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Ahead of polls, mayor asks MCD officials to complete projects by Dec first week

WITH the assembly elections fast approaching in the national capital, Mayor Shelly Oberoi held a review meeting with Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) officials on Monday to expedite ongoing development projects funded by the MLA Local Area Development (MLA-LAD) scheme.

Students, teachers back 2 AUD profs

They've have been made 'scapegoats' for implementing a policy decision okayed by Ambedkar University

18 nabbed as inter-state gang busted in crackdown on illegal gunrunners

IN a major operation against gunrunners and criminals, the Delhi Police has busted an interstate syndicate of illegal firearms traffickers and arrested 18 criminals, including a gang leader who is already lodged in Dasna jail.

RRTS to begin trials from city in January

THE Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) between Delhi and Meerut is likely to begin operations from the national capital in January 2025, which will be much ahead of its original deadline, officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said.

Vijay Singh given additional charge as DDA vice chairman

THE Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (MoHUA) on Monday appointed Vijay Kumar Singh as Vice Chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

'20 riots: SC asks HC to hear Fatima's bail plea

A two-judge bench of the apex court, comprising Justice Bela M Trivedi and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma on Monday refused to entertain the bail plea filed by activist Gulfisha Fatima, one of the accused in Delhi riots case of February 2020.

DTC employees plan strike from Nov 13

To press for regularisation of contractual staff, timely salary and specified duty hours, among others

Court seeks response from Bibhav Kumar in Maliwal assault case

Response sought after cops challenge court directive

Anti-Sikh riots case: Tytler seeks trial stay, HC denies

The High Court (HC) on Monday reaffirmed that the murder trial against Congress leader Jagdish Tytler in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case would proceed as scheduled, despite his request to stay the proceedings.

Dense smog in morning, many stations record AQI close to 350

DELHI's air quality worsened early Monday, as the city was blanketed in dense smog and the air quality index (AQI) dropped to 347, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data at 7 am.

For the women by the women bike taxi

IN a welcome development for women travelling on Delhi metro, the DMRC on Monday introduced an option to avail 'bike taxis driven by women'.

India must adopt more robust multi-hazard early warning system: WMO chief

India has to enhance its meteorological infrastructure and adopt a more robust multi-hazard early warning system to avoid loss of lives and minimize the impact of climate change, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Secretary-General Celeste Saulo told this newspaper on Monday.

Uddhav fumes as ECI officials inspect his bag, personal stuff

SHIV Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday trained his guns on the Election Commission of India (ECI) claiming its officials are selectively targeting opposition leaders.

Clean air part of fundamental rights, SC reminds Delhi govt

The Supreme Court said on Monday that it is a fundamental right of every citizen to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, adding no religion encourages any activity that creates pollution.

Ten suspected militants shot dead in Manipur

Kuki-Zo Council says its 'volunteers' killed by CRPF, calls for total shutdown in state today

ECHOES OF A NEW MODERNISM

A recently concluded art exhibition marked the birth centenary of four celebrated modern Indian masters, Souza, Subramanyan, Ram Kumar and Gaitonde - all born in 1924.

DEADLOCKED FOREVER?

Think of MCD, think of mess inside and outside the House. Finally, the mayoral elections are set to take place on November 14 after over a five-month delay. The hold-up has become synonymus with the civic body in the past few years. Prabhat Shukla details all the factors that has led to gridlock in the city's civic body functioning.

SNUFF THE PUFF

On his 59th birthday, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan announced that he had quit smoking, a long-standing habit, often smoking up to 100 cigarettes a day.

A Guide To Glow

Many of us have a misconception that it takes long hours of grooming to look good.

Final Destination actor Tony Todd passes away at 69

TONY Todd, best known as the lead actor of the Candyman franchise, passed away on November 6 at the age of 69.

Varun fifer in vain as hosts SA level series 1-1

A POOR display with the bat saw India post a modest 124 for six against South Africa in the second T20I of the four-match series in Gqeberha on Sunday.

Post WC loss, Jemimah set for new learnings

FOR Jemimah Rodrigues and the Indian women's cricket team, the month of October in Dubai was not that kind. An early exit from the T20 World Cup meant the ODI series against recently crowned World Champions New Zealand came with an emotional baggage. The team was still hurting and the vice-captain Smriti Mandhana admitted so.

WHAT LIES AHEAD FOR GAMBHIR DOWN UNDER

With Indian team leaving for Australia, here are some talking points...

Chess balm for Harika during postpartum phase

WHEN D Harika started feeling the effects of postpartum following the birth of her daughter in 2022, it was extremely hard to accept the changes I was having.

Gauff ends season with $4.8 million cheque

COCO Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the USD 4.8 million cheque that came with it.

Large caps are better than fairly valued: Bajaj Finserv AMC CEO

CEO Ganesh Mohan says consumption remains a compelling theme in Indian markets even if the sector faces short-term bearish sentiments

ISL: Odisha squander early lead to draw against visiting Bagan, stay 9th

ODISHA FC made a dream start in front of their home fans against Mohun Bagan in the Indian Super League on Sunday.

THE CRITICALITY OF CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

N the last column on the eve of the festival of lights, we initiated a discussion on how vital Term Insurance Cover is for anyone with even a single financial dependant.

HOW NOT TO MISS CHANCES TO CREATE WEALTH

In the world of investments, your biggest enemy is inflation. As you work hard to earn a meaningful living, you constantly strive for more because prices keep rising.

Vistara merger: Section of AI pilots unhappy over different retirement age

A section of Air India pilots is unhappy in the run-up to the Vistara merger over different retirement age limits for pilots of the two Tata Group-owned airlines as the management is yet to address the issue, according to sources.