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Woman falls from first floor, gets up, walks for 50 m, collapses on road

A woman, possibly intoxicated, fell from the first floor of a building hitting the road head first in the Kirti Nagar area of West Delhi, an officer said on Friday.

Govt launches scholarship plans for students of socially backward classes

THE Welfare of SC/ST/OBC department has launched four sponsored and state funded scholarships schemes for Delhi students belonging to socially backward classes for academic session 2024-25.

Former AAP leader Hussain doubts evidence in riots case

FORMER Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain argued in a Delhi court on Friday that WhatsApp chats presented by the Delhi Police as evidence do not suggest he incited violence during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots.

HC orders urgent medical aid for Yasin Malik

THE Delhi High Court on Friday directed Tihar Jail authorities to ensure that jailed separatist leader Yasin Malik receives immediate medical care amid reports of his ongoing hunger strike.

St Stephen's case: DU must comply with admission order: HC

THE Delhi High Court on Friday underscored the importance of complying with its directive to permit a minority category student to attend classes at St Stephen's College amid an ongoing seat allocation dispute with the DU.

DU still not fully free from wall posters

High court has kept the counting of votes in abeyance till all the defacement of properties in DU is fully cleaned

13-year-old boy student dies after falling into drain in Nangloi area

A 13-year-old boy died after falling into an open drain in the Rajendra Park Extension of Nagloi area in outer Delhi on Friday, a police official said.

Bribery case: CBI arrests DUSIB legal officer, seizes ₹3.79 cr

THE CBI has arrested a legal officer from the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), along with a suspected \"middle-man,\" for allegedly accepting a Rs 5 lakh bribe to unseal two shops belonging to a local businessman, officials said on Friday.

20-year-old man hit with stone for asking bidi, dies

A 20-year-old man was murdered in the Shahdara area of Delhi for asking a 'bidi' from a man, who got furious and hit him with a stone on his head, leading to on-spot death, an officer said on Friday.

'Polluted' Anand Vihar battles health hazards

WITH the air pollution reaching an alarming level in Delhi's Anand Vihar, people living in the area are facing health issues as there has been a surge in cases of respiratory and throat infections and eye irritation in the last few days.

In Vikaspuri village, govt building construction continues on pond land

IN the urbanised village of Budhela, near Vikaspuri in West Delhi, the construction of a cultural complex for the Sahitya Kala Parishad was continuing on the land where a pond once stood, the residents said.

AAP accuses L-G, DDA of lying to apex court

DELHI minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday accused L-G V K Saxena and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) of lying in the Supreme Court over the alleged felling of more than 1,000 trees in the capital's Ridge area.

‘We must not let them succeed’: Kejriwal asks workers to stay united

THE ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday launched 'Phir Layenge Kejriwal' (Will bring Kejriwal again) campaign for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Cong targets Kejriwal, launches 'Delhi Nyay Yatra' to corner AAP

TAKING a page from its senior leader Rahul Gandhi's pre-Lok Sabha polls nationwide marches, the Delhi unit of Congress on Friday launched the \"Delhi Nyay Yatra\" to corner the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the city in the upcoming assembly elections.

Choking capital turns to drones for fighting pollution

To check rising air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government has launched a pilot project that uses drones to spray water.

Help cleans out 92-yr-old owner's house, stays on to duck cops

Suspect wanted to evade suspicion, say cops

Cong trying to divide OBCs, restore J&K's special status: Modi

PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday kicked off his campaign for the Maharashtra assembly polls at Dhule, tearing into the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) in general and the Congress in particular.

Lokpal seeks Sebi chief's explanation on complaints

TAKING cognizance of complaints of impropriety and conflict of interest filed by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and two others, anti-corruption body Lokpal on Friday sought explanation from Sebi chief Madhabi Puri Buch on the matter.

SC lifts crucial bar that kept AMU out of the minority list

IN a landmark verdict on his last day in office on Friday, a Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud overruled by 4:3 its 1967 position that the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) can't claim minority status because it was created by a statute.

PUTIN SAYS INDIA DESERVES STATUS OF SUPERPOWER

Cites fastest growing economy, population, culture to make his point

TECH PARK BOOST WILL STRESS BENGALURU MORE

THE ministry of electronics and information technology has listed 89 tech parks to be created or expanded in Bengaluru, eyeing a major infrastructure push aimed at bringing in foreign and domestic investments.

PACKING FOR A TRAIN JOURNEY

A discarded Indian Railways coach converted into a deluxe rail-themed restaurant serves dishes inspired by trains of North India... Indian musafirs, you just can't miss this!

Magniteficient!

powerful, stylish, spacious... and with a price tag that's easy on the wallet, Nissan Magnite is a strong choice if you are on the hunt for SUVs

SHAME MUST GO BACK TO SENDER

Between the years 2011 and 2020, a French woman named Gisele Pelicot was sedated on multiple occasions by her husband Dominique Pelicot, who would invite a total of 72 men to rape her as he filmed the crimes.

Kamal Haasan's Thug Life teaser unveiled, release date announced

On the occasion of Kamal Haasan's birthday, the makers of his film Thug Life, unveiled the teaser and also announced the release date.

WC heartbreak to dream debut: Thakor's tale of perseverance

WHEN Smriti Mandhana informed Saima Thakor that she would be making her India debut the next day on the bus ride back to the hotel in Ahmedabad, the Mumbai pacer didn't feel anything for a brief while.

Ranji Trophy: Delhi concede first innings lead vs Chandigarh

DELHI conceded first innings lead to Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy match against Chandigarh on Thursday with Shivam Bhambri (80), skipper Manan Vohra (44) and wicketkeeper-batter Mayank Sidhu (44) making vital contributions with the bat for the hosts.

WORRIED ABOUT LOSING BADLY: LIREN

Given his struggles on & off the board in recent times, Chinese GM feels he is the underdog ahead of Gukesh clash

Inter sink Arsenal, Atletico hit late to overcome PSG

A HAKAN Calhanoglu penalty gave Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, while a 93rd-minute winner ensured Atletico Madrid left Paris with all three points.

Blasters lose in controversial fashion

KERALA Blasters suffered their third successive defeat in the ongoing season of the Indian Super League, here on Thursday.