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Will undertake padayatra as per people's wish, says KTR

BRS working president KT Rama Rao announced that he would undertake padayatra, as per the wishes of the party workers.

HC seeks CBFC reply on compliance with disability-friendly guidelines

THE Delhi High Court has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to present its stance on a plea that aims to ensure films released post-September 14 strictly adhere to accessibility standards for individuals with hearing and visual impairments.

JNU's garbage disposal workers boycott work

The solid waste management workers at JNU have been boycotting their work for the past three days after being denied a bonus as per the Bonus Act.

Autorickshaw driver dies after being hit by police constable's car

AN autorickshaw driver was killed after being hit by a car driven by a Delhi Police constable in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area, police said on Friday.

Jamia gets third interim Registrar, post still vacant

JAMIA Millia Islamia University (JMI) has appointed yet another interim officer for the Registrar post, which has been lying vacant since November 2022, when the Varsity had last advertised to fill the vacancy.

L-G okays relaxation in job eligibility for 1984 anti-Sikh riots victims

DELHI Lieutenant Governor (L-G) VK Saxena on Friday approved relaxation in qualifications for recruitment of victims of the 1984 Sikh riots to the post of multi tasking staff (MTS), Raj Niwas said in a statement.

Employer's harsh orders not grounds for suicide abetment

THE Delhi High Court has recently ruled that an employer cannot be held responsible for an employee's suicide solely due to strict or harsh decisions made in the course of duty unless criminal intent to incite the act is proven.

Double murder an act of 'revenge', police say juvenile was miffed for not getting ₹70k

THE investigation into the Farsh Bazar double murder case and subsequent questioning of the mastermind juvenile has revealed that he had been planning the attack for more than half a month.

Man, nephew shot dead in Shahdara on Diwali night

Juvenile, who is victim's relative, apprehended; shooter still at large

69% families suffered sore throat as pollution rises post Diwali: Survey

NIGHT after Diwali, Delhi woke up to toxic smog with senior citizens and children experiencing difficulty in breathing.

Govt declares public holiday on Nov 7 for Chhath Puja

DELHI Chief Minister Atishi on Friday declared a public holiday on November 7 for Chhath Puja celebrations.

318 fire-related calls on Diwali night, highest in 13 yrs

DELHI saw a record-breaking rise in the fire-related calls that were received by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) on the Diwali festival night this year.

Hospitals report over 280 burn cases on Diwali

ON Diwali, Delhi hospitals reported over 280 cases of burn injuries, which were largely caused by firecrackers, officials said on Friday.

200 anti-smog guns deployed across city

A day after Diwali, the Delhi government, on Friday, launched a large-scale water-sprinkling campaign across the city and deployed 200 mobile anti-smog guns in all 70 assembly constituencies.

Noise pollution: Decibel levels rise in some areas this year

NOISE pollution levels in the city showed a mixed trend on Diwali as compared to last year, Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) said on Friday.

Cracker influx from NCR derailed ban, say experts

GAPS in enforcement, limited monitoring and easy access to firecrackers from the NCR region where restrictions were slack were largely responsible for the widespread flouting of the cracker ban in Delhi on Diwali, experts have opined.

A resounding defiance of all orders. over 200 cases filed

THE Delhi government's much-publicised claims of a \"complete ban on the storage, sale and use of all types of firecrackers\" lay in tatters within hours after the sunset on the Diwali night.

Capital shame: Cracker ban goes up in smoke

ON the face of it, the national capital has kept its dystrophic form since Diwali: large-scale firecracker bursting, unbreathable air and a resounding defiance of court and government orders.

On Diwali, 484 stubble burning cases in Punjab

THE biggest spike in stubble burning cases in Punjab took place on Diwali: 484 farm fire incidents were reported. So far 2,950 incidents of crop residue burning have been reported from the state and the number is likely to rise.

‘Enfant terrible’ who redefined Indian fashion

CELEBRATED fashion designer Rohit Bal passed away after a heart attack in a Delhi hospital on Friday.

BIBEK DEBROY LIVED MANY LIVES IN ONE SHORT LIFE

Bibek passed away at AIIMS, Delhi on Friday. He was 69

Army begins patrolling at Demchok

WITH the completion of disengagement of troops from the two friction points in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Army on Friday resumed regular patrolling at Demchok.

SOREN IN NEW ROW, THIS TIME OVER AGE

WHAT is Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's actual age? 47? 49? Does it matter anyway?

Oct registers 2nd best GST revenue at ₹1.87 lakh crore

Festive season-driven domestic demand, enhanced compliance push up collection

Here's to a happy and delicious Diwali!

Nutty aroma wafts into every room of the house from the kitchen. There is besan being roasted with some ghee, cardamom and a hint of sugar - you know that this mixture will be turned into little besan ladoos.

TRUMP OBSESSED WITH REVENGE. KAMALASAYS

US Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris launched a fierce attack on Donald Trump, describing him as 'unstable' and 'obsessed with revenge' while urging Americans to reject his chaos and division.

Ajay Devgn to star in nephew's debut film Azaad

JAY Devgn will next be seen in nephew Aaman Devgn's debut film Azaad.

A CHEF'S DIWALI

On his recent visit to Delhi, celebrity chef Ranveer Brar revives the nostalgia of his childhood Diwalis. His new book, A Journey Through India, shows how far he has come in his journey as a storyteller of culture.

Manchester United target Amorim says 'nothing decided yet'

RUBEN Amorim has said that \"nothing is decided yet,\" after Manchester United made the Sporting Lisbon coach their top target to replace sacked manager Erik ten Hag.

Spinner Patel geared up for 'homecoming' at Wankhede

AJAZ Patel doesn't remember what the Wankhede pitch in Mumbai looked like three years ago, but he remembers the feeling.