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PARL COMMITTEE ON ONOP TO MEET FOR FIRST TIME ON JANUARY 8

The first meeting of the 39-member joint parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections has been scheduled for January 8 during which representatives from the ministry of law and justice are expected to brief the lawmakers on the contours of the bills, people aware of the matter said on Monday.

HC cites 'motive to dupe UPSC' to deny Khedkar pre-arrest bail

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to grant anticipatory bail to former probationary Indian Administrative (IAS) officer Puja Khedkar, observing that her actions in faking her identity to fraudulently avail attempts in the public service examination were driven by the motive to dupe the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) as part of a larger conspiracy to manipulate the system.

CISF updates protocols for hoax calls

THE CISF SAID 680 HOAX CALLS WERE RECEIVED IN OCT ALONE, MUCH HIGHER THAN THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED FIGURE OF 250 THREATS

STANDING PANEL REPORT FLAGS ISSUES IN DRONE MAPPING OF LAND

The parliamentary standing committee on rural development and panchayati raj department has raised concerns in the implementation of drone-based mapping of land parcels in rural areas.

No-detention' scrapping draws mixed responses

The Centre's decision to abolish the 'no-detention' policy for classes five and eight has drawn varied responses from school principals and parents in Delhi, where the Directorate of Education had already implemented similar changes for the 2024-25 academic session.

MODI, KHARGE PAY TRIBUTES TO EX-PM CHARAN SINGH

Leaders across party lines paid tributes to the fifth Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary, which is observed as Kisan Diwas for his contribution to the welfare of farmers.

RAHUL MEETS KIN OF MAN WHO DIED IN POLICE CUSTODY

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday met the family of Somnath Suryavanshi, who allegedly died in police custody following violence in Parbhani district of Maharashtra last week.

Police summons actor Arjun over stampede

Hyderabad Police have issued fresh summons to Telugu actor Allu Arjun, asking him to appear for questioning on Tuesday in connection with a case filed against him over the death of a woman and critical injuries to her son during a stampede at a theatre in Telangana earlier this month.

3 pro-Khalistan militants killed in encounter: Cops

Three alleged pro-Khalistan militants were on Monday gunned down during an encounter with a joint force of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Punjab Police in Sikh-dominated Pilibhit district in Uttar Pradesh, UP deputy general of police (DGP) Prashant Kumar said.

BJD moves EC alleging poll data 'discrepancies'

IN ITS LETTER TO EC, BJD ALLEGED MASSIVE CHANGES IN NUMBER OF VOTES POLLED AND COUNTED BY EVMS

'ILLEGAL': SANJAY SINGH QUESTIONS KEJRIWAL'S ARREST

The shortage of emergency and essential pharmaceutical drugs in Delhi government hospitals will soon end because the health department has paid off all pending dues to their suppliers, officials aware of the matter have said.

DON'T ALLOW ILLEGAL MIGRANTS FROM B'DESH, DOE TELLS SCHOOLS

The Directorate of Education (DoE), on Monday, issued a circular regarding document verification for admissions to DoE schools, saying that strict and transparent admission procedure must be ensured to prevent enrolment of \"illegal Bangladeshi migrants\".

'ILLEGAL': SANJAY SINGH QUESTIONS KEJRIWAL'S ARREST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government of orchestrating the \"completely illegal and unauthorised\" arrest of party chief Arvind Kejriwal.

LG, Kejriwal spar over civic issues

The lieutenant governor (LG) VK Saxena and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal clashed on Monday over civic issues, with Saxena accusing the Delhi government of \"neglecting critical civic infrastructure\" and public services for a decade.

'All dues paid': Drugs shortage at city's govt hospitals to end soon

The shortage of emergency and essential pharmaceutical drugs in Delhi government hospitals will soon end because the health department has paid off all pending dues to their suppliers, officials aware of the matter have said.

High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies

A steady hum fills the air on a 600m-long road that bisects Shaheen Bagh into two equal halves.

AAP begins registrations for schemes on women's allowance, elderly welfare

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday launched the registration drive for the \"Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana\", under which women will receive monthly aid of ₹2,100, and \"Sanjeevani Yojana\", which will provide free health care to senior citizens, with AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal and chief minister Atishi undertaking registrations at East Kidwai Nagar around noon.

Over 4,000 detained from DDA 'ghost town' in Narela

IN A JOINT ACTION, POLICE AND CAPF HELD 3,951 FROM THE HOUSING FOR ILLICIT ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS DRINKING IN OPEN, GAMBLING

Water crisis worsens as 5 plants reduce capacity

OF A DAILY SUPPLY CAPACITY OF OVER 1,000MGD, DELHI IS PRESENTLY FACING A SHORTAGE OF AROUND 90MGD, ACCORDING TO DJB

HC slams DDA for 'negligence', 'delinquency'; clears demolition

The Delhi high court on Monday approved the demolition of Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, criticizing the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for \"delinquency and gross negligence\" that was \"unpardonable\" and had endangered the lives of hundreds of residents.

Two fire officers suspended over Rau's drownings

Two Group A fire officers of Delhi fire safety department were suspended from service in connection with the drowning of three UPSC aspirants in the basement of Rau's IAS Coaching Centre in Old Rajendra Nagar on July 27—for negligence as they concealed from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) that the basement was being used as a library.

Worrying trend of forests degrading, point out experts

The country's green cover may be increasing according to the headline findings of the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, but the study also points to the degradation of large tracts of forests, increase in plantations and lack of clarity in status of so-called unclassed forests -- all of which could have serious impacts for biodiversity, forest dependent people and ecosystem services provided by old-growth forests, experts said.

DU's academic council to mull pending items

The Delhi University's (DU) academic council is scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss several pending items, of which one is the PhD supervision by college teachers.

Shiv Temple Reopens in Muzaffarnagar, Muslims Shower Flowers

All functions in the temple were conducted without any disturbance

Power staff threaten indefinite agitation if privatisation bid begins

ALL FUNCTIONS IN THE TEMPLE WERE CONDUCTED WITHOUT ANY DISTURBANCE

Mastermind of kidnapping gang targeting celebrities arrested

The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested the mastermind of a gang involved in the abduction of actor Mushtaq Khan and comedian Sunil Pal on the pretext of inviting them for an event, officials said on Monday.

SIBERIAN BIRDS FLOCK TO BRAJGHAT, GARH GANGA

Brajghat in Garh Ganga in Hapur district is temporarily occupied by bright Siberian birds that migrate across continents every year from November to February.

Grand celebrations to mark Ram temple's first anniv

Grand celebrations will mark the first anniversary of the consecration (Pran Pratistha) ceremony of Ram Lalla (infant Lord Ram) at the Ram temple here on January 11 next year, said Champat Rai, general secretary, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Ministers invite Arunachal CM to mega religious fair

53 fire stations and 26 fire posts established across the venue with an aim to reach any fire incident site within three minutes

Shiv Temple Reopens in Muz'nagar, Muslims Shower Flowers

All Functions in the Temple Were Conducted Without Any Disturbance