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Excise case accused gets nod to fly abroad

The Delhi high court on Tuesday allowed businessman Sameer Mahendru, accused in the Delhi excise policy case, to travel to Dubai by suspending the lookout circular (LOC) against him.

City court extends stay on Bikaner House attachment

A Delhi court on Tuesday extended its stay on the attachment of the Bikaner House after noting that the Nokha Municipal Corporation has deposited part of the arbitral award they were supposed to pay to a private company.

'Ruthless' conspiracy: Delhi Police opposes bail to 2020 riots accused

The 2020 riots in northeast Delhi were part of a \"clinical and pathological\" conspiracy, orchestrated by forces hostile to India, and carried out with \"ruthless intensity,\" the Delhi Police told the Delhi high court on Tuesday.

State-run DSCI fills critical infra gap: a microbiology lab

After operating without a microbiology lab since 2020, the Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI), a government-run hospital providing cancer treatment at subsidised rates, has finally established a facility of its own to conduct routine and cancer-specific tests of patients.

Canadian Held at IGI for Carrying Crocodile Head

In an unusual bust at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport, customs officials at Terminal 3 intercepted a Canadian national who they realised was \"acting suspicious\", only to discover that he was carrying in his luggage the severed head of a crocodile.

Woman Dies in Noida Shop Fire, Husband Escapes With Injuries

A 36-year-old woman died of burns, while her husband, Rohit Sharma, 37, sustained minor injuries after a fire broke out at their garments shop in Sector 63, Noida, early Tuesday.

Evicted', says Atishi; BJP says she never moved in

Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday alleged the central government \"evicted\" her from the 6, Flag Staff Road bungalow, a claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dismissed and said she had not taken possession of the property -- the latest twist in a slugfest over the contentious Civil Lines residence that has become one of the focal points of the upcoming assembly elections.

Bidhuri Out Of Race Due To Controversy: Alka Lamba

Congress leader Alka Lamba, who is contesting the Delhi assembly elections from the Kalkaji seat, on Tuesday said that the fight for the constituency is a straight battle between her and Atishi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) pick for the seat, Ramesh Bidhuri, is out of the race due to his controversial comments.

AAP misused funds for promoting its schemes: BJP cites 'CAG report'

The BJP on Tuesday alleged that the AAP government in Delhi has spent much more on advertisement campaigns for its projects, in comparison to the actual expenditure on the said projects.

Concerns on electoral rolls, EVMs baseless

Chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday dismissed claims of tampering with electronic voting machines (EVMs) as \"baseless,\" stressing that the Supreme Court has repeatedly vouched for the reliability of these devices.

AAP Unveils New Song for Election Campaign

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched his party's campaign song for the Delhi assembly elections, scheduled to be held on February 5.

Election Body Urges Public Disclosure of Freebies' Cost

Chief election commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said it is very difficult to define \"freebies\", but added that there is a need for \"accepted and legal answers\" to address this issue, noting that the poll body's \"hands are tied\" on the matter as it is currently sub judice.

The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and city will see a new spring, says BJP

Counting day will bring a new spring. The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and a double-engine government will take charge. VIRENDRA SACHDEVA, Delhi BJP chief

3,000+ Polling Booths Deemed Critical by Police

In a comprehensive reassessment of over 13,000 polling booths at 2,650 polling premises across Delhi, the Delhi Police have categorized more than 3,000 booths in nearly 900 premises as \"critical.\"

'We will surely win': Kejriwal sounds poll bugle for ruling party

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday called on party workers to \"gear up with full strength\" and get ready to take on the \"massive electoral machinery\" of the other parties, as he expressed confidence in securing another victory in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Around 6 Million Ladki Bahins Likely to Exit List

The state government's women and child development (WCD) department has started linking the data of beneficiaries collected for the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana with those of all other existing schemes, to weed out a sizeable chunk of payees and relieve the government of mounting financial pressures.

Yogi leads from front as BJP out to avenge Faizabad loss

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is leading from the front as the Bharatiya Janata Party aims to wrest the Milkipur assembly seat from the Samajwadi Party and avenge the shock defeat in the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat in June 2024.

Yogi Leads From Front as BJP Out to Avenge Faizabad Loss

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is leading from the front as the Bharatiya Janata Party aims to wrest the Milkipur assembly seat from the Samajwadi Party and avenge the shock defeat in the Faizabad Lok Sabha seat in June 2024.

After LS poll high, SP sets sight on retaining prestigious seat

The main Opposition Samajwadi Party is primed for the big fight to retain the Milkipur assembly seat.

Amid build-up, past data indicates Mahakumbh to be a money spinner

The fair will be the hub of a wide range of economic activities and is likely to witness significant revenue inputs

U.S. Congress Certifies Trump Win, Clears Way for Swearing-In

The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's November election victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, clearing the way for him to be sworn in on Jan. 20.

India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

HC Dismisses Plea By BRS Leader Against F.I.R. In Corruption Case

The Telangana high court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former state minister K T Rama Rao, seeking to quash a first information report (FIR) filed against him in connection with the alleged financial irregularities in the conduct of Formula-E car race in Hyderabad, people familiar with the matter said.

India to Soon Set New Record of One Billion Voters: ECI Chief

India will soon create a new record of one billion-plus voters, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Tuesday.

Shah Launches Interpol-Like Agency, Calls for Tech Update

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said it was time Indian investigation agencies use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives as he launched the 'Bharatpol' portal to facilitate faster international assistance for agencies.

Tough questions for India after two debacles in a row

India have lost six of their last eight Tests; they were saved by the weather in Brisbane while the Perth Test win was the only bright spot.

Gambhir, Sharma face BCCI scrutiny

India have lost six of their last eight Tests; they were saved by the weather in Brisbane while the Perth Test win was the only bright spot.

How Far Are Our Leagues From Introducing VAR?

Could take up to 18 months to implement it, says Trevor Kettle, federation's chief refereeing officer

Fan, Ma Long out of tour events over row with ITTF

These are somewhat turbulent times in world table tennis.

NCLAT to hear Meta's plea against ₹213 cr fine on Jan 16

META ASKED NCLAT TO HEAR THE CASE URGENTLY, NOTING ITS IMPLICATIONS AND THE STAKES INVOLVED