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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

Kumar Vishwas' Ramayana' Swipe At Shatrughan, Sonakshi Sparks Row

Cong Leader Strongly Criticized Vishwas, Calling His Remarks \"Cheap\" & \"Lewd\"

BJP leaders like Ravana and Kans, will face downfall: Akhilesh

Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav launched an attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), likening its leaders to mythological characters Ravana and Kans, and predicting its eventual downfall.

OBCs likely to dominate BJP's 1,918 posts of Mandal Adhyakshs

BJP's outreach to the OBC community is not without reason and is not confined to Uttar Pradesh only. The ruling party is pursuing policy across the country

B'desh requests India to return ex-PM Hasina

Dhaka has made a formal request to New Delhi to extradite Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in India since she fled the country in August, Bangladesh's de facto foreign minister Touhid Hossain said on Monday.

Akash Deep keeping it simple, with doses of Bumrah wisdom

It's when you watch the India nets from a vantage point that you truly realise how different a ball bowled at the same pace and place can be.

Tiger and Charlie hit five straight birdies, share lead

Tiger Woods and 15-year-old son Charlie ran off five straight birdies on the back nine for a 13-under 59 in the scramble format, giving them a share of the lead in the PNC Championship in Woods' first competition since back surgery in September.

Big win for Liverpool, Everton hold Chelsea

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League with a dominant but chaotic 6-3 win at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday thanks to doubles from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah.

Smriti, Renuka sparkle as India crush WI by 211 runs

The opener's 91 helps pile on the runs in 1st ODI before Renuka's fifer bundles out WI

Lenders auction more gold as Reserve Bank steps up scrutiny

Companies lending against gold are auctioning the collateral in higher quantities to recover stressed loans, at a time of rising regulatory scrutiny over the sector.

DAMANI NIXES BAT PICK FOR CHAIR OF VST INDUSTRIES

Top billionaire investor and D-Mart promoter Radhakishan Damani opposed the candidate for chairmanship proposed by British American Tobacco (BAT) for its Indian unit VST Industries Ltd, leading to his rejection at a shareholder vote, according to voting disclosures and an executive privy to the development.

GOVT TO INFUSE ₹500 CR IN IFCI TO IMPROVE ITS FINANCIAL HEALTH

The government has decided to infuse ₹500 crore capital in state-owned IFCI to improve its financial health ahead of the company's proposed restructuring and consolidation into a group.

Dozen auto firms set to be excluded from PLI scheme

These automobile companies have not been able to start investing as planned

Apex auto tester looks to accelerate to green lane

India's primary vehicle research and testing body plans to expand facilities that are focused on so-called new energy vehicles, seeking to keep pace with the government's rapidly accelerating green mobility drive.