India

Special court stays summons for BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain in rape case

19 Oct 2023 09:30 AM IST

A special court has stayed the summons issued against BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain by a magisterial court here on a woman’s complaint alleging rape and criminal intimidation. Special judge M K Nagpal passed the order on a revision petition filed by Hussain against the order of the magisterial court

DDA launches mega e-auction for prime plots, mobile tower sites

19 Oct 2023 09:29 AM IST

The Delhi Development Authority has launched a mega e-auction for prime plots, built-up shops, kiosks, and mobile tower sites, among other properties, officials said on Wednesday. Online bidding for these properties has been scheduled for three days from November 7 to 9, and the exercise has been grouped for public

SC upholds ‘Bhartiya’ family values in ruling on same-sex marriages

19 Oct 2023 09:28 AM IST

RSS-linked Samvardhinee Nyas, a women’s organisation, has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision on same-sex marriages, saying the top court has shown respect for the “Bhartiya family and marriage system”. A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant legal recognition to same-sex marriages. Chief Justice of

Over 300 demolition activities conducted in Delhi in last 15 days: MCD

19 Oct 2023 09:27 AM IST

Over 301 demolition activities have been carried out by civic authorities across the national capital in the last 15 days in order to curb unauthorised construction, officials said on Wednesday. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), in a statement, said that 77 sealing actions have been carried out in the

RRTS corridor to be opened for passengers on October 21: Sources

19 Oct 2023 09:26 AM IST

The 17-km priority section of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS Corridor is slated to be opened for passengers on October 21, a day after its inauguration, official sources said here. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate this section on October 20. The priority section, between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot, has five stations

LG approves increase in relief amount for Kashmiri migrants

19 Oct 2023 09:24 AM IST

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has approved an increase in the Adhoc Monthly Relief to Kashmiri migrants in the national capital from Rs 10,000 to Rs 27,000 per month, Raj Niwas officials said on Wednesday. The Adhoc Monthly Relief (AMR) was last increased in 2007 when the amount was doubled

Delhi govt to run month-long drive to curb industrial pollution

19 Oct 2023 09:24 AM IST

The Delhi government will run a month-long campaign to curb industrial pollution starting October 20, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday. He told reporters here that 66 teams have been set up to keep an eye on the fuels being used in over 1,700 industrial units in the capital.

Kolkata’s iconic trams get a Durga Puja makeover

19 Oct 2023 09:00 AM IST

Kolkata’s iconic trams, dating back to 1873, are a symbol of the city’s history and charm and are as readily identifiable with the city as Durga Puja. Now, to give a flavour of both during Kolkata’s most important month of celebration, the Calcutta Tramways Company has started a Puja Special

UDF lays siege to Kerala Secretariat; claims corruption, mismanagement by Left govt

19 Oct 2023 08:59 AM IST

The Congress-led UDF on Wednesday laid siege to the Kerala Secretariat here, accusing the Left government of corruption, administrative mismanagement and financial extravagance. The UDF alleged the state government’s misrule has suspended development and welfare measures in the state. Leader of Opposition in the state assembly V D Satheesan alleged

Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi to launch campaign in poll-bound Telangana with bus yatra

19 Oct 2023 08:56 AM IST

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will on Wednesday kick-start the party’s campaign for the November 30 assembly polls in Telangana with a bus yatra. Both the AICC leaders will arrive at Begumpet airport at 3:30 PM via a special flight and leave for Ramappa temple by helicopter.

Chhattisgarh Congress MLA denied ticket, vows to file nomination as independent

19 Oct 2023 08:53 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Congress MLA Anoop Nag, who has so far been denied a ticket by the party for the next month’s assembly polls, said on Wednesday that he would submit his nomination as an independent from his Antagarh constituency. The ruling Congress denied tickets to eight sitting legislators, including Nag, in

Government raises dearness allowance, announces railway bonus

19 Oct 2023 08:37 AM IST

On October 18, just before the onset of the festive season, the central government announced a raise in the dearness allowance (DA) for its employees by 4 percentage points, bringing it to 46% of the basic salary. Additionally, a bonus of 78 days’ salaries was declared for non-gazetted railway staff.