India

CCTV cameras, strongroom fail to prevent Rs 25 crore Jewellery store heist

27 Sep 2023 09:11 AM IST

The audacious robbery at a jewelry showroom in Delhi was carefully orchestrated, Delhi Police sources said Tuesday. They revealed that the thieves had taken precise measures, including disabling the store’s closed-circuit camera system, before executing the theft, which amounted to over Rs 25 crore. The absence of internal CCTV footage

Diplomats from African nations visit All India Institute of Ayurveda in Delhi

27 Sep 2023 09:10 AM IST

The 15-member delegation of diplomats and representatives from East and Southern African countries visited the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, on Tuesday and explored the cutting-edge science and interventions of AIIA in the field of Ayurveda and integrative health care. After joining the G20 bloc under India’s

DERC to frame guidelines to prevent electrocution incidents: Minister

27 Sep 2023 09:08 AM IST

In view of the recent incidents of electrocution in the city, the Delhi government has decided to come up with comprehensive guidelines to prevent such mishaps and determine a compensation amount for the families of victims, Power Minister Atishi said on Tuesday. The Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) will frame

Security measures in Delhi for G20 Summit led to dip in crimes: Officials

27 Sep 2023 09:08 AM IST

Incidents of crime saw a 50 per cent decline in the first 10 days of September this year as compared to the same period in 2022 due to elaborate security measures in place during the G20 Summit, officials said Tuesday. Last year, Delhi saw 1,714 incidents of crime between September

Delhi CM Kejriwal to unveil new air pollution action plan on Sept 29

27 Sep 2023 09:07 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will launch on September 29 an action plan to check air pollution in the city during the winter season, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Tuesday. The action plan launched last year focussed on stubble management, dust pollution, vehicular emission, open burning of garbage, and

NIA uncovers Khalistani plot targeting Punjab’s entertainment sector

27 Sep 2023 09:03 AM IST

In a recent charge sheet, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has shed light on the extensive terror web spun by Khalistani terrorists in collaboration with gangsters, primarily targeting the Punjab film industry and the kabaddi league. Key findings from the NIA investigation: 1. Terrorists and gangster nexus: Khalistani terrorists, operating

India to expedite process to extradite 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana

27 Sep 2023 09:01 AM IST

With the Mumbai police having submitted a chargesheet before a special court against Pakistani-origin Canadian businessman Tahawwur Rana for his involvement in the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, India has decided to expedite efforts to extradite the 26/11 plotter from the US. Diplomatic establishment here in New Delhi has already

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery dispute sees partial response

27 Sep 2023 08:51 AM IST

The Bengaluru bandh called by various organisations over the Cauvery river water dispute evoked partial response on Tuesday, as most of the public services functioned normally but fewer people than usual ventured out. ‘Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samiti’, an umbrella outfit of farmers’ associations and other organisations led by Kuruburu Shanthakumar,

CM Yogi instructs to appoint addl woman SHO in every district

27 Sep 2023 08:35 AM IST

Ahead of Shardiya Navratri, in a step towards women empowerment, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has instructed all police senior officials that a woman police officer be given charge of an additional police station. Chief Minister Yogi stressed the need to assign a dedicated team of skilled and diligent police personnel

SC flags govt delay in HC judges’ appointment, transfer

27 Sep 2023 08:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday reiterated its concern over the delay in the appointment of judges in various High Courts. The apex court heard the petition against the Centre for keeping pending the Collegium-recommended names of judges for the appointment in various High Courts. A bench led by Justice Sanjay

PM distributes appointment letters in Andamans under ‘Rozgar Mela’

27 Sep 2023 08:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed nearly 1,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals under ‘Rozgar Mela’ (employment fair) in Andaman and Nicobar Islands through video conferencing. The employment fair was conducted at 46 locations nationwide and Modi distributed nearly 51,000 appointment letters across India. In Andaman and Nicobar

Centre opening new doors for girls, says PM Modi

27 Sep 2023 08:13 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the passage of the women’s reservation bill in Parliament’s new building has heralded a new future for the country, asserting that it is his government’s policy to open new doors for girls. Addressing a Rozgar Mela after distribution of appointment letters to