India

Landslide-hit area in Shimla city declared containment zone to prevent spread of disease

29 Aug 2023 08:47 AM IST

Krishna Nagar, a landslide-hit area within Shimla city, where a slaughterhouse was buried under debris leaving several animals dead, has been declared as a containment zone in view of the risk of spread of disease. Two persons were killed in the landslide that occurred on 15 August in which about

Anil Vij says 500 arrested so far; VHP performs rituals amid tight security

29 Aug 2023 08:46 AM IST

`Speaking during a session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly on Monday, the state’s Home Minister, Anil Vij, strongly condemned the incident in Nuh, terming it a “highly unfortunate” event. “Our government is a democratic and secular government, and people of all religions have the right to engage in religious activities

Assembly day two: uproar over Nuh violence, harassment allegations against state minister

29 Aug 2023 08:45 AM IST

The second day of the Monsoon Session of the Haryana Assembly saw a lot of uproar over the Nuh violence issue. The Opposition was adamant on discussing the Nuh violence in the House. Former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda raised the demand for discussion in the House, but Speaker Gyanchand Gupta

HC takes cognisance of minor’s sexual assault by Delhi govt officer

29 Aug 2023 08:23 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday took cognisance of the case of the sexual assault of a minor girl allegedly committed by suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha and directed the authorities to ensure that the identity of the survivor is not revealed in any manner. A bench of Chief

Two boys sexually abused by classmates in Delhi govt school

29 Aug 2023 08:21 AM IST

Two boys studying in a government school located in the Shahbad Dairy area of northwest Delhi were sexually assaulted by their classmates, police said on Monday. They said the alleged incident took place in April during a summer camp organised by the school The two boys, aged 12 and 13

Delhi Village Development Board sanctions 167 schemes

29 Aug 2023 08:18 AM IST

The Delhi Village Development Board on Monday sanctioned 167 schemes to develop roads, drainage systems, community facilities, green spaces, and sports infrastructure in rural areas, according to an official statement. A total of Rs 115.52 crore will be spent on works to be undertaken under these schemes, it said. Delhi

AIIMS doctors save toddler’s life in mid-air

29 Aug 2023 08:17 AM IST

Five AIIMS doctors saved the life of a two-year-old who stopped breathing mid-air onboard a Bengaluru to Delhi flight on Sunday. The incident took place on Sunday night when a group of five senior doctors from AIIMS were returning to Delhi after attending a medical event in Bengaluru. They were onboard the Vistara

Retailers’ body asks Delhi govt to rethink G20 Summit shutdown

29 Aug 2023 08:16 AM IST

The Retailers Association of India on Monday asked the Delhi government to reconsider the total shutdown for retail stores, malls, and restaurants from September 8–10 in view of the G20 Summit. The move would deprive international visitors of experiencing India’s unique shopping and culinary scenes, the Retailers Association of India

Atishi opposes Delhi LG’s DASS cadre restructuring approval

29 Aug 2023 08:15 AM IST

Delhi Services Minister Atishi has objected to the restructuring of the DASS cadre by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena as a “complete violation” of the Supreme Court order and the GNCTD (Amendment) Act, 2023, in the latest flashpoint between the AAP dispensation and Raj Niwas. Earlier this month, the Lieutenant

Town Hall gets facelift, mayor urges tourists to witness Delhi’s heritage

29 Aug 2023 08:14 AM IST

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi visited the iconic British-era Town Hall and Ghalib ki Haveli in the Walled City on Monday and said tourists who will come to Delhi during the G20 Summit should be able to see the rich heritage of the city. The over 160-year-old landmark—the original headquarters of

No one has right to take law into their hands: Ajit Pawar

29 Aug 2023 08:11 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday assured strict action against those responsible for hanging four Scheduled Caste persons upside down from a tree and beating them with sticks in Ahmednagar district and said no one has the right to take the law into their hands. According to police,

Akhilesh keen to have electoral understanding with BSP

29 Aug 2023 08:08 AM IST

The 26-party India alliance will be in a huddle in Mumbai for two days starting September 1 to crystallise the electoral plan to take on the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections next year. The meeting is likely to name a convenor and announce the coordination committee. But all this