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6Nov

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No Chhath Puja Celebration On Yamuna As Delhi HC Junks PIL Against Blanket Ban

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL against the blanket ban on performance of Chhath puja by public in Delhi and allow the public to perform the Puja at Geeta Colony Ghats on the Yamuna riverbed. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela rejected the PIL and said that performance of Chhath Puja on the Yamuna riverbed will be harmful for the devotees, keeping in view its pollution level. The court was informed by the Delhi Government that Yamuna river is highly polluted and if the devotees are allowed to perform Chhath Puja on the riverbed, they can fall sick. The court also expressed concerns that people should not go into the Yamuna river considering its pollution levels. However, the petitioner argued that water can be released from Ha...

5Nov

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Fact Check: Fireworks Video From Argentina Posted As ‘Diwali Celebrations In Nagaland’

The Verdict: False The viral video captures football fans celebrating with firecrackers at Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is not from Nagaland, India. What is the claim? Amid recent Diwali celebrations, the Hindu festival of lights in India, a video showing thousands of people bursting firecrackers in a stadium has been widely shared on social media. The posts claim it depicts celebrations in Nagaland, a state in northeastern India. A user on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that the video (archived here) shows Diwali festivities at Dimapur Stadium in Nagaland. Several right-wing social media users, including known misinformation spreader ‘Megh Updates’, have circulated the video with the same assertion, linking it to the Christian-majority state. Multiple such posts have me...

5Nov

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‘Will Make Uttam Nagar As Smooth As Hema Malini’s Cheeks By November 35’: AAP MLA Stirs Row

AAP MLA Naresh Balyan's sexist remarks about actor-turned-politician Hema Malini have stirred controversy. During a live Facebook session, Balyan is heard saying he will "make Uttam Nagar’s roads as smooth as Hema Malini's cheeks." "All works will be completed swiftly by the 35th of the month, will make Uttam Nagar's roads like Hema Malini's cheeks," he said in the video. दिल्ली के उत्तम नगर से विधायक नरेश बाल्यान का कहना है कि “सड़कें हेमा मालिनी के गालों जैसी बना देंगे”! इस महिला विरोधी बात की जितनी निंदा करें वो कम है। ये आदमी पूरे दस साल सोता रहा है जिसके चलते उत्तम नगर की सड़कें टूटी फूटी पड़ी हैं! आज भी काम न करके, सिर्फ़ अपनी घटिया सोच का… pic.twitter.com/ObXRdrbj3e — Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) November 4, 2024Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal said no amount of condemnati...

4Nov

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Delhi: Out-Of-Control Bus Rams Into Pedestrians In Civil Lines Area, Policeman Among 2 Injured

Delhi News: An uncontrolled bus veered off course and rammed into pedestrians near Monastery Market in Delhi’s Civil Lines area, leaving two injured, including a policeman. Scenes of panic and chaos ensued as the bus struck a police barricade near the Monastery Market injuring two persons. The vehicle stopped when it collided with a divider. #BREAKING | दिल्ली के सिविल लाइंस इलाके में अनियंत्रित बस से हादसा, मॉनेस्ट्री मार्केट के सामने बस ने लोगों को रौंदा @journosnehlata | https://t.co/smwhXUROiK#Delhi #Bus #Accident pic.twitter.com/ZhbzCbwWoT — ABP News (@ABPNews) November 4, 2024The injured are said to be in a serious condition. More details about the accident are awaited. ALSO READ | 'Such Violent Acts Will Never Weaken India’s Resolve': PM Modi Condemns Attack On Hindu Te...

4Nov

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Chhath Puja: Packed Stations, Passengers Standing In Toilets As Overloaded Trains Struggle With

As Chhath Puja approaches, railway stations across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, and Patna, are witnessing an unprecedented rush of passengers heading to their hometowns. Despite special trains introduced by Indian Railways, heavy crowding has left commuters struggling for space, with reports of passengers unable to find even standing room. At Delhi’s Anand Vihar Railway Station, special tents have been set up to accommodate the throngs awaiting trains. However, in Mumbai, the situation has turned particularly dire, with some passengers forced to hang onto train doors at Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) due to lack of space. Several passengers have reportedly resorted to standing or sitting in toilets as all available seats remain occupied. WATCH | त्योहारों के चलते स्टेशनों ...

4Nov

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Pakistan Blames Winds From Amritsar, Chandigarh As Lahore Becomes World’s Most Polluted City

As pollution levels hit a record high in Pakistan's second-biggest city Lahore, senior minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said the Punjab province will ask the foreign office to take up cross-border pollution with India, according to Dawn. Aurangzeb, in a press conference held on Sunday, said easterly winds from Amritsar and Chandigarh were spiking the air quality index in Lahore to over 1,000 for the past two days. Aurangzeb, who holds the environment portfolio, cautioned citizens about smog from India and said winds would continue to blow towards Lahore for at least a week, as per the Dawn report. "The wind from India towards Lahore…is taking the smog to dangerous levels and the wind is likely to sustain its direction for at least next week… People should take care of themselves by avoiding unn...

4Nov

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Delhi’s Air Quality Nears ‘Severe’ Mark As Post-Diwali Pollution Sets Off Alarm Bells

As the winter chills started setting in and around the national capital, the air quality in Delhi-NCR worsened, nearly touching the 'severe' level on Monday. The average air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded as 'very poor' at 373, as per the readings recorded by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology at 5:30 in the morning today. On Sunday, the overall AQI reading was at 382 – the worst recorded in the country for the day. The AQI levels in the areas surrounding the national capital also remained in the 'poor' and ‘very poor’ category, though still better than Delhi. In Haryana's Gurugram, the AQI was recorded at 281, while in Faridabad, it stood at 250, according to the data issued by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) on Sunday night. As per the data, the AQI in Utt...

3Nov

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Delhi: AAP-BJP Clash Over Chhath Puja Ghats Intensifies As Both Accuse Each Other Of ‘Anti-Purv

On the four-day Chhath Puja in Delhi, a political clash between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) escalated over the setup of ghats for devotees. The festival, predominantly celebrated by people from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, has led to both parties accusing each other of disrespecting the Purvanchali community. The dispute centres around the Satpula ghat in south Delhi, a traditional site for Chhath Puja, where AAP leaders allege that BJP representatives have disrupted preparations. AAP MP Sanjay Singh claimed, "The BJP is a party opposed to people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh," noting his recent protest in Greater Kailash against what he described as the “demolition of a Chhath ghat” by a BJP corporator, news agency IANS r...

3Nov

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Delhi: CCTV Captures Bishnoi Rival Gang’s Midnight Firing At Businessman’s House In Rani Bagh

CCTV footage surfaced showing members of the Bambiha Gang—a rival faction of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi—allegedly targeting a Delhi businessman’s residence at Rani Bagh with gunfire. The footage, reviewed by authorities, captured two men on a motorbike stopping outside the house. One suspect was seen throwing a slip inside, marked with "Bambiha Gang," before firing eight rounds at the property. According to officials cited by NDTV, the shooter recorded a video of the incident which was later sent to the United States. Police sources told India Today that the footage was forwarded to US-based gangster Pawan Shokeen, who reportedly ordered the attack on behalf of Kaushal Chaudhary, currently held in Gurugram jail and allegedly on Lawrence Bishnoi’s hit list. Chaudhary's gang has report...

31Oct

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Delhi’s AQI Plunges To ‘Very Poor’ On Diwali, Likely To Worsen To ‘Severe’ Due To Firecrackers

Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate, remaining in the "very poor" category on Diwali, with levels expected to worsen to the "severe" category due to bursting of firecrackers at night. Delhiites woke up Thursday to a sky shrouded in a thick layer of smog. The air in Anand Vihar, a major terminus, was extremely polluted with the AQI in the "severe" category. The city's 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 328 at 4 pm, up from 307 on Wednesday when the city celebrated Chhoti Diwali. In 2023, Delhi residents enjoyed clearer skies and abundant sunshine on Diwali, with an AQI of 218, compared to 312 in 2022, 382 in 2021, 414 in 2020, 337 in 2019, 281 in 2018, 319 in 2017, and 431 in 2016, according to the Central Pollution Control Board data. Last year, a decrease in ...

29Oct

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Meth Lab With Mexican Cartel Links Busted In NCR; 95 Kg Drugs Seized, Tihar Jail Warden Among 5

Just a few days after a meth lab was busted in Chennai, another meth lab having links to a Mexican drug cartel was busted in Noida, leading to the arrest of five people, including a Tihar Jail warden and two Delhi-based businessmen, the Narcotics Control Bureau said on Tuesday. In a statement, the NCB stated that the lab was busted in the Kasna industrial area of Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar district on October 25. About 95 kg of methamphetamine, a synthetic drug, was found on the premises in solid and liquid forms. Other chemicals like red phosphorous and acetone were also recovered from the spot in the raid. Delhi Police's Special Cell was also roped in by the central anti-narcotics agency after the drug network was found to have "footprints across several places in the National C...

29Oct

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Run For Unity: Traffic Restrictions In Delhi Today. Check Affected Routes

Traffic restrictions will be in place in parts of Delhi today due to the 'Run For Unity' event organised to celebrate Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary. Traffic restrictions are effective around India Gate, C-Hexagon from 6:45 am till the completion of the event. Delhi Traffic police said, "Special traffic arrangements have been made in view of 'Run For Unity' from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on October 29, 2024 in celebration of #RashtriyaEktaDiwas." Also Read: Abhinav Arora's Mother Claims to Receive Death Threat From Lawrence Bishnoi Gang. This Is What She Said Diversions have been announced in Tilak Marg-Bhagwan Dass Road Crossing, Purana Quila Road-Mathura Road Crossing, Shershah Road-Mathura Road Crossing, Dr. Zakir Hussain Marg-Subramanian Bharti Marg Crossing, Pa...

29Oct

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Amid ‘Very Poor’ AQI, Delhi’s RML Hospital Launches Clinic For Pollution-Related Illness

Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Delhi: With the advent of the festive season, Delhi's air quality has deteriorated. To address this, the Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) hospital in the national capital has launched a dedicated clinic for pollution-related health issues, where patients can consult doctors under one roof for illnesses ranging from respiratory problems to skin diseases. The clinic situated in outpatient department (OPD) rooms 1 to 5 on the ground floor of the hospital is operated weekly from 2 pm to 4 pm on Mondays. Patients visiting the clinic are not only given treatment but are also provided with guidance on self-care during pollution season. According to RML's Medical Superintendent Dr Ajay Shukla, the clinic has been set up at the hospital to cater to those facing issues due to poll...

27Oct

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‘Do You Want To Kill Me?’: Kejriwal Claims ‘BJP Goons’ Of Attacking Him During Padyatra

New Delhi: AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday accused the BJP of orchestrating the "attack" on him during his 'padyatra' in west Delhi's Vikaspuri a day ago and challenged the saffron party to prove its strength by contesting the assembly polls. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has claimed Arvind Kejriwal was allegedly attacked by "BJP goons" during his 'padyatra' campaign on Friday. Reiterating AAP's claims, Kejriwal told a gathering at Badli in northwest Delhi, "Yesterday, they (BJP) attacked me using their goons in Vikaspuri." "Do you want to kill me? If you have the strength, contest the elections," he said, attacking the saffron party. The AAP supremo further urged the voters to not vote for the saffron party, claiming that the BJP will shut down all the free schemes provided by him. "...

25Oct

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‘BJP Wants To Kill Arvind Kejriwal’: AAP Alleges Supremo Attacked During ‘Padyatra’, Virendra S

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged that people affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party attacked AAP nationa convenor Arvind Kejriwal during his 'padyatra' in West Delhi's Vikaspuri in the evening. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi Singh alleged that the "BJP wants to kill Kejriwal", while AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj called the attempt "cowardly". Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, meanwhile, said that Kejriwal was calling it a "BJP-sponsored attack" since the public was asking him questions regarding work done for tackling water pollution. Bharadwaj claimed that the BJP had planned the attack because Kejriwal is going among the masses and is receving their love and affection. "We want to make it clear that if Kejriwal faces any danger to his life or any harm is done to him, only the ...

23Oct

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Clash Breaks Out At Jamia Millia During Diwali Celebrations, Police Deployed

A clash broke out between two groups while diyas were being lit and rangolis were made during Diwali celebrations at Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia University. It is alleged that some students opposed the event, 'Jyotirmay 2024', which was organised by Rashtriya Kala Manch. Heavy police force was deployed outside the university campus after the incident on Tuesday night. The issue escalated after both sides ended in sloganeering. Several videos from the spot showing a huge crowd on the campus have surfaced on social media. A pre-Diwali celebration "Deepotsav" was organised peacefully by the #YUVA near Gate No. 7 of Jamia Millia Islamia. The Islamic fundamentalists created a ruckus in the Deepotsav programme, trampled the rangoli under their feet and unnecessarily shouted slogans of All...

21Oct

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GRAP Stage 2 Invoked In Delhi As Air Quality Worsens: Here’s What It Means For Delhiites

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21Oct

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Delhi Pollution: National Capital’s Air Quality Drops To ‘Very Poor’ As AQI Crosses 300 Mark

The residents of the national capital region woke up to chilly air and a thick layer of smog on Monday (October 22), as the air quality dropped into the 'very poor' category. As cold weather settles in, pollution in all its forms is tightening its grip on Delhi, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 307 today, according to SAFAR-India. The AQI scale categorises air quality into six levels: 0-50 is 'good,' 51-100 is 'satisfactory,' 101-200 is 'moderate,' 201-300 is 'poor,' 301-400 is 'very poor,' and 401-500 is 'severe.' The AQI, when under the ‘poor’ category, can cause breathing discomfort to people on prolonged exposure, whereas, when under the ‘very poor’ category, it can cause respiratory illness on prolonged exposure, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Wo...

21Oct

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Video | Delhi Firing: Jahangirpuri इलाके में दो गुटों में फायरिंग, एक शख्स की मौत, दो लोग घायल

Delhi Jahangirpuri Firing: दिल्ली के जहांगीरपुरी इलाके में दो गुटों में विवाद होने के बाद तकरीबन 10 राउंड फायरिंग हुई है. गोलीबारी की इस घटना में दीपक नाम के एक व्यक्ति की 4 गोली लगने से मौत हो गई. साथ ही नरेंद्र और एक अन्य घायल हो गया. पुलिस ने 2 आरोपी को गिरफ्तार किया है. फिलहाल पुलिस इस मामले की जांच कर रही है. पुलिस की जांच में पता लगा कि दीपक और उसका भाई और कुछ साथी 900 वाली गली पार्क के पास खड़े थे. तभी नरेंद्र और सूरज वहां आए और दोनों पार्टियों में किसी बात को लेकर बहसबाजी हुई और दोनों पार्टियों ने एक दूसरे पर फायरिंग कर दी.ए क स्थानीय ने बताया गगन नाम के एक लड़का से विवाद चल रहा था. समझौता को लेकर बात हुई थी. करीब 8-10 लोगों के हाथ में गन था. सभी लोग आए और फायरिंग करने लगे. इस घटना में दीपक की मौत हो गई.Source link...

20Oct

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Delhi Blast: CCTV Footage Captures Moment Of Explosion Tearing Through CRPF School Wall

Delhi Blast: CCTV footage has emerged showing the moment an explosion tore through a wall of a school in Delhi's Rohini on Sunday. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident raised alarm amid numerous bomb threat calls to airlines across India. A loud blast occurred near the CRPF school in the Prashant Vihar area on Sunday morning at approximately 7.50 am. A car and a bike were seen passing by the spot shortly before the explosion while the two cars were parked on the adjacent road at the time of the blast. According to the Delhi Police, the school wall was found damaged with a foul smell. The glasses of a nearby shop and a car parked near the shop were found to be damaged, prompting the area to be cordoned off. Plumes of smoke were observed billowing from the site. BREAKI...

20Oct

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Delhi Pollution: City’s Air Quality Remains ‘Poor’, CM Atishi Blames ‘UP Buses’ It

With Diwali still a week away, the air quality in the national capital region has already taken a big hit in recent days. On Sunday, Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the 'poor' category, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 265, according to the data released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) at 9 am. However, as per the CPCB data, the AQI was worse in Anand Vihar, with a reading of 454, falling in the 'severe' category. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered "good", 51 and 100 "satisfactory", 101 and 200 "moderate", 201 and 300 "poor", 301 and 400 "very poor", and 401 and 500 "severe". 'Buses From UP Behind Pollution' Amid the worsening air quality, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday said one of the biggest contributors to pollution in the Anand V...

20Oct

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Delhi Man Arrested for Sharing Photos with Illegal Firearms On Instagram

Delhi police arrested a man from the Dwarka area in the city for posting his photographs with illegal firearms on social media. As per police, the 22-year-old man, identified as Akash, was allegedly inspired by jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and wanted to gain notoriety on social media by posting photos with firearms. Delhi Police has formed a dedicated team to keep a close watch on active criminals through various social media platforms, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Dwarka) Ankit Singh informed on Saturday. "The team stumbled upon a photo of one Akash posing with firearms on Instagram. His account was promptly followed and intelligence gathered to track him down," Singh said. The accused reportedly has more than 9,000 followers on Instagram. Police said Akash, a resident of Haryana's ...

20Oct

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Retired Scientist & Wife Held Hostage At Delhi Home by ‘Courier Boys’, Robbed Of Rs 2 Crore

A retired scientist and his elderly wife were held hostage in their house and robbed of cash and jewellery worth about Rs 2 crore in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area. Shubu Singh and his wife Nirmala were in their home in F Block of Prashant Vihar when two men entered posing as "courier boys" on Friday. After entering the house, they held Shibu and his wife Nirmala hostage at gunpoint, a police officer said. When Singh resisted, the accused also assaulted him. The former scientists told the police that the accused decamped away with cash and jewellery worth Rs 2 crore from his house. Ex-Scientist's Son Called The Police The retired scientist informed about the incident to his son, who made a PCR call to the police at 2.30 pm. According to a senior police officer, a team reached the house and c...

19Oct

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Vikash Yadav, Wanted By FBI In Pannun Murder Plot, Was Arrested In Delhi Over Extortion Case

Less than three weeks after being mentioned as “CC-1” (co-conspirator) in US Department of Justice (DoJ) documents in November last year, Vikash Yadav, accused of plotting to kill pro-Khalistan separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, was arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell in an extortion case, according to a report by The Indian Express. Yadav’s arrest came after a complaint was lodged by a Rohini resident on December 17, 2023, accusing him of extortion and kidnapping. The complainant alleged that Yadav, posing as a senior government official, had shown a keen interest in his contacts with Indians living in West Asia. According to the complaint, Yadav introduced himself as an undercover agent involved in a sensitive operation for a central agency, though he never disclosed his official ...