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25Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi: One Killed, 8 Injured After Under-Construction Hospital Building Collapses In Dwarka

Delhi: A person was killed and eight others were injured after an under-construction hospital building collapsed in sector 12 Dwarka. The Delhi police said that a crime team has been informed to inspect the accident spot. Delhi | One person died and 8 injured after an under-construction building/basement of a hospital in sector 12 Dwarka, collapsed. Crime team is informed to inspect the accident spot and a case is being registered: Delhi Police — ANI (@ANI) July 25, 2024 A case has also been registered. Further details are awaited. #WATCH | Delhi: One person died and 8 injured after an under-construction building/basement of a hospital in sector 12 Dwarka, collapsed. Crime team is informed to inspect the accident spot and a case is bein...

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25Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Excise policy CBI case: Delhi court extends judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal till August 8 | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court extended the judicial custody of CM Arvind Kejriwal till August 8 in Excise policy case filed by CBI. He was produced through video conferencing from Tihar Jail.Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had granted interim bail to Kejriwal on July 12 in the money laundering case filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) concerning the now-scrapped excise policy.A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta had noted that certain legal questions from Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the central agency need to be referred to a larger bench.However, the chief minister remained in Tihar jail as he was separately arrested by the CBI in a corruption case related to the alleged scam. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "to...

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20Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Arvind Kejriwal taking low calorie diet on purpose, given enough home-cook food: Delhi LG VK Saxena | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has accused chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently in judicial custody at Tihar jail of deliberately avoiding the prescribed medical diet and medicines, despite being provided with sufficient home-cooked food. This allegation is based on a report from the Superintendent (Prison) regarding Kejriwal's health status, according to communication from Raj Niwas.Saxena, in a letter to chief secretary Naresh Kumar, highlighted several instances of "willful low calorie intake" by Kejriwal, pointing out that Kejriwal was not consuming the prescribed diet for all three meals from June 6 to July 13. The letter alleges that Kejriwal's weight dropped from 63.5 kg on June 2, 2024, to 61.5 kg by July 13, likely due to reduced calorie intake."The repor...

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13Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Burger King Shootout: Man Involved In West Delhi Murder Among 3 Gangsters Killed In Encounter

Rajouri Garden Murder: Three gangsters, including two shooters allegedly behind the food joint murder in west Delhi's Rajouri Garden last month, were shot dead on Friday, news agency PTI reported, citing officials. The officials said that the Haryana Police and the Delhi Crime Branch in Sonipat carried out a joint operation. They said Sub-Inspector Amit of the Crime Branch sustained injuries in the operation. The Delhi Police Crime Branch team was led by Assistant Commissioner of Police Umesh Bharatwal under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Amit Goel. DCP West, Sonipat, Narinder Singh told PTI that a Haryana Police Special Task Force (STF) member was also injured. Another police official from Sonipat said the encounter took place on...

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13Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Video | Delhi Flood: JJ Colony रिहायशी इलाके से पानी निकालने का काम पूरा, अब भी परेशान लोग

Delhi NCR Weather Update: दिल्ली (Delhi Flood) में बवाना (Bawana) इलाक़े के जेजे कॉलेनी (JJ Colony) में मुनक नहर के टूटने से अचानक पानी आ गया. लोगों के घरों में पानी भर गया था. लेकिन काफ मशक्कत के बाद पानी निकल गया है. लेकिन लोगों को अब डर सता रहा है कि कहीं उनका घर बैठ ना जाए.   Source link

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13Jul By source belowNo Comments

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‘L-G thinks he is a court’: SC slams Saxena, Delhi govt. on tree-felling in protected area

Lt. Governor of Delhi Vinai Kumar Saxena. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on July 12 found that more than 420 trees were felled in the protected Delhi ridge area after Lieutenant Governor of Delhi V.K. Saxena said that he had given his approval.A Special Bench headed by Justice A.S. Oka said not one among the senior officers from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), or the Delhi Chief Secretary, had deemed it necessary to inform the L-G that cutting any tree would mandatorily require the prior sanction of the Supreme Court or approval from the tree officer under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994.The Bench slammed the Delhi government for exercising its “non-existent powers” by issuing a notification on February 14 allowing the DDA to fell the trees.“There...

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10Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Snake venom case: ED summons YouTuber and Big Boss winner Elvish Yadav | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The enforcement directorate has summoned YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, also known as Elvish Yadav, on July 23 for questioning in a money laundering case. This case is related to the suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug at parties hosted by Yadav. The case was registered in May under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following an FIR and a charge sheet filed by the police in Noida.Yadav was asked to appear before the ED's Lucknow office this week. However, he requested a deferment due to scheduled foreign travel and professional commitments. Consequently, he has been asked to depose before the investigating officer on July 23.The ED has already questioned Rahul Yadav, also known as Rahul Fazilpuriya, a singer from Haryana who is allegedly linked to El...

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6Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Excise policy case: Manish Sisodia’s judicial custody extended till July 15 | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The judicial custody of Delhi's former deputy chief minister, Manish Sisodia, has been extended till July 15 by a city court in connection with the excise policy case.Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023, following his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He was also arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023. var _mfq = window._mfq || []; _mfq.push(["setVariable", "toi_titan", window.location.href]); !(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...argu...

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4Jul By source belowNo Comments

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Over 7% of daily deaths in 10 Indian cities linked to PM2.5 pollution: Lancet study | Delhi News – Times of India

The research on PM2.5 pollution in major Indian cities underscores the critical health impact and high mortality rates associated with air pollution. The study calls for immediate action to address the alarming levels of pollution and protect public health. NEW DELHI: On average, 7.2 per cent of all daily deaths in 10 of the largest and most polluted cities in India, including Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, were linked to PM2.5 levels higher than World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe exposure, according to a study published in The Lancet Planetary Health journal. Delhi was found to have the largest fraction of daily and yearly deaths attributable to PM2.5 air pollution, caused by particles sized 2.5 micrometres or less in diameter.Sources of such pollution include vehicular...

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29Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi: Thief Steals Car With Children Inside, Demands Rs 50 Lakh Ransom, Abandons Plan After 3-

In the Laxmi Nagar area of Delhi, a thief stole a car with two children inside it, aged two and eleven, and later demanded a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. The event took place on Friday night when the parents left their two children in the engine-running vehicle while they went into a nearby confectionery shop, police reported on Saturday. Officials stated that the incident occurred around 11:40 pm when a couple went to a confectionery shop on Laxmi Nagar Vikas Marg, leaving their two children in the parked car with the engine running and AC on. During this time, a suspect opened the car door and drove off with the children inside. "The parents had briefly gone inside Heera Sweets to buy sweets when the car was stolen. When they came back, their vehicle and chil...

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29Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi: Worker’s Corpse Fished Out Of Flooded Pit Of Under-Construction Building

The NDRF recovered the body of one of the three labourers who fell into a pit of an under-construction building in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Friday, news agency ANI reported on Saturday. The body of the victim was taken out by the officials. A search and rescue operation for the other two labourers was underway. #WATCH | Delhi: The body of one of the three labourers who fell into a pit of an under-construction building in Vasant Vihar yesterday, being taken out by the NDRF team.Search and rescue operation for the other two labourers underway. https://t.co/btvT7soLs3 pic.twitter.com/gfWiXFJ7fv — ANI (@ANI) June 29, 2024 Shrawan Yadav, relative of one of the victims, said, "A tree fell amid the heavy rains yesterday. Rooms made for labourers also...

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29Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Record rain, endless pain: First day, first show-ers a deluge, ‘orange’ alert for next two days in Delhi | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Scorched and parched by record heat and dry spell over the past two months, Delhiites had been yearning for the monsoon. But when it arrived unexpectedly on Friday morning, it brought with it a deluge the likes of which the city hadn't seen in nearly three decades.The city's base station Safdarjung recorded 228.1mm of rain in 24 hours - the highest on a single day since 1996 and the wettest day in June since 1936 - with as much as 148.5mm falling in just three hours from 2.30am to 5.30am.IMD promptly declared the arrival of monsoon in Delhi, revising its earlier onset forecast of May 29-30. The agency had forecast light to moderate rain for Friday but Safdarjung recorded "extremely heavy" showers, turning it into a day of traffic trauma and rain-related mishaps. In Vasant Vih...

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28Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi Rain: 2 Children Drown In Rainwater-Filled Ditch; Man Electrocuted On Waterlogged Road

In a tragic incident, two children drowned in a deep ditch filled with rainwater in the New Usmanpur area today. The boys, who had gone to play in the waterlogged area, were found dead. "The bodies have been sent for post-mortem," said DCP North East Joy Tirkey, as per news agency ANI. Meanwhile, a 39-year-old man was electrocuted while on his way to work during heavy rains in the national capital. The incident took place on the waterlogged Mubarakpur Road near Sheesh Mehal Enclave at around 7 am. The victim, identified as Rajesh Kumar, is survived by his wife and two children, police said, as per news agency PTI. According to authorities, Kumar came into contact with electricity conducted through the water from a roadside cloth shop, PTI reported. An of...

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28Jun By source belowNo Comments

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After Delhi Airport Accident, Opposition Lists Infrastructure Collapse Incidents To Slam BJP

Delhi Rain: After a portion of the roof collapsed at Terminal 1 of the Delhi airport amid the early morning rain in the national capital on Friday, opposition parties lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central Government and listed the incidents of the collapse of various infrastructural projects which were recently launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  The Congress, the Aam Aadmi Party, and the Trinamool Congress cornered the Centre over incidents including the Jabalpur airport roof collapse, leakage at Ram Mandir, Pragati Maidan Tunnel, and the collapse of Morbi Bridge. Slamming the government over its infrastructural projects, the opposition parties said that there is corruption in those states where there are BJP governments. Congress ...

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28Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi Airport Roof Collapse Kills One, Terminal Ops Suspended

Delhi Airport Roof Collapse: In the latest developments pertaining to the Delhi Airport roof collapse, at least one person has died and six people have sustained injuries, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), IGI Airport Usha Rangnani said. She also said that all injured people are safe and teams of Delhi Police, NDRF, and CISF are present and legal action is being taken. "At around 5 am, the shed outside Terminal 1 of IGIA (domestic airport), spanning from Departure Gate No. 1 to Gate No. 2, collapsed, in which around 4 vehicles were damaged and around 6 persons were injured and one person died. All injured persons are stable. Delhi Police, fire service, CISF & NDRF teams are present on the spot. Legal action is being taken," Rangnani said, as quote...

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25Jun By source belowNo Comments

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‘Fighting for people of Delhi …’: AAP leader Sanjay Singh after Atishi admitted to hospital | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi minister Atishi has been admitted to LNJP Hospital after her health condition deteriorated while on an indefinite hunger strike against the Haryana government for not releasing 100 million gallons per day (MGD) of water to Delhi, causing a water crisis in the national capital. Her blood sugar levels dropped to critically low levels, prompting immediate medical attention.Atishi's hunger strike entered its fifth day on Tuesday. She embarked on the strike to demand Haryana release Delhi's share of water. A health checkup revealed her blood sugar levels had fallen drastically, with her blood sugar levels dropping as low as 43, according to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh. "Her blood sugar levels dropped to as low as 43. The doctors suggested she be admitted to the...

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24Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Who is Archana Makwana? Fashion designer in eye of storm over yoga at Golden Temple | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Punjab police registered a case against Archana Makwana for allegedly hurting religious sentiments following a complaint from the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) on Saturday. The incident occurred when Makwana performed meditation and a headstand ("Shirsasana") on the premises of the Golden Temple on June 21, coinciding with International Yoga Day and subsequently shared the images on social media.Who is Archana Makwana?Makwana, an Instagram influencer and entrepreneur, operates a fashion design brand named House Of Archana in Vadodara.She is also linked with the brand 'Healing Tattvas' and documents her travel experiences as a blogger. With nearly 140k followers on Instagram, she describes herself as a fashion designer, entrepreneur, influencer and travel...

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23Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi Water Crisis: Atishi Reiterates Blame On Haryana On Day 3 Of Hunger Strike

Delhi Water Crisis: As the residents in the national capital continued to struggle to secure water from water tanks, Delhi Water Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi continued her indefinite hunger strike for a third day on Sunday. She reiterated her claimed that Haryana government has reduced the supply of water and the state is not giving water to the city. "Today is the third day of my indefinite hunger strike. I am on strike because there is a huge water crisis in Delhi. Delhi does not have its own water. All the water in Delhi comes from neighbouring states. The total water in Delhi is 1005 MGD. Out of which 613 MGD (million gallons per day) comes from Haryana but in the last 3 weeks, Haryana has reduced it. They are not giving water to ...

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21Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi-NCR receives light showers after prolonged heatwave | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After a long and harsh spell of heatwave, a sudden change in weather conditions brought light showers in parts of Delhi-NCR bringing much-needed respite from the blistering heat. Areas, including Sadar Bazar, RK Puram, Gurugram and Noida witnessed rain in the afternoon.The rain was accompanied by cool winds, creating a more comfortable environment across the National Capital Region.A day ago, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted light to moderate intensity rain and winds for various parts of Delhi NCR and surrounding regions.The IMD has predicted that the maximum temperature is likely to settle around 40 degrees Celsius in Delhi.The department had also predicted a partly cloudy sky with the possibility of rain, thunderstorm or dust storm on Friday and Satur...

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20Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Relief for Delhi NCR: IMD predicts light to moderate rain today amidst intense heatwave | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a much-needed respite from the ongoing severe heatwave, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate intensity rain and winds for various parts of Delhi NCR and surrounding regions on Thursday.According to the latest update issued, the areas expected to experience rainfall within the next two hours include North Delhi, North-East Delhi, North-West Delhi, West Delhi, and Central Delhi.Residents in NCR regions such as Loni Dehat, Hindon Air Force Station, Bahadurgarh, Ghaziabad, Indirapuram, and Chhapraula can also expect rainfall. The weather department has further indicated that adjoining areas in Haryana, including Sonipat, Rohtak, and Kharkhoda, as well as locations in Uttar Pradesh such as Bagpat, Khekra, Modinagar, and Pilakhua, will witness...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Heatwave to continue over many parts of North India: IMD | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will persist across many parts of North India on Wednesday, followed by a gradual reduction. This change is attributed to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India.Heatwave conditions were observed in most areas of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and northern Madhya Pradesh also experienced heatwave conditions.Isolated pockets in northeast Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, northwest Rajasthan, northwest Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and the Jammu division reported heatwave conditions as well.The IMD noted that nighttime temperatures ranged from warm to severely warm in some areas of Punja...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Heatwave to continue over many parts of North India: IMD | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will persist across many parts of North India on Wednesday, followed by a gradual reduction. This change is attributed to an approaching western disturbance towards northwest India.Heatwave conditions were observed in most areas of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh.Parts of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar and northern Madhya Pradesh also experienced heatwave conditions.Isolated pockets in northeast Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand, northwest Rajasthan, northwest Madhya Pradesh, Gangetic West Bengal and the Jammu division reported heatwave conditions as well.The IMD noted that nighttime temperatures ranged from warm to severely warm in some areas of Punja...

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19Jun By source belowNo Comments

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1 dead in shooting at Burger King in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A shooting incident occurred at the Burger King located in Rajouri Garden, resulting in the death of one individual. The Delhi police and crime team have arrived at the scene to investigate the matter. Authorities have assembled teams to collect information and analyse CCTV footage from the area."An incident of the firing has been reported in Burger King, Rajouri Garden.One person has died in the incident. Police and the Crime Team are on the spot. Teams have been formed to gather information and check CCTV cameras. Further investigation is underway," said the Delhi Police. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the police continue their inquiry.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive...

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13Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Amid crisis, now Himachal Pradesh tells SC it doesn’t have surplus water to give to Delhi | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant development related to the ongoing water crisis in Delhi, the Supreme Court has directed the state government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) to secure an additional 150 cusecs of water from Haryana."The issue concerning sharing of Yamuna water between states is complex. This court doesn't have technical expertise," a vacation bench of the apex court said during a hearing on Thursday.A vacation bench of justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and justice Prasanna B Varale also asked the Delhi government to submit an application to the UYRB by 5pm seeking supply of water to the national capital on humanitarian grounds.The court also criticized the Himachal Pradesh government for inaccurately claiming it had 136 cusecs of excess water.During the hearing, ...

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12Jun By source belowNo Comments

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Delhi Water Crisis: sc slams delhi govt, asks what measures it has taken against ‘tanker mafia’ in city | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government on Wednesday regarding the water crisis faced by residents in the capital.The apex court warned the Delhi government, saying "If you can't deal with tanker mafia, we will ask Delhi Police to take action." The court questioned the measures taken by the government to control water wastage, considering the recurring problem of water scarcity during summers.The court further emphasized the suffering of the people, noting the visuals being shown on every news channel.The top court also directed the Delhi government to file an affidavit detailing the measures it has implemented to control water wastage.Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena met Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday who assured him that water is being supplied to t...

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11Jun By source belowNo Comments

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More than a wonder drug: Viagra linked to better brain function | Delhi News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sildenafil, commonly known by its brand name Viagra, the wonder drug for men suffering from erectile dysfunction, can also help people prevent problems related to memory. A recent study has found that the drug increases cerebral blood flow and enhances the function of blood vessels in individuals who are at risk of developing vascular dementia.Vascular dementia is a condition that affects cognitive functions, such as memory, reasoning, planning, and judgement. This type of dementia occurs due to reduced blood supply to the brain, resulting in damage to brain tissue.The research conducted by scientists at the University of Oxford, the results of which appeared in journal Circulation Research, represents a significant advancement in the battle against dementia. The findings cou...

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