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Like Nirbhaya case, law needed to protect medicos
New Delhi: It must have been after a very long time that the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the apex camaraderie body of the doctors in the country, mobilised such a big ‘hartal’ (halting) of the health services across in the realm.…
Young man dies after window AC falls on him in central Delhi
NEW DELHI: An 18-year-old man was killed and another sustained critical injuries when an air conditioner fell on them from the second floor while they were standing on a road next to their house in central Delhi, an official said on Sunday.…
Kashmiri Gate and Delhi Gate to be restored in Delhi
NEW DELHI: After years of neglect, the two of the four surviving gates of Shahjahanabad—the capital city of Mughal emperor Shahjahan in Delhi—are being spruced up to greet the visitors and heritage enthusiasts.
Delhi Gate and Kashmere…
L-G writes to Speaker over delay in tabling CAG reports
NEW DELHI: Delhi L-G VK Saxena flagged the inordinate delay in tabling of 11 CAG reports in the Delhi Assembly, a few pending since 2022, to Speaker Ram Niwas Goel on Friday, Raj Niwas said.
In a letter to Goel, the L-G pointed out that…
Struggle and defiance mark doctors’ monumental protest at Nirman Bhavan
NEW DELHI: For doctors from AIIMS and Safdarjung, the path to the protest on Friday was anything but smooth. Delhi Police had a field day in stopping the protesters moving to Nirman Bhavan in the day and towards India Gate in the evening.…
Every year 25,000 students from middle-class families leave India, says Narendra Modi
Speaking from the Red Fort, PM Modi expressed deep concern over the financial and emotional toll this trend takes on families, as well as the broader implications for the country.
EC to announce schedule for Assembly elections on Friday afternoon
An EC invite to the media for a press conference around 3 pm did not mention the states for which the election schedule would be announced.
Apex court asks ED to clarify on predicate offences in Senthil Balaji PMLA case
On Wednesday, as the SG was not present, the bench of Justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih fixed the matter for hearing on August 20.
TDP roots for sub-categorisation of caste by states, says aviation minister
When asked about the Centre’s silence on the sub-classification part of the verdict, Ram Mohan Naidu said, “The Centre hasn’t responded yet. I am not commenting on behalf of it.”
Social justice govt’s top focus: President Droupadi Murmu
Recalls BR Ambedkar and says the spirit of inclusion is visible in every aspect of our life
BJP hopes to strengthen RS tally with upcoming bypolls
This could add strength to the party’s strong campaign in many state elections this year and the next.
Natwar Singh a ‘man of letters’: Congress pays tribute to former foreign minister
The 93-year-old former Congress leader passed away on Saturday after prolonged illness.
Tight race for Home Secretary; CAPF shakeup likely
According to sources, the government has short-listed over half a dozen names as a possible replacement for Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, whose extended term ends this month.
‘I thank Indian govt, PM Modi for supporting Maldives,’ says Muizzu; Inaugurates water…
In first top-level visit to Male from New Delhi after Muizzu takes charge, Jaishankar conveys greetings from PM Modi
Delhi excise policy case: SC to hear BRS MLC K Kavitha’s bail plea on August 12
Kavitha had approached the top court by filing an appeal after the Delhi High Court had on its July 1st order, rejected her petition in the cases filed by both CBI and ED.
Heavy rain causes traffic chaos, disruptions in Delhi
NEW DELHI: Yet another spell of rain and one more day of chaos in the capital. On Friday evening, the city received 41.9 mm of rainfall in three hours. For those returning from office, it was a harrowing time.
Traffic snarls were…
AAP hails Manish Sisodia’s bail as a victory for democracy
NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday said release of former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on bail from Tihar Jail after 17 months was the “victory of democracy.”
The senior AAP leader, an accused in excise policy “scam,”…
Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended till August 20 in excise policy case
NEW DELHI: The Delhi court on Thursday extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody till August 20 in a case registered against him by the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) in the excise policy case.
Special Judge…
Controversial NCW chief Rekha Sharma steps down as tenure ends
NEW DELHI: National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma stepped down from her post after her tenure came to an end on Tuesday.
60-year-old Sharma assumed the role of women's commission chief on August 7, 2018. She was…
HC upholds Kejriwal’s arrest by CBI
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday upheld Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the corruption case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam, dealing a massive blow to the AAP…