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SC junks plea against change in land use in Central Vista project; Centre to increase green area [details]

The Supreme Court junked a petition challenging change of land use of a part of Central Vista project. The SC bench pointed out that the Centre has brought on record that they will increase the green area overall.

Nov 23, 2021

74% working from home during pandemic complain of pain and discomfort; Seek better amenities [Details]

Work form home causes people discomfort and pain as some of them made a habit of using unorthodox spots at home for work: bedrooms, closets, couches and front yards/backyards spaces.Those working remotely in legal, insurance, nonprofits and social services made the least effort to change work spaces at home.

Nov 16, 2021

As pollution chokes Delhi, SC suggests 2-day lockdown immediately

On Saturday ,the Supreme Court took a serious view of the severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR and a 2 day lockdown was announced inorder to bring down the severe air pollution levels.

Nov 13, 2021

Delhi wakes up to thin fog, restricted visibility, and an AQI of 390

"For the following two days, it is projected to be in the very poor' to severe category," SAFAR stated.

Nov 12, 2021

New Delhi's temperature drops to 11 degrees, reaches coldest point of the year

The maximum temperature will oscillate between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the week, according to IMD statistics.

Nov 11, 2021

HC dismisses CBI plea against inspection of documents in INX Media case

On Wednesday HC rejected CBI plea against order allowing inspection of documents by Finance Minister Chidambaram. The documents were seized during the investigation.

Nov 10, 2021

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India spent billions of dollars in Afghanistan over years; built highways, hospitals, Parliament & beyond [details]

Apart from humanitarian assistance during the pandemic, New Delhi has been an integral part of Afghanistan and assisted it with infrastructural projects, human resource development, trade facilities.

Aug 17, 2021

'Mathematically proved', javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is the best

Neeraj Chopra won India's first gold Olympics medal-winning in track and field with a throw of 87.58 metres at Tokyo 2020.

Aug 12, 2021

Afghanistan requests for 'Robust Air Support' from Indian Air Force as Taliban forces close in

The request has come amidst the statement by General Kenneth McKenzie, chief of the US Central Command (CENTCOM) who recently said that Washington would stop aerial support to Afghan forces after Aug 31

Aug 10, 2021

From Nairobi to New Delhi: Controversial NYT job ads smack of "White Gaze"

While the job posting in Africa demanded someone who could bring 'unexpected stories of hope' from across the 'pirate seas and deserts,' the position in India described Modi as the one "advocating self-sufficient, muscular nationalism centred on the country's Hindu majority."

Jul 14, 2021

Drone Spotted Inside Indian High Commission in Islamabad; New Delhi lodges strong protest

The sighting at the Indian site in Islamabad comes amid rising tensions following a drone assault last week on an air force post in Jammu and Kashmir.

Jul 2, 2021

Covid Surge: More than half of Supreme Court staffers test positive | details

Over 50 percent of staff in the supreme court have been infected with the coronavirus. Using video conference from home, all Supreme Court judges set to hear the cases

Apr 12, 2021

Fire breaks out at ICU of Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi, 60 patients evacuated

A fire broke out in the ICU ward of Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi early on Wednesday morning. Around 60 patients were shifted to other wards in the hospital as the fire engulfed the ICU ward.

Mar 31, 2021

Coach of Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express catches fire

Fire erupted in a coach of the New Delhi-Lucknow Shatabdi Express on Saturday at the Ghaziabad railway station, authorities said, adding that no passenger has been injured in the incident.

Mar 20, 2021

China talks peace, partnership, prosperity with India | Details inside

China on Sunday talked peace, partnership and prosperity with India, insisting that it is committed to settling the boundary dispute with New Delhi through dialogue and consultations.

Mar 7, 2021

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Pakistan diplomats skip Indian Republic Day celebration

A day before the Indian Republic Day, in a public statement, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi had said that no Pakistani diplomat will join the ceremonies in India

Jan 26, 2021

Protesting farmers hoist Nishan Sahib at Red fort, HM Amit Shah holds meeting with officals

Tuesday's huge tractor parade not only coincides with Republic Day but also with the completion of two months of farmers' demonstrations against the three newly enacted farm laws on the Delhi border

Jan 26, 2021

No mask, pay Rs 2000 fine in Delhi: Will Arvind Kejriwal practice what he preaches [proof he doesn't]

In Delhi, a large number of people are wearing masks but still some are not wearing them. A fine of Rs 2,000 will be imposed on anyone who is found not wearing a mask at a public place.

Nov 19, 2020

Delhi teen raped by 60-yr-old gives birth on terrace, abandons baby

A baby was recovered wrapped in a cloth from North Delhi after the police team reached the spot following a PCR call on October 31

Nov 5, 2020

Delhi Metro resumes operations after five months of hiatus

Delhi Metro, the lifeline of the national capital region, on Monday finally rolled on the tracks after coming to a screeching halt of over five months ago due to coronavirus pandemic.

Sep 7, 2020

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