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Delhi govt unveils Heat Action Plan 2025 amid soaring temperatures

Launching the plan, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that it is a critical initiative to safeguard our citizens, especially the most vulnerable, from the escalating dangers of extreme heat

Delhi govt unveils Heat Action Plan 2025 amid soaring temperatures
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:21 PM IST

Monsoon likely to further delay Delhi airport's runway refurbishment

DIAL stated on Sunday that it had asked airlines to adjust their flight schedules in response to easterly wind conditions

Monsoon likely to further delay Delhi airport's runway refurbishment
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:19 PM IST

Govt tells HC it sought info from UK on Rahul Gandhi citizenship claim

The Centre has written to the UK government seeking details about claims that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had British citizenship, the Allahabad High Court was told on Monday.

Govt tells HC it sought info from UK on Rahul Gandhi citizenship claim
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 8:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi

It is expected that the two leaders will discuss ways to further expand India-US global strategic ties as well as New Delhi's concerns over Washington's trade policy

PM Narendra Modi meets US Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:51 PM IST

SC orders ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before police on May 2

A bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma said no coercive steps will be taken against Khedkar till May 21, the next date of hearing

SC orders ex-IAS probationer Puja Khedkar to appear before police on May 2
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 7:27 PM IST

SC to hear plea against Samay Raina for ridiculing disabled people

The bench also took note of the statements that the probe against Allahbadia was over and said it would on April 28 hear a plea for the return of his passport in a case

SC to hear plea against Samay Raina for ridiculing disabled people
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Former Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh files personal insolvency at NCLT

Shivinder Singh, along with his elder brother Malvinder Singh, was once among the richest businessmen in India. The duo gained prominence after selling controlling stake in Ranbaxy Laboratories

Former Fortis promoter Shivinder Singh files personal insolvency at NCLT
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:58 PM IST

Non-stop Delhi-Jaipur travel in 2.5 hrs with new expressway link

A new 67-km express highway now connects Bandikui to Jaipur Ring Road, cutting the travel distance by 20 km

Non-stop Delhi-Jaipur travel in 2.5 hrs with new expressway link
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:32 PM IST

Govt to release monthly unemployment data from May 15 for first time

The first set of data will include the figures from January, February and March and thereafter it will be released every month

Govt to release monthly unemployment data from May 15 for first time
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:31 PM IST

'Sab yaad rakha jayega' poet Aamir Aziz accuses artist of lifting his work

Aamir Aziz alleged that his poem had been renamed and re-contextualised in the gallery, making it appear as if it were Anita Dube's original creation

'Sab yaad rakha jayega' poet Aamir Aziz accuses artist of lifting his work
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:20 PM IST

AAP won't contest Delhi Mayor polls, points to BJP's 'triple-engine sarkar'

Aam Aadmi Party's Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP should prove what it can deliver for the people of Delhi. The deadline for mayoral election nominations ends today

AAP won't contest Delhi Mayor polls, points to BJP's 'triple-engine sarkar'
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 5:10 PM IST

First stop Akshardham Temple; US V-P Vance says his kids 'loved it'

The Vances, who are here for a four-day visit during which they are also scheduled to travel to Jaipur and Agra, were at the temple complex for about an hour

First stop Akshardham Temple; US V-P Vance says his kids 'loved it'
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 4:17 PM IST

Standstill for 30 mins: JD Vance visit triggers traffic block in Delhi-NCR

Traffic restrictions on triggers traffic chaos in Delhi-NCR for morning commuters

Standstill for 30 mins: JD Vance visit triggers traffic block in Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 3:55 PM IST

'Nagrik Devo Bhava': PM Modi's good governance mantra to bureaucrats

PM Modi said that India has become the most populous country in the world and emphasised the prioritisation of saturation in basic amenities

'Nagrik Devo Bhava': PM Modi's good governance mantra to bureaucrats
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 3:51 PM IST

We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary, executive functions: SC

Justice Gavai, who was heading a bench also comprising Justice Augustine George Masih, made a similar observation in another matter

We are alleged of encroaching upon parliamentary, executive functions: SC
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

'Some use religion to push hateful politics': SY Quraishi slams BJP's Dubey

Former CEC SY Quraishi's comments came in response to BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's remarks, in which he called Quraishi a 'Muslim commissioner' for criticising the controversial Waqf Act

'Some use religion to push hateful politics': SY Quraishi slams BJP's Dubey
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 3:31 PM IST

India can't be just a spectator in race for tech supremacy: Army officer

The industry and the armed forces can be "co-creators" of a very secure, robust and dynamic India of the future, Lt Gen Aujla said

India can't be just a spectator in race for tech supremacy: Army officer
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 2:47 PM IST

'Tu bahar mil': Convict, lawyer threaten Delhi judge after conviction

A convict and his lawyer threatened a Delhi judge after a cheque bounce conviction, saying she wouldn't make it home alive

'Tu bahar mil': Convict, lawyer threaten Delhi judge after conviction
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

SC says probe against Allahbadia over, to hear passport plea on Apr 28

On February 18, the top court protected Allahbadia from arrest in multiple FIRs filed over his comments during a YouTube show

SC says probe against Allahbadia over, to hear passport plea on Apr 28
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

Waqf Act row: SC allows party to withdraw plea for probe into WB violence

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Koiswar Singh allowed the petitioner in-person advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha to withdraw the petition

Waqf Act row: SC allows party to withdraw plea for probe into WB violence
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 2:02 PM IST