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PIL filed in Delhi HC against construction sealing practices of NDMC, MCD

Practice of sealing premises without serving sealing order and depriving the affected person of their statutory rights is an arbitrary exercise of power and is both unlawful and unconstitutional

Govt offices in Delhi to stay closed on Feb 12 for 'Guru Ravidas Jayanti'

In honor of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Delhi LG declares February 12 a holiday for all government offices, independent bodies, and public projects in the National Capital Territory of Delhi

ACB to take legal action against Kejriwal, AAP leaders on poaching claims

ACB had also issued a notice to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, requesting his presence for an investigation into the allegations of bribes being offered to party MLAs

Lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to Centre, says SC

Upholding the Sikkim High Court verdict, the top court said it is only the state government that can impose taxes on lotteries and not the Centre

Prayagraj issues traffic ban ahead of Maha Kumbh's Maghi Purnima Snan

Prayagraj has enforced strict traffic restrictions ahead of Maghi Purnima at the Maha Kumbh to manage crowds and ensure public safety

36-hour power outage in Gurugram hits 10,000 families after grid fire

A fire at a Gurugram power substation caused a 36-hour blackout, affecting 10,000 families. Residents relied on costly, polluting diesel generators as officials worked on restoration

Clear skies, cold morning and warmer afternoon expected in Delhi today

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the day's forecast indicates a minimum and maximum temperature of 16.76 degrees Celsius and 28.58 degrees Celsius

Guillain-Barre Syndrome: 167 cases detected, 7 deaths so far in Maharashtra

Further, as per officials, seven deaths have been reported, of which one was confirmed as GBS, while six remain suspected

HC grants Engineer Rashid custody parole; son calls it positive development

Abrar Rashid, his son, stated that the people of north Kashmir are happy with the decision and also confirmed that a bail petition had been filed, expressing hope for a favourable outcome

Delhi air quality dips to 'poor', AQI at 282; Noida, Ghaziabad see relief

On Monday, the AQI was recorded at 258 at 8 am and dipped further to 271 at around 4 pm

New Pamban Bridge in Rameswaram all set to become Railways' latest marvel

The bridge is ready to be dedicated to the nation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate it within the next few weeks

Mahakumbh stampede: PIL in HC seeks panel to get missing persons' details

In the PIL, petitioner Suresh Chandra Pandey of Prayagraj district referred to the reports suggesting that the bodies of the stampede victims were being stored in appalling conditions

Cine workers' panel demands ban on comedy show amid Ranveer Allahbadia row

AICWA also added a list of demands, which included a complete ban on 'India's Got Latent,' strict legal action against Allahbadia and Samay Raina, FIRs against all responsible and better regulations

Govt says 255 passengers placed in 'no fly list' in last three years

A person aggrieved due to inclusion in the list can appeal within 60 days from the date of issue of the order, to an appellate committee constituted by the ministry

Sonia Gandhi demands Centre to conduct population census at earliest

Senior Congress leader called the NFSA introduced by the UPA government in September 2013 a landmark initiative aimed at ensuring food and nutritional security for the country's 140 crore people

Business-class flyers from Delhi may soon have to shell out more

DIAL proposes charging international business, 1st class passengers 2x the user development fee

Congress leader Chidambaram finds faults with Budget in Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram termed it a "politically-driven budget" with the income tax cut being the "main thrust" of the Budget with an eye on the Delhi Assembly polls

India Energy Week: Alternative sourcing deals with global firms on cards

Energy Ministers from UK, Qatar and African economies to be present at 3rd IEW beginning today

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SC summons Andhra, Delhi, J&K chief secretaries over misleading ads issue

The court noted that as far as the states of Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, and Jammu & Kashmir are concerned, "there is hardly any implementation of the orders passed" by the court