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Person facing casteism has right to change surname: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has said that individuals have the right to change their surnames if they wish to not to be identified with a specific caste that could subject them to prejudice.

MCD to come up with plan to make Delhi free of stray animals: Mayor

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will prepare a plan to make Delhi's streets free of stray animals and shelters will be constructed to accommodate them, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said on Monday. A meeting in this regard will be held with NGOs involved in catching stray animals, she said. Oberoi also flagged off four state-of-the-art cattle catcher vehicles and 12 pruning machines, the MCD said in a statement. "We are providing relief to people from the problem of stray animals. We are also ensuring that stray animals do not face any difficulties. We will have another meeting with the NGOs involved in capturing stray animals. In this meeting, we will prepare a plan to make Delhi's streets free of stray animals," Oberoi said. Arrangements are being made to build shelters for stray animals, she said. "I have written a letter to Cabinet Minister Shri Gopal Rai in the Delhi government regarding this matter," she added. To address the challenges posed by stray animals in Delhi, four

Fire at Delhi's Ghazipur landfill brought under control, say officials

A fire broke out at the Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi on Monday but was brought under control within hours, officials said. The fire was caused due to high temperature and methane generation at the site, they said. A call about the incident was received around 1.30 pm, the Delhi Fire Service department said. A total of 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with a robotic machine to douse the blaze, a senior official of the department said. "By evening, about 60-70 per cent of the fire was doused. It was not allowed to spread further," the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) said in a statement. The fire had spread due to strong winds, a civic official said. Delhi reeled under hot weather conditions on Monday with the maximum temperature settling at 41.2 degrees Celsius, a notch above the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Several excavators and four-five bulldozers working at the landfill site were also pressed into action t

No legal bar on initiating coercive process against witness: Delhi court

A Delhi court has refused to cancel the non-bailable arrest warrant issued against entrepreneur Sachin Dev Duggal in a case related to alleged laundering of Rs 60,000 crore by the Videocon Group which it had obtained from a consortium of banks to develop its oil and gas assets in Mozambique, Brazil, Indonesia, Australia and East Timor. Special Judge Rajesh Kumar Goel dismissed the application moved by Duggal, seeking cancellation of an order passed by the court on February 10, 2023 issuing the warrant against him. The application claimed Duggal was only a witness in the case. While dismissing the application, the judge said there was no legal bar on coercive action if a person, who has been summoned by a probe agency, even as a witness, fails to appear despite the service of notice or summons. "This court could not understand as to how to secure the presence of that person, if he is not appearing despite the service of summons. In that eventuality, the only option would be to go fo

AIIMS expediting 'complete revamp' of IT infra after cyber attacks

Institute has asked NIC to develop dashboard in eHospital for real time hospital bed availability

Rain likely in northwest India, including Delhi due to Cyclone Biparjoy

Light rains may occur in Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand and west Uttar Pradesh on Thursday and Friday under the influence of Cyclone Biparjoy which is gaining steam in the Arabian Sea, said a private forecasting agency. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted light rain and generally cloudy on June 15 and June 16 in Delhi. The cyclone is very likely to cross between Mandvi in Gujarat and Karachi in Pakistan, near Gujarat's Jakhau Port by the noon of June 15 as a very severe cyclonic storm with a maximum wind speed of 125-135 kmph and gusting to 150 kmph. "The cyclone in the Arabian Sea, after making landfall on June 15, may bring scattered unseasonal rains over Rajasthan, Delhi, Uttarakhand and west Uttar Pradesh in the third week of June," Skymet Weather said. However, it clarified that these will not be typical monsoon rains and may not even benefit agriculture operations due to their untimely nature. Kuldeep Srivastava, the head of the IMD's regional forecas

Massive fire at Ghazipur landfill site; 13 fire tenders rushed to spot

A fire broke out at Ghazipur landfill site in east Delhi on Monday, officials said. A call about the incident was received around 1.30 pm, they said. A total of 13 fire tenders were rushed to the spot along with a robotic machine to control and douse the blaze, a senior official of the Delhi Fire Service said. In March 2022, a massive fire broke out at the dumping yard of the landfill, leading to a huge cloud of smoke enveloping the region and neighbouring areas. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai had last year launched a 9-point action plan to prevent incidents of fire at landfill sites. The plan involved construction of a peripheral road around the dumpsites to facilitate movement of vehicles, patrolling teams and fire tenders and a 4-metre high boundary wall with barbed wire fencing to prevent unauthorised entry into the dumpsites. Under the plan, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has been directed to involve an agency for segregation of waste being dumped at the land

Govts came to power, but education was not on their agenda: CM Kejriwal

Neither the BJP nor the Congress talked about education during their respective tenures in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday, while asserting that his government's politics is all about providing education to children. He made the remarks at the inauguration of a new building of a government school for girls in west Delhi's Uttam Nagar. "This school was established in 1985. The governments of (BJP and Congress) came to power. But education was not on their agenda. "Neither the BJP nor the Congress spoke about providing education. But our politics is all about providing education to children," he said. Kejriwal said his government is just the "means to educate children", adding "Probably, God was waiting for the AAP to come to power and improve the condition of schools". "Earlier, girls used to feel that they were going to government schools while their brothers studied in private schools. But now the government schools in Delhi are providing good education. Some

Anti-encroachment drive starts near Lal Quila, Chandni Chowk metro stations

Authorities have begun a special anti-encroachment near various metro stations here as the national capital prepares to host the G20 summit in September. On Monday, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) started a comprehensive week-long drive in areas abutting Lal Quila and Chandni Chowk metro stations, officials said. The multi-agency drive in the densely populated areas involves the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, NDMC, Delhi Development Authority and Delhi Police, and will be staggered over next few days to ensure commuters do not face any hassle in accessing metro stations, they said. The drive near gate no. 1 and 2 of the Lal Quila metro station and gate no 5 of Chandni Chowk metro stations began on Monday and will be conducted daily till June 17, 2023. It has been observed that encroachments by parking of selling carts ('rehris'), vending objects, rickshaws, and other unauthorised establishments outside metro stations cause inconvenience to passengers at these locations. Th

Online banking frauds see huge rise in Delhi post Covid-19 lockdown

The Delhi Police received 5,294 complaints related to debit-credit card and SIM swap frauds in 2022 against 2,483 in 2021

Haryana farmers hold 'mahapanchayat' along Delhi-Chandigarh highway

Traffic on the Delhi-Chandigarh National Highway was disrupted on Monday as farmers gathered there after holding a mahapanchayat in this district to press for minimum support price for sunflower seed. Apart from leaders of various khaps and Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, Olympic medal-winning wrestler Bajrang Punia, one of the grapplers who have been demanding action against outgoing Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, were present at the mahapanchayat. The "MSP Dilao, Kisan Bachao mahapanchayat", called by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni), was being held at a grain market in Pipli close to National Highway-44 which was blocked by farmers a few days ago demanding that the government procure sunflower seed at MSP. After the mahapanchayat the farmers started marching towards the highway. Farmers led by Bharatiya Kisan Union (Charuni) chief Gurnam Singh Charuni had June 6 blocked the national highway near Shahabad for over six hours demanding tha

Blaze in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar factory, 20 fire tenders rushed

A fire broke out in a factory in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar on Sunday, officials said, adding 20 fire tenders have been pressed into service. The Delhi Fire Service officials said there was no report of injuries to anybody. According to fire department, a call about the blaze was received around 6 pm and more than 20 fire tenders are on the job to douse of the fire. The fire-fighting operation is underway, an official said, adding what caused the blaze is yet to be ascertained.

Delhi first to be attacked, similar ordinances coming for others: Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hit out at the Centre over its ordinance on control of services in the national capital, saying Delhi is the first to be "attacked" and similar ordinances will be brought for other states also. Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party's "Maha Rally" at Ramlila Maidan, Kejriwal, who is also the party's national convener, claimed the Centre's ordinance was an insult to the people of Delhi. "The BJP can abuse me and I don't mind that. But I won't tolerate the insult of the people of Delhi," he said. Braving scorching heat, thousands of people gathered at Ramlila Maidan to participate in the "Maha Rally" that was attended by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as well as senior AAP leaders and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal. Addressing the rally, Kejriwal accused the BJP-led Centre of not believing in the Constitution. "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi says he does not accept the Supreme Court's decision, it is 'Hitler shahi' (dictatorship). This black ...

Ordinance sheer disrespect of Delhi people, says CM Kejriwal at AAP rally

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday hit out at the Centre over its ordinance on control of services in the national capital, saying Delhi is the first to be "attacked" and similar ordinances will also be brought for other states. Addressing the Aam Aadmi Party's "Maha Rally" at the Ramlila Maidan, the party's national convener said the Centre's ordinance was an insult to the people of the city. The ordinance says that there will be no democracy in Delhi, he alleged. "There will be dictatorship in Delhi and the LG (lieutenant governor) is supreme. People can vote for whoever they want, but the Centre will run Delhi," Kejriwal said. "I have been travelling across the country and I want to assure the people of Delhi that they are not alone. The 140 crore people of India are with them," he said. Delhi is the "first city to be attacked" and they will bring such ordinances for Rajasthan and other states too, the AAP leader claimed. On the arrests of AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and .

Ensure drivers of DTC bus drive properly: Delhi Court to transport ministry

Delhi Court has directed the Delhi Transport Ministry to ensure that the driver of DTC buses drives in a proper manner.The court passed the direction while granting compensation of Rs 51 lakh to a person who lost his left leg due to rash and negligent driving by a DTC bus driver.The victim had fallen from the bus when he was trying to board the bus and his leg, below the knee, was crushed under the tyre. It was amputated.Motor Accident Claim Tribunal (MACT) Judge Ekta Gauba Mann directed United India Insurance to pay compensation of Rs. 51 Lakh to victim Sudarshan Pradhan.Judge said that the DTC bus driver only slowed down the bus at the bus stand and did not stop the bus. The front gate of his bus was also opened during driving and he was driving the bus rashly and negligently that the petitioner fell down while trying to board the bus and his left leg has been crushed under the tyre of the bus." So, I direct the Ministry of Road Transport, the government of NCT of Delhi, being Head .

DDA carries special responsibility, work gives impression of India: EAM

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) carries a very special responsibility and the change they bring is not just for the capital city, it is an impression of India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. Interacting with the officers and employees of DDA here, Jaishankar said that any change that is brought in Delhi, also has a model impact on the rest of the country. "Sushma Swaraj and I used to discuss that our Minister-Secretary combination was the best one as we have carried out many important responsibilities together. DDA carries a very special responsibility, the change that they bring is not just for the capital city, it is an impression of India. Any change brought in Delhi, also has a model impact on the rest of the country and today, the world is looking at us with a great deal of respect," he said. "My parents also lived in DDA flats. I always wanted to thank all of you for the work that you have done," he added. Minister of State for External Affairs ...

Fire breaks out in hospital in Delhi's Janakpuri, 20 newborns rescued

Twenty newborns were shifted to other medical facilities after a fire broke out at a hospital in west Delhi's Janakpuri area in the early hours of Friday, officials said. According to the fire department, they received information about the fire at 1.35 am following which nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Some furniture items in the basement of the hospital had caught fire. The fire was brought under control at 2.25 am. Twenty newborns were shifted to nearby hospitals. No casualty has been reported, they added.

India's highest altitude bus service between Delhi-Leh restarts via Manali

Country's longest and highest altitude bus service that connects Delhi with Leh via Himachal Pradesh's tourist resort Manali has restarted after remaining closed for nine months

EAM visits Gurdwara in Delhi, Afghan Sikhs raise issue of citizenship

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday visited a Gurdwara in the national capital and met Afghan Sikhs who raised the issue of obtaining Indian citizenship and getting visas

Hoax bomb threat delays Delhi-Mumbai flight by 2 hours at IGI Airport

A Mumbai-bound Vistara airlines flight from Delhi was delayed for about two hours after a passenger said she overheard a fellow traveller speaking about a bomb in his bag, a claim that was later declared a hoax, official sources said Thursday. A designated committee of multiple security, intelligence, airport operations and aviation agencies was convened at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport around 6.10 pm on Wednesday to ascertain this claim reported for flight no UK-941 (Delhi to Mumbai), which was scheduled to depart at 4.55 pm, they said. The passenger reported to the airline crew that she overheard a male passenger saying to someone on phone that the "CISF could not detect the bomb that was in my bag", the sources said. The CISF is the designated aviation security force that undertakes checking of air passengers and their cabin baggage as part of providing a counter-terrorist threat to 66 civil airports in the country. The crew, sources said, immediately informed th