The 11th Guru M L Koser Festival of Music and Dance began with a jugalbandi of Sitar and vocal recital, followed by an Odissi dance performance. Debapriya Adhikary and Samanvya Sarkar presented a soulful jugalbandi at the Kamani Auditorium. They were accompanied by tabla players Debajit Patitundi and Madhurjya Ranjan Barthakur.
The second edition of the Sitaram Jaipuria Foundation’s Medical and Healthcare Excellence Awards honoured the medical professionals.
The Delhi Jal Board has announced that water supply will be impacted in various areas, including Rohini, from Wednesday to Thursday, owing to a shutdown for the interconnection of the water main at the Keshopur drain and the Peeragarhi Chowk.
Arvind Kejriwal extends wishes to AAP workers on the party's foundation day. During a virtual press conference, he reflects on the growth of the AAP over the past 11 years. Despite being targeted and facing numerous challenges, he mentions that not a single penny of ill-gotten wealth has been found. Kejriwal expresses both joy and sadness, mentioning party leaders in jail on false cases. The AAP, currently in power in Delhi and Punjab, is actively working to expand its base in other states.
Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit is locked in a running feud with the AAP government in Punjab led by chief minister Bhagwant Mann.
A multi-specialty hospital in New Delhi showcased the transportation of a heart from a brain-dead patient to another city for a life-saving transplant. The heart was transported 2000 km to MGM Healthcare in Chennai within 3.5 hours. The transplant surgery was successfully conducted, offering a renewed lease of life to the recipient. A dedicated "Green Corridor" was established from the airport to MGM Healthcare, ensuring the swift and seamless transportation of the organ. This achievement reflects the remarkable strides made in organ transplantation and underscores the potential for further advancements in this field.
The court also asked why the Punjab government doesn’t make the process of crop residue 100% free.
This pertains specifically to salaries and arrears for staff in private unaided schools and recognized private unaided minority schools in the region.
The venerable British era .303 rifles, colloquially known as 'three-nought-three rifles', which have been a steadfast presence in the arsenal of the Delhi Police for decades, are slated for retirement, according to a senior officer. The Delhi Police plans to dismantle approximately 7,000 of these firearms, housed in their armoury unit.
Ashneer Grover, former managing director at BharatPe, and his wife, Madhuri Jain, were prevented from boarding a flight to New York from Delhi airport due to a lookout circular issued by Delhi Police. The couple has been called for questioning regarding a case being investigated by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW). The EOW had filed an FIR in May against Grover and his family for alleged misappropriation of funds and causing losses worth Rs 81 crore to Resilient Innovations Private Limited (RIPL). Grover has denied the charges and stated that he will cooperate with the investigation.
According to the police, Mahendra, a former technician, is accused of obtaining a fraudulent MBBS degree and was employed at the clinic in Greater Kailash-1.
Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in the alleged liquor scam case in February this year. He is currently placed under judicial custody in Tihar jail.
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three people as part of a money laundering investigation against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan linked to alleged irregularities in recruitment of staff for the Delhi Waqf Board.
An earthquake of 2.6 magnitude was reported in Delhi on Saturday afternoon, National Center for Seismology said.
The Delhi high court, has instructed the chief secretary of the city to conduct a comprehensive security and social audit of all Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) shelter homes.
The Delhi government has postponed the implementation of the odd-even scheme, which restricts cars from operating on alternate days, due to a slight improvement in air quality. The scheme was originally planned to be implemented from November 13 to 20. The decision will be reevaluated after the Diwali festival. The Supreme Court has also questioned the effectiveness of the car-rationing scheme and ordered authorities to address farm fires, which contribute to pollution. The odd-even scheme was introduced in 2016 as a measure to combat vehicular pollution
The apex court also asked the Centre and Punjab government about steps being taken as a long-term measure to slowly phase out paddy to restore the water table in Punjab and said, "We want farm fires stopped, we want air quality to get better. It's your business how it occurs," said the
Every aspect of our daily lives has been digitised, whether it is the payments we make, the communications we indulge in, or our source of entertainment. But this comes at the cost of us being vulnerable to data breaches.
The SC, on Tuesday, raised doubts about the effectiveness of the vehicular pollution-reduction scheme and referred to it as "all optics."
The apex court observed that there can't be a political battle all the time and asked Punjab government to stop stubble burning.
The odd-even vehicle rule will be implemented in Delhi from November 13-20 due to worsening air quality. Schools will be closed, except for Class 10 and 12. The air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have reached alarming heights, with the region being enveloped in a hazardous toxic haze for seven consecutive days. The government has implemented strict restrictions, including the prohibition of trucks known to contribute to pollution. The air quality index has exceeded the safe limit, prompting the activation of emergency measures.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, stemmed from a dispute when the victim objected to the family's Pitbull dog defecating in front of her residence.
According to law enforcement, a PCR call was made on Saturday evening, notifying them of a man who had suffered multiple stab injuries to his neck and hand following an attack by two men near the Hanuman Mandir.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to revised targets for the Phase IV project of the Delhi Metro, with the first section of a priority corridor set to open by July 2024, according to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar.
As the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 407 in the morning, Sri Lanka also chose to remain indoors on Saturday. An official from the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) commented, "It was canceled due to the air quality issue," referring to the cancellation of Saturday's training session.
The Republic of Türkiye celebrated its 100th anniversary with a grand reception in New Delhi. The event brought together dignitaries from various fields and featured performances of Turkish classical music. The iconic Qutub Minar monument was illuminated with a Turkish flag in honour of the occasion. Turkish cuisine, including kebap and baklava, was served to the guests, and there was a lucky draw with prizes related to Turkey.
On Friday morning, thick blanket of haze covered national capital as the air quality plummeted to the 'severe plus' category.
Hindu College in Delhi has formed a committee to review the rustication of nine students for "indiscipline" during student union elections. The Delhi University Students' Union (Dusu) requested the review, and a delegation from the Dusu met with the college principal. The committee will meet on November 1 to discuss the matter. Earlier, some students had gone on a hunger strike over the rejection of student nominations for key positions. The Dusu has demanded the immediate revocation of the rustication.
The Directorate of Education (DoE) has requested the Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) to participate in the online admissions process for economically weaker section/disadvantaged/children with special needs (EWS/DG/CWSN) category in private schools. Under the Right To Education (RTE) Act, private schools must reserve at least 25% of their class capacity for EWS/DG/CWSN students. The DCB has until November 15 to consent and provide details of schools. If they agree, they must send school details with GPS coordinates to the DoE to avoid any distance-related issues. The letter states that local authorities will handle monitoring and grievance redressal.