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Delhi Police tighten security, check for terror-preparedness during festivals

Delhi Police gave also launched a campaign for the verification of tenants in the national capital as one of the measures to tighten security. 
Delhi Police conducted mock drills, a senior official said. (Raj K Raj/HT File Photo/Representative Image)
Delhi Police conducted mock drills, a senior official said. (Raj K Raj/HT File Photo/Representative Image)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:03 PM IST
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By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi

Situation in Delhi is 'critical': CM Kejriwal amid power crisis

  • "Many chief ministers have written about it to the central government," the chief minister Kejriwal also said.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.(ANI)
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.(ANI)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 02:10 PM IST
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By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhi Metro commute update: Brief delay in services at Pink Line

  • "Delay in services between Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 and Shiv Vihar. Normal service on all other lines," DMRC had tweeted.
Delhi Metro's Pink Line is now the longest operational corridor of the network in the city. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)
Delhi Metro's Pink Line is now the longest operational corridor of the network in the city. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 08:33 AM IST
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By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhi’s air quality to slip into poor category as farm fires pick up

System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (Safar) has predicted that Delhi’s air quality index will now slip into poor category
Stubble burning is considered one of the major contributors to air pollution and smoky haze in Delhi. (PTI Photo/File/Representative use)
Stubble burning is considered one of the major contributors to air pollution and smoky haze in Delhi. (PTI Photo/File/Representative use)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 08:15 AM IST
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CBI nabs two cops for taking bribe from sub-inspector accused of rape

According to the police, the woman constable, who was posted in south district, had on August 3 lodged a rape complaint against a sub-inspector who was earlier posted in the same district.
On Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended Lekhram with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000. Lekhram and Memroth were arrested later, officials added.(REUTERS/Representative image)
On Saturday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended Lekhram with 50,000. Lekhram and Memroth were arrested later, officials added.(REUTERS/Representative image)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:54 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Fire rules red tape keeps open-air dining policy behind closed doors

A senior official from the public health department of the civic body explained that a fire safety certificate is a must for all establishments applying for open air dining spaces.
The National Restaurant Association of India representatives say that the policy should be amended to resolve the confusion over fire NOC condition for terraces.(AFP/Getty Images)
The National Restaurant Association of India representatives say that the policy should be amended to resolve the confusion over fire NOC condition for terraces.(AFP/Getty Images)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:51 AM IST
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By Paras Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Man shoots mother-in-law, wife, arrested

Deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) Shankar Choudhary, said they received a call at 9.45pm on Saturday regarding the murder of two people. When the cops reached the spot, they found two dead bodies of women with gunshot injuries.
Police said the man himself called the police control room and confessed to have murdered the two women.
Police said the man himself called the police control room and confessed to have murdered the two women.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 06:30 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Actress alleges YouTube influencer harassing her, complaint filed: Delhi Police

Deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Gaurav Sharma said the actress alleged that a ‘YouTube influencer’, ho also uses Twitter, has been circulating some messages on social media platforms with the intention of outraging her modesty, and trending some hashtags with regard to some movie scene.
File photo for representational purposes. (iStockphoto)
File photo for representational purposes. (iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 05:39 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhiwale: His October homework

To a visitor at Aditya Raj’s studio in south Delhi’s CR Park, these acrylics on canvas might bear little resemblance to the real world. The 3 pm sky outside is dull blue and without clouds.
Mr Raj, 30, is sketching something straightforwardly relatable—the Majnu Ka Tila gateway in the north of the city.
Mr Raj, 30, is sketching something straightforwardly relatable—the Majnu Ka Tila gateway in the north of the city.
Published on Oct 11, 2021 05:08 AM IST
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By Mayank Austen Soofi

Public works department to begin repairs on GT Road in east Delhi

New Delhi: The Public Works Department (PWD) of the Delhi government will launch a road improvement project on the busy GT Road in east Delhi, officials aware of the development said
The project, which is estimated to cost <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6.87 crore, will be taken up between the Shahdara flyover and the Seelampur flyover. (HT Photo)
The project, which is estimated to cost 6.87 crore, will be taken up between the Shahdara flyover and the Seelampur flyover. (HT Photo)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:09 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent

Delhi govt to enhance greenery on roads to curb dust pollution

New Delhi The Delhi government has decided to enhance greenery on its roads and flyovers with the help of shrubs, hedges, creepers and a variety of flowering plants to curb dust pollution, government officials aware of the matter said on Sunday
New Delhi, India - August 14, 2021: A view of a cycle track, part of the pilot project of redesigning the city roads on the line of European standards at Chirag Delhi-Sheikh Sarai stretch, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 14, 2021. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
New Delhi, India - August 14, 2021: A view of a cycle track, part of the pilot project of redesigning the city roads on the line of European standards at Chirag Delhi-Sheikh Sarai stretch, in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, August 14, 2021. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Oct 11, 2021 12:05 AM IST
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Man arrested for setting Okhla factory on fire

A 26-year-old man was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a thread factory in south east Delhi’s Okhla area on Sunday
One of the locals in the area said the fire began around 4am and 31 tenders had to be rushed to the spot, who brought the fire under control by 7am. (Representative photo/Shutterstock)
One of the locals in the area said the fire began around 4am and 31 tenders had to be rushed to the spot, who brought the fire under control by 7am. (Representative photo/Shutterstock)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:52 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Initiative focussing on women safety, empowerment a ‘success’ , say Delhi cops

Started on July 10, the initiative aimed at curbing crimes, especially against women, and ensure their safety and security, besides instilling confidence and courage among those women residing, working and commuting in the district.
The women constables provide ‘at-the-doorstep policing.(Vipin Kumar/HT file photo)
The women constables provide ‘at-the-doorstep policing.(Vipin Kumar/HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 03:54 AM IST
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Delhi: Durga Puja organisers told to manage idol immersion

The Yamuna river remains out of bounds for idol immersion under guidelines issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT). As a result, in 2019 and 2020, the Delhi government put in place artificial ponds across the city for Durga Puja organisers to immerse their idols — around 30 in 2018 and 105 in 2019.
In usual years, Delhi witnesses around 500-600 Durga Puja pandals.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
In usual years, Delhi witnesses around 500-600 Durga Puja pandals.(Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:51 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, New Delhi

South Delhi open-air dining plan stays indoors as fire law confusion hits policy

The corporation has given out only 69 open-air dining licences — with only 12 establishments getting the licences in the past four months
An open-air dining area at a restaurant in Delhi. (Sourced)
An open-air dining area at a restaurant in Delhi. (Sourced)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 11:52 PM IST
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By Paras Singh

Delhi Police constable shoots brother-in-law after argument over dues

A senior police officer said that in February this year, the constable alone managed to save four members of a family who were trapped in a house that caught fire in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash
The Delhi Police constable, Vikram Singh, pulled out his service revolver after the argument and shot his brother-in-law on his forehead. (Representative photo/Shutterstock)
The Delhi Police constable, Vikram Singh, pulled out his service revolver after the argument and shot his brother-in-law on his forehead. (Representative photo/Shutterstock)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 04:58 AM IST
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By Pankhuri Yadav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

‘Marks jihad’: Kerala sends letter to Centre deploring DU Prof

In the letter, Kerala higher education minister R Bindu said his words cast unnecessary aspersions on the state, and that they were in bad taste intended to create a communal rift.
The Delhi University on Thursday said that the university equally values the academic credentials of all students.(Sanjeev Verma/HT file photo)
The Delhi University on Thursday said that the university equally values the academic credentials of all students.(Sanjeev Verma/HT file photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:52 AM IST
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By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, Thiruvananthapuram:

Cycling infra in Delhi gets upgrade, but experts say some way still go

As part of the cycling push in Delhi, two new sharing projects will be up and running by early next year
People cycling at Rajpath in Delhi (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
People cycling at Rajpath in Delhi (Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:29 AM IST
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By Risha Chitlangia

Unlikely Covid fillip boosts famous scissors market in Meerut

The Covid-19 pandemic has unexpectedly given a new lease of life to Meerut’s 350-year-old scissors industry, which faced a downward spiral in the past two decades due to the growing popularity of Chinese scissors.
(From left) Abdul Aziz and Mohammad Anis at the world famous Kainchi Bazar (scissors market) in Meerut. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
(From left) Abdul Aziz and Mohammad Anis at the world famous Kainchi Bazar (scissors market) in Meerut. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 05:52 AM IST
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Woman gang-raped at gunpoint in Jewar, suspects on run

The victim who also sustained multiple injuries was rushed to the district hospital in Noida’s Sector 30 where her condition is now stable, police said
Representational image (HT Archive)
Representational image (HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 11, 2021 06:43 AM IST
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Delhi logs second death due to Covid this month; last fatality reported on Oct 2

The frequency of fatalities due to Covid-19 has witnessed a significant drop since last month, with only five persons succumbing to the infection in September.
Following Sunday’s numbers, Delhi’s case positivity rate remains at 0.05 per cent, while its fatality rate stays at 1.74 per cent. (HT File Photo)
Following Sunday’s numbers, Delhi’s case positivity rate remains at 0.05 per cent, while its fatality rate stays at 1.74 per cent. (HT File Photo)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 09:57 PM IST
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Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Delhi may be in for power cuts if coal shortage not resolved: Sisodia

Delhi could face power outages if the Central government does not quickly resolve the coal shortage at power plants, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had said on Saturday. His remarks followed reports that over half of 135 coal-fired utilities, which supply more than half of India’s electricity, have fuel stocks to last just under three days.
Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said that the national capital may have to plan power outages if the shortage of coal continued in power plants. (ANI PHOTO.)
Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday said that the national capital may have to plan power outages if the shortage of coal continued in power plants. (ANI PHOTO.)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 05:08 PM IST
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Court stays order directing police to lodge FIR on forced abortion complaint

The magistrate had directed the SHO of Delhi's Mangolpuri police station to file an FIR against the husband and his family on the complaint of an alleged forced abortion in 2017, saying the allegations made by the woman were serious in nature.
Additional Sessions Judge Kiran Gupta passed the directions on a revision petition filed by the woman's mother-in-law, who approached the sessions court against an order passed by a magisterial court on October 7. (Getty images/iStock Photo)
Additional Sessions Judge Kiran Gupta passed the directions on a revision petition filed by the woman's mother-in-law, who approached the sessions court against an order passed by a magisterial court on October 7. (Getty images/iStock Photo)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 02:45 PM IST
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Multiple challenges, no resolve, rue food delivery agents

Riders delivering food to people’s home rue bad working conditions, low pay as well as facing heat from both restaurants and customers
The issues these executives face range from low pay structures, abysmal bonuses and no job security to being ill-treated by restaurant managers and their staff (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)
The issues these executives face range from low pay structures, abysmal bonuses and no job security to being ill-treated by restaurant managers and their staff (Photo: Raj K Raj/HT)
Published on Oct 10, 2021 01:00 PM IST
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By Sanchita Kalra

Delhi Police take actor Leena Maria Paul, partner, into 3 days’ remand

The ED is probing allegations of money laundering against Leena Maria Paul and her partner Sukesh Chandrashekhar
Police personnel outside Tihar jail, where actor Leena Maria Paul and her partner were lodged. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)
Police personnel outside Tihar jail, where actor Leena Maria Paul and her partner were lodged. (Biplov Bhuyan/HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 09, 2021 11:54 PM IST
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By HT Correspondent, New Delhi

Centre denies nod to Delhi govt’s doorstep ration delivery scheme

The letter evoked sharp criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government is colluding with the city’s “ration mafia”
The alleged proposal under consideration with the Delhi government for home delivery does not fulfil the norms of NFSA and therefore, is not permissible in its current form by the government of India,” said the Centre’s letter. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Archive)
The alleged proposal under consideration with the Delhi government for home delivery does not fulfil the norms of NFSA and therefore, is not permissible in its current form by the government of India,” said the Centre’s letter. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Archive)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 04:43 AM IST
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Delhi’s annual air quality index worsens, to further deteriorate next week

Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) reading, jumped from 127 on Thursday to 167 on Friday, and then to 171 on Saturday
As farm fires pick up in Haryana and Punjab, Delhi’s air is only likely to get worse over the coming week. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
As farm fires pick up in Haryana and Punjab, Delhi’s air is only likely to get worse over the coming week. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 04:49 AM IST
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Civil services aspirant found dead in Delhi flat

Deputy commissioner of police (central) Shweta Chauhan said that someone in the building called the police around midnight and told them that the woman was seen hanging from a ceiling fan in her rented flat
When the police reached, they found the door locked from inside. They broke open the door and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
When the police reached, they found the door locked from inside. They broke open the door and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Oct 09, 2021 11:45 PM IST
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Delhi teen, released from juvenile centre 2 months ago, held for stabbing woman

The 21-year-old woman was returning home with her friend when the teenager tried to stab her in the stomach. When she tried to defend herself, the knife hit her right leg. The woman had then told police that before stabbing her, the teenager had abused her for complaining about his “brother”
Police investigation revealed that the teenager stabbed her as revenge for scolding his friend, who had allegedly molested her. (Representative image/iStockphoto)
Police investigation revealed that the teenager stabbed her as revenge for scolding his friend, who had allegedly molested her. (Representative image/iStockphoto)
Updated on Oct 10, 2021 04:52 AM IST
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