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Posts about weapons on Delhi Police radar

UNDER OPERATION 'FLUSH OUT', IN THE PAST FIVE MONTHS, 55 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED AND SEVERAL MINORS WERE HELD, SAID POLICE OFFICERS

UNION MOS: AAP GOVT PUSHING FOR POOR HEALTH CARE SCHEME IN DELHI

Union minister of state Harsh Malhotra on Friday said that 85 million people are beneficiaries of the Central government's Ayushman Bharat scheme, with Delhi and West Bengal the only states to not implement the programme due to \"political reasons\".

MLA pulls out over '16 desecration case

The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) MLA from the Mehrauli assembly constituency, Naresh Yadav, on Friday announced that he will not contest the 2025 Delhi assembly election unless he is acquitted in a 2016 desecration case in Punjab.

BJP's poll panel to soon finalise 70 picks; allies seek more seats

The central election committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president JP Nadda, is expected to meet soon to finalise candidates for all 70 seats in Delhi and negotiate seat-sharing arrangements with allies for the upcoming assembly elections, according to a senior party functionary.

AIMIM LOOKS TO CONTEST DELHI POLLS FROM 10 CONSTITUENCIES

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is likely to contest at least 10 of the 70 assembly seats in its first-ever Delhi elections, party leaders said on Friday.

MLA pulls out over '16 desecration case

The Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) MLA from the Mehrauli assembly constituency, Naresh Yadav, on Friday announced that he will not contest the 2025 Delhi assembly election unless he is acquitted in a 2016 desecration case in Punjab.

UNION MOS: AAP GOVT PUSHING FOR POOR HEALTH CARE SCHEME IN DELHI

Union minister of state Harsh Malhotra on Friday said that 85 million people are beneficiaries of the Central government's Ayushman Bharat scheme, with Delhi and West Bengal the only states to not implement the programme due to \"political reasons\".

AIMIM LOOKS TO CONTEST DELHI POLLS FROM 10 CONSTITUENCIES

The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is likely to contest at least 10 of the 70 assembly seats in its first-ever Delhi elections, party leaders said on Friday.

BJP's poll panel to soon finalise 70 picks; allies seek more seats

The central election committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which includes Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president JP Nadda, is expected to meet soon to finalise candidates for all 70 seats in Delhi and negotiate seat-sharing arrangements with allies for the upcoming assembly elections, according to a senior party functionary.

Pollution-related traffic challans up amid crackdown

Traffic police impounded an average of 140 end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) per day, and fined 4,800 vehicles per day for plying in Delhi without a valid pollution under control (PUC) certificates between October 15 and December 18, according to data on the crackdown launched as part of its anti-pollution measures in the city.

Experts warn about rise in NO2 levels across city

While Delhi on Friday recorded the fourth consecutive \"severe\" day under the air quality index (AQI) - a scale that uses a weighted formula biased towards particulate matter (PM) - experts warned that levels of another dangerous toxin in the air, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), have been consistently soaring, even during periods of relatively \"low pollution\".

'How can you clean a lake in just a day?': NGT slams DDA's claims

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has criticised the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over its claim of cleaning the Satpula Lake in south Delhi within a single day.

SC upholds decision barring toll collection on DND flyway

Apex court's strong statements

IRRIGATION DEPT TELLS NGT: WILL OVERSEE ALL OF CITY'S KEY DRAINS

The Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that it has taken over all 22 major drains that end up in the Yamuna, making it the sole agency which is now responsible for maintenance and clean-up of drains in the Capital.

4 schools in Delhi, 1 in Noida get bomb threat

At least five schools in Delhi and Noida received bomb threats via email, police said on Friday.

Mumbai's tryst with classical music

the 15-year-old All India Radio got into a spot of trouble with some musical greats.

Prison inmates struggle in Delhi winter season

As the Capital reels under biting cold conditions, Delhi prisons officials have suddenly recorded a spike in the recovery of metallic items—wires, coils, nails—from inmates.

Half of the listed water bodies in city non-existent

ONLY 674 WATER BODIES EXIST OUT OF THE 1,367 ON RECORD; ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN FOR THEIR REJUVENATION, AUTHORITIES SAY

Leopard trapped in poultry farm rescued in Almora district

THE LEOPARD HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE ALMORA RESCUE CENTRE WHERE DOCTORS WILL CONDUCT A MEDICAL CHECK-UP. IF FOUND HEALTHY, THE LEOPARD WILL BE RELEASED

In view of tourist influx, Mussoorie gears up for major traffic overhaul

The Uttarakhand government is gearing up for a major overhaul in traffic management in Mussoorie with a slew of measures, including a comprehensive action plan to tackle persistent traffic congestion, in view of tourist influx, especially in summer months and year-end festivities, people aware of the matter said.

MAN ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING AT FACTORY STAFFER

Haridwar police has arrested a salon worker, who had injured a female factory employee by firing at her at point-blank range on Tuesday at SIIDCUL, officials investigating the matter said.

Police to conduct DNA test of suspects after 16-year-old gives birth

POLICE LODGED A RAPE CASE AFTER THE MINOR AND HER MOTHER REFUSED TO REGISTER AN FIR AGAINST THE ACCUSED

Seer to stage stir after admin denies nod to 'Dharma Sansad'

After Haridwar district administration denied permission for the three-day 'Dharma Sansad' (religious congregation), Juna Akhada Mahamandaleshwar Swami Narsinghanand Giri said he will stage a protest outside the Supreme Court on December 21 to voice his dissent over not being allowed to hold a religious event to pay tributes to Hindus affected by communal violence in Bangladesh.

Schools to be closed in Pauri area amid panic after big cats' sighting

At least 13 government schools and aanganwadi centres will remain closed in Rikhnikhal area in Pauri Garhwal district till December 22 after a tiger and a leopard were spotted in the area, triggering panic among the villagers, an official said.

Soon, verification drive for madrasas in U'khand

It is just a part of BJP's polarisation agenda. They have been trying to target a particular community with their divisive politics KARAN MAHRA, Cong chief

All processes for yatra authority should be done by Jan: Dhami

Chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday directed officials concerned to complete all processes for forming the Yatra Development Authority by January 30 next year and asked them to make efforts to increase the carrying capacity of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri by developing infrastructure facilities at these shrines.

'INDIA-US DEFENCE RELATIONSHIP IS PROGRESSING IN EXCITING WAYS'

The defence relationship between India and the US is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amid the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump.

The Pole Star of India's chess camp, from Anand to Gukesh

Radosław Wojtaszek was around 21 years old and rated 2600 when he joined Viswanathan Anand's World Championship team. He had played against Anand in a Bundesliga game in 2007, which ended in a draw. Soon after, to the Pole's surprise, Anand asked him if he would be willing to join his team.

LIVERPOOL IN LEAGUE CUP SEMIS, ARSENAL ADVANCE TOO

Liverpool moved into the League Cup semi-finals as the holders won 2-1 against managerless Southampton, while Gabriel Jesus ended his goal drought with a hat-trick in Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace on Wednesday.

Ashwin's call and why retirement can be a fresh start

Ashwin's sudden turn midway through a Test series has shocked everyone. It seems he ended his glorious spell angry/frustrated/disappointed; he wasn't central to the Indian team's plans anymore.