Topic: Delhi / State

Delhi to add 225 MBBS and 209 PG medical seats

The government has announced plans to expand medical education and health facilities in Delhi, including additional MBBS and PG seats in the capital’s medical colleges.

Centre gives MCD 20-day deadline over garbage near Delhi railway tracks

The Centre has directed MCD to survey garbage-affected areas near Delhi railway tracks and prepare a comprehensive action plan within 20 days.

PIL seeks ban on feeding pigeons in Delhi public places

A PIL in the Delhi High Court seeks curbs on feeding pigeons in public places, citing sanitation and health risks from droppings and feathers.

Delhi records worst air in 287 days, AQI crosses 350

Delhi’s air quality worsened to its poorest level in 287 days, with the average AQI at 350 and Jahangirpuri reaching 462, according to pollution data.

Only 40 anti-smog guns ready in Delhi, minister issues warning

Only around 40 of Delhi PWD’s 200 old truck-mounted anti-smog guns are ready after inspection, affecting dust-control plans across the capital’s road network.

Namo Bharat Adds 20 Extra Trips as Pollution Relief Measure

Amid rising pollution and GRAP-2 in Delhi-NCR, NCRTC will operate 20 additional Namo Bharat train trips daily from November 4.

IndiGo adopts new VPT technology to modernise pilot training programmes

IndiGo has signed an agreement with Airbus’ Skywise to adopt the A320 Virtual Procedure Trainer, including abnormal and emergency procedures training.

Court acquits five accused in Karawal Nagar mosque arson case

Karkardooma Court acquitted five accused in the Karawal Nagar Allah Wali Masjid vandalism and arson case from the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots.

Morning haze likely in Delhi, temperature may fall to 14 degrees

Morning haze is likely in Delhi on November 4, with the minimum temperature expected between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius and air quality in the very poor category.

NIA opposes Engineer Rashid’s bail, Delhi High Court reserves order

The NIA opposed Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid’s bail plea in the Delhi High Court in a terror-funding case.

Suspended ACP Manasvi Vashishth says he trusts impartial departmental probe

Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishth has reacted after his suspension, saying it is part of departmental process and expressing confidence in an impartial inquiry.

No bail for Neeraj Chopra in ₹840 crore medical scam

New Delhi: The Rouse Avenue Court has rejected former CPA Deputy Controller of Accounts Neeraj Chopra’s regular bail plea in Delhi’s alleged ₹840 crore medical procurement scam.

Delhi seizes 7,000 kg spoiled khoya, 35 samples fail tests

Delhi’s Food Safety Department seized and destroyed about 7,000 kg of unhygienic khoya at Mori Gate, with 35 of 44 samples failing preliminary tests.

Decision on 11 accused including Amanatullah Khan deferred until November 28

The Rouse Avenue special court has deferred until November 28 its decision in the Delhi Waqf Board alleged irregularities case involving AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan and others.

PMO seeks detailed report on protest at Delhi Police headquarters

The PMO has sought a detailed report from Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar over the protest at Delhi Police headquarters and ACP Manasvi Vashisht’s suspension.

Jaideep Sengar seeks sentence suspension relief citing cancer surgery needs

Jaideep Singh Sengar, serving 10 years in the Unnao custodial death case, sought sentence suspension citing cancer surgery; Delhi High Court sought CBI response.

Pappu Yadav files written complaint against Dhirendra Shastri, seeks action

Independent MP Pappu Yadav submitted a written complaint in Delhi against Dhirendra Krishna Shastri over alleged remarks about Lord Krishna and sought an FIR.

Centre tells HC removing Krishi Bhavan Qadeemi Masjid is necessary

The Centre told the Delhi High Court that removing the over 100-year-old Qadeemi Masjid in the Krishi Bhavan complex is necessary for the Central Vista redevelopment project.

Global warming raises preterm births, 8,830 cases estimated in India

A new study estimates 8,830 additional preterm births in India during April 2024 heat, with climate change linked to a major share of cases.

Anand Kaushal’s ‘Humnasheen’ captures heartfelt emotions through ghazals and poetry

Senior journalist and writer Anand Kaushal’s first ghazal and poetry collection ‘Humnasheen’ presents love, separation, loneliness, relationships and hope in simple, sensitive language.