<p>Conspiracy and terror charges have been filed against Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associates by a Delhi court today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhatkal has been associated with the September 2008 serial blasts in Delhi at areas like Ghaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Barakhamba Road and Greater Kailash. The tragedy claimed 26 lives and left 135 people injured.</p>

<p>The present case relates to the twin explosions at Greater Kailash-I in South Delhi; nine people were injured in the blasts at GK&#39;s M-block market. Five cases were lodged in connection to the blasts</p>

<p>Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar were put on trial for various charges punishable under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Explosive Substances Act.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the police, Bhatkal and Akhtar, along with their associates, participated in the conspiracy to carry out the blasts at several places in Delhi on September 13, 2008.</p>

<p>The accused, represented by advocate M S Khan, pleaded not guilty. The court has posted the matter for further hearing on February 28.</p>

<p>The National Investigation Agency arrested Bhatkal from the Indo-Nepal border on August 28, 2013. Delhi Police later took him into custody.</p>

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The National Investigation Agency arrested Bhatkal from the Indo-Nepal border on August 28, 2013

Conspiracy and terror charges have been filed against Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal and his associates by a Delhi court today. Bhatkal has been associated with the September 2008 serial blasts in Delhi at areas like Ghaffar Market in Karol Bagh, Barakhamba Road and Greater Kailash. The tragedy claimed 26 lives and left 135 people injured. The present case relates to the twin explosions at Greater Kailash-I in South Delhi; nine people were injured in the blasts at GK's M-block market. Five cases were lodged in connection to the blasts Bhatkal and his associate Asadullah Akhtar were put on trial for various charges punishable under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Explosive Substances Act. According to the police, Bhatkal and Akhtar, along with their associates, participated in the conspiracy to carry out the blasts at several places in Delhi on September 13, 2008. The accused, represented by advocate M S Khan, pleaded not guilty. The court has posted the matter for further hearing on February 28. The National Investigation Agency arrested Bhatkal from the Indo-Nepal border on August 28, 2013. Delhi Police later took him into custody. (With inputs from agencies)

2008 Delhi serial blast case: Delhi court frames charges against Yasin Bhatkal and aides

<p>Xiaomi launched two phones, Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 pro along with their new surprise tv Mi TV 4&nbsp;in an event in New Delhi on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The major change in the Redmi Note 5 is its bezel-less design as compared to its previous model.</p>

<p>The phone has 8.99-inch display with 18:8 aspect ratio.</p>

<p>It also has 4000mah battery and a 12-megapixel camera with LED flash.</p>

<p>There are two variants of this phone, one is 3Gb with 32 Gb storage and the other one is 4gb with 64 GB storage.</p>

<p>Users who will buy this phone will also get a silicone case free with the device.</p>

<p>The Redmi Note 5 pro is packed with snapdragon 636 processor and has a dual camera with 12 megapixels.</p>

<p>Users buying this will have only one option in storage wise with 64 GB but Redmi offers two variants with different ram. One is &nbsp;4GB and the other one is 6GB.</p>

<p>Xiaomi Note 5&nbsp; 3 GB variant is priced at 9,999&nbsp;and &nbsp;4GB variant at&nbsp;11,999.</p>

<p>Redmi Note 5 pro will be available in 13,999 for 4 GB variant and 16,999 for the 6 GB variant.</p>

<p>No official release date has been announced during the event but users can expect this to be available by next week in a sale on Flipkart and Mi.com.</p>


The major change in the Redmi Note 5 is its bezel-less design as compared to its previous model

Xiaomi launched two phones, Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 pro along with their new surprise tv Mi TV 4 in an event in New Delhi on Wednesday. The major change in the Redmi Note 5 is its bezel-less design as compared to its previous model. The phone has 8.99-inch display with 18:8 aspect ratio. It also has 4000mah battery and a 12-megapixel camera with LED flash. There are two variants of this phone, one is 3Gb with 32 Gb storage and the other one is 4gb with 64 GB storage. Users who will buy this phone will also get a silicone case free with the device. The Redmi Note 5 pro is packed with snapdragon 636 processor and has a dual camera with 12 megapixels. Users buying this will have only one option in storage wise with 64 GB but Redmi offers two variants with different ram. One is 4GB and the other one is 6GB. Xiaomi Note 5 3 GB variant is priced at 9,999 and 4GB variant at 11,999. Redmi Note 5 pro will be available in 13,999 for 4 GB variant and 16,999 for the 6 GB variant. No official release date has been announced during the event but users can expect this to be available by next week in a sale on Flipkart and Mi.com.

Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro launched in Delhi

<p>Another shocking incident of sexual harassment surfaced in Delhi NCR after a student posted a video of a man masturbating while sitting next to her in a bus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, the man is seen exposing himself, touching himself inappropriately in public. The man had a bag cover himself from other passengers while the girl sitting next to him could see his misdoings.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The man in question appears to be middle-aged in the video. The woman also alleged that he tried touching her as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman also tried shouting at the man and draw attention but reportedly there wasn&#39;t much of a response from other passengers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident happened when the bus was passing through Vasant Vihar in south Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman left the bus and went straight to the police station to lodge a complaint for sexual harassment and public obscenity.</p>

<p>The incident took place on February 7, the man is yet to be arrested.</p>

<p>The girl later took to Twitter stating that she simply wants &quot;the person to be arrested as soon as possible&quot;.</p>

<p>She tweeted that her video is a message to &quot;those who are just doing wrong things to women... women have to stand up.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case has been registered and an investigation is underway.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to Delhi Police CRPO, the authorities are trying to identify and locate the man and called the incident a case of perversion.</p>

<p>He also noted that the passengers on the bus should have intervened too.&nbsp;</p>

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In the video, the man is seen exposing himself, touching himself inappropriately in public

Another shocking incident of sexual harassment surfaced in Delhi NCR after a student posted a video of a man masturbating while sitting next to her in a bus. In the video, the man is seen exposing himself, touching himself inappropriately in public. The man had a bag cover himself from other passengers while the girl sitting next to him could see his misdoings. The man in question appears to be middle-aged in the video. The woman also alleged that he tried touching her as well. The woman also tried shouting at the man and draw attention but reportedly there wasn't much of a response from other passengers. The incident happened when the bus was passing through Vasant Vihar in south Delhi. The woman left the bus and went straight to the police station to lodge a complaint for sexual harassment and public obscenity. The incident took place on February 7, the man is yet to be arrested. The girl later took to Twitter stating that she simply wants "the person to be arrested as soon as possible". She tweeted that her video is a message to "those who are just doing wrong things to women... women have to stand up." The case has been registered and an investigation is underway. Case registered & investigation has begun. It's being probed who was he & under what circumstances he did that. It's a case of perversion & depraved mindset. Passengers in the bus should have intervened too: Delhi police CPRO on #Delhi University's student molested by man on bus pic.twitter.com/Ebk1u8Dbnz — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2018 × According to Delhi Police CRPO, the authorities are trying to identify and locate the man and called the incident a case of perversion. He also noted that the passengers on the bus should have intervened too.

Delhi: Man masturbates in bus, girl posts video online

<p>As many as 18 trains were cancelled, 35 delayed, and two rescheduled due to low visibility caused by the persisting cold wave here.</p>

<p>As per the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature will be 26 degree Celsius while the minimum is expected to fall to seven degrees. Furthermore, a dense layer of fog is expected to be seen during the day.</p>

<p>Several parts of North India, including Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region, have been witnessing dense fog and fall in temperatures, affecting normal life besides rail and road traffic.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


The Met department says a dense layer of fog is expected to be seen during the day

As many as 18 trains were cancelled, 35 delayed, and two rescheduled due to low visibility caused by the persisting cold wave here. As per the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature will be 26 degree Celsius while the minimum is expected to fall to seven degrees. Furthermore, a dense layer of fog is expected to be seen during the day. Several parts of North India, including Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region, have been witnessing dense fog and fall in temperatures, affecting normal life besides rail and road traffic.

Dense fog disrupts trains services in Delhi

<p>The rural development minister of Delhi government,&nbsp;Gopal Rai, on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 5 Lakh to&nbsp;next of kin of the victims and Rs 1 lakh to the injured in the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-fire-owner-of-the-factory-arrested-after-blaze-kills-17-30227" target="_blank">Bawana fire incident</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also said that an investigation was underway to find the reason for the fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot; MCD issues license. Delhi government issues license too. The investigation is underway, Probe will reveal who is responsible for the fire,&quot; he said.</p>

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<p>&nbsp;The Delhi Police Commissioner has&nbsp;transferred the investigation of the Bawana Fire to Crime branch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A preliminary report released by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has stated that the factory was carrying out illegal packing and storing of firecrackers though it had&nbsp;clearance for dealing only with plastic goods.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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A preliminary report released by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has stated that the factory was carrying out illegal packing and storing of firecrackers as It had received clearance for dealing in plastic goods only

The rural development minister of Delhi government, Gopal Rai, on Sunday announced a compensation of Rs 5 Lakh to next of kin of the victims and Rs 1 lakh to the injured in the Bawana fire incident. He also said that an investigation was underway to find the reason for the fire. " MCD issues license. Delhi government issues license too. The investigation is underway, Probe will reveal who is responsible for the fire," he said. MCD issues license. Delhi Govt issues licenses too. The investigation is underway, only the probe will reveal who was responsible for it - MCD or Delhi's govt's officers.: Gopal Rai, Delhi Minister #BawanaFire pic.twitter.com/85jlGrUq3G — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018 × The Delhi Police Commissioner has transferred the investigation of the Bawana Fire to Crime branch. A preliminary report released by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation has stated that the factory was carrying out illegal packing and storing of firecrackers though it had clearance for dealing only with plastic goods. Delhi State Industrial&Infrastructure Development Corp's preliminary report on #BawanaFire: Activity mentioned at time of allotment was plastic goods.It was gathered from site that it was being used to carry out packing/storage of fire crackers/explosives w/o obtaining clearances — ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2018 ×

Bawana fire: Delhi govt announces 5 lakh ex-gratia to victims

<p>Two bike-borne men have stopped a school bus, shot the driver, and kidnapped a student in Delhi on Thursday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There were 15 to 20 children on the bus when the attack took place, but the kidnappers took only one child.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The kidnapped child is a nursery student. His father is a businessman.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reasons for the attack and kidnapping, however, are still unclear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The incident shows that the assailants were certain about the identity of the child they were kidnapping.</p>

<p>The incident took place at a time when the police have claimed that there is ground-to-air security in the national capital in view of the India-ASEAN commemorative summit and the Republic Day.</p>

<p>An FIR has been filed and crime branch has also been roped in to crack the case, police said.</p>

<p>Police are currently searching for the abducted kid and have alerted their counterparts in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.</p>

<p>They are probing various angles including personal enmity being the trigger for the abduction of the child, the officials.</p>


The reasons for the attack are still unclear

Two bike-borne men have stopped a school bus, shot the driver, and kidnapped a student in Delhi on Thursday morning. There were 15 to 20 children on the bus when the attack took place, but the kidnappers took only one child. The kidnapped child is a nursery student. His father is a businessman. The reasons for the attack and kidnapping, however, are still unclear. The incident shows that the assailants were certain about the identity of the child they were kidnapping. The incident took place at a time when the police have claimed that there is ground-to-air security in the national capital in view of the India-ASEAN commemorative summit and the Republic Day. An FIR has been filed and crime branch has also been roped in to crack the case, police said. Police are currently searching for the abducted kid and have alerted their counterparts in Uttar Pradesh, officials said. They are probing various angles including personal enmity being the trigger for the abduction of the child, the officials.

Delhi: Bike-borne men stop school bus, shoot driver, kidnap student

<p>A survey conducted by the NGO - Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) - among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The NGO is said to be working with the Delhi Police for about 15 years. Out of the 55% drivers 27% accepted bookings in a highly inebriated state, the survey further revealed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey was conducted between September till December last year. Of the total respondents, 62% confessed that they consumed alcohol in their vehicles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Road safety expert and CADD founder Prince Singhal said: &quot;The research was conducted at 50 prominent public locations of Delhi including airports, railway stations, Metro stations, malls, commercial hubs, office complexes and university areas. 893 out of the 10,000 were drivers of black-and-yellow taxis and 9,107 were cab drivers of radio and app-based cabs.&quot;</p>

<p>Singhal added: &quot;A key finding of the survey was also that Police enforcement on cab drivers was negligible in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida region and that cab drivers if at all prosecuted were usually charged for speeding, red-light jumping, and rash driving but rarely for drunk driving. Since cab drivers are duty-bound to drive sober it is even more pertinent that the police conduct alcohol tests on them&nbsp;especially during 11 pm to 1&nbsp;am on a regular basis.&quot;</p>

<p>The 55% drivers admitted to driving drunk, which is common among drivers due to long working hours and less time off, the survey states.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The survey further reveals that about 90% of the cab drivers have never been policed or checked by their employers for drunk driving or having alcohol in the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The respondents admitted to drinking in the car as it kills time between long waiting periods and it&#39;s &quot;safe and more economical to consume alcohol in the vehicle.&quot;</p>

<p>Other areas where the survey was conducted included IGI airport, railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Central Park, Connaught Place, Nehru Place office complex, GKI and II, New Friends Colony, several top malls, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF City Centre, Ambience Mall, Sector 18 market Noida, Mall of India, Great India Place and Logix City Centre.</p>

<p>These findings question the safety of everyday lives of people traveling in cabs, more so with women who travel late at night.&nbsp;<br />
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A survey conducted by NGO Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive

A survey conducted by the NGO - Community Against Drunken Driving (CADD) - among 10,000 cab drivers revealed that about 55% of them usually drink and drive. The NGO is said to be working with the Delhi Police for about 15 years. Out of the 55% drivers 27% accepted bookings in a highly inebriated state, the survey further revealed. The survey was conducted between September till December last year. Of the total respondents, 62% confessed that they consumed alcohol in their vehicles. Road safety expert and CADD founder Prince Singhal said: "The research was conducted at 50 prominent public locations of Delhi including airports, railway stations, Metro stations, malls, commercial hubs, office complexes and university areas. 893 out of the 10,000 were drivers of black-and-yellow taxis and 9,107 were cab drivers of radio and app-based cabs." Singhal added: "A key finding of the survey was also that Police enforcement on cab drivers was negligible in Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida region and that cab drivers if at all prosecuted were usually charged for speeding, red-light jumping, and rash driving but rarely for drunk driving. Since cab drivers are duty-bound to drive sober it is even more pertinent that the police conduct alcohol tests on them especially during 11 pm to 1 am on a regular basis." The 55% drivers admitted to driving drunk, which is common among drivers due to long working hours and less time off, the survey states. The survey further reveals that about 90% of the cab drivers have never been policed or checked by their employers for drunk driving or having alcohol in the car. The respondents admitted to drinking in the car as it kills time between long waiting periods and it's "safe and more economical to consume alcohol in the vehicle." Other areas where the survey was conducted included IGI airport, railway stations at New Delhi, Old Delhi, Nizamuddin Central Park, Connaught Place, Nehru Place office complex, GKI and II, New Friends Colony, several top malls, DLF Cyber Hub, DLF City Centre, Ambience Mall, Sector 18 market Noida, Mall of India, Great India Place and Logix City Centre. These findings question the safety of everyday lives of people traveling in cabs, more so with women who travel late at night.

Shocking survey reveals 55% Delhi-NCR cab drivers drink and drive

<p>Markets across the Delhi are to remain closed due to the bandh called by the Confederation of All India Traders in protest against the ongoing sealing drive by the municipal corporation of Delhi.</p>

<p>According to reports traders in Khan Market, Greater Kailash 1 and 2, South Extension, Defence colony Connaught place, Karol Bagh, Kamla Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar have said that they will not open their shops.</p>

<p>The traders are also protesting in various parts of the national capital.</p>

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<p>A mass protest has&nbsp;been called at 12 pm at Hauz Qazi in central Delhi.</p>

<p>The shopkeepers and traders have alleged that the shops are being sealed without any prior notice, and even after accepting conversion charges. Traders demanded protection from sealing by bringing a specific law.</p>

<p>MCD has conducted a sealing drive in Delhi against unauthorised shops in Delhi.</p>

<p>Earlier this month about 13 <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ndmc-continues-its-sealing-drive-in-khan-market-on-tuesday-28982">outlets were sealed in Khan Market</a> including cafeterias, restaurants, bars and other stores.</p>

<p>The sealing drive was also conducted in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-khan-market-ndmc-conducts-sealing-drive-in-lodhi-colony-29113">Lodhi colony&#39;s Meharchand Market </a>on January 10.</p>

<p>Restaurants like Khan Chacha and Smokey&#39;s Grill were sealed. Geetanjali Salon, Javed Habib&#39;s, Affinity Salon, Ayena Skin Clinic and Amrapali Jewellery store were also among those sealed.</p>

<p>The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Master Plan 2021 states that any proprietor who uses a property for mixed purposes must pay a one-time conversion charge at the rate notified by the government.&nbsp;</p>

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A mass protest has been called at 12 pm at Hauz Qazi in central Delhi.

Markets across the Delhi are to remain closed due to the bandh called by the Confederation of All India Traders in protest against the ongoing sealing drive by the municipal corporation of Delhi. According to reports traders in Khan Market, Greater Kailash 1 and 2, South Extension, Defence colony Connaught place, Karol Bagh, Kamla Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Krishna Nagar, Rajouri Garden, Chandni Chowk, Sarojini Nagar have said that they will not open their shops. The traders are also protesting in various parts of the national capital. Traders hold protest in #Delhi's Karol Bagh against sealing drive by MCD pic.twitter.com/t565xPc04O — ANI (@ANI) January 23, 2018 × A mass protest has been called at 12 pm at Hauz Qazi in central Delhi. The shopkeepers and traders have alleged that the shops are being sealed without any prior notice, and even after accepting conversion charges. Traders demanded protection from sealing by bringing a specific law. MCD has conducted a sealing drive in Delhi against unauthorised shops in Delhi. Earlier this month about 13 outlets were sealed in Khan Market including cafeterias, restaurants, bars and other stores. The sealing drive was also conducted in Lodhi colony's Meharchand Market on January 10. Restaurants like Khan Chacha and Smokey's Grill were sealed. Geetanjali Salon, Javed Habib's, Affinity Salon, Ayena Skin Clinic and Amrapali Jewellery store were also among those sealed. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Master Plan 2021 states that any proprietor who uses a property for mixed purposes must pay a one-time conversion charge at the rate notified by the government. 'Use conversion charge' is a mandatory payment to be paid when a residential property is used for commercial purposes.

Delhi markets to remain shut after traders protest against sealing drive

<p>The forces that &quot;killed Muslims and burnt Dalits&quot; are now &quot;intruding into our homes, coming after our children&quot;, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, condemning the attack on a school bus by a mob protesting the release of &#39;Padmaavat&#39; in Gurgaon.</p>

<p>Kejriwal said it was imperative to &quot;speak up&quot; against &quot;divisive forces&quot; as people cannot afford to remain silent anymore like &quot;they were&quot; when Muslims and Dalits were targeted in the country in the past.</p>

<p>&quot;I appeal to everyone. We cannot afford to remain silent anymore. They killed Muslims, burnt Dalits alive, thrashed them. Today, they have started pelting our children with stones, have started intruding into our homes. Don&#39;t remain silent now, speak up,&quot; Kejriwal said.</p>

<p>The Delhi chief minister was speaking at a state-level event to celebrate Republic Day at north Delhi&#39;s Chhatrasal Stadium here.</p>

<p>In the nearly 40-minute-long speech, marked by a combative tone, Kejriwal said it was a matter of &quot;shame&quot; that schoolchildren were pelted with stones a few kilometres away from the national capital ahead of the Republic Day.</p>

<p>Kejriwal said people involved in yesterday&#39;s incident should be given strong punishments, &quot;harsher than the punishment Lord Rama had given to Ravana&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;It is the land of Rama, Krishna, Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Kabir and Meera, followers of Prophet Mohammad and Jesus Christ. I want to ask were the people who hurled stones Hindus, Muslims or Christians? Which religion preaches violence against children?</p>

<p>&quot;I am raising this issue ahead of Republic Day with a heavy heart as I love my nation. I cannot see such violence in the country. People here love their country and want peace and love. I request the powers at the Centre (Hukum marano), please spare us,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>


The forces that "killed Muslims and burnt Dalits" are now "intruding into our homes, coming after our children", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, condemning the attack on a school bus by a mob protesting the release of 'Padmaavat' in Gurgaon

The forces that "killed Muslims and burnt Dalits" are now "intruding into our homes, coming after our children", Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today, condemning the attack on a school bus by a mob protesting the release of 'Padmaavat' in Gurgaon. Kejriwal said it was imperative to "speak up" against "divisive forces" as people cannot afford to remain silent anymore like "they were" when Muslims and Dalits were targeted in the country in the past. "I appeal to everyone. We cannot afford to remain silent anymore. They killed Muslims, burnt Dalits alive, thrashed them. Today, they have started pelting our children with stones, have started intruding into our homes. Don't remain silent now, speak up," Kejriwal said. The Delhi chief minister was speaking at a state-level event to celebrate Republic Day at north Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium here. In the nearly 40-minute-long speech, marked by a combative tone, Kejriwal said it was a matter of "shame" that schoolchildren were pelted with stones a few kilometres away from the national capital ahead of the Republic Day. Kejriwal said people involved in yesterday's incident should be given strong punishments, "harsher than the punishment Lord Rama had given to Ravana". "It is the land of Rama, Krishna, Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Guru Nanak, Kabir and Meera, followers of Prophet Mohammad and Jesus Christ. I want to ask were the people who hurled stones Hindus, Muslims or Christians? Which religion preaches violence against children? "I am raising this issue ahead of Republic Day with a heavy heart as I love my nation. I cannot see such violence in the country. People here love their country and want peace and love. I request the powers at the Centre (Hukum marano), please spare us," he said.

Muslims, Dalits done, 'they' are entering our homes, targeting our children, says Kejriwal

<p>A massive fire broke out in a mattress godown in Delhi&#39;s Mundka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About 35 fire tenders were rushed to the place to curtail the fire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though the fire is under control, two firemen have sustained minor injuries.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The firefighting operation is still underway.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Visuals?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Visuals</a> Fire broke out in a mattress godown in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a>&#39;s Mundka: 2 firemen sustained minor injuries, fire fighting operation underway. <a href="https://t.co/ED27zomAD3">pic.twitter.com/ED27zomAD3</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">35 fire tenders engaged in fire fighting operation; Fire is under control now and 2 firemen have sustained minor injuries: Fire officer <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> <a href="https://t.co/tkPP50zdjK">pic.twitter.com/tkPP50zdjK</a></p>
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Though the fire is under control, two firemen have sustained minor injuries

A massive fire broke out in a mattress godown in Delhi's Mundka. About 35 fire tenders were rushed to the place to curtail the fire. Though the fire is under control, two firemen have sustained minor injuries. The firefighting operation is still underway. #Visuals Fire broke out in a mattress godown in #Delhi's Mundka: 2 firemen sustained minor injuries, fire fighting operation underway. pic.twitter.com/ED27zomAD3 — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2018 × 35 fire tenders engaged in fire fighting operation; Fire is under control now and 2 firemen have sustained minor injuries: Fire officer #Delhi pic.twitter.com/tkPP50zdjK — ANI (@ANI) January 25, 2018 ×

Fire at Delhi's Mundka mattress godown, no injuries

<p>The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran.</p>

<p>The next hearing in the matter is on February 6.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi High Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on plea of TTV Dhinakaran seeking directions to EC to permit his camp to continue using AIADMK-Amma name for the upcoming municipal polls.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Delhi High Court asks the Election Commission of Commission to file it&#39;s reply within a week, next date of hearing is February 6.</p>
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<p>Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll&nbsp;had fought the election as an Independent candidate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He beat the AIADMK&#39;s E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.</p>


The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Election Commission of India seeking permission from it to allow the use of AIADMK-Amma name to TTV Dhinakarn camp for the upcoming municipal polls. The court issued the notice to the EC after a plea was filed by TTV Dhinakaran. The next hearing in the matter is on February 6. Delhi High Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on plea of TTV Dhinakaran seeking directions to EC to permit his camp to continue using AIADMK-Amma name for the upcoming municipal polls. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Delhi High Court asks the Election Commission of Commission to file it's reply within a week, next date of hearing is February 6. — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Dhinakaran who recently won the RK Nagar bypoll had fought the election as an Independent candidate. He beat the AIADMK's E Madhusudhanan by over 40,000 votes.

High Court issues notice to EC on TTV Dhinakaran's plea

<p>The Finance Minister while addressing the media on the recapitalisation of public sector banks has assured that the&nbsp;banks were &quot;article of faith&quot; and would never fail.</p>

<p>He said that the Department of Financial Services has been undertaking a detailed exercise as to the amount of capital that needs to be infused into public sector banks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Jaitley said that the main objective of the flow of this capital to the public sector is to keep these banks in good health.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Department of Financial Services has been undertaking a detailed exercise as to the amount of capital that needs to be infused into public sector banks: FM Jaitley <a href="https://t.co/fuXhrtQyBY">pic.twitter.com/fuXhrtQyBY</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The main objective of this flows from the Government&#39;s responsibility to keep public sector banks in good health: FM Jaitley <a href="https://t.co/DYT7BRswom">pic.twitter.com/DYT7BRswom</a></p>
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<p>Referring to the poor condition of the public sector&nbsp;banks, Jaitley said that the government aims to build an institutional mechanism to ensure that they do not experience the same problem that they &quot;inherited&quot;.</p>

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<p>Jaitly was addressing the media to devise a plan for Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan which the ministry had announced in October 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The plan was introduced to support the struggling public sector banks incurring losses for a long time.&nbsp;</p>

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Speaking in the recapitalisation of public sector banks, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said that the Department of Financial Services has been undertaking a detailed exercise as to the amount of capital that needs to be infused into public sector banks.

The Finance Minister while addressing the media on the recapitalisation of public sector banks has assured that the banks were "article of faith" and would never fail. He said that the Department of Financial Services has been undertaking a detailed exercise as to the amount of capital that needs to be infused into public sector banks. Jaitley said that the main objective of the flow of this capital to the public sector is to keep these banks in good health. Department of Financial Services has been undertaking a detailed exercise as to the amount of capital that needs to be infused into public sector banks: FM Jaitley pic.twitter.com/fuXhrtQyBY — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × The main objective of this flows from the Government's responsibility to keep public sector banks in good health: FM Jaitley pic.twitter.com/DYT7BRswom — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Referring to the poor condition of the public sector banks, Jaitley said that the government aims to build an institutional mechanism to ensure that they do not experience the same problem that they "inherited". #WATCH: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley addresses the media in Delhi https://t.co/LE2L43PX2z — ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2018 × Jaitly was addressing the media to devise a plan for Rs 2.11 lakh crore recapitalisation plan which the ministry had announced in October 2017. The plan was introduced to support the struggling public sector banks incurring losses for a long time.

Govt to ensure good flow of capital to public sector banks to ensure their good health: Arun Jaitley

<p>Rain lashed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning with heavy snowfall turning the valley into a winter wonderland.</p>

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<p>Vehicular traffic has also been restricted on Srinagar-Jammu highway.</p>

<p>&quot;Due to slippery road conditions and fresh snowfall at the Jawahar tunnel and other areas, the highway has been closed,&quot; a senior traffic department official said.</p>

<p>According to reports the weather conditions to remain same till Tuesday.</p>

<p>The minimum temperature recorded in the morning was zero in Srinagar and 4.6 in Gulmarg.</p>

<p>This is the first major snowfall in Kashmir of this winter.</p>

<p>The meteorological department has reported January month to be the driest in terms of rainfall in the last 38 years.</p>

<p>Reports say Kargil in the Ladakh region continued to be the coldest place in the state at minus 14 degrees Celsius, while nearby Leh town was also freezing at minus 11.3 degrees Celsius last night.</p>

<p>District of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh also received fresh snowfall.</p>

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<p>Delhi&#39;s weather also likely to be affected due to the thunderstorm predictions by Indian Meteorological Department.</p>

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Vehicular traffic has also been restricted on Sri Nagar-Jammu highway due to the slippery conditions

Rain lashed in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday morning with heavy snowfall turning the valley into a winter wonderland. #WATCH: #JammuAndKashmir's Srinagar turns into a winter wonderland, with the onset of fresh snowfall. pic.twitter.com/4UM7hb75Dt — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2018 × Vehicular traffic has also been restricted on Srinagar-Jammu highway. "Due to slippery road conditions and fresh snowfall at the Jawahar tunnel and other areas, the highway has been closed," a senior traffic department official said. According to reports the weather conditions to remain same till Tuesday. The minimum temperature recorded in the morning was zero in Srinagar and 4.6 in Gulmarg. This is the first major snowfall in Kashmir of this winter. The meteorological department has reported January month to be the driest in terms of rainfall in the last 38 years. Reports say Kargil in the Ladakh region continued to be the coldest place in the state at minus 14 degrees Celsius, while nearby Leh town was also freezing at minus 11.3 degrees Celsius last night. District of Shimla, Himachal Pradesh also received fresh snowfall. #HimachalPradesh Shimla district's Nawar Valley receives fresh snowfall pic.twitter.com/OISPLjBrAz — ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2018 × Delhi's weather also likely to be affected due to the thunderstorm predictions by Indian Meteorological Department.

Watch: Snowfall in J&K, traffic restricted in Srinagar-Jammu highway

<p>The mega premiere of the show &quot;Swami Ramdev: Ek Sangharsh&quot;&#39;, based on the life of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, was held at Delhi&#39;s Chhatrasal Stadium on Saturday.</p>

<p>The event was attended by Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and other Union Ministers.</p>

<p>The 60-minute TV serial is based on the&nbsp;never before seen life journey of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev. Over 20,000 people will participate in the screening, which will be telecast on the Discovery Jeet, the entertainment channel from Discovery India.</p>

<p>Speaking at the event, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said,&quot;With the help of Modi<em>ji</em> and Amit<em>ji</em>, we will change the world. In the coming years, efforts will be made to re-establish the Vedic education of the country. &quot;</p>

<p>&quot;The life that Swamiji has preached will now be a part of television. People around the world will be able to learn and know about him. I congratulate Discovery Channel as well as the entire cast for the show,&quot; said Acharya Balkrishan in the event.</p>

<p>Speaking at the event, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lauded Baba Ramdev&#39;s efforts in popularising the ancient practice of yoga.</p>

<p>&quot;Swami Ramdev has contributed a lot to this country and society. His contribution has been immense in the field of yoga, he took this ancient practice to each and every household in this country,&quot; said Arun Jaitley.</p>

<p>&quot;He first emerged as a yoga teacher and it became a mass movement in India. At that time it seemed he is just a yoga teacher but he was also a social activist. Swami<em>ji </em>emerged as a voice of those oppressed due to corruption,&quot; added Jaitley.</p>

<p>BJP President Arun Jaitley said that Swami Ramdev gave the option of &quot;swadeshi&quot;&nbsp;to the nation.</p>

<p>&quot;In a short life, Baba Ramdev revived Yoga and Ayurveda not only in India but in the entire world at a time when it was almost forgotten. He gave the option of &#39;swadeshi&#39; to the nation by the means of Patanjali,&quot; said Amit Shah.</p>

<p>The biopic series set to hit the TV screens from February 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People showed their excitement for the upcoming TV series on Twitter:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I&#39;m so eager to watch this show <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SwamiRamdevEkSangharsh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SwamiRamdevEkSangharsh</a> from 12th February everyday at 8.30pm <a href="https://t.co/MKVTUd61DD">pic.twitter.com/MKVTUd61DD</a></p>
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The biopic series set to hit the TV screens from February 12

The mega premiere of the show "Swami Ramdev: Ek Sangharsh"', based on the life of Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev, was held at Delhi's Chhatrasal Stadium on Saturday. The event was attended by Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishan, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and other Union Ministers. The 60-minute TV serial is based on the never before seen life journey of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev. Over 20,000 people will participate in the screening, which will be telecast on the Discovery Jeet, the entertainment channel from Discovery India. Speaking at the event, yoga guru Baba Ramdev said,"With the help of Modiji and Amitji, we will change the world. In the coming years, efforts will be made to re-establish the Vedic education of the country. " "The life that Swamiji has preached will now be a part of television. People around the world will be able to learn and know about him. I congratulate Discovery Channel as well as the entire cast for the show," said Acharya Balkrishan in the event. Speaking at the event, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley lauded Baba Ramdev's efforts in popularising the ancient practice of yoga. "Swami Ramdev has contributed a lot to this country and society. His contribution has been immense in the field of yoga, he took this ancient practice to each and every household in this country," said Arun Jaitley. "He first emerged as a yoga teacher and it became a mass movement in India. At that time it seemed he is just a yoga teacher but he was also a social activist. Swamiji emerged as a voice of those oppressed due to corruption," added Jaitley. BJP President Arun Jaitley said that Swami Ramdev gave the option of "swadeshi" to the nation. "In a short life, Baba Ramdev revived Yoga and Ayurveda not only in India but in the entire world at a time when it was almost forgotten. He gave the option of 'swadeshi' to the nation by the means of Patanjali," said Amit Shah. The biopic series set to hit the TV screens from February 12. People showed their excitement for the upcoming TV series on Twitter: I am sure the #SwamiRamdevEkSangharsh will be inspiring for everyone pic.twitter.com/aDduMCShJD — Archana Indian (@archanadas75048) February 10, 2018 × I'm so eager to watch this show #SwamiRamdevEkSangharsh from 12th February everyday at 8.30pm pic.twitter.com/MKVTUd61DD — The Great Warrior (@Raghu587143) February 10, 2018 × Waiting for the #SwamiRamdevEkSangharsh show ???????? pic.twitter.com/1T7efwAb3j — Pahadi (@pahadikumaoni) February 10, 2018 ×

Special screening of  'Swami Ramdev: Ek Sangharsh' held at Delhi, Twitter excited

<p>The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Union Home Secretary and the Commissioner of Delhi Police after a biker met with an accident and died on the spot.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">National Human Rights Commission issued notices to the Union Home Secretary &amp; Commissioner of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a> Police over death of a bike-borne youth after his throat got slit by a metal wire tied by Delhi Police personnel with the two unmanned barricades in Netaji Subhash Place on Feb 8</p>
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<p>21-year old Abhishek Kumar was speeding his way back home from a wedding when he got stuck in a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-biker-neck-slit-by-wire-between-police-barricades-dies-on-spot-32241">wire between two police barricades</a> and got his throat slit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident occurred late Wednesday night in Netaji Subhash Place, West Delhi.</p>

<p>An FIR was lodged while four police constables were suspended on charges of negligence.</p>

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<p>Kumar&#39;s kin also alleged that no police personnel was present at the spot. They noted that the area was not well lit due to which Abhishek was not able to spot the wire.&nbsp;</p>

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An FIR was lodged while four police constables were suspended on charges of negligence

The National Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the Union Home Secretary and the Commissioner of Delhi Police after a biker met with an accident and died on the spot. National Human Rights Commission issued notices to the Union Home Secretary & Commissioner of #Delhi Police over death of a bike-borne youth after his throat got slit by a metal wire tied by Delhi Police personnel with the two unmanned barricades in Netaji Subhash Place on Feb 8 — ANI (@ANI) February 9, 2018 × 21-year old Abhishek Kumar was speeding his way back home from a wedding when he got stuck in a wire between two police barricades and got his throat slit. The accident occurred late Wednesday night in Netaji Subhash Place, West Delhi. An FIR was lodged while four police constables were suspended on charges of negligence. Raaste mein barricades the & usko taar se baandha gaya tha. Jab woh aa raha tha, toh itna andhera tha ki usko woh taar nazar nahi aaya & woh taar usse neck pe laga: Sunil, Relative of the victim. pic.twitter.com/TeClkCVIXz — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2018 × Kumar's kin also alleged that no police personnel was present at the spot. They noted that the area was not well lit due to which Abhishek was not able to spot the wire. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi: After biker's death, NHRC issues notice to Union Home Secretary

<p>The Supreme Court slammed the Kejriwal government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over the&nbsp;introduction of amendments in the Delhi Master Plan, 2021.</p>

<p>The Kejriwal government previously noted that the proposed amendments are likely to provide relief to the traders.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apex court asked the state government if the traffic conditions, fire safety and the safety of buildings in the city were taken into consideration before proposing the amendments.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court sought an answer from the state government if any new measures were taken to tackle air pollution. It also asked whether an environmental impact assessment was conducted before proposing amendments to the master plan.</p>

<p>The bench has demanded an affidavit giving details on whether issues like safety of buildings, traffic congestion, parking and availability of civic amenities were taken into account before proposing the amendment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Over 100 establishments have been shut in the sealing drive ordered against the misuse of residential properties for commercial use and non-payment of &#39;conversion charge&#39;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court will hear the case again in a couple of weeks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


The court sought an answer from the state government if any new measures were taken to tackle air pollution

The Supreme Court slammed the Kejriwal government and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) over the introduction of amendments in the Delhi Master Plan, 2021. The Kejriwal government previously noted that the proposed amendments are likely to provide relief to the traders. The apex court asked the state government if the traffic conditions, fire safety and the safety of buildings in the city were taken into consideration before proposing the amendments. The court sought an answer from the state government if any new measures were taken to tackle air pollution. It also asked whether an environmental impact assessment was conducted before proposing amendments to the master plan. The bench has demanded an affidavit giving details on whether issues like safety of buildings, traffic congestion, parking and availability of civic amenities were taken into account before proposing the amendment. Over 100 establishments have been shut in the sealing drive ordered against the misuse of residential properties for commercial use and non-payment of 'conversion charge'. The court will hear the case again in a couple of weeks. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi sealing drive: Supreme Court slams Kejriwal government over changes in Master Plan 

<p>A 21-year old boy lost his life as he didn&#39;t spot a wire between two police barricades and got his throat slit by the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Abhishek Kumar was speeding his way back home from a wedding Wednesday night.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An FIR has been filed while four police constables have been suspended on charges of negligence.</p>

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<p>Abhishek&#39;s family shared that two police barricades stationed at the two ends of the road were joined by a thick wire. There was no light on the road due to which Kumar was unable to spot the wire and met with the accident.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kumar&#39;s kin also shared that no police personnel was present on the spot when the accident happened.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police confirmed that Abhishek&#39;s death was caused due to the cut around his, he died on the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident happened in Netaji Subhash Place, West Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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Police confirmed that Abhishek's death was caused due to the cut around his, he died on the spot

A 21-year old boy lost his life as he didn't spot a wire between two police barricades and got his throat slit by the same. Abhishek Kumar was speeding his way back home from a wedding Wednesday night. An FIR has been filed while four police constables have been suspended on charges of negligence. #Delhi: SHO Netaji Subhash Place sent to district line following incident where a 21-year-old motorcyclist died yesterday after his neck was stuck in a wire that was tied between two barricades which were placed on the road by Police near Netaji Subhash Place. — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2018 × Abhishek's family shared that two police barricades stationed at the two ends of the road were joined by a thick wire. There was no light on the road due to which Kumar was unable to spot the wire and met with the accident. Kumar's kin also shared that no police personnel was present on the spot when the accident happened. Kuch time baad yahin pe uski death ho gayi. Iss jagah pe koi bhi police wala nahi tha, sthaaniya logon ne hi uski madad ki. Yahaan pe PCR honi chahiye thi. Iske aane se 15 minute pehle bhi ek aur aadmi ko gardan pe nishaan laga tha: Sunil, Relative of the victim. pic.twitter.com/J3QACAVleY — ANI (@ANI) February 8, 2018 × Police confirmed that Abhishek's death was caused due to the cut around his, he died on the spot. The accident happened in Netaji Subhash Place, West Delhi. (With inputs from ANI)

Delhi: Biker's neck slit by wire between police barricades, dies on the spot

<p>Saudi Arabia has allowed Air India to use its airspace for flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv, Israeli daily Haaretz reported.<br />
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However, it could not be confirmed from either the ministry of civil aviation here or Air India.<br />
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According to a spokesperson of the airline, the national carrier has sought permission from regulatory body DGCA for thrice-a-week flight services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March, which is awaited.<br />
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According to the official, an approval from Saudi Arabia to use its airspace will allow Air India to take a shorter route by flying over Ahmedabad, Muscat, Saudi Arabia and then land at Tel Aviv.<br />
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This route will lead to a shorter flight duration between the two cities by two and a half hours and save fuel costs, the official said.<iframe frameborder="0" height="0" id="google_ads_iframe_/1068322/NDTV_News_ROS_Native_Outstream_0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" name="google_ads_iframe_/1068322/NDTV_News_ROS_Native_Outstream_0" scrolling="no" title="3rd party ad content" width="100%"></iframe>As of now, Israel&#39;s El Al flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai take a seven-hour circuitous route and fly over the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and then enter India and avoid countries that are on the direct flight path such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan.</p>

<p>Due to route overflying issues Air India was earlier also examining the possibility of operating flights from Mumbai to Tel Aviv.<br />
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The national carrier has sought permission from regulatory body DGCA for thrice-a-week flight services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March, which is awaited.

Saudi Arabia has allowed Air India to use its airspace for flights between Delhi and Tel Aviv, Israeli daily Haaretz reported. However, it could not be confirmed from either the ministry of civil aviation here or Air India. According to a spokesperson of the airline, the national carrier has sought permission from regulatory body DGCA for thrice-a-week flight services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March, which is awaited. Another Air India official said the airline is also waiting for slots at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport and Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport. Many Arab and Islamic nations do not recognise Israel and, therefore, disallow airlines from using their airspace for flight services to that country. According to the official, an approval from Saudi Arabia to use its airspace will allow Air India to take a shorter route by flying over Ahmedabad, Muscat, Saudi Arabia and then land at Tel Aviv. This route will lead to a shorter flight duration between the two cities by two and a half hours and save fuel costs, the official said.As of now, Israel's El Al flights between Tel Aviv and Mumbai take a seven-hour circuitous route and fly over the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and then enter India and avoid countries that are on the direct flight path such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Due to route overflying issues Air India was earlier also examining the possibility of operating flights from Mumbai to Tel Aviv. Israel's tourism ministry has announced a one-time grant of 750,000 euros to Air India for flight operations.

Saudi Arabia allows Air India to use airspace for flights

<p>17 trains have been delayed and&nbsp;22 have been cancelled on Tuesday due to operational reasons in Delhi, officials said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The exact reason for the faulty in operations have&nbsp;yet to be identified. Further details are awaited.</p>

<p>In addition, the rail service operations have been severely&nbsp;hit by the continuous fog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Several trains have been cancelled, delayed and reschedules previously due to low visibility in the national capital region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, almost 10 trains were cancelled and 19 were late due to low visibility in the national capital region on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minimum temperature in Delhi has been recorded at nine degrees with a highest going up to 23 degrees on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

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The exact reason for the faulty in operation has yet to be identified. Further details are awaited.

17 trains have been delayed and 22 have been cancelled on Tuesday due to operational reasons in Delhi, officials said. The exact reason for the faulty in operations have yet to be identified. Further details are awaited. In addition, the rail service operations have been severely hit by the continuous fog. Several trains have been cancelled, delayed and reschedules previously due to low visibility in the national capital region. Meanwhile, almost 10 trains were cancelled and 19 were late due to low visibility in the national capital region on Monday. The minimum temperature in Delhi has been recorded at nine degrees with a highest going up to 23 degrees on Tuesday.

17 trains delayed, 22 cancelled due to operational reasons

<p>Father of 23-year-old Ankit Saxena has now demanded death sentence for the culprit of his son&#39;s death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ankit&#39;s father, Yashpal Saxena, said that he will be &quot;thankful&quot; if the Delhi government will help his family in fighting the case.</p>

<p>&quot;We want justice. Murderers of my son should get a death sentence. I am an ordinary man and I have no resources to fight the case. If Delhi government helps us in getting best advocates and making a strong case, I will be thankful,&quot; said Ankit&#39;s father.</p>

<p>Ankit was stabbed to death in west Delhi&#39;s Khyala area on February 1 by his girlfriend&#39;s family members - who were against their relationship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ankit-saxena-murder-delhis-khyala-area-remains-tense-31708">Ankit Saxena murder: Delhi&#39;s Khyala area remains tense</a></p>

<p>Police arrested woman&#39;s father Akbar Ali, mother Shahnaaz, a juvenile younger brother and uncle Mohd. Salim on February 2. They were produced before a court which sent them to judicial custody.</p>

<p>The woman claimed a threat to her life and was sent to Nari Niketan. The family of the deceased has been given security, police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-get-best-lawyer-to-get-ankit-justice-arvind-kejriwalon-ankit-saxenas-murder-31740">Arvind Kejriwal </a>expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder and met with his kin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He condemned the incident and noted that the government of Delhi will try its utmost to get the best lawyer to defend Saxena&#39;s case and ensure that the culprits are punished.&nbsp;</p>


Ankit Saxena's father Yashpal said he will be 'thankful' if the Delhi government helps his family fight the case

Father of 23-year-old Ankit Saxena has now demanded death sentence for the culprit of his son's death. Ankit's father, Yashpal Saxena, said that he will be "thankful" if the Delhi government will help his family in fighting the case. "We want justice. Murderers of my son should get a death sentence. I am an ordinary man and I have no resources to fight the case. If Delhi government helps us in getting best advocates and making a strong case, I will be thankful," said Ankit's father. Ankit was stabbed to death in west Delhi's Khyala area on February 1 by his girlfriend's family members - who were against their relationship. Also read: Ankit Saxena murder: Delhi's Khyala area remains tense Police arrested woman's father Akbar Ali, mother Shahnaaz, a juvenile younger brother and uncle Mohd. Salim on February 2. They were produced before a court which sent them to judicial custody. The woman claimed a threat to her life and was sent to Nari Niketan. The family of the deceased has been given security, police said. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena's murder and met with his kin. He condemned the incident and noted that the government of Delhi will try its utmost to get the best lawyer to defend Saxena's case and ensure that the culprits are punished.

Father of Delhi photographer killed by lover's family demands death sentence

<p>The Supreme Court on Monday castigated Delhi&#39;s civic authorities for &quot;keeping their eyes closed&quot; and waiting for disaster to happen, questioning the DDA on its proposals to change the city&#39;s Master Plan 2021.</p>

<p>Hearing a matter related to sealing in Delhi, the apex court said it appeared that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) was &quot;succumbing to some pressure&quot;.</p>

<p>&quot;Everybody in Delhi is just keeping their eyes closed and waiting for disaster to happen. You (civic bodies) have learnt nothing from Uphaar fire tragedy and incidents in Bawana and Kamala Mills,&quot; a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said.</p>

<p>The DDA recently proposed bringing uniform floor area ratio (FAR) for shop-cum-residence plots and complexes at par with residential plots, a move that would come as a big relief to traders facing the threat of sealing.</p>

<p>FAR is the ratio of a building&#39;s total floor area (gross floor area) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built.</p>

<p>During the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who was appearing for some of the petitioners, said the DDA had recently proposed changes in the Master Plan.</p>

<p>&quot;What about the people who are staying in Delhi?&quot; the bench asked DDA.</p>

<p>&quot;You have to hear the people also. You cannot hear only some people,&quot; it said.</p>

<p>The bench referred to the ongoing illegal constructions in Delhi and asked, &quot;Are you (DDA) looking after the interest of the people of Delhi or not?&quot;</p>

<p>Stressing that there has to be rule of law, the court said Delhi was grappling with several problems like waste management, pollution and parking.</p>

<p>&quot;Twenty out of 13 most polluted cities of the world are in India. Delhi is perhaps the most polluted. I do not know what civic authorities are doing in Delhi,&quot; Justice Lokur observed.</p>

<p>The bench directed the DDA to file an affidavit within two weeks, indicating the changes it proposes in Master Plan 2021.</p>

<p>The DDA&#39;s proposals are expected to come as a big relief to traders, who have been seeking uniform FAR, as several properties have been sealed by the civic bodies recently.</p>

<p>Civic bodies in north, south and central Delhi have been carrying out sealing drives. It started in December last year with action against more than 50 shops in Defence Colony Market at the instance of a Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee.</p>

<p>The apex court had observed on January 31 that the mandate given to its monitoring committee to oversee implementation of laws relating to the sealing of illegal premises in Delhi does not mean that other authorities would not do their work.</p>

<p>The court made the observation while hearing the pleas by traders of a marble market in south Delhi where South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) had carried out sealing drive as per the direction of the monitoring committee.</p>

<p>The apex court had earlier observed that the rule of law over sanction to construct buildings had &quot;completely broken down&quot; in Delhi and expressed concern over illegal construction.</p>

<p>It had also ordered restoration of its 2006 monitoring committee to identify and seal such offending structures.</p>

<p>The monitoring committee, comprising K J Rao, former advisor to the Election Commissioner, Bhure Lal, Chairman, EPCA and Major General (Retd) Som Jhingan, was set up on March 24, 2006, by the apex court.&nbsp;</p>


Everybody in Delhi is just keeping their eyes closed and waiting for disaster to happen. You (civic bodies) have learnt nothing from Uphaar fire tragedy and incidents in Bawana and Kamala Mills,'a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said

The Supreme Court on Monday castigated Delhi's civic authorities for "keeping their eyes closed" and waiting for disaster to happen, questioning the DDA on its proposals to change the city's Master Plan 2021. Hearing a matter related to sealing in Delhi, the apex court said it appeared that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) was "succumbing to some pressure". "Everybody in Delhi is just keeping their eyes closed and waiting for disaster to happen. You (civic bodies) have learnt nothing from Uphaar fire tragedy and incidents in Bawana and Kamala Mills," a bench comprising Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta said. The DDA recently proposed bringing uniform floor area ratio (FAR) for shop-cum-residence plots and complexes at par with residential plots, a move that would come as a big relief to traders facing the threat of sealing. FAR is the ratio of a building's total floor area (gross floor area) to the size of the piece of land upon which it is built. During the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, who was appearing for some of the petitioners, said the DDA had recently proposed changes in the Master Plan. "What about the people who are staying in Delhi?" the bench asked DDA. "You have to hear the people also. You cannot hear only some people," it said. The bench referred to the ongoing illegal constructions in Delhi and asked, "Are you (DDA) looking after the interest of the people of Delhi or not?" Stressing that there has to be rule of law, the court said Delhi was grappling with several problems like waste management, pollution and parking. "Twenty out of 13 most polluted cities of the world are in India. Delhi is perhaps the most polluted. I do not know what civic authorities are doing in Delhi," Justice Lokur observed. The bench directed the DDA to file an affidavit within two weeks, indicating the changes it proposes in Master Plan 2021. The DDA's proposals are expected to come as a big relief to traders, who have been seeking uniform FAR, as several properties have been sealed by the civic bodies recently. Civic bodies in north, south and central Delhi have been carrying out sealing drives. It started in December last year with action against more than 50 shops in Defence Colony Market at the instance of a Supreme Court-appointed monitoring committee. The apex court had observed on January 31 that the mandate given to its monitoring committee to oversee implementation of laws relating to the sealing of illegal premises in Delhi does not mean that other authorities would not do their work. The court made the observation while hearing the pleas by traders of a marble market in south Delhi where South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) had carried out sealing drive as per the direction of the monitoring committee. The apex court had earlier observed that the rule of law over sanction to construct buildings had "completely broken down" in Delhi and expressed concern over illegal construction. It had also ordered restoration of its 2006 monitoring committee to identify and seal such offending structures. The monitoring committee, comprising K J Rao, former advisor to the Election Commissioner, Bhure Lal, Chairman, EPCA and Major General (Retd) Som Jhingan, was set up on March 24, 2006, by the apex court.

Delhi's civic authorities waiting for disaster to happen: Supreme Court

<p>Almost 10 trains were cancelled and 19 were late due to low visibility in the national capital region on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) informed that three trains were also rescheduled on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The minimum temperature in Delhi has been recorded at nine degrees with a highest going up to 23 degrees.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR stands around 168-183. The air quality in Dwarka was recorded at AQI 207 while that in RK&nbsp;Puram was recorded at AQI 285, both falling under the &lsquo;very unhealthy&rsquo; category.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As many as 16 trains were cancelled, 23 were delayed and three were rescheduled due to low visibility as fog covered the national capital on Sunday as well.&nbsp;<br />
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The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR stands around 168-183

Almost 10 trains were cancelled and 19 were late due to low visibility in the national capital region on Monday. The Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) informed that three trains were also rescheduled on Monday. The minimum temperature in Delhi has been recorded at nine degrees with a highest going up to 23 degrees. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR stands around 168-183. The air quality in Dwarka was recorded at AQI 207 while that in RK Puram was recorded at AQI 285, both falling under the ‘very unhealthy’ category. As many as 16 trains were cancelled, 23 were delayed and three were rescheduled due to low visibility as fog covered the national capital on Sunday as well.

Delhi: 10 trains cancelled, 19 late due to low visibility

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ankit-saxena-murder-delhis-khyala-area-remains-tense-31708">Ankit Saxena&#39;s murder</a> and met with his kin today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He condemned the incident and noted that the government of Delhi will try its utmost to get the best lawyer to defend Saxena&#39;s case and ensure that the culprits are punished.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I pray God to give strength to Ankit&#39;s family; we&#39;re with them,&quot; Kejriwal noted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ankit Saxena, a 23-year-old photographer by profession, was allegedly killed by the family members of his Muslim girlfriend on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Saxena was dating the 20-year-old woman for three years against the wishes of her family.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ankit was allegedly attacked by his girlfriend&#39;s parents, uncle and brother. He was beaten and his throat was slit with a knife.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;Three accused -- the mother, father and uncle of the woman -- have been sent to judicial custody. Her minor brother has been sent to the juvenile home,&quot; a senior police officer said.</p>

<p>The incident occurred in west Delhi.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />
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'I pray God to give strength to Ankit's family; we're with them,' Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed his regret over Ankit Saxena's murder and met with his kin today. He condemned the incident and noted that the government of Delhi will try its utmost to get the best lawyer to defend Saxena's case and ensure that the culprits are punished. "I pray God to give strength to Ankit's family; we're with them," Kejriwal noted. अंकित के पिताजी से बात की। जो हुआ उसकी जितनी निंदा करें उतनी कम है। अंकित को न्याय दिलाने के लिए दिल्ली सरकार बड़े से बड़ा वकील खड़ा करेगी। हम हर सम्भव कोशिश करेंगे कि दोषियों को सख्त से सख्त सज़ा हो। भगवान अंकित के परिवार को शक्ति दे। इस संघर्ष में हम उनके साथ हैं। — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 4, 2018 × Ankit Saxena, a 23-year-old photographer by profession, was allegedly killed by the family members of his Muslim girlfriend on Friday. Saxena was dating the 20-year-old woman for three years against the wishes of her family. Ankit was allegedly attacked by his girlfriend's parents, uncle and brother. He was beaten and his throat was slit with a knife. "Three accused -- the mother, father and uncle of the woman -- have been sent to judicial custody. Her minor brother has been sent to the juvenile home," a senior police officer said. The incident occurred in west Delhi.

'Will get best lawyer to get Ankit justice,' Arvind Kejriwal on Ankit Saxena's murder

<p>Police kept a hawk-eyed vigil on west Delhi&#39;s Khayala area which was gripped by tension after a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the family members of a woman with whom he was in a relationship.<br />
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Ankit Saxena, a professional photographer, was killed on Thursday night in the area. The woman&#39;s family opposed her relationship with Saxena as the two belonged to different communities.<br />
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Four persons, including the brother of the woman, were nabbed a few hours after Saxena was stabbed to death by them.<br />
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&quot;Three accused -- the mother, father and uncle of the woman -- have been sent to judicial custody. Her minor brother has been sent to the juvenile home,&quot; a senior police officer said.<br />
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The woman claimed a threat to her life and was sent to Nari Niketan. The family of the deceased has been given security, police said.<br />
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Local residents claimed the killing was not a fallout of Saxena being in an interfaith relationship.<br />
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A friend of Saxena said &quot;news reports suggesting a communal angle in the incident are wrong&quot;.<br />
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Delhi BJP Manoj Tiwari who met the parents of the photographer said the incident should not be given a communal angle.<br />
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He demanded that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal break his &quot;silence&quot; over the killing and announce a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family.</p>

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Ankit Saxena was stabbed multiple times brutally in his neck on Thursday

Police kept a hawk-eyed vigil on west Delhi's Khayala area which was gripped by tension after a 23-year-old man was stabbed to death by the family members of a woman with whom he was in a relationship. Ankit Saxena, a professional photographer, was killed on Thursday night in the area. The woman's family opposed her relationship with Saxena as the two belonged to different communities. Four persons, including the brother of the woman, were nabbed a few hours after Saxena was stabbed to death by them. "Three accused -- the mother, father and uncle of the woman -- have been sent to judicial custody. Her minor brother has been sent to the juvenile home," a senior police officer said. The woman claimed a threat to her life and was sent to Nari Niketan. The family of the deceased has been given security, police said. Local residents claimed the killing was not a fallout of Saxena being in an interfaith relationship. A friend of Saxena said "news reports suggesting a communal angle in the incident are wrong". Delhi BJP Manoj Tiwari who met the parents of the photographer said the incident should not be given a communal angle. He demanded that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal break his "silence" over the killing and announce a compensation of Rs 1 crore for the family.

Ankit Saxena murder: Delhi's Khyala area remains tense

<p>Municipal commissioners have sought two more days to clarify the land use pattern of 351 roads in the national capital, a Delhi government official said today.</p>

<p>According to the official, Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain had summoned the commissioners and officers tomorrow to discuss the issue of changing the land use of 351 roads to commercial and mixed land use.</p>

<p>&quot;The commissioners, however, requested the minister to grant them time till Thursday for providing all relevant information and clearing of doubts,&quot; the official said.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta had alleged that the AAP dispensation was not notifying 321 roads due to which traders on these roads were facing the threat of sealing.</p>

<p>A decision to notify the roads has been pending since 2007. If the roads are notified for mixed land use, commercial activities will be legal, which will effectively shield traders operating on these stretches from sealing.&nbsp;</p>


Earlier this month, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta had alleged that the AAP dispensation was not notifying 321 roads due to which traders on these roads were facing the threat of sealing

Municipal commissioners have sought two more days to clarify the land use pattern of 351 roads in the national capital, a Delhi government official said today. According to the official, Urban Development Minister Satyendar Jain had summoned the commissioners and officers tomorrow to discuss the issue of changing the land use of 351 roads to commercial and mixed land use. "The commissioners, however, requested the minister to grant them time till Thursday for providing all relevant information and clearing of doubts," the official said. Earlier this month, Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta had alleged that the AAP dispensation was not notifying 321 roads due to which traders on these roads were facing the threat of sealing. A decision to notify the roads has been pending since 2007. If the roads are notified for mixed land use, commercial activities will be legal, which will effectively shield traders operating on these stretches from sealing.

Delhi civic bodies seek time to clarify land use of 351 roads

<p>The Delhi Court is all set to hear an appeal filed by 20 disqualified lawmakers of the Aam Aadmi Party today.</p>

<p>The members were disqualified on January 21 after a recommendation by the Election Commission for holding office of profit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Party chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal denied the accusation.</p>

<p>Kejriwal called President Kovind&#39;s order &quot;undemocratic&quot;.</p>

<p>In an open letter to Delhiites, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia described the disqualification as &quot;dirty politics&quot;.</p>

<p>The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order on staying the Centre&#39;s notification disqualifying 20 AAP MLAs.</p>

<p>Although a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bypolls-imposed-on-delhi-will-hamper-development-work-kejriwal-30416">bypoll</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bypolls-imposed-on-delhi-will-hamper-development-work-kejriwal-30416"> was &quot;imposed&quot;</a> on Delhi, the court had asked the Election Commission <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/office-of-profit-caseoffice-of-profit-case-delhi-hc-orders-ec-to-make-no-bypoll-announcement-until-29-january-30636">not to make any announcement regarding </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/office-of-profit-caseoffice-of-profit-case-delhi-hc-orders-ec-to-make-no-bypoll-announcement-until-29-january-30636">bypolls</a> in Delhi until January 29, the next date of hearing in the case.</p>

<p>The high court also noted that the elections cannot be held in Delhi until it reaches a conclusion in the case.<br />
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The members were disqualified on January 21 after a recommendation by the Election Commission

The Delhi Court is all set to hear an appeal filed by 20 disqualified lawmakers of the Aam Aadmi Party today. The members were disqualified on January 21 after a recommendation by the Election Commission for holding office of profit. Party chief and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal denied the accusation. Kejriwal called President Kovind's order "undemocratic". In an open letter to Delhiites, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia described the disqualification as "dirty politics". The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order on staying the Centre's notification disqualifying 20 AAP MLAs. Although a bypoll was "imposed" on Delhi, the court had asked the Election Commission not to make any announcement regarding bypolls in Delhi until January 29, the next date of hearing in the case. The high court also noted that the elections cannot be held in Delhi until it reaches a conclusion in the case.

Delhi High Court to hear disqualified AAP MLAs appeal today 

<p>Beating the Retreat ceremony will be held today at Vijay Chowk in Delhi marking an end to the Republic Day celebrations in the country.</p>

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<p>The Republic Day is a three-day celebration and is concluded with a beating retreat on the third day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Beating Retreat ends with a song &quot;Abide by Me&quot;, which is said to one of the favourites of &#39;Bapu&quot;.&nbsp;</p>


The Republic Day is a three-day celebration and is concluded with a beating retreat on the third day

Beating the Retreat ceremony will be held today at Vijay Chowk in Delhi marking an end to the Republic Day celebrations in the country. Beating the Retreat ceremony to take place at Delhi's Vijay Chowk later today. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/G1Ub2HIF5Q — ANI (@ANI) January 29, 2018 × The Republic Day is a three-day celebration and is concluded with a beating retreat on the third day. The Beating Retreat ends with a song "Abide by Me", which is said to one of the favourites of 'Bapu".

Republic Day celebrations to end with Beating retreat at Delhi today

<p>In a major blow to Aam Aadmi Party, the Election Commission is learnt to have recommended to the President the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs for allegedly holding office of profit.</p>

<p>In its opinion sent to President Ram Nath Kovind, the Election Commission said by being parliamentary secretaries, they held office of profit and were liable to be disqualified as MLAs of the Delhi Assembly, highly placed sources said.</p>

<p>The President is bound to go by the recommendation of the Commission. In cases where petitions are made seeking disqualification of lawmakers, the President sends a reference to the EC which decides on the case by sending back its opinion.</p>

<p>In the present case, the petition was made to disqualify 21 MLAs, but one had resigned a few months back.</p>

<p>There, however, was no official word from the Commission.</p>

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<p>When contacted, Chief Election Commissioner A K Joti said since the matter is sub judice, he would not offer any comment on the issue.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><em>(With PTI inputs)</em></p>

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The controversy over the "office of profit" started soon after the AAP's victory in the Assembly elections in Delhi.

In a major blow to Aam Aadmi Party, the Election Commission is learnt to have recommended to the President the disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs for allegedly holding office of profit. In its opinion sent to President Ram Nath Kovind, the Election Commission said by being parliamentary secretaries, they held office of profit and were liable to be disqualified as MLAs of the Delhi Assembly, highly placed sources said. The President is bound to go by the recommendation of the Commission. In cases where petitions are made seeking disqualification of lawmakers, the President sends a reference to the EC which decides on the case by sending back its opinion. In the present case, the petition was made to disqualify 21 MLAs, but one had resigned a few months back. There, however, was no official word from the Commission. Recommendation on AAP MLAs is sub judice, will not comment on what recommendation has been given to the President: Election Commission on reports of disqualification of 20 AAP MLAs in Office of Profit case. — ANI (@ANI) January 19, 2018 × When contacted, Chief Election Commissioner A K Joti said since the matter is sub judice, he would not offer any comment on the issue. (With PTI inputs)

Election Commission disqualifies 20 AAP MLAs for holding 'office of profit'

<p>With independence, the people of India fantasised about breathing freely; the Indian Constitution brushed aside all vestiges of subordination which the tyranny of the alien rulers had imposed upon them, declaring all laws inconsistent with the fundamental rights to be void.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, within a year or so, the constitutional dream was diluted with the First Amendment of the Constitution that equipped the government with wider powers to stifle liberty by incorporating the phrase &ldquo;Public Order&rdquo; and the Press Objectionable Matters Act, 1951, like those passed during 1910 and 1931. &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Indira Gandhi becoming the prime minister, the period saw the strident confrontation between the government and the press. Central Censorship orders were passed under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act 1971. The Defence of India Act 1971 and other Acts came into force during this period. The Press Council (Repeal) Act 1976 repealed the Press Council Act and abolished the Press Council. The Parliamentary Proceeding (Protection of Publication) Act, 1976 was too repealed to curb the freedom of the press.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Some curative measures were taken by the ensuing government but the executive under the existing laws is still adequately equipped to restrain the liberty of the press. However, right since its inception, the free speech clause has always been an endearing fundamental right for the Indian Supreme Court. Starting with Romesh Thapar, and Brij Bhusan cases to recent Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, which quashing section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, we can say that Supreme Court has always come to rescue free speech whenever it was endangered.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ongoing uproar on an exhibition of the movie Padmaavat is a blatant specimen of the fact that Indian soil is not yet prepared to nurture the freedom of speech. The film is facing massive protests from fringe groups like &lsquo;Rajput Karni Sena&rsquo;. They publicly and bizarrely exhibited the courage to issue death threats to producer and actors of the film and blocked the historic Chittorgarh Fort for tourists and called for Bharat Bandh on 1 December 2017. Instead of taking stern action against these fringe elements, the government of Rajasthan and some other states obliquely encouraged them to do more mischief.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Any alleged distortion of historical facts must be dealt with in accordance with the procedure established by law. The Indian Cinematograph Act, 1952 and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 1983 empower the Central Board of Film Certification &ldquo;the Censor Board&rdquo; to grant permission to exhibit the film with conditions, without conditions or refuse permission as it thinks appropriate.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>To bring objectivity in its decision and to study the impact of a film on the public, it is mandated that Board may hold a seminar of film critics, writers, historians, community leaders and persons engaged in the film industry. The central government is also vested with revision powers under the Act to deal with any exigencies. Failing all, we have our constitutional courts which uphold freedom of speech as an uninhibited marketplace of ideas in which truth will ultimately prevail, rather than allow monopolisation of that market whether by the government itself or a private licensee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the due process, the censor board conferred Padmavati&nbsp;a UA certificate and suggested to change the film&rsquo;s title to &ldquo;Padmaavat&rdquo;&nbsp;besides making four other modifications. The board also advised modifications in disclaimers, pertinently adding one regarding not glorifying the practice of&nbsp;Sati&nbsp;and also relevant changes in the song &lsquo;Ghoomar&rsquo; to befit the character portrayed. Incorporating these modifications, the film was proposed to be released on 25th January 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>But, fringe elements sustained its disorderly behaviour and, consequently, governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana imposed a ban on screening of the Film &lsquo;Padmaavat.&rsquo; The producer has to approach the Court for implementation of its fundamental right.&nbsp; The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, preserving its pledge, rightly granted an interim injunction against the decision of four states to ban the release and public exhibition of the film Padmaavat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>People have the right to protest but by constitutional means. The government is bound to ensure that rule of law would reign in all circumstances and at any cost. The subsistence of private armies like Karni Sena is frightening and must be outlawed. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)</em>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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People have the right to protest but by constitutional means. The subsistence of private armies like Karni Sena is frightening and must be outlawed.

With independence, the people of India fantasised about breathing freely; the Indian Constitution brushed aside all vestiges of subordination which the tyranny of the alien rulers had imposed upon them, declaring all laws inconsistent with the fundamental rights to be void. However, within a year or so, the constitutional dream was diluted with the First Amendment of the Constitution that equipped the government with wider powers to stifle liberty by incorporating the phrase “Public Order” and the Press Objectionable Matters Act, 1951, like those passed during 1910 and 1931. With Indira Gandhi becoming the prime minister, the period saw the strident confrontation between the government and the press. Central Censorship orders were passed under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act 1971. The Defence of India Act 1971 and other Acts came into force during this period. The Press Council (Repeal) Act 1976 repealed the Press Council Act and abolished the Press Council. The Parliamentary Proceeding (Protection of Publication) Act, 1976 was too repealed to curb the freedom of the press. Some curative measures were taken by the ensuing government but the executive under the existing laws is still adequately equipped to restrain the liberty of the press. However, right since its inception, the free speech clause has always been an endearing fundamental right for the Indian Supreme Court. Starting with Romesh Thapar, and Brij Bhusan cases to recent Shreya Singhal v. Union of India, which quashing section 66A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, we can say that Supreme Court has always come to rescue free speech whenever it was endangered. The ongoing uproar on an exhibition of the movie Padmaavat is a blatant specimen of the fact that Indian soil is not yet prepared to nurture the freedom of speech. The film is facing massive protests from fringe groups like ‘Rajput Karni Sena’. They publicly and bizarrely exhibited the courage to issue death threats to producer and actors of the film and blocked the historic Chittorgarh Fort for tourists and called for Bharat Bandh on 1 December 2017. Instead of taking stern action against these fringe elements, the government of Rajasthan and some other states obliquely encouraged them to do more mischief. Any alleged distortion of historical facts must be dealt with in accordance with the procedure established by law. The Indian Cinematograph Act, 1952 and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 1983 empower the Central Board of Film Certification “the Censor Board” to grant permission to exhibit the film with conditions, without conditions or refuse permission as it thinks appropriate. To bring objectivity in its decision and to study the impact of a film on the public, it is mandated that Board may hold a seminar of film critics, writers, historians, community leaders and persons engaged in the film industry. The central government is also vested with revision powers under the Act to deal with any exigencies. Failing all, we have our constitutional courts which uphold freedom of speech as an uninhibited marketplace of ideas in which truth will ultimately prevail, rather than allow monopolisation of that market whether by the government itself or a private licensee. Following the due process, the censor board conferred Padmavati a UA certificate and suggested to change the film’s title to “Padmaavat” besides making four other modifications. The board also advised modifications in disclaimers, pertinently adding one regarding not glorifying the practice of Sati and also relevant changes in the song ‘Ghoomar’ to befit the character portrayed. Incorporating these modifications, the film was proposed to be released on 25th January 2018. But, fringe elements sustained its disorderly behaviour and, consequently, governments of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana imposed a ban on screening of the Film ‘Padmaavat.’ The producer has to approach the Court for implementation of its fundamental right. The bench of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice D. Y. Chandrachud and Justice A. M. Khanwilkar, preserving its pledge, rightly granted an interim injunction against the decision of four states to ban the release and public exhibition of the film Padmaavat. People have the right to protest but by constitutional means. The government is bound to ensure that rule of law would reign in all circumstances and at any cost. The subsistence of private armies like Karni Sena is frightening and must be outlawed. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

Opinion: Debate over Padmaavat has devolved into a fight between freedom and fanatics

<p>Low temperature and intense fog continue to affect rail operations in north, northwest and eastern India due to low visibility.</p>

<p>Several parts of North India, including Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region, were covered with dense fog on Friday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature will be 27 degree Celsius, with lows of eight degrees. The lowest temperature recorded at the weather station in Delhi&#39;s Safdarjung was 7 degrees Celsius on Friday.</p>

<p>Also, the weather department has informed that Delhi will witness a clear sky with moderate fog during the day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lowest visibility was recorded in UP&#39;s Bahraich and Gorakhpur at 25 meters following 50 meters in Amritsar, Hisar and Patna while visibility in Delhi was lower than 200 metres.</p>

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According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature will be 27 degree Celsius, with lows of eight degrees. The lowest temperature recorded at the weather station in Delhi's Safdarjung was 7 degrees Celsius

Low temperature and intense fog continue to affect rail operations in north, northwest and eastern India due to low visibility. Several parts of North India, including Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region, were covered with dense fog on Friday morning. According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature will be 27 degree Celsius, with lows of eight degrees. The lowest temperature recorded at the weather station in Delhi's Safdarjung was 7 degrees Celsius on Friday. Also, the weather department has informed that Delhi will witness a clear sky with moderate fog during the day. The lowest visibility was recorded in UP's Bahraich and Gorakhpur at 25 meters following 50 meters in Amritsar, Hisar and Patna while visibility in Delhi was lower than 200 metres. About 80 trains were delayed and four were cancelled at Charbagh station on Thursday.

Low temperature and dense fog continue to affect rail operations

<p>Supreme Court officers will now be entitled to get &quot;washing allowance&quot; of Rs 21,000 per annum, reports said on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Special Protection Group (non-operational) has been granted composite and washing allowance of Rs 21,225 with a meagre difference. The SPG (operational) have been granted an allowance of Rs 27,000 -&nbsp; the highest among all services - reports further stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Soldiers of armed forces and paramilitary forces, CRPF and BSF will get an amount of Rs 10,000 for purchasing their uniform and washing them. The officers of Supreme Court including top-secretary general, however, will now get a washing allowance of Rs 1,750 per month.</p>

<p>As per direction given by the finance ministry,&nbsp;the non-clerical staff of the apex court will get washing allowance of Rs 1,350 a month and remaining staff of the SC will get Rs 1,250 per month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dress and washing allowance to the officers of the Army, Air Force and Navy has been fixed at Rs 20,000 per annum. The officers of the Delhi Police and DANIP service will get dress and washing allowance of Rs 15,000 annually.</p>

<p>This allowance will come into effect from December 14, 2017.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision came after several officers clashed with the government, saying that their allowances have been discounted post the seventh pay commission and permitted only in case of troops where it has been subsumed with the dress allowance, reports said.</p>


The Special Protection Group (non-operational) has been granted composite and washing allowance of Rs 21,225 with a meagre difference. The SPG (operational) have been granted an allowance of Rs 27,000 - the highest among all services reports further stated

Supreme Court officers will now be entitled to get "washing allowance" of Rs 21,000 per annum, reports said on Tuesday. The Special Protection Group (non-operational) has been granted composite and washing allowance of Rs 21,225 with a meagre difference. The SPG (operational) have been granted an allowance of Rs 27,000 - the highest among all services - reports further stated. Soldiers of armed forces and paramilitary forces, CRPF and BSF will get an amount of Rs 10,000 for purchasing their uniform and washing them. The officers of Supreme Court including top-secretary general, however, will now get a washing allowance of Rs 1,750 per month. As per direction given by the finance ministry, the non-clerical staff of the apex court will get washing allowance of Rs 1,350 a month and remaining staff of the SC will get Rs 1,250 per month. The dress and washing allowance to the officers of the Army, Air Force and Navy has been fixed at Rs 20,000 per annum. The officers of the Delhi Police and DANIP service will get dress and washing allowance of Rs 15,000 annually. This allowance will come into effect from December 14, 2017. The decision came after several officers clashed with the government, saying that their allowances have been discounted post the seventh pay commission and permitted only in case of troops where it has been subsumed with the dress allowance, reports said.

Supreme Court law officers awarded Rs 21,000 as 'washing allowance'

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