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<p>The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy. Earlier on January 13, her body was recovered from a canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district. The body was recovered based on a tip-off from accused Balraj Gill, who along with another person, had disposed&nbsp;of the body. Gill was arrested last week at an airport in Kolkata.</p>

<p>According to Gurugram police, Divya Pahuja was shot dead at the Hotel City Point by five people because she had allegedly been extorting money from the hotel owner, 56-year-old Abhijeet Singh, by blackmailing him with his "obscene pictures".</p>

<p>The CCTV footage from the hotel shows the accused, including Abhijeet, dragging Pahuja’s dead body draped in white cloth across the lobby. They later fled the scene in a car with the body in the boot.</p>

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<p>Later, Abhijeet handed over the car to Gill, who disposed of&nbsp;the body in the canal with the help of another person.</p>

<p>After the post-mortem, Divya’s body has been handed over to her family members in Gurugram, where her last rites will be conducted.</p>

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<p>The special investigating team (SIT) of Gurugram police recovered two pistols from the house of the hotel owner Abhijeet Singh and a pistol belonging to his arrested PSO Parvesh and sent them for forensic examination. Police suspect that any of the three weapons could have been used in Pahuja’s murder.</p>

<p>So far, police have arrested four people -- Abhijeet Singh, Hemraj, Omprakash and Megha -- in connection with the case.</p>

<p>Divya Pahuja was in jail for more than seven years for conspiring a “fake encounter” of her partner gangster Sandeep Gandoli in Mumbai with the Gurugram Police and rival gang leader Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar on February 6, 2016.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy.

The post-mortem report of former model Divya Pahuja has revealed that she was shot in the head at point-blank range. Media reports claimed that a bullet was removed from the ex-model’s head during the autopsy. Earlier on January 13, her body was recovered from a canal in Haryana's Fatehabad district. The body was recovered based on a tip-off from accused Balraj Gill, who along with another person, had disposed of the body. Gill was arrested last week at an airport in Kolkata. According to Gurugram police, Divya Pahuja was shot dead at the Hotel City Point by five people because she had allegedly been extorting money from the hotel owner, 56-year-old Abhijeet Singh, by blackmailing him with his "obscene pictures". The CCTV footage from the hotel shows the accused, including Abhijeet, dragging Pahuja’s dead body draped in white cloth across the lobby. They later fled the scene in a car with the body in the boot. Watch: Army Day India: For the second year, Army Day parade relocated outside of Delhi × Later, Abhijeet handed over the car to Gill, who disposed of the body in the canal with the help of another person. After the post-mortem, Divya’s body has been handed over to her family members in Gurugram, where her last rites will be conducted. Also read: India: Pothole jolt brings 80-year-old clinically dead man to life in Haryana The special investigating team (SIT) of Gurugram police recovered two pistols from the house of the hotel owner Abhijeet Singh and a pistol belonging to his arrested PSO Parvesh and sent them for forensic examination. Police suspect that any of the three weapons could have been used in Pahuja’s murder. So far, police have arrested four people -- Abhijeet Singh, Hemraj, Omprakash and Megha -- in connection with the case. Divya Pahuja was in jail for more than seven years for conspiring a “fake encounter” of her partner gangster Sandeep Gandoli in Mumbai with the Gurugram Police and rival gang leader Virendra Kumar alias Binder Gujjar on February 6, 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

Divya Pahuja’s murder: Bullet removed from head, was shot at point-blank range

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<p>Not just the majestic Ram Temple, the holy city of Ayodhya promises to offer tourists and devotees a deeper insight into the rich heritage of Hinduism and the regional culture and traditions, along with lessons in nature conservation. As per recent media reports, a grand “Ramayana Spiritual Forest” is being developed in the holy city along the banks of the holy Saryu River.</p>

<p>This will be an ecological forest, showcasing the lifestyle of lord Ram during the 14 years of exile and the rich tapestry of the Ramayana.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Sarayu river along with Lord Ram, Ramayana and Ayodhya have been an inevitable part of Hinduism. The proposed spiritual forest is an extension of the riverfront designed to be an eco-friendly forest developed on the theme of Ramayana, specifically depicting Shri Ram's journey during the Vanvaas (exhile) period," Dikshu Kukreja, the master planner of the Ayodhya redevelopment project, was quoted as saying by PTI news agency.</p>

<h2><strong>Ayodhya’s comprehensive development programme</strong></h2>

<p>The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has promised to turn the holy city Ayodhya, considered the birthplace of lord Ram, into a major hub of religious tourism.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Security arrangements increased in Ayodhya</strong></p>

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<p>To realise this ambition, the government has unveiled a 10 year investment plan exceeding INR 85,000 crore ($10.25 billion), for the holy city.</p>

<h2><strong>Key aspects of the redevelopment programme</strong></h2>

<p>Key aspects of the redevelopment plan include creating impressive entry points named ‘Ram dwars’ with traditional stone facades.</p>

<p>Emphasis is also placed on establishing homestays and ‘dharamshalas’ for diverse accommodation options. The Ramayana spiritual forest, designed for a rich cultural experience, is under development through a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme.</p>

<p>The 'Bhraman Path,' a road project in Ayodhya, will link the Sarayu with the Ram temple, resembling the Kashi Vishwanath corridor in Varanasi. Currently, devotees use the Ram Path, Bhakti Path, and Janmabhoomi Path to reach the Ram Mandir. The introduction of the Bhraman Path aims to enhance the convenience for devotees.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/india-news/business-economy/pm-modi-launches-temple-cleanliness-drive-ahead-of-ayodhya-consecration-1705058935000"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;PM Modi Launches Temple Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Ayodhya Consecration</strong></a></p>

<p>The initial phase of the Ayodhya Ram temple is nearing completion.&nbsp;PM Modi will&nbsp;participate&nbsp;in the consecration ceremony on January 22.</p>

<p>In a historic 2019 verdict, the Supreme Court settled a century-old temple-mosque dispute, supporting the construction of a Ram temple at the contested site and mandating the allocation of a five-acre plot for the construction of&nbsp;mosque.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Not just the majestic Ram Temple, the holy city of Ayodhya promises to offer tourists and devotees a deeper insight into the rich heritage of Hinduism and the regional culture and traditions, along with lessons in nature conservation.

Not just the majestic Ram Temple, the holy city of Ayodhya promises to offer tourists and devotees a deeper insight into the rich heritage of Hinduism and the regional culture and traditions, along with lessons in nature conservation. As per recent media reports, a grand “Ramayana Spiritual Forest” is being developed in the holy city along the banks of the holy Saryu River. This will be an ecological forest, showcasing the lifestyle of lord Ram during the 14 years of exile and the rich tapestry of the Ramayana. "Sarayu river along with Lord Ram, Ramayana and Ayodhya have been an inevitable part of Hinduism. The proposed spiritual forest is an extension of the riverfront designed to be an eco-friendly forest developed on the theme of Ramayana, specifically depicting Shri Ram's journey during the Vanvaas (exhile) period," Dikshu Kukreja, the master planner of the Ayodhya redevelopment project, was quoted as saying by PTI news agency. Ayodhya’s comprehensive development programme The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has promised to turn the holy city Ayodhya, considered the birthplace of lord Ram, into a major hub of religious tourism. Watch: Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Security arrangements increased in Ayodhya × To realise this ambition, the government has unveiled a 10 year investment plan exceeding INR 85,000 crore ($10.25 billion), for the holy city. Key aspects of the redevelopment programme Key aspects of the redevelopment plan include creating impressive entry points named ‘Ram dwars’ with traditional stone facades. Emphasis is also placed on establishing homestays and ‘dharamshalas’ for diverse accommodation options. The Ramayana spiritual forest, designed for a rich cultural experience, is under development through a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme. The 'Bhraman Path,' a road project in Ayodhya, will link the Sarayu with the Ram temple, resembling the Kashi Vishwanath corridor in Varanasi. Currently, devotees use the Ram Path, Bhakti Path, and Janmabhoomi Path to reach the Ram Mandir. The introduction of the Bhraman Path aims to enhance the convenience for devotees. Also read: PM Modi Launches Temple Cleanliness Drive Ahead of Ayodhya Consecration The initial phase of the Ayodhya Ram temple is nearing completion. PM Modi will participate in the consecration ceremony on January 22. In a historic 2019 verdict, the Supreme Court settled a century-old temple-mosque dispute, supporting the construction of a Ram temple at the contested site and mandating the allocation of a five-acre plot for the construction of mosque. (With inputs from agencies)

Ayodhya to develop ‘Ramayana Forest’, offering glimpses into Lord Ram’s exile period

<p>India’s capital city woke up to the coldest morning of the season on Friday (Jan 12), with the temperature in Delhi dipping to a chilling 3.9 degrees Celsius. A thick blanket of fog also engulfed the National Capital Region (NCR), affecting air, rail and road traffic. The heavy fog even led to the temporary suspension of flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, where visibility fell to zero metres.</p>

<p>India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the IGI Airport was witnessing zero visibility due to "very dense fog conditions". Although flight operations remained normal, the airport authorities urged travellers to check with their concerned airline about the status of their flight.</p>

<p>"Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," authorities said.</p>

<h2><strong>CAT-III system put in place</strong></h2>

<p>To assist flight operations in the persistent conditions of zero visibility, the CAT III or Category III –an instrument landing system (ILS) that allows aircraft to land and take off in low visibility conditions—was put in place at the airport.</p>

<p>"While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the authorities added.</p>

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<p>Visibility at the Palam Airport, meanwhile, was also reported at zero by the IMD at 7:30 am IST.</p>

<p>Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport (VIDD) also reported 200 metre visibility in dense fog conditions.</p>

<h2><strong>Train operations significantly affected</strong></h2>

<p>The Free Press Journal reported that as many as 39 passenger trains to Delhi were running behind their schedule due to foggy conditions. According to railway officials, Ajmer-Katra Pooja Express, Katihar-Amritsar Express, and Khajarao-Kurukshetra Express trains were running late by six hours.</p>

<h2><strong>Following are other trains which are running late on Friday:</strong></h2>

<p>Long-distance trains including Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express, Amritsar-Nanded Express, Azamgarh-Delhi Junction Kaifiyat Express, Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail and Seoni-Ferozpur Express are also running behind their schedule and are expected to arrive late by four hours.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Similarly, Jammutawi-Ajmer Pooja Express and Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail are also delayed by around five hours while 10 others, including Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, Banglore-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas, Prayagraj-New Delhi Express, Chennai-New Delhi Express and Manikpur-Nizamuddin Express are running late by up to two hours.</p>

<p>Travellers are urged to check with the Indian Railways website and app to get updates status of their respective trains.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India’s capital city woke up to the coldest morning of the season on Friday (Jan 12), with the temperature in Delhi dipping to a chilling 3.9 degrees Celsius. A thick blanket of fog also engulfed the National Capital Region (NCR), affecting air, rail and road traffic.

India’s capital city woke up to the coldest morning of the season on Friday (Jan 12), with the temperature in Delhi dipping to a chilling 3.9 degrees Celsius. A thick blanket of fog also engulfed the National Capital Region (NCR), affecting air, rail and road traffic. The heavy fog even led to the temporary suspension of flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, where visibility fell to zero metres. India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the IGI Airport was witnessing zero visibility due to "very dense fog conditions". Although flight operations remained normal, the airport authorities urged travellers to check with their concerned airline about the status of their flight. "Low Visibility Procedures are in progress at Delhi Airport. All flight operations are presently normal. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," authorities said. CAT-III system put in place To assist flight operations in the persistent conditions of zero visibility, the CAT III or Category III –an instrument landing system (ILS) that allows aircraft to land and take off in low visibility conditions—was put in place at the airport. "While landing and takeoffs continue at Delhi Airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the authorities added. Watch: In-depth journey of crafting & approving the Indian budget | World Business Watch × Visibility at the Palam Airport, meanwhile, was also reported at zero by the IMD at 7:30 am IST. Delhi’s Safdarjung Airport (VIDD) also reported 200 metre visibility in dense fog conditions. Train operations significantly affected The Free Press Journal reported that as many as 39 passenger trains to Delhi were running behind their schedule due to foggy conditions. According to railway officials, Ajmer-Katra Pooja Express, Katihar-Amritsar Express, and Khajarao-Kurukshetra Express trains were running late by six hours. Following are other trains which are running late on Friday: Long-distance trains including Bhubneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express, Amritsar-Nanded Express, Azamgarh-Delhi Junction Kaifiyat Express, Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail and Seoni-Ferozpur Express are also running behind their schedule and are expected to arrive late by four hours. Also read: India: Bone-chilling cold wave in Delhi, Chandigarh, Haryana; conditions likely to improve soon Similarly, Jammutawi-Ajmer Pooja Express and Kamakhya-Delhi Junction Brahmputra Mail are also delayed by around five hours while 10 others, including Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express, Banglore-New Delhi Rajdhani Express, Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas, Prayagraj-New Delhi Express, Chennai-New Delhi Express and Manikpur-Nizamuddin Express are running late by up to two hours. Travellers are urged to check with the Indian Railways website and app to get updates status of their respective trains. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>As the temperature plunged to 5.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 9), the national capital witnessed the coldest day of the winter season. Even the maximum temperature hit a two-year low at 13.4 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperatures on Wednesday morning reached 7.1 degrees Celsius, making it another cold day for Delhi. The maximum temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (Jan 10), predicted IMD.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, with maximum temperature predicted to be around 15 degrees Celsius. Intense daytime cold conditions in Delhi have expanded to Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Noida. Delhi and its several other neighbouring cities experienced "severe cold day" to "cold day" conditions on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>Furthermore, certain parts of Delhi will also have moderate to shallow fog.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi is unlikely to experience any relief from the cold weather over the next seven days. While the minimum temperature will range between seven and nine degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature will range between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>On Sunday (Jan 14), the minimum temperature can plummet to seven degrees Celsius. IMD has predicted shallow to moderate fog with partly cloudy skies throughout the week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The IMD forecast also mentioned that several regions of North India will continue to witness dense fog conditions until Sunday (Jan 14). These regions include Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh. Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, northern Rajasthan, northern Madhya Pradesh, and some eastern and northeastern regions of India can witness dense fog on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>IMD has predicted ground frost conditions in Uttarakhand until Friday (Jan 12). Moreover, the weather forecast mentions that there will be no significant change in temperature in 48 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At least 16 trains and several flights got delayed as the temperature dipped in the national capital.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As Delhi is experiencing severe cold weather, homeless people have sought refuge in government-run night shelters in Delhi&nbsp;offering blankets, beds, hot water, and food to people living on the street. On Sunday (Jan 7), the Delhi government also ordered schools to remain closed for five more days due to the prevailing cold weather conditions for students from nursery to fifth grade.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


As the temperature plunged to 5.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 9), the national capital witnessed the coldest day of the winter season. Even the maximum temperature hit a two-year low at 13.

As the temperature plunged to 5.3 degrees Celsius in Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 9), the national capital witnessed the coldest day of the winter season. Even the maximum temperature hit a two-year low at 13.4 degrees Celsius, six degrees below normal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperatures on Wednesday morning reached 7.1 degrees Celsius, making it another cold day for Delhi. The maximum temperature will be around 15 degrees Celsius on Wednesday (Jan 10), predicted IMD. Meanwhile, the weather department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, with maximum temperature predicted to be around 15 degrees Celsius. Intense daytime cold conditions in Delhi have expanded to Gurgaon, Ghaziabad and Noida. Delhi and its several other neighbouring cities experienced "severe cold day" to "cold day" conditions on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Explained | Why was Maldives triggered by Indian PM Modi snorkelling in Lakshadweep? Furthermore, certain parts of Delhi will also have moderate to shallow fog. Delhi is unlikely to experience any relief from the cold weather over the next seven days. While the minimum temperature will range between seven and nine degrees Celsius, the maximum temperature will range between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius. On Sunday (Jan 14), the minimum temperature can plummet to seven degrees Celsius. IMD has predicted shallow to moderate fog with partly cloudy skies throughout the week. ALSO READ | Ayodhya Ram Temple: First majestic golden door installed, 42 out of 46 to be coated with gold The IMD forecast also mentioned that several regions of North India will continue to witness dense fog conditions until Sunday (Jan 14). These regions include Haryana, Punjab, Chandigarh, and Uttar Pradesh. Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, northern Rajasthan, northern Madhya Pradesh, and some eastern and northeastern regions of India can witness dense fog on Wednesday. IMD has predicted ground frost conditions in Uttarakhand until Friday (Jan 12). Moreover, the weather forecast mentions that there will be no significant change in temperature in 48 hours. At least 16 trains and several flights got delayed as the temperature dipped in the national capital. As Delhi is experiencing severe cold weather, homeless people have sought refuge in government-run night shelters in Delhi offering blankets, beds, hot water, and food to people living on the street. On Sunday (Jan 7), the Delhi government also ordered schools to remain closed for five more days due to the prevailing cold weather conditions for students from nursery to fifth grade. (With inputs from agencies)

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