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Fire at Girgaon high-rise; 27 rescued from bldg terrace

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Congress MLA receives bail in two Nuh violence cases

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Maharashtra govt committed to ensure development of Marathwada: CM

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Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has announced a budget allocation of Rs 60,000 crore for development initiatives in Marathwada. He expressed the government's commitment to eliminate underdevelopment in the region and highlighted approved projects worth Rs 45,000 crore. Shinde also defended the "government at your doorstep" initiative, stating that 1.7 crore people have already benefited from it. He unveiled a preventive health check-up scheme for the elderly named after Balasaheb Thackeray and criticized the previous MVA government's failed attempts to rename Aurangabad and Osmanabad. Shinde emphasized the resumption of normal activities and reinstatement of festivals. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/cENr7Lm

During visarjan, father-son duo drowns in Karjat, 8 others across Maha

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Ten people, including a 14-year-old boy and his father, drowned during Ganesh idol immersions across Maharashtra. In one incident, a 30-year-old man is feared drowned after being swept away with the father-son duo in the Ulhas river. The victims had entered the river to immerse the idol but got stuck in the sludge. While some onlookers managed to rescue one of the boys, the father and another man were swept away by the strong current. A search is still ongoing for the missing man. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/bmCK9Ep

Mum Covid centre 'scam': 'Sujit Patkar played key role to get contract'

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As per the ED, Patkar managed to gather prior information about the tender process for these centres due to his "proximity with politically exposed person" and of the total proceeds of crime of Rs 32.44 crore, an amount of Rs 2.81 crore was diverted into his personal bank account. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/yf6hNET

Loni house blast: 2 more succumb, toll now 5

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The death toll from a house explosion in the Loni area in Ghaziabad has risen to five, with two more individuals succumbing to their injuries during treatment. The incident occurred on September 23 in a two-storey house near Roopnagar colony, resulting in the deaths of Imran (16), Aleena (12), and Alisha (10). from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/ArxDk0s

​MDMA tablets worth Rs 15.42 lakh seized in Mumbai, 1 drug peddler arrested

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How 4 ganged up to sell NRI's Rs 40 crore plot in Gurgaon

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Four individuals, including a lawyer and an assistant sub-inspector, have been arrested for orchestrating a fraud in which they sold an NRI's 40 crore rupee plot in Gurgaon. The fraud involved creating a fake general power of attorney and manipulating land records. The gang sold the land for only 6 crore rupees, significantly below its market value. The police are investigating if the group had committed similar frauds elsewhere. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/5NLWdy7

Woman run over by car on Delhi-Meerut E-way

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A 34-year-old woman died after being run over by a car on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The incident occurred when she was chasing a man who had allegedly flashed her. The woman's husband stated that the perpetrator made lewd remarks and exposed himself while she was cutting grass with her neighbor. The suspect, identified as a former CRPF constable, was arrested after attempting to flee on his bike. An FIR has been registered against him under various sections of the IPC. The police are conducting an internal inquiry into the delay in registering the complaint. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/igodpaD

2 hours window for green crackers on Diwali in Gurgaon

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The district administration of Gurgaon has announced a ban on the manufacturing and sale of firecrackers, except for 'green' ones that do not contain barium salts, from October 1 to January 31. The ban aims to control air pollution during the winter months when pollution levels are at their peak. The order also specifies limited time windows for bursting firecrackers on Diwali, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Online sale of firecrackers will also be prohibited. The ban is an extension of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board's (HSPCB) ban on firecrackers, except green ones, from November to January. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/OrJiEUz

Old excise regime to continue for 6 months in Delhi

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The Delhi government has decided to extend the old excise regime for six more months, until March 31, 2024. This decision was made due to ongoing investigations into the provisions of the previous policy. The extension will allow retail liquor shops, hotels, clubs, and restaurants to operate under the existing policy. Industry bodies have expressed the need for regulatory stability in order to ensure smooth business operations and better consumer experience. Companies require long-term plans and clarity on the policy front to invest and execute in the state. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/oQztV7E

Cakewalk: Pedestrians to get space on Mathura Road in Delhi

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The governing body of UTTIPEC has approved a walkability plan for the area surrounding Purana Qila, ITPO Complex, and Delhi Zoo. The plan includes the construction of foot overbridges (FOBs) and increasing the height of railings on medians to prevent jaywalking. Traffic islands will be removed and a police post will be shifted to address traffic congestion. The plan was revised and approved by the LG after concerns were addressed. The FOB at ITPO gate no. 6 has already been constructed and is being used by 3,500 people daily. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/YvgnoSd

Teenager dies at Mumbai's Juhu beach owing to lightning strike

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A 16-year-old died at Juhu Chowpatty in Mumbai while Ganpati immersions were ongoing at the beach on Thursday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/CEIbVOh

Delhi Police yet to trace Bhogal heist perpetrators, questioning on

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​​​​A senior police officer said several people have been questioned in connection with the incident and the CCTV footage is being analysed to identify the accused. He said the police have got some clues. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/DsxJq9r

CBI launches prelim probe into Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal house construction

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a criminal investigation into allegations of corruption in the construction of a new residential building for Delhi's chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal. The CBI has registered a preliminary enquiry and has requested the Delhi government's Public Works Department (PWD) to hand over all relevant documents. The investigation follows a letter from the lieutenant governor and a special audit ordered by the home ministry. The CBI will probe alleged irregularities in the renovation work, including the expenditure of approximately Rs 45 crore on the chief minister's residence. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/YTa28ju

Western Railway nabs 674 criminals using CCTV surveillance this year

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The Western Railway surveillance cameras have helped nab 674 criminals and unscrupulous persons at railway station premises this year. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/erTyaQE

350 public electric vehicle charging points will be set up: NDMC

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Officials said on Wednesday that the NDMC, in its Council Meeting, also discussed the framing and amendment of Recruitment Rules (RRs) for different posts in the civic body. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/sHlyLo1

Mumbai: Wires, entry curbs at Mantralaya to check protest jumps

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The state government of Maharashtra plans to install invisible steel wires on the windows of Mantralaya, the government building, to prevent protesters from jumping off. The government has also imposed other restrictions, such as capping the number of visitors and implementing online passes with time slots. These measures are being taken to enhance security, as Mantralaya houses the offices of the chief minister and other ministers. The move has faced criticism from opposition leaders who argue that it creates obstacles for common citizens visiting the building. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/xYojZHz

Bad-air fight: Delhi CM Kejriwal to announce winter action plan on Friday

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Kirit Somaiya FIR on Rs 50 lakh extortion email over 'sex video'

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Kirit Somaiya, former MP and BJP leader, on Sunday lodged a complaint of extortion with the Navghar police, saying he had received an email from an unknown person demanding Rs 50 lakh for not making public an explicit video featuring him. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/gfl0wc9

People gasping, let’s make it a safe winter: Delhi HC

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The Delhi High Court has urged civic bodies to take care of trees in preparation for the approaching winter season. The court expressed surprise at a report from the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which claimed to have removed only 28 concretised trees. The court called this figure too low and instructed CPWD to take immediate action to preserve trees. The court also requested further reports from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and CPWD on the number of trees freed from concrete. Last year, the court compared the concretisation of trees to human rights abuse. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/UaITAq0

2 missing in Ulhasnagar blast dead, toll 4; tanker was 'unfit': FIR

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A criminal offense has been registered against company officials and the tanker owner after an explosion at a plant in Ulhasnagar, India. The blast resulted in the deaths of four people and injuries to six others. The tanker, which was found to be unfit for use, was being inspected when the explosion occurred. The company has announced compensation for the victims' families and has promised to improve its safety system. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/NsGTZIA

Maha: Driver drunk, ST conductor takes over for 60km

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A bus conductor in Navi Mumbai took control of the bus after the driver began driving rashly due to being drunk. The conductor convinced the driver to stop the bus for the safety of passengers and other road users. Bus conductors in Maharashtra are officially eligible to drive buses and are expected to double as drivers if needed. The conductor drove the bus for 60 km while the driver slept. The conductor filed a complaint and a criminal offense has been lodged against the driver. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/0xlr9mU

In Delhi, man shoots himself in leg to implicate his rival, arrested

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A 29-year-old man, previously jailed for an attempt to murder, has been arrested yet again for allegedly trying to implicate his rival by shooting himself in the leg. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/CX0uOVl

Mumbai: Youth dies after fall as cops show up at pandal

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An 18-year-old boy died in Virar, Mumbai after allegedly tripping and falling while trying to escape from police officers on patrol duty. The boy was part of a group playing cards at a Ganesh pandal to stay awake and guard the idol. Relatives and villagers blamed the police for the death, alleging that the officers had threatened the boys and were intoxicated. The incident has sparked demands for action against the police and a medical test for the officers involved. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/Hv8arAi

Cylinder blast brings down roof in Ghaziabad, kills 2 teens

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A gas cylinder explosion in Loni, Ghaziabad, caused the roof of a two-storey house to collapse, burying seven members of a family. Two children died while five others are being treated for injuries. Police are investigating allegations that the occupants were illegally making firecrackers when the explosion occurred. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and the Loni civic body assisted in the rescue operation. A damaged cylinder was recovered from the site, and a forensic team has been called to investigate further. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/VjClMBO

Next generation of moortikars in 30s takes the stage with Ganpati bappa

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8,198 idols immersed on Day 5 of Ganpati festival in Mumbai

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On the fifth day of the Ganpati festival in Mumbai, a total of 8,198 idols were immersed in beaches and artificial ponds, according to an official from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/RxeqS2C

Uddhav Sena to go to SC against 3 'rebel' MLCs

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The Shiv Sena (UBT) has announced its intention to move to the Supreme Court to seek the disqualification of three rebel Sena MLCs, including Neelam Gorhe. Anil Parab, Sena (UBT) MLC, stated that Gorhe cannot hear her own disqualification plea as she is facing a removal petition for joining the Shinde group. Parab also mentioned that the MLCs would be disqualified, similar to the disqualification of the 39 MLAs, and that they would challenge the delay in the hearing. The Sena (UBT) had previously sent a removal notice against Gorhe. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/BxAEjCr

Raahgiri Day: Traffic curbs in Connaught Place inner circle

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'24x7 water supply for all of Delhi soon'

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CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government will soon ensure round-the-clock supply of water in every part of the capital. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/piPclxw

School bus driver mows down cyclist in Ghaziabad

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In an apparent hit & run case, a school bus driver left a 60-year-old man dead and two people injured in Vaishali on Friday. The driver has been arrested. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/n1lfLxz

‘Treated with respect’: Own OPD at RML hosp awes trans people

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The first transgender OPD has opened at RML Hospital in New Delhi. The facility has received positive feedback from patients, who appreciate being treated without bias. The dedicated OPD provides medical treatment and counseling services for the transgender community, addressing their specific needs. The hospital plans to increase the number of OPD days if the number of patients continues to rise. The initiative reflects a positive change in society's attitude towards the transgender community. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Hj4zKd2

Delhi Police to organize Raahgiri Day in Connaught Place on Sunday

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In a traffic advisory issued here on Friday, the police said the Raahgiri Day "aims at promoting the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by making a particular stretch of road vehicle-free and opening up the street for citizens to celebrate health, well-being and fitness by indulging in activities such as walking, cycling, skating, and street games". from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/qrgy0z1

Bombay HC grants bail to Elgar accused Mahesh Raut in NIA case

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The Bombay high court has granted bail to Mahesh Raut, a researcher accused in the Elgar Parishad case. Raut was facing charges of having alleged Maoist links and was under the anti-terror law-UAPA. The court stated that there was no evidence of any covert or overt terrorist act attributed to Raut. The bail is set at a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has requested a two-week stay to appeal the court's decision. Raut's lawyer argued that there was no prima facie case against him. The court also noted that there was no evidence to support the NIA's claim that Raut was a recruiter for a banned outfit. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/jX1WDba

Cricket, 'naatu naatu': MotoGP's elite get a taste of India & love it

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Italian MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia showcased his cricket skills in a friendly match with former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina ahead of the inaugural MotoGP Bharat event in India. Bagnaia, along with other MotoGP riders Fabio Quartararo, Luca Marini, and Pol Espargaro, took part in the cricketing experience. The event also included a flash mob performance by riders Marco Bezzecchi, Jack Miller, Aleix Espargaro, Jorge Martin, and Alex Marquez, accompanied by 30 local dancers. The riders expressed their excitement for the race and their enjoyment of Indian culture. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/n2FiyPc

High noise levels during Ganpati visarjan in Thane despite fewer processions

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Immersion rituals during Ganeshotsav continued to remain a noisy affair in Thane with sound levels during visarjan processions hitting 100 decibels (dB), anti-noise activist Dr Mahesh Bedekar said on Thursday. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/MnWwKCO

AAP brought amenities to unauthorised colonies: Kejriwal

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​​​​Earlier those living in unauthorised colonies of Delhi were victims of politics and they were short-changed by politicians who made promises to them but did not do anything, Kejriwal said after inaugurating some development projects in Khirki Extension and Panchsheel Colony in south Delhi. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/DuK3jmZ

HC: Cop, welfare panel uprooted kid sans reason, return him to 'guardian'

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2 die, 4 injured in blast at 'illegal' factory in Delhi's Bawana

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NIA court in Mumbai denies bail to Dawood aide Salim Qureshi

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A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court while denying bail to Salim Qureshi, an alleged aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel, held that there was ample prima facie evidence to show his involvement in unlawful terror activities that are continued by wanted accused Dawood Ibrahim and Shakeel who manage their nefarious acts in India, from abroad, via associates like him. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/ANmpg27

Stubble burning: Delhi govt urges Centre to hold meet

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Delhi environment minister, Gopal Rai, has called upon the Central government to convene a review meeting with the states neighbouring the national capital in light of the commencement of crop stubble burning, known as "parali" burning. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/gFjL6RT

Adverse monsoon slashes sown area of kharif pulses

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The sown area for kharif pulses, oilseeds and cotton in India has witnessed a decline this year primarily because of an adverse monsoon. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/JPw7Lni

Maharashtra forms 20-member team to assist Maratha quota panel

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The state government of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has formed a 20-member team to assist a panel headed by retired Justice Sandeep Shinde in meeting the demands of the Maratha community. The committee aims to recognize the Maratha community as Kunbi and grant them OBC certificates. The team has been given a month to complete their work, which includes issuing Kunbi caste certificates to all Marathas. This move comes after Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange ended his 17-day hunger strike demanding quota for Marathas in jobs and education. from Mumbai News: Latest Mumbai News Headlines, Coronavirus News, BMC Elections 2022 Updates from Mumbai - Times of India https://ift.tt/GYVEzaU

Woman, 79, found murdered at southwest Delhi home

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A 79-year-old woman was allegedly murdered at her residence in southwest Delhi's Kishan Garh. The deceased was identified as Krishna Devi, who lived alone on the first floor of her three-storey building. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/gMe0wKA

Noida: Man fails to repay Rs 3,000 loan, thrashed & paraded naked

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No immediate relief from warm, humid weather in Delhi

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The city experienced a warm and humid day with India Meteorological Department expecting the maximum temperature to rise over the next few days. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/twAk4Xg

200-yr-old police post brought back to life in Delhi

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Barh ki Chowki, one of Delhi's oldest police posts, is set to open to the public after restoration work by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (Intach). The heritage building, dating back to the early 1800s, was found in a dilapidated condition in 2006. The restoration project, undertaken in two phases, involved repairing the masonry, restoring arches, and cleaning a small well. The restored post is expected to be inaugurated in September and will house a small Delhi Police office. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/7hMjoVP

Over 200 exhibitions, conventions planned at Delhi's Yashobhoomi in 2 years

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The commissioning of the Yashobhoomi conference complex at Dwarka will take place in October. A Korean operator has been appointed on a revenue-sharing model to manage the exhibition halls and convention centre, said officials. The first phase of the project was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi last Sunday. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/Ihoqz6G

Two boys drown in Hindon river in Ghaziabad, NDRF recovers bodies

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Two boys who went to take bath in Hindon river in UP's Ghaziabad slipped into deep water and drowned, officials said. from Delhi News: दिल्ली समाचार - Latest Delhi News Headlines & Live Updates from Delhi - Times of India https://ift.tt/HRGvPyr