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Impostors masquerade as Delhi wholesalers, abscond with ₹3 crore worth of gold from Bengaluru company.
A gang of three individuals masquerading as wholesale gold purchasers is accused of stealing jewelry exceeding 1.85 kilograms, with an estimated value of over Rs 3 crore. The police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the suspects, identified as Paresh Soni, Chandrashekhar Rao, and Shyam, following a complaint from Mahendra Kumar D Jain,…
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Delhi-NCR Welcomes a Three-Day Strike by Taxis and Autos Starting Today
Commercial vehicle operators in the Delhi-NCR region have initiated a three-day strike, commencing today and lasting until May 23 (Saturday), in response to their demands for an immediate increase in auto and taxi fares. This action is fueled by the rising fuel prices and perceived economic exploitation by app-based ride-hailing services. The “Chalak Shakti Union”…
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As the ‘Umeed’ deadline approaches, Waqf Board urges finalization of online registration.
The Gujarat Waqf Board issued an appeal on Wednesday, urging trustees, stakeholders, and community leaders associated with registered waqf properties in the state to complete their online registration on the ‘UMEED’ portal before the deadline of May 26. In its announcement, the board provided a helpline number for individuals needing technical assistance with the online…
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Yogi Urges Timely Infrastructure Completion Before Elections, Cautions PWD Officials on Delays
As Uttar Pradesh prepares for elections in the upcoming year, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath convened a meeting on Wednesday, instructing relevant officials to adhere to strict timelines and maintain high standards of quality in various development initiatives. He emphasized that elected officials should not be held accountable for “departmental shortcomings” or “contractor errors.” During a…
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BJP Activist Claims Valsad Residents Are Denied Government Borewell Services Following Election Defeat
Following the recent arrest of a father and son duo for cutting off water supply to a village in Bharuch after a failed election, a new incident has emerged in Valsad district. In this case, a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is accused of restricting access to a borewell, allegedly as a consequence…
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“CM Adhikari Advocates for Systemic Change Over Merely Altering the Ruling Party’s Flag in North Bengal”
During his first visit to northern Bengal since taking office as Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari stated on Wednesday that the BJP administration is committed to delivering on all the promises made during the recent Assembly election campaign. Expressing gratitude to the residents of north Bengal for their unwavering support to the BJP since 2019, Adhikari…
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Maharashtra Faces Fuel Distribution Challenges in Rural Regions, Chief Minister Assures Adequate Stock Availability
Maharashtra is currently experiencing significant fuel shortages, impacting both rural communities and urban mobility. Reports indicate that around 20-25 percent of petrol stations, particularly in rural areas, are experiencing disruptions in fuel supply. This situation is most critical in rural regions where the rationing of diesel and restrictions on selling fuel in cans have impeded…
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Supreme Court Affirms Guidelines for Stray Dog Management
Following the Supreme Court’s endorsement of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for addressing the issue of stray dogs, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is quickly mobilizing to establish the necessary infrastructure, which currently includes permanent shelters and additional sterilization facilities throughout the city. MCD officials acknowledged their lack of resources for managing the large-scale…
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Veteran Publishing Executive Krishan Chopra Dies at Age X
Krishan Chopra, a prominent figure in the publishing industry who played a key role in bringing influential leaders and thinkers of modern India into the literary world, passed away in New Delhi on Tuesday at the age of around 70 following a short illness. With a career that spanned over five decades, Chopra earned a…
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Delhi hospitals report increase in heat-related health issues amid rising temperatures; medical professionals urge vigilance.
As temperatures rise significantly in the capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert, prompting hospitals in Delhi to report isolated instances of heat-related health issues. While major medical facilities have yet to document any cases of heat stroke—a critical and potentially fatal condition—some hospitals have noted an uptick in patients presenting…
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Business Leaders and Traders Urge Reopening of Attari-Wagah Crossing
On Wednesday, a coalition of industrialists, traders, medical professionals, and representatives from social organizations convened to advocate for the reopening of the Attari-Wagah border and the prompt resumption of trade with Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asian nations, which has been halted for seven years. Key figures at the event included Parmeet Singh Chadha, the Global…
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Tragic Incident: Woman Plummets from High-Rise, Spurring Arrests of Husband and Brother-in-Law
In a tragic incident believed to be linked to dowry-related issues, a 25-year-old woman reportedly took her own life by jumping from a building in Inderpuri, West Delhi, on Monday. Authorities arrested her husband, Raju Singh, aged 27, along with his brother, Rajkumar, aged 22, on Wednesday in connection with the case. According to police,…
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Brother of man who ‘confessed’ to murder on Instagram shot dead months later; family claims it was an act of vengeance.
Four months following the arrest of a man accused of murdering a 24-year-old at a café, the younger brother of the suspect was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen in the Welcome area of Northeast Delhi late Tuesday night, according to police reports. The deceased has been identified as 22-year-old Amanullah Qureshi, who suffered multiple gunshot…
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Assault on Advocate Gagandeep Jammu: HCH Raises Concerns Over Punjab and Haryana Bar Protest
During a recent session, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court raised concerns about the implications of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association’s decision to suspend work in the post-lunch session. This decision was made in solidarity with advocate Gagandeep Jammu, following an alleged assassination attempt on his life.…
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“Suvendu Unveils Bold Strategy to Identify, Remove, and Expel ‘Infiltrators’ from Bengal”
On Wednesday, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, unveiled a new initiative titled “detect, delete and deport” aimed at addressing the issue of unauthorized migrants in the state. In conjunction with this announcement, the state administration revealed plans to transfer a 27-kilometer segment of land to the Border Security Force (BSF) within a…