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Delhi Excise Policy: Sanjay Singh Arrested After ED Raids, Questioning; AAP Vows to Fight Legally

Sanjay Singh, 51, is the third AAP leader who has been arrested. (Image/ PTI file)

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh was arrested after the Enforcement Directorate raided his premises in connection with the Delhi excise policy-linked money laundering case on Wednesday. Singh, 51, is the third AAP leader who has been arrested.

The ED raids began before 7 a.m., when the MP was home with his wife, parents, domestic help and his pet dogs, fish and birds. The ED raids came months after the agency raided three of his associates — Sarvesh Mishra, Ajit and Vivek Tyagi – over their alleged involvement in the purported Delhi liquor scam.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the BJP is resorting to desperate measures as it stares at a defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, which is why many such raids will take place as the polls come closer.

Kejriwal, who visited Singh’s residence in the night, said agencies have conducted thousands of raids but they did not find any money.

“They (ED officials) searched his entire house but nothing was found and he was arrested in the evening. Elections are coming and after the formation of the INDIA alliance, PM Modi is desperate… They will arrest many people till 2024. Sanjay Singh is a lion…We file a case in court,” he said.

Hundreds of AAP workers gheraoed Singh’s residence as he was arrested by the ED.

On Sanjay Singh’s arrest, his father said, “We’ve said we will cooperate. I told him (Sanjay Singh) not to worry. I think they didn’t find any base to arrest him but since they (ED officials) were told to arrest, they arrested him. It will bring positive results as the government will be changed.”

The Member of Parliament’s wife said ED officials have not found anything and they were under pressure to arrest Sanjay Singh. They have no grounds of arrest, she said.

Source: https://www.news18.com/politics/aap-mp-sanjay-singh-arrested-after-ed-raids-in-delhi-excise-scam-8602988.html

AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Delhi home searched in liquor policy case

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. Singh’s name was mentioned in an ED chargesheet in the case.

ED searches residence of AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh (Credits: PTI)

A team of the Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at the residence of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.

Earlier, the premises of several others close to the MP were searched in the case.

A video shared by news agency ANI showed a team of probe agency ED at Sanjay Singh’s residence in Delhi.

Sanjay Singh’s name was mentioned in the chargesheet filed in the liquor policy case.

Reacting to the searches, Sanjay Singh’s father said, “The department is doing its work, we will cooperate with them. I will wait for the time when he gets clearance.”

Meanwhile, the party alleged the probe agency was ‘targeting’ Singh for raising the Adani matter in Parliament.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi took to X and wrote, “The only dependent allies BJP has in NDA fold are ED, IT, CBI. What a fall for these agencies to reduce their credibility to become a tool for those in power. Condemn the raids being carried out at Sanjay Singh Jis home, it’s nothing but intimidation tactics.”

On ED raids, AAP spokesperson, Reena Gupta, said, “The ED raid is a result of Sanjay Singh being vocal about the Adani issue and the black money invested in his company. Neither they (ED) found anything earlier, nor will they find anything today. None of us is afraid.”

Nothing was found earlier, nothing will be found today. Raids were conducted yesterday at the residence of some journalists and today raids are conducted at the residence of Sanjay Singh…”

ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SANJAY SINGH AS PER ED
According to the ED chargesheet, Delhi-based businessman Dinesh Arora, who was named as an accused in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, had earlier met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence, in the presence of Sanjay Singh.

In a statement, Arora told ED he had met Sanjay Singh during an event, following which he also came in touch with former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

Sources said the event was organised to raise funds before the Delhi elections.

According to the ED chargesheet, “He (Dinesh Arora) initially met Sanjay Singh through whom he came in contact with Manish Sisodia during a party at his own restaurant, namely Unplugged Courtyard. On request of Sanjay Singh, he spoke with many of the restaurant owners and arranged cheques amounting to Rs 32 lakh (handed over to Sisodia) for collection of party funds for upcoming elections in Delhi.”

The financial probe agency has also alleged that Sanjay Singh resolved one of Dinesh Arora’s long-pending issues with the liquor department.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/probe-agency-ed-searches-aap-mp-sanjay-singhs-residence-2444091-2023-10-04

Thousands gather in protest at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, demand Old Pension Scheme back

Thousands protest in Delhi demanding restoration of old pension scheme. Congress and Delhi CM support the protests, RBI warns of fiscal stress.

Government employees stage a protest demanding restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) (PTI)

Thousands of employees of the Central government, state and PSUs have gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan to protest against the New Pension Scheme and demand the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). According to a report, government and PSU employees of more than 20 states have come together for the ‘Pension Shankhanaad Rally’ to protest against the Central government. The protest was organised by National Movement for Old Pension Scheme (NMOPS).

Congress took to the microblogging website, X, and extended support to the protests against the New Pension Scheme, saying the Congress-ruled states have restored the old pension.

Congress said, “Old pension is the right of the employees. Congress state governments have restored the old pension. Our policy regarding this is clear – employees must get their rights. Modi government should restore the old pension, honor the workers who serve the country.”

Videos of the protest at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi show a sea of government employees raising slogans against the Centre to demand the implementation of the Old Pension Scheme.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday voiced support for the old pension scheme and said he has requested the Centre to implement it for Delhi government employees. His remarks came amid a massive protest at the Ramlila Maidan here by central and state government employees from more than 20 states for the restoration of the old pension scheme.

“We strongly support the demand of government employees to bring back OPS. NPS is an injustice against employees. We have implemented OPS in Punjab and have written to the Centre for implementing it for Del govt employees. Some other non-BJP govts have also implemented OPS,” Arvind Kejriwal said in a post on ‘X’.

Meanwhile, an article by RBI staffers mentioned that states reverting to the old pension scheme is a “major step backwards” and may take the fiscal stress of states to “unsustainable levels” in the medium to long term.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/thousands-gather-in-protest-at-delhis-ramlila-maidan-demand-old-pension-scheme-back-11696164807966.html

 

Just one man planned the Rs 25 crore jewellery heist that shocked Delhi

The Rs 25 crore jewellery heist that shocked Delhi was planned and executed by just one man – a Chhattisgarh native named Lokesh Srivas.

Delhi jewellery heist: Gold ornaments recovered from the suspect (Image credit: ANI/Twitter)

The Rs 25 crore jewellery heist that shocked Delhi was planned and executed by just one man, despite the fact that it looked like the sophisticated handiwork of a gang of criminals. Lokesh Srivas, a 32-year-old from Chhattisgarh, was arrested on Friday morning in Chhattisgarh in connection with the robbery of a jewellery shop in Delhi’s Bhogal area.

The theft of Umrao Jewellers in Delhi’s Bhogal area has been called the biggest such robbery in the national capital. During investigation, it was revealed that Srivas reached Delhi from Chhattisgarh earlier this month, travelling alone on a bus. He did a recce of the area and realised that the jewellery shop remains shut on Mondays.

On Sunday night, he entered the shop through the terrace of an adjoining building and camped out inside for hours, before leaving on Monday with gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 20-25 crore and some cash.

Police investigating the case were surprised to see the planning that went into the heist – besides stealing all the jewellery on display, the robber also used a gas cutter to enter the strong room and stole jewellery from there as well. He spent 15-20 hours inside the shop before decamping on Monday with around 30kg of jewellery and Rs 5 lakh cash.

After the robbery, he took a bus back to Chhattisgarh from Delhi’s ISBT.

Catching a criminal

The Delhi jewellery heist was not Srivas’s first brush with crime – he was wanted by Chhattisgarh Police for a string of robberies in the state. In fact, his most recent robbery in Chhattisgarh took place on August 25, just days before he left for Delhi.

In Delhi, police examined footage from hundreds of CCTV cameras “which revealed that a suspect carrying a backpack was found entering the adjoining building around 10.45pm on September 24. The same suspect could be seen leaving the building around 5pm on September 25,” said Rajesh Deo, DCP (southeast), to Times of India.

Police searched online and came across a similar picture of a man arrested in Chhattisgarh for robbing a house of Rs 3.5 crore.

Meanwhile, an associate of Srivas named Shiva Chandravanshi was arrested by Chhattisgarh Police. He told cops that his friend had carried out a ‘big’ theft in Delhi.

Acting on this tip-off, a joint team from Delhi and Chhattisgarh reached Bhilai, where Srivas lived in a rented accommodation. When he reached his place around 5.45 am on Friday, he was chased and arrested. Stolen jewellery was recovered from his place.

Source : https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/delhi-jewellery-heist-mastermind-lokesh-srivas-arrested-in-chhattisgarh-11455371.html

Entertainment News Round-Up: Anushka Sharma Pregnant: Actress Expecting Second Child With Hubby Virat Kohli, Dunki Release Date OUT: Shah Rukh Khan Confirms The Release Of Rajkumar Hirani Directorial, Archana Gautam And Her Father Get BEATEN Up Outside A Political Party’s Office In Delhi, And More!

Here’s a quick round-up of what happened in the Hindi film and television industry yesterday – September 30

Anushka Sharma Pregnant: Actress Expecting Second Child With Hubby Virat Kohli

ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 is around the corner and a good news is going to make all the Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma fans’ day. India’s star batsmen and his actress wifey are reportedly expecting their second child together. Yes, the celebrity couple is expecting their second baby after their daughter Vamika, states an exclusive Hindustan Times report. It is also stated that the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actress is possibly in the second trimester already.

Dunki Release Date OUT: Shah Rukh Khan Confirms The Release Of Rajkumar Hirani Directorial

Initially, there were reports suggesting that the release of Dunki might be delayed. However, Shah Rukh Khan, during the Jawan success event, confirmed that the Rajkumar Hirani film will be released during the Christmas weekend. Now, it appears that the director-actor pair has finally come together to discuss the marketing strategies and trailer release plans for Dunki. In a recent Ask SRK session on Twitter, Rajkumar Hirani also joined in and interacted with the superstar.

Archana Gautam And Her Father Get BEATEN Up Outside A Political Party’s Office In Delhi

Bigg Boss 16 fame Archana Gautam who became a household name for her strong headed personality. Post her stint in Salman Khan’s reality show, she went on to participate in Rohit Shetty’s Khatron Ke Khiladi 13. While she is busy enjoying the fame, she recently visited Congress party’s office in New Delhi with her father Gautam Buddha where they were mistreated and manhandled by a few party workers. Videos of the same have gone viral on social media leaving the netizens shocked.

Aaradhya Bachchan’s Reaction To A Little Fan Calling Her Mother Aishwarya Rai Goes Viral

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan enjoys a huge fan base in the country. Having made a mark for herself in the entertainment industry with her eternal beauty and versatile acting chops. She recently visited Lalbaugcha Raja with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan and her mother. While photos and videos of their visit quickly went viral on social media, it was a video posted by a fan page that left everyone in awe. In the video it can be seen that a little fan calls out to the actress, and their cute pronunciation leaves the daughter shocked.

Ashoke Pandit Demands CBI Inquiry A Day After Vishal Alleged Bribery At The CBFC

Tamil actor Vishal recently took the internet by storm after he claimed that he had paid a bribe of Rs 6.5 lakhs to the officials at the Mumbai office of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for the certification of his movie Mark Anthony. Now a day after his allegations went viral, former CBFC member Ashoke Pandit has demanded a CBI inquiry for the matter.

Source : https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/entertainment-news-round-up-anushka-sharma-pregnant-actress-expecting-second-child-with-hubby-virat-kohli-dunki-release-date-out-shah-rukh-khan-confirms-the-release-of-rajkumar-hirani-directorial-archana-gautam-and-her-father-get-beaten-up-outside-a-political-party-s-office-in-delhi-and-more/65181b0d2110e5252fa73a10

Delhi Crime: 40-Year-Old Doctor Attacked With Knife At Her Clinic In Tagore Garden Area

On Saturday, in the afternoon, a person came to Dr Sangay Bhutia’s clinic and attacked her with a knife in the staircase of the building, Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer said.

Dr Sangay Bhutia was attacked

A 40-year-old doctor was allegedly attacked with a knife by a person at her clinic in west Delhi’s Tagore Garden Extension area on Saturday, police said.

In the afternoon, a person came to Dr Sangay Bhutia’s clinic and attacked her with a knife in the staircase of the building, Deputy Commissioner of Police (west) Vichitra Veer said.

Bhutia runs a clinic on the ground floor of the building and lives on the upper floors, he said.

After the incident, the attacker fled from the spot. The victim has multiple stab injuries and she is undergoing treatment at a hospital, police said.

A case of attempt to murder is being registered. Multiple teams have been formed to nab the accused, they said.

Source : https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/delhi-crime-40-year-old-doctor-attacked-with-knife-at-her-clinic-in-tagore-garden-area

Jewel Heist In Delhi: Thieves Drill Hole In Wall To Steal Rs 20-25 crores

A case has been filed by the police authorities and CCTV cameras installed in the showroom are being scanned thoroughly to gain evidence.

The thieves fled with all the gold and diamond ornaments leaving behind just the silver ones. Screengrab from ANI video
Jewelry worth Rs 20-25 crores was stolen from Umrao Singh Jewellery shop in Jangpura’s Bhogal locality in New Delhi.

The shocking incident took place in post-midnight on Monday, September 25.

“We closed the shop on Sunday and when we opened it on Tuesday after an off on Monday, we saw that there was dust in the whole shop and there was a hole in the wall of the strong room… We think they (thieves) have looted everything… There was jewellery worth around Rs 20-25 crores… They entered from the terrace… Everything is damaged including CCTV… An investigation is underway…,” said Sanjeev Jain, owner of the jewellery shop which was looted.

Initial reports and circulating social media videos indicate that the thieves gained access to the jewellery shop’s vault by creating holes in the walls.

The thieves fled with all the gold and diamond ornaments leaving behind just the silver ones.

Police reached the spot on Tuesday, 26 September when the theft came into light. An investigation into the case has been launched and is underway.

A case has been filed by the police authorities and CCTV cameras installed in the showroom are being scanned thoroughly to gain evidence.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/jewel-heist-in-delhi-thieves-drill-hole-in-wall-to-steal-rs-20-25-crores-article-103958129 

India-Canada Issue: Delhi Mulls ‘Cancelling’ Overseas Citizenship of Khalistanis on Radar; Jaishankar Takes Swipe At Trudeau

Members of United Hindu Front organisation shout slogans as they hold banners during a rally along a street in New Delhi on September 24, 2023, to condemn Justin Trudeau, Canada’s Prime Minister and Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a lawyer believed to be based in Canada designated as a Khalistani terrorist by the Indian authorities (Image: AFP)

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has called Canada’s relationship with India “important”, and said his country will continue to pursue partnerships like the Indo-Pacific strategy while the investigation of the killing of Khalistani extremist Hardeep Singh Nijjar continues.

Canada had been seeking deeper trade, defence, and immigration ties with India before the “credible intelligence,” as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called it, was first raised with Canadian officials, Global News reported.

In an interview aired on Sunday on The West Block, Blair suggested Canada will continue to pursue those partnerships while the investigation into allegations continues.

WHAT BLAIR SAID?
“We understand that this can be, and has proven to be, a challenging issue with respect to our relationship with India,” he was quoted as saying by Global News.

“But at the same time, we have a responsibility to defend the law, defend our citizens, and at the same time make sure that we conduct a thorough investigation and get to the truth,” he said.

If the allegations are proven true, Blair said “there is a very significant concern that Canada will have with respect to the violation of our sovereignty in the murder of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil.”

The Minister further noted that the Indo-Pacific strategy was still a critical one for Canada and has led to an increased military presence in the region and commitments for further patrol capabilities.

Notably, the Indo-Pacific strategy commits USD 492.9 million over five years toward those military priorities, out of a total of nearly USD 2.3 billion over the same period.

INDIA-CANADA DIPLOMATIC ISSUE
Tensions flared between India and Canada following Trudeau’s explosive allegations of Indian agents’ “potential” involvement in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Nijjar on his country’s soil on June 18 in British Columbia.

India had designated 45-year-old Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), as a terrorist in 2020.

India has rejected the allegations as “absurd” and “motivated” and expelled a senior Canadian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move to Ottawa’s expulsion of an Indian official over the case.

On Thursday, India asked Canada to come down hard on terrorists and anti-India elements operating from its soil and suspended visa services for Canadians, as escalating tensions between the two nations over the killing of Nijjar pushed their ties to an all-time low. It also accused Canada of being a safe haven for terrorists.

India also asked Canada to downsize its diplomatic staff in the country, arguing that there should be parity in strength and rank equivalence in the mutual diplomatic presence. The size of Canadian diplomatic staff in India is larger than what New Delhi has in Canada.

Meanwhile, the United Hindu Front on Sunday held a protest against the Canadian PM at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, expressing their disapproval of Trudeau’s alleged support and protection of anti-India Khalistanis.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is in New York, also took a veiled dig at Canada. Speaking at a ministerial session titled ‘South Rising: Partnerships, Institutions and Ideas’ hosted by the Observer Research Foundation, Jaishankar said that it is still a world of “double standards” and those countries which are occupying positions of influence are resisting the pressure to change.

“In the name of the market, a lot of things are done, like in the name of freedom, a lot of things are done,” he said, hinting at Trudeau’s statements defending pro-Khalistan activities in Canada by citing freedom of speech.

In Canada, however, posters calling for the killing of Indian diplomats at a Gurdwara in Surrey were taken down after local authorities intervened amid Ottawa’s plummeting ties with India. According to sources, the Surrey Gurdwara was asked to remove the posters calling for the killing of three Indian diplomats after authorities realised the magnitude of the issue and the optics of such messaging originating from Canadian soil.

INDIA MULLS TO CANCEL OCI CARDS OF KHALISTANI TERRORISTS
After the National Investigation Agency (NIA) confiscated the properties of Canada-based ‘designated individual terrorist’ Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, it is learnt that the government has asked the investigative agencies to identify the properties of other terrorists wanted in India sitting abroad.

Sources privy to the matter said that the government has asked the agencies to identify the properties of the terrorists settled abroad.

 

Source: https://www.news18.com/india/india-canada-news-updates-canada-defence-minister-on-india-ties-justin-trudeau-hardeep-singh-nijjar-khalistani-killing-diplomatic-row-8589751.html

Canadian Embassy In Delhi Asks Indian Employees To Leave Office, Remains Closed Amid Escalation

A highly placed source said that the Canadian Embassy in the national capital was shut post 2 p.m.

Hours after India expelled a Canadian diplomat on Tuesday in a tit for tat move in retaliation to Canada’s action of expelling an Indian diplomat, the Canadian Embassy in the national capital asked its local staffers to leave the premises during the noon, sources said.

A highly placed source said that the Canadian Embassy in the national capital was shut post 2 p.m.

The source said that the locally engaged staff at the Embassy were asked to vacate the premises immediately in view of the current diplomatic tensions.

The source further said that in an email communication all the employees have been asked by the authorities at the Embassy to not speak to any media or post anything on the social media.

However, when contacted, the officials refused to comment at the Canadian Embassy.

Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Canada, New Delhi on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based here, who has been asked to leave within the next five days.

The High Commissioner of Canada to India (Cameron Mackay) received summons on Tuesday during which the Government of India conveyed its decision to expel a senior Canadian diplomat currently stationed in the country.

The concerned diplomat has been officially instructed to depart from India within the next five days, a statement issued by the external affairs ministry said.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/canadian-embassy-in-delhi-asks-indian-employees-to-leave-office-remains-closed-amid-escalation

Pics: PM to open YashoBhoomi, one of the largest convention centres, in Delhi

International convention centre YashoBhoomi, built across more than 73,000 square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms.

PM Modi will inaugurate international convention centre, YashoBhoomi in Delhi’s Dwarka on September 17.

Prime Minster Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), YashoBhoomi at Delhi’s Dwarka on September 17.

YashoBhoomi is going to be one of the world’s largest MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) facilities with a project area of over 8.9 lakh square metres and a total built-up area of more than 1.8 lakh square metres.

The convention centre, built across more than 73,000 square metres of area, comprises 15 convention rooms, including, the main auditorium, a ballroom and 13 meeting rooms with a total capacity of holding 11,000 delegates.

Source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/pics-pm-modi-to-inaugurate-international-convention-centre-in-delhi-on-sept-17-2436183-2023-09-15

Delhi Man Stabs Wife To Death In Front Of Children On Suspicion Of Infidelity; Arrested

A 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in front of their children In Delhi’s Jafrabad are on Monday. The accused reportedly killed his wife as he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair.

Delhi Man Stabs Wife To Death In Front Of Children On Suspicion Of Infidelity; Arrested (Representational image)

In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her husband in front of their children In Delhi’s Jafrabad are on Monday. The accused has been identified as Sajid. The accused reportedly killed his wife as he suspected her of having an extra-marital affair.

A quarrel erupted between the two over the issue. According to a report published in India Today, the accused attacked his wife Nisha in front of their two daughters. Sajid was arrested after the crime.

The elder daughter aged 11 years tried to intervene to save her mother but in vain. She sustained injuries on her hand. Nisha sustained multiple wounds on her neck, chest and hand, reported the media house.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/india/delhi-man-stabs-wife-to-death-in-front-of-children-on-suspicion-of-infidelity-arrested-article-103583953

Morocco earthquake: Race against time to reach survivors as number killed nears 2,900

The United Nations estimates some 300,000 people were affected by Friday night’s magnitude 6.8 quake, with most of the destruction and deaths in the High Atlas Mountains, where homes folded in on themselves and left residents trapped underneath the ruins.

Rescuers are battling to reach remote mountain towns devastated by the earthquake in Morocco, as the number of confirmed deaths from the disaster neared 2,900.

Search teams from the UK, Spain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates were joining efforts to help find people buried under debris.

The United Nations estimates some 300,000 people were affected by Friday night’s magnitude 6.8 quake, which was made more dangerous by its relatively shallow depth.

Most of the destruction and deaths were in Al Haouz province in the High Atlas Mountains, where homes folded in on themselves and left residents trapped underneath the ruins.

Much of the quake zone is in hard-to-reach areas and roads have been blocked by rocks, making it hard for rescuers to access the worst-hit locations.

Authorities have not yet issued any estimates for the number of people missing.

The UK has sent a 60-person search team with four dogs, medical staff, listening devices and concrete-cutting gear.

The European Union said it was releasing an initial €1m (£858,000) to non-governmental aid organisations in Morocco.

A search worker stands among rubble in Talat N’yaaqoub, Morocco

Survivors spend three nights sleeping outside

Aftershocks have hit the quake zone, leading those left homeless to spend three nights sleeping on the streets of Marrakech or under makeshift canopies in devastated towns.

Survivors struggling to find shelter and supplies have criticised the government’s response, accusing it of being slow.

The army said it was reinforcing search-and-rescue teams, providing drinking water and distributing food, tents and blankets.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/morocco-earthquake-race-against-time-to-reach-survivors-as-number-killed-nears-2700-12959250

G20 Summit 2023: US lauds the mega event in Delhi says, ‘Absolutely success’

G20 Summit in Delhi hailed as a success by US (AP)

G20 Leaders’ Summit wrapped up with enthusiasm in Delhi under India’s presidency, the United States lauded it as an ‘absolute success.’

In a briefing on September 11, the US State Department’s official spokesperson, Matthew Miller, told reporters, “We absolutely believe it was a success. The G20 is a big organisation. Russia is a member of the G20. China is a member of the G20.”

The “use or threat of use of nuclear weapons is inadmissible,” the G20 nations stated on September 9 in a New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration in the context of the Ukraine war.

The New Delhi Declaration reaffirmed that the G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, and the member countries acknowledged that the G20 is not the platform for geopolitical and security issues, although these issues can have consequences for the global economy.

The G20 member countries called on all nations to respect core principles of international law. These principles include upholding territorial integrity, sovereignty, following international humanitarian laws, and supporting the multilateral system that helps maintain global peace and stability.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/g20-summit-2023-us-lauds-the-mega-event-in-delhi-says-absolutely-success-11694480195165.html

Lights On, Security In Place: Delhi Ready To Welcome World At G20 Summit

Tight traffic regulations came into effect in the national capital from 5 am today and will continue till 11.59 pm on Sunday.

Stringent traffic curbs, schools shut, fighter jets for security, murals all across the town – New Delhi has pulled out all the stops to ensure a smooth G20 Summit on September 9 and 10.

Here are 10 points about the big story:

  1. Tight traffic regulations came into effect in the national capital from 5 am today and will continue till 11.59 pm on Sunday. Police have said that ambulances, medicines and those working in other essential services will be allowed to move freely.
  2. Vehicles of locals and tourists will also be permitted to move, but only in the area that they are staying in. Authorities have urged people not to visit India Gate and Kartavya Path for walking, cycling, or picnicking.
  3. Schools, banks, and all government offices will remain shut to ease traffic. Borders to neighboring states will also be sealed.
  4. Over 100,000 police and security personnel are expected to patrol the streets, with fighter jets, advanced AI-based cameras, jamming devices, and sniffer dogs at their disposal.
  5. The Delhi Police will also keep a close watch on developments during the summit from its state-of-the-art control room with the help of a network of 5,000 CCTV cameras installed across the city, officials said.
  6. The Summit will be attended by leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies and will witness discussions on some of the world’s most pressing problems like climate change and poverty.
  7. US President Joe Biden will arrive in New Delhi today and will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the Summit.
  8. Prominent issues that could feature during the meeting could be Ukraine, critical and emerging technology, and some of the deals that were announced like that of the drones with General Atomics and jet engines with General Electric.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/g20-summit-traffic-curbs-fighter-jets-schools-shut-delhi-all-set-for-g20-summit-4369987

Biden, Sunak, Trudeau: Where World Leaders Are Staying In Delhi During G20

India, which is heading the group this year, has pulled out all the stops, deploying drones around the national capital, painting murals at underpasses.

New Delhi: Leaders from the Group of 20 (G20) major economies will assemble in New Delhi to try to find solutions to some of the world’s pressing problems amid a deep geopolitical divide over the war in Ukraine that threatens progress on several global fronts.
India, which is heading the group this year, has pulled out all the stops, deploying drones around the national capital, painting murals, and chasing away monkeys using large-scale langur cutouts.

Here’s a look at the major leaders attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi and where they will be putting up

Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden will arrive in New Delhi and will be staying at the ITC Maurya. He will hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday and is expected to discuss clean energy transition and climate change at the Summit.

Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak will attend the G20 Summit during his first official trip to India as Britain’s Prime Minister. He will stay at the Shangri La hotel.

Ahead of the summit, the 43-year-old praised PM Modi’s leadership and said India was the “right country at the right time”.

China delegation

Premier Li Qiang will lead China’s delegation, effectively indicating President Xi Jinping will not attend, scuppering chances of a meeting with Biden. This will be the first time that a Chinese president has missed a G20 leaders’ summit since the first edition was held in 2008, though in 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Xi attended virtually.

The delegation will be staying at Delhi’s Taj Hotel.

Justin Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be travelling to Indonesia to participate in the ASEAN summit before arriving in New Delhi for the G20 Summit on Saturday and Sunday. He will be staying at The Lalit Hotel

G20 Summit in Delhi: US Prez Biden Tests Covid-19 Negative, to Meet PM Modi on Friday

US President Joe Biden will travel to India on September 7, two days before the G20 Summit commences in New Delhi. (Image: Reuters)

US President Joe Biden has tested negative for Covid-19 and will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the White House said on Tuesday.

The US president will also have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The announcement comes a day after First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for coronavirus on Monday.

Biden will also be abiding by the CDC guidelines, and will only remove his mask when he is socially distanced from others.

“The US President will travel to India on Thursday to attend the G20 Summit,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told a press conference at the White House.

President Biden will participate in a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi. Biden will participate in the official sessions of the G20 Summit on Saturday and Sunday, he added.

At the G20 Summit, Biden will call for a “just and durable peace” for Ukraine, the White House said.

India, President of the G20, will host global leaders for the Summit scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10 in New Delhi. During the Summit, Biden will commend Modi for his leadership of the G20, the White House said.

On Saturday (September 9) and Sunday (September 10), the President will participate in the G20 summit, where he and G20 partners will discuss a range of joint efforts to tackle global issues, including the clean energy transition and combatting climate change.

They will also mitigate the economic and social impacts of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine, and increase the capacity of multilateral development banks, including the World Bank, to better fight poverty, including by addressing global challenges, the White House said.

While in New Delhi, the President will also commend Prime Minister Modi’s leadership of the G20 and reaffirm the US commitment to the G20 as the premier forum of economic cooperation, including by hosting it in 2026, it said.

Source: https://www.news18.com/india/g20-summit-us-president-biden-tests-covid-19-negative-to-meet-modi-on-friday-says-white-house-8565583.html

85-Year-Old Woman Raped, Punched, Slashed With Blade In Delhi: Cops

The 85-year-old victim, who was staying alone in a slum, alleged that a man barged into her living area around 4 am and raped her, the panel said.

The DCW has sought an action-taken report on the matter by September 5.

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Friday issued a notice to the city police in connection with the alleged rape of an elderly woman in Shakurpur area here.
The 85-year-old victim, who was staying alone in a slum, alleged that a man barged into her living area around 4 am and raped her, the panel said.

“She has also informed that the accused punched her face, cut her lip with a blade and tried to strangulate her. There are injuries all over her body and private parts as well,” the panel said in its notice to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) district.

The panel has sought a copy of the FIR registered in the matter along with the fact whether the police have a list of all the elderly people living alone in the district.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/85-year-old-woman-raped-punched-slashed-with-blade-in-delhi-cops-4348760

Air Pollution in the World’s Most Polluted City ‘Delhi’ is Reducing Life Expectancy by Nearly 12 Years, Finds Study

Representational Image (Piyal Bhattacharjee/BCCL Delhi)

Delhi, the most polluted city in the world, is grappling with a severe air pollution crisis that is resulting in a staggering reduction of life expectancy by 11.9 years, as revealed by a recent study.

The findings based on PM2.5 data for 2021 derived from satellites showed that pollution in India has increased from 56.2 µg/m3 of air in 2020 to 58.7 µg/m3 of air in 2021. This exceeds the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline of 5 micrograms per cubic metre of air by more than 10 times.

As a result, all of India’s 1.3 billion people live in areas where the annual average particulate pollution level.

About 67.4 per cent of the Indian population live in areas that exceed the country’s own national air quality standard of 40 µg/m3 of air.

In 2021, Delhi’s annual average PM2.5 level was found to be 126.5 µg/m3 air, which is more than 25 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m3 of air, according to the report. In 2020, this figure was found to be a little lower at 107 µg/m3 of air.

“If India were to reduce particulate pollution to meet the WHO guideline, residents in Delhi would gain 11.9 years of life expectancy. In North 24 Parganas — the country’s second most populous district — residents would gain 5.6 years of life expectancy,” the study said.

Further, their findings showed that particulate pollution has increased over time. From 1998 to 2021, average annual particulate pollution increased by 67.7 per cent, further reducing average life expectancy by 2.3 years. From 2013 to 2021, 59.1 per cent of the world’s increase in pollution has come from India.

Source : https://weather.com/en-IN/india/pollution/news/2023-08-29-air-pollution-in-delhi-is-reducing-life-expectancy-by-nearly-12

36-Year-Old Senior Manager At Amazon Shot Dead by 5 in North East Delhi’s Bhajanpura

The man was shot in the head in North East Delhi’s Bhajanpura area.

A36-year-old man working as a senior manager in Amazon was shot dead in Subhash Vihar area of North East Delhi’s Bhajanpura after five youths on two-wheelers opened “unprovoked firing” at them before fleeing the spot, police said on Wednesday.

Another man was injured in the incident and has been admitted to a hospital.

The deceased has been identified as Harpreet Singh and was declared brought dead at hospital. Hospital’s report said he died of gun shot injury to head, with the entry wound on the right side behind ear – exit on the other side.

The injured – Govind Singh (32) – runs a momo place, police said. He has been referred to LNJP.

It was found that Harpreet and Govind were on their bike near Gali No. 8 when five boys on a scooty and a bike intercepted them. The assailants opened unprovoked fire and ran away from the spot, police said on Wednesday.

“It was found that Harpreet [deceased] and Govind [injured] were on their bike near Gali No. 8 when five boys on a scooty and a bike intercepted them. The assailants opened unprovoked fire and ran away from the spot,” Delhi Police said.

CCTV in the area is being scanned. Efforts are being made to identify the culprits. The real reason behind the firing incident is being ascertained. Case of murder has been registered. Further investigation is in progress,” Delhi Police added.

Source : https://www.news18.com/india/delhi-bhajanpura-senior-manager-amazon-shot-dead-5-bike-borne-youths-cctv-8556588.html

G20 Summit in Delhi | AI-Based Cam, Alarms; Snipers, Dog Squads: India’s Plan To Protect Its Global Guests

G20 Summit: Dog Sqaud on Tuesday conducted mock drills at event venues. (PTI)

G20 Summit: Indian security agencies have made elaborate security measures as international delegates of major global economies are set to arrive in New Delhi for the upcoming G20 meet.

Delhi Police and other paramilitary units, deployed especially to ensure security at the G20 Summit, Artificial Intelligence (AI) based cameras, software alarms and drones will be used to monitor the movement and ensure foolproof protection at the summit’s venues.

According to an India Today report, such security measures have been put in place to track any unsuspicious movement and if anyone is caught climbing walls or making unusual movements like running or bending down, AI cameras will alert the security personnel.

G20 SUMMIT: DEPLOYMENT OF SNIPERS IN VENUES

For additional security, National Security Guard (NSG) commandos and Army snipers will be deployed in high-rise buildings during the G20 Summit.

Apart from that, teams from international security intelligence agencies, including the CIA from the US, MI-6 from the United Kingdom, and MSS from China, had also already arrived in Delhi to make security arrangements for their respective delegates, India Today reported.

The NSG will also be working closely with the Indian Air Force, Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other agencies to neutralise the potential rogue drone threats during the summit.

G20 SUMMIT: ‘SPECIAL 50’ TEAM

A “Special 50″ team comprising around 1,000 security personnel, who have experience in VIP security, has been prepared by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

G20 SUMMIT SECURITY: DELHI POLICE DOGS CONDUCT MOCK DRILL TO DETECT EXPLOSIVES

The Dog Squad of the Delhi Police on Tuesday conducted mock drills to detect dummy explosives planted in luggage, vehicles and packages.

G20 SUMMIT: SCHEDULE

The G-20 world leaders’ summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. The summit is expected to be one of the largest gatherings of world leaders in India. India assumed the G-20 Presidency on December 1, 2022, from Indonesia.

Source : https://www.news18.com/india/g20-summit-in-delhi-ai-based-cam-alarms-snipers-dog-squads-indias-plan-to-protect-its-global-guests-8556504.html

Around 70 Students Hospitalised After Consuming Mid-Day Meal In Delhi Govt School: Police

Around 70 students were on Friday hospitalised after allegedly having a mid-day meal in a government school in southwest Delhi’s Dabri area.

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Around 70 students were hospitalised on Friday (August 25) after reportedly consuming a mid-day meal in a government school in southwest Delhi’s Dabri region, news agency PTI reported citing officials. The Delhi government swiftly responded by issuing a show cause notice to the mid-day meal provider implicated in the incident, the report said.

A Delhi government official reassured that “all the children were in a stable condition.” Additionally, a stern warning was conveyed to the mid-day meal suppliers to ensure the provision of safe and suitable food for the schoolchildren.

The official stated, “Anyone found guilty in the incident will not be spared.”

Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Manoj C informed that around 6 pm, a PCR call was received at Sagarpur police station, reporting that nearly 70 boys from Class VI to VIII had experienced vomiting after consuming a mid-day meal at Sarvodaya Bal Vidyalaya School, Durgapark in Sagarpur.

“The students were shifted to DDU Hospital and Dada Dev Hospital, Dabri. The school authorities stated that after the mid-day meal, students were given soya juice which caused stomach pain and vomiting,” he was quoted as saying by PTI.

In response to the incident, the police dispatched a crime team to the site to secure remnants of the food and juice for further investigation.

Source: https://news.abplive.com/delhi-ncr/around-70-students-hospitalized-after-consuming-mid-day-meal-in-delhi-government-school-1625461

G20 Summit in Delhi: Offices to opt WFH from Sept 8-10; Check latest traffic advisory for metro, bus services

Access to New Delhi will be restricted during the G20 Summit from September 8-10, with only residents and essential service workers allowed entry. Participants include Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, and Justin Trudeau.

New Delhi, India – August 25, 2023: Preparations underwent ahead of G20 Summit near Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi, India, on Friday, August 25, 2023. (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)

During the G20 Summit days, access to the national capital will undergo significant limitations, particularly within the New Delhi district, often referred to as the Lutyens’ Zone.

According to a traffic plan released by the Delhi Police, entry will be restricted exclusively to residents and essential service workers who can verify their identities.

These measures will be in effect from September 8 to 10, with the most stringent regulations enforced during the last two days.

Anticipated and verified participants include Joe Biden, the President of the United States; Xi Jinping, the Premier of China; Emmanuel Macron, the President of France; and Justin Trudeau, the Prime Minister of Canada. Additionally, thousands of individuals have received invitations to attend as delegates, government representatives, and other esteemed figures.

The imposed limitations have been categorized into two types: controlled and regulated zones. The initial district of New Delhi has been designated as Controlled Zone 1. Specific areas like Vikas Marg leading to ITO, roads in proximity to the Red Fort, and the vicinity surrounding the city’s primary train stations have been grouped into Controlled Zone 2, due to their proximity to the event venue.

The area covered by the Ring Road will be considered the Regulated Zone, as stated by Surender Singh Yadav, the special commissioner of police (traffic). He further mentioned that a dedicated helpdesk will be introduced on the Delhi Police website. This helpdesk will provide information about accessible transportation options and medical facilities during the event.

Source: https://www.livemint.com/news/world/g20-summit-schools-markets-offices-brief-hiatus-sept-8-10-traffic-advisory-for-metro-bus-service-delhi-pm-modi-india-11693012586144.html

Delhi: Woman Stabs Delivery Boy, Attacks Residents And Police in Dwarka Society | CCTV Video

Delhi Woman stabs delivery boy: After the delivery boy managed to escape, the accused woman picked up a brick and broke the headlight of the victim’s two-wheeler, police said. She also attacked a few other residents and some cops at a society

In a shocking incident at southwest Delhi’s Dwarka society, a 42-year-old woman attacked multiple people including a delivery person who asked her about directions to an address. After first stabbing a delivery person multiple times, she attacked a few other residents and some cops at a society. The incident took place on August 18. Police have filed a case has been filed and the woman has been arrested.
The incident was caught on CCTV cameras in the society and the footage shows the woman in an argument with the delivery executive and then flinging his scooter’s keys into the bushes.
The accused, identified as Sarita Bhatia, was produced in a court and was remanded in judicial custody for 14 days, police said on Thursday. Bhatia, who hails from Himachal Pradesh, lived alone in a single-room flat in the society. The residents reported she often exhibited aggression toward neighbours.

Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/delhi-shocker-woman-stabs-delivery-boy-attacks-residents-and-police-in-dwarka-society-article-103001403

Rape-Accused Delhi WCD Official, Wife Arrested. NCW Questions AAP Govt, DCW — Top Points

The accused, a deputy director in the WCD department, accommodated the girl and her family at his residence following her father’s demise on October 1, 2020.

A Delhi govt official and his wife have been arrested on Monday in the minor’s rape case. ( Image Source : ANI )

New Delhi: A senior government official was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday after he was accused of raping his deceased friend’s minor daughter for several months and causing her pregnancy. The accused, a deputy director in the Women and Child Development (WCD) department, accommodated the girl and her family at his residence following her father’s demise on October 1, 2020. Police on Monday also arrested his wife for allegedly giving the girl medication to terminate the pregnancy.

Meanwhile, a four-member team of the National Commission for Women (NCW) visited the hospital where the minor girl has been admitted for inquiry into the case, as reported by news agency ANI.

The incident came to light when the girl, presently in Class 12, disclosed the events to a counsellor at a hospital where she sought treatment for an anxiety attack, the police said.

Here’s everything that has happened so far: 

  • The rape-accused official and his wife were arrested by Police. His wife was arrested for allegedly giving the girl pregnancy termination medication.
  • DCP North District Sagar Singh Kalsi informed that the accused couple has been arrested. He told ANI, “In the case of sexual assault with a minor, we have arrested two persons. One of them is Premoday Khakha, 51 years old, he is a Deputy Director in the Department of Women and Child Development of GNCT and the second accused is his wife, Seema Rani, 50 years old. The investigation is in progress.”
  • Explaining the facts in the case, he informed that the accused was a local guardian of the victim after her father’s death. “The victim is undergoing treatment and is currently stable. We have arrested Seema Rani as she was also aware of the incident and she has been effective in getting the abortion done. The investigation is in progress,” he said.
  • Rekha Sharma, the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), said that the NCW has taken suo-moto cognisance of the case. “We will conduct an inquiry into the case. The accused and his wife had kept the girl with them illegally. When an employee of the Women & Child Development Dept of Delhi govt who was also working with DCW doing all this, were the Delhi govt & DCW doing? We are hearing that some people from the government were trying to save the accused officer,” she said, questioning the Delhi government and the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW).
  • A four-member team of the NCW visited the hospital in Delhi where the minor girl has been admitted. One of the members, Mamta Kumari told ANI, “We came here after forming a committee for enquiry into this case. We went to the office of the Police Commissioner but he did not meet us there. We were told that he is out for some work. We tried to meet the IO but we were told that he has gone to Court. When we came here to meet the victim, we are being told that her mother does not want to meet us…They are doing this to cover this up.”
  • DCW chief Swati Maliwal sat on a protest at a hospital on Monday after she alleged that she was not allowed to meet the minor girl. “The (accused) Delhi government official has exerted clout that’s why he was not arrested for 10 days by Delhi Police. We have come here to meet the victim but we are not allowed by police to do so,” she told PTI.
  • Earlier in the day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal ordered the accused WCD official’s suspension and had sought a report from Chief Secretary by 5 pm today.
  • While speaking to ANI, Mahila Congress President Netta D’Souza said, “It is unfortunate that such a person is in the Woman and Child Development ministry that speaks volumes about sensitivity towards the cause of women and child development. If he’s involved in such a grievous crime, such a person should be terminated and imprisoned. The police must take immediate action. We request the Delhi CM (Arvind Kejriwal) to ensure that the strictest of actions should be taken against such officers.”

Source: https://news.abplive.com/delhi-ncr/rape-accused-delhi-wcd-official-wife-arrested-ncw-questions-aap-govt-dcw-top-points-1624356

G20 Summit In Delhi: Offices And Schools May Remain Closed On THESE Dates; Check Details

Schools and colleges may be advised to move to online mode and offices could be asked to be on work from home between September 8 and 11 in view of the mega G20 event.

G20 Summit: Delhi Schools, Colleges And Offices May Remain Closed On THESE Dates

New Delhi: Schools and offices in Delhi may remain closed or go online for the four days of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi scheduled in September. According to reports, schools and colleges may be advised to move to online mode and offices could be asked to be on work from home between September 8 and 11 in view of the mega event. An advisory may soon be issued regarding allowing only essential travel and activities for these four-day period.

Speaking to the Indian Express, Bharat Arora, president of the private schools association said, “Private schools in Delhi extend their support to the Government of India’s efforts in hosting the prestigious G20 Leaders’ Summit. It is a big moment for our country. As our city welcomes global leaders, private schools stand united in ensuring a seamless event. In line with safety measures, we’re prepared to adopt online learning during September 8-11, contributing to the success of this momentous occasion. We extend our best wishes for a successful G20.”

The G20 summit will be held in the Bharat Mandapam convention center at Delhi next month. The movements of vehicles may be restricted in some areas and people are likely to be permitted for only essential travel and activities for the four-day period. There will be thousands of individuals in the G20 members’ entourage, so the government is preparing to take essential measures to ensure smooth traffic-free mobility for them across the city.

Heavy Traffic Restriction Areas

Satya Marg, Shanti Path, Niti Marg, Kautilya Marg, Sardar Patel Marg, Mother Teresa Crescent, Teen Murti Marg, Janpath, Kartavya Path, C-Hexagon, Purana Qila Road, Akbar Road, Ashoka Road, Subramaniam Bharti Marg and Lodhi Road will see heavy traffic restrictions,” an official said.

Hawkers will not be allowed to set up their stalls in Lutyens’ Delhi during the Summit, the official added.

Source: https://www.india.com/news/delhi/g20-summit-in-delhi-offices-and-schools-may-remain-closed-on-these-dates-check-details-6239230/

Delhi: Man strangles wife he ‘bought’ for Rs 70,000, dumps body in forest

The accused husband, identified as Dharamveer, along with two others — Arun and Satyavan — who helped him in the murder have been arrested.

All three accused have been arrested by the Delhi Police. (Representational image)

A man allegedly strangled his wife, whom he married after buying her for Rs 70,000, as he was unhappy with her “behaviour” and dumped her body in a forest area in southwest Delhi’s Fatehpur Beri.

The accused husband, identified as Dharamveer, along with two others — Arun and Satyavan — who helped him in the murder have been arrested, police said, PTI reported.

“On Saturday, a PCR call was received regarding a woman’s body being found in a forest near Jheel Khurd border in Fatehpur Beri. Police rushed to the spot and took possession of the body,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (south) Chandan Chowdhary said.

Police launched an investigation into the case and through technical and manual surveillance, the movement of an autorickshaw at around 1.40 am on Saturday was found suspicious.

The route of the autorickshaw was tracked and its registration number identified. Its driver Arun, a resident of Chhatarpur, was apprehended near Gadaipur Band road, the DCP said, PTI reported.

Arun identified the deceased as Sweety, the wife of Dharamveer. He confessed that he and his brother-in-laws Dharamveer and Satyavan, both residents of Nangloi, killed Sweety by strangulation near Haryana border and threw the body in the forest, the police officer said.

Source: https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/delhi-man-strangles-wife-he-bought-for-rs-70000-dumps-body-in-forest/3205772/

Delhi Battles Worst Dengue Outbreak in 5 Years; Govt. Issues Advisory To Curb Spread

In response to this alarming situation, the Delhi government has taken proactive measures to curb the virus’s spread, facing the highest dengue tally in five years with 187 reported cases until July 22.

As the dengue virus continues to spread, Delhi faced its highest dengue tally in five years, with 187 reported cases until July 22. In response to this alarming situation, the Delhi government has taken proactive measures to curb the virus’s spread. Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj announced a series of campaigns to educate schools and the public about dengue prevention.

Dengue, a viral infection transmitted through the bite of infected mosquitoes, has been a growing concern in the capital city. The government plans to make hospitals fully prepared to handle dengue cases to bolster its response. Discussions have been held with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to coordinate efforts in tackling the outbreak.

The fear of a potential dengue outbreak arose amid the recent flood-like situation in Delhi due to the overflowing of the Yamuna River caused by incessant monsoon rains in hilly regions.

Genome sequencing of positive samples revealed that the prevalent strain is type-2, known for its severity and risks to patients. In light of this, the government has increased fines for mosquito breeding to discourage the spread of the virus. The 1031 helpline, previously dedicated to Covid-19 cases, will also address dengue-related concerns.

Source : https://www.timesnownews.com/delhi/delhi-battles-worst-dengue-outbreak-in-5-years-govt-issues-advisory-to-curb-spread-article-102251045

Delhi monsoon update: Heavy rain lashes Delhi; IMD forecasts more showers for next 3 days

On Saturday, Delhi saw the highest rainfall in a day in July since 2003 leaving several areas of the national capital waterlogged

The national capital got 126.1 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am to 5:30 pm leaving several areas waterlogged

Delhi woke up to fresh showers on Sunday morning as India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted more rainfall in the coming few days. On Saturday, IMD had forecast high-intensity rain in Delhi in the upcoming 2-3 days.

Delhi saw the highest rainfall in a day in July since 2003 as several areas of the national capital remained waterlogged on Saturday. The national capital got 126.1 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am to 5:30 pm leaving several areas waterlogged.

Charan Singh, Head of IMD, Delhi, said: “This week, North-West India, including Delhi, will witness rain; the intensity of the rain will be high for 2-3 days, and the intensity will reduce after that. There will be some relief from the heat during this period.”

IMD has also predicted “isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand, J-K during 08th-10th; East Rajasthan, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, Punjab during July 8-9.”

The weather agency stated in a tweet, “Light to moderate intensity rain would continue over many places of Delhi and NCR, Yamunanagar, Kurukshetra, Karnal, Assandh, Safidon, Panipat, Gohana, Gannaur, Meham, Sonipat, Rohtak, Kharkhoda, Bhiwani, Charkhi Dadri, Mattanhail, Jhajjar, Kosali, Sohana, Rewari (Haryana).”

“Heavy rains in North India for the next four to five days. The effect of active monsoon will be seen in other states,” added IMD.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/trends/story/delhi-monsoon-update-heavy-rain-lashes-delhi-imd-forecasts-more-showers-for-next-3-days-388859-2023-07-09

Yellow alert in Delhi as rain, thunderstorm lead to diversion of 10 flights, IMD predicts more downpour

Delhi on Tuesday witnessed heavy showers and thunderstorms, affecting vehicular movement and leading to diversion of many flights. Due to the bad weather in the city, 10 Delhi-bound flights were diverted — nine from Jaipur and one from Lucknow.

The weather office has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Wednesday, warning of traffic disruptions and inundation of low-lying areas due to rain. (Photo: PTI)

Delhiites woke up to a breezy and pleasant morning after a fresh spell of rain in the national capital on Tuesday. The city witnessed heavy showers and thunderstorms, affecting vehicular movement and leading to the diversion of many flights.

“Due to bad weather in Delhi, 10 Delhi-bound flights were diverted (nine from Jaipur and one from Lucknow) between 6.25 pm and 8 pm,” an airport official said.

Delhi experienced moderate to severe thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds, reaching speeds of 70-80 kilometres per hour, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The weather office issued a ‘yellow’ alert for Wednesday, warning of traffic disruptions and inundation of low-lying areas due to rain. The maximum temperature is expected to hover around 35 degrees Celsius, news agency PTI reported.

Maximum temperatures are predicted to remain below the 40-degree mark until June 5.

Delhi’s primary weather station, Safdarjung Observatory, on Tuesday, recorded a maximum temperature of 35.9 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal.

Source : https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/delhi-rain-weather-yellow-alert-thunderstorm-flights-diverted-imd-downpours-2386691-2023-05-31

Arvind Kejriwal Summoned By CBI In Delhi Liquor Policy Case On Sunday: 10 Points

The CBI is investigating allegations that the liquor policy implemented by the Delhi government last year gave undue advantages to private retailers.

Arvind Kejriwal Summoned By CBI In Delhi Liquor Policy Case On Sunday: 10 Points
Arvind Kejriwal Summoned By CBI In Delhi Liquor Policy Case On Sunday: 10 Points

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned by the CBI for questioning over alleged corruption in the capital’s now-scrapped alcohol sales policy that led to the arrest of his deputy Manish Sisodia in February, sources have told NDTV.

Here are the latest developments in this story:

  1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has asked Mr Kejriwal to appear for questioning on Sunday, sources said, making it the first instance in recent memory where a Chief Minister has been summoned by the central agency in an investigation.
  2. Sources in the agency said they have uncovered fresh evidence and have grounds to question the Chief Minister now. They said the date was set for Sunday so that it does not disrupt the Chief Minister’s work.
  3. Arvind Kejriwal is yet to comment on the CBI’s move but in the past has said, “There is no such thing as a liquor scam”. The AAP has dismissed the charges as “vendetta” and efforts by the BJP, which governs at the centre, to target one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s most vocal critics.
  4. “Not a single leader of the AAP will be intimidated by these motivated charges. Many of our ministers, leaders and members have been targeted in the past. Our fight against the most corrupt government of PM Modi will go on,” senior party leader Sanjay Singh said.
  5. The CBI is probing allegations that the liquor policy implemented by the Delhi government last year, which ended government control over the sale of liquor in the capital, gave undue advantages to private retailers.
  6. Alleging the involvement of the “highest levels” of Mr Kejriwal’s government in the swindle, the agency has claimed crores in kickbacks were paid for favours in the policy and funnelled into his Aam Aadmi Party’s (AAP) election campaign in Goa last year.
  7. Manish Sisodia’s arrest in February was the highest-profile arrest in the case so far. The following month, he was arrested while still in jail by the country’s financial crime-fighting agency Enforcement Directorate, which is probing allegations of money laundering in the case.

Source: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-summoned-by-cbi-in-delhi-liquor-policy-case-on-sunday-sources-3948446

Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi

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As Delhi witnesses a sudden spurt in Covid cases, experts have stressed that there is no need to panic over the absolute numbers and the focus should be on protecting the vulnerable population, especially those who are immunocompromised or have comorbidities. They have also advised people to remain cautious by masking up and avoiding public gatherings.

Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity rate of 14.37 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. While the government did not issue a bulletin on Friday, the numbers on Thursday stood at 295 while the positivity rate was at 12.48 per cent.

“Since there is a surge, patients admitted (for other ailments) are being tested and they are turning out to be Covid positive.”

He explained that since the variant XBB.1.6 has a “growth advantage”, so there is an increase in cases.

However, he stressed that at this juncture, there is no point in just tracking absolute numbers.
“Our focus should be on looking for clinical cases rather than laboratory-tested cases. For India, there is a 30-fold increase in cases but the daily deaths have not increased in that proportion. We should not worry about the actual number of cases but clinical outcomes.”It is time we should focus on an integrated approach of clinical, epidemiological and genomic one. All three should be reviewed together to reach a conclusion,” he said.
Following a review meeting on Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that only three deaths have been reported over the last four-five days.

In all three patients, co-morbidities were “very severe” and it has been assessed that the fatality was due to co-morbidities and perhaps Covid was “incidental”, but one can’t say that.

Lahariya also said that is no cause for worry till the time a new variant of concern emerges somewhere in the world or if there is a change in clinical outcomes like an increase in hospitalisation.

“It is flu season and we should protect the vulnerable population. We will see a similar fall or rise in seasonal illnesses and we need to be prepared,” he stressed.

Dr Suresh Kumar, medical director of the state-run LNJP Hospital, said, “There are eight patients currently in our hospital and one of them is on ventilator support while others are on oxygen support. The age group ranges from 25 to 64. Fifty per cent have comorbidities and the rest don’t. All of them are doubly vaccinated barring one.

“This strain overcomes vaccination. It spreads faster but it produces mild illness. Only in some cases, it is severe, mostly in those who have comorbidities. Most of the patients are those who have had previous infections.”

When asked if a peak can be expected, he said, “Any virus has a cycle of four to six weeks. It is a new variant so we can’t say that a peak will come soon but it was the trend in previous waves that cases used to tart declining after reaching the peak in four to six weeks.”

Source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/remain-cautious-and-wear-mask-focus-should-be-on-clinical-cases-experts-on-covid-surge-in-delhi/articleshow/99188994.cms

Delhi woman accuses partner of multiple rapes, shooting intimate videos without consent

The victim moved to police when the accused sent her private photos to her parents

A 26-year-old Delhi woman here has accused her live-in partner of raping her several times and shooting her private photos and videos without her consent, police said on Saturday.

The accused also kept her legal documents with him and refused to give them back, they said.

The victim moved to police when the accused sent her private photos to her parents.

According to her complaint, the woman said she was living with Amul Thakur, the accused, in a live-in relationship, having met him first in May 2022. After a few months, she returned home.

“He made my objectionable photos and videos without my consent while having sex saying he will marry me soon. When I left his house, he threatened me to come back to him. When I refused, he sent my objectionable photos to my parents and threatened them too. He also threatened to shoot me,” the woman said in her complaint.

Following the complaint, an FIR was registered against Thakur under sections 376 (2) N (raping repeatedly the same woman), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the IPC and sections 67 and 67 A of the IT Act at Sector 40 Police Station on Friday.

Source : https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/delhi-woman-accuses-partner-of-multiple-rapes-shooting-intimate-videos-without-consent-1201447.html

Delhi world’s most polluted capital; ranks fourth among cities, Ghaziabad 2nd

Delhi emerged as the most polluted capital and the fourth most polluted city in the world, according to a 2021 World Air Quality Report by Swiss organisation IQAir.

The report listed vehicular emissions, power generation, industrial waste, biomass combustion for cooking, construction and stubble burning as the major sources of pollution. (Image used for representational purpose only)

The report said Delhi saw a 14.6% increase in PM2.5 concentration in 2021, with levels rising to 96.4 ug/m3 (micrograms per cubic metres) from 84 ug/m3 in 2020. This was nearly 20 times the WHO’s safety limit of 5 ug/m3.

Thirty-five of the world’s 50 most polluted cities were in India, the report said. None of the Indian cities met the prescribed WHO standards for PM2.5 while 48% of the country’s cities exceeded 50 ug/m3, or more than 10 times the WHO guidelines. The report named 63 Indian cities in the 100 most polluted worldwide.

According to the report, Bhiwadi in Rajasthan was the most polluted city in the word, followed by Ghaziabad in UP. Both fall in NCR. They were followed by Hotan (China), New Delhi and Jaunpur (UP), Faisalabad (Pakistan), Noida (UP), Bahawalpur (Pakistan), Peshawar (Pakistan) and Bagpat (UP).

“India’s annual average PM2.5 levels reached 58.1 ug/m3 in 2021, ending a three-year trend of improving air quality. Its annual PM2.5 averages have now returned to pre-quarantine concentrations as measured in 2019,” the report stated.
Pointing out challenges, the report said air pollution is the second-biggest risk factor for disease and its economic cost is estimated to exceed $150 billion annually.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-worlds-most-polluted-capital-ranks-fourth-among-cities-gzb-2nd/articleshow/90384152.cms

Nitin Gadkari: Delhi-Mumbai to Take 12 Hours, Mumbai-Srinagar to Take 20 Hours

In some very good news for those who travel by road, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has shared several updates regarding the road network in India. Amongst the updates, one of the biggest highlights has to be the fact that travelling from Mumbai to Delhi will soon be able to cover this distance in just a matter of 12 hours. And that’s not it, those wanting to travel all the way to Srinagar from Mumbai will be able to cover this distance in 20 hours.

On Tuesday, on the progress in the building of infrastructure, the minister said that road travel between Delhi to Jaipur; and Delhi to Haridwar now takes 2 hours. Similarly, the travel time from Delhi to Amritsar is now four hours. Gadkari said that connectivity between Delhi to Mumbai will be improved such that the travel time is reduced to 12 hours and added that “we will complete within this year”.

“From Ladakh, Leh to Srinagar we will go to Mumbai…. before the end of this year, we will try that from Srinagar you are able to reach Mumbai in 20 hours,” the minister said. Work is on in full swing for the Zojila tunnel in Kashmir and is expected to be completed by 2024, much before the scheduled target of 2026, he said. Gadkari said currently 70 per cent of goods and 90 per cent of the passenger traffic are travelling by road, as he highlighted the importance of becoming more competitive and reducing logistics costs.

Road projects worth Rs 62,000 crore have been undertaken in the national capital to ease traffic congestions, and tackle the problem of pollution, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday. Replying to a debate on the Demands for Grants for Road Transport and Highways Ministry, 2022-23, in the Lok Sabha, Gadkari recalled how he used to get stuck for an hour in Dhaula Kuan traffic every time he used to travel to and from the airport.

For fourth consecutive year in 2021, Delhi declared world’s most polluted capital in world

 

Delhi has been declared the most polluted capital in the world in terms of air quality for the fourth year in a row in 2021, reveals a new report which says 35 out of 50 cities with the worst air quality were in India.
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The World Air Quality Report released by Swiss organization IQAir is based on PM 2.5 data from 6,475 cities in 117 countries.

The dataset used to generate this report was derived from the IQAir real-time online air quality monitoring platform, which aggregates, validates, calibrates, and harmonizes data from air quality monitoring stations around the globe.
The report said that publicly available air quality monitoring station data continued to increase in 2021. India, New Zealand, and Canada, in particular, saw significant increases.

Air pollution has a massive impact on human health in India. The researchers said, “India was home to 11 of the 15 most polluted cities in Central and South Asia in 2021. Delhi saw a 14.6 per cent increase in PM2.5 concentrations in 2021 with levels rising to 96.4 ug/m3 from 84 ug/m3 in 2020. No cities in India met the WHO air quality guideline of 5 ug/m3. In 2021, 48% of India’s cities exceeded 50 ug/m3, or more than 10 times the WHO guideline.”

Air pollution causes and aggravates many diseases, ranging from asthma to cancer, lung illnesses and heart disease and in this age of COVID-19, researchers have found that exposure to PM2.5 increases both the risk of contracting the virus and of suffering more severe symptoms when infected, including death.

Source: https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/for-fourth-consecutive-year-in-2021-delhi-declared-worlds-most-polluted-capital-in-world-report-23219555

 

Delhi records 97 new Covid cases, 1 death

Delhi recorded 97 fresh Covid-19 cases and one fatality linked to the disease, while the positivity rate stood at 0.41 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department on Sunday.

The number of tests conducted a day ago stood at 23,766.

The new fatality pushed the death toll from the pandemic to 26,147 in Delhi, the bulletin stated.

Source : https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/delhi-records-97-new-covid-cases-1-death/articleshow/90342592.cms

5 kids among 7 killed in northeast Delhi slum inferno

A cluster of 60 hutments in north-east Delhi’s Gokulpuri turned into a death trap for seven, including five children, early Saturday morning when a fire at the entrance of the settlement cut off their escape, sealing their fate. Having probably started from a heap of trash, the blaze spread across the entire area with people – jolted out of sleep – scrambling to get away in the dark as the power went off. Four people suffered burns.

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Ravina lost five people in her family — two brothers, a sister, sister-inlaw and a nephew. Another brother has been injured

The fire department received a call around 1am and it took them around 2-3 hours to completely douse the fire. Thirteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot and cooling operations continued till noon. The cause of the fire is still being investigated but prima facie it appears it started from that trash heap which had inflammable material.

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal reached the slum cluster by noon and announced compensation for the victims – Rs 10 lakh for the next of kin of each adult who died, Rs 5 lakh each for families of the children who died and Rs 25,000 for each shanty that was gutted.

In this instance, since the fire started at the front and there are buildings at the rear, people found it difficult to get away. The lanes are anyway narrow and congested. The flames fed on two heaps of trash – one of tyres and discarded rubber material and the other of cardboard stacks – posing a big challenge to the firefighters. “Rubber flames not only rise quite high, but are also toxic,” said Shukla.

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