IRS officer, two others acquitted in graft case

NEW DELHI: An Indian Revenue Service officer and two others, including a personal assistant to the then minister of state for finance, have been acquitted by a Special CBI court after it found major discrepancies in the evidence produced by CBI in the...

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Anti-clockwise is what ticks for Gonds

BHOPAL: Clocks of thousands of Madhya Pradesh residents run anti-clockwise. It may sound bizarre to many but for Gonds of the state it is perfectly normal and scientific.Why do athletes run anti-clockwise on the track? "It is in tandem with nature, running...

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Day after HC order, parents confused about nursery admission

NEW DELHI: What Friday's high court order on nursery admission and the government's decision to challenge it have precipitated is confusion. Told in September that the government was attempting to issue guidelines early, many parents are wondering what...

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E-rickshaw drivers need no education for licence

NEW DELHI: Thousands of illiterate e-rickshaw drivers would soon be eligible to apply for driving licence simply by undergoing 10 days mandatory training on how to operate the vehicle.In its bid to bring back the idling battery-operated three wheelers,...

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Expert panel suggests taxation to deal with vehicular emissions, new body to fast-track environmental clearances

NEW DELHI: In its recent report, TSR Subramanian Committee—formed by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change to review key environmental laws — has recommended a "revised system of taxation" to inhibit an increase in the number of vehicles,...

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Another AAP MLA opts out, few may be dropped

NEW DELHI: Two former AamAadmi Party MLAs have withdrawn from the race for fresh elections and the party is expected to axe maybe a few more who have underperformed. AAP has also asked Delhiites to approach it in case they have concrete evidence of corruption...

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Most cases filed against traffic cops

NEW DELHI: Vigilance department records have shown that a maximum number of complaints were against traffic police personnel. Most of these pertain to cases of policemen overlooking flouting of traffic rules or asking for bribe.In the past one year,...

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Delhi Dialogue to focus on infrastructure plans

NEW DELHI: In keeping with the shift in AamAadmi Party's focus from swaraj to infrastructure development, the party is set to launch Delhi Dialogue—an interactive initiative to draw up a blueprint for Delhi—next week.A series of about six-seven meetings...

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BJP man threatens South Corporation inspector

NEW DELHI: BJPcouncillor from Janakpuri, AshishSood, was in the eye of a storm on Friday after an inspector with South Corporation's West Zone remunerative projects cell (RP cell) circulated an audio clip in which Sood threatens to harm him for removing...

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Trafficked girl rescued, 3 arrested

NEW DELHI: A 19-year-old trafficked girl from Bangladesh was rescued from Govindpuri on Thursday night.Police said the girl was brought to the city by two men who promised to get her a job but sold her to a woman who ran a flesh trade racket. Three people,...

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In a city accustomed to seeing the dead, bodies remain unknown and unclaimed

NEW DELHI: The most lost of the lost people of Delhi end up here, in a cold metal-sided room at the Sabzi Mandi mortuary. They are lying on every available surface, including the blood-smeared floor, some with body parts flung out in the position of...

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To halt AAP, BJP will woo Muslims

NEW DELHI: Ahead of assembly elections, Delhi BJP plans to reach out to the city's Muslims who are seen as a Congress vote bank. As part of its membership drive, the party will organize special programmes in Muslim dominated areas, including riot-hit...

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Levels Club and Lounge

Crooners and rock enthusiasts in Gurgaon were seen enjoying themselves when Eka performed at Levels Club and Lounge, recently.The band, which boasts of belonging to a unique rock genre - swatantra rock - made many headbang to their music."Join in the...

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ALMA spots young star giving birth to planets

NEW DELHI : Using the new ALMA observatory, astronomers have for the first time seen planets forming around a young star located about 450 light years from Earth. The star is only a million years old and shrouded in a cloud of gas and dust. The powerful...

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Delhi BJP prepare blueprint for campaigning

NEW DELHI: Eyeing assembly elections, Delhi BJP has prepared a blueprint of its campaigning strategy which will especially focus on youths, RWAs, traders, social and digital media.According to BJP leaders, party has also decided to take the help of FM...

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Teachers support MA English students, demand General Body Meeting

NEW DELHI: Over 50 English teachers from colleges across Delhi University have signed a letter to the head of the department of English, Sumanyu Satpathy, expressing their "solidarity with the MA English students' demand for a wider discussion and...

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DDA reports 5,484 acres of vacant land

NEW DELHI: A survey of DDA-administered land, conducted for the first time, has found 5,484 acres of vacant land in the city. It also by its vice-chairperson three months ago, has found 1,242 vacant plots.The survey covered plots under various land uses-residential,...

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AAP, BJP warm up for battle with tweets

NEW DELHI: They are yet to finalize election strategies but Aam Aadmi Party and BJP are already in a war of tweets. On Wednesday, AAP convener and former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal questioned BJP's performance in the municipal corporations over the...

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Garbage spread on street purposely before Delhi BJP chief and Shazia Ilmi participate in 'Clean India' campaign

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-hyped 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' has been reduced to a sham by his own party leaders in the national capital.BJP has been left embarrassed after photographs have emerged of garbage being dumped purposely on...

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Garbage spread on street before Delhi BJP chief and Shazia Ilmi participate in 'Clean India' campaign

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's much-hyped 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' has been reduced to a sham by his own party leaders in the national capital.BJP has been left embarrassed after photographs have emerged of garbage being dumped purposely on...

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Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad to upgrade its campus infrastructure for the handicapped

NEW DELHI: Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA) has announced its plans to transform its campus into a disability-friendly one on Wednesday. The additions in the campus will comprise of facilities for special students who are studying...

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Delhi assembly dissolved, byelections cancelled

NEW DELHI: The Delhi assembly has been dissolved, it was announced on Wednesday, and the Election Commission cancelled byelections in three assembly constituencies in the capital.The Election Commission had on October 25 announced that Mehrauli, Tughlakabad...

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Over 40% toilets not functional in 41 Delhi government schools

NEW DELHI: In addition to working out the student-toilet ratio in its schools, the Directorate of Education had also asked schools for "details regarding non-functional toilets." An internal memorandum lists 41 schools where more than 40% of the toilets...

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President dissolves Delhi assembly

NEW DELHI: President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday dissolved the Delhi assembly following a recommendation by the Union cabinet.The President has signed the proclamation dissolving the Delhi assembly, a Rashtrapati Bhawan spokesperson said.http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/followceleb.cms?alias=President...

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Delhi assembly dissolved, bypolls cancelled

NEW DELHI: The Delhi assembly has been dissolved, it was announced on Wednesday, and the Election Commission cancelled bypolls in three assembly constituencies in the capital.The Election Commission had October 25 announced that Mehrauli, Tughlakabad...

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Delhi HC sets aside life-term verdict for rape and murder of 60-year-old woman

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has set aside the life imprisonment awarded to a man for raping and killing a 60-year-old woman, whom he used to call his mother.A division bench of justices Pradeep Nandrajog and Mukta Gupta set aside a trial court order...

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Union Cabinet approves LG's report for dissolution of Delhi assembly

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet has accepted lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung's report recommending dissolution of the Delhi assembly, paving the way for holding of fresh polls in the national capital.Earlier in the day, ending the eight-month-long political...

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Muharram observed amid tight security in Delhi

NEW DELHI: Muharram was observed amid tight security in the national capital with heavy police deployment in sensitive areas including East Delhi's Trilokpuri and Outer Delhi's Bawana which have seen tensions in the recent days.The festival is expected...

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Delhi reports 409 dengue cases till November 1

NEW DELHI: There has been a spurt in dengue cases in the national capital which reported a total 409 cases till November 1.However, according to the civic bodies the number of cases reported this season is much lower as compared to last year which had...

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BJP not to project CM candidate in Delhi

NEW DELHI: BJP will contest the assembly polls in the national capital under "collective leadership" and will not project any chief ministerial candidate, Delhi BJP chief Satish Upadhyay announced on Tuesday while exuding confidence of getting a clear...

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Delhi headed for fresh election as all parties express inability to form govt

NEW DELHI: Delhi is heading for fresh elections, with all political parties refusing to form a government during their meeting with lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Monday.BJP, Congress and AAP have expressed their inability to form government in Delhi,...

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Delhi headed for fresh polls as all parties express inability to form govt

NEW DELHI: Delhi is heading for fresh elections, with all political parties refusing to form a government during their meeting with lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Monday.BJP, Congress and AAP have expressed their inability to form government in Delhi,...

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BJP not to form govt in Delhi, expects fresh polls by February next year

NEW DELHI: BJP has decided it will not form a government in Delhi and fresh polls should be held, party sources said on Monday.BJP sources said Delhi BJP president Satish Upadhyay met lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Monday morning.Upadhyay, according...

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Govt formation: Delhi LG to meet BJP, AAP and Congress

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung on Monday invited political parties to explore the possibility of government formation in DelhiNajeeb Jung will hold separate meetings with BJP, Congress and AAP representatives on Monday evening to discuss...

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Won't take any unethical steps to form government in Delhi, says BJP

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday said it would never take any unethical step to form the government in Delhi.BJP leader G V L Narasimha said his party will explore all available options."The BJP will never will take up any road which...

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Directorate of Education sends guidelines to schools for kids' safety

NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Education's office of the Universal Elementary Education Mission has issued yet another set of guidelines on safety of children in schools. This lot addresses disaster preparedness, sex abuse and hygiene as well.The District...

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‘Find space to process solid waste in 15 days’

NEW DELHI: Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said that the identification of locations for processing solid waste should be done by all the municipal corporations in consultation with the DDA within the next 15 days.Reviewing...

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30 trains to be cancelled

NEW DELHI: Anticipating a foggy winter, the railways has decided to cancel 30 trains, mostly north-bound, for 47 days from December 31."Schedules of 36 trains will be affected from December 31 to February 15, 2015.While 30 trains will remain cancelled,...

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Stephanian beats odds, wins three medals for India

NEW DELHI: Ankur Dhama is getting faster and faster. The 21-year-old history student at St Stephen's college returned from Incheon on Sunday with three medals in the bag. He won two bronzes and a silver for middle-long distance running at the Asian Para...

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Knowledge gap leads to racial crimes: Kiren Rijiju

NEW DELHI: Blaming a lack of sensitivity for the increasing number of racial crimes, minister of state for home Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said racist attacks in the city were happening because society had not "really opened up". Speaking at `Lead On',...

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