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After AAP Vs Lt Governor, Delhi Civic Body Panel Election To Be Held Today

Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday September 26, 2024, New Delhi

The latest flashpoint between Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party and the Lieutenant Governor came to an abrupt halt late this evening as the election of a single Standing Committee member of the civic body was called off.

Man Calls To Inform About Bomb At Haji Ali Dargah, Hurls Abuses: Police

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 26, 2024, Mumbai

A case was registered against a man who called up the office of Haji Ali Dargah Trust and claimed a bomb was placed at the heavily-patronised place of worship, a Mumbai police official said on Thursday.

"False Records Created In Police Station": Agency's Big Claim In RG Kar Case

Reported by Saurabh Gupta, Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Thursday September 26, 2024, Kolkata

The CBI, which is probing the RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case, has told a local court in Kolkata that "some false records, pertaining to the case, were created at the Tala Police Station".

Mumbai Woman's Death Puts Spotlight On Manhole Tragedies, What's Behind Them

Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Thursday September 26, 2024, Mumbai

The death of 45-year-old Vimal Anil Gaikwad after she fell into a manhole in a waterlogged street last night has put the spotlight on Mumbai's manhole tragedies and the lives they have claimed in the past few years.

Mumbai Train, Bus Services Resume After Heavy Rain, Schools Remain Shut

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 26, 2024, Mumbai

The India Meteorological Department earlier issued a red alert for Mumbai and its adjoining districts Thane, Palghar, and Raigad for Thursday.

Delhi High Court Extends Interim Protection From Arrest For Puja Khedkar

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 26, 2024, New Delhi

Delhi High Court extended till October 4 interim protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in criminal case against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in civil services exam.

Woman Dies After Falling Into Mumbai Drain, Cops Launch Probe

Reported by Paras Harendra Dama, Edited by Chandrajit Mitra | Thursday September 26, 2024, Mumbai

Mumbai Police have filed an accidental death report (ADR) over the death of a 45-year-old woman after falling into a drain during heavy rain yesterday. Thecivic body has also ordered an inquiry into the incident thatoccurred late at night in Andheri.

Congress, DMK Leaders Clash On X Over Waterlogging In Chennai

Asian News International | Thursday September 26, 2024, Chennai

Chennai witnessed a waterlogging situation in various parts of the city after heavy rain lashed the city on Wednesday night.

45-Year-Old Woman Dies After Falling Into Drain Amid Heavy Rain In Mumbai

Press Trust of India | Thursday September 26, 2024, Mumbai

A 45-year-old woman drowned in a nullah overflowing due to heavy rains in suburban Andheri on Wednesday, police said.

Delhi Air Quality Turns 'Poor' After 112 Days

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2024

After a period of three months and 19 days, residents of Delhi faced a significant decline in air quality on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 235, falling into the poor category.

4-Year-Old Girl Raped, Killed By Her Uncle, Body Found In Jungle: Delhi Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2024, New Delhi

A 4-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed by her uncle, police said on Wednesday, adding that her body was found in a jungle in a village near Narela in Delhi.

Main Accused In Bengaluru Fridge Murder, Found Dead In Odisha

Reported by Nehal Kidwai, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Wednesday September 25, 2024, New Delhi

The man suspected of being involved in the horrific refrigerator murder in Bengaluru has been found dead in Odisha. He has apparently died by suicide, said sources in the Odisha police.

Heavy Rain In Mumbai, Commuters Stranded; Schools, Colleges Shut Today

Edited by Debanish Achom | Wednesday September 25, 2024, Mumbai

Heavy rain in Mumbai this evening flooded many roads and led to some flight diversions. Vehicles moved slowly on the flooded roads, leading to traffic jams in many parts of the country's financial capital.

In A First, Drones To Monitor Air Pollution In Delhi At 13 Major Hotspots

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2024, New Delhi

In a first for the national capital, Delhi's environment department will deploy one or two drones at each of the 13 major hotspots to monitor pollution levels as part of the newly launched Winter Action Plan, officials said on Wednesday.

Inspired By Criminals, Teen Poses With Gun On Social Media; Arrested: Delhi Cops

Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 25, 2024, New Delhi

A 19-year-old was held for allegedly brandishing a gun on social media after being inspired by local criminals, police said on Wednesday.