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Winter Is Coming, And So Is A Spike In Pollution, Warn Environmentalists
With winter approaching, Delhi's pollution woes are about to return, environmentalists have warned, calling for reinstating traffic restrictions, curbs on coal-fuelled power plants and construction projects.
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'Emergency In Delhi,' Tweets Arvind Kejriwal After AAP Legislator Arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Dinesh Mohaniya in the middle a news conference, saying he had declared 'Emergency' in the capital.
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Uttarakhand Forest Fires Now On 88th Day; 6,000 People At Work
Raging forest fires, with majority of them in Uttarakhand, entered the 88th day today. The fires in the state have destroyed nearly 3,000 acres of forest cover and killed six people, and have prompted the Centre to send in three companies of the National Disaster Response Force or NDRF to put out the flames and conduct rescue operations.
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Sweets, Garments, Watches Cheaper As VAT Is Slashed: 10 Points On Delhi Budget
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government today announced a "tax-free" budget featuring a rationalized Value Added Tax or VAT structure that could bring down the prices of green cars, snacks, clothes and footwear in Delhi. "We had promised lowest VAT rates in the country, that process has been started today," said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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Lot of Black Money Information Remains Unused: HSBC Whistleblower Herve Falciani
Claiming that a lot of information on illicit funds is lying unused by the Indian authorities, HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani today said he is still willing to cooperate with investigators in their black money probe.
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On Teachers' Day, This is What President Pranab Mukherjee Will Teach
President Pranab Mukherjee take on the role of a teacher tomorrow, on the eve of Teachers' Day, and give lessons in political history to students of class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school.
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Delhi Government Clarifies Order on Controversial Two-Finger Test in Rape Cases
The Delhi Government today said that its circular on the two-finger test - a vaginal test for rape survivors -- that generated much controversy, had been "misinterpreted". Health Minister Saytendra Jain said the government would prefer to clarify that the test was "banned for sexual assault victims".
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Maggi Noodles Row: Delhi Bans Sale for 15 Days, Army Issues Advisory to Soldiers
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has announced an immediate "15-day ban" on sale of Maggi noodles and has asked Nestle, which manufactures the snack, to recall current stocks from the capital in that time and make available new stock, which will be allowed on shelves only after proper checks. The Indian Army, too, has issued an advisory asking ...
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Maggi Controversy: Delhi Summons Nestle Officials, Kerala Bans it from State-Run Outlets as Tested Samples Prove Unsafe
Kerala has ordered a pullout of Maggi noodles from government-run outlets and the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe," amid a country-wide scrutiny of the product for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate or MSG, a taste enhancer.
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'Uber Driver Tried to Forcibly Kiss Me,' Alleges Woman Passenger; Accused Arrested
A woman has accused a driver contracted with taxi aggregator Uber of trying to sexually harass her after she hailed his cab to go to Gurgaon from Delhi. The driver, identified as Vinod, was arrested on Tuesday.
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AAP Government Increases Water Tariff in Delhi
A month after taking charge of Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party or AAP government on Thursday announced a 10 per cent hike in water tariff for households that consume more than 20,000 litres per month. The new rates will be effective from April 1.
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Arvind Kejriwal Levels Corruption Charges at Delhi BJP Chief, Who Hits Back
Ahead of Delhi elections, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has charged Delhi BJP chief BJP leader Satish Upadhyay with corruption. When Mr Upadhyay threatened to sue him for corruption, Mr Kejriwal called it a "face-saving gesture".
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One Lakh to Play at Biggest Table at Busted Casino Near Delhi
The casino, named King Club, opened a month ago in a fancy residential neighbourhood of Gurgaon, just across the Haryana border, and was busted over the weekend by the local police.
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To Find Uber Office, Delhi Cops Downloaded App, Used Taxi
Unable to find the address of Uber's office in the city, Delhi police had to download the app and hail a taxi, which they then took to the company's office in Gurgaon.
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Eye on Lok Sabha polls, Arvind Kejriwal launches 3-day, 500-km roadshow in Uttar Pradesh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal today launched his three-day yatra in the politically significant Uttar Pradesh with a focus on Lok Sabha election, due by May.
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Winter Is Coming, And So Is A Spike In Pollution, Warn Environmentalists
With winter approaching, Delhi's pollution woes are about to return, environmentalists have warned, calling for reinstating traffic restrictions, curbs on coal-fuelled power plants and construction projects.
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'Emergency In Delhi,' Tweets Arvind Kejriwal After AAP Legislator Arrested
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the arrest of Aam Aadmi Party legislator Dinesh Mohaniya in the middle a news conference, saying he had declared 'Emergency' in the capital.
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Uttarakhand Forest Fires Now On 88th Day; 6,000 People At Work
Raging forest fires, with majority of them in Uttarakhand, entered the 88th day today. The fires in the state have destroyed nearly 3,000 acres of forest cover and killed six people, and have prompted the Centre to send in three companies of the National Disaster Response Force or NDRF to put out the flames and conduct rescue operations.
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Sweets, Garments, Watches Cheaper As VAT Is Slashed: 10 Points On Delhi Budget
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government today announced a "tax-free" budget featuring a rationalized Value Added Tax or VAT structure that could bring down the prices of green cars, snacks, clothes and footwear in Delhi. "We had promised lowest VAT rates in the country, that process has been started today," said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
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Lot of Black Money Information Remains Unused: HSBC Whistleblower Herve Falciani
Claiming that a lot of information on illicit funds is lying unused by the Indian authorities, HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani today said he is still willing to cooperate with investigators in their black money probe.
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On Teachers' Day, This is What President Pranab Mukherjee Will Teach
President Pranab Mukherjee take on the role of a teacher tomorrow, on the eve of Teachers' Day, and give lessons in political history to students of class 11 and 12 from a Delhi school.
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Delhi Government Clarifies Order on Controversial Two-Finger Test in Rape Cases
The Delhi Government today said that its circular on the two-finger test - a vaginal test for rape survivors -- that generated much controversy, had been "misinterpreted". Health Minister Saytendra Jain said the government would prefer to clarify that the test was "banned for sexual assault victims".
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Maggi Noodles Row: Delhi Bans Sale for 15 Days, Army Issues Advisory to Soldiers
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has announced an immediate "15-day ban" on sale of Maggi noodles and has asked Nestle, which manufactures the snack, to recall current stocks from the capital in that time and make available new stock, which will be allowed on shelves only after proper checks. The Indian Army, too, has issued an advisory asking ...
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Maggi Controversy: Delhi Summons Nestle Officials, Kerala Bans it from State-Run Outlets as Tested Samples Prove Unsafe
Kerala has ordered a pullout of Maggi noodles from government-run outlets and the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe," amid a country-wide scrutiny of the product for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate or MSG, a taste enhancer.
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'Uber Driver Tried to Forcibly Kiss Me,' Alleges Woman Passenger; Accused Arrested
A woman has accused a driver contracted with taxi aggregator Uber of trying to sexually harass her after she hailed his cab to go to Gurgaon from Delhi. The driver, identified as Vinod, was arrested on Tuesday.
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AAP Government Increases Water Tariff in Delhi
A month after taking charge of Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party or AAP government on Thursday announced a 10 per cent hike in water tariff for households that consume more than 20,000 litres per month. The new rates will be effective from April 1.
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Arvind Kejriwal Levels Corruption Charges at Delhi BJP Chief, Who Hits Back
Ahead of Delhi elections, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal has charged Delhi BJP chief BJP leader Satish Upadhyay with corruption. When Mr Upadhyay threatened to sue him for corruption, Mr Kejriwal called it a "face-saving gesture".
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One Lakh to Play at Biggest Table at Busted Casino Near Delhi
The casino, named King Club, opened a month ago in a fancy residential neighbourhood of Gurgaon, just across the Haryana border, and was busted over the weekend by the local police.
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To Find Uber Office, Delhi Cops Downloaded App, Used Taxi
Unable to find the address of Uber's office in the city, Delhi police had to download the app and hail a taxi, which they then took to the company's office in Gurgaon.
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Eye on Lok Sabha polls, Arvind Kejriwal launches 3-day, 500-km roadshow in Uttar Pradesh
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal today launched his three-day yatra in the politically significant Uttar Pradesh with a focus on Lok Sabha election, due by May.
