The Delhi high court has ruled that banks cannot use Look Out Circulars (LOCs) to recover money, as it infringes upon a person’s fundamental right to travel abroad. The court stated that LOCs can only be issued when there are valid reasons for it, such as surrendering before investigating authorities or a court of...
Read MoreDelhi is expected to remain dry for the next seven days, leading to a rain deficit at the end of September. The base station, Safdarjung, has recorded a rain deficit of 29% so far this month. Other stations in the city also have rain deficits ranging from 6% to 34%. The lack of rainfall...
Read MoreA jewellery shop in west Delhi’s Vijay Vihar was robbed by four armed men who fled with cash and jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh. The shop owner filed a complaint stating that an employee was held at gunpoint during the robbery. The burglars threatened to open fire if the shop owner didn’t open the...
Read MoreNorth Korea has criticized South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for his comments on its cooperation with Russia, stating that it is natural for neighbors to maintain close relations. Yoon had expressed concerns over Russia potentially helping North Korea enhance its weapons programs in exchange for assistance in the war in Ukraine. North Korea...
Read MoreA recent report compiled by Games24x7 and Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation (KSCF) reveals a significant increase in child trafficking cases in Delhi since the Covid-19 pandemic. Delhi recorded a 68% increase in trafficked children, while Uttar Pradesh saw a nearly six-fold increase. The report indicates that the national capital has become a hotspot for...
Read MoreThe Met department has issued a yellow alert for ghat sections in Pune district on September 27 and 28, with expected rainfall between 64.5mm and 115.5mm. Pune city is also forecasted to have light to moderate rain until September 30. The city experienced overcast weather conditions on Sunday, with intermittent rainfall. Thunderstorm warnings were...
Read MoreThe Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has instructed government agencies to provide “before and after” photographs along with progress reports of developmental projects. The instruction comes after the Lieutenant Governor’s visit to various areas in east Delhi, where he expressed displeasure over the poor condition of roads, garbage accumulation, choked drains, and unkempt public spaces....
Read MoreThe Ridge Management Board in New Delhi has approved five development projects that will result in the felling or transplanting of 93 trees. The board has deferred a project by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to divert traffic through a forest, stating that a field visit is required. The approved projects include the...
Read MoreResidents in Pune are protesting against the decision to extend the deadline for the use of loudspeakers by Ganesh mandals. Concerns have been raised about the health impacts of the noise and the lack of adherence to prescribed decibel levels. The police have received complaints and have deployed decibel meters. Some residents have even...
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