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Delhi police arrest man who shot himself at Rajiv Chowk Metro station
the 22-year-old man who allegedly shot himself at Rajiv Chowk Metro station has been formally arrested by Delhi Police.
Delhi govt buys 400 new beds to accommodate rising number of dengue patients
To accommodate the rising number of dengue patients in the national capital, the Delhi government's health department has bought 400 new beds.
'There can't be two reporting authorities in a democratic setup': AAP to Delhi HC
The AAP government, which has been at loggerheads with the Lieutenant Governor (LG) over powers of governance, has told Delhi High Court that there cannot be two reporting authorities -- the LG and the Chief Minister, in a democratic set-up.
Uber cab rape case: Police fabricated evidence, alleges accused driver
A Delhi court on Wednesday continued hearing final arguments in the Uber cab rape case in which a cab driver is facing trial for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman in his car, with the accused claiming that the police has fabricated the evidence.
Somnath Bharti breaks down during interrogation by investigators in domestic violence case
Former Delhi Law minister Somnath Bharti broke down during questioning by investigators, who on Wednesday took him to his Dwarka residence.
Dengue claims five more lives in Delhi, death toll rises to 37
Five more deaths due to dengue, including that of a 16-year-old boy, have come to light in the national capital in what has proven to be the worst month for the outbreak of the disease in the last six years.
Somnath Bharti turns into his own lawyer in Delhi court before being remanded to police custody
In a court room packed with lawyers and journalist, Somnath Bharti found it difficult to contain the lawyer in himself.
Domestic violence case: Defiant Somnath Bharti surrenders after Supreme Court order
Controversial AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, who has been evading arrest for nearly a week, surrendered before police on Monday night hours after the Supreme Court ordered him to give up by evening in the domestic violence and attempt to murder case filed by his wife.
Jan Lokayukta Bill almost ready, will present in next assembly session: Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said his government had almost prepared the Jan Lokayukta Bill's draft and planned to present it in the next session of the state assembly.
Did Swachh Bharat campaign fail? Govt and public need attitude change for India to become clean
When Modi formed a government at the Centre, one of his favourite initiatives which took off with much media coverage and fanfare was the Swachh Bharat campaign or the Clean India campaign.
Peeping Tom lawyer caught in Delhi mall filming upskirt videos with shoe cam
The 34-year-old lawyer was booked under section 354C and 354D, for capturing images of women in private acts and for stalking.
Supreme Court orders Somnath Bharti to surrender by this evening, rejects bail plea
Controversial AAP MLA Somnath Bharti on Monday failed to get relief from the Supreme Court which directed him to surrender before the police in connection with the domestic violence and attempt to murder case filed against him by his wife.
Disproportionate assets case: CBI raids Himachal CM Virbhadra Singh's residence
Sleuths of the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate on Saturday raided the residence of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh in Shimla to probe an inquiry in a disproportionate assets case against him, officials said.
'A good man with bad political bosses': Kejriwal comes out in unexpected support of LG Jung
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal comes out in support of Lt Governor Najeeb Jung saying he is a "good man with bad political bosses"
Delhi govt bringing laws to stop illicit donations in private schools: Kejriwal tells President
Delhi government is bringing laws to prevent siphoning of funds by private schools, Kejriwal told President.
Ansals released due to age in Uphaar tragedy: Travesty of justice, say legal eagles
The Supreme Court’s decision to spare the Ansal brothers, convicts in the Uphaar Cinema tragedy, any more jail time due to their age has attracted sharp criticism from members of the legal fraternity.
Uphaar tragedy: Age brings respite for Ansals, but does the same rule apply for others too?
The recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the Uphaar Cinema tragedy of 1997 throws up several questions.
Delhi shocker: Teenage duo kidnaps, kills boy to fund dance show dream
In a bizarre incident, a 17-year old girl and a boy, abducted and killed a 13-year-old boy, their neightbour's son, to fulfill their dream of making it to a dance reality show.
Make me a Union minister instead: Why Subramanian Swamy may not be the next VC of JNU
The post of Jawaharlal Nehru University vice-chancellor is not one that Subramanian Swamy wishes to hold. He wants to remain in active politics and be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s cabinet, if possible.
More trouble for Somnath Bharti as AAP sanctions prosecution in midnight raid case
After Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's stern message to AAP MLA Somnath Bharti to surrender in a domestic violence case, there was more trouble for the legislator with Delhi Government on Thursday sanctioning his prosecution for alleged involvement in a midnight raid targeting a group of African women in South Delhi in 2014.
Domestic violence case: SC to hear Somnath Bharti's bail plea on Monday
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the bail plea of AAP MLA Somnath Bharti on Monday seeking protection from arrest in a domestic violence and attempt to murder case in which the Delhi high court has rejected his petition for anticipatory bail.
Where would you hide if you were Somnath Bharti?
Okay, sorry, you don’t want to be Somnath Bharti. That’s understandable. But put on your Sherlock Holmes hat and think: Where would he go?
Police question 8 people for Somnath Bharti's whereabouts as search continues
Around eight persons were grilled today by police as their search continued for AAP MLA Somnath Bharti, who is evading arrest in a case of domestic violence and attempt to murder lodged against him by his wife.
ACB orders probe into onion sale, Kejriwal govt cries foul
The Anti Corruption Branch (ACB) headed by LG-appointed MK Meena on Wednesday ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in procurement and sale of onions by the Delhi Government, which accused him of acting at the Centre's behest and maintained that there was no wrongdoing.
Traffic jam, neat parking and tow-away vehicles is how Gurgaon observed first ‘Car-free Day’
While Gurgaon was supposed to observe Care-free Day on Tuesday, the initiative failed to reduce the number of cars and it was just like any other day in Gurgaon with bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Gurgaon fails to deliver on car free day: Organisers say it will take time for message to sink in
The first-of-its kind initiative was launched in Gurgaon jointly by the traffic police, NGO Embark, Rahagiri and citizens’ forum – to observe the ‘Car-free Day’ every Tuesday in order to reduce pollution and traffic congestion.
Delhi Police arrive at Somnath Bharti's residence, detain the AAP leader's assistant
Assistant of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti was detained by the Delhi Police on Tuesday night from his residence.
After 2 more deaths, dengue toll rises to 25: LG Najeeb Jung for full scale ops to check outbreak
Two more persons succumbed to dengue in the national capital, taking the toll to 25, even as Lt Governor Najeeb Jung directed authorities to mount full a scale operation to contain spread of the disease which has affected close to 4,000 people.
Eight cops hurt in clash with locals; 26 held for rioting in Delhi following triple murder
A protest by locals alleging police inaction in the probe into a triple murder case in the Raghuvir Nagar area turned violent, leading to injuries to eight policemen while two police vehicles were also damaged in the incident following which 26 persons have been arrested.
Domestic violence case: Somnath Bharti faces arrest as Delhi High Court rejects his bail plea
AAP MLA Somnath Bharti faces arrest with the Delhi High Court on Tuesday rejecting his plea for anticipatory bail in the domestic violence case lodged against him by his wife, observing that the allegations against him were backed by "documentary proof".