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UP govt allows radio taxis in Ghaziabad, Noida still not on cards
In a welcome move for residents of Ghaziabad, the Uttar Pradesh government has given its nod for plying of radio taxis in the city.
Delhi facing longest monsoon in 50 years, more rain likely
This year's monsoon in Delhi is tipped to be of the longest duration in more than 50 years with another spell of light to moderate rainfall likely this weekend while Dussehra revelries are on in the city.
DGCA probes near-miss incident at Delhi airport
The GoAir flight had got the go-ahead from the air traffic controller and was preparing to take off when the pilots spotted the IAF plane on the same runway.
Jats threaten to block Delhi's entry points if reservation demads not met
The Jat community in Haryana has threatened to block all entry points into Delhi next February if their demand for reservations for the community is not met by the central government by Dec 23.
NRI student death: Two friends sent to police custody
A Delhi court Tuesday sent two youth arrested in connection with the death of NRI student Anmol Sarna and drug abuse to police custody till Sep 19.
JNU student elections: AISA wins all 4 seats
Ultra-left All India Students Association today swept the Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union elections, winning all the four top posts.
CISF's bullet-proof fortified boxes to secure Delhi Metro
While four bullet-proof 'morchas' have been stationed at the Rajiv Chowk Metro station, one each has been placed at the Malviya Nagar and Saket Metro station.
Woman held with Rs 45 lakh gold at Delhi airport
The woman, who hails from Delhi, was intercepted on Saturday at the airport by custom officials after her arrival from Dubai.
Capital shame: Three minors raped in Delhi
As many as four cases of abduction and rape have been reported in the national capital, police said on Monday.
CISF security withdrawn from CGO complex
The complex has been stripped off the security of the Central paramilitary which was in place since 2007.
Delhi Police to seek Yasin Bhatkal's custody
Delhi police will seek the custody of Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal for interrogation for his alleged involvement in several terror cases.
Delhi will maintain double-digit growth: Sheila Dikshit
Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Monday asserted that the double-digit economic growth of the national capital would be maintained and emphasised the role of industries in this endeavour.
Aam Aadmi Party declares candidates for Shahdara, Tilak Nagar
The Arvind Kejriwal-led party has announced Surender Sharma, an advocate and Jarnail Singh, a businessman as the its candidates for Shahdara and Tilak Nagar Assembly Constituencies, AAP party release said.
Heavy rains flood parts of Delhi
The national capital witnessed heavy rain on Friday morning, with the minimum temperature settling a notch below average for this time of year at 24.5 degrees Celsius. The Met department has forecast rain till Saturday morning.
Outgoing Delhi Police Chief Neeraj Kumar bids an emotional farewell
Outgoing Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar in his last address to the force on Wednesday said that at the end of his 13 month tenure he was "both happy and sad".
Animal rights group Peta protests outside Delhi Zoo
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)'s Indian volunteers today staged a protest outside Delhi Zoo.
Red sanders wood seized at IGI airport from Chinese nationals
During checking, 725 kg of red sanders wood kept in the form of small logs was recovered from their baggage, officials said.
CPWD should promote 'green buildings': Dikshit
Emphasising that development of green buildings was the only answer to the trend of rising power consumption, Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today asked Central Public Works Department (CPWD) to bring out manuals suggesting ways to make houses environment friendly.
Now, mango named after Delhi gangrape victim
A new variety of mango, harvested at Uttar Pradesh's famous mango centre Malihabad, has been named Nirbhaya after the 23-year-old Delhi girl who was brutally gangraped December 16 last year and died of her injuries two weeks later.
Delhi records its hottest morning of the season
There was no respite from the heat in the Indian capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling four notches above average at 30.3 degrees Celsius, the hottest morning of the season so far.
Jessica murder: Court decision on hostile witnesses Wednesday
The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce its verdict whether to prosecute Bollywood actor Shyan Munshi and 18 others on charges of perjury for turning hostile during their deposition in model Jessica Lall's murder trial.
Delhi airport developer to pay Rs 70,000 to 67-year-old who tripped on pipe
A 67-year-old flier, who was injured after tripping over some construction material lying around at the IGI airport terminal, has been granted compensation of Rs 70,000 by a district consumer forum.
Delhi zoo installs coolers and fans to help animals through the summer
The Delhi Zoo has installed desert coolers and exhaust fans in all its enclosures to keep the animals cool during summers.
Delhi cab driver shot dead over Rs 7 Lakh debt
A 32-year-old school cab driver was shot dead in New Delhi by a man from whom he had borrowed Rs.7 lakh for buying a car, police said Thursday.
CISF trooper averts possible assault on girl child
Ram, who is posted with the Delhi Metro CISF security, immediately screamed out to the man after which he fled away leaving the girl.
Two children charred to death in fire at Delhi's Bawana slum
Two children were charred to death when a fire broke out in Bawana slum area on Friday gutting hundreds of hutments, fire brigade officials said.
Man arrested in Delhi for making hoax bomb call
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in New Delhi for allegedly making a hoax call claiming that there would be a bomb explosion at Jama Masjid.
Delhi Police budget raised for technology, training
Funds for personnel training, technology upgradation, new traffic signals and housing were the highlights of the Rs. 4,555.21 crore allocation for Delhi Police in the 2013-14 union budget, up 16 percent from the last fiscal.