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Krishna Janmabhoomi case: Allahabad HC gives last chance to respondents to file reply

The Allahabad high court has given the respondents (opposite parties) until April 7 to file their replies (counter affidavits) through e-mode in response to a petition seeking transfer of the Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi case from a Mathura court to the high court. The petitioners have requested that the original trial must be conducted by the high court. The court has fixed April 11 as the next date of hearing in the case.

SC: Probe case of Russian woman who fled country

Supreme Court orders deeper probe into Russian woman's escape, revealing diplomatic involvement. A senior Russian diplomat allegedly arranged her flight from India with an Indian businessman's help, violating court custody orders for her child.

Union health min reviews Delhi dengue prep as city logs 62 new cases last week

Union Health Minister JP Nadda reviews Delhi's dengue preparedness, emphasizing community engagement and vector control. The city logged 62 dengue cases last week, with targeted strategies to prevent and manage vector-borne diseases across NCR.

Ludhiana: Burglars decamp with 10 mobiles, ₹50k after drugging 6 families

Burglars drugged six families in Atal Nagar, stealing 10 mobile phones and ₹50,000. Victims woke up late, feeling dizzy. CCTV footage shows two suspects roaming with a bottle. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Delhi’s JNU sets hearing for student union in library protest case

JNU administration summoned student union president Nitish Kumar and others for a hearing over library protest allegations, including vandalism and intimidation during protests against new biometric access gates, with a notice scheduled for September 18.

Ludhiana: Teachers struggle as flood-hit dist schools await relief grants

Flood-hit schools in Ludhiana face severe damage, with 242 institutions reporting infrastructure issues. Teachers conduct classes under leaking roofs and crumbling walls, awaiting relief grants totaling ₹715.95 lakh, while managing repairs through personal efforts.

Rea-time monitoring of Yamuna in Delhi planned

Delhi's Irrigation department plans to upgrade Yamuna river monitoring from hourly to real-time tracking using IoT sensors and drones. The new system will provide instant water level updates, improving flood response and early warning capabilities.

Delhi pollution damaging Red Fort, finds study

A study reveals Delhi's severe air pollution is damaging the Red Fort, forming black pollutant crusts on its sandstone walls. High particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide levels threaten the monument's structural integrity, potentially causing surface flaking and erosion.

Toddler drowns in Sec 66 stormwater drain opening

Two-and-a-half-year-old Dilraj drowned in a partially open stormwater drain near Kushal Chowk while playing with friends. His balloon-selling father was nearby. Police and GMDA investigated the incident, ruling out foul play and returning the child's body after autopsy.

Ghaziabad: Police picks up Haryanvi film director for questioning in rape case against Dalit woman

A 51-year-old Haryanvi film director was detained for questioning in a rape case involving a 25-year-old Dalit woman. He was hospitalized after complaining of ill health. The woman alleges sexual exploitation from 2020 to 2023 with false promises of marriage and career opportunities.

Delhi finance ministry official death: ‘Navjot was a passionate biker, a humble man’

Navjot Singh, a dedicated finance ministry official, died after a BMW rammed his bike on Ring Road. A passionate biker and UN representative, he was remembered by family and neighbors as a humble, bright government servant set for promotion.

Delhiwale: A cart is born

A litti-chokha cart has emerged near Jama Masjid, introducing this Bihari dish to Old Delhi's Mughlai cuisine landscape. Served by Nitish Kumar for 30 rupees, the healthy, flavorful meal attracts diverse customers from locals to tourists.

Ludhiana: Factory manager rapes 28-yr-old woman on pretext of job interview

Factory manager Pardeep Mishra allegedly raped a 28-year-old job aspirant after drugging her at a resort near Sahnewal. He offered her ₹10,000 to stay silent. Police have filed an FIR and are searching for the accused.

Ludhiana: Woman held for selling newborn son for ₹2.5L

A mother in Ludhiana sold her newborn son for ₹2.5 lakh, involving an Asha worker and hospital staff. Her father-in-law exposed the child trafficking scheme after discovering call recordings, leading to a police investigation and FIR against the accused.

Ludhiana: Residents await aid as flood damage worsens

Ludhiana residents in Dhoka Mohalla suffer extensive flood damage from Buddha Nullah overflow, with homes submerged, belongings destroyed, and contaminated water. Residents await government aid, facing significant personal and economic losses after two weeks of devastation.

Ludhiana: Passengers hassled as more than 100 buses remain off road for 2 hrs

Contractual workers at Ludhiana bus stand staged a two-hour protest, halting bus operations and stranding hundreds of passengers. The strike was due to delayed salary payments, causing traffic disruptions and inconvenience to commuters across Punjab.