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Civic chief bats for bold monetisation of amenity spaces through PPP

Pune's municipal commissioner advocates bold monetization of underutilized civic properties through public-private partnerships, aiming to generate revenue, develop amenity spaces, and overcome administrative hesitation despite potential public criticism.

Illegal guns factory busted, 1 held

Delhi Police busted an illegal firearms factory in Mathura, arresting 60-year-old Shiv Charan. They seized 14 pistols, a musket gun, and equipment after wading through chest-deep water, dismantling the operation that could produce over 350 weapons.

Union ministers visit disaster-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh

Union ministers Savitri and Shantanu Thakur visited disaster-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh, assessing flood and landslide damage. They pledged PM Modi's support, met local officials, and committed to expediting relief efforts for affected families.

Relief needed in Punjab before assessment: Bajwa

Opposition leader Bajwa demands immediate ₹20,000 per acre relief for flood-affected farmers without assessment. He criticizes AAP government's delay, alleging misuse of ₹9,041 crore disaster funds for PR and advertisements.

Uttar Pradesh govt warns officers against ignoring instructions on public representatives’ letters

Uttar Pradesh government warns officers to prioritize responding to letters from public representatives like MPs and MLAs, issuing a stern directive with potential disciplinary action for non-compliance, after multiple previous orders were reportedly ignored.

Auto driver dies after bogus doctor treats him; case registered

An auto driver died after a bogus doctor treated his toothache with an injection, leading to breathing difficulties. Police registered a case against the fake doctor, who ran an unregistered clinic, after the patient's family discovered his fraudulent medical practice.

Congress demands cancellation of RBI Nariman Point deal, threatens to approach court

Congress demands cancellation of RBI's Nariman Point land deal, alleging broken promises to political parties. They claim a Rs 1,800 crore loss, citing undervaluation and breach of commitment to relocate party offices originally displaced for metro project.

Prakash Mahajan quits MNS

Prakash Mahajan, MNS senior leader and brother of Pramod Mahajan, quit the party after being reprimanded for a public spat with Narayan Rane and his son. Citing age and lack of recognition, he ended his long-standing association with the party.

From Arabic to French, blend of over a dozen languages enriches Hindi

Hindi thrives by embracing linguistic diversity, incorporating words from Arabic, French, English, Urdu, and various regional languages. Experts argue this blend enriches the language, enabling its growth and preventing potential extinction while reflecting India's cultural complexity.

HSVP introduces amnesty scheme to regularise cancelled plots e-auctioned after July 2020

HSVP introduces amnesty scheme for cancelled residential plots e-auctioned after July 2020, allowing bidders to regularize cancelled plots by paying outstanding amount with 18% interest within 60 days, subject to withdrawing legal cases.

One killed in gunfight over land in NE Delhi

A land dispute in NE Delhi turned violent, leaving one man dead and another injured after a gunfight between rival groups. Police are investigating the incident, with two FIRs registered against unidentified individuals over the property conflict.

Max hospital, Taj Palace hotel receive bomb hoax: Police

Multiple bomb hoax threats targeted Taj Palace hotel and Max hospital in Delhi. Police and fire services conducted thorough searches at both locations, finding no suspicious items. Authorities are investigating the false alarms alongside previous similar incidents.

Kashmir fruit growers protest losses, urge for streamlining transportation on NH

Kashmir fruit growers protested massive losses due to NH-44 disruptions, demanding transportation streamlining. They welcomed apple parcel train service but urged extension to Sopore's fruit mandi, estimating ₹500 crore losses from stranded trucks during peak harvest season.

Alambagh kidnapper lured boys with energy drink, ₹50

A kidnapper lured two boys with an energy drink and ₹50, taking them to Lakhimpur Kheri. He demanded ₹10 lakh ransom but was tracked down, and police rescued the children unharmed on Friday morning.

Haryana: Sonepat school principal accused of forcing Class 5 girl to clean floor

A school principal in Sonepat allegedly forced a Class 5 girl to clean the floor, do sit-ups, and face public shaming. The traumatized girl is now seeing a psychologist. Police are investigating the complaint, summoning both parties.

Traffic diversion causes congestion at Shastrinagar

Traffic diversion at Shastrinagar Chowk creates congestion and safety concerns. U-turns implemented without pedestrian crossings have caused bottlenecks. Police reviewing plan, considering safety measures like zebra crossings and parking adjustments to improve traffic flow.