The Hindu - New Delhi

• newExcise ‘scam’: Delhi court extends AAP leader Sanjay Singh’s judicial custody till Dec 11
  The ED filed a supplementary prosecution complaint against Singh and his alleged associate Sarvesh Mishra in the case past Saturday
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• newDelhi High Court seeks Centre’s stand on PIL against use of public servants, Army for political propaganda
  
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• newSC extends interim bail granted to AAP leader Satyendar Jain till December 11
  The top court had on May 26 granted Mr. Jain interim bail on medical grounds for six weeks. Later, the relief was extended by the court
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• newAAP loses all seats in polls, gets fewer votes than NOTA
  The party says it will decide its future course of action after the INDIA bloc’s meeting on December 6
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• newHighest cases of sexual violence make Delhi most unsafe for women
  City registered the maximum number of cases against women among 19 metropolitan cities for third consecutive year; at least three cases of rape registered every day in 2022: NCRB report
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• newWinters bring life to kabootarbaazi in Old Delhi bylanes
  Patronised by Mughal emperors, the sport spread across the Indian subcontinent in later centuries; it is on the wane now for want of patrons due to the high cost involved in the breeding of pigeons
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• JJP draws a blank on its debut in Rajasthan; results may weaken its position in Haryana
  The clamour within Haryana’s BJP unit for breaking ties with JJP may grow louder now
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• INDIA bloc to meet in Delhi on December 6
  It has been nearly three months since the last meeting of the INDIA bloc — the overarching anti-BJP pre-poll coalition
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• Four from Manipur ‘kicked, dragged’ in Delhi; women ‘sexually assaulted’
  The woman were allegedly sexually assaulted during the on Thursday night incident, a purported video of which also surfaced on social media
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• Court grants bail to ex-IAF employee accused of espionage
  
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• People want Kejriwal to quit if held in excise policy case: Vijay Goel 
  
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• Delhi L-G Saxena launches ₹800-crore campaign for urban villages
  Under the ‘Dilli Gramodaya Abhiyan’, 135 villages in the city will get access to better health, civic, and sports facilities; as part of the programme, L-G inaugurates a 7-acre grazing land for stray cattle
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• Delhi excise policy case | ED files chargesheet against AAP MP Sanjay Singh
  This is the fifth supplementary chargesheet the agency has filed in the Delhi excise policy scam case
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• 18 Delhi-bound flights diverted due to low visibility, bad weather
  The airport initiated low visibility procedures (LVP)--measures aimed at making landing for flights easier--when visibility dropped below 800 metres
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• World Bank recalls paper on decline in toilet usage in India
  Amid reports of being under pressure from govt, WB spokesperson said there were “technical and procedural issues” with the papers’ clearance
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• AAP takes the people’s pulse on Kejriwal continuing as CM
  20-day-long ‘Main Bhi Kejriwal’ referendum to cover 2,000 polling stations; BJP call its ‘non-starter’
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• On-the-spot painting contest to be held tomorrow in Delhi
  60th edition of Shankar’s On-the-Spot Painting Competition to see over 5,000 participants
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• Nod given for ‘Muslim mahapanchayat’ on December 18, Delhi HC told
  NGO had earlier sought to hold the event on October 29 and then on again on December 4
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• Political parties make a beeline for members of the tunnel rescue team
  Rat-hole miners, who helped rescue 41 workers trapped in the Uttarkashi tunnel, have been felicitated by the Delhi units of Congress and BJP as well as the CM; neighbours, family members welcomed the ‘heroes’ with drumbeats and warm hugs
  - 3 days ago 2 Dec 23, 1:31am -
• Need full control of 12 Delhi govt.-funded colleges, says Atishi
  
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• Delhi High Court refuses to entertain pleas seeking Uniform Civil Code
  
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• Uttar Pradesh police shielding accused in rape, murder case of Dalit woman, says fact-finding report
  The 40-year-old woman’s dismembered body was found at a flour mill in Banda district on October 31
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• Sculpting Lives: An art exhibition in Delhi showcasing a journey through five decades of excellence
  On the Open Road at Bikaner House, Delhi, is a celebration of the illustrious career of sculptor K.S. Radhakrishnan, showcasing showcasing the evolution of his artistic prowess.
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• BJP not going to win in any of the five States which went to polls: Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot
  He claims that his government is not facing any anti-incumbency sentiment; adds that the language of intimidation and vengeance used by PM, HM during the campaign will backfire on the BJP
  - 4 days ago 1 Dec 23, 5:35am -
• The risk and desire that drive dating apps
  The promise of a better future or an escape from reality sometimes leads people down a path of financial fraud, assault, and emotional deception. The Hindu talks to people who have been victims, but survived to tell their stories, through the many vulnerabilities that surround online coupling
  - 4 days ago 1 Dec 23, 3:06am -
• Govt. hospitals to screen children amid pneumonia outbreak in China
  The announcement comes in the wake of an advisory by the Union Health Ministry to States on November 26 to immediately review public health preparedness in view of the recent reports indicating a surge in respiratory illness in children in northern China.
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• Air quality in Delhi dives even as paddy harvesting season comes to an end
  Centre’s air quality panel says the overlap of Deepavali with peak harvesting activity led to drop in city’s air quality; experts say more financially viable options could further reduce farm fire cases
  - 4 days ago 1 Dec 23, 1:19am -
• Back of beyond 
  A show of Photographs by Sanjay Das mounted at Gallery Ragini brings to light many the unknown facets of rural Bengal
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• Firebrand leader Lal Singh poses a separate Statehood challenge for the BJP in J&K
  
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• HC rejects PIL challenging Customs’ rule mandating compulsory sale of seized gold to RBI
  
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• NMC allows displaced medical students to continue classes, exams at Churachandpur Medical College
  Directive comes after sustained protests by Kuki-Zomi medical students who were displaced from their Imphal colleges in the ethnic conflict
  - 4 days ago 30 Nov 23, 7:16pm -
• Temple idols vandalised near Noida; police start probe
  A police officer said a case has been lodged at the local Bisrakh police station and efforts are under way to arrest the accused.
  - 4 days ago 30 Nov 23, 12:34pm -
• The four biggest castes for me are the poor, the youth, women, and farmers: Modi
  PM interacts via video conference with beneficiaries of government schemes in the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, part of the Centre’s initiative for ‘saturation coverage’ of its welfare programmes
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• Delhi records minimum temperature of 12.6°C; air quality 'very poor'
  Generally cloudy skies with very light rain or thundershowers are expected during the day, an India Meteorological Department bulletin said
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• Mother of minor rape survivor in Delhi says ‘Trauma keeps us awake all night, we didn’t deserve it’
  The trauma keeps us awake all night,” said the mother of the minor rape survivor, who was allegedly sexually abused for months by now-suspended WCD official Premoday Khakha.
  - 5 days ago 30 Nov 23, 8:33am -
• Set up mechanism to ensure action against unauthorised construction: HC to MCD
  The order dated November 11 also asked the civic body to file an affidavit with the necessary details
  - 5 days ago 30 Nov 23, 1:40am -
• Delhi govt. notifies motor vehicle policy aimed at transition to EVs
  Delhi Transport Minister says ‘first-of-its-kind’ scheme has a holistic approach to fight pollution
  - 5 days ago 30 Nov 23, 1:39am -
• Bangkok flight gets diverted to Delhi after couple’s mid-air squabble
  The German man and his Thai wife who were travelling from Munich were deboarded in Delhi
  - 5 days ago 30 Nov 23, 1:38am -
• Ruckus over committee formation, ‘sexist’ remark mars MCD House session  
  Cong. accuses AAP councillor of making objectionable comments, stages sit-in at Mayor’s office; BJP flags stray dog menace; House clears proposal to install 11,000 CCTV cameras in schools 
  - 5 days ago 30 Nov 23, 1:37am -
• Supreme Court okays Centre’s proposal to grant Delhi Chief Secretary six months’ extension of service
  The duties of the Delhi Chief Secretary straddle subjects both within and outside the legislative and executive competence of the Delhi government, say the court
  - 5 days ago 29 Nov 23, 8:56pm -
• Cabinet approves ₹24,104 crore outlay for development mission for particularly vulnerable tribal groups
  Mission involves 11 interventions through existing schemes; aims to build 4.9 lakh pucca homes, lay 8,000 km of connecting roads, and bring piped water to all households in 22,000 PVTG villages
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• In Supreme Court, Kerala questions Governor’s decision to refer 7 Bills to President
  Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal, appearing for Kerala, argued that some of the Bills were originally ordinances promulgated by the Governor under Article 213 of the Constitution, and there was no reason for the Governor to now refer them to the President
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• Delhi air quality remains in 'poor' category
  As per the official data, in the Alipur area and Ashok Vihar, the air quality was recorded as 'poor' with AQI readings of 260 and 288, respectively, at 7 a.m.
  - 6 days ago 29 Nov 23, 9:25am -
• Centre wants to extend Delhi Chief Secretary tenure for a ‘limited time’
  The Centre wants to extend his tenure for a “limited time” while the Delhi government wants a fresh face
  - 6 days ago 29 Nov 23, 3:49am -
• Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles lifted as air quality improves in NCR
  
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• Gurugram hosts second Omega Trophy golf tournament
  
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• Saxena launches Delhi leg of campaign for Central schemes
  As part of Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, L-G flags off five vans to promote welfare schemes in Delhi
  - 6 days ago 29 Nov 23, 1:28am -
• Chef working in Croatia held for ‘lewd’ messages
  
  - 6 days ago 29 Nov 23, 1:27am -
• Congress to organise talent hunt to attract Delhi youth
  ‘Pratibha to Parivartan’ programme to find young people interested in politics: Delhi Congress chief
  - 6 days ago 29 Nov 23, 1:26am -
• Two thrashed for objecting to loud music
  
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• Light rain likely in Delhi
  The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 26 degrees Celsius, it said
  - 6 days ago 28 Nov 23, 11:24am -
• Delhi Water Minister Atishi expresses her strong displeasure in a communication to Delhi Jal Board CEO 
  
  - 7 days ago 28 Nov 23, 7:03am -
• Two sharpshooters of Arsh Dalla gang held, were instructed to kill Punjabi singer
  
  - 7 days ago 28 Nov 23, 1:51am -
• Man arrested for over 80 thefts; identified himself as ‘darinda’
  
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• L-G reconstitutes Delhi govt. panel on criminal cases
  The Standing Committee was formed in violation of apex court rules, intended to dilute MHA directions: Saxena
  - 7 days ago 28 Nov 23, 1:36am -
• 9 held for selling drugs to students in Noida
  Gang used to contact students at premier institutes through messaging apps; supplied drugs in parcels similar to those used by e-commerce firms
  - 7 days ago 28 Nov 23, 1:35am -
• Delhi govt. told to pay ₹30-lakh relief to widow of sanitation worker
  
  - 7 days ago 28 Nov 23, 12:50am -
• Quashing of quota in private jobs instils hope in industrialists, migrant workers in Haryana
  The recently quashed law, enacted by the Haryana government in 2021, made it mandatory for employers in the State to reserve 75% of jobs with a monthly salary of less than Rs. 30,000 (originally Rs. 50,000) for State residents.
  - 7 days ago 27 Nov 23, 10:34am -
• LGBTQ+ community holds pride march in Delhi, flags long struggle for marriage rights
  
  - 8 days ago 27 Nov 23, 1:39am -
• DJB contractors to stop work over unpaid dues from today
  Not paid since February, responsibility for stalling of works lies with Water Department, says contractors’ body; Delhi Minister Atishi had earlier slammed Finance Department for not releasing funds required for maintaining water supply   
  - 8 days ago 27 Nov 23, 1:38am -
• ‘False cases foisted against AAP leaders but can’t bend party’
  
  - 8 days ago 27 Nov 23, 1:36am -
• New scheme renders 50,000 bikers jobless, says letter to L-G
  
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• Delhi air quality records ‘very poor’ on November 26
  Delhi has recorded 10 severe air quality days this November so far
  - 8 days ago 26 Nov 23, 11:21am -
• Electrocution deaths: kin demand action against the hospital
  
  - 9 days ago 26 Nov 23, 1:28am -
• Delhi High Court to examine if street art is covered under copyright rules
  
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