Delhi

#INSIDETHECAPITAL: Bhagwat quoted Moropant, in remarks that the Congress-led opposition interpreted as RSS chief’s hidden message for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who turns 75 this September

Settlers, mostly Bengalis, allege targeted action by authorities

Meenakshi Jain, a historian and former Delhi University professor, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha. She taught history at Gargi College and is known for her research on Indian cultural and religious heritage. She received a Padma Shri in 2020 and has authored several books on Indian history.

A 49-year-old man, Wasim, was arrested for stealing Rs 20 lakh worth of gold jewelry from a couple. He faked a vehicle breakdown to transfer passengers to an accomplice's auto. Wasim, a known criminal with eight prior cases, targeted passengers at bus terminals. Police recovered the auto and Rs 11,000; accomplices are being sought.

A 25-year-old motorcyclist died after a truck hit him on a flyover in Delhi. The biker, Shatrudhan, lost control after his motorcycle brushed against the truck. The truck driver, Ajay Singh, was apprehended. Shatrudhan was declared dead at the hospital. A case has been registered.

Delhi Police and Palam 360 Khap launched an anti-drug campaign in rural Delhi. The initiative, led by Chaudhary Surendra Solanki, aims to combat rising drug abuse among youth. Participants pledged to support a drug-free community, emphasizing parental and community awareness. Police officials stressed the importance of collective action.

Handwritten note indicates her intention to die by suicide

Aims to plant over 7 lakh saplings across the city this year

Assesses river’s water level, flow pattern; collects sample for testing

Eight-year-old girl among injured; drunk driver arrested

According to police, Debnath left a handwritten note behind, indicating an intent to jump off the Signature Bridge, built across the Yamuna river

The decision has been taken in view of potential disturbance of public law and order

Radhika's family often succumbed to ‘societal pressure’, Himaanshika Singh Rajput claims, adding that the tennis player's father was influenced by his acquaintances who often spoke ill of her daughter

The car has since been seized by the Delhi Police and sent for forensic analysis; case registered under various Sections of the BNS, Motor Vehicles Act

Shatrudhan, a resident of A Block in Mangolpuri, worked at Safal Dairy in the area

Sneha Debnath, a student of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi University, was last in contact with her family on July 7

The driver was allegedly drunk and had also hit a truck after the accident

She is currently Senior Fellow of the Indian Council of Social Science Research and her areas of research include cultural and religious developments in medieval and early modern India

Professor Rajni Abbi was appointed Director of DU South Campus. The Executive Council, led by Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh, approved infrastructure projects and faculty appointments. The university is prepared for the 4th year of the UG program under NEP-2020, with expanded Wi-Fi and online library access.

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Rape, POCSO cases witness notable 10 per cent decrease

Demands thorough probe; CM Rekha expresses grief

Say never thought something like this would happen

Delhi MLA Vijender Gupta inaugurated three new Senior Citizens' Recreation Centres in Rohini, funded by his development fund. The centres aim to offer leisure, cultural activities, and social engagement for the elderly, combating isolation and fostering active living. Residents welcomed the initiative.

Cause yet to be ascertained; narrow lanes hamper rescue op