Delhi court declares arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari fugitive
A special court in New Delhi has declared arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender, based on an Enforcement Directorate case accusing him of money laundering. The court dismissed Bhandari's argument that the failed extradition request from the UK High Court granted him the right to reside in the UK.
South African national among two arrested; 25 gram cocaine seized in Vizag
Accused placed the order with the kingpins of the racket in Delhi, and the latter engaged the South African national to deliver the contraband in the city, say police
PWD floats tender for structural audit of major flyovers
4 AC Mechanics Found Dead In Delhi, Cops Suspect Suffocation From Gas Leak
Four AC mechanics were found dead in their sleep, allegedly due to suffocation from inhaling toxic fumes, possibly from leakage of chemicals used in AC servicing, inside their home in south Delhi.
70-yr-old robbed at knifepoint during morning walk, 2 held
CPM backs Silence for Gaza; urges digital protest against Israeli attacks
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) on Saturday urged people across the country to actively participate in 'digital protest' against Israel; switch off mobile phones for 30 minutes every day and abstain from posting, liking, or commenting on any social media platform during the protest period. Through a statement issued by the Polit Bureau, the party endorsed the global call Silence for Gaza, which urges people to switch off their mobile phones for half an hour everyday from 21.00 to 21.30 local time as a symbolic act of solidarity. A recently released UN report, From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide, details how various multinational corporations are complicit in Israels assault on Gaza. The sinister role of these corporations must be exposed and they must be held accountable to the people, read the statement. The party said that these corporations feed off our digital footprints, even as they enable genocide. Shutting off our mobile phones for half an hour each day at the designated time is a small but powerful act of digital disruption, a strike against the surveillance capitalism that bankrolls Israels genocide and apartheid, the party added. The CPM said that that by joining the global Silence for Gaza campaign, it stands with the Palestinian people and against the brutal, genocidal assault unleashed by Israel. Let this collective silence be a defiant refusal to be complicit, and a powerful assertion that the voices against war crimes will not be silenced, said the Polit Bureau.
CPM backs Silence for Gaza; urges digital protest against Israels assault
NEW DELHI: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) on Saturday urged people across the country to actively participate in 'digital protest' against Israel; switch off mobile phones for 30 minutes every day and abstain from posting, liking, or commenting on any social media platform during the protest period. Through a statement issued by the Polit Bureau, the party endorsed the global call Silence for Gaza, which urges people to switch off their mobile phones for half an hour everyday from 21.00 to 21.30 local time as a symbolic act of solidarity. A recently released UN report, From Economy of Occupation to Economy of Genocide, details how various multinational corporations are complicit in Israels assault on Gaza. The sinister role of these corporations must be exposed and they must be held accountable to the people, read the statement. The party said that these corporations feed off our digital footprints, even as they enable genocide. Shutting off our mobile phones for half an hour each day at the designated time is a small but powerful act of digital disruption, a strike against the surveillance capitalism that bankrolls Israels genocide and apartheid, the party added. The CPM said that that by joining the global Silence for Gaza campaign, it stands with the Palestinian people and against the brutal, genocidal assault unleashed by Israel. Let this collective silence be a defiant refusal to be complicit, and a powerful assertion that the voices against war crimes will not be silenced, said the Polit Bureau.
Students unlawfully confined staff on March 18: JNU
Delhi High Court quashes 300 Defence Ministry petitions against disability pension to soldiers
The Court stresses that disability pension is not an act of generosity but a acknowledgement of the sacrifices soldiers made, which manifest in the form of disabilities/disorders suffered during military service
Senior citizen duped of life savings of 53 lakh by fraudster posing as Delhi Police DCP
Himanshu Bhau gang members nabbed after encounter in Narela
Indigo Delhi-Pune Flight Faces Over Four-Hour Delay As Pilot Falls Sick Before Takeoff
Appropriate medical assistance was provided to the unwell crew and an alternative crew was assigned to operate the aircraft, causing a delay in the flight.
Disability pension rightful for defence personnel: HC
The Delhi High Court has dismissed petitions from the Ministry of Defence challenging disability pension orders for armed forces personnel, emphasizing that such pensions are a right, not an act of generosity, and should not be denied based solely on the location of disability onset or claims of lifestyle diseases.
Vishal Mega Mart issues statement after Karol Bagh fire leaves two dead
A fire at a Vishal Mega Mart subsidiary, Airplaza Retail Holdings, in Delhi's Karol Bagh on July 4, 2025, tragically resulted in two fatalities. All patrons were safely evacuated before the fire escalated. Vishal Mega Mart is cooperating with the Delhi Police investigation and initiating insurance claims for the insured assets, expressing deep sorrow for the loss of life.
Delhi University UG admissions: Phase 2 of CSAS from July 8; first allocation list on July 19
Delhi University's undergraduate admission process (CSAS-UG) Phase-II starts July 8, allowing candidates to fill preferences until July 14. A correction window for Phase-I applicants opens briefly, followed by simulated ranks and preference changes. The first allocation list arrives July 19, with subsequent rounds based on seat availability.
DSSSB Jail Warder Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
DSSSB Jail Warder Syllabus 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Jail Warder. The official syllabus for the Jail Warder Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the DSSSB Jail Warder exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
Delhi govt to launch 4-tier mental health programme for children, workers and seniors
In a bid to tackle the rising cases of stress and anxiety across age groups, a comprehensive mental health programme under the AYUSH intervention will help people of all ages
Delhi Police prepares for Muharram procession and Kanwar Yatra. Traffic plans are in place to manage vehicle movement. Diversions will be implemented to minimize public inconvenience. Routes for the Kanwar Yatra are marked with barricades. Police will be deployed to ensure smooth traffic flow. Muharram is a mourning day for Shia Muslims.
Human trafficking to US via dunki route: NIA arrests 2 accused, 1 each from Delhi, HP
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted searches at a location each in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh and arrested two accused for their key roles in human trafficking to the US via the infamous 'dunki' route, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, the arrested accused Sunny alias Sunny Donker of Dharamshala of Kangra district in HP, and Shubham Sandhal alias Deep Hundi of Ropar, Punjab, who was living in Outer Delhis Peeragarhi, were arrested on Friday. The officials alleged that both the arrested accused were associates of Gagandeep Singh alias Goldy, who was arrested in March on the complaint of a victim, who was trafficked to the US using the dunki route and was deported to India in February this year. The term dunki, believed to have originated from the word donkey, refers to an illegal pathway that immigrants take to enter countries like the United States without proper documentation and the risky and difficult travel is generally facilitated by one of the human-trafficking syndicates. The officials said that the NIA had filed a charge sheet in the case naming Gagandeep Singh, a resident of Tilak Nagar in New Delhi, in the case on June 27, as prime accused. According to the NIA investigation, Gagandeep used to take around Rs 45 lakh from each traveller and would promise to send them to the US on a valid legal visa, the officials said, adding that he used to send these people on a difficult journey via multiple countries, including Spain, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, the officials said. Before his arrest Gagandeep had illegally sent more than 100 people to the US. Arrested accused Sunny, the main associate/donker of Gagandeeps gang, played a key role in facilitating the illegal travel, they alleged, adding that other arrested accused Shubham Sandhal was an important hawala courier operator, involved in transferring funds to donkers in Latin America. The NIA, which took over the case from Punjab Police on March 13, 2025, continues its investigation, the agency officials said.
Nitin Gadkari asks NHAI to study new tunnel, elevated corridors to ease traffic in Central Delhi
Nitin Gadkari directs NHAI to explore new infrastructure links. These links aim to ease congestion in Central Delhi. The plan includes tunnels or elevated roads. These will connect Sarai Kale Khan and other key points to the INANelson Mandela Marg corridor. This move addresses increased traffic from upcoming expressways. The goal is to improve traffic flow in Delhi.
AIIMS Delhi Project Associate I Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline
TheAll India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Delhi) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 01 Project Associate I posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official AIIMS Delhi website. The last date to submit the application form is 15-07-2025.
SCs in-house probe report in Justice Varma case has no constitutional relevance: Sibal
New Delhi, Jul 5: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday said the Supreme Courts in-house inquiry report in Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varmas case has no constitutional relevance as an investigation can only take place under the Judges Inquiry Act. Addressing a press conference, Sibal also accused the government of protecting Justice Shekhar Yadav and questioned the Rajya Sabha Secretariat over its attempt to reach out to him for the reported verification of his signature on the notice [] The post SCs in-house probe report in Justice Varma case has no constitutional relevance: Sibal appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Govt stance regarding players of Indian origin a positive statement of intent: AIFF
New Delhi, Jul 5: All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey finds merit in governments stance to encourage players of Indian origin living abroad to play for the country, saying it was a ray of hope for bettering national teams performance but he also underscored the difficulties in implementing the policy. The new Khelo Bharat Niti (National Sports Policy), which got Cabinet approval on July 1, signalled a departure from the governments earlier stand that only Indian passport holders [] The post Govt stance regarding players of Indian origin a positive statement of intent: AIFF appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DSSSB Group B and Group C Syllabus 2025 Out Direct Link to Download Syllabus PDF here
DSSSB Group B and Group C Syllabus 2025: The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released the detailed syllabus for the post of Group B and Group C. The official syllabus for the Group B and Group C Exam 2025 is available on the official website. In this article, well cover the DSSSB Group B and Group C exam pattern, detailed syllabus & preparation tips.
Delhi High Court Upholds Disability Pension Rights For Defence Personnel
The court said such the pension ensures that a soldier who suffers injury or disability due to service conditions is not left without support and is able to live with financial security and dignity.
Dhirendra Pratap Singh, a 26-year-old UPSC aspirant, died in a lift at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi. He was trapped during a fire. Singh sent messages for help but received no response. His brother alleges negligence by the store staff and authorities. The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire and safety measures.
DDA Recruitment 2025 - Apply Offline for 26 Assistant Director, Deputy Director Posts
TheDelhi Development Authority (DDA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 26 Assistant Director, Deputy Director posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official DDA website. The last date to submit the application form is 14-07-2025.
FMCG makers see weather impact on topline growth in Jun quarter
NEW DELHI, July 5: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) makers are expecting their topline growth to be impacted in the June quarter due to headwinds like unseasonal rains, a brief summer span and inflation pressure on key inputs. However, the FMCG industry witnessed a sequential recovery in demand during the quarter, with an uptick in volume growth, particularly in urban markets. Margins of FMCG majors such as Marico, Dabur, and Godrej Consumer remained below the normative level, and they expect a [] The post FMCG makers see weather impact on topline growth in Jun quarter appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Safex Chemicals files IPO papers; eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue
NEW DELHI, July 5: Speciality chemicals company Safex Chemicals (India) has filed preliminary papers with the capital markets regulator Sebi to seek approval to raise funds through an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO is a mix of fresh issue of shares worth Rs 450 crore and an offer-for-sale of 35,734,818 shares by promoters, investors and other selling shareholders, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Thursday. Proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for [] The post Safex Chemicals files IPO papers; eyes Rs 450 cr via fresh issue appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Three AC Mechanics Found Dead, One Unconscious in Locked South Delhi House
Bodies discovered after a relative raised alarm; cause of death still under investigation.
Govt cuts toll rates by up to 50% on Highways with Tunnels, Bridges, Flyovers
New Delhi, Jun 5: The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of National Highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling cost for motorists. User charges at fee plazas on National Highways are collected as per NH [] The post Govt cuts toll rates by up to 50% on Highways with Tunnels, Bridges, Flyovers appeared first on Northlines .
Im stuck in liftI cant breathePlease save me: UPSC aspirant dies in Delhis Karol Bagh fire
A 26-year-old UPSC aspirant died of asphyxiation after being trapped in a lift during a major fire at a retail store in Delhis Karol Bagh on Friday evening. The victim, identified as Dhirendra Pratap Singh, was found dead inside the elevator nearly eight hours after the fire broke out. Just before his death, Dhirendra sent []
Nirav Modis brother held in US on Indias extradition request
New Delhi: The US authorities have arrested the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi on the basis of the extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI, officials said Saturday. Nehal Modi was taken into custody on Friday, US authorities have informed India, they said. The next date for the hearing in the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NGO, ADR move Supreme Court challenging revision of electoral rolls in Bihar
NEW DELHI: NGO, Association For Democratic Reforms (ADR) on Saturday moved the Supreme Court challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) revision of the electoral roll in poll-bound Bihar. The NGO seeks from the top court setting its direction to set aside the ECIs SIR order of 24, June, 2025. Issue a writ, order or direction setting aside Order and Communication dated 24.06.2025 and accompanying guidelines issued by Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar as being in violation of Articles 14, 19, 21, 325, 326 of the Constitution of India and provisions of Representation of People Act, 1950 and Registration of Electors Rules, 1960, said, the plea of ADR, filed in the apex court. It added that the present Writ Petition has been filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India. The ADR said the communication of 24 June issued by the Respondent, ECI, directing for SIR of Electoral Rolls in Bihar was being in violation of Articles 14, 19, 21, 325 and 326 of the Constitution of India as well as provisions of Representation of People's (RP) Act, 1950 and Rule 21A of the Registration of Electors Rules, 1960. The SIR order if not set aside, can arbitrarily and without due process disenfranchise lakhs of voters from electing their representatives, thereby disrupting free and fair elections and democracy in the country, which are part of basic structure of the Constitution, said the NGO ADR, in its plea filed in the top court. It added that the documentation process requirements of the directive, lack of due process, as well as the unreasonably short timeline for the said SIR of Electoral Roll in Bihar, further make this exercise bound to result in the removal of names of lakhs of genuine voters from electoral rolls, leading to their disenfranchisement. Seeking to quash the direction of ECIs SIR order of 24, June 2025, the ADR said, the ECI, by doing so, has shifted the onus of being on the voters' list from the State to citizens. It has excluded identification documents such as Aadhar or ration cards which further make marginalised communities and the poor more vulnerable to exclusion from voting. The Declaration as required under the SIR process is violative of Article 326 in so far as it requires a voter to provide documents to prove his/her citizenship and also citizenships of his/her mother or father, failing which his/her name would not be added to the draft electoral roll and can be deleted from the same, the ADR said. Terming the ECI's order as unreasonable and impractical timeline to conduct SIR in Bihar, the petitioner, ADR said that with close proximity to state elections which are due in November 2025, there are lakhs of citizens (whose names did not appear in 2003 ER) who do not possess the documents as required under the SIR order. There are many who may be able to procure the documents but the short timeline mentioned in the directive may preclude them from being able to supply the same within the time period. Bihar is a state with high poverty and migration rates where many lack access to documents like birth certificates or parental records. As per estimates over 3 crore voters and more particularly from marginalised communities (such as SC, STs and migrant workers) could be excluded from voting due to the stringent requirements as mentioned in the SIR order, the ADR said. The current reports from Bihar, where SIR is already underway, show that lakhs of voters from villages and marginalized communities do not possess the documents as being sought for them, the ADR said. The ECI's directive lacks recorded reasons supported by any evidence or transparent methodology, rendering it arbitrary and thus liable to be struck down, ADR added. The requirement of citizenship documents contravenes the requirement of specific grounds for deletion of names from electoral rolls (e.g., death, non-residence, or disqualification under Section 16 of RPA, 1950), the ADR submitted. Since 2003, five general elections and five assembly elections have taken place in Bihar with continuous addition and deletion of names in Bihar's electoral roll. While SIR of Bihar or any other state of the country is a positive step, the manner in which ECI has directed the conduct of SIR in a poll-bound state like Bihar has raised questions from all stakeholders, particularly the voters, the ADR stated further. Moreover, a Special Summary Revision (SSR) was already conducted between October 29, 2024, and January 6, 2025, which addressed issues such as migration and ineligible voters due to death or other reasons. Thus, there is no reason for such a drastic exercise in a poll bound state in such a short period of time, violating right to vote of lakhs of voters, the ADR added.
Nirav Modis Brother Held In US On Indian Extradition Request
New Delhi, Jul 5: The US authorities have arrested the younger brother of fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi on the basis of the extradition requests from the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI, officials said Saturday. Nehal Modi was taken into custody on Friday, US authorities have informed India, they said. The next date for the hearing in the matter is July 17, when Nihal may seek bail, but it will be opposed by the US prosecutors, they said. The move came [] The post Nirav Modis Brother Held In US On Indian Extradition Request appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
DU UG admissions 2025 CSAS phase 2 dates released: Seat allotment list releasing on this date
Delhi University has announced the Phase 2 schedule for undergraduate admissions in 2025, focusing on course and college preference selection starting July 8. Students must carefully choose their preferences through the DU UG admission portal. The first seat allocation list will be released on July 15, with subsequent rounds based on seat availability.
Two bodies retrieved from fire-struck Vishal Mega Mart in Karol Bagh
A fire at a Vishal Mega Mart in Delhi's Karol Bagh claimed two lives, including a 25-year-old man trapped in a lift who desperately messaged his brother for help. The blaze, reported on Friday evening, engulfed the second floor of the four-story building. Firefighting efforts were hampered by poor ventilation, and a short circuit is suspected as the cause.
Traffic diversions set for Muharram and Kanwar Yatra in Delhi
Regarding the Kanwar Yatra, a major annual religious event that draws lakhs of devotees, Gupta said preparations are well underway
India added one new airport every 40 days in last 10 years: Civil Aviation Minister
New Delhi: In just 10 years, the country have seen 88 new airports nearly one new airport every 40 days and added 60 additional flights every hour, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said. According to the minister, flying in India today is more accessible, more available and more affordable. Under the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Scored below zero? These subjects of DUs PG courses still have seats for you
Delhi Universitys recent PG admission data shows several programmes admitted students with zero or negative entrance scores, including in the unreserved category. Courses like MA (Persian), MA (Buddhist Studies), and MSc (Informatics) had cut-offs as low as -19 to -4. Reserved categories also saw minimal thresholds. The data covers 15 programmes across humanities and sciences, highlighting wide variations in demand and accessibility. Some programmes also saw sharp cut-off increases in later rounds.
UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari declared fugitive economic offender
A Delhi court has declared UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari a fugitive economic offender following a request from the Enforcement Directorate. Bhandari, accused of money laundering, reportedly fled to the UK in 2016. Despite India's efforts to extradite him, a UK court recently rejected the plea, further complicating the legal proceedings against him.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Forgets Pahalgam Attack, Calls Op Sindoor 'Unprovoked'
In addition to targeting Indias post-Pahalgam actions, Shehbaz Sharif accused New Delhi of breaching the Indus Waters Treaty and using shared rivers as leverage
SUV crashes into college wall in UPs Sambhal, 20-year-old groom among 8 killed
Centre urges consumers to use only BIS-certified helmets to bolster road safety
New Delhi: In a major step towards ushering road safety, the Union government on Saturday appealed to consumers across the country to use only Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-certified helmets. The Department of Consumer Affairs also called for strict enforcement against the manufacture or sale of helmets without BIS certification. According to data from the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A Delhi court has declared arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender, boosting India's efforts to extradite him from the UK. Bhandari, who fled to London in 2016, faces scrutiny from investigative agencies. The ruling poses challenges for Robert Vadra, who is under investigation for alleged links to Bhandari concerning a London property purchase.
The Delhi High Court has rejected around 300 petitions filed by the Union government challenging the grant of disability pension to soldiers. The Division Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur upheld the verdict passed by the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), entitling the service personnel for disability pensions. While dismissing the petitions filed [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Central government pleas challenging grant of disability pension to soldiers appeared first on India Legal .
National Herald case: Advocate Cheema tells court AICC attempted to revive AJL
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate R S Cheema, representing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday argued that the AICC was not trying to sell the assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), but rather attempting to save the institution, which was part of the freedom movement. Cheema began his rebuttal before Special Judge Vishal Gogne. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has accused Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, late Congress leaders Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, as well as Suman Dubey, Sam Pitroda, and a private company, Young Indian, of conspiracy and money laundering over the fraudulent takeover of properties valued at over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), which published the National Herald newspaper. Can my friend (ED counsel) tell me why they were shy of placing the Memorandum of Association (MoA) of AJL? AJL was established in 1937 by Jawaharlal Nehru, J.B. Kripalani, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, and others, Cheema said. The AJL MoA said that the policy of AJL will be the policy of the INC. All through, AJL did not have profits. In the post-independence period, it was never a commercial institution. We (All India Congress Committee) were trying to retrieve an institution which is part of the freedom movement heritage. The problem was not recovering the loan (given to AJL); the problem was to revive it, to see that it comes back on the rails. AICC was not looking for profit from sales. This is a squinted version, Cheema said. The ED alleges the Gandhi's held a majority 76 percent share in Young Indian, which fraudulently usurped the assets of AJL in exchange for a Rs 90 crore loan. Earlier, on Friday, senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi concluded his arguments on behalf of Sonia Gandhi. On July 3, Raju argued on the point of the chargesheet's cognisance, saying the Gandhi's were the eneficial owners of Young Indian and acquired total control after the death of other shareholders. The ED filed its chargesheet against the Gandhi's and others under Sections 3 (money laundering) and 4 (punishment for money laundering) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The chargesheet also names Dubey, Pitroda, Sunil Bhandari, Young Indian, and Dotex Merchandise Private Limited.
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway will be closed for the Kanwar Yatra. The closure will be from July 19 to July 23. Heavy vehicles will be restricted from July 11. Light vehicles will also face restrictions from July 19. Authorities have planned alternative routes for diverted traffic. Security will be enhanced with CCTV cameras.
JAL's portfolio also includes hotels across Delhi-NCR, Agra, and Mussoorie, along with three commercial buildings and four non-operational cement plants in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Shopper Dies of Suffocation Inside Lift During Fire at Delhis Mart
25-year-old Dhirender Pratap sent desperate texts before dying in Karol Bagh blaze; probe underway into cause of fire
Kanwar Yatra 2025: Ghaziabad police issues traffic advisory; diversions, road closures from July 11
12 nations to get US tariff letters on Monday, says Trump
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has signed tariff letters on exports from 12 countries, which are expected to be sent out on July 7 (Monday). Speaking to the media aboard Air Force One, the US President said the names of the countries which will receive the letters would only be revealed on Monday. I Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
RDI scheme to help promote startups engaged in sunrise sectors; boost domestic mnfg
NEW DELHI, July 5: The new Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme with a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore will help the industry and startups access funds to undertake research in key technology sectors, such as quantum computing, robotics, and artificial intelligence, a government official said. The scheme, approved by the Union Cabinet on July 1, will help boost domestic manufacturing of high-end goods and services and create jobs in the country. It will also support the acquisition of [] The post RDI scheme to help promote startups engaged in sunrise sectors; boost domestic mnfg appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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A year after the tragic drowning of three civil services aspirants in a flooded basement library in Old Rajendra Nagar, Delhi, the area grapples with the aftermath. The incident led to the closure of basement libraries, increased study space costs, and a decline in student footfall.
'Modi will bow to Trump': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM ahead of US tariffs deadline
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday stepped up his criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a potential Indo-US trade deal , alleging that Modi would ow to US President Donald Trump ahead of an impending tariff deadline. The Lok Sabha LoP's comments came a day after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India would not enter into any agreement under externally imposed deadlines. Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to the Trump tariff deadline, Gandhi said in a post on X. Trump had set a 9 July deadline for countries, including India, to finalise a trade deal, after which tariffs imposed in April -- currently under a 90-day pause -- are set to take effect. Notably, the Congress has criticised PM Modi over the tariff row as well as for remaining silent on Trumps repeated claims of mediating a halt to India-Pakistan hostilities following the Pahalgam terror attack. Goyal had on Friday claimed that India would accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, and in the national interest. The Free Trade Agreements are possible only when both sides benefit and involve a win-win agreement, Goyal told reporters when asked about the proposed interim trade agreement with the US. National interest should always be supreme. Keeping that in mind, if a deal is made, then India is always ready to deal with developed countries, he said. Speaking to TNIE last month , commerce ministry sources had said that New Delhi is not desperate for an interim trade deal with the US before the July 9 deadline. They added that efforts are on for closure of a deal before the deadline, but reiterated that India will not compromise on its interest in order to finalise an early deal. On April 2, the US imposed an additional 26 percent reciprocal tariff on Indian goods but suspended it for 90 days. However, the 10 percent baseline tariff imposed by America remains in place. On June 26, Trump had hinted that a very big agreement with India could be next after wrapping up a trade deal with China. We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where we're going to open up India, he had said. A month earlier, the US President had claimed that India is willing to cut 100 percent tariffs on American goods, while saying that a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington is coming soon. Notably, India is seeking full exemption from the additional 26 percent tariff, while the US is demanding duty concessions in both agriculture and dairy sectors. But these segments are difficult and challenging areas for India to give duty concessions to the US as Indian farmers are into sustenance farming and have small land holdings. Therefore, these sectors are politically very sensitive. India has not opened up dairy sectors for any of its trading partners in any free trade pacts the country has signed so far. The US wants duty concessions on certain industrial goods, automobiles - especially electric vehicles, wines, petrochemical products, dairy, and agricultural items like apples, tree nuts, and genetically modified crops. India is seeking duty concessions for labour-intensive sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, garments, plastics, chemicals, shrimp, oil seeds, grapes, and bananas in the proposed trade pact. Trump's Tughlaqian tariffs and how it could unleash economic and financial uncertainty in India
In Patna, businessman Gopal Khemka was fatally shot near his residence, with CCTV footage capturing the bike-borne assailant. The incident occurred close to Gandhi Maidan, prompting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by the SP City Central to investigate. This shooting follows a similar attack six years prior, where Khemka's son, a BJP leader, was also killed.
NIA arrests 2 key men involved in human trafficking to US via dunki route
NEW DELHI, July 5: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two key men allegedly involved in trafficking of humans to the US via the infamous dunki route, officials said on Saturday. The arrests came after searches at a location each in Himachal Pradesh and Delhi, they said. The accused, Sunny alias Sunny Donker of Dharamshala of Kangra district in HP, and Shubham Sandhal alias Deep Hundi of Ropar, Punjab, who was living in Outer Delhis Peeragarhi, were arrested [] The post NIA arrests 2 key men involved in human trafficking to US via dunki route appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Priyanka Chopra Celebrates July 4 With Fireworks, Gets Trolled: 'Pollution Lecture Only On Diwali?'
In 2018, Priyanka had released a video, urging people to not burst crackers on Diwali. In 2019 too, she also took to her X handle and talked about the pollution in Delhi.
Modi Will Bow To Trump: Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM As Deal Deadline Approaches
New Delhi, Jul 5: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Indo-US trade deal, after Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal claimed that India would not enter into an agreement under deadlines. Goyal had on Friday claimed that India would accept the proposed trade deal with the US only when it is fully finalised, and in the national interest. Piyush Goyal can beat his chest all he wants, mark my words, Modi will meekly bow to [] The post Modi Will Bow To Trump: Rahul Gandhi Attacks PM As Deal Deadline Approaches appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
NHAI to carry out feasibility of 2 new links to declog central Delhi
Was Always Polite To Him: Husband After His Employee Kills Wife, Son In Delhis Lajpat Nagar
Police said the accused was upset after being reprimanded for taking frequent leave and had planned the attack.
DSSSB Group B and Group C Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 2119 Assistant, Warder and More Posts
The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 2119 Assistant, Warder and More posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official DSSSB website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-08-2025.
SC allows TN to restart hiring for over 2,500 posts, stays HC order
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday stayed an order of the Madras HC that halted the recruitment for 2,569 vacancies across 16 different posts in the Municipal Administration and Water Supply (MAWS) Department in Tamil Nadu. A two-judge bench of Justices Manoj Misra and N Kotiswar Singh allowed the recruitment process to proceed, barring final selection for four posts. The bench issued notices to the petitioners, including S Sivakumar on whose plea the HC had passed the order on April 3. The effect and operation of the interim order dated 03.04.2025 passed by the Madras HC, to the extent it stays the entire selection process, shall remain stayed, the bench said. The Madras HC had earlier stalled the recruitment process on grounds that the state had failed to select four eligible candidates under the Persons Studied in Tamil Medium (PSTM) quota. Senior Advocate P Wilson, appearing for the TN government, argued that the recruitment notification was issued on February 2, 2024, and attracted as many as 2,00,499 applicants. Following written examinations, document verification, and interviews, the counselling process was completed in April 2025. Wilson further informed the court that the vacancies under recruitment constituted nearly 40% of the sanctioned posts in the department and were critical for the smooth functioning of the civic administration.
Nine V-C laws: SC seeks centres response on TN plea against HC stay
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice after hearing an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging a May 21 Madras High Court order that stayed the operation of nine state laws concerning the appointment of vice-chancellors (V-C) in public universities. A two-judge bench, comprising justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan, issued the notice to the union government, office of the Tamil Nadu Governor and the University Grants Commission (UGC). The bench, though refused to stay the high court order, however, agreed to examine the issue after responses are filed when the court reopens after summer vacation on July 14. The apex court also tagged the matter with a transfer petition filed earlier and pending before the SC by the state seeking to shift the underlying case out of the high court. During the hearing, the court hinted that the transfer plea was likely to be listed after the summer recess and observed that the parties were free to move the Chief Justice of India for an expedited hearing. On May 21, the Madras HCs two-judge bench of justices GR Swaminathan and V Lakshmi Narayanan stayed the amendments passed by the Tamil Nadu government to make the state the appointing authority for V-Cs of various state-run universities. The high court granted the stay after hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed by advocate K Venkatachalapathy, a BJP functionary from Tirunelveli, seeking to declare all the amendment Acts null and void. Challenging this order, the TN government moved the top court. Appearing for Tamil Nadu, senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi argued that the stay was granted despite the Supreme Courts April 8 ruling that the bills in question had received deemed assent from Governor RN Ravi under Article 200 of the Constitution. Following the ruling, the nine Acts were formally notified by the state. The HC ought not to have stayed duly enacted laws, particularly in the absence of any pleaded urgency. These laws had received the governors deemed assent through the apex courts April 8 verdict, Singhvi pleaded. Opposing the state governments plea, solicitor general Tushar Mehta contended that the state laws were inconsistent with the University Grants Commission (UGC) Regulations, 2018, and were therefore invalid for repugnancy with central law. Eventually, the top court said it would hear the states challenge to the stay, which came despite its April 8 ruling granting deemed assent to the bills by the governor.
Man Found Dead In Lift After Fire At Vishal Mega Mart In Delhi's Karol Bagh
A 25-year-old man was found dead inside a lift after a massive fire broke out at a Vishal Mega Mart outlet in Delhi's Karol Bagh on Friday.
Hope Emergency wont be imposed again, says former Justice Hegde
BENGALURU: Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde here on Friday hoped that Emergency will not be imposed again in India. He was narrating the perils of the draconian law imposed by former prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1975, while participating in a dialogue on the book, The Conscience Network, authored by TNIE columnist Sugata Srinivasaraju. The book chronicles the efforts of three Indian origin youth who resisted Emergency from the US -- PhD students Ravi Chopra and Anand Kumar, and S R Hiremath, a Kannadiga. Justice Hegde, who was a 35 -year-old lawyer then, had arranged the countrys top lawyers to argue before the Karnataka HC for leaders jailed here. The Emergency was declared to save the chair of a person of a family that had already ruled the country for fifty years. Hope such a situation doesnt arise in future, he remarked. Atal Behari Vajpayee, LK Advani, Madhu Dandavate among others who were in Bengaluru for a parliamentary work were detained. Noted lawyer Rama Jois, who came forward to fight their cases, was also jailed. I travelled to Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai and got Soli Sorabji, Shanthi Bushan and Venugopal to argue in the HC, he recalled. Writer K Marulasiddappa said there is an emergency-like situation in the country now as constitutional bodies have become puppets of the Centre. Then, India was Indira, now Modi is avtar purusha (incarnation of God). Those who criticise the government are branded urban Naxalites, he said. He felt there is an emergency-like situation across the world as dictators are ruling all over. Retired IAS officer Chiranjiv Singh, who was the chief censor in Karnataka during the emergency, said the emergency exposed the true colours of leaders as most of them compromised their positions for future political gains. Except for Akali Dal all compromised, he said. At 9 pm (on June 26, 1975) when emergency was clamped, Home Secretary Hanuman called me and asked me not to release the proof copy of The Indian Express until 3 pm. I told him its illegal and asked him to speak to CM (Devaraj Urs), he said. Senior journalist AVS Namboodiri also spoke. Three protagonists of the book took part in an interaction.
1st phase of Bihar special roll revision done, 1.5 cr households covered: EC
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Friday said under the initial phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Bihar electoral rolls, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) have so far covered nearly 1.5 crore households across the state. According to a statement issued by the EC, as of July 2, BLOs distributed over 6.86 crore Enumeration Forms, which amount to over 87% of the 7.90 crore enrolled electors in Bihar as per records updated till June 24, 2025. The poll panel stated, the remaining households could not be reached due to reasons such as premises being locked, possibly due to death of electors, or migration of families or dwellers. EC officials, however, contended that since BLOs would be revisiting each household up to three times, the coverage might improve significantly. Responding to concerns raised by the Opposition, the EC said printing, distribution and collection of enumeration forms during the last SIR in Bihar in 2002 was done between July 15 and August 14 (31 days). Similarly, this time around also the exercise is being conducted from June 24 to July 26. The poll panel said, to further ease the process, partially filled Enumeration Forms are now available for download via the EC portal and the ECINET App. Voters can also complete and upload their forms directly through the ECINET App, the statement added. Active political engagement has bolstered the effort, with 1,54,977 Booth Level Agents (BLAs) appointed by various parties aiding the BLOs. The BJP leads with 52,689 BLAs, followed by RJD (47,504), JD(U) (34,669), and INC (16,500), the EC said. Nearly 38 lakh signed forms about 5% of the total have already been submitted, demonstrating voter responsiveness. Reiterating its Inclusion First motto, the EC is urging all voters to submit their forms by July 25 to ensure inclusion in the Draft Electoral Roll, to be published on August 1. Simultaneous verification of submitted forms is already underway.
Congress steps up demand for debate on India-China relations in Parliament
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday said the Centre must agree to a discussion on India-China relations in Parliament so that a consensus can be built for a collective response to the geopolitical and economic challenges that the neighbouring country poses to India, directly and through Pakistan. Congress general secretary, communications, Jairam Ramesh said Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance) Lieutenant General Rahul R Singh has publicly confirmed what has been talked about ever since Operation Sindoor was halted abruptly at the intervention of US President Donald Trump. Lt Gen Singh has revealed some details of the extraordinary ways by which China helped the Pakistan Air Force. This is the same China which completely destroyed the status quo in Ladakh five years ago but to which Prime Minister Modi gave a public clean chit on June 19, 2020, Ramesh said in a post on X. For five years, the INC has been demanding a discussion on the full gamut of India-China relations in the Parliament. The Modi government has consistently refused to have such a debate. The INC will continue to make this demand in the forthcoming monsoon session of Parliament, scheduled to commence on July 21, 2025, he added. Respomding to the critisism, the BJP charged the Congress with promoting narratives that weaken Indias position against China. If China is arming Pakistan and using it as a testing ground for its military hardware, it raises a serious question. Why has the Congress party consistently promoted narratives that weaken Indias position against China, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya said.
SAIL opens first Middle East office in Dubai
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has inaugurated its first representative office for the Middle East in Dubai, marking a significant step in the public sector steel giants global expansion strategy. The office was inaugurated by Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy, in the presence of the Consul General Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Indias agricultural transformation: Steady decline in cereal, sharp rise in livestock, fisheries
NEW DELHI: Indias agricultural documented a transformation, as revealed by the recently published Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors. Covering the period from 2011-12 to 202324, the data outlines a shift away from conventional crop dominance towards a more diversified, high-value, and animal-based production structure. Cereals remain the backbone, with paddy consolidating its leadrising from 50.6% to 52.6% of total cereal output. Wheat, however, declined from 35% to 33.0%, especially after 202021. Maize saw a modest but clear rise, from 7.7% to 9.3%, suggesting growing use in feed and industrial applications. Coarse cereals like jowar, bajra, and ragi held minor shares, with a declining trend for jowar and ragi, and fluctuating values for bajra. Small millets and other cereals stayed marginal contributors. The pulse economy, while still gram-dominated, shows signs of diversification. Grams share slipped from 46% to 42.7%. Arhar, which peaked at 23.1% in 201617, dropped to 15.6% in 202324. Moong gained steadily, while Urd held stable. Masoor grew slightly. Minor pulsesHorse Gram, Moth, Rajma, Cowpea, and Lakh/Khesriretained low but steady shares. Livestock has emerged as the sectors fastest-growing component. Over the decade, milk production rose by 72%, eggs by 84.3%, and meat production more than doubled. Wool output, however, fell by 27.5%. On the other hand, dung, silk, cocoon, and honey production surged by 84.4%, signalling increased rural engagement innon-meat animal products. Fishing activities also expanded. Inland fishing nearly doubled, rising by 97.73%, while marine fishing recorded an astonishing 176% increase. Indians' consumption of pulses, cereals declines by 5% as spending patterns shift: SBI report
ED charges totally strange & unprecedented, Sonia tells court in National Herald case
NEW DELHI: Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, called the Enforcement Directorates money laundering case against Congress leaders Sonia and Rahul Gandh i unprecedented. Singhvi began his rebuttal after additional solicitor general S V Raju for ED on July 3 concluded his arguments on the point of cognisance of the chargesheet filed in the case. This is truly a strange case. More than strange. Unprecedented. This is an alleged case of money laundering, without any property, without use or projection of property. There was not an inch of property moved from Associated Journals Limited (AJL) to Young Indian. No Congress leader gets any property or money. Yet this is called money laundering, Singhvi argued. The ED has alleged that top Congress leaders conspired to fraudulently acquire assets worth over Rs 2,000 crore belonging to Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the publisher of the National Herald, through a not-for-profit entity, Young Indian. Congress leaders slam ED charge sheet in National Herald case as 'political vendetta' The probe agencys chargesheet claims Sonia and Rahul Gandhi, alongside the late Motilal Vora and Oscar Fernandes, and others including Sam Pitroda and Suman Dubey, orchestrated the takeover using a Rs 90 crore loan from the Congress to AJL. On July 3, ASG Raju had argued that the Gandhis were the beneficial owners of Young Indian, holding 76% of its shares, and that they gained complete control of the company after the demise of other shareholders. Singhvi told the court that the restructuring was carried out purely to make AJL debt-free. The proceedings would continue on July 5 with rebuttal on behalf of Rahul Gandhi. ED serves eviction notice to National Herald building in Lucknow
Aamir Khans first look from Rajinikanths Coolie unveiled
New Delhi, July 4: The makers of cinema icon Rajinikanths new film Coolie have released the first look of superstar Aamir Khan from the upcoming action thriller. Filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for Kaithi, Master, Vikram and Leo, has directed the film, which is backed by production house Sun Pictures. Aamir, who is currently basking in []
Im on the journey of figuring out who I am: We Were Liars star Esther McGregor
NEW DELHI, July 4: Actor and model Esther McGregor, who is the daughter of Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, says she is still in the process of discovering who she wants to become as a person.The 23-year-old actor, best known for her roles in High School and Babygirl, currently stars in Prime Video show We Were []
Aparshakti Khurana to make Tamil debut with ROOT- Running Out of Time
New Delhi, July 4: Actor Aparshakti Khurana is set to foray into Tamil cinema with the upcoming high concept crime thriller ROOT Running Out of Time. Khurana, known for starring in Stree films and Jubilee series, will feature alongside actor Gautham Karthik in the Tamil movie. Root Running Out of Time, which is []
Delhi double murder witness shot dead in Najafgarh; police suspect gang war
The police suspect that the murder may have been orchestrated by gangster Harsh Dhanakad, alias Chintu, who was recently deported from abroad, and Sanjay alias Sanju Dahiya, a known criminal currently based overseas
Piyush Goyal issues big statement on India-US trade deal, says New Delhi negotiates based on...
Speaking on the sidelines of the 16th Toy Biz B2B expo in New Delhi, Goyal made it clear that India's approach to international trade negotiations remains firm and principled.
India does not take position on faith and religion: MEA on Dalai Lamas successor
NEW DELHI, Jul 4: The Indian government does not take any position on matters concerning practices of faith and religion, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, two days after the Dalai Lama asserted that a trust of Tibetan Buddhists will have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so. We have seen reports relating [] The post India does not take position on faith and religion: MEA on Dalai Lamas successor appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
ED attaches assets worth Rs 34 crore of Kannada actor Ranya Rao in gold-smuggling case
NEW DELHI, Jul 4 : The Enforcement Directorate (ED) alleged on Friday that Kannada actor Ranya Rao orchestrated a well-structured operation with her associates for smuggling gold into India as it attached her assets worth more than Rs 34 crore as part of a money-laundering investigation. Harshavardini Ranya alias Ranya Rao (32) was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) from Bengalurus Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after she landed from Dubai. DRI officials recovered 14.2 kg of [] The post ED attaches assets worth Rs 34 crore of Kannada actor Ranya Rao in gold-smuggling case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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DDA to build wall around Bhoomiheen Camp to prevent re-encroachment
DU prepares to conduct sports and ECA quota admission trials for 2025 session
Take them back, womens panel chief tells kin of Noida old age homes inmates
Rain brings relief from heat, yellow alert for weekend
High court sets aside rent controller order citing misuse of Delhi Rent Control Act
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