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A Delhi court issued a show-cause notice to two police officers for failing to collect crucial evidence in an acid attack case. The officers neglected to seize a mattress containing acid spots, hindering forensic analysis. The victim's lawyer argued this lapse aided the accused.
A Delhi court charged a man with the 2014 murder of a young woman, initially believed to be a minor. The accused, Karan Singh, allegedly slit the victim's throat while an accomplice filmed the gruesome act. The court cited the video and post-mortem report as conclusive evidence, linking Singh to the crime.
New Delhi Municipal Council is launching a special cleanliness drive. The drive will cover major markets and roads. It starts on December 21 and ends on January 3. The aim is to prepare for the holiday crowds. Activities include wet cleaning and landscaping. The council aims to implement regular night cleaning in select markets soon.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cancelled his Jammu engagements to address the severe cold wave gripping Srinagar. With temperatures plummeting to a 30-year low of -8.5C, coupled with power outages, Abdullah will personally oversee essential services, including the power department.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched registrations for the Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana, offering financial aid to women and free healthcare to senior citizens. Registration begins Monday, with AAP teams conducting door-to-door drives. A valid Delhi voter ID is required for eligibility.
Delhi's air quality persisted in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, with AQI at 388, shrouded in a thin layer of fog. Some areas even experienced 'severe' conditions. Riders entering Delhi from Noida reported burning eyes and breathing difficulties due to the increased pollution. The low temperature of 8 degrees Celsius drove people to seek shelter.
Delhi Police apprehended a double-murder convict, Alimuddin, after seven years on the run. He had been granted parole in 2016 but absconded. Convicted for poisoning two men during an occult ritual gone wrong, Alimuddin was found working as a tailor in Surat under a false identity after an extensive search spanning multiple states.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena granted permission to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the liquor policy case. AAP leaders expressed shock and called the reports fake, while the BJP labeled Kejriwal the kingpin of the scam. The high court granted the ED more time to respond to Kejriwal's challenge of the trial court's decision.
Two men were arrested in Delhi for defrauding a woman of Rs 4 lakh by posing as Delhi Jal Board officials. They threatened to disconnect her water supply and tricked her into installing a malicious APK file, stealing her bank details. Police traced the funds through various accounts and apprehended the culprits, recovering a portion of the stolen money.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a new scholarship for Dalit students, named after Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. This followed recent political controversy sparked by Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks about Ambedkar in Parliament, which led to protests and disruptions, including physical altercations between MPs. The opposition demanded Shah's resignation while the BJP accused the Congress of insulting Ambedkar.
A man in Ahmedabad received a five-year jail sentence for insurance fraud after a two-decade CBI investigation. He conspired to sanction claims using forged documents, causing significant financial losses. Separately, a Madurai court sentenced four individuals, including a former bank manager, to 3-4 years imprisonment for a bank fraud scheme involving improper loans.
Actor and former model Rahul Dev reminisces about his modelling days in the 90s when male models were no less than film stars.
'The year 1994 was when fashion, clothes, who wore what was discussed among the masses,' says designer Ritu Kumar.
The Delhi High Court quashed a rape FIR against a man, observing that while rape is a heinous crime, it can be misused to harass men. The court found the woman had consensual relations with the man and filed the FIR as an afterthought after their relationship ended due to family disapproval and her subsequent engagement to another person.
Two prominent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, Balbir Singh and Sukhbir Dalal, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday. They cited the Delhi government's neglect of Punjabi language education and stalled projects, including a sports university, as reasons for their switch. As the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections approach, both AAP and BJP are intensifying their campaigns.
'In terms of designers back then, there were names like Ritu Kumar, Rohit Khosla, Rohit Bal, Tarun Tahiliani, but people didnt really know what a fashion designers role was,' says fashion designer Payal Jain
'It was around the end of 1992 when I began my career,' says fashion designer Ashish N Soni.