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In light of Alvida Jumma, Cheti Chand festival, and Eid-ul-Fitr, stringent security measures have been enforced in Gautam Buddha Nagar district. Prayers in Sambhal are restricted to mosques and eidgahs, with no permission for loudspeakers. Discussions related to ensuring community harmony and issues with services were also held.
Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted raids on Amazon and Flipkart warehouses in Delhi, seizing thousands of uncertified products. Over 3,500 electrical goods were confiscated from an Amazon warehouse while 590 pairs of sports footwear were seized from a Flipkart subsidiary. These actions are part of BIS's broader drive to enforce quality standards across the nation.
The Embassy of Greece celebrated its National Day in the capital recently
The centre is being established in response to the growing number of differently-abled children attending the GIMS Outpatient Department (OPD), which records over 300 cases annually. The centre aims to provide support to the specially abled children by promoting inclusion and ensuring they have access to the therapy and education necessary for them, GIMS director (Brig) Dr Rakesh Kumar Gupta said.
A Pocso court in Surajpur convicted 32-year-old tutor Kundan for raping his 13-year-old student in Noida in 2021. The girl, missing for several days, was found with Kundan in Ghaziabad. The court sentenced him to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and additional sentences under other charges, with fines amounting to Rs 1 lakh.
In Northwest Delhi's Alipur, a 31-year-old man named Chandan Rai was murdered by his three friends, Suraj, Ankit, and Abhishek, on suspicion of informing the police. They lured him to an isolated spot, got drunk, and killed him. The police arrested the suspects after obtaining CCTV footage showing them together on March 23.
Art Magnum's 'Speaking Through Colours' showcases Rekha Hebbar Rao's abstract paintings.
Delhi police arrested the notorious pickpocket and knifer, Deepak, known as 'Potty Badmash', who evaded capture by soiling himself. Equipped with gloves and masks, officers thwarted his attempt near Eidgah Park, uncovering his 'lucky charm' knife and linking him to multiple thefts and knife-related crimes.
The Delhi High Court criticized a lawyer for using the term 'Bhojpuri vulgarity' when contesting Honey Singh's song 'Maniac,' which allegedly objectifies women. The court stated that vulgarity is not region-specific and suggested filing an FIR if there are objections to the lyrics, as the issue lies under private law and not public law.
An NGO report highlights alleged negligence in arrest procedures and police personnel justifying the use of torture and mob violence in India. The survey covered 8,276 police personnel across 17 states and union territories, revealing significant reliance on fear and force, as well as deficiencies in compliance with arrest protocols.
Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut criticized the Lok Sabha Speaker for not allowing Rahul Gandhi to speak in Parliament, calling it dangerous for democracy. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, was denied the opportunity to address issues like Maha Kumbh Mela and unemployment. Raut emphasized the importance of the opposition's voice in a democratic setup.
New Delhi braces for a sunny spell with clear skies dominating the forecast. Today, temperatures will peak at a scorching 38.2C, so hydration is key. The week ahead promises continued sunshine and dry weather, with temperatures fluctuating between the high 20s and high 30s.