Noida, April 13 (IANS) Traffic movement between Delhi and Noida was severely disrupted on Monday after a workers’ protest in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district escalated into violence, prompting authorities to issue an advisory and divert commuters.According to the Delhi Traffic Police, traffic congestion intensified along the Noida Link Road due to an ongoing agitation by workers from private factories. Protesters reportedly blocked the route coming from the Chilla Border, severel…
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Bengaluru, April 13 (IANS) In a significant political development, around 15 Congress legislators held a breakfast meeting at the Karnataka Bhavan in Delhi on Monday, discussed the issue of Cabinet reshuffle and extended support through a signature campaign.According to sources, several MLAs participated in the informal meeting, stressing the need for a reshuffle. They cited that the government has completed three years in office and that there is a need to provide opportunities to new faces.Dur…
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) The ISI-backed espionage module, which the Ghaziabad Police first busted, had surveyed sensitive locations such as naval facilities and airport zones in Mumbai. They were in the process of installing solar-powered CCTV cameras at these locations and were planning to send the live feed to their handlers in Pakistan. An investigating official said that the module was not just limited to conducting a reconnaissance in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. They h…
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will launch its Heritage Week celebrations on Monday at the historic Mehrauli Archaeological Park with the objective of promoting awareness about the Delhi’s cultural and architectural heritage among citizens, especially the youth, an official said on Sunday. The DDA’s week-long celebration from April 13 to 18 will include a series of activities for students and the public, encouraging participation in heritage appreciation and cre…
Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Gujarat Titans all-rounder Washington Sundar shed light on his approach to handling high-pressure situations, emphasising the importance of staying mentally free and trusting his natural game. Speaking on GT’s tense last-ball win in their previous game ahead of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Sundar highlighted how focusing on the right energy and allowing instincts to take over has shaped his performances, offering insight into the mindset that drives him in…
Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) A BMW driver was caught by traffic police in Hyderabad after he allegedly used a high-tech mechanism to change his car’s number plate to avoid ‘challans’ (fines), officials said on Sunday.The police detected the trick during checking as part of the drive against drunk driving in upscale Jubilee Hills on Saturday night, police officials said.According to police, the vehicle owner was allegedly swapping number plates to evade traffic penalties.The accused, allegedly dr…
Farrukhabad (Uttar Pradesh), April 12 (IANS) Panic and tension gripped Jyonta village under the Mohammadabad police station area of Uttar Pradesh’s Farrukhabad district after the body of a 35-year-old man, who had come to visit his in-laws, was found hanging from a mango tree under suspicious circumstances on Sunday. The deceased’s family has alleged murder, while police have initiated a probe.The deceased has been identified as Sanjay Kumar, son of Ram Avtar, a resident of Vikas Nagar local…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Much before the monsoon, Delhi Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Verma on Saturday visited the city’s arterial roads, reviewing drain desilting and preparedness on the ground. Travelling across south Delhi under the “Government on Wheels” initiative, the Minister was joined by senior officials from multiple departments, turning the inspection into a moving assessment of critical stretches.”When you come to these locations yourself, the situation becomes ve…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Saturday welcomed the new draft Electric Vehicle (EV) policy of the Delhi government and stated that within three to seven years, this policy will reduce vehicular pollution on roads to negligible levels. Sachdeva said that under the proposed policy, not only will private two- and four-wheelers receive exemptions on registration fees and road tax — encouraging people to purchase EVs for personal use — but the Delhi govern…
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) All India Congress Committee (AICC) Treasurer and former Delhi Assembly Speaker Ajay Maken on Friday alleged a policy failure in the National Capital, claiming that air pollution in the city has reached alarming levels. In a social media post, Maken cited data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to highlight that the Delhi PM2.5 level on Friday was almost four times higher than the 15 ug/m3 safe limit set by the WHO.The senior Congress leader expresse…