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Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise, third increase in four days

In Mumbai, the rate of petrol increased by 84 paise today, selling at Rs 112.51 per litre

Bail application can't be decided on research: Court on Umar Khalid's plea

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of Umar Khalid observing that any thesis or research done by any accused can not be a ground for assessing mens rea or his bent of mind

OYO delists hotel from platform for denying reservation to Kashmir man

Hospitality firm OYO has taken off from its platform the hotel, which allegedly denied reservation to a man from Jammu and Kashmir, according to a social media post by the company. Responding to a purported viral video on social media that shows a man allegedly being denied reservation in the hotel as he is from the union territory, OYO said, "We are appalled that this happened. We have taken the hotel off from our platform immediately." The company further said, "Our rooms and our hearts are open for everyone, always. This is not something that we will compromise on, ever. We will definitely check what compelled the hotel to deny check-in." On Wednesday, the Delhi Police clarified that it has not issued any direction against giving reservation in hotels to those furnishing identity cards from Jammu and Kashmir. In a series of tweets, the Delhi Police stated, "a purported video is viral on social media wherein a person is being denied hotel reservation due to his J&K ID. The ...

BJP, Manish Sisodia spar over education systems in Delhi, Gujarat

Sisodia took exception to the BJP's swipes at the Delhi government, and dared Gujarat education minister Jitu Vaghani to participate in an open debate.

Court rejects bail plea of Umar Khalid in Delhi riots conspiracy case

A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed the bail application of former JNU student-activist Umar Khalid in a case related to the alleged "larger conspiracy" behind the Delhi riots.

Delhi to develop 17 world-class level city forests on 3000 acres of land

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed officials to transform 17 city forests in the national capital to "world-class level" city forests.

Second carriageway of Ashram underpass opens for commuters in Delhi

The underpass is likely to be opened after the Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly, the official said

Delhi to have dedicated lanes for buses, goods carriers from April 1

Come April 1, the transport department of the Delhi government will strictly enforce lane discipline for buses and goods carriers on 15 selected roads in the city, with fines upto Rs 10,000

Delhi's GDP up 50% since 2016-17: LG Anil Baijal in address to Assembly

Delhi's GDP went up by 50 per cent since 2016-17, indicating that the city's economy is in a strong position, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said on Wednesday

Union Cabinet gives nod to bill to merge three Delhi municipal corporations

The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill is expected to be introduced in the Budget session of Parliament underway

Bill to merge three Delhi municipal corporations gets cabinet nod

The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill is likely to be introduced in the ongoing Budget session of Parliament

Delhi's peak power demand may surpass 8,000 MW this summer: BSES

The peak power demand in Delhi is expected to cross the 8,000 MW mark for the first time in the summer of 2022, the BSES said on Monday, asserting that its discoms are prepared to meet record demand

Delhi records 61 Covid cases, one death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.68%

The relatively lower number of cases came out of the lesser number of tests -- 9,011 -- conducted a day ago, which was a holiday in view of Holi festival

BJP did nothing for Hindu victims of 2020 riot, Kejriwal stood by them: AAP

The AAP stepped up its attack on the BJP on Thursday, saying it does politics in the name of Hindus but did not do anything for the community members who suffered due to the 2020 riots.

Technical glitch delays services on three Delhi Metro lines

Services were delayed on three corridors of the Delhi Metro due to some technical glitch on Thursday morning, the DMRC said

Delhi Teachers University to provide world-class training: Sisodia

The Delhi Teachers University will collaborate with national and international organisations to provide world-class training to trainees as well as to exchange new ideas and practices, Sisodia said

Delhi gears up for Covid-19 vaccination of children in 12-14 age group

About 6-7 lakh children in the 12-14 age group in Delhi are eligible for vaccination to begin with, and the number will keep on increasing as days pass

Probe Delhi riots without influence and according to the law, HC tells cops

The incident relates to a video that had gone viral in which the deceased -- Faizan could be seen allegedly being beaten by policemen while being forced to sing the national anthem

Will file FIR against NDMC mayor, Delhi BJP chief: AAP on building collapse

The AAP leader alleged that the construction plan of the building could not have been passed without the 'knowledge and involvement' of the Delhi BJP leaders and NDMC mayor

Delhi riots: Former Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan gets bail

As per the prosecution, Ishrat Jahan was in touch with other accused with whom she had no connection and the same was only to further the object of conspiracy to commit riots