Mulayam Singh Yadav. (PTI)Delhi News Live: Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav, who was admitted to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon today, has been shifted to the ICU ward of the hospital after his health deteriorated. His condition is said to be critical. Akhilesh Yadav, his wife Dimple Yadav, and a few family members have reportedly reached the hospital.
On other updates, Two men allegedly killed a six-year-old boy as “human sacrifice” by slitting his throat in South Delhi’s Lodhi Colony in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, said the police. The incident took place at the under-construction Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) headquarters. The accused, identified as Vijay Kumar and Amar Kumar, were arrested. The boy’s parents and the accused work as construction labourers, said the police. According to the police, a call was received at 12.40 am from the security staff at the CRPF headquarters.
The New Delhi area administered by New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) was adjudged the ‘cleanest small city’ in the category of cities with one to three lakh inhabitants in the Swachh Survekshan 2022 rankings released Saturday. Last year also, New Delhi bagged the first rank in the category. The NDCM said the New Delhi area was also adjudged a “five-star garbage-free city” and “water-plus certified” city. The Swachhta Sarvekshan is the Centre’s yearly survey on cleanliness under the ‘Swachh Bharat’ mission.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, and urged everyone to purchase khadi and handicraft products as a tribute to him.
He also fondly remembered India's second prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birth anniversary too falls on October 2, noting that he is admired across the country for his simplicity and decisiveness.
The prime minister visited Raj Ghat and Vijay Ghat, memorials to Gandhi and Shastri, respectively, to pay tributes to them.
He attended a programme in the afternoon at Gandhi Smriti along with Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
In tributes to Gandhi, PM Modi tweeted, "Paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi on Gandhi Jayanti. This Gandhi Jayanti is even more special because India is marking Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. May we always live up to Bapu's ideals. I also urge you all to purchase Khadi and handicrafts products as a tribute to Gandhi Ji." In homage to Shastri, he said, "Lal Bahadur Shastri Ji is admired all across India for his simplicity and decisiveness. His tough leadership at a very crucial time of our history will always be remembered. Tributes to him on his Jayanti." The prime minister also shared some glimpses from his gallery in the 'Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya' in Delhi, which showcases Shastri's life journey and accomplishments.
Modi posted audio clips of his tributes to the two great leaders made on different occasions earlier. PTI
Social media shy CBI has made a maiden appearance on Twitter and Instagram ahead of the upcoming Interpol General Assembly in which 195 countries are likely to participate, officials said on Sunday.
The agency created its accounts on both platforms with user ID CBI_CIO for the three-day-long 90th General Assembly starting October 18, they said.
Unlike its peers, the Enforcement Directorate and the National Investigation Agency, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had kept social media at an arm's length, sticking to the age-old practice of issuing press releases.
The General Assembly will focus on cyber crime, financial crimes and Child Sexual Abuse Material peddled on the internet among other issues, officials said.
Having already organised a General Assembly in 1997, India was given an out-of-turn chance to organise the event through a vote on the eve of the 75th anniversary of its independence.
Home Minister Amit Shah had made a proposal in this regard to Interpol Secretary General Jurgen Stock, who called on the minister during his visit to India.
The General Assembly is Interpol's supreme governing body, comprising representatives from each of the 195 member countries which meet annually.
Each member country may be represented by one or several delegates who are typically ministers, chiefs of police, heads of their Interpol National Central Bureaus and senior ministry officials, they said.
India, which joined the organisation in 1949, is one of the oldest members of The International Criminal Police Organization, known as Interpol.
Headquartered in Lyon, France, Interpol was founded in 1923 as the International Criminal Police Commission (ICPC). The name Interpol served as the agency's telegraphic address in 1946, and was chosen as its common name in 1956.
The CBI is designated as the National Central Bureau of India for Interpol.
The agency has actively participated in two recent operations based on Interpol inputs-- Operation Megha Chakra against online Child Sexual Abuse Material and Operation Garud against narcotics. PTI
The Delhi High Court has directed a woman to provide sanitary napkins to a girls' school for two months as condition to quash an extortion case lodged against her.
The high court also asked a lawyer, who was the complainant in the extortion case, to report to the office of Delhi High Court Legal Service Committee (DHCLSC) and undertake pro bono (done for public good free of cost) work to the best of his ability and capability for the next three months.
It quashed the FIR after noting that no purpose would be served in prosecuting the complainant as the parties have arrived at a settlement and wish to put a quietus to the dispute between them.
"However, I am of the view that considerable time of the police and judiciary has been wasted. The police machinery has been put in motion on account of the acts of commission and omission on behalf of the parties and useful time of the police which could have been utilised for important matters has been misdirected towards this case. Hence, the parties must do some social good," Justice Jasmeet Singh said.
The high court said, "In this view of the matter, the FIR is quashed subject to the petitioner (woman) providing sanitary napkins to a girls' school, which will be identified by the prosecutor, not having less than 100 girls from Class-VI to XII for a period of 2 months." The woman had sought quashing of an FIR lodged against her at Preet Vihar Police Station by the lawyer for alleged extortion and criminal intimidation.
It was alleged in the FIR that the woman had sought legal professional consultancy from the complainant and her senior colleague.
Despite rendering best professional services, the petitioner misbehaved and did not pay their professional fee after which the FIR was lodged.
It is stated that the petitioner has also registered an FIR against the respondent lawyer which was 8 months prior to the present FIR.
During pendency of the proceedings, a compromise has been reached between the parties and they decided to put a quietus to the FIRs and undertake to cooperate with each other in getting the FIRs quashed.
The court said needful shall be done within 4 weeks and listed the matter for compliance by the investigating officer in April, 2023. PTI
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will on Monday host floor leaders of Rajya Sabha for dinner at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas.
Dhankhar, who took over the vice president on August 11, is also the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Though various party leaders have been calling on Dhankhar since he took over as vice president, this would be his first formal interaction with floor leaders of Rajya Sabha.
The dinner meet comes ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament which usually commences in the third week of November.
This would be the first session Dhankhar would preside over as chairman of the upper house.
Leader of House in Rajya Sabha and Union minister Piyush Goyal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi will also attend the gathering. PTI
Amid rising cases of dengue in the capital, civic authorities have conducted fogging drives at 148 Ramlila grounds in Delhi and over 6,428 houses or places near them.
Besides, spraying of insecticide is also being done at various Durga Puja pandals in the city, officials said. "Generally, Ramlila committees request us to conduct fogging drives, but this year, we have taken action on our own," a senior official said.
He acknowledged that rising cases of dengue is a factor in taking the step.
Over 520 dengue cases have been reported in Delhi this year so far, according to data shared by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The MCD has carried out fogging drives at 148 Ramlila grounds and 6,428 houses or places near them in all its 12 zones. It has also carried out various anti-larval measures at these sites, the civic body said in a statement. (PTI)
The Delhi Police Saturday apprehended a government school teacher who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in front of his nine-year-old daughter in Dwarka on Friday evening. The accused has been identified as Sanjay, who hails from Jammu, said the police.
Deputy commissioner of police (Dwarka) Harsh Vardhan said that neighbours informed the police regarding a fight around 6.30 pm Friday between Sanjay and his wife Neera in which she was seriously injured. When the police reached the Nawada Kakrola housing complex, they found Neera dead and Sanjay missing. He was later caught from the Dwarka Mor area, said the police.
The DCP said that his daughter, who is currently staying with relatives, confirmed a quarrel in which the accused stabbed the victim with a knife. The police registered a case of murder at the Mohan Nagar station.
Three men were arrested for stabbing a 21-year-old man over 20 times in North East Delhi’s Sunder Nagri area Saturday, the police said, adding that the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The police said the men killed the victim over an old rivalry and that precautionary force has been deployed in the area. The deceased has been identified as Manish, a resident of Sunder Nagri area. The accused, Aalam, Bilal and Faizan, are also residents of the area. They have been booked for murder, officers added.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Police posted a tweet saying, “The matter is not communal. Peace has been maintained in the area. Some people are spreading misleading facts on social media regarding the matter. Action can be taken by Delhi Police against such people.” (Read More)
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be the chief guest of the Dussehra ceremony at Red Fort on October 5, organised by the Luv Kush Ramlila Committee, one of the oldest in Delhi. Kejriwal and Bahubali fame actor Prabhas will enact the battle from Ramayana and use a bow and arrow to kill a Ravana effigy.
President of Luv Kush Ramlila committee Arjun Kumar said both Kejriwal and Prabhas accepted the invitation. Prabhas is part of an upcoming mythological film Adipurush based on Ramayana.
The Ramlila this year has been witnessing massive turnout as there are no Covid restrictions like social distancing and masks, which were in place for the last two years. The committees are also celebrating 100 years of Ramlila, which began in 1924.
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An 80-year-old man and his wife died after a fire broke out inside their house in Delhi’s Shahdara Saturday afternoon. The elderly couple was found dead and the house was locked from inside, said police, adding that the air conditioner in their room caught fire after a short circuit.
The incident took place in Krishna Nagar where the family lived on the fourth floor. The victims have been identified as Rajkumar Jain and his wife Kamlesh (75). Their son, a businessman, was out for work when the incident took place. Police said the daughter-in-law was also not present inside the house.
A PCR call was received and four fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Delhi Fire Services informed police that the fire gutted the entire floor of the building and residents claimed that an elderly couple might be inside one of the houses. (Read More)
The Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) University has suspended nine students for "spoiling" the peaceful academic environment of the campus, days after a scuffle broke out between two groups, resulting in a student sustaining bullet injuries.
Those suspended include Nauman Ali, a student of LLM semester-3, who had suffered a superficial injury on the scalp after being shot at by another group of students.
Meanwhile, police have also apprehended nine people in connection with the case, including some of the students suspended by the university.
In notices issued on Friday, the chief proctor had accused the students involved in the brawl of "politicising" an issue and "making it a regional scuffle between the students of western Uttar Pradesh and the Mewat region".
The nine students have been served with a similar notice.
"Nauman Ali, a student of LLM Semester III, is placed under suspension from the course with immediate effect. The Jamia Millia Islamia campus is placed out of bound for Nauman Ali till the final decision of the Discipline Committee," the notice, a copy of which has been accessed by PTI, read.
The other students who have been suspended are -- Mohammad Faisal, MA (Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy); Mohammad Shadab Choudhary, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Nazim Khan, Diploma in Electrical Engineering Semester III; Nasrullah Ansari, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Noman, BA Sanskrit; Sahil, Diploma in Electrical Engineering; Salman Khursid, BA (Faculty of Social Science); and Suhail, Diploma in Electrical Engineering. PTI
Delhi Police on Saturday arrested a cab driver from Delhi’s Southeast district for allegedly murdering his minor friend over not returning his money, which the deceased had used to purchase an iPhone.
Police identified the accused as 24-year-old Khalid.
According to Esha Pandey (DCP Southeast), a call was received at Jamia Nagar police station on Friday regarding a boy who had been shot around Azeem dairy area and sent to Holy Family Hospital. Read more.
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday greeted citizens on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti and said it is an occasion for all to rededicate themselves to the values of peace, equality and communal harmony.
"On the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I pay homage to the Father of the Nation on behalf of all fellow citizens," she said in a message to the nation.
Gandhi Jayanti is an occasion for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the values of his inspiring life - peace, equality and communal harmony, the president said.
Observing it this year assumes a special significance as the nation has been celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav, marking 75 years of Independence, Murmu said.
This is the time, for all of us, to work towards the realisation of India of Gandhiji's dreams, she said.
A century ago, Gandhiji inspired millions with his call of 'Swadeshi' and his stress on self-reliance, Murmu said.
"The making of an Atmanirbhar Bharat, which is under way, is thus inspired by the vision of the Mahatma and is intended as a true tribute to him. The India of his dreams is a clean India, a healthy India. The initiatives taken in this regard have been bearing fruits now," Murmu said.
As we enter the 'Amrit Kaal', the period before the centenary of Independence, it is heartening to note that the young generation too has been taking inspiration from Gandhiji's works, the president said.
When the world is going to face more and more complex challenges, his life continues to serve as a lighthouse, helping us negotiate the path amid turbulent waters, Murmu added.
Gandhiji showed to all humanity its true potential, and proved the power of compassion, she said.
"Let us again take the pledge to walk on his path, the path of truth and non-violence, to promote mutual goodwill and to work towards the progress of the nation and the world," President Murmu said. PTI
Having taken over as the Greater Noida CEO, IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari held the first meeting with additional CEOs and senior officials of the Authority on Friday morning.
The CEO gave directions for the implementation of the Greater Noida Phase 2 and asked for the master plan to be prepared as soon as possible. Instructions were also given for the cancellation of land allotments in case of allottees with outstanding dues, as well as the completion of public health schemes and development projects on time. Read more.
The first Durga Puja in the capital with the shadow of the Coronavirus pandemic hopefully behind us, Delhi is raring for a grand five-day celebration with pandals, Ramlila processions and Khichuri bhog. The Indian Express explores pandals around the city to give you a taste of what to expect and where to go. Read more.
Altaf Shah, the son-in-law of separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani, has moved an interim bail application before an NIA court in Delhi seeking his transfer to Apollo hospital on humanitarian grounds.
Shah has been in NIA custody in connection with its probe into the funding of terror and subversive activities in the Kashmir Valley since July 24, 2017.
The application was moved before Special Judge Shailender Malik, who directed the NIA to produce relevant medical records on October 6. Read more.
Dr B R A Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital (DBRAIRCH) at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi Friday announced a revised timing of OPD registrations for patients to avail outpatient services.
The OPD registrations will be done from 8 am to 1pm on all working days.
Earlier, the patients had to register for OPD appointments between 8am and 11.30am. Read more.
The Delhi High Court on Saturday dismissed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain’s plea challenging the order of a Delhi court allowing the transfer of hearing in the money laundering case against him from one judge to another.
On September 23, Principal District and Sessions Judge (Rouse Avenue Courts) Vinay Kumar Gupta had allowed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) transfer petition in the case against Jain. The case was transferred from the court of Special Judge Geetanjli Goel to that of Special Judge Vikas Dhull. Read more.
Vehicle owners will not be provided fuel at petrol pumps in Delhi without showing valid pollution under control certificate from October 25, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Saturday.
The decision was taken at a meeting of officials from environment, transport and traffic departments on September 29 during which modalities and implementation of the plan were discussed, he said.
"Vehicular emission is one of the key contributors to rising pollution in Delhi. It is imperative to reduce it so it has been decided that from October 25 petrol, diesel will not be provided at petrol pumps without PUC certificate of the vehicle," Rai said in a press conference here.
He said that a notification in this regard will also be issued soon and the modalities of the plan will become clear in a week's time.
According to the Delhi Transport Department, over 17 lakh vehicles, including 13 lakh two-wheelers and three lakh cars, were plying without valid PUC certificates till July 2022.
If caught without a valid PUC certificate, vehicle owners may face imprisonment up to six months or fine up to Rs 10,000 or both as per the Motor Vehicles Act.
The minister said that all government departments have also been advised to get PUC certificates of their vehicles checked.
"On March 3, 2022, we issued a public notice inviting suggestions on the implementation of the move 'No PUC, No fuel'.
"On May 2, suggestions were received and many people were in favour of the implementation of this move. So, the government is preparing to implement it from October 25," Rai told reporters.
He also said that the Delhi government will launch its 24x7 war room on October 3 to combat pollution and ensure effective and serious implementation of the amended Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) — a set of anti-air pollution measures followed in the national capital and its vicinity according to the severity of the situation.
Under the revised GRAP, curbs can be imposed on polluting activities for up to three days in advance based on forecasts.
Earlier, the authorities would implement the measures only after the concentration of PM2.5 and PM10 touched a particular threshold.
This time, restrictions will be based on Air Quality Index (AQI) values rather than PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations.
Rai said an anti-dust campaign will also be launched in Delhi from October 6 and surprise inspections will be conducted at construction sites to check dust pollution.
He said construction sites bigger than 5,000 sqm will have to deploy one anti-smog gun, those bigger than 10,000 sqm should have two such guns and sites bigger than 20,000 sqm will have to engage four anti-smog guns to combat dust pollution.
"If these measures are not followed by companies at construction sites, then strict action will be taken against them under the anti-dust campaign," Rai said. PTI
The Ghaziabad police arrested a man Friday for allegedly killing his wife and daughter with a shovel over a domestic dispute. The accused was identified as Sanjay (42), a resident of Nandgram. The police said he was caught while trying to escape Ghaziabad on a bus.
The police said they received information that two bodies were found in a house in Nandgram around 12.30 pm Friday. When they reached the spot, they identified the deceased as Rekha (36) and Tashu (15). Senior officers in the area examined the scene and the bodies were sent for post-mortem. Read More
The Delhi high court on Saturday dismissed Satyendra Jain’s plea challenging the trial court’s order transferring the hearing of the alleged money laundering case from one judge to another.