Delhi's Rohini court on Monday reserved the order on bail plea of Ashutosh Bhardwaj, an accused in Kanjhawala hit and drag case. While opposing the bail plea, Delhi police argued that the case is a serious one and they are in the process of invoking Section 302 (murder) in this case. Stay with TOI for all updates:Read Less
2 killed in clash between 2 groups in Rajasthan's Dausa
Two people, including a woman, were killed and four others sustained injuries during a clash between two groups in Dausa district of Rajasthan on Monday, police said. Superintendent of Police, Dausa, Sanjeev Nain said members of two families in Peeloda village clashed with each other over an old dispute involving a road accident.
Unnao rape case: Delhi HC grants interim bail to Kuldeep Sengar to attend daughter's wedding
The Delhi High Court on Monday granted interim bail to expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is serving life term for raping a minor girl in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao in 2017, to enable him to attend the wedding of his daughter. A bench of Justices Mukta Gupta and Poonam A Bamba suspended the sentence from January 27 to February 10 and asked Sengar to furnish two sureties of Rs 1 lakh each and report to the SHO concerned on a daily basis during this period.
Delhi's Rohini court on Monday reserved the order on bail plea of Ashutosh Bhardwaj, an accused in Kanjhawala hit and drag case. While opposing the bail plea, Delhi police argued that the case is a serious one and they are in the process of invoking Section 302 (murder) in this case.
Traffic movement in and around the central Delhi has been allowed as the BJP meeting begins after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow: TV report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at NDMC Convention Center in Delhi for BJP National Executive Meeting
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According to the traffic advisory Ashoka Road (Windsor Place to Jai Singh Road GPO Both Carriageways), Sansad Marg, Tolstoy Road (Janpath to Sansad Marg), Rafi Marg (Rail Bhawan to Sansad Marg), Jantar Mantar Road, Imtiaz Khan Marg and Bangla Sahib Lane will remain closed on January 16 from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. Delhi Police further informed that Baba Kharak Singh Road, Outer Circle Connaught Place, Park Street/Shankar Road, Minto Road, Mandir Marg, Barakhamba Road, Panchkuain Road, Raisina Road, Tolstoy Road, Janpath, Firozeshah Road, Rafi Marg, Rani Jhansi Road, DBG Road, Chelmsford Road, Bhai Veer Singh Marg, DDU Marg, Ranjit Singh flyover, Talkatora Road and Pandit Pant Marg are expected to experience a heavy volume of traffic during the roadshow.
Traffic will be diverted at Gol Dak Khana, Gurdwara Rakab Ganj, Windsor, Rail Bhawan, Outer CC-Sansad Marg Junction, Raisina Road-Jantar Mantar Road Junction, Janpath-Tolstoy Road Junction and Tolstoy road KG Marg junctions. Delhi Police has advised people to avoid the above-mentioned roads, stretches and areas the roadshow will cover.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP roadshow from Patel Chowk roundabout on Sansad Marg to Jai Singh Road Junction is expected to draw a large crowd.
Artists beat drums in Patel Chowk area of Delhi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's roadshow.
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L-G approves January 24 as date for Delhi mayoral polls
Following the face-off between the BJP and AAP, the Delhi lieutenant governor (L-G) on Monday approved January 24 as the date for the city's mayoral polls.
'Delhi LG not our headmaster': Arvind Kejriwal marches towards VK Saxena's office
To protest against alleged interference of Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena in the functioning of the city government, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs on Monday marched to the former's office. The march, led by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia, started after the Delhi assembly was adjourned for the day. READ MORE
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, deputy CM Manish Sisodia along with party MLAs marching towards LG VK Saxena's house from assembly.
Lt Governor is not our headmaster to check our homework. He has to say yes or no to our proposals.
Delhi government's works being deliberately impeded for political reasons: Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Lt governor VK Saxena approves the convening of the meeting of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on January 24 for the oath of affirmation, the election of mayor, deputy mayor and six members to the Standing Committee. (ANI)
We will raise the voice of two crore people of Delhi who have had enough of the incompetence of the AAP government. CM Arvind Kejriwal can no longer shrug responsibility and run off to another state when people of Delhi are choking.
LG has also advised for examining and identifying similar training programmes in the Institutions of Excellence, within the country, so as to ensure optimal utilization of resources, fiscal prudence and administrative effectiveness: Sources
It is reiterated that the Delhi LG has not rejected the proposal of training program for primary-in-charges in Finland. Any statement, on the contrary, is deliberately misleading and mischievously motivated, reports ANI quoting sources.
Lieutenant governor cannot take independent decisions but he is doing that.
BJP MLAs carry oxygen cylinders, gas masks during Delhi assembly session
The fourth part of the Delhi assembly session began on Monday at 11am. To highlight the issue of air pollution in the national capital, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA's turned up to participate in the session carrying oxygen cylinders and wearing oxygen masks. READ MORE
The House was first adjourned for 10 minutes following a war of words between AAP and BJP members over alleged interference of Delhi LG in the working of Delhi government.
Delhi BJP MLAs protest with oxygen gas cylinders on the first day of winter season of Delhi assembly.
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Delhi assembly adjourned after ruckus by MLAs
Delhi assembly adjourned for 10 minutes, soon after it began, after sloganeering by BJP & AAP MLAs against each other in the house
Fire breaks out at building in Delhi's Shakarpur
An unidentified person killed a 24-year-old woman, Aarti with a sword in Nangala village of Virajpet taluk in Kodagu district. Virajpet police is investigating the matter. (ANI)
Fire breaks out on the fifth floor of a building in Shakarpur area. Six fire tenders present at the spot. (ANI)
Bull tamers try to tame ferocious bulls at the jallikattu arena in Palamedu.
A bull tamer got injured in the Jallikattu event in Palamedu. He is being given medical treatment at Palamedu primary health centre. (ANI)
Jallikattu event flagged off by Tamil Nadu minister P Moorthy in Palamedu in Madurai.
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Two killed due to knife injuries during cockfights in Andhra Pradesh
Two people were killed following injuries during cockfights amid Makar Sankranti celebrations in Kakinada and East Godavari districts. READ MORE
Traffic on the following roads and stretches will be affected as BJP is organising a roadshow today from 3pm onwards: Delhi traffic police
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As per IMD, Delhi will witness a minimum temperature of 4.7°C today.
People light up bonfires to find respite from the prevailing cold wave conditions in Delhi.
Train operations hit
Cold wave conditions continued to prevail in the national capital on Monday affecting train operations. The Indian Railways informed on Monday that as many as 13 trains are running late in the Northern Railway region due to fog.
IMD forecast
According to IMD, cold wave to severe cold wave are very likely to hold their sway over parts of North India including the national capital till Wednesday. As per the India Meteorological Department, the mercury will continue to settle at 3 degree Celcius, today in Delhi-NCR. On January 18, the temperature will record 4 degree Celcius, failing to give even marginal respite to Delhiites from the cold wave conditions, the Met office said.
Cold wave returns in Delhi, chill likely to intensify for 2-3 days, warns IMD
Cold wave conditions returned to some parts of the capital on Sunday after a respite of five days, with a sharp drop in the minimum temperatures across Delhi-NCR and chilly northwesterly winds gusting through the day, which was clear and sunny. READ MORE