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Heatwave or rain, good Samaritans of Delhi spread smiles for street workers

The recent rain brought some respite from the heatwave. But those working on the streets are still braving the weather. Here's how Delhiites are extending help.

From distributing buttermilk and gamochas to street workers, to feeding stray animals, Delhiites are stepping out to do their bit, come rain or shine.(Photo: HT (For representational purposes))

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Published on Jun 22, 2024 05:40 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

T20 World Cup 2024: Delhi folks are game for the India vs Pakistan match

Be it heading to ICC fan park in the blue jersey or hosting screenings, here's how cricket lovers in Delhi will watch the T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan match.

Cricket fans across the city are heading to the official ICC Fan Park or hosting screenings to watch the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match.(Sunil Ghosh /HT( For representational purposes only))

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Published on Jun 08, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

₹2,000 challan for water wastage: Are Delhiites welcoming Jal Board's decision?

Delhiites are reacting to Delhi Jal Board's decision to impose ₹2,000 challan on those found wasting water by washing vehicles. Is it a fine move? Read on

Residents have been asked to be mindful of their water usage, especially when several areas in the Capital face acute shortage.(Photo: Sanchit Khanna/HT (For representational purposes only))

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Published on May 30, 2024 10:00 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Heat in the city: Fire calls have doubled in Delhi. Here’s how you can keep safe

As Delhi reports double the number of fires in May 2024 compared to May 2023, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and electricians issue warnings and safety measures.

As per data from Delhi Fire Services, fire calls have doubled up in May as compared to last year. (Photo: Gokul VS/HT (Photo for representational purposes only))

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Published on May 25, 2024 09:02 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Delhi's first-time voters are all set to get inked!

Delhiites will cast vote in Lok Sabha Elections' sixth phase on May 25. And here are some young debutants in democracy who are excited to click #VoteWaliSelfie.

These first-time voters from Delhi are all set to race to the polling booths, to exercise their right, on May 25.(Photo: Manoj Verma/HT)

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Updated on May 25, 2024 12:14 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Man beaten to death during cricket match in Delhi: Cops

A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death on Saturday after he tried to intervene in a fight between his brother and other players during a cricket match.

Vishal Kumar succumbed to internal injuries, police said, adding that a murder case has been lodged and teams have been formed to nab the accused.(Representational image)

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Updated on May 12, 2024 04:21 AM IST

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Rappers in DU amass first-time voters with songs ahead of Delhi Lok Sabha polls

Young rappers at Delhi University are using beats, rhythms, and reels to encourage students to ink their mark on May 25, voting day in the Capital.

(L-R) Pratyush Ojha, Shubhangi Semwal and Shashank Mishra are the young rappers from Delhi University who are rallying their peers to vote in Delhi Lok Sabha polls.

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Updated on May 11, 2024 08:40 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Delhi's 10-yr-old Jaspreet on receiving help: I'm emotional seeing the love

Viral video of Delhiite Jaspreet Singh, 10, selling rolls after his father's demise, has received attention of Arjun Kapoor, Anand Mahindra and Sonu Sood.

Jaspreet Singh, who runs a food cart in west Delhi's Tilak Nagar, has received an outpouring of love and support from Bollywood actors and businessmen after an influencer uploaded his reel on social media.(Photo: Harsh Vardhan/HT)

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Published on May 09, 2024 07:36 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Bomb scare in Delhi-NCR schools: Waking nightmare for parents!

Parents in Delhi-NCR share the ordeal they had to undergo to bring their children home safely after several schools received bomb threats on Wednesday morning.

Reportedly, around 100 schools in the city received bomb threats on May 1, which left parents stressed about the safety of their children.(Photo: PTI)

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Published on May 01, 2024 06:27 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Noida water park incident: 24 year old Delhiite dies after riding a slide

Delhiite Dhananjay Maheshwari went to the water park at TGIP mall in Noida on April 7. After riding a slide, he felt uneasy and was taken to the hospital.

Delhi-based Dhananjay Maheshwari (right) had complained of breathlessness after riding a specific slide at the water park inside TGIP mall in Noida.(Photo: Facebook)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2024 12:49 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Delhi: Teen boy’s intestines ruptured after classmate brutalises him with stick

14-year-old boy brutally assaulted by classmates with a wooden stick in Delhi school premises. Main accused apprehended, sparking protests.

The Delhi police filed an FIR in the case on April 2. (ANI)

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Updated on Apr 07, 2024 05:14 AM IST

ByHemani Bhandari, New Delhi

Stabbing shocker: DU students, colleges call for mandatory self-defence training

In Mukherjee Nagar near North Campus, a young woman was recently stabbed. The viral video is causing ripples on campus as students demand self-defence training.

A moment from the self-defence workshop that was held at Maulana Azad Medical College; (inset) A still from the CCTV footage of the attack.

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Published on Mar 28, 2024 06:35 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Fed up with college fests in Delhi, neighbouring residents share their woes

The residents of neighbouring areas of off-campus colleges share how their lives are getting disrupted due to the commotion of fest season and star nights.

The sea of students turning up at college fests is creating a nuisance, which is now spilling over to the neighbouring residential areas.(Photo: Raajessh Kashyap/HT (For representational purpose only))

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Published on Mar 25, 2024 02:04 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Have you found a ₹500 note in Delhi yet? Meet the mastermind behind it

Reels on Instgram asking Delhiites to find a ₹500 note hidden at random spots across the city, are going viral on social media. Here's the story from BTS.

The anonymous gamer goes about hiding <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 notes in a DDA park at Paschim Vihar.

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Published on Mar 25, 2024 01:48 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Dog lovers, lawyers weigh in on Delhi HC’s ‘feeding dogs makes them territorial’

The Delhi High Court’s statement on feeding stray dogs has left residents divided. Animal rights activists and lawyers weigh in on this statement.

After Delhi HC's remark that feeding dogs is making them territorial, animal rights activists and feeders and lawyers weigh in on the statement.(Photo: Sonu Mehta/HT (For representational purposes only)))

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Published on Mar 12, 2024 11:08 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Fest fervour strikes Delhi University: Frantic precautions in order at colleges!

DU students are ushering in the fest season but with a few tweaks. Tighter security, restricted entry, and daytime celeb performances are a few among this list.

JDMC students recently enjoyed a rock show during the afternoon hours at their fest, Symphony ’24. (Photo: Shantanu Bhattacharya/HT)

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Updated on Feb 09, 2024 05:48 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

In spirit of Ram naam: Delhiites colour the city orange!

With Jai Shri Ram on all lips and saffron flags in the air, Delhi is leaving no stone unturned for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

A life-size sculpture of Lord Ram has been installed at Janpath, and has become the new worship and selfie spot.(Photo: Sanchit Khanna/ HT)

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Updated on Jan 20, 2024 07:01 PM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

Toddler in Delhi attacked by pit bull; receives 3 fractures, multiple stitches

The incident was caught on CCTV, showing around seven to eight people struggling to rescue the girl from the pit bull.

CCTV footage of the incident. Pit bull attacks the toddler.

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Published on Jan 20, 2024 06:39 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi-NCR: Celebrate new year, but with 10 restrictions or face police fines

Delhi police issued traffic advisory, deployed personnel at key locations. Gautam Buddha Nagar Police issued prohibitory orders.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2023 06:29 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

MCD orders desealing of shops sealed in 2017 in Delhi

The decision was taken at a special meeting of the MCD House that was marred by slogan shouting by Opposition BJP councillors

BJP councillors shout slogans during the MCD special house meeting on Saturday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2023 05:18 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi HC issues notice to ED in plea filed by actor Jacqueline Fernandez

The court also posted the case for the next hearing on January 29.

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez. (File Photo)

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Published on Dec 21, 2023 01:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Lights out, music in: Juggy D, Jay Sean plug in musical chord in Delhi

Recently, Juggy D and Jay Sean, treated Delhiites with an electrifying set, unleashing a wave of memories as they belted out their chart-topping hits

Juggy D and Jay Sean performed in Delhi as part of Zomaland event

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Published on Dec 18, 2023 12:35 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Lifestyle charged customer ₹7 for paper bag, now asked to pay ₹3,000: Report

Fashion brand Lifestyle charged a man ₹7 for a paper bag without his knowledge, but ended up paying ₹3,000 in damages, as ordered by court.

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Published on Dec 16, 2023 07:13 PM IST

ByVaishnawi Sinha

DCW chief Swati Maliwal holds ‘surprise night inspection’. What happened next

Swati Maliwal said the commission held a surprise inspection at several other locations and found many spots engulfed in darkness.

DCW Swati Maliwal at a bus stop in Delhi.(X)

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Published on Dec 16, 2023 12:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

CEC clears proposal to build roads in southern ridge near Delhi’s Chhattarpur

DDA will need a clearance under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, if the area is a notified forest, despite CEC approval.

The roads that will connect Chhattarpur’s Gaushala Road to the South Asian University (SAU) road (1.07km) and further, the university to the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) in Maidangarhi (1.65 km), will pass through 8.7 hectares of forest and non-forest land and involve felling or transplantation of 1,051 trees. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2023 01:41 AM IST

ByJasjeev Gandhiok

Whole week of ‘very poor’ air for Delhi; low temperature plays significant role

Met officials said that the worsening air quality was aided by low temperatures and calm winds at night.

Wednesday was also the seventh consecutive day when the city’s AQI remained in the “very poor” zone. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

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Updated on Dec 14, 2023 08:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

At least three died in 15 accidents daily in 2022: Delhi Police’s report

The report projected a grim view of road safety as the number of fatal accidents also increased from 1,239 in 2021 to 1,428 in 2022.

Meanwhile, Delhi Police claimed in a statement that the city recorded 1,300 fatalities between January 1 and November 30 in 2023, which shows a decline of over 3% compared to 1,342 during the corresponding period last year. (HT Archive)

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Updated on Dec 13, 2023 03:44 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi NCR DTC bus ticket booking via WhatsApp soon: Check steps, details here

Soon, commuters will be able to book bus tickets in Delhi and NCR regions through WhatsApp, similar to the booking of Delhi Metro tokens.

Passengers will soon be able to book DTC bus tickets through WhatsApp (HT Photo)

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Published on Dec 12, 2023 11:32 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Delhi’s govt schools at par with the best: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal was speaking at the inauguration of an auditorium at Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence in Civil Lines

New Delhi,India-December 11,2023: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated newly constructed auditorium equipped with modern facilities at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence , in New Delhi at AICC, India on December 11, 2023.(HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2023 01:03 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Delhi High Court pulls up agencies over untidy public toilets in Delhi

Recommending authorities to appoint an officer to monitor the urinals, the court granted the civic authorities a “final opportunity” to file a status report.

New Delhi, India - Oct 11, 2015: A SERIES ON DELHI MARKETS - Toilet Public Convenience near Greater Kailash-1 M block Market in New Delhi, India, on Sunday ,October 11, 2015. (Photo by S.Burmaula/ Hindustan Times)==============*Greater Kailash I M block Market (Vibha)—one full page package: Need top view of the market. Increasing rush during festive season. Hawkers encroaching verandah add to mess. Limited parking space is not enough to cater the requirement, people park cars on roads and this lead to traffic jam on main road. Arrangements made by local police and market association to deal with problems ( including CCTV, check post etc.).Also need photo of point close to Prince Paan Bandaar where bomb blast took place few years ago. Vox pop: Rajendra Sharda, market association member, 9811011404 *Photos to be done on Saturday or Sunday during rush hours

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Updated on Dec 12, 2023 12:53 AM IST

ByShruti Kakkar

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The recent rain brought some respite from the heatwave. But those working on the streets are still braving the weather. Here's how Delhiites are extending help.

Be it heading to ICC fan park in the blue jersey or hosting screenings, here's how cricket lovers in Delhi will watch the T20 World Cup India vs Pakistan match.

Delhiites are reacting to Delhi Jal Board's decision to impose ₹2,000 challan on those found wasting water by washing vehicles. Is it a fine move? Read on

As Delhi reports double the number of fires in May 2024 compared to May 2023, Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and electricians issue warnings and safety measures.

Delhiites will cast vote in Lok Sabha Elections' sixth phase on May 25. And here are some young debutants in democracy who are excited to click #VoteWaliSelfie.

A 21-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death on Saturday after he tried to intervene in a fight between his brother and other players during a cricket match.

Young rappers at Delhi University are using beats, rhythms, and reels to encourage students to ink their mark on May 25, voting day in the Capital.

Viral video of Delhiite Jaspreet Singh, 10, selling rolls after his father's demise, has received attention of Arjun Kapoor, Anand Mahindra and Sonu Sood.

Parents in Delhi-NCR share the ordeal they had to undergo to bring their children home safely after several schools received bomb threats on Wednesday morning.

Delhiite Dhananjay Maheshwari went to the water park at TGIP mall in Noida on April 7. After riding a slide, he felt uneasy and was taken to the hospital.

14-year-old boy brutally assaulted by classmates with a wooden stick in Delhi school premises. Main accused apprehended, sparking protests.

In Mukherjee Nagar near North Campus, a young woman was recently stabbed. The viral video is causing ripples on campus as students demand self-defence training.

The residents of neighbouring areas of off-campus colleges share how their lives are getting disrupted due to the commotion of fest season and star nights.

Reels on Instgram asking Delhiites to find a ₹500 note hidden at random spots across the city, are going viral on social media. Here's the story from BTS.

The Delhi High Court’s statement on feeding stray dogs has left residents divided. Animal rights activists and lawyers weigh in on this statement.

DU students are ushering in the fest season but with a few tweaks. Tighter security, restricted entry, and daytime celeb performances are a few among this list.

With Jai Shri Ram on all lips and saffron flags in the air, Delhi is leaving no stone unturned for the consecration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on January 22.

The incident was caught on CCTV, showing around seven to eight people struggling to rescue the girl from the pit bull.

Delhi police issued traffic advisory, deployed personnel at key locations. Gautam Buddha Nagar Police issued prohibitory orders.

The decision was taken at a special meeting of the MCD House that was marred by slogan shouting by Opposition BJP councillors

The court also posted the case for the next hearing on January 29.

Recently, Juggy D and Jay Sean, treated Delhiites with an electrifying set, unleashing a wave of memories as they belted out their chart-topping hits

Fashion brand Lifestyle charged a man ₹7 for a paper bag without his knowledge, but ended up paying ₹3,000 in damages, as ordered by court.

Swati Maliwal said the commission held a surprise inspection at several other locations and found many spots engulfed in darkness.

DDA will need a clearance under the Forest Conservation Act, 1980, if the area is a notified forest, despite CEC approval.

Met officials said that the worsening air quality was aided by low temperatures and calm winds at night.

The report projected a grim view of road safety as the number of fatal accidents also increased from 1,239 in 2021 to 1,428 in 2022.

Soon, commuters will be able to book bus tickets in Delhi and NCR regions through WhatsApp, similar to the booking of Delhi Metro tokens.

Kejriwal was speaking at the inauguration of an auditorium at Dr BR Ambedkar School of Specialized Excellence in Civil Lines

Recommending authorities to appoint an officer to monitor the urinals, the court granted the civic authorities a “final opportunity” to file a status report.

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