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Topic: New Delhi

Capital bets on expanding fleet of e-buses, solar energy to curb pollution, says Kailash Gahlot

Delhi, world's most polluted capital, wants a 27-fold increase in the number of e-buses plying in the city by the end of 2025 to cut down on carbon emissions.

Republic Day 2023: Security beefed up in Delhi ahead of parade

Around 6,000 security personnel have been deployed for the parade, which includes the paramilitary forces, and NSG apart from Delhi Police.

Rahul’s security breached in Delhi, ensure his safety for rest of Yatra, Congress tells Centre

Congress also pointed out that the Intelligence Bureau was interrogating Yatra participants, with the aim to discourage public interest in the party's countrywide outreach march.

Man chopped girlfriend into 35 pieces, dumped body parts over months, say Delhi cops after arrest

The police said the alleged killer was angry at his live-in girlfriend for pestering him for marriage.

After spike in pollution, panel orders stronger curbs in Delhi as AAP, BJP engage in blame game

CAQM summoned Punjab officials Friday to 'remind them' of commitment to curb farm fires. The panel noted that slower wind speed also contributes to rising air pollution levels.

India to feature in MotoGP’s 2023 season with race at Buddh International Circuit

The 5.14-km Buddh International Circuit, on the outskirts of New Delhi, held Formula One races between 2011-13 before it was dropped from the calendar.

Final year MBBS student at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital found hanging in hostel room

The student was taken to the emergency department of the hospital where she was declared dead on arrival. A handwritten suicide note was found in the diary of the deceased.

‘It’s good for selfies’ — 20-yr-old woman told mom before fatal fall from MPs’ building in Delhi

Ayushi Kumar fell to death from terrace of building that serves as MPs' quarters on 20 August. Parents say she visited the terrace multiple times in the past.

After 3 missed deadlines, Central Vista Avenue ‘finally ready’ & awaiting inauguration

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs officials say 'care has been taken to ensure the area retains its essential character'. Inauguration date yet to be finalised.

‘Favours to liquor vendors’, ‘kickbacks’ — CBI raids Delhi Deputy CM’s home in excise policy probe

The CBI raided 21 locations Friday in connection with its probe into Delhi’s excise policy, allegations of 'misconduct'. Manish Sisodia tweeted, 'CBI is welcome, won't find anything'.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.