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Selfie points showcasing govt initiatives installed in Delhi

Ahead of the 77th Independence Day celebrations on August 15th, the government has already set sights on realising the development goals for the ‘Amrit Kaal’, which started with the completion of 75 years of freedom last year. As part of the Independence Day celebrations, selfie points have come up across the national capital highlighting different schemes and initiatives of the central government.

MCD to remove ‘mini garbage mountains’ under cleanliness campaign New Delhi

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has said that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will work towards removing “mini garbage mountains” and beautifying those areas, reports said. The MCD has started a cleanliness campaign to clean all the 250 wards of the city, she told a press conference.

Two teens killed in Kaushambi as bike rams into water tanker 

Two teenagers were killed here on Sunday when the motorbike they were riding rammed into a stationary water tanker, reports said. The duo — Suraj (15) and Shivcharan (16) — died on the spot.

Rajasthan CM Gehlot approves Rs 11.73 crore for setting up cybercrime investigation centre

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved a financial proposal of Rs 11.73 crore for setting up a cybercrime investigation centre at the Rajasthan Police Academy. Police officers will be trained to tackle growing cybercrimes.

Five held for duping people for providing them with higher education degrees

Five people, including two women, have been arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of providing them with higher education or degrees. The three male accused have been identified as Ashish (22), Ashfa Ahmad (24) and Danish Khan (30), all residents of Delhi, reports said.

Fire breaks out at chemical factory in North Delhi

A fire broke out at a chemical factory on Sunday in north Delhi’s Alipur area, reports said. Information regarding the blaze was received at around 3.10 pm, following which 20 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and no injuries have been reported so far, PTI reported.

Entry of heavy vehicles to be restricted at Delhi borders from Aug 14

The entry of commercial and heavy vehicles will be restricted from Noida and Ghaziabad towards Delhi starting from Monday night till August 15. These vehicles will be regulated and diverted towards the alternate routes.

HC stays IT reassessment proceedings against NGO Oxfam

The Delhi High Court has stayed the income tax reassessment proceedings against NGO Oxfam India. The court issued a notice to the Income Tax (I-T) Department and sought its response to a petition filed by the NGO, challenging the notices and order issued against it.

IAF airlifts over 68,000 soldiers to eastern Ladakh following Galwan Valley clashes

Over 68,000 Army soldiers, around 90 tanks and other weapon systems were airlifted by the Indian Air Force to eastern Ladakh from across the country for rapid deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after the deadly clashes in the Galwan Valley, PTI reported.

Newborn delivered by roadside near Raj Bhavan in Lucknow, dies 

A newborn died after being delivered by the roadside near the Raj Bhavan. Confirming the incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak, who also holds the Health portfolio told PTI, “I have taken cognizance of the incident and I am going to the spot.” According to reports, the newborn was taken to a hospital where he died.

Security tightened across Jammu

Security has been beefed up across Jammu, especially along the borders with Pakistan, to thwart any attempt to disrupt peace in the region ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Massive ‘tiranga’ rallies are being held in the region.

Deloitte resigns as auditor of Adani firm

Deloitte has resigned as auditor of the Adani group’s port company, with the firm run by billionaire Gautam Adani saying the auditor wanted a wider remit over other firms in the conglomerate following the report of a US short seller. The resignation comes weeks after Deloitte raised concern over certain transactions flagged in the report of Hindenburg Research.

Bakshi Stadium to host Independence Day function in Kashmir after five years

A refurbished Bakshi Stadium here will host the main Independence Day function of Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of five years as the civil administration appealed to people take part in the celebrations on Tuesday

Security heightened in Manipur ahead of I-Day celebrations

Security arrangements have been beefed up in Manipur after some Imphal valley-based banned organisations called for a strike on Independence Day. Security forces also conducted search operations in vulnerable areas of five districts and recovered arms and ammunition.

Police arrests two more in Jadavpur University student death case

Two students of Jadavpur University have been arrested for their alleged involvement in ragging an 18-year-old undergraduate student who died after falling from the balcony of a hostel, reports said. Three people have been arrested in the case so far.

Vehicular movement suspended near Red Fort

Vehicular movement has been suspended near Red Fort in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. With only two days left for Independence Day, preparations for the occasion have been intensified as full dress rehearsals of different armed forces are underway at Red Fort here in the national capital.

NH 205 blocked near Bilaspur due to landslide

National Highway 205 (NH 205) has been blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslide, ANI reported. It was also reported that two trucks and one light motor vehicle were damaged in the landslide.

Security deployment increases in Palwal, Haryana ahead of Mahapanchayat in Pondri village

Security deployment has been tightened and increased in Palwal, Haryana ahead of Mahapanchayat today in Pondri village.

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi flags off ‘Tiranga Rally’ in Delhi

Union Minister Meenakashi Lekhi has flagged off the ‘Tiranga Rally’ in the national capital stating that Independence Day is around the corner and people are full of energy and enthusiasm about the celebration.

Full dress rehearsals for Independence Day celebrations underway at Red Fort 

Preparations for Independence Day have intensified as full dress rehearsals of different armed forces are underway at Red Fort in New Delhi when two days are left for the big day.

Security tightens in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, Delhi Police have beefed up security arrangements in the national capital. Delhi Police has put up stringent security arrangements and intensified patrolling and checking of vehicles.

7 members of a family die in collision between car, bus 

Seven people from one family died on the spot and two were seriously injured including a child in a horrific bus and car collision in Banthadi Village, Rajasthan. The car was coming from Sikar when on a turn, it collided with a bus at Titri Chauraha of Banthadi village.