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The Electric Revolution: Delhi’s Drive Towards a Greener Future with 400 New E-buses
In an era where environmental consciousness is a growing concern, India’s capital city, Delhi, is making significant strides toward a more sustainable future. The city recently announced its induction of 400 additional electric buses, cementing its position as the Indian city with the highest number of such eco-friendly vehicles. #WATCH | Delhi: On induction of 400 E-buses, Delhi CM Arvind…
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Gold Smuggling Racket Unearthed at IGI Airport: Indian National Arrested
Authorities at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi made a substantial seizure of gold originating from abroad. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, customs officials apprehended an Indian passenger who had travelled from Mumbai, carrying a colossal 1008 grams of foreign-origin gold. The gold, estimated to be worth a staggering INR 53.02 Lakhs, was cleverly concealed by the passenger, intending…
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Delhi airport customs foil gold smuggling bid, seize INR 1.01 crore haul
In a notable episode of vigilance and enforcement at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, customs officials made a significant seizure of smuggled goods. This incidence involved an Indian national who had attempted to smuggle in approximately 1922 grams of gold, ingeniously concealed within paste form, likely in an effort to avoid detection. On the basis of…
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Delhi traffic police issues video guide for G20 Summit amid city restrictions
A video providing guidance on navigating Delhi during the forthcoming G20 Summit was released by the Delhi Traffic Police yesterday. The directive, shared on a popular social media platform, was aimed at those who might need to reach Indira Gandhi International Airport between September 8 and 10, 2023, during the Summit. In wake of #G20 Summit, Delhi Police would restrict…
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Uzbekistan national nabbed in ₹2.52 crore currency bust at Delhi airport
In a joint operation that underscores the relentless vigilance of India’s defence mechanisms, officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Delhi, have successfully intercepted and detained a foreign national attempting a significant smuggling operation. Customs@IGIA in coordination with CISF have seized foreign currency USD 3,07,500 valued at INR2.52 Crores being smuggled by one Uzbekistan national. The said Pax was arrested…
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Kerala’s Onam festival sees record liquor sales, earning Rs 665 crore
The state of Kerala in India set a new record for liquor sales during the Onam festival, garnering ₹665 crore (US$90.3 million) in the first nine days, marking a ₹41-crore (US$5.6 million) increase from the previous year. This information was shared by Kerala State Beverages Corporation (Bevco), which reported selling liquor bottles worth ₹116 crore (US$15.8 million), a slight increase…
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Shivling fountains at Dhaula Kuan spark political storm ahead of G20 summit
The installation of Shivling-shaped fountains at Dhaula Kuan in the national capital, part of the beautification drive for the upcoming G20, has sparked a political storm. BJP leaders have levelled accusations of disrespect against Delhi minister Atishi, claiming the religious symbol was being used as a mere decorative element. Charu Pragya, a media panelist for the BJP, took to Twitter…
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Stalker fatally shoots teenage girl in Punjab, police initiate manhunt
A teenage girl, just 15 years old, tragically lost her life in Punjab’s Amritsar district on Tuesday, when she was fatally shot by an individual who had been relentlessly stalking her, as per the local police. Currently, the accused is on the run. The police report indicates that the harrowing incident unfolded around 5pm, within the confines of the young…
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Delhi uses langur mimicry and cut-outs to deter monkeys for G20 summit
New Delhi, the capital city of India, is employing a unique strategy to deter the city’s large monkey population from disrupting the upcoming G20 summit. The local administration has installed life-sized cut-outs of grey langur monkeys throughout the city, especially in areas with significant monkey presence. In addition, individuals proficient in imitating langur sounds are set to be stationed at…
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Delhi residents lifespan could increase by 12 years with WHO-compliant air quality
A recent analysis by the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) reveals that Delhi citizens could potentially extend their lifespan by nearly 12 years if the city’s particulate pollution complied with the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s annual limit of five micrograms per cubic metre. The study, released yesterday, indicates that the entire population of India, numbering approximately…
