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New Delhi: Rashtrapati Bhavan’s famed Amrit Udyan will be open to the public from February 3 to March 31, 2026. Visitors can explore the garden from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily, except on Tuesdays, when the garden will remain closed for maintenance and cleaning. An official statement from the Rashtrapati Bhavan clarified that the garden will also be closed on March 4 in observance of Holi. Entry and booking for Amrit Udyan are free of charge, and visitors can register through the Rashtrapati Bhavan website. Entry and exit will be through Gate No. 35 of the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. To facilitate visitor access, a shuttle bus service will operate every 30 minutes from Central Secretariat Metro Station to Gate No. 35 between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM. The buses will display banners reading “...

The Shalimar Bagh murder case of Rachna Yadav has been solved, with police arresting three accused, including the main conspirator, from Bihar and Haryana. Bharat Yadav, the mastermind behind the killing, had previously murdered Rachna’s husband. Arrests Made Across States A joint police team successfully apprehended the suspects: 33-year-old Bharat Yadav from Bhalswa village, 22-year-old Nikhil from Panipat, Haryana, and 23-year-old Sumit. Bharat Yadav, identified as the main conspirator, orchestrated the murder, and the vehicle and bike used during the crime were recovered from the accused. Fugitive with Reward on Head Bharat Yadav had been declared a fugitive by the court in connection with the earlier murder of Bijendra Yadav, with a ₹20,000 reward announced for his capture...

The area surrounding Mundka Metro Station on Rohtak Road has fallen into disrepair, creating a hazardous environment for commuters due to open drains, potholes, and waterlogging. Civic neglect has turned the approach to the station into a risky zone, making daily travel a challenge for residents and metro users alike. Both Entry Gates in Poor Condition While the station itself is functional, the surroundings tell a different story. Both entry gates are flanked by open drains, large potholes on service lanes, exposed manholes, and slippery mud patches. At Gate No. 2, which is equipped with escalators and stairs for senior citizens and differently-abled passengers, commuters must first navigate a four-foot open manhole filled with water before accessing the lift. Traversing this area s...

The Department of General Surgery at AIIMS has made history by performing over 1,000 successful robotic-assisted surgeries in just 13 months, offering patients reduced pain, faster recovery, and shorter hospital stays. The journey began on 5th November 2024, when AIIMS conducted its first robotic-assisted surgery. Initially, only one faculty member was trained in robotic surgery. Over the past 13 months, the institute has scaled up operations, and now all 25 faculty members are performing surgeries with robotic assistance. Unlike private hospitals, where such procedures can cost lakhs of rupees, AIIMS provides robotic surgeries free of charge. 1,000 Surgeries in Just Over a Year Dr. Sunil Chumber, Head of the Department of General Surgery at AIIMS, said that this is the first dedi...

New Delhi: The Delhi Police have registered a case against an Associate Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act following allegations of caste-based verbal abuse and assault. The university has dismissed the assault claims, while police have rejected social media claims of forced religious conversion. According to police, the complaint was filed by Ramphool Meena, a Graduate Education Officer in the university’s Polytechnic Department. Meena alleged that on 13 January, Associate Professor Riazuddin of the Civil Engineering Department used abusive language and behaved violently toward him at his desk. Police stated that the case was registered at Jamia Nagar police station under Section 3(I)(r) of the SC/ST Act 1...

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has stepped up preparations to adorn the city’s parks and green spaces with a vibrant mix of native and exotic flowers this spring. Special precautions are being taken to protect the flowers, particularly tulips, from animals and theft by planting them in protective nets. Tulips and Flowering Duration:Tulip theft has been a recurring issue in the capital. To address this, tulips will be grown in secure nets. Under favorable weather, tulip bulbs usually bloom for 10 to 20 days. According to DDA, the Horticulture Department has been instructed to ensure the city’s green spaces display a colorful spring bloom. Diverse Colors and Locations:Tulips of five to six different colors will be planted across Dwarka’s green spaces and various DDA p...

New Delhi: Delhi Assembly’s Leader of Opposition, Atishi, has accused Minister Kapil Mishra of spreading falsehoods and disrespecting religious leaders in the ongoing video controversy. She alleged that the BJP’s claims are politically motivated and that Mishra has a habit of lying. Speaking to the media for the first time in the Assembly regarding the matter, Atishi said Mishra edited videos, invoked religious figures, and used their names for political gains, showing blatant disrespect for Gurus. Pattern of Falsehoods:Atishi highlighted Mishra’s history of making false claims, for which he had previously apologized in court. She rejected BJP’s allegations that she insulted Sikh Gurus, calling them “baseless and malicious.” She said, “My family and I have unshakable faith in Shri...

New Delhi: The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DSCDRC) has clarified that consumers are obligated to pay for the services they use. Exceeding the credit limit does not constitute a “shortfall in service,” the commission stated. The clarification came while dismissing an appeal against a District Consumer Commission’s decision. The district panel had earlier rejected a complaint against Bharti Airtel. The Complaint:The complainant alleged that the telecom service provider demanded payment without providing detailed billing for over ₹1.4 lakh and simultaneously suspended mobile services. The complainant claimed this should be considered a deficiency in service. The bench, comprising Commission President Justice Sangeeta Dhingra Sehgal and Judicial Member Pinky, d...