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New Delhi: Just a day before the CBSE board examinations, tensions escalated outside APJ School in Saket, where several parents staged a protest after the school allegedly withheld admit cards of three students. The demonstration continued until late evening, as anxious parents demanded the immediate release of the admit cards, calling the situation “mental harassment” for students appearing in crucial board exams. According to parents, the school refused to issue admit cards for two Class 10 students and one Class 12 student, allegedly due to pending fee-related disputes. Parents accused the school management of pressuring them to pay what they described as “arbitrary fees” and using admit cards as leverage. Parents Call It Harassment of Students Parents said the incident caused ...

New Delhi: Even before February ends, Delhi has begun witnessing an unusual rise in temperature, making residents feel early summer-like conditions similar to March and April. With the mercury climbing sharply, people across the city have started switching on fans, while many have already stopped wearing sweaters. On Monday, Delhi recorded its first day of the season when the maximum temperature crossed the 30°C mark, reaching 31.6°C, which was 7 degrees above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Earliest 30°C Temperature in the Last Five Years Weather experts noted that this was the earliest instance in the last five years when February temperatures crossed 30°C in Delhi. Earlier, the temperature had crossed 30°C on February 11, 2021, when it reached 30...

New Delhi: In yet another tragic road accident in the national capital, a speeding dumper mixer crushed a bike rider in the Vasant Kunj area on Monday morning, killing him on the spot. After the incident, the driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled, triggering panic and outrage among locals. The deceased has been identified as Rajeev (27), a resident of Mehrauli, police officials confirmed. Incident Reported Near Church Road According to the police, the incident took place near Church Road, in front of Bandar Farm, under the jurisdiction of Vasant Kunj South Police Station. The police received information through a PCR call at around 11:44 AM, stating that a bike rider had been hit by a heavy vehicle. When police personnel reached the spot, they found the motorcycle ...

New Delhi: In a major relief for people planning to buy a home in the national capital, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the application deadline for its Premium Housing Scheme 2026. Responding to growing public demand, the DDA has now allowed interested applicants to register for the scheme until February 20, 2026. The scheme offers a total of 582 flats across different locations in Delhi under multiple categories including HIG (High Income Group), MIG (Middle Income Group), LIG (Low Income Group), Janta Flats, EHS (Economically Weaker Housing Scheme), along with options for car and scooter garages. Scheme Based on E-Auction According to DDA officials, the allotment process under the Premium Housing Scheme 2026 will be conducted through an e-auction system, ensu...