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New Delhi: Emphasizing the importance of a mother’s touch for a sick child, the Delhi High Court has granted 90 days’ interim bail to a woman accused in a fraud and forgery case. Justice Girish Kathpalia approved the bail application of the woman, identified as Sandhya, on the condition that she furnish a personal bond of ₹10,000 and a corresponding surety before the relevant court. Court’s ObservationsThe court noted that the allegations against the applicant are limited in nature, and it cannot overlook the fact that a child of such a young age requires not just medical care but also the comforting presence and physical touch of their mother for recovery. “Considering the minimal charges against the applicant, I cannot deny the child the mother’s physical presence, especially during h...

New Delhi: Delhi-NCR is witnessing a gradual rise in temperatures, giving residents a warmer feel after days of winter chill. Meanwhile, the hill states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand continue to experience chances of rain and snowfall. Delhi-NCR Weather OutlookThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mostly clear skies in Delhi-NCR from February 10 to 13, though light morning fog may persist. The maximum temperature in the capital is expected to reach 26°C, while the minimum could drop to 11°C. City-wise Temperature Forecast for February 11, 2026 CityMax TempMin TempDelhi26°C11°CMumbai33°C20°CKolkata29°C15°CChennai31°C20°CLucknow27°C11°CPatna26°C14°CRanchi25°C10°CBhopal29°C13°CJaipur27°C12°CShimla16°C04°CNainital18°C07°C Rain and Snow AlertsIMD predicts rain...

New Delhi: Open pits and uncovered manholes in Delhi continue to pose serious risks, claiming yet another life. A 32-year-old man died after falling into an open sewer near the Mahashakti Kali Mandir in Rohini Sector-32. The deceased has been identified as Birju Kumar Rai, a migrant laborer from Samastipur, Bihar. According to reports, the incident occurred late Monday night when Birju lost his balance while returning home and fell into the uncovered drain. His friend, Budhan Das (alias Suraj), who was with him, reportedly did not inform anyone immediately due to both being under the influence of alcohol. Police Response and Rescue OperationThe Delhi Police received information about the missing youth at around 2:36 PM on Tuesday, alerting them to a possible fall into a sewer. Upon a...

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has granted Delhi University (DU) additional time to file an objection in the ongoing case concerning the disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s undergraduate degree. The bench of Justices D.K. Upadhyay and Tejas Karia allowed DU three weeks to raise objections over the delay in filing an appeal against the August 2025 order that denied public access to details of the Prime Minister’s degree. The next hearing has been scheduled for April 27, 2026. Arguments in CourtAdditional Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing DU, argued that the case “lacks merit” and “appears to be aimed at sensationalism.” He requested time both to address the delay in filing the appeal and to submit responses regarding the merits of the case. The petitioners’ law...

New Delhi: In a shocking daylight robbery, criminals made off with ₹80 lakh in the Shastri Park area of Northeast Delhi, leaving authorities scrambling for leads. The perpetrators reportedly carried out the heist at gunpoint, and police have yet to trace them. According to officials, police teams are meticulously investigating the suspects’ entry and exit routes, deploying multiple units across the area. Authorities claim that the culprits are likely to be apprehended soon. How the Robbery UnfoldedThe incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 3:30 PM, when the Shastri Park police received a distress call about a robbery in progress. On arrival, officers learned from two employees of a money transfer company that three assailants on a motorcycle stopped their scooter at gunpoint. T...