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probe into the blast near the Israel Embassy widens, investigators have started looking for clues from two similar incidents in the past: An IED blast in the same locality in 2021 and an attack on an Israeli diplomat in 2012. The National Investigation Agency probing the 2021 blast case has been unable to make any breakthrough so far. In February 2012, when a diplomat was targeted in Chanakyapuri, similar attempts were made on an Israel embassy staff member in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, and another in Bangkok.

Parliament security breach has revealed that the accused people have been planning to storm the Lok Sabha since 2015, a year after they created a social media page, Bhagat Singh Fan Club, claimed officials in the know of the investigation. The main accused, Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma who jumped into the Lok Sabha well, were the initial members of the group. Lalit Jha, Neelam Devi and Amol Shinde joined it later. Three others, who were also part of the online forum, are being questioned and one of them is said to be involved in arranging logistics for the meetings where they made the planning, the sources said. According to police, Jha disclosed that all the accused had met many times and executed the conspiracy.

'Zara Hatke' word of caution by the Delhi Police has gone viral on social media. Police also advised people to not unleash the "Animal" inside while partying. "Agar Animal banke Bawaal ya non-stop Dhamaal machaaya toh kahin aisa na ho ki 2024 ka pehla din apni the Great Indian Family ke bajay Indian Police Force ke sath manaana pade." ALSO READ: New Year 2024: Top 6 ideas to have cozy yet memorable and entertaining celebrations at home with family and friends This could be translated to: “If you create ruckus by becoming an animal or your actions lead to fracas, then you might end up with the police on the first day of the new year 2024." While the Delhi Police's advisory had a Bollywood twist, the Assam Police offered a "feast with Assam Police while sharing a "Rule Breaker Buffet".

Zomato said on Sunday that it received notices from the tax authorities in Delhi and Karnataka over alleged short payment of goods and services tax in 2018 amounting to Rs 4.2 crore. The company will appeal against the tax demand notices, Zomato said in a filing with stock exchanges.

Delhi government has decided to extend its Electric Vehicle (EV) policy, set to expire on Sunday, for another three months, officials said. The policy, notified in August 2020, aimed at raising the share of electric vehicles in Delhi to 25 per cent by 2024. It will now be extended till March 31, 2024, and the cabinet will accord its approval, an official said. The Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, 2020, expired on August 8 this year and since then it has received repeated extensions. According to officials, work on the new Electric Vehicle Policy is underway but it has not been decided when it will come into effect.

recurrent bans on the movement of old petrol and diesel vehicles imposed by the local authorities to contain air pollution. Replacement demand for vehicles in the NCR has shot up by 30%, outpacing a 22% increase reported countrywide, they said. This has come along with a marked shift away from diesel to more environment-friendly options like CNG, electric and strong hybrid vehicles. The share of diesel in new car sales in the NCR declined to 5.8% this fiscal year from 7.5% in FY23 and 8.8% in FY22.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said there is no tussle among Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) allies over the sharing of seats for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He also said there is a «good understanding» between the Uddhav Thackeray-led party and leaders of Congress in the Centre and Maharashtra. Speaking to reporters in Pune, Raut also said winnability will be the criterion in picking candidates, the remarks coming days after his «Shiv Sena (UBT) will contest 23 out of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra» caused heartburn in Congress.

Bollywood actor, producer and entrepreneur John Abraham has purchased a bungalow built over nearly one-fifth of an acre land parcel on tony Linking Road in Mumbai’s Khar locality for over Rs 70.83 crore. The bungalow, 372 Nirmal Bhavan, boasts an expansive total built-up area of 5,416 square feet, spanning across the ground floor and two additional levels. Notably, the actor has acquired this property through a transaction involving a total of 10 sellers, all of whom are members of the same family. The buyer has paid stamp duty of nearly Rs 4.25 crore for the registration of the deal that was concluded and registered on December 27, showed the documents accessed through IndexTap.com. It remains unclear whether the actor intends to embark on a redevelopment project for the property situated on the lively street or if the plan involves renovating the existing structure for personal residence. Currently, the actor resides at ‘Villa in the Sky', a 4,000-sq-ft sea-facing penthouse located on the 7th and 8th floors of a residential complex in Bandra west. Apart from his career in Bollywood, according to media reports, John is known as an astute investor who has invested in various businesses, including internet services, food and beverage, community, fitness, and lifestyle. The actor is also owner of two sports teams-- Guwahati-based NorthEast United, a professional football team in the Indian Super League; and Delhi Waveriders, a professional hockey team that plays in the Hockey India League. ET’s email query to Abraham’s team remained unanswered until the time of going to press. Real estate continues to stand out as a top choice for investments among high-net-worth individuals.

Forum for Restoration of Peace in Manipur voiced deep concerns regarding the persistent and escalating communal violence between the Kuki-Zo and Meiteis. The strife, spanning nine months, continues unabated despite the forum’s relentless appeals for peace.

Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is fast approaching, a racket to loot the devotees in the name of donations for the temple has come to light. Vinod Bansal of Vishwa Hindu Parishad has flagged an alarm on social media asking people not to fall prey to the cybercriminals trying to cheat by making fake ID in the name of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. The VHP leader took to X (formerly known as Twitter) and said a fake social media page titled "Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Chhetra Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh" has been created.

Hyderabad Traffic Police has issued rules and regulations to control the traffic movement. «People are requested to kindly follow traffic rules for their own safety and co-operate with the police personnel on duty,» the official notification of Hyderabad Traffic Police read. Check all the rules and regulations here:

Ram Mandir inauguration. Social media feeds are being flooded with plea for donations, complete with a QR code for people to scan & pay.

Delhi Police is geared up to tackle any nuisance and law and order condition in the city on New Year's Eve while the traffic police have deployed more than 2,500 personnel for smooth movement of vehicles, officials said on Sunday.' According to the police, more than 10,000 personnel will be deployed on the ground to curb hooliganism and traffic violations. «We want everyone to welcome the New Year with great zeal. But if someone is found causing nuisance on roads, they will face action,» Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said. A senior police official said drunk driving, stunts by motorcycle riders and loud exhaust sounds of any vehicle are strictly prohibited in Delhi and stressed that no one will be allowed to flout the rules. As many as 250 teams of the Delhi Traffic Police have been deployed to curb drunk driving, officials said. Movement of vehicles going towards Connaught Place will be regulated after 8 pm on Sunday.

Ayodhya Ram Temple Consecration: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has questioned Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over invitation to the upcoming ‘Pran Prathista’ ceremony at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. This comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged ‘140 crore countrymen’ to not attend the Ram temple consecration ceremony on 22 January.

Follow Happy New Year 2024 LIVE Updates here The Delhi Police has already intensified security checks at Connaught Place and other hubs. "We have identified 59 spots where people will come to celebrate New Year. We will take steps to prevent drunk driving cases and prioritise women's safety to avoid eve-teasing incidents," said DCP (Shahdara) Rohit Meena.

Dhami said on Sunday that his government will receive the draft of the Uniform Civil Code in the new year, following which they will plan their next course of action. «We will receive its draft in the new year, and then we'll plan our course of action,» Dhami said speaking to reporters while responding to a question on the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand. Earlier on Saturday, the Chief Minister said that his government is preparing to implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state and it will be presented in the Assembly soon. «We are also preparing to implement Uniform Civil Code of Conduct in Devbhoomi, it will be presented in the Assembly soon,» Dhami said while participating in the Shashtipurti Mahotsav of Sadhvi Ritambhara in Mathura. Earlier on December 22, the Uttarakhand Cabinet approved the decisions taken so far by the five-member panel formed to prepare a draft for the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. The cabinet approved the decision in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.

Virat Kohli returned to his normal, run-scoring ways with a historic, record-breaking and consistent 2023 as a batter, breaking some massive batting records previously considered untouchable. The star batter went several steps ahead to match the legacy of the Indian great Sachin Tendulkar. This year will be known as the one of Virat's redemption. Every match, every series, and every tournament saw him grab headlines and re-write record books, even during some occasional off days with the bat. Though Virat's redemption story remains incomplete without the presence of the highly-elusive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, ICC World Test Championship mace, and the most heartbreaking of them all, an ICC Cricket World Cup trophy at home, Virat's batting still gave millions of his fans immeasurable joy, ecstasy, pride, and many more reasons to consider him their 'GOAT' (Greatest of All Time).

sexual harassment complaint against former WFI chief and BJP strongman Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, a raft of cases related to the alleged excise policy scam involving Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) bigwigs, including Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh, the UAPA case against news portal NewsClick and the glaring breach in Parliament security, Delhi's district judiciary was a hive of activity in 2023. A special court dealing with the excise policy matters denied bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia in the alleged corruption and money laundering cases lodged by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate, respectively.

Rahul Gandhi on Sunday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over wrestler Vinesh Phogat leaving her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award on national capital's Kartavya Path, saying the PM is the guardian of the nation and it hurts to see «such cruelty» on his part. Gandhi's attack came a day after multiple World Championship medallist Phogat returned her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, keeping the two awards lying in the middle of Kartavya Path after the Delhi Police stopped her from reaching the prime minister's office.

Vinesh Phogat returned the two awards to the government. In a letter to PM Modi, the Asian Games gold medallist grappler had said she had decided to return her Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award to the government. Phogat said such honours have become meaningless at a time when wrestlers are struggling to get justice.

Check all the latest updates on the celebrations of Happy New Year 2024 here!2024 is almost here! With new resolutions and goals, people across the world are set to ring in a prosperous New Year on January 1. The New Year festivities definitely calls for a grand celebration, catching up with your loved ones and levelling up your aspirations.