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AIIMS' old OPD building here on Monday, the institute had ordered a third-party fire safety audit of its premises. According to the August 3 order, the audit by the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) has already started.

AIIMS when a fire broke out in the room on Monday. As dense smoke engulfed the second floor of the old OPD building, Naznin, other patients and family members waiting there were quickly evacuated. In the rush, all she could do was worry about her mother's safety.

Delhi services bill is a «political fraud» and «constitutional sin» aimed at taking away the powers of an elected government in the national capital, AAP leader Raghav Chadha said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Participating in a discussion on the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, Chadha termed it «the most anti-constitutional, illegal, undemocratic legislation ever presented» in the House. «I am starting today not representing two crore people of Delhi but 135 crore people of this country,» he said.

Ordinance promulgated by the Centre in May which transferred the control of bureaucrats from Delhi government to a committee in which the Centre has a majority vote. The AAP has alleged that the Ordinance is introduced to overturn the judgment of the Supreme Court which gave control of services to the Delhi government. The bill creates a National Capital Civil Services Authority with Delhi Chief Minister, the Chief Secretary, and the Principal Home Secretary as its members who have to take decisions on the transfer of bureaucrats through the majority and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi remains the final arbiter.

Kolkata Police have revealed that Kolkata boasts the highest vehicular density among all Indian metros, with 2,448 vehicles per kilometre of road. This finding echoes the lived experience of many Kolkatans, who are grappling with increasingly prolonged commutes due to mounting traffic congestion. Over the past five years, average trip times within the city have doubled, aligned with a significant surge in personal vehicles and a decline in public transportation, primarily attributed to the pandemic.

Neville Roy Singham, an American businessman and former chairman of IT consulting firm ThoughtWorks, has come under scrutiny for allegedly financing groups that propagate Chinese state media propaganda, including Indian website NewsClick. Born in the US in 1954, Singham pursued economics at Howard University before embarking on a career as a software engineer.

Manipur has demanded the withdrawal of a remark made by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta in the Supreme Court where he had reportedly said that most of the unclaimed bodies of the ethnic violence in Manipur belong to those of «infiltrators». In a statement, the UNAU Tribal Women's Forum, Delhi-NCR, said the mothers of the Kuki-Hmar-Zomi community of Manipur, represented by the group, are «deeply hurt and appalled» by the remarks made by the solicitor general in the Supreme Court on August 1.

Alliance. The bill empowers the Central Government to make rules in connection with the affairs of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, including the functions, terms, and other conditions of service of officers and employees.

Rahul Gandhi after Supreme Court stayed his conviction and sentencing in the ‘Modi-surname’ remark case. "In continuation of Notification No.

Delhi ordinance bill in Rajya Sabha today, AAP MP Raghav Chadha said that every possible steps will be taken in the Rajya Sabha to stop the bill AAP MP Raghav Chadha said, “AAP and I.N.D.I.A bloc will do everything possible to oppose the Delhi Service Bill. We will stop this bill through the legislative process as well as the Judicial process...this is a bill to enslave the 2 crore people of Delhi, this nullifies the voting right of 2 crore people..." Earlier, other senior MPs had also claimed that it would be tough for the Centre to get the bill passed in Rajya Sabha as BJP led NDA do not have the majority there. AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh told PTI, “When this bill comes in Rajya Sabha, all members of the INDIA bloc will oppose it.

AIIMS), Delhi. All people have been evacuated, according to news agency ANI.

Bharti Airtel, telecom giant on Monday announced its plan to launch ‘Airtel Xstream AirFiber,’ India’s first fixed wireless access (FWA) offering 5G for consumers in Delhi and Mumbai, said the company in its exchange filling. All Xstream AirFiber devices will be manufactured in India under the “Make in India” programme, said the company. Airtel's new launch will be India’s first 5G wireless Wi-Fi solution that will offer internet to consumers in fiber-dark areas. The company hopes to address the last-mile connectivity issue present in both rural and urban India where access to fiber infrastructure is a challenge. At present, fiber-to-home internet services are only connecting only 34 million homes in India, and a very large number of customers struggle for fiber access. The company said that the AirFiber service will be available at a plan starting at Rs 799, which offers up to 100Mbps speed. The plan can be availed for a duration of six months with a one-time refundable security deposit of Rs. 2500.

icai.org. The official notification released stated, the results of the Chartered Accountants Foundation Examination held in June 2023 are likely to be declared on late evening (9.00 p.m.) on 7th August, 2023 or early morning on Tuesday i.e. on 8th August, 2023." The notification further added that candidate would need his/her registration number along roll number to access the result on the website.

A Delhi court allowed Bollywood diva Jacqueline Fernandez, who has been named in the Rs 200 crore money-laundering and extortion case with conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar — to travel to San Francisco, USA, for work. The actress is set to perform for the company Show Blast LLC from August 7 to August 23. The 37-year-old's application sought permission to travel to the USA to engage in professional services for the promotion of the company's client from August 10 to August 20 this year.

Delhi Ordinance Bill: On one hand, the Indian National Congress has made its stance clear on the Delhi Ordinance Bill, some party members have a different stance on the bill. Congress leader and former MP from Delhi, Sandeep Dikshit extended his support to the bill on Sunday. He also said that opposing the Central government's bill is wrong.

Delhi Ordinance Bill LIVE: Union Home Minster Amit Shah on 7 August is set to move the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023 in Rajya Sabha. This comes after the the bill was passed in the lower house i.e.

MPs to be present in the House on 7 and 8 August. "All members of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the house from 11 am onwards until adjournment of the House from 7th August to 8th August, 2023, without fail and support the party stand. This may be treated as MOST IMPORTANT," it read.

Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on service charge continues. The recent Delhi High Court order has been 'incorrectly understood', restaurant associations and restaurateurs told ET.

NEW DELHI : With India set to experience one of the fastest growth rates in luxury goods consumption, several global luxury companies are introducing their latest and best collections in the country. Richemont-owned watchmaker Panerai, for instance, has initiated an exclusive preview of its latest luxury watches in India this month to gauge buyer interest in the newest additions to its ‘Radiomir’ and ‘Luminor Due’ collections, some of which are priced as high as ₹50 lakh per piece. These watches were launched at the ‘Watches and Wonders’ show in Geneva.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for selecting 15 Haryana stations for redevelopment under the 'Amrit Bharat Station Scheme'. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country via video conferencing. These stations are spread across 27 states and union territories and also include 22 in Punjab.

Doordarshan is set to air a new series — «Sone ki Chidiya — Naya Bharat, Nayi Udan» — to showcase India's glorious past and steps to regain it through a collective effort of nation-building. The seven-part teleseries has been produced by Saadho Sangha Foundation, a spiritual movement, located in Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) and Delhi.