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Delhi: Slum shame

April 20, 2015 10:40 am

The city’ urban shelter agency DUSIB’s report on how to make the city slum-free is a challenge for any government, especially one elected on a pro-poor agenda.

60% of rural households have no toilets: NSSO

December 25, 2013 1:24 am

Number of urban slums falls by a third in 4 years.

Country to be made slum free in next five years: Govt

December 03, 2009 1:55 pm

The government said that it wants to make the country free of slums in next five years through a housing scheme for urban poor.

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Highlighting the I4C advisory, the Pimpri Chinchwad police have warned citizens against selling or renting their bank accounts.

Cyber fraudsters lure mule account holders with flight tickets, lavish hotel stays

December 25, 2025 20:08 IST

A probe by Pimpri Chinchwad into the online sale and purchase of mule accounts on social media platforms has revealed that the Cyber racketeers are arranging for air travel and stay at lavish hotels for mule account holders after luring them with promises of high returns.

Dhurandhar Box Office Collection Day 20 Update: Ranveer Singh film earns Rs 960 cr worldwide, sells record 339K tickets

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:08 IST

Dhurandhar box office collection day 20 worldwide Update: Ranveer Singh's actioner surpassed the Rs 900 crore mark during the day, becoming the first film to do so this year.

BNP Acting Chairman, Tarique Rahman, arrives at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.

‘I have a plan… a safe Bangladesh’: BNP’s Tarique Rahman in first public rally after returning home

December 25, 2025 20:07 IST

Rahman landed at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in the morning and later addressed supporters in the capital, calling for peace and stability amid political unrest following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi

While a section of party leaders from the city said they are in favour of a tie-up with Ajit Pawar’s NCP, others said those looking to contest in the PMC elections should be “given justice”.

Congress to go solo in PMC polls amid NCP reunification buzz

December 25, 2025 20:05 IST

In the wake of both the NCPs joining hands for the civic polls, the leader said the Maharashtra Congress is of the opinion to keep a distance from them to maintain its secular identity, like that in Mumbai.

Who is Prophet Ebo Noah and why are so many following him?

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:14 IST

After a video of Ebo Noah went viral, netizens highlighted the biblical promise in Genesis 9, wherein God sent a rainbow that acted as a sign that he wouldn’t flood the earth again.

As Delhi HC reserves order in Sunjay Kapur’s inheritance case, Kareena Kapoor shares a photo of Samaira and Kiaan in father’s polo jerseys

December 25, 2025 20:03 IST

In the photo shared by Kareena Kapoor on her Instagram, both Samaira and Kiaan are seen wearing jerseys of their late father Sunjay Kapur’s polo team.

Stranger Things Season 5 Vol 2 Review and Release Live Updates: India release date and time, when and where to watch on OTT

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:03 IST

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 on Netflix Review and Release Live Updates: Netflix’s hit sci-fi series returns with the second volume of its final season. Know India release date and time, episode-wise runtime, review highlights and all major updates in real time.

In a statement, the railways said the fare rationalisation is expected to generate around Rs 600 crore in additional revenue this year.

Train fare hike from Dec 26: Here’s how much more you will pay for Delhi–Howrah, Delhi–Mumbai travel

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:03 IST

Train Fare Hike From Dec 26: The fare rationalisation does not apply to suburban (local) services and Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs). There is also no fare increase for journeys up to 215 km in the ordinary class.

Unnao rape case: Why Delhi HC suspended Sengar’s sentence, said ex-MLA wasn’t public servant

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:02 IST

Delhi High Court Kuldeep Sengar Sentence Suspension Explained: The trial court had ruled that Sengar qualifies as a ‘public servant’, relying on the definition under the Prevention of Corruption Act. But the Delhi HC said the IPC definition must be considered. Here are the details.

Bangladesh is currently facing an unrest after student leader Osman Hadi was shot dead by assailants. The country saw massive protests just months ahead of national polls scheduled for February 2026.

Another man lynched in Bangladesh days after Dipu Das’ killing

Updated: December 25, 2025 20:13 IST

Bangladesh Hindu Man Lynched Today News: Amrit Mondal, who is also known as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob around 11pm on Wednesday at Hosendanga village of Kalimohor union, ASP said.