A two-year-old boy died after he was allegedly mowed down by a tractor while he was playing outside his house in Northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura on Sunday. The Delhi Police has arrested the tractor driver, identified as Idris Khan.

“It felt good to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi proudly informing about women empowerment, and schemes to create jobs and business. But instead of only showing videos, these should also be implemented on ground…,” said Nusrat Fatima, 32, who attended the live screening of the 100th episode of PM’s Mann ki Baat Sunday.

A 38-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly cheating an advocate on the pretext of offering her a travel package for a trip to Gujarat, police said on Sunday. (PTI)

April this year in Delhi has ended on a cooler-than-usual note with the maximum temperature settling at 28.7 degrees Celsius Sunday, 10 degrees below the normal for this time of the year. Read why

Nearly a week after the Delhi High Court directed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to remove encroachments in and around Tughlaqabad Fort, the organisation along with district officials started the drive at Bangali Camp in Tughlakabad village, Sunday morning.

Delhi BJP will hold an indefinite sit-in outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's house over his allegedly spending Rs 45 crore on renovation of his official residence, a party functionary said Sunday.

The party will stage a sit-in outside Kejriwal's official residence – 6, Flagstaff Road in Civil Lines – from Monday, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva said. (PTI)

PWD minister Atishi Sunday wrote to L-G VK Saxena, alleging he had “grossly overstepped the limited jurisdiction conferred” to his office. This comes after the L-G Secretariat wrote to Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, directing him to take custody of government records and initiate a probe in the matter of public expenditure in reconstructing the Delhi Chief Minister’s house. Read here

Delhi government and MCD schools across the capital held their first-ever joint parents-teacher meeting (PTM) Sunday, which was aimed at encouraging parents to ensure their kids attend the Mission Buniyaad summer camp in May.

Former India off spinner Harbhajan Singh has lambasted Delhi Capitals skipper David Warner for the side’s poor season so far. After eight games, Delhi remain at the bottom of the 10-team points table with just two wins off six outings. Read here

Aviation regulator DGCA has issued a show-cause notice to Air India CEO Campbell Wilson for the airline’s lapses in reporting about the incident of a pilot allowing a female friend inside the cockpit during a Dubai-Delhi flight on February 27, according to a senior official.

What was the incident that happened aboard the Dubai-Delhi flight? Read here

More than 70 deaths have been reported till April 27 in Delhi due to Covid-19, with seven each being reported over the past two days — the highest so far this year. However, in most of these deaths — 39 — Covid was not the primary cause.

A second-year college student attempted to kill herself by slashing her wrist over alleged harassment by her senior in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar, police said on Sunday.

The police on Saturday received information about the student from the hospital where she was admitted. The student told them that she inflicted the injuries because of harassment by her senior. (PTI)

Following the Delhi High Court order on demolishing the houses near Tughlaqabad Fort, MCD and ASI officials have reached the area and are removing the 'illegal structures.'

Delhi Police have heightened security in the the area as houses are being razed.

Meanwhile, in February, the Delhi High Court had directed the chief secretary, Delhi government, to call a meeting with other authorities to discuss a comprehensive plan for the resettlement of the residents of the Tughlaqabad Fort area, who are facing eviction pursuant to a demolition notice issued by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

A 17-year-old Delhi government school student was among the 43 candidates who scored 100 percentile in JEE Main 2023 Session 2, according to the merit list released by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a boy in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri area, police said on Sunday.

The juvenile accused has been detained in connection with the alleged incident, which took place on Saturday, they said.

A complaint regarding the assault was lodged at Kalyanpuri police station late on Saturday.

The police said the victim was playing in the street on Saturday when the accused took her to a vacant house near a park close to his residence and allegedly sexually assaulted her.  (PTI)

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Sunday said the wrestlers staging a protest here demanding the arrest of the wrestling federation chief over sexual harassment charges are facing the predicament of a defiant accused and "no arrests", and wondered whether there is a "pliant investigation" into the matter.

Sibal, a senior advocate, is representing the wrestlers in the Supreme Court. (PTI) 

Delhi will see pleasant weather until at least May 6, with thunderstorms and rain expected for the next few days this week. Overcast skies and light to moderate rain are expected on all days of the coming week.

The Delhi Police have busted an international fake call centre by arresting six people who allegedly cheated foreign nationals on the pretext of booking flight tickets.

The police said Sunday the accused—Muddhlu, Maghimai Leslee, 35, Aman Setia, 24, John Benedict, 37, Jaison Joseph, 24, and Vicky John, 32—started a call centre from a shop in Munirka and cheated only foreign nationals. They used the Anydesk application and Zoiper to make encrypted calls and secure their digital footprints. Read more

People gathered at city’s famous Al-Jawahar Hotel, where BJP has organised a telecast event commemorating the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’. It first started airing in October 2014. 

"All of us have gathered here to listen to Modi Ji's 100th episode of Mann ki baat today. Modi Ji is going to tell us about the works and development done by the government and we will listen to it today here at the historical restaurant," one of the visitors, Irfan, said.

The mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) in the schools run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have started today. Out of 150 students from classes 3 to 5, parents of 119 students attended the PTM at primary school run by MCD in Andrews Ganj.

Parents of students were directed to rooms labelled with different levels to interact with class teachers based on their performance.
Each class had a feedback form which the parents were asked to fill.

When Pankaj Sarma, an ad-hoc teacher in the political science department at Kirori Mal College for the past 10 years, found out last week that he would no longer be teaching there, he said he was both overwhelmed and suddenly clueless.

Amid hirings for permanent posts, the 38-year-old is among several ad-hoc teachers at Delhi University who are finding themselves being displaced from colleges they have taught at for over a decade. Earlier this week, a former ad-hoc professor at Hindu College, Samarveer, allegedly died by suicide with his family alleging he was upset over being removed from the job. Read more

Over one lakh challans were issued by the Delhi Traffic Police so far this year to commuters for riding without helmets, officers said, attributing it as one of the reasons for the highest fatalities on roads.

An activity session is being held in a MCD school where parents and students are being taught the importance of cleanliness and saving the environment. 

The mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) in the schools run by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have started today. The parents of classes 3 to 5 have been invited to schools to spread awareness about the importance of summer camp under 'Mission Buniyaad'. 

For the first time, schools run by the MCD, along with those which come under the Delhi government, will host a mega PTM for parents, Education Minister Atishi and Mayor Shelly Oberoi had announced.

The stretch between Metcalfe House and Purana Qila will undergo an aesthetic transformation as part of L-G VK Saxena’s directions, following his visit to the area.

Public conveniences, enhanced lighting, easy pedestrian movement, parking, smooth traffic, sculptures and fountains are at the core of the exercise, according to L-G House officials. Read more

A day after the Delhi High Court ordered the resumption of cooked meals for homeless persons in shelters, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena ordered the Chief Secretary to examine why the NGO providing food was not paid on time and ordered that pending complaints be addressed.

Delhi Education Minister Atishi Saturday handed over a cheque of Rs 1 crore to the family of Covid warrior Madan Lal who lost his life during the pandemic, according to an official statement.

The compensation was provided under a scheme launched by the city government for Covid warriors who died while on duty during the pandemic. (PTI)

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— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) April 29, 2023

Delhi reported 564 Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 15 per cent on Saturday. One death has been reported.

Four men were arrested for allegedly duping about 500 people on the pretext of securing them jobs in Gulf countries at handsome salaries, police said on Saturday. (PTI)

Two men travelled on the Delhi Metro in skirts, defying stereotypes surrounding clothing and pushing androgynous dressing. A video showing them flaunting their skirts has gone viral on social media.

The clip shared by Instagram user Sameer Khan shows Khan and his friend clad in t-shirts, denim skirts, a pair of sneakers, sunglasses and handbags walking in a cool-headed manner. People inside the metro coach and the station are seen staring at them in shock and surprise.

A Delhi court on Saturday extended till May 28 the judicial custody of AAP leader Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case related to alleged excise scam. (PTI)

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat who has been protesting against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment, lashed into her cousin sister Babita Phogat asking her to ‘not weaken their movement.’

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— Vinesh Phogat (@Phogat_Vinesh) April 29, 2023

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— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 29, 2023

CM Arvind Kejriwal, on his visit to Jantar Mantar today, asked the central government to make sure that water, power and mattresses reach the protesting wrestlers.

"I also have an appeal for our central government — please don’t become so harsh that you stop their water, their power, their mattresses from reaching here. Whatever I can do in my capacity as the Chief Minister, I will; but please don’t do such things, these are their human rights". he said.

CM Arvind Kejriwal, on his visit to Jantar Mantar today, appealed to everyone to join the wrestlers' protest.

'I want to tell everyone who loves this country — whether from the Congress, BJP, or AAP — take leave and come here (to Jantar Mantar)', he said.

'You must stand by, and support, them (the wrestlers). They are not fighting for themselves but for the entire sporting world', he added.

CM Arvind Kejriwal reached Jantar Mantar Saturday where wrestlers are holding their protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

This is Kejriwal's first public appearance this week following allegations of him spending ?45 crore on the renovation of his official Civil Lines residence.

A Delhi court on Saturday fixed for May 9 the verdict on framing charges against Aaftab Amin Poonawala, accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar and chopping her body into pieces. (PTI)

CM Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter and extended his wishes to Asteek Narayan who had scored 100 percentile in JEE Mains.

Delhi Govt school student, Asteek Narayan has scored a 100 percentile score in JEE Mains. So proud of you Asteek. pic.twitter.com/Td0SQd4ggx

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) April 29, 2023

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is likely to visit the ongoing wrestlers' protest at Jantar Mantar at 4 pm today. 

This will be his first public appearance this week following allegations of him spending ?45 crore on the renovation of his official Civil Lines residence.

Delhi L-G V K Saxena has directed Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar to immediately take custody of all records related to alleged “gross irregularities” committed while carrying out the renovation of 6 Flag Staff House, Civil Lines, by the Public Works Department, which is CM Arvind Kejriwal's official residence. 

Earlier this week, allegations had surfaced of Kejriwal spending ?45 crore on the renovation of his official Civil Lines residence.

Saxena bases directions on media reports related to the property — CM Arvind Kejriwal’s residence — and asks CS to examine the matter and submit a report within 15 days.

Hoardings questioning expenditure on CM Kejriwal's residence appeared near the party office at ITO. 

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Delhi Education Minister Atishi, who led a surprise inspection of an MCD school at Lal Kuan in Pul Prahladpur Friday, expressed her disappointment on finding the institution in an extremely dilapidated state and surrounded by heaps of garbage.

An official statement said there were no benches in the classrooms and students were forced to sit on broken floors. The toilets were either broken or in very bad condition, and there was no drinking water available. Additionally, there was an encroachment on a major area of the school, it said.

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The Delhi High Court has temporarily restrained certain unknown entities from holding themselves to be franchisees of Starbucks without any authorisation.

“The case being one of unauthorised imposters holding themselves out, without authorisation, to be franchisees of the plaintiffs, the court is bound to interfere,” a single judge bench of Justice C Hari Shankar said while issuing the summons.

The coffeehouse chain had alleged that certain unknown entities were holding themselves out to be its franchisee without any authorisation in that regard. It argued that they were misleading the public, and these “fraud franchisees” were operating under the domain names starbucks-franchise.com, http://www.starbucksfranchise.in.

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Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD) minister Atishi Friday held a meeting with senior officials to review the ongoing 30 infrastructure projects, including the construction of flyovers and underpasses.

The minister directed the officials to set monthly targets for all ongoing flyover projects and complete them within the timeline and submit a monthly progress report to her.

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A 40-year-old Nigerian national has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly killing a woman and stuffing the body inside a box bed in South Delhi, officers said.

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