Nuh administrations web page to help voters get information about polling booth, voter list
Nuh district's 'Know My Vote' webpage offers polling station details with BLOs' contacts and GPS. Collaboration involves the Election Commission of India and efforts to raise voter awareness for the Lok Sabha elections.
After 2 years in jail for visa violation, Nigerian mother reunites with her daughter
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3 independent MLAs withdraw support to Haryanas Saini government, back Congress
Independent MLAs withdraw support from Saini-led BJP in Rohtak. Press conference with Hooda and Udai Bhan. Post trust vote, letters sent. Govt claims stability. Saini confident. Assembly's effective strength 88. BJP has 40 MLAs.
Im asking for a small house here, let me live among you: Babbar in Nuh
MCG sets up teams to conduct checks & prevent fire outbreaks at landfill site
Never visited Ggn, but fined for traffic violation: Pb woman
4 nominations rejected, 26 candidates in poll fray
Khattar hails bravery & patriotism of Mewatis as BJP steps up Nuh outreach
Double whammy for city: Outages amid soaring heat
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City sizzles at 41.9C, years highest temperature so far
Court notes charges of diverting buyers funds; MLA son in ED custody till May 9
New Headline: Gurgaon Traffic Police Impose Dress Code for Auto Drivers to Improve Road Safety
New Headline: Gurgaon Traffic Police Impose Dress Code for Auto Drivers to Improve Road Safety Action will be taken against auto drivers who don't wear uniforms and display unique identity badges, police said on Tuesday. According to a letter issued on Monday by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) traffic Virender Vij, May 20 has been set as the deadline for the auto drivers to comply with the order. ''All the presidents of the auto unions of district Gurugram are informed that by May 20 all the auto drivers should wear grey-coloured uniforms with the badge stitched on the left side. After this, as per the instructions of the transport commissioner, Haryana, the auto drivers who do not follow the order will be challaned under the section 177 of the Motor Vehicles Act,'' the letter stated. ''Dress code for auto drivers is already in force in Gurugram but some auto drivers are still not following the order. We have now given them time till May 20, after which strict action will be taken against auto drivers who do not follow the order,'' DCP Vij said.
Toss-up between old-timer &outsider
Ro Inderjit Singh and Raj Babbar compete in Gurgaon. Singh emphasizes local roots, while Babbar seeks change. Both face challenges within their parties. Singh's political career spans Lok Sabha terms, while Babbar has served in UP Congress.
Rush at OPDs as heat soaring, docs sound dehydration alert
Heat is on: At 25.2C, city sees yrs warmest night
Ggn seat sees highest number of nominations in Haryana at 49
Booked for organising protest, Cong candidate & Khattar opponent surrenders in court, gets bail
Revamp on, but this gaping hole on eway link makes commute a nightmare
Couple sells landlords house, cheats him of 20L
Dust cloud chokes city as violations go unchecked at construction sites
Truck driver run over by van in Narsinghpur
Teen held with drugs, psychotropic medicines; sent to juvenile home
Last-mile need but traffic menace: City roads caught in e-rick anarchy
All students clear ISC exams in Haryana
Babbar & Capt bury differences, address workers together
Flying over city traffic: How exactly can you travel between Delhi and Gurugram in 7 minutes?
Archer and IndiGo to introduce e-VTOL air taxi services connecting Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Partnership with American firm and Boeing. Pricing and routes revealed.
VW Virtus 1.5 GT+ MT review after 10,000 km & a drive to the mountains
BHPian elMattador recently shared this with other enthusiasts. I bought the VW Virtus 1.5TSI GT+ MT back in August 2023 as an upgrade from my 12-year-old Brio S(O) 1.2 MT. I bought it for frequent highway runs on my work trips and for holiday road trips, what an upgrade the Virtus has been so far! I've clocked 10,000 km since August but it's the last 1,000 km driving earlier this month, Gurgaon - Chandigarh - Manali - Koksar - Sissu - Keylong and back that have really put that ear-to-ear grin on my face. The views up in the mountains once you emerge from the north portal of the Atal Tunnel are magnificent! Valentina is a calm highway champion and also a great dance partner through the excellent mountain twisties, some observations of my drive: Views prior to the Atal Tunnel give you teasing glimpses of what is to come Performance and Driveability With its long gearing, I'm beginning to understand it's much more suitable to use this car more as a highway cruising tourer GT rather than a boy racer to launch off the lights. The power and torque on hand allow you to cruise effortlessly in 6th gear on the highways/expressways at 100-120 kph. With a slight prod on the throttle, the revs get into the sweet spot and you're moving past the vehicle ahead. I'm yet to get close to the redline (saved that for post the 15k service!) but a blip, downshift to 4th, and by 4,500rpm she's already doing silly speeds overtaking everything on the highway. Up in the hills, compared to the naturally aspirated engines I've driven in the mountains before, the forced induction TSI definitely stemmed power loss at higher altitudes but I could still feel a slight lethargy so it doesn't eliminate it completely (Koksar, Sissu and Keylong are all situated > 10,000feet) Parked up on the side in Sissu for some photo ops. That mountain is so majestic! Looking fine in the sunshine! The blacked-out tail lights and wheels contrast nicely against the silver paint. Handling and Feels A REAL MENTAL DILEMA: HEART vs MIND! The high ground clearance has meant I've never scrapped the bottom to date on our roads, o-roads, dam-like speed breakers, or oddly constructed parking lot ramps in the city. I can definitely feel the body roll while turning into corners during spirited driving. The roads from Sissu to Keylong were void of traffic and in surprisingly good condition (kudos to the BRO) with a good mix of sweeping curves and some hairpin sections. The grip is excellent - never felt like I was even near the limit of grip - but the body roll and understeery nature of the stock vehicle lead to a slight loss of confidence on entry and mid-corner. (Big contrast to my old Brio which had a nice darty front end). The pedals are spaced nicely for some heel and toe dancing as you approach corners rowing down the gearbox but the longish clutch travel is a bit of a dampener reminding you again to cruise maturely and not rip! I'm considering lowering springs + better shock absorbers once there are better plug-and-play options for our MQB-A0-IN vehicles(looking at you with wide-eyed hope BILSTEIN if you're reading this!)but I'm also mindful of losing the benefits of the stock suspension. Perhaps I'll leave it for a post-warranty upgrade after I complete a bucket list item i.e. to drive to Leh-Ladakh via the Srinagar-Leh Highway. Question to more technically knowledgeable folks: I've read some posts from those who have had their vehicles coded to adjust the XDS system to reduce understeer while cornering. Is the XDS e-Diff built into the AT DSG DQ200 transmission? Or is there a separate module adjustable on the MT cars as well like mine? Does anyone know the gearbox model on the MT Virtus 1.5TSI EVO: MQ200? MQ281-6F? something else? Comfort and Practicality Enough has been said on this topic on the forums. The rear seats while having decent legroom are not the most comfortable place to be: the rear seatbacks are a bit upright (subjective) but the headrest angle is odd jutting into the passenger's neck no matter what height it is adjusted to. The air-conditioning is not the greatest either especially in the rear seats. Happily, I drive 90% of the time ...in the ventilated seatsThe trunk has a lot of space, I went hiking and camping in the Kaisdhar Forrest South of Manali initially and the trunk swallowed everything along with 10 days' worth of luggage and additionally, my cousin's bags who decided last minute to travel to Chandigarh. Conclusion She's been great on this trip, ending with some of my favourite photos of the vistas she brought me to. Looking forward to more road trips, the drive forms an essential and enjoyable part of my vacations. Leh Ladakh in the summer and Sunny Goa in the winter beckon! It's so pretty up there, no matter how clumsy I was with my phone camera, I always ended up with a beautiful photo. Fresh snow at the tip of the peaks. The beautiful blue water of the river Chenab winding through the mountains. Check out BHPian comments for more insights and information.
The National Capital Region, after its creation nearly 40 years ago to facilitate administration in the Capital, has become almost synonymous with Delhi. With the capital city lying at its heart, the NCR, comprises several other districts in the states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. The prominent cities of the greater NCR include Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gurgaon, and Noida, surrounding Delhi, and vital to the stability of the Capital. Situated so close to Delhi, the governance, administration, but most-importantly, the politics proliferating in these cities particularly interests city residents; while people across the country, too, keep a keen eye on the developments and dynamics here. With the general elections underway, political heat is sweeping across the entirety of NCR with politicians rigorously campaigning in an effort to garner peoples support; promising them further development of their respective constituencies. While we have extensively discussed the political currents and under-currents in the Capital city, Delhi, and the elections in Ghaziabad and Noida during the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls, in this weeks edition, we look into the three important districts of the NCR, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat, all of them in Haryana, and set to go for polls along with Delhi on May 25. Whether Gurugram, Faridabad, or Sonipat, every district has its issues that warrant a deeper look. So do the candidates in the fray vying for peoples sanction as they seek a seat in the Lower House of the Parliament. And how can we ignore the voters, their affections and aversions, their concerns and polling patterns over past years! Now, as we hit the expressways that lead us outside the city, we also remember that these are the roads that will also bring us back. Just like the millions who move between these places on a regular basis, so do their politics; and their choice. Skyscrapers of contrast Situated approximately 25 km from the national capital, Gurugram, the bustling economic powerhouse across the Haryana border is poised for a significant electoral showdown in the month of May. The city stands as a cornerstone of Indias financial and technological prowess, attracting a staggering 70% of total investments into Haryana. The millennium city boasts the presence of over 250 Fortune 500 companies, including corporate giants like PepsiCo and Nestle, alongside hosting the headquarters of the International Solar Alliance. Renowned as a prime manufacturing hub for automobiles, electronic components, chemicals, and FMCG goods, the city symbolises economic dynamism. Yet, beneath the veneer of prosperity lies a persistent challenge of inadequate civic infrastructure, becoming starkly evident during the monsoon season. The city in 2016 witnessed the infamous Gurujam with commuters stuck in a mammoth gridlock on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway for nearly two days after over 52mm of rainfall descended upon the city during the course of a single day. It flooded all arterial roads, inundated houses. While the episode hasnt occured again in the last seven years, residents say nothing much has improved. Persistent waterlogging, substandard drainage systems and crippling traffic congestion remain the pressing concerns for residents. Many of the sectors have huge drainage issues. The infrastructure prepared to pass rainwater through storm drains or other means are not well equipped to handle torrential rainfall. The whole area flood during the period of monsoon months forcing us to lock ourselves in our homes, without the slightest possibily to continue our regular livelihood, said Monu Bhati, resident of Sector 57. A Triangular turmoil The millenium seat is entwined in a high-voltage triangular contest. The BJP has once again fielded Union Minister and five-time MP Rao Inderjit Singh, who will be pitted against Congresss Raj Babbar and Jannayak Janta Partys Rahul Yadav Fazilpuria. This will be the first time when the Congress has fielded a non-Yadav candidate on the seat sidelining the veteran leader of the Ahirwal area and former minister Captain (Retd) Ajay Singh Yadav. While the move to field Babbar from Gurgaon may be an attempt to eat into the BJPs urban vote bank, the move has sparked discontent within the partys Haryana unit. Ajay Singh Yadav, who unsuccessfully contested the 2019 polls from the Gurugram seat was once again hoping for a ticket this year. He voiced his displeasure over the partys decision to choose Babbar over him. Meanwhile the JJP has declared popular Haryanvi singer Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria as its candidate in an attempt to consolidate the Yadav vote in Gurugram. Rapper-singer Fazilpuria joined JJP in 2022. Some stats According to Haryana Chief Electoral Office (CEO), Gurugram Lok Sabha constituency has the highest voter count for a parliamentary constituency in the state with more than 25 lakh voters. Among the 25,46,916 registered voters, 13,47,521 are male, 11,99,317 are female, and 78 are transgenders. The total number of eligible voters in Gurgaon, which includes assembly segments Gurgaon, Badshapur, Sohna, Pataudi, Bawal, Rewari, Nuh, Ferozepur Jhirka and Punhana, has gone up from 21.5 lakh in 2019 Lok Sabha to 25.3 lakh this time, an increase of around 18%. Haryanas largest constituency by voter count, Gurugram will have 2,407 polling booths, 74 auxiliary booths and 86 others for voters from vulnerable sections, the electoral officer has said. The deadline for filing nominations for contesting the Lok Sabha polls is May 6. The scrutiny of nominations will be done on May 7, with candidates eligible to withdraw nominations until May 9. In the 2019 LS polls, the voting percentage in the city was 64%. This time the target is to increase it to at least 75%, the Haryana CEO said. To achieve this, several unique initiatives have been undertaken by the election department, including launching the Voter in Queue app, sending polling invitations to voters akin to wedding invitations, and setting up 31 polling booths in the multi-storey societies of Gurugram. Battle of SONIPAT Sonipat, Sonepat for some, is one among the ten Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana and is considered as one of the high profile seats in the state. Sonipat, under the NCR, is situated nearly 50 km from Delhi and around 250 km from the state capital Chandigarh. Sonipat Lok Sabha seat comprises nine Assembly segments. The general elections for Sonipat are scheduled for May 25 in phase 6 and counting of votes will be done on June 4. The nine assembly constituencies are Ganaur, Rai, Kharkhauda (SC), Sonipat, Gohana, Baroda, Julana, Safidon, Jind. Sonipat parliamentary seats. While a host of aspirants have filed their nominations in this edition of the general elections, the main contenders remain the BJP and the Congress. Key candidates include BJPs Mohal Lal Badoli and the Congress Satpal Brahmachari. The INLD has fielded Anup Dahiya and the JJP has given ticket to Bhupinder Malik.In 2019, total voter turnout was 13,01,474 while the male voter turnout was 7,06,599 while the female voter turnout was 5,91,424. Similarly, in 2014, total votes polled were 9,83,234 out of which male voter turnout was 5,51,168 and the female voter turnout was 4,34,469. In the 2019 Sonipat Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chander Kaushik of the BJP won with 5,87,664 votes, securing a lead of 1,64,864 votes and a vote share of 52.03%. Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda from the Congress was the runner-up with 4,22,800 votes and a vote share of 37.43%. In the 2014 Sonipat Lok Sabha elections, Ramesh Chander of the BJP emerged victorious with 3,47,203 votes, leading by 77,414 votes and obtaining a notable vote share of 30.74%. Jagbir Singh Malik from the Congress was the runner-up with 2,69,789 votes and a vote share of 23.89%. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, the voter turnout for the constituency reached 75.8%, a notable increase from the 69.6% recorded in 2014. Female voters in 2019 numbered 6,83,042, while male voters were 8,10,843. In comparison, in 2014, male voters were 7,77,824, and female voters were 6,39,364. Both 2019 and 2014 saw intense political battles in Sonipat, involving parties like the BJP, Congress, and others. In 2009, however, the seat was with the Congress party as its candidate Jitender Singh Malik defeated BJP candidate Kishan Singh Sangwan with over 1.5 lakh votes. The Congress party candidate had got 3,38,795 or 47.56% votes while the saffron party candidate had got 1,77,511 or 24.92% votes only. BSPs Devraj Diwan had secured the third position by getting 1,12,837 or 15.84 percent votes. Haryana Janhit Partys Umesh Sharma got 42,400 or 5.95% votes in 2009 Lok Sabha elections. Surender Panwar of the Congress clinched victory in the 2019 Sonipat Assembly election with 79,438 votes, leading by 32,878 votes and capturing a substantial vote share of 59.51%. Kavita Jain from the saffron party came in second with 46,560 votes and a vote share of 34.88%. Faridabad Faridabad - one of the Lok Sabha constituencies in Haryana comprises of nine assembly segments including Hathin, Hodal, Palwal, Prithla, Faridabad NIT, Badkhal, Ballabgarh, Faridabad and Tigaon. It is a general category seat and not reserved for SC or ST. In the Faridabad assembly, BJP and the Indian National Congress are the key contenders. The key candidates are- BJPs Krishan Pal Gurjar while that of INC is Mahendra Pratap Singh. In the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections scheduled for May 25, the Faridabad constituency anticipates an intriguing contest as BJPs Krishan Pal is aiming for a third consecutive victory and has emerged as a strong contender. However, he also faces stiff competition from Congress Mahendra Pratap and JJPs Nalin Hooda. Talking about the voters in this assembly- there were as many as 1328127 total votes in the 2029 Lok Sabha Polls out of which male voters were 741280 while 583185 were female voters. In 2019 polls, BJP had secured a significant lead with 68.8% votes. However the Congress candidate Avtar Singh had only got 20.72% votes. Similarly in the assembly polls held in 2019, BJP had emerged as the winner securing 54.41% votes as compared the Congress candidate who had got 36.48% votes. Considering the fact that in last Lok Sabha polls, Faridabad had witnessed only 62% voter turnout, more than eight lakh people gathered in various establishments, including schools, colleges, industries, offices, anganwadi centres, Panchayat ghars, and public spaces, on April 8 and took pledge to ensure maximum voter turnout during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. According to many residents of Faridabad, the worst things about the constituency include issues with waste management, air pollution, and traffic congestion. Additionally, there have been concerns about the development of illegal colonies and inadequate infrastructure in certain areas. One of the residents Chaitanya Jonker said, The waterlogging in the area is common after a downpour, the residents are at risk of falling into pits as they are left with no option but to wade through slush and dirty water that remains stagnant for days. Alleging that the authorities have failed miserably in providing the basic facilities of water supply, sanitation, roads, drains, streetlights, garbage, and solid waste disposal in certain parts of Faridabad, another resident, Kapil Ahuja said, This is apparently a blot on the face of the Smart City project, on which `3000 crore had been spent in the past few years. We expect a lot from the new government. (Contributed by Ashish Srivastava, Anup Verma, Ifrah Mufti and Ujwal Jalali)
Can air taxis fly between Delhi and Gurgaon?
Collaboration between InterGlobe Enterprises and Archer introduces e-VTOL flying taxis in Indian cities. Competitive pricing, FAA and DGCA approvals pending, manufacturing in Georgia, and expansion plans for UAE, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
Gang chases bizman, damages his SUV in extortion bid
Rain relief only by weekend, city to witness hot & dry weather for 6 days
Broken roads to choked drains: Tempers run high in colonies
CRPF trooper arrested for raping woman after promising to marry her
State board to set up examination centres near homes for students with muscular dystrophy
3 years on, flats not handed over, buyers protest at project site
Fraud poses as cyber cop, cheats woman; arrested
6.3k students appear for NEET in city
Noida, Ghaziabad may extend bar hours in catch-up with Delhi, Gurugram
UP government committee is reviewing extending Noida, Ghaziabad bar hours to boost revenue. Noida owners propose bars open until 4 am. Currently, bars in Delhi can be open until 3 am while those in Gurgaon operate 24/7.
Gurgaon Lok Sabha Seat Witnessing Intense Battle Between Local and Outsider Candidates
Gurgaon Lok Sabha Seat Witnessing Intense Battle Between Local and Outsider Candidates The Gurgaon Lok Sabha constituency in Haryana is witnessing a local versus outsider contest after the Congress nominated actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar from the seat against sitting MP Rao Inderjit Singh of the ruling BJP. In his campaign, Babbar highlights his Haryana connect to beat the 'outsider' jibe while Singh appeals to voters to again go for the ''tried and tested''. According to the Congress leader, his family had arrived in Ambala after the country's Partition. ''Mein bahari nahin hoon (I am not an outsider),'' the 71-year-old former MP says, adding that he has relatives in Gurugram and Faridabad too. Singh has been targeting Babbar, saying he is an 'outsider'. Babbar's candidature was announced by the Congress on April 30. Congress leader and former Haryana minister Ajay Singh Yadav was also a strong probable from the seat. Making a stop at Badshahpur under Gurgaon constituency while campaigning recently, Babbar appeals to people to vote for a change and elect him this time. ''Gurugram mein iss baar badlaav ki bari hai.'' ''Raj Babbar will create his place in the hearts of people,'' says the actor-politician, who began his campaign after a visit to the Sheetla Mata temple in Gurgaon last week. Targeting the BJP, Babbar says that despite generating a major chunk of revenue for Haryana, Gurugram city does not have proper civic infrastructure and the situation turns bad during the monsoon season. On the other hand, BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh (74), a five-time parliamentarian, of which he has served as Gurgaon MP on three occasions (2009-till present), pitches himself as a leader who is local and understands people's needs and aspirations. He is banking on the development works carried out in Gurugram during his tenure as MP as well as his local connect. During his campaign, Singh tells the people, ''Mein Gurgaon vasiyo ka parkha hua hoon (I am your tried and tested leader). I have always raised the voice of my constituents. The strength which you give me I use that for raising your voice.'' ''Gurgaon and India are progressing. We want to bring Narendra Modi as Prime Minister again and take our country on a path of progress,'' he says. Seeking reelection, Singh, son of former Haryana chief minister late Rao Birender Singh, highlights the works done during the past 10 years in Gurugram, saying these will be further accelerated. Two decades ago Gurgaon used to be a small town, but today it is contributing 70-75 per cent revenue to the state, Singh says. After Gurgaon parliamentary constituency was carved out in 2008 and first elections for the seat were held in 2009, it was for the first time that the Congress went with a candidate who does not belong to the Yadav community, which has a sizable presence in south Haryana. Singh, a prominent Ahir leader, who joined the BJP after switching over from the Congress in 2014, had represented Gurgaon in 2009 as Congress MP. Prior to this, Singh has also served as MP twice from Mahendragarh, which is Bhiwani-Mahendragarh constituency from 2009. Among the development works, Singh highlights the inauguration (by Prime Minister Narendra Modi) of the 19km-long Haryana section of the Dwarka Expressway that will cut travel time between Delhi and Gurgaon, inauguration of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Rewari, and connecting old Gurgaon with metro, among others.
Nursing student found hanging in hostel
Pickup and drop for 85-plus and disabled voters in city
City sees years hottest day at 41.1C; temp to rise further
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Witnesses turn hostile, but court hands man 10 yrs RI for teens rape
Bars open till 4am? Noida may get a nightlife boost
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JJP Leaders Resign Due to Disagreements with Political Decision-Making
JJP Leaders Resign Due to Disagreements with Political Decision-Making Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) suffered a double blow in Gurugram on Saturday when Sube Singh Bohra and Naresh Sehrawat resigned from the party citing personal reasons. At a press conference here, Bohra said he stayed in the JJP following the policy of Jannayak Chaudhary Devi Lal and served as long as he could but for sometime now he was not able to be active in the party due to personal reasons. ''From today onwards, I announce my resignation from all posts in JJP and I have left the party. My social activism will continue for society, said Bohra, who was the former sarpanch of Wazirabad village. I will definitely contest elections from Gurgaon Assembly. I will not be active with any candidate and any party in this Lok sabha election, he said. Citing personal reasons to leave the party, Sehrawat said that Bohra is his close friend and he has always worked with him, so he is also resigning from JJP. Sehrawat, former sarpanch of Sukhrali village, was called the right hand of Haryanas former deputy CM Dushyant Chautala. Sehrawat was the spokesperson and district secretary.
BJP will win all 10 seats with good margins in Haryana: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana CM, confident in BJP's ability to tackle challenges and secure public support for governance achievements. Downplays opposition impact, emphasizing unity and performance expectations.
State polls after LS & Jat votes in mind, Cong sheds ambiguity, backs Hooda
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South se saaf, North mein half: Hooda takes dig at BJP
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Buyers of Mahira Homes now join boycott chorus
Raj Babbar returns to poll stage; can he be Gurgaons aaj ki awaaz?
In 1994, the year was 1994. Raj Babbar was filming in Ooty when he got a 'lightning call', which was a very expensive and quick version of a trunk call. During the time before mobile phones were common, these calls usually sparked a combination of curiosity and anxiety because people assumed the caller had something exciting or alarming to share.
District Administration to provide pick and drop facilities to voters above 85 yrs
Nishant Kumar Yadav facilitates pick and drop for elderly, disabled voters in Gurgaon. Voter awareness campaigns include EVM demos, 'Raahgiri' events, and MCMC monitoring paid news to enhance participation.
Congress candidate Raj Babbar files nomination from Gurgaon Lok Sabha seat
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Delhi: Trio Arrested for Railway Ticket Scalping
Delhi: Trio Arrested for Railway Ticket Scalping Three people were arrested for allegedly impersonating Travelling Ticket Examiners (TTEs) and duping Bihar-based people under the pretext of getting their railway tickets confirmed, officials said on Friday. The accused were identified as, Santosh (27), Ashutosh (26), and Afroz Ansari (37), all residents of Bihar, they said. ''These accused took cash, debit cards and other valuable articles by duping innocent people especially the railway passengers hailing from Bihar by representing themselves as TTEs, on the pretext of getting their railway tickets confirmed,'' Additional Commissioner of Police (crime) Sanjay Bhatia said. The officer further said that on April 29, a tip-off was received about one of the accused. A trap was laid near IFFCO Chowk in Gurgaon and Santosh was apprehended. During interrogation, the accused admitted that he along with his associates, Rakesh Paswan and Afroz duped a person while they were travelling in the metro on the pretext of getting his railway ticket confirmed, said the officer. ''They (accused) took him to various places near AIIMS and took all of his belongings. Later at his instance, Santosh and Afroz were apprehended from Dabri in Delhi,'' said the officer, adding that they were involved in a total of 11 cases of cheating and theft registered at different police stations in Delhi.
Congress releases another candidate list; Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli, KL Sharma from Amethi
Congress announced that its party leader Rahul Gandhi will contest Lok Sabha polls from Raebareli seat in Uttar Pradesh. Four candidates have been named in the fresh list and they include actor-turned-politician Raj Babbar from the Gurgaon constituency and former Union Minister Anand Sharma from the Kangra constituency in Himachal Pradesh.
What is a forest, really? On Haryana govt's table for the first time, criteria to define it
Haryana defines 'forest' criteria under SC's 1996 ruling, awaiting state approval to recognize Aravalis. Expert committee reports needed to increase the 3.6% forest cover, impacted by Aravali lands ownership for FCA protection.
MCG contractor offers bribe to officials, lands in ACBs net
Disconnected, unapproachable: Fazilpuria hits out at opponents
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Man handed life in jail for six-year-old boys murder
Min temp drops 2.9C, thunderstorms likely next week
Construction delay: Checks by Rera chief at 10 bldg sites in city
Another digital arrest, another big swindle
Labourer (50) dies in hit-&-run
Juvenile home in-charge booked for thrashing teen
New U-turn on Golf Course Road to help ease snarls at Genpact Chk
Third Eye: Thanda, thanda, Rangeela Varanasi & for Babbar, it's just a play
Amethi MP Smriti Irani and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi ride at night. Shyam Rangeela to contest from Varanasi. Raj Babbar, Congress' Gurgaon candidate, was PCC president and Rajya Sabha member.
5 Points On Raj Babbar, Congress Candidate For Gurgaon Lok Sabha Seat
Raj Babbar entered politics in 1989 by joining the Janata Dal.
16.7 kg Gunny Bag Tumour Removed From Man's Back In 10-Hour Op At Gurgaon Hospital
A massive tumour weighing 16.7 kg and hanging like a gunny bag on the back of a 27-year-old man was successfully removed in a 10-hour complex surgery.
Rahul Yadav Fazilpuria, JJP candidate in Gurgaon, filed nomination after roadshow with Dushyant Chautala. Supported by singers and diverse crowd, he criticized BJP's Rao Inderjeet Singh. Fazilpuria's assets, IT returns, and legal case details disclosed.
Babbar says not outsider, knows city: People will vote for change this time
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Mails sent to 5 schools in city; kids sent home
Civic woes: No work, no vote slogans get louder
Checks on payments of sanitation work soon, ULB dept sets up team
Licence renewal soon for project as developer clears 90cr dues
Woman strangled, her body found dumped in bushes
Fazilpuria files papers: Will give a tough fight
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Hes an outsider, I am yours: Inderjit attacks Babbar as campaign heats up
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Delhi-NCR Schools Face Mass Bomb Threats, Turned Hoax
New Delhi: At least 100 schools in the Delhi-NCR area received identical bomb threats by email on Wednesday, triggering mass evacuations and large-scale searches as panicked parents rushed to pick up their children. The threat was declared a hoax as nothing objectionable was found during searches. The Union home ministry said the bomb threats turned out to be a hoax. The Delhi government has, meanwhile, issued an advisory to schools asking them to ensure that emails received at their official email addresses are checked timely. Police sources said the email the schools received had the same source, suspected to be sent from Russia, aimed at creating panic. They added it was also possible that culprits may have masked their identity using the DarkNet. The special cell anti-terror unit of the Delhi police will investigate the bomb threat. The case is being registered with the special cell and a dedicated team will be formed to conduct the investigation. The matter is related to national security. It needs a deeper probe, the official said. The police will also probe foreign involvement, including of the Islamic State. Some schools of Delhi received emails regarding bomb threats. The Delhi police has conducted thorough checks of all such schools as per protocol, the Delhi police said in a post on X. Nothing objectionable has been found. It appears that these calls seem to be a hoax. We request the public not to panic and maintain peace, it said. The police said the content of the email to every school was the same, adding that it was sent from a user with email id, sawariim@mail.Ru. Kill them wherever you meet and drive them out of the places from which they drove you. There are many explosive devices in the school... reads the identical email sent to all schools. The investigation so far has revealed that Sawariim (clashing of the swords) is an Arabic word, which has been used by the Islamic State since 2014 to spread Islamist propaganda. Thus, the police is investigating if there is a conspiracy of any organisation behind these threatening emails Sources claimed that a single IP address was used to send the email to all schools. The police received at least 131 PCR calls regarding the bomb while the Delhi Fire Service got over 109 calls from different schools. They started receiving calls about the bomb threat at 6 am, an officer said. An official said that DFS also received calls even after noon and firefighters are still on the ground. Multiple private schools in Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurgaon also received the bomb threat, but the local police dismissed them as a hoax. The bomb threat was received in 16 schools in Outer district, 24 private schools in East Delhi, 18 schools in South Delhi, 21 schools in West Delhi and 10 schools in Shahdara, four in Northeast Delhi and several schools in other areas too. Special CP (Crime) Ravinder Yadav said: These emails were received in several schools. Some hospitals also received these emails on Tuesday. Thorough checking was done Even if it was a hoax call, we cannot take chances. We will conduct an investigation. Earlier in the day, the Union home ministry said there was no need to panic as the threat appeared to be a hoax. It said the Delhi police and security agencies were taking all the necessary steps as per protocol, it said. The Delhi police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing. Delhi lieutenant-governor V.K. Saxena visited one school and said that the Delhi police has traced the origin of the threat emails. Delhi education minister Atishi said nothing was found in the schools and requested parents not to panic. We are in constant touch with the police and schools. Would request parents and citizens not to panic. The school authorities will be in touch with parents wherever needed, Atishi said in a post on X. Parents and guardians rushed to the schools to pick up their children. The school administrations made announcements on the microphone as parents rushed to collect their wards. Fire tenders, ambulances and lines of police vehicles were seen on standby outside the schools, while bomb detection teams and bomb disposal squads were conducting searches inside the schools.
