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Raped repeatedly by her maternal uncle ever since she was a toddler and had to later undergo multiple abortions, a nearly 40-year-old woman has finally been able to get him to face trial in a Delhi court. (Representational Image)

Raped for years since she was 4, woman, 40, takes uncle to court: Police

The woman in her complaint had also alleged that the sons of the accused and other relatives had threatened to kill her.

10 Dec 2019 8:27 PM

A fire broke out again on Monday morning in the same factory building where 43 people died after the structure got engulfed in a massive fire at Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road in North Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

Another fire breaks out at same Anaj Mandi building where 43 people died

Soon after receiving the report about today's firing, the four fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

09 Dec 2019 9:18 AM

Thirty two people were killed after a fire broke out in a house in Anaj Mandi on Rani Jhansi Road here on Sunday morning, a Delhi Fire Service official said. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi fire: Death toll reaches 43, factory had no fire clearance, safety equipment

Many people trapped inside were rescued and rushed to RML Hospital and Hindu Rao Hospital, they said.

08 Dec 2019 9:34 AM

Pollution levels in a few areas, including Jahangirpuri (405), Rohini (404) and Nehru Nagar (406) shot up to severe levels. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality turns 'very poor', crosses 300 mark for first time in 11 days

The air quality index in the city crossed the 300 mark for the first time in 11 days and stood at 339 at 8 am.

05 Dec 2019 10:48 AM

Delhi’s gangster, Neeraj Bawana, ha sent a list of demands to superintendent which he says are essential for him to “pass time and maintain sanity” in the prison. (Photo: File)

'Want non-veg food, ipod: Delhi gangster Neeraj Bawana's demand to pass time in jail

The jail’s superintendent reportedly told Bawana that he can avail the prison’s in-house radio service to pass his time.

03 Dec 2019 2:57 PM

Several places in the north India experienced the coldest day of the winter on December 2, as the mercury dipped below the season's average, with Leh recording a minimum temperature of -14.4 degrees Celsius. (Representational Image)

Winter chill sets across North; Leh at -14, Delhi and J&K at 8 degrees on Monday

On Sunday, the minimum temperature in the national capital was 9.4 degrees Celsius while the maximum was recorded at 23.4 degrees Celsius.

03 Dec 2019 11:52 AM

In a major relief for the people in the national capital, the air quality improved to "moderate" and even "satisfactory" at some places on Thursday, a day after mild showers were witnessed across the city. (Photo: File)

Relief for Delhiites as air quality improves to 'moderate' after mild showers

The air quality index standards for PM 10 and PM 2.5 at Lodhi was at 105 and 86, respectively.

28 Nov 2019 10:13 AM

An AQI between 0-50 is considered good, 51-100 is satisfactory, 101-200 moderate, 201-300 poor, 301-400 very poor and 401-500 is marked as severe/hazardous. (Photo: file)

Despite early morning drizzle, Delhi's air quality remains in 'poor' zone

The capital received a drizzle in the morning but it did not bring down the pollution levels.

26 Nov 2019 10:59 AM

The air quality in the national capital continued to improve on Monday morning, although the overall AQI docked at 218, which falls in the 'poor' category. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality continues to improve, AQI drops to 218

As per IMD, strong surface winds are expected during day time that is expected to further improve the air quality.

25 Nov 2019 9:53 AM

Emraan Hashmi takes off to Delhi for 'Chehre' shoot, flags air pollution

The 40-year-old actor was travelling to Delhi after which he is scheduled to fly to Poland for the shoot.

22 Nov 2019 7:32 PM

The top apps that have had people hooked even during pollution in Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

4 in-demand apps that have people hooked

People inclined towards on-demand home services to avoid stepping out in the toxic smog.

20 Nov 2019 2:21 PM

CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Monday condemned the police action on protesting students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, saying it was not the right way to deal with democratic protests. (Photo: File)

'This is Modi's emergency': Yechury on police action against protesting JNU students

Yechury, who was JNU students' union president during Emergency, said peaceful demonstration was a democratic right in a democratic society.

18 Nov 2019 4:05 PM

"Missing" posters of Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker Gautam Gambhir, who drew criticism for skipping a crucial meeting two days ago on pollution, purportedly surfaced across Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: ANI)

'Missing. Have you seen him?' Gambhir's missing posters in Delhi as he skips pollution meet

The meeting was ultimately called off as lawmakers and bureaucrats were absent.

18 Nov 2019 1:48 PM

Hundreds of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students in Delhi were stopped near campus soon after they began marching towards the Parliament on Monday. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

Protesting JNU students stopped by cops during march to Parliament

Police officials said adequate security arrangements have also been made along the route of the march.

18 Nov 2019 12:58 PM

Taking a veiled dig at his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that instead of buying a Rs 191 crore-plane for himself he preferred to provide free ride to women in public transport buses. (Photo: File)

Didnt buy plane, made travelling free for women: Kejriwal slams Rupani for transport jibe

The chief minister said that cost of road construction will be brought down by reusing old road material.

18 Nov 2019 10:26 AM

After being submerged under thick smog in the last few days, the quality of air in the national capital region has moved from "poor" category to "moderate" category on Monday. (Photo: File)

Air quality improves in Delhi, AQI in 'moderate' category

With a sunny morning, the residents took a sigh of relief hoping to see brighter mornings in the upcoming days.

18 Nov 2019 9:35 AM

Tap water in Mumbai is safe to drink, a study by the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry has found that the samples collected from the financial capital are compliant with the Indian standards for drinking water, according to a report. (Representational Image)

Tap water drinkable only in Mumbai; Delhi, 13 state capitals fail test

The solution to this problem is to make compliance of quality standards for piped water mandatory across the country.

17 Nov 2019 2:31 PM

The overall air quality in Delhi continued to remain in 'very poor' category for the second consecutive day on Sunday, according to System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR). (Photo: File)

Delhi breathes easier as AQI improves to 'poor'category

The spike in air pollution in the national capital is primarily due to insufficient rainfall and low wind speed.

17 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

Goa's Director General of Police (DGP) Pranab Nanda passed away in Delhi after suffering a cardiac arrest. (Photo: ANI)

During official visit to Delhi, Goa top cop dies of cardiac arrest

Nanda was in the national capital when he suffered a cardiac arrest on Saturday early morning.

16 Nov 2019 10:33 AM

The overall air quality in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Delhi air quality remains in ‘severe’ category after marginal improvement

The Chief Minister had said that state government will take a decision on Monday on the continuation of the scheme.

16 Nov 2019 9:17 AM

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