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Regional Rapid Transit System Can't Be At Delhi Government's Mercy: Top Court

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

The Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) -- a corridor between Delhi, Ghaziabad and Meerut -- is "absolutely necessary" and cannot be at the "mercy" of the Delhi government, the Supreme Court said today.

Two Arrested With Heroin Worth Rs 24 Crore In Delhi

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

Two suspected members of an international drug cartel, including a Nigerian, have been arrested in New Delhi with six kg heroin worth Rs 24 crore, the police said today.

XLRI Student In Jamshedpur Dies After Accidental Fall

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

A second year student of XLRI in Jamshedpur died after falling down in the institute's premises today, the police said.

2 Women Killed In Celebratory Firing During Wedding In UP's Moradabad

Cities | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 18, 2019

Two women were killed in celebratory firing during a wedding in a Moradabad village in Uttar Pradesh, while a young bride in the national capital was injured in a similar but separate incident, police said on Friday.

Train Runs Over 25 Cows In UP's Hamirpur District

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

A train ran over 25 cows near Ragaol railway station in neighbouring Hamirpur district on Friday, officials said.

Legal Action Likely Against Kolkata Professor Over Remark On Virginity

Kolkata News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

Two days after the Jadavpur University in Kolkata removed professor Kanak Sarkar for a misogynist social media post, its Vice-Chancellor Suranjan Das has said he is mulling legal action in the case to ensure such incidents do not occur again.

Couple's Bodies Found Hanging From Tree In Uttar Pradesh

Cities | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

Dead bodies of a man and a woman were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, the police said today.

United India Rally Live Updates: Preparations Underway, Top Leaders Reach Kolkata

India News | Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Friday January 18, 2019

The stage is set for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's "United India rally" in Kolkata on Saturday, tipped to be a major gathering of anti-BJP parties ahead of the national election due by May.

Over 450 Flights Affected At Delhi Airport Due To Dense Fog

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday January 18, 2019

Dense fog in several parts of Delhi disrupted operations of 450 flights at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday morning, an airport official said.

Jaw Broken For Plucking Plums, 7-Year-Old Boy In Bihar Critical: Police

Muzaffarpur News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 18, 2019

A seven-year-old boy was beaten, his jaw broken and teeth knocked out as punishment for plucking plums from a tree in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, the police said today.

Explosion At Srinagar's High-Security Lal Chowk Damages Shops, Vehicles

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Friday January 18, 2019

Terrorists carried out two grenade attacks on security forces in Kashmir, including one in the Lal Chowk area of the city, on Friday, police said.

2 Murders In 24 Hours, Kamal Nath And His Predecessor Trade Barbs

India News | Written by Anurag Dwary | Friday January 18, 2019

The month-old Congress government in Madhya Pradesh faced sharp criticism after two murders in 24 hours. BJP leader and civic body chairman of Mandsaur, Prahlad Bandhwar, 50, was shot in full public view on Thursday. Barely a few metres away, Sandeep Agarwal, 45, a builder and local businessman was killed in the busy Vijay Nagar area of Indore.

Delhi BJP Blames Arvind Kejriwal For Death Of 331 Homeless People In City

Delhi News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday January 18, 2019

The BJP on Thursday blamed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for the death of 331 homeless people in the last 45 days due to cold conditions in the national capital, saying his government has failed on all fronts.

Bride Shot At In Delhi, Returns From Hospital For Wedding Ceremony

Delhi News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Friday January 18, 2019

The bullet brushed past the bride's legs. She received the treatment and completed the wedding rituals.

At Kumbh Mela 2019, Unique "Toilet Cafeteria" A Big Draw. See Pics

Allahabad News | Edited By Richa Taneja (With Inputs From ANI) | Friday January 18, 2019

More than 10 crore pilgrims are expected to take a dip in 'Sangam' - a confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati rivers during the 55-day long Kumbh Mela.