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Chemist Shop Employees Arrested For Trying To Extort Money: Delhi Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

A 27-year-old man working at a chemist shop in Delhi was arrested along with a colleague for allegedly trying to extort Rs 2 crore from a businessman and threatening him, posing as a gangster lodged in Tihar prison.

Private Hospitals Welcome New Rules Easing Vaccination Access

India News | Written by Sukirti Dwivedi, Surya Ganju | Wednesday March 3, 2021

People above the age of 60 and those above 45 with illnesses are set to get easier access to vaccination. After the centre asked states to utilise all private hospitals, including those that are not empanelled under government health insurance schemes, Delhi has added 78 more private hospitals to its vaccination drive in addition to the existing 56...

India To Commemorate "Chabahar Day" On March 4: Foreign Ministry

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

India will commemorate 'Chabahar Day' on Thursday on the sidelines of the Maritime India Summit 2021 being held in Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Wednesday.

Don't Teach Us Hindutva, Why No Bharat Ratna For Savarkar Yet: Uddhav Thackeray To BJP

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday slammed the BJP over issues ranging from the commitment to Hindutva to the ongoing farmers' agitation on Delhi borders.

Man Arrested For Robbing, Killing Property Dealer In Delhi: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

A 58-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing a property dealer during a robbery bid in west Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area, police said on Wednesday.

Piyush Goyal Flags Off Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Express Special Train

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday flagged off Siddhabali Jan Shatabdi Special Train that will run between Kotdwar in Uttarakhand and Delhi junction.

Private Delhi School Teachers, Staff Protest Over Non-Payment Of Full Salaries

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The teachers and staff of the Summer Fields School, New Delhi, claimed they have been working with 50 per cent of their salaries since April 2020. They also claimed that they were yet to get the arrears for the 7th pay commission salary structure.

World Unani Day 2021: Jamia Hamdard Organises National Symposium

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The National Symposium, in hybrid mode -- a mix of both online and offline, was held by the School of Unani Medical Education and Research, Jamia Hamdard.

IP University To Organise Young Researchers’ Conference From Tomorrow

Education | Edited by Mridusmita Deka | Wednesday March 3, 2021

The theme of the young researchers’ conference is “Global Dynamics and Emerging Trends: India and Europe”. The two-day conference has been organised in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).

Two Men Alleged Of Burglary Stop To Urinate, Arrested In Delhi: Police

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Two men escaping after allegedly committing a burglary in south Delhi were arrested by a police team when they stopped for urinating in public, an official said on Wednesday.

Kapil Dev Gets First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine

ANI | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Kapil Dev got the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Delhi on Wednesday.

Taken Away For Alleged Cruelty, Delhi Court Hands Over Dogs To Their Owner

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Taken away for alleged cruelty meted out to them, a Delhi court has handed back the custody of two Golden Retriever dogs to their owner saying it would be "unjustified to deprive him of the companionship and custody of his pets".

Delhi High Court Seeks Education Ministry’s Reply On Plea For Contempt Of Not Extending 14 Years' Age In RTE

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

Justice Najmi Waziri questioned the Central government as to why decision has not been taken to extend RTE Act beyond Class 8 and upto Class 12, despite court’s directions passed in 2019.

President Ram Nath Kovind Gets First Dose Of Covid Vaccine In Delhi

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 3, 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind was administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at an army hospital on Tuesday and urged all eligible citizens to get vaccinated.

Head To Fio Pop, Saket To Lift Up Your Spirits With Great Food And Lively Ambience

Neha Grover | Wednesday March 3, 2021

With its peppy exterior and soothing interiors, and eye-popping colours to liven up the mood, Fio Pop is the newest destination in Delhi for affordable, casual dining with family and friends.