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  • Cracker Ban Goes Up In Smoke As Delhi Sees Over 300 Fire-Related Incidents On Diwali |

    Diwali 2024: The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received over 300 calls reporting fire-related incidents on Diwali, though no life-threatening cases were reported, an official said on Friday.
    Speaking to ANI, Delhi Fire Services Director Atul Garg said that between midnight and 6 am, approximately 158 fire-related incidents cases were reported.

    “There were no major calls but we received many. From 5 pm yesterday until midnight, around 192 calls were logged, and between midnight till 6 am around 158 more were reported. From 5 PM to 5 AM, in just 12 hours the 300 mark was crossed,” Atul Garg said. He further said that there was no major fire as they had increased the fire force this year for Diwali.

    “There were minor fire incidents, including one in Vikaspuri where two people became unconscious. Another incident was reported in Mangolpuri, where a woman and two children were injured. There was no major fire because we had increased the fire force this time. There were definitely a lot of calls but there were no life-threatening cases,” DFS Director Atul Garg said.

    Regarding a fire on a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus, the DFS Director said that there was a call made and the officials were told that a man was carrying potash in a DTC bus, in which a blast took place.

    “There was a call from the Najafgarh area at around 6:30 PM that a man was carrying potash in a DTC bus, in which a blast took place. Potash is mainly used in firecracker manufacturing and is highly inflammable. Two people were injured. Two fire tenders were sent to the spot,” he said.

    Earlier, a passenger and one co-passenger sustained burn injuries after crackers caught fire in a DTC bus on Thursday evening, Delhi police said. An inquiry revealed that a passenger who was carrying a small quantity of crackers caught fire on the bus.

    Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dwarka said a PCR call was received at Chhawla police station about a fire on Thursday. “Fire broke out in a DTC bus in Dwarka district. Prima facie it seems that fire broke out in firecrackers that were being carried on-board. On inquiry, it was found that a passenger was traveling in a bus carrying a small quantity of crackers. These crackers caught fire in the bus causing small burn injuries to the person carrying them and one co-passenger sitting beside him. Nothing suggesting blast has surfaced so far. Both have been shifted to IGI Hospital. Further investigation is underway,” said Delhi police

    Delhi recorded a jump in pollution levels and a smoky haze returned on Monday morning after residents flouted the ban on firecrackers on Diwali night. Most areas in the capital recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) over 350, raising health concerns for residents.

    At around 7:00 am, Anand Vihar recorded an AQI of 395, Aya Nagar stood at 352, Jahangirpuri at 390, and Dwarka reached 376. All these areas reported ‘very poor’ air quality levels, posing significant health risks.

    The pollution issue wasn’t limited to Delhi; several other cities across India, including metropolises like Chennai and Mumbai, reported similar conditions, with smog and poor air quality affecting large areas.

  • Delhi Man Playing Lord Ram In Ramlila Suffers Heart Attack During Performance, Dies |

    Delhi News: In a shocking incident, a man died after he suffered a heart attack on stage while performing the role of Lord Rama at a Ramlila in Vishwakarma Nagar in Delhi’s Shahdara, police said on Sunday. According to police, the deceased was identified as Sunil Kaushik,45. He was a property dealer.

    Following his death, Rahul Kaushik, one of his family members, told news agency PTI that Sunil was one of the founding members of the “Jai Shri Ramlila” committee, which was established in 1977. “Uncle had been performing the role of Raja Ram since 1987. He also used to sing,” he said.

    Ramleela artiste died of heart attack on stage in Shahdara, Delhi. 45 year old Sushil Kaushik was playing the role of Ram on stage. Then while speaking the dialogue he had a heart attack. #Delhi #Ramleela #HeartAttack #ViralVideo
    Types and Symptoms of #HeartAttack #AllEyesOnDasna pic.twitter.com/UP5slm4n3T
    — Nikhil Kumar Yadav (@myself_nk98) October 6, 2024

    Narrating the sequence of events, Rahul said that Sunil was performing Sita’s ‘swayamvar’ scene which required him to break the bow, however, while singing a song, he felt a sudden chest pain and went backstage, where he collapsed. His wife and son, present there, rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was put on a ventilator.

    According to Rahul, Sunil was declared dead after one hour. Speaking on the incident, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said the death could be linked with COVID vaccine. “It is a common discussion that after the COVID-19 vaccine, such cases are continuously appearing in India, where young people are dying of heart attacks while walking,” he said on X in Hindi.

    A video of the incident widely circulated on social media showed Sunil performing the scene and then rushing backstage.

    (With PTI Inputs)

  • Delhi: Doctor Shot Dead By Two Minors Patients At Kalindi Kunj Hospital |

    In a shocking incident, a doctor was shot dead inside a nursing home in southeast Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area on Thursday, police said.

    The accused came for treatment and shot Javed Akhtar, a Unani practitioner (BUMS), around 1.45 am, they said.

    According to a police officer, Akhtar was found in a chair oozing blood from the head and an inquiry revealed the possible involvement of two boys, approximately 16 years old, who had arrived at the three-bed Nima Hospital around 1 am for treatment.

    One of them had a bandaged toe and had been to the hospital also the day before, the officer said, adding, after dressing, the two boys went inside Akhtar’s cabin.

    After a while, night nursing staff Gajala Parveen and Mohammad Kamil heard a gunshot and Parveen rushed towards the cabin and found Akhtar sitting still in a pool of blood.

    Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the facility’s reception area, dressing room, and gallery.

    (With PTI Inputs)

  • Why Arvind Kejriwal Wants 2 Days To Resign From CM Post? Atishi Reveals Reason |

    Arvind Kejriwal News: Hours after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced his decision to resign from the top post, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi Singh revealed the reason behind the AAP supremo seeking two days time to step down.

    On being asked why Kejriwal needs two days time to resign, Delhi Minister Atishi said, “Today is Sunday, tomorrow is a holiday for Eid-e-Milad, so the next working day is Tuesday. That’s why two days time.” On Sunday, the Delhi Chief Minister addressed party workers and announced that he is set to resign from the CM position after two days.

    #WATCH | Delhi: On being asked why he(Delhi CM) needs two days time to resign, Delhi Minister Atishi says, “Today is Sunday, tomorrow is a holiday for Eid-e-Milad, so the next working day is Tuesday. That’s why two days time” pic.twitter.com/QjFopplRsY
    — ANI (@ANI) September 15, 2024

    This comes two days after the Supreme Court granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering cases pertaining to the now scrapped excise policy in the national capital. 

    The AAP national convenor further stated that he would take the chief minister’s position again if the people chose him in the upcoming election. “I would not sit on the CM chair until the people give their verdict… I will go to every house and street and not sit on the CM chair till I get a verdict from the people,” he said.

    The AAP chief demanded that elections be held in November, along with the with the Maharashtra election, and added that until then, someone else from the party will be the Chief Minister.

  • Pro-Pakistan Slogans In Delhi House: Police Probing Terror Angle |

    New Delhi: A man was arrested in Rohini after receiving a complaint that he had written pro-Pakistan slogans on the wall of his flat, officials said. The incident came to light after a video filmed by a resident of capital city’s Avantika area garnered attention on social media. In the clip, the resident begins by sharing his location (Avantika C-Block) and then discusses having received information about a nearby building covered in pro-Pakistan slogans. 

    The local points out the building that he asserts has pro-Pakistan posters. He then enters the building with a group of people, including police officers. Inside, he shows the viewers the posters and comments that it looks like the building is occupied by a ‘terrorist organization.’ The posters feature extensive messages about Pakistan, and one prominently displays the phrase “Long Live Pakistan.” 

    The apartment featured in the clip appears small and dimly lit, cluttered with utensils and old, rusty furniture. As they proceed into a dark room with almost no visibility, they discover an elderly man sitting on the floor, seemingly holding an alcoholic beverage. The man becomes visible only when some individuals switch on their mobile flashlights. 

    The local then starts questioning the individual, asking why he is engaging in such actions while residing in India. Meanwhile, others present can be heard suggesting the man appears mentally unstable and shouting remarks like, “(Tujhe Pakistan jaana hain toh Pakistan jaa) If you want to go to Pakistan, then go to Pakistan!” 

    The individual being questioned seemed in an intoxicated state, he insisted, “Only one person will ask a question at a time; I will not answer otherwise.” When one person complies and asks why he is acting this way, he responds, “It is my love for Pakistan.” He then continues to question why everyone is interrogating him. Those present there warned him by saying that he should not engage in such behavior while in India. 

    “We got information from locals that a man staying at Avantika C-Block area of Rohini wrote some slogans supporting Pakistan on a wall of his flat. Initial investigation suggested that the man is not mentally stable and stays in the flat alone,” a senior police officer told PTI. 

    The officer further stated that they were investigating whether the man had any ties to Pakistan or any organisation.

  • Delhi Records 52.3 Degrees Temperature, Highest Ever So Far; Check Weather Update |

    Delhi Weather Update: Delhi today registered a temperature of 52.3 degrees celsius, the highest ever in the history of the national capital. The record temperature was registered at Delhi’s Mungeshpur. Amid the red alert and heatwave warning, Delhi’s power load has also surged to a record high. 

    Delhi’s peak power demand clocked 8302 MW, the highest ever in the history of the city. Delhi’s peak power demand had clocked 8000 MW on May 22. According to DISCOM officials, Delhi’s power demand has breached 7000 MW in the last 12 days.

    The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted heat wave to severe heat wave conditions at most places over Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, and at many places over Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.

    Amid the heatwave, the Delhi Government issued an advisory regarding the usage of water. The Aam Aadmi Party government said that it has issued instructions to the CEO of the Delhi Jal Board to stop the wastage of water and ordered the formation of 200 teams to prevent the wastage of water across the city. “Car washing, overflowing of water tanks and use of domestic water connections for commercial purposes or at construction sites will be considered as a waste of water. Instructions were issued to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on those wasting water,” said AAP.

    On the other hand, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi VK Saxena issued an advisory ordering people to allow labourers to get 3 hours off between 12 noon and 3pm.  

  • Delhi Hospital Fire: Six Babies Dead, 11 Rescued After Massive Fire |

    Hours after the tragic Rajkot gaming zone fire, a children’s hospital in Delhi got engulfed in fire leading to the death of six babies while several others suffered injuries. A total of 11 babies were rescued after the fire broke out at the children’s hospital – New Born Baby Care Hospital – in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar area last night. The Delhi Fire Services officials rushed to the spot and the rescue and relief operations are still underway.

    The Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Naveen Chheenchin, the owner of Baby Care New Born Hospital, under IPC sections 336, 304A, and 34. An investigation is underway to determine whether the hospital had a fire NOC. The hospital owner is currently absconding.

    #WATCH | Delhi: Morning visuals from a newborn Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar where a massive fire broke out last night claiming the lives of 6 newborn babies.

    One newborn baby is on the ventilator and 5 others are admitted to a hospital. pic.twitter.com/cLvIUWIx9e
    — ANI (@ANI) May 26, 2024

    Rajendra Atwal, Fire Officer said that the fire department received distress call at 11:32 pm. ” A total 16 fire tenders reached the spot and fire has been extinguished completely. 2 buildings were affected by the fire, one is the hospital building and 2 floors of a residential building on the right side also caught fire…11-12 people were rescued and they were taken to hospital.”

    #WATCH | Delhi: A massive fire broke out at a New Born Baby Care Hospital in Vivek Vihar; more details awaited. pic.twitter.com/8tSIE2BnB9
    — ANI (@ANI) May 25, 2024

    The rescued newborns have been shifted to East Delhi Advance NICU hospital where they are being provided required healthcare assistance.

    The tragic incident in Delhi happened hours after the Rajkot gaming zone fire claiming the lives of 28 including 14 children. A massive fire broke out at the gaming zone last evening resulting in several casualties. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi has announced probe by an SIT. 

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu have expressed grief on the incident. The fire tragedy in Rajkot has saddened us all. In my telephone conversation with him a short while ago, Gujarat CM Bhupendrabhai Patel Ji told me about the efforts underway to ensure all possible assistance is provided to those who have been affected,” said Modi in a tweet.

  • ‘PM Modi’s Office Plotting Attack Against Arvind Kejriwal’: AAP’s Sanjay Singh Levels Shocking Allegations On BJP |

    Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh has made serious allegations against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Narendra Modi government. In a press conference on Monday, Singh alleged that a conspiracy is being hatched by the PMO to attack Arvind Kejriwal. Sanjay Singh said that the BJP has tried to attack Arvind Kejriwal many times. Now he is being openly threatened. Threats of attacks are being made at Patel Nagar metro station and Rajiv Chowk metro station. It is being run by the BJP and the PMO. Modi ji’s level of hatred for Delhi CM has gone so far that he can go to any extent. “If anything happens to Kejriwal, BJP and PMO are responsible.”

    “I want to tell the government, the administration and the Election Commission that if anything happens to Kejriwal, the BJP and the PMO will be directly responsible for it. “Patel Nagar is a photo of the Metro. The threat is written by a person named Ankit Goyal. If you read its language, it is the same language that the BJP speaks. Threats are being written to attack Arvind Kejriwal at Patel Nagar metro station and inside the metro. A similar threat has been written on the Rajiv Chowk Metro.

    बड़ा खुलासा! भाजपा CM @ArvindKejriwal पर हमले की योजना बना रही है l Important Press Conference l LIVE https://t.co/5pO23PX4U9
    — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) May 20, 2024

    “On behalf of all party MPs and MLAs, we are also writing to the Election Commission and will also seek an appointment with them. This is the language of the BJP. The Election Commission should take cognizance of this matter and take immediate action,” he said.

  • ‘So Proud Of NDMC…’: Danish Envoy Hours After Calling Out Trash-Ridden New Delhi Lane In Viral Video |

    Denmark’s envoy to India Freddy Svane said on Wednesday that he is pleased with the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) official’s quick responce after he posted a video highlighting a trash-filled service lane near the Danish and Greek embassies in New Delhi. “This is the service lane; I posted a video a few hours ago to demonstrate that it can be a mess, but it only requires human intervention. And here we have the NDMC heroes who listened to this, not complaining, just . Why should we leave such a beautiful lane for a service lane full of trash? And now these great people have taken action, which is fantastic. “I am so proud that the NDMC took action in minutes,” news agency ANI quoted Svane as saying.

    “We will not file complaints because that is not the issue. It’s not about pointing at someone. This is about using your human nature to point out an issue that affects all of us. This is about individual action, which is extremely important. So we are not filing complaints. I’m not complaining about x, y, or z, but I am very proud and grateful that the NDMC acted quickly,” he added while speaking to ANI.

    Freddy Svane, the Danish envoy to India, issued an urgent call for action on Wednesday in response to the deteriorating state of cleanliness near New Delhi embassies.

    Standing near his embassy in what should have been a service lane, the envoy pointed to trash strewn about, lamented the unsanitary conditions, and urged authorities to prioritise action over rhetoric. After he posted the video, the NDMC quickly took charge of the situation and launched a cleanliness drive near the embassies and service lane.

    In the video obtained by ANI, a JCB and sanitation workers are seen cleaning up the area and collecting garbage. Envoy also highlighted the officials’ prompt response after he posted a video, stating that he posted the video because he was saddened by the unclean area as a result of human misbehaviour.
     

  • G20 Summit declaration despatched ‘certain sign’ to take on international demanding situations: China

    China on Monday mentioned the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration has despatched a “certain sign” that the member nations of the influential grouping are becoming a member of fingers in tackling international demanding situations and financial restoration.

    India on Saturday pulled off a large diplomatic win after the G20 summit held underneath its presidency followed a consensus declaration overcoming main variations at the Russia-Ukraine struggle, as Top Minister Narendra Modi referred to as for finishing the “international consider deficit”.

    “The declaration launched by way of the G20 summit displays that China’s proposition is a great sign,” Chinese language International Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning instructed a media briefing right here based on a query on how Beijing perspectives the result of the G20 summit which concluded on Sunday.

    Chinese language Premier Li Qiang attended the summit, deputising for President Xi Jinping.

    The declaration additionally “alerts that the G20 nations are becoming a member of fingers in tackling international demanding situations, sending a good sign to the sector about financial restoration,” Mao mentioned.

    All the way through the preparation procedure, China additionally performed a “optimistic position and in addition connected significance to the troubles of growing nations and supported the result which used to be conducive to international commonplace construction”, she mentioned.

    Mao mentioned China has at all times connected significance to the G20 grouping and helps its paintings.

    “We give a boost to the G20 unity and cooperation in tackling dangers to the sector financial system and quite a lot of construction sectors,” the spokesperson mentioned.

    Premier Li all through his attendance absolutely recounted China’s place and propositions on G20 cooperation, she mentioned.

    “He championed that every one nations want to adhere to the unique aspiration of unity and cooperation and shoulder the accountability of time and advertise a partnership conducive to international financial restoration, openness, cooperation and sustainable construction,” Mao mentioned.

    The G20 member nations constitute round 85 p.c of the worldwide GDP, over 75 p.c of worldwide business, and about two-thirds of the sector inhabitants.

    The grouping accommodates Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, america and the Eu Union.

    On Saturday, the African Union used to be admitted as G20’s everlasting member.

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    Sept. 11, 2023