[ad_1] The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday morning banned the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates, including the Rehab India Foundation (RIF) and Campus Front of India, for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The MHA banned the PFI and its associates and issued the gazette notification a day after … Read More “Centre bans PFI and eight affiliate organisations for 5 years, cites ‘unlawful activities’” »
NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on the controversial Islamist outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), Delhi Police apprehended at least 32 of its alleged members in simultaneous raids at several locations in Delhi early on Tuesday. The raids were conducted as part of a joint exercise based on inputs shared by a central intelligence … Read More “32 PFI members held in raids across Delhi | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] How Delhi cops kept ops against PFI under wraps A list with names and addresses of workers and “sympathisers” of the Popular Front of India (PFI) was shared with all units of the Delhi Police Special Cell on Monday by intelligence agencies, and they were asked to verify the current location of each person. … Read More “Delhi News Live Updates: Yamuna river continues to flow above danger mark” »
NEW DELHI: With a sudden rise in the level of the Yamuna, which is currently flowing one metre above the danger mark, authorities have started evacuating thousands of people living in Delhi’s low-lying areas. Northern Railway has suspended movement of trains from the old Yamuna bridge as a precautionary measure. Through its stretch in Delhi, … Read More “Delhi: Yamuna past danger mark, 12,000 evacuated | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] “It was a joint, coordinated action against PFI suspects. Thirty persons detained so far. We will provide further details,” Delhi Police spokesperson Suman Nalwa said. Sources said on Monday evening, the Delhi police headquarters informed all the district deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) about the drive against PFI. They were asked to provide assistance … Read More “Delhi Police conduct multiple raids, detain 30 PFI workers, sympathisers” »
NEW DELHI: With a sudden rise in the level of the Yamuna, which is currently flowing one metre above the danger mark, authorities have started evacuating thousands of people living in Delhi’s low-lying areas. Northern Railway has suspended movement of trains from the old Yamuna bridge as a precautionary measure. Through its stretch in Delhi, … Read More “Delhi: Thousands evacuated as Yamuna overflows | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] “India resides in the University and the University resides in India,” said former Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Dinesh Singh on Tuesday at the launch of a new anthology, Delhi University: Celebrating 100 Glorious Years. As Delhi University is celebrating its centenary year, the anthology — with contributing pieces by 93 alumni — has been edited … Read More “Hardeep Puri to Imtiaz Ali — a DU reunion like no other” »
NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allocated Rs 28 crore to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for various work, including structural repair and renovation in academic buildings, hostels and staff quarters. The university had earlier sought Rs 56 crore for the different projects. As the first installment of Rs 14 crore has been released, … Read More “Delhi: UGC allocates Rs 28 crore to carry out repairs, renovation at JNU | Delhi News” »
[ad_1] “He was called in for questioning several times over the past few days. Today, he was called in the morning and we knew he would be arrested either today or in a day or two,” said a party leader on condition of anonymity. Sources also said they “expect two other senior party leaders to … Read More “Expected Nair arrest, says party, puts up spirited defence” »
NEW DELHI: The modified Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to counter air pollution will come into force when the forecast shows that air quality is likely to touch the ‘poor’ category. The sub-committee constituted by the Commission for Air Quality Management for implementation of GRAP will conduct the first meeting to review the action plan. … Read More “Delhi: New GRAP to come into force at first hint of AQI turning poor | Delhi News” »