Northeast Delhi riots: Tasleem Ahmed’s bail plea rejected; HC cites severity of charges | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has rejected the bail application of Tasleem Ahmed, an accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), in connection with the alleged larger conspiracy behind the 2020 north-east Delhi riots. The order was passed by a division bench comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad and Justice Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar. The violence…

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Delhi on flood watch: How ready is capital to avoid 2023 flooding redux? Encroachments raise fresh risk | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: When the Yamuna swelled and overwhelmed large parts of the city in 2023, experts considered the heavy discharge upstream less a factor for the flooding than poor preparedness, encroachments of the floodplain and obstructions in the river’s natural flow. With forecasts of another similar surge in the coming 36-48 hours, the question is…

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DU redefines learning: Students can earn course credits from ‘real world’; LSR leads implementation | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: In a significant move away from traditional classroom-based education, Delhi University has implemented some provisions of New Education Policy (NEP) that allow students to earn academic credit through real-world experiences. As part of the curriculum, students in their third to sixth semesters can now choose internships, projects or community service – termed community…

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Delhi-NCR rain fury: Yamuna above danger mark, evacuations on; Gurgaon schools, offices shut after heavy downpour | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The water level of the Yamuna river rose to 205.75 metres at Delhi’s Old Railway Bridge on Tuesday morning, crossing the danger mark of 205.33 metres. Officials warned that the river could touch the evacuation level of 206 metres by evening, posing a serious flood threat to low-lying areas. Delhi Rain Chaos: Waterlogged…

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