May 1, 2026
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From hunting lodge to cattle shed: Where squatters hold the Fort Shah Jahan’s forgotten qila lost in Delhi’s concrete jungle | Delhi News

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Once a royal retreat for Mughal emperors, the 17th-century Shikargarh in northwest Delhi’s Jaunti village now lies in ruins—its red sandstone arches and domed chambers swallowed by encroachments, cattle sheds and concrete homes. What was once Shikar-e-Khaas, the prized hunting lodge of Shah Jahan, has faded into obscurity, surviving only as a playground for children…

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Cong Maharashtra in-charge criticises state govt over flood aid delay, demands loan waiver | Pune News

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Pune: Ramesh Chennithala, the Congress committee in-charge of Maharashtra, on Saturday criticised the BJP-led Mahayuti government in the state for its alleged failure to provide assistance to farmers in flood-hit regions of Marathwada, western and central Maharashtra.Chennithala highlighted the severe damage caused by devastating floods, stating that over 50 lakh hectares of agricultural land had…

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Mumbai rains: Heavy showers lash parts of city; traffic disrupted, roads waterlogged, airlines issue advisories | Mumbai News

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NEW DELHI: Mumbai woke up to heavy overnight showers on Sunday, with the IMD Colaba observatory recording 120.8 mm of rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8.30 am. In comparison, the Santacruz observatory recorded 83.8 mm during the same period. Waterlogging has been reported in several parts of the city, including the Andheri subway, where…

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DU bans bouquets and mementos at events | Delhi News

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New Delhi: DU has barred the use of flower bouquets, mementos, and other gift items in its colleges, introducing a new protocol that changes how campus events take place. To avoid unnecessary expenditure, the university has encouraged organisers to present a single flower string, an angavastram (stole), or a fruit basket at functions. The notification…

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BMW accident: CCTV footage helps main accused Gaganpreet Makkad get bail; court calls prosecution’s case a ‘fragile foundation’ | Delhi News

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BMW crash accused Gaganpreet Kaur NEW DELHI: The main accused in the recent BMW accident case, in which a senior finance ministry official had died, was granted bail on Saturday after a court noted that CCTV footage placed the prosecution’s allegations on a “fragile foundation”.Gaganpreet Makkad (38) has been accused of hitting the Navjot Singh’s…

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Delhi ‘godman’ Swami Chaitanyananda accused of molesting 17 female students arrested from Agra | Delhi News

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Delhi Police apprehended Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have arrested self-styled ‘godman’ Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, accused of sexually harassing 17 women students and running a web of financial fraud. He was traced to Agra after weeks on the run. Police allege the 62-year-old former chairman of a Delhi management institute exploited students from…

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