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Four hospitals in Delhi receive bomb threats second time in three days

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Four hospitals in Delhi have received bomb threats via email, according to the Delhi Fire Department. GTB Hospital, Dada Dev Hospital, Hedgewar Hospital, and Deep Chandra Bandhu Hospital have received alarming emails, raising concerns among authorities and hospital staff.

This incident marks the second time within a week that hospitals in the capital have faced such threats. On Sunday, eight hospitals, along with the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport were targeted in a similar manner.

The bomb threats were reported from Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-3, Burari Hospital, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Bara Hindu Rao Hospital, Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Dabri’s Dada Dev Hospital and Aruna Asaf Ali Government Hospital in Civil Lines, a senior DFS official said.

On May 1, over 150 schools in Delhi-NCR received an identical threat email claiming that explosives had been planted on their premises, triggering massive evacuations and searches.

Additionally, on May 14, Delhi’s Tihar Jail received a bomb threat call, prompting the administration to notify the Delhi Police. Additionally, a suspicious email was received by the jail authorities. An investigation was launched, but prison officials have reported that nothing suspicious has been found so far.

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8 Delhi hospitals, Indira Gandhi International Airport receive bomb threats

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Delhi Fire Services on Sunday said eight city hospitals and IGI Airport received bomb threats through emails, 11 days after over 150 schools in Delhi-NCR received a bomb scare of unprecedented scale.

The bomb threats were reported from Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal-3, Burari Hospital, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Bara Hindu Rao Hospital, Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital, Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Dabri’s Dada Dev Hospital and Aruna Asaf Ali Government Hospital in Civil Lines, a senior DFS official said.

According to the police sources, the airport authorities received a threat email at 6 pm. Security has been beefed up in all the hospitals in the city and additional police force deployment was made at the airport, however, nothing suspicious has been recovered from any of the locations so far.

After a call regarding the threat from Burari Hospital at 3 pm, local police, bomb squad, dog squad were rushed to the spot, Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) M K Meena said. “Teams are checking the hospital. Nothing suspicious has been found yet.” In a statement, an official at the Burari Hospital said, “At around 3 pm, we received an email regarding a bomb in the hospital. After this, all the safety measures had been thoroughly checked and everything was stable. This was the first time we received such an email.”

Sanjay Gandhi Hospital also received a threat email around 3 pm, according to officials. “Soon after the call, we immediately pressed two fire engines at both the locations. Teams have been sent at all the locations from where we are getting calls. The search operation is going on,” a DFS official said.

On May 1, over 150 schools in Delhi-NCR received an identical threat email claiming that explosives had been planted on their premises, triggering massive evacuations and searches.

The authorities later declared it a hoax. The Delhi Police’s anti-terror unit special cell traced the domain of emails to Russia and it is suspected to have been formed with the help of the dark web — an encrypted online content that allows individuals to hide their identity and location from others.

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Free electricity, universal healthcare and more: Delhi CM announces ‘Kejriwal ki 10 Guarantee’

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal introduced “Kejriwal ki Guarantee” on Sunday. This initiative promises to prioritise 10 tasks, including reclaiming Indian territory from Chinese control if the INDIA bloc gains power nationally.

The bloc, comprising political parties like AAP, Congress, Trinamool Congress, among others, aiming to challenge the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Kejriwal, fresh out of jail on interim bail, asserted that the INDIA bloc, including AAP, will lead the next government.

Addressing a press conference on Sunday, the AAP leader said people will have to choose between “Modi ki Guarantee” and “Kejriwal ki guarantee”. The latter is a “brand”, Kejriwal added.

Here are the 10 guarantees that Kejriwal is promising as part of his campaign:

24×7 Free Electricity: Ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply nationwide, with a focus on providing free electricity to economically disadvantaged households, drawing from successful models implemented in Delhi and Punjab.

Quality Education for All: Overhauling government schools across the country to provide high-quality education surpassing private institutions, with a commitment to invest ₹5 lakh crores jointly with state governments to uplift educational standards.

Universal Healthcare: Establishing Mohalla Clinics in every village and neighbourhood, transforming district hospitals into world-class facilities, and providing free healthcare to all citizens, eliminating the need for insurance-based schemes.

National Security First: Prioritising the defence of India’s territorial integrity, pledging to reclaim disputed territories from China through diplomatic efforts and granting the military full freedom to safeguard national interests.

End of ‘Agniveer Scheme’: Phasing out the ‘Agniveer Scheme’ which exploits youth in temporary army roles, ensuring permanent positions for recruits and bolstering national security without compromising on army welfare.

MSP for Farmers: Guaranteeing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers based on the Swaminathan Commission Report, empowering agricultural workers and safeguarding their livelihoods.

Full Statehood for Delhi: Granting Delhi the status of a full-fledged state, addressing long-standing demands for increased autonomy and governance authority.

Job Creation: Committing to generating 2 crore new jobs annually, fostering productive employment opportunities to combat rampant unemployment among the youth.

Corruption Eradication: Instituting comprehensive measures to eliminate corruption at all levels of government, dismantling existing systems that perpetuate dishonest practices and protecting wrongdoers.

GST Simplification: Streamlining the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework, removing bureaucratic hurdles, and providing a conducive environment for business growth and investment, with a focus on surpassing China’s manufacturing capacity.

Kejriwal, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in the Delhi excise policy scam case, was granted interim bail by the Supreme Court on Friday.

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Delhi CM Kejriwal meets AAP MLAs for first time after being released on bail

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Out on interim bail, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met all MLAs of the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday. At the meeting, the CM said the party workers did a fabulous job while he was away in jail. He said while he has to go back to jail in 21 days, the expects his party workers to continue its strongshow.

The meeting took place at the Chief Minister’s residence in Civil Lines and included discussions on the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in Delhi on May 25.

Before the meeting, sharing details on X (formerly Twitter) the CM wrote MLAs would meet at 11 am followed by a press conference at the party office at 1 pm.

आज मिलते हैं –

11 am – MLA मीटिंग

1 pm – प्रेस कांफ्रेंस पार्टी ऑफिस

4 pm – रोड शो – नई दिल्ली लोक सभा – मोती नगर

6 pm – रोड शो – पश्चिम दिल्ली लोक सभा – उत्तम नगर

आप सभी आना।

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 12, 2024

The Delhi Chief Minister also said he will host roadshows at Moti Nagar and Uttam Nagar.

AAP convenor Kejriwal conducted his first roadshow for the Lok Sabha election campaign in the South Delhi constituency on Saturday, May 11.

“This is not a good thing for the country, this is dictatorship,” said Kejriwal during the roadshow. “The common people have to fight against this dictatorship. I am fighting against this dictatorship, but I need your support…”

He also held a press conference on Saturday (May 11) where he attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and visited the Hanuman Mandir at Delhi’s Connaught Place.

In his first press conference after release from jail, he asked who would be your prime minister, reminding people that Narendra Modi had made a rule that leaders of BJP would retire after 75 years.

“PM Modi is turning 75, on 17th September. LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi, Sumitra Mahajan, and Yashwant Sinha were retired and now PM Modi is going to retire on 17th September,” Kejriwal said.

Kejriwal was released from Tihar jail on May 10 evening after 50 days. The Supreme Court granted him interim bail until June 1 to campaign for the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The Enforcement Directorate arrested the AAP national convener in an excise policy case on March 21, days after the schedule for the 2024 general elections was announced.

Meanwhile, AAP’s Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti organised a ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ cyclathon in Delhi on Sunday.

#WATCH | Aam Aadmi Party Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti organised ‘Jail Ka Jawab Vote Se’ cyclathon in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/49d3dM8dGF

— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2024

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Delhi voters can avail free rides from booths to their homes on polling day

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The Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi has tied up with a bike taxi company under which eligible voters will be provided a free ride from the polling booths to their homes on voting day. As Delhi prepares for Lok Sabha polling day on May 25, the collaboration between the office of Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and Rapido aims to address transportation barriers and encourage citizens to exercise their democratic right to vote, said a statement by the Delhi CEO’s office.

As per the arrangement with Rapido, eligible voters in Delhi will be provided with an option to avail a free of charge ride from the polling booths to their home on the day of voting. On the day of polling, voters after casting their vote can conveniently book and avail a complimentary bike ride using the Rapido app. A dedicated rider will pick up the elector from the polling station and ensure their safe return to home, the statement said.

Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi P. Krishnamurthy said, “of free bike rides on the polling day, we aim to ensure ease of voting experience and to encourage citizens to exercise their vote and contribute to the democratic process. Every vote counts and it is essential to ensure that every eligible voter can cast their vote without hindrance. Rapido has a pool of eight lakh bike drivers in Delhi with a subscriber base of 80 lakh. The availability of bike riders across Delhi will be facilitated and ensured at the designated polling booths, the statement said.

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Heat wave conditions to end across India except in Kerala and Rajasthan, says IMD

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Bringing in some respite, heat wave conditions are about to end across India except in Kerala and Rajasthan, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

“Heatwave is about to end across the country. Only in West Rajasthan and Kerala heatwave alerts have been issued. On Friday, the heatwave will only be present in West Rajasthan. We have issued it with a yellow alert because we do not have a lot of hope for the impact,” news agency ANI quoted IMD scientist Soma Sen as saying.

The IMD said rains accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are very likely over Central, East, and South Peninsular regions till May 12.

Skymet Weather said light to moderate rain is possible over Uttarakhand, Northeast India, parts of East Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Lakshadweep, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This comes as a fresh western disturbance has arrived over the Western Himalayas.

The data by the IMD showed that heat waves this April were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heatwave days predicted over the south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and the Gujarat regions.

Amid the prevailing but weakening El Nino conditions, the IMD had earlier warned of extreme heat during the April-June period, coinciding with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Hundreds of thousands of voters had to cope with the searing heat when they stepped out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the elections on April 26. Polling for 94 constituencies across 12 states will take place on May 7.

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Supreme Court issues contempt notice over felling of thousands of trees in Delhi Ridge

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice against the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) following a plea alleging the felling of thousands of trees in Delhi’s Ridge area. According to the petition, the DDA has violated the explicit orders of the Supreme Court by permitting the cutting down of trees in the protected zone.

The Ridge, also referred to as Delhi’s lungs, holds immense ecological significance. Covering an area of 35 kilometres, it serves as a habitat for various species of flora and fauna.

Situated within the Northern Aravali leopard wildlife corridor, this extension of the Aravalli range shields the national capital from the heat winds originating from Rajasthan in the west.

In response to the allegations, the apex court noted that it had previously prohibited any permission for the felling of trees in the area.

The court directed the Vice Chairman (VC) of DDA Subhasish Panda to personally appear before the court on the next date of the hearing to provide clarification and accountability on the matter.

The court has also ordered an immediate halt to all construction and tree-felling activities in the Ridge Area, instructing for a status quo until further notice.

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Scorching heat in Delhi as mercury touches 42 degree celsius

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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It’s a scorching heat in Delhi on Wednesday as the national capital recorded a maximum temperature of 42 degrees Celsius.

The city is likely to experience dry and hot weather till May 10. There may be patchy rain on May 10 and 11 which may bring some relief, a SkyMet official said.

“Heat is on. 42 degrees for Delhi is the highest maximum of the season. Dry and hot weather may continue until May 10. Patchy rain on May 10 and 11 may give short-term relief. Heat wave is possible over Rajasthan and west Madhya Pradesh. Take care,” Mahesh Palawat, vice president of Meteorology and Climate Change at Skymet Weather, said on X (formerly known as Twitter).

The data by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) showed that heat waves this April were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heatwave days predicted over the south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and the Gujarat regions.

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