Delhi and Beyond

-August 18, 2022

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

According to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am stated, the national death toll climbed to 5,27,206 with 72 fatalities, including 29 fatalities by Kerala.

-August 18, 2022

UP woman chops-off her live-in partner’s penis in bid to save minor daughter from rape

UP woman chops-off her live-in partner’s penis in bid to save minor daughter from rape

The woman said that her live-in partner, with whom she was residing for 2 years, attempted to sexually assault her daughter while she was away at the farm for work.

-August 18, 2022

Gurugram: Light to moderate rainfall till Aug 21, but no change in temperature likely

Gurugram: Light to moderate rainfall till Aug 21, but no change in temperature likely

The city experienced strong winds in the past few days that dispersed the pollutants in the atmosphere, according to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

-August 18, 2022

Dessert for all: This Kerala church made a 827-kg cake to mark saint’s birthday

Dessert for all: This Kerala church made a 827-kg cake to mark saint’s birthday

The 110 feet tall and six-feet wide cake, was displayed at the Chettikkad church premises for devotees to have a glimpse, on Tuesday.

-August 18, 2022

Yamuna water level recedes briefly as Delhi govt continues evacuation drive

Yamuna water level recedes briefly as Delhi govt continues evacuation drive

The water level on the Yamuna river in the national capital receded slightly but was still above the warning mark of 204.5 metres, officials said on Thursday

-August 18, 2022

Delhi Lt Governor urges Home Ministry to take action against IAS officer in Rs 50 lakh bribery case

Delhi Lt Governor urges Home Ministry to take action against IAS officer in Rs 50 lakh bribery case

Saxena has recommended action against Rai, a 2007-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, for indulging in "misconduct while performing official duty

-August 18, 2022

Delhi Traffic Police’s witty road safety tweet has a message for all drivers – ‘Jaagte Raho’

Delhi Traffic Police’s witty road safety tweet has a message for all drivers – ‘Jaagte Raho’

The video showed a chauffeur driving a car on a busy road with a conclusive message of “Jaagte Raho (Keep staying awake) If you are feeling drowsy, take a break”

-August 18, 2022

Constant taunts, comparing wife with other women amounts to mental cruelty: Kerala HC

Constant taunts, comparing wife with other women amounts to mental cruelty: Kerala HC

The high court further said that the husband's conduct was not an outcome of the normal wear and tear of family life as the couple cohabited for a short period of time.