A raging inferno swept through a car accessories factory in Delhi’s Mundka industrial area on Saturday, prompting a swift response from firefighters. The blaze, whose cause remains unknown, erupted at approximately 4:30 PM and quickly engulfed the factory located near Metro Pillar No. 610. Fire officials deployed 26 fire tenders to the scene, assisted by robots in their efforts to contain the flames.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit card for the rescheduled CUET UG 2024 exam for Delhi and Silchar centers. The CUET UG 2024 May 15 exam for Delhi center and May 24 exam for Silchar candidates have been rescheduled to May 29, 2024. Candidates can download the admit card by visiting the NTA website. The admit card contains the applicant’s name, roll number, date of birth, registration number, examination city and center, and the subjects with their respective codes.
The Excise Department has issued a notification mandating the closure of all liquor stores and licensed premises in the National Capital Region (NCR) ahead of Phase 6 polling for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 in Delhi on May 25. The ban on liquor sales will be in effect from 6:00 pm on May 23 to 6:00 pm on May 25, covering Delhi, Haryana’s Faridabad, and Gurgaon. The restrictions aim to ensure free and fair voting in the elections, as per the orders of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Additionally, liquor will not be sold on June 4, the vote-counting day.
Delhi is gearing up for the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday, May 25. All eyes are on the contest between the Congress-AAP alliance and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The national capital will vote in all seven constituencies in a single phase. Several measures have been put in place to ensure a smooth polling day, including a 48-hour liquor sales ban, school closures, and additional public transportation services.
Participating voters in Delhi’s sixth phase of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 on May 25 will be treated to a variety of delectable discounts at restaurants and food outlets. Eateries around Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, and Delhi Gate are offering up to 25% off, while the Radisson Blu Hotel in Dwarka is providing 50% and 30% off on lunch and dinner buffets, respectively. McDonald’s cafes have a ‘Election Surprise Offer’ that includes a free beverage or dessert with the purchase of a Chicken/Veg Surprise Burger. Voters can also dine at Select City Walk Mall in Saket, as the management has requested discounts from participating establishments. Discounts are available upon showing proof of participation, such as an inked finger.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal has accused Bibhav Kumar, former personal secretary to party chief Arvind Kejriwal, of assaulting her at the Chief Minister’s residence. Maliwal claims she was slapped, pushed to the ground, and kicked by Kumar after she confronted him about the alleged assault. The incident reportedly occurred on May 13, when Maliwal went to meet Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal at his residence. Kumar has filed a counter-complaint, alleging that Maliwal gained unauthorized entry into the residence and verbally abused him.
On May 23, Bengaluru witnessed a security scare after three prominent hotels, including The Ottera, received email threats of a bomb attack. Authorities swiftly responded, deploying Bomb Squad and police teams to ensure safety. Meanwhile, Delhi faced a similar alert when the PM’s office at North Block received a bomb threat, prompting the deployment of fire tenders. Extensive searches were conducted but nothing suspicious was found. These incidents follow a pattern of bomb hoax emails targeting schools, hospitals, and Tihar Jail in the region. Authorities are investigating the latest threat at North Block to apprehend the culprits and ensure public safety.
In order to ensure free and fair voting, liquor stores and other licensed premises in Delhi, Faridabad, and Gurgaon will be shut down from 6 PM on May 23 to 6 PM on May 25. Additionally, there will be no liquor sale in these cities on the day of Lok Sabha Elections 2024 result announcement, June 4.
A Delhi-registered car’s engine was stolen overnight, leaving only a hollow space in the bonnet. The incident was captured on video and shared on Reddit, highlighting the audacity of thieves in the national capital. Despite the car being parked on the road, the thieves managed to remove multiple parts, including the engine and battery, without causing any disturbance or attracting attention.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi on May 25 due to severe heatwave conditions. The national capital will be facing temperatures in the heatwave category during the sixth phase of the Lok Sabha elections. Mahesh Palawat, Vice President of Skymet Weather, has urged Delhi residents to be prepared for the extreme heat, noting that temperatures are expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the polling day. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is taking measures to protect voters from the adverse effects of the heatwave, including providing water and shelter at polling stations.
