Delhi's vehicle count surpasses the combined total of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, exacerbating congestion due to daily influx from NCR cities. Private vehicles constitute a significant portion, with Delhi accounting for over half of those registered in the four mega cities. While banks provide vehicle loans, the region leads in adopting BS emission norms, with a substantial number of vehicles complying with BS-VI standards.
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Mac McClung dominated NBA Dunk Week with incredible dunks. Stephen and Ayesha Curry watched in amazement. McClung's performance included dunks over Evan Mobley and even a car. The NBA highlighted top dunks from the 2024-2025 season. Fans enjoyed the recap of impressive plays by LeBron James and others. McClung won the dunk contest for the third time and received $310,000.
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NBA star Damian Lillard rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers. He shared a heartwarming moment with his daughter. She was happy about not returning to Milwaukee. Lillard revealed this on a podcast. He had spent a season with the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard's daughter had grown accustomed to flying between cities. He expressed that being back in Portland felt right.
Delhi Police cracked down on a significant drug trafficking operation. They seized drugs worth over Rs 100 crore. Five foreign nationals got arrested. The syndicate operated across multiple countries. It used encrypted channels and forged documents. The police recovered cocaine, MDMA, and OG ganja. The investigation revealed a complex money laundering scheme. Authorities are further investigating the network.
Families of British victims from the Air India crash are facing further anguish as some received misidentified remains. Errors came to light during DNA verification, leading to cancelled funerals and the discovery of "commingled" remains. Authorities are urged to provide explanations for the distress caused by these mistakes, which compound the tragedy of the fatal crash.
Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened flat in trade on Monday. While Nifty50 was near 24,950, BSE Sensex was down around 50 points.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke against expansionism. He indirectly referred to China's actions in the Indo-Pacific. This statement occurred during a press briefing with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Both leaders discussed peace and stability. They also addressed the Ukraine conflict and West Asia situation. Respect for sovereignty is essential. China's assertiveness is a global concern.
Bhupesh Baghel accuses the Enforcement Directorate of arresting his son, Chaitanya, to suppress voices against the Adani Group, alleging the conglomerate violates environmental norms in Chhattisgarh. Baghel claims the state assembly's resolution on Adani's tree felling was ignored, and his son's arrest coincided with plans to raise the issue in the assembly. The ED alleges Chaitanya laundered Rs 16.
Chanda Kochhar, former CEO of ICICI Bank, was found guilty of accepting bribes. The appellate tribunal stated that she received Rs 64 crore through her husband from Videocon group. This payment was a quid-pro-quo for sanctioning a Rs 300 crore loan. The tribunal criticized the previous relief given to the accused. It validated the ED's attachment of assets.