DH Evening Brief: January 6, 2022
Key conspirator in 'Bulli Bai' app case arrested from Assam
A 20-year-old engineering student, whom Delhi Police describes as the “main conspirator and creator” of the derogatory ‘Bulli Bai’ app that posted pictures of over 100 Muslim women and conducted online auctions, was arrested from Assam on Thursday. Read more
Reliance invests Rs 1,489 crore for 25.8% stake in delivery firm Dunzo
Reliance Industries Ltd's retail arm has invested $200 million (Rs 1,489 crore) in online delivery platform Dunzo as it looks to get a foothold in the country's rapidly growing market of quick delivery. Read more
Gujarat: 6 factory workers die, 22 hospitalised after inhaling toxic chemical fumes
At least six persons were killed and 20 others are battling for life in a hospital after a gas leak in Surat early Thursday morning. Read more
India’s rising Omicron wave brings a grim sense of déjà vu
When the Omicron coronavirus variant spread through India late in December, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the nation to be vigilant and follow medical guidelines. Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of the capital region of Delhi, swiftly introduced night curfews, shut down movie theatres and slashed restaurants and public transport to half capacity. Read more
Explainer | Why was Novak Djokovic not let into Australia?
Novak Djokovic came within one victory of sweeping all four of last year's Grand Slam tennis tournaments and entered 2022 needing one title to set the men's record of 21 major championships. Read more