New Delhi: Delhi Police’s crime branch has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, chairman of the Al Falah group, in a case of cheating and forgery registered on a complaint filed by the University Grants Commission. Jawad was earlier arrested by the enforcement directorate.“He was arrested on Jan 27 and taken on remand of four days for…
New Delhi: What often appears as addiction to content online, including games, may be a quiet plea for connection, educators and doctors say, as institutions rethink how they respond to children spending excessive time on screens. Rather than treating gaming as a discipline problem, it is now being viewed as an early indicator of emotional…
New Delhi: The number of people who are reported missing in the city has remained more or less constant in nearly a decade, according to data released by Delhi Police on Wednesday.Since 2016, the figure has hovered around 23,000 to 24,000 a year, showing no drastic surge, despite the city’s rapid population expansion and increasing…
New Delhi: Reminding Municipal Corporation of Delhi that it is 20 years since RTI Act has been enforced, Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned why MCD had failed to proactively disseminate information relating to its legislative records, proceedings of the house and resolutions online.A bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia underlined…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has busted five major cyber fraud syndicates as part of 20 worked-out cyber fraud cases in west district, involving Rs 4.8 crore. Of this, Rs 1.6 crore has been lien-marked, and Rs 39 lakh has been reverted to victims through court orders. “During the operations conducted last month, police arrested 55…
New Delhi: Six people were arrested for defrauding a real estate businessman of Rs 3.8 crore through a fraudulent stock market investment scheme. Police said the accused were part of a network that used fake investment platforms, advanced digital tools and multiple mule bank accounts to siphon off money. The syndicate was allegedly directed by…
New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a capacity-building programme for middle school teachers from Wednesday to strengthen the implementation of skill education in classes VI to VIII. In an official notification, the board said the training sessions are being held across cities — including Delhi, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad —…
In a breathtaking debut, Mikhail Turetsky’s Choir made waves in Delhi, weaving the spirit of Republic Day with a captivating mix of cherished Russian melodies and an unexpected twist featuring Bappi Lahiri’s iconic ‘Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja’ Delhiites were treated to the 80s Bollywood song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja Aaja by Bappi Lahiri, sung by legendary…
New Delhi: Major infrastructure and welfare projects aimed at accelerating Delhi’s development are set to gain momentum under this Union Budget because of enhanced central support, faster execution and a long-term vision for nation building, Delhi minister Parvesh Verma said on Tuesday. The Budget reflects a project-centric approach that prioritises roads, public services and economic…
New Delhi: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Monday began the process of finalising its budget estimates for 2026–27, even as Leader of Opposition Ankush Narang mounted a sharp attack, branding the BJP-led civic body’s proposed budget as “hawa-hawai” (hollow) and accusing it of lacking vision, execution and accountability. Addressing the House, Narang said the…
