New Delhi: As the US strikes on Venezuela thrust the South American nation into the global spotlight, Delhi carries on with a quiet reminder of an older, deeper connection. Tucked into the diplomatic avenues of Chanakyapuri is Simon Bolivar Marg, a road named decades ago after Venezuela’s “iconic liberator”.Lined with dense trees, the stretch blends…
New Delhi: Chilly north-westerly winds and dense fog led to cold day conditions in parts of Delhi on Tuesday. A yellow alert was issued for similar conditions in isolated pockets on Wednesday. The maximum temperature at Safdarjung, the city’s base station, dipped to 15.7 degrees Celsius, over three notches below normal. However, this did not…
New Delhi: Two men were allegedly beaten up in west Delhi’s Janakpuri on Tuesday by a group that suspected they were cattle smugglers. Police got a PCR call. The caller said people had caught suspected cattle smugglers near Janakpuri School and were taking him towards Najafgarh.A police team reached the spot and found a damaged…
New Delhi: In major relief for epilepsy patients, AIIMS New Delhi began providing free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) from Jan 1 for patients undergoing treatment at the institute.Until now, patients often depended on private laboratories, paying between ₹390 and ₹1,880 per test, depending on the drug. Doctors said the cost frequently discouraged routine monitoring, adversely…
New Delhi: Students with a flair for writing and storytelling will get a national platform to hone their creative skills, as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched the Budding Authors Programme 2025-26, a nationwide initiative designed to nurture young writers and encourage creative expression among students. The programme is open to students of…
New Delhi: In a suspected hit-and-run case, a 27-year-old man was killed and a 30-year-old woman injured after their scooter was struck by a vehicle on Wazirpur flyover in front of a mall in northwest Delhi’s Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, early Sunday. Police said while the man fell through the space between the two carriageways…
New Delhi: The toxicology report by Indian Veterinary Research Institute on the two chousinghas that died in Dec last year in Delhi Zoo has found phosphines in the animals’ rumen and intestines.It may have happened due to the animals’ exposure to rodenticide, said an official. The IVRI report on the two four-horned antelopes stated that…
NEW DELHI: Family members of jailed student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam expressed disappointment and anguish after the Supreme Court declined to grant them bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, observing that the two stood on a “qualitatively different footing” from five other accused who were granted relief on Monday.Khalid’s family said the…
New Delhi: For Noorain Fatima, Monday passed in a blur of phone calls. From early morning, her phone kept ringing — relatives, friends, acquaintances, all seeking confirmation, all sharing in her relief. She answered every call. “I don’t mind attending them today,” she said. “I am just happy.”The reason for the outpouring was a long-awaited…
New Delhi: The air quality index (AQI) receded from the very poor range to poor in Delhi because of strong winds. There is also a hopeful forecast that the city may see moderate readings on Tuesday. The AQI was at 244 on Monday at 4 pm, against 307 a day earlier. India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
