NEW DELHI: An elderly couple was found murdered at their residence in east Delhi’s Shahdara in the early hours of Sunday.The deceased were identified as Parvesh Bansal (65), a homemaker, and her husband, Virender Kumar Bansal (75), a retired teacher.Police received a PCR call around 12.30am from the couple’s son, who reported that both his…
New Delhi: Police arrested 3 people in connection with a burglary involving Rs 32 lakh in cash and jewellery at the residence of a senior citizen in south Delhi’s Ambedkar Nagar.The accused were identified as Ishaq alias Kalua (24), Pawan (26), and Bharat (23). Police said the burglary was reported on Jan 1, when a…
New Delhi: Two men were arrested for ATM fraud in south west Delhi, wherein they jammed the cash-dispensing shutter using metallic clips and later stole the trapped cash.The arrests were made by Kishangarh police team. Both accused were identified as Salman. Police seized 1 country-made pistol, 2 live cartridges, Rs 12,700 in cash, 4 ATM…
NEW DELHI: Delhi’s air quality stayed in the ‘poor’ category on Sunday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 298 at 7am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The deteriorating air led to breathing discomfort on prolonged exposure, even as residents woke up to a chilly and windy morning….
New Delhi: Amid growing concern over depletion of green cover and life threatening pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has sought Supreme Court’s permission to cut 473 more trees to widen the road leading to the Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) Hospital in south Delhi.The authority and its…
New Delhi: It is 4am, the temperature is in single digits and the winter cold bites sharply. But, outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences, the day has already begun, with patients or their caregivers lining up for the day’s appointments. What looks like a pile of discarded clothes or bundled rags from a distance…
New Delhi: Over four out of five Indians suffering from psychiatric disorders do not receive timely or adequate treatment, leaving millions to cope without professional care, Indian Psychiatric Society warned on Saturday, flagging one of the widest mental health treatment gaps in the world.The concern was raised at the curtain-raiser of the 77th annual national…
New Delhi: In an effort to attract more tourists, especially high-value visitors, Delhi govt will conduct an infrastructure gap analysis, develop new tourism circuits, curate city tours, cultural and heritage experiences, strengthen tourism branding, roll out festival programming, promote the concert economy and medical tourism, and step up hospitality and investment promotion. Investment in hotels,…
Weekday quiz nights are booming in Delhi, drawing crowds seeking engaging offline experiences that foster community and intellectual curiosity, offering a creative way for participants of all ages to unwind It may be Sunday today, but for many Delhiites, the week’s highlight comes later. Weekday quiz nights in Delhi are emerging as a popular evening…
New Delhi: As the city ushers in the New Year, its power system feels the heat. Data from 2019 to 2026 shows a striking pattern: electricity demand shoots up consistently around Dec 31 and Jan 1, highlighting how celebrations, extended commercial activities and the winter chill combine to push the city’s grid to its limits.The…
