New Delhi: Delhi govt is planning to empower district magistrates by bringing local officials of key departments under their supervision. As part of the ongoing restructuring of revenue districts — already expanded from 11 to 13, including the creation of three new ones and the scrapping of Shahdara — officials said govt is now working…
New Delhi: Eighteen-year-old Aryan Yadav stepped out into the cold night for a friend’s wedding, taking the shortcut towards Shastri Nagar. Hours later, he lay bleeding on that very corner, stabbed during a robbery attempt after refusing to give up his phone. His family described him as the family’s “daring” child, a JEE aspirant who…
New Delhi: Delhi govt is set to release its electric vehicle (EV) policy soon, with special emphasis on the challenge of safely disposing of and recycling used lithium-ion batteries.According to senior officials, battery waste has emerged as a pressing concern as EV adoption, particularly among two-wheelers and commercial fleets, has risen sharply in the national…
New Delhi: Every year, National Street Food Festival draws sizeable crowds with its dependable favourites — dahi jalebi, ragi dosa, nadru ke kebab, egg tikhari, sticky rice and golgappas. But the real charm of the festival lies in the flavours tucked away in corners, where lesser-known regional recipes and unique fusions steal the show.Being held…
New Delhi: Education minister Ashish Sood on Friday announced that all procedures and rules specified under Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act 2025 would be implemented immediately. The measures include the scrutiny of schools, evaluation of fee proposals, issuance of permissions, and systematic reporting and monitoring. “We will issue the…
New Delhi: A 52-year-old woman and her two sons were found dead at their Kalkaji residence in southeast Delhi on Friday afternoon. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Investigators also found an alleged suicide note, indicating that the family had been struggling with financial difficulties. After receiving a PCR call around 2.47…
New Delhi: Police arrested a 43-year-old man who had been absconding for 11 years in a 2014 Ranhola murder case. Lakhan Singh, 43, was traced to Kasganj in Uttar Pradesh after years of hiding across Rajasthan, Haryana, and UP.The case dates back to Nov 21, 2014, when Ranhola police found a body lying along the…
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed appointment letters to 36 dependents of families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots at a ceremony held at the Delhi Secretariat. Gupta said the jobs would not only offer financial stability but also help ensure a “dignified and secure life” for the beneficiaries. “This day brings…
New Delhi: Twelve-year-old Khalid, a child with an intellectual disability, woke up early on Thursday in his Peeragarhi slum home and put on his best clothes. The out-of-school boy was beaming with excitement — he was going to a Christmas carnival at a school for children with special needs.Along with 19 other children from slum…
Cabinet approves recast of 11 revenue districts into 13 NEW DELHI: In a major restructuring of administrative boundaries, the Delhi cabinet on Wednesday approved the reorganisation of the capital’s 11 revenue districts into 13, bringing them in line with its municipal zones. Three new districts — Old Delhi, Central North and Outer North — have…
