Doctors’ radicalisation began on social media in 2019 NEW DELHI: The radicalisation of the doctors involved in the recent ‘white-collar’ terror module that came to light with the November 10 Red Fort area bombing began as early as 2019 on social media platforms, officials said on Sunday.The investigation so far indicated a concerning shift in…
India has seen many terror attacks over the decades, but the latest blast in the heart of Delhi on November 10 has triggered some deeper questions. (AI-generated image) NEW DELHI: The scene is always calm before it happens. Crowds cheering, political rallies buzzing, soldiers chatting in a convoy, a temple road echoing with prayers, traffic…
New Delhi: Despite the winter haze on Sunday morning, Sunder Nursery was filled with people and buzzing with excitement. Soft tribal folk music played through the speakers as people made their way to a little craft village for the concluding day of the SPIC MACAY Folk and Tribal Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival was…
Delhi declares November 25 a public holiday for Guru Tegh Bahadur’s 350th martyrdom anniversary, with events at Red Fort from Nov 23-25 NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has declared November 25 a public holiday to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, with large-scale events planned at the Red Fort from November 23…
NEW DELHI: Police on Sunday detained 15 people protesting against Delhi’s worsening pollution at C Hexagon after they allegedly refused to disperse. A senior officer said the protesters used pepper spray on personnel, triggering a brief scuffle. Three to four policemen suffered irritation from the spray and were taken to hospital.Police said legal action will…
New Delhi: Residents living around the capital’s waste-to-energy (WTE) plants at Okhla, Narela-Bawana, Ghazipur and Tehkhand are among the worst hit by pollution as Delhi gasps under a shroud of very poor air.People in these neighbourhoods say the air is foul all year, and the situation is unbearable in winter, especially when the plants, burning…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has held that a delay in filing a complaint is not a ground to deny relief to senior citizens under the Senior Citizens Act, 2007. A single-judge bench of Justice Sachin Dutta made the observations while hearing a plea filed by a senior citizen challenging an order passed by the…
New Delhi: The stage that once shaped Delhi’s theatre scene is stirring back to life. After decades of silence, Kirori Mal College’s (KMC) iconic auditorium, built in 1954 and once home to some of India’s most illustrious theatre talent, is being revived, not merely repaired.When KMC first opened its doors, it was more than just…
New Delhi: The capital’s air quality worsened on Sunday, edging close to the severe bracket, as low wind speeds and dipping temperatures trapped pollutants close to the surface. A haze hung throughout the day, raising health concerns and reducing visibility.According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s 4pm air quality index (AQI), considered the day’s…
New Delhi: For the first time, admissions to entry-level classes in Delhi schools will follow the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which sets a uniform minimum age of 6+ years for Class I. According to a recent notification from Directorate of Education (DoE), the application window will open on Dec 4 and close on Dec…
