New Delhi: For Chunni Lal and Tela Devi, road trips to Delhi from Mandi, their hometown in Himachal Pradesh, have been a familiar routine for years. This week, too, everything seemed normal till they ran into Amro, a sniffer dog. Their veneer of quiet domesticity quickly wore off, and Delhi Police found over 2 kg…
New Delhi: Victims of cybercrime who have lost Rs 1 lakh or more can now lodge an e-FIR, a facility earlier limited to cases in which Rs 10 lakh or more was lost. The e-FIR can be lodged either by calling the 1930 helpline or visiting a police station. The initiative will be rolled out…
New Delhi: From Nov 1 onwards, govt enforcement teams will be on vigil at major toll plazas and border points to bar the entry of commercial vehicles registered in other states that are BS-III compliant or older.The move follows a decision by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) earlier this month. It is in…
Shuhei Hamada, a third-generation green tea entrepreneur from Japan, recently hosted a matcha making workshop in the city Fuelled by social media buzz, matcha is fast becoming Delhi’s latest obsession. Once seen as a niche wellness drink, the vibrant green tea powder has now found its tribe – with pop-ups, tasting events, and cafés dedicated…
New Delhi: Police have arrested Aqil Khan, father of a DU student, in connection with a staged acid attack in Bharat Nagar, northwest Delhi. Police said Khan was arrested from jail, where he was previously lodged in a rape case. He allegedly staged the attack to frame the husband of the rape survivor. “Khan is…
New Delhi: In a bid to strengthen Delhi’s public healthcare system, govt has announced a recruitment drive to fill 1,593 posts of senior residents across its hospitals and medical institutions.The move aims to address a long pending doctor shortage in key specialities and improve patient care delivery. The department of health and family welfare has…
New Delhi: Vehicular and pedestrian movement will face restrictions across several key routes in the New Delhi area on Oct 31 to facilitate the tribute ceremony for Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day), marking the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. According to Delhi Traffic Police, movement will be affected on Ashoka Road, Sansad Marg,…
New Delhi: Police have busted an inter-state cybercrime network that allegedly defrauded people by impersonating officials from the Delhi Jal Board, banks and power companies, and by sending malicious Android package kit (APK) files.Two men — including a B.Tech graduate accused of supplying stolen personal data to fraudsters — have been arrested, while a juvenile…
New Delhi: Teachers in some primary schools will soon undergo specialised training aimed at improving classroom teaching and student learning outcomes. According to officials, mentor teachers will conduct these sessions and guide their colleagues in adopting more effective and innovative teaching practices.The initiative marks a major effort to strengthen the quality of education at MCD…
New Delhi: Police have arrested three people, including a couple, for allegedly kidnapping an infant from Naraina in west Delhi. The couple, who wished to have a child, allegedly conspired with their neighbour—a domestic help—who planned the abduction by hiring two teenage boys for Rs 20,000. The accused have been identified as Shubh Karan (36),…
