Sextortion scam: Man loses Rs 2 lakh in Narela NEW DELHI: A 21-year-old man fell victim to a sextortion scam and was duped of Rs 2 lakh in outer Delhi’s Narela.The complainant said he came across a reel showing a girl’s photo and a mobile number asking viewers to call. Out of curiosity, he dialled…
Delhi Metro is adjusting its services for Diwali. On Sunday, the Pink, Magenta, and Grey Lines will start an hour earlier at 6 am. On October 20th, the last metro trains across all lines, including the Airport Express, will depart at 10 pm, with regular services running throughout the day. NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro Rail…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has implemented comprehensive security measures across the national capital ahead of Diwali celebrations, deploying additional personnel and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in key markets, crowded areas, and commercial hubs to ensure public safety and security.Special security arrangements have been put in place at major markets and high-footfall locations with increased…
NEW DELHI: Delhi High Court recently observed that alimony cannot be granted to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient.Observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice, not a tool for enrichment or equalising the financial status of two capable individuals, a division bench of Justices Anil Kshetarpal and Harish Vaidyanathan Shankar said the…
New Delhi: Three women, including two sisters, were injured after a fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments on Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Lutyens’ Delhi. The victims, all of whom sustained minor injuries, were identified as Madhu (19), her sister Jeevika (15) and Madhumati (34). The fire broke out at 1.22pm and 14 fire tenders…
New Delhi: Even after the Diwali lights fade, Delhi’s cultural glow is set to continue — thanks to a packed calendar of art, music and public performances planned by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) in Lutyens’ Delhi. From puppet parades and jazz nights to folk art festivals and photography exhibitions, the city’s central district…
It is a delight to see people celebrate the grand ‘GST Bachat Utsav’, which has made this festival season even more splendid. Citizens are brimming with joy, traders are ecstatic, industry is thrilled and exporters are delighted.This magnificent celebration has been ushered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, whose push for GST in 2017 saw…
New Delhi: After five consecutive days of ‘poor’ air quality, Delhi’s pollution levels are expected to worsen significantly in the coming days, potentially reaching the ‘severe’ category (AQI above 400) on Tuesday — a day after Diwali — due to emissions from firecrackers. According to forecasts, the Air Quality Index (AQI) is likely to deteriorate…
New Delhi: Rajesh Bhai Sakriya, the Rajkot man who had assaulted Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta at her official residence in Aug, and his associate, Tehsin, allegedly conspired to attack her during a Jan Sunwai session to create a sensation and gain fame, Delhi Police said in its chargesheet filed in a court on Saturday….
New Delhi: To ensure that the city remains illuminated during Diwali, chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed the power department, local bodies and Public Works Department to ensure that streetlights across roads, markets, colonies, religious sites and public areas were fully functional and promptly repaired if needed. Chief secretary Rajeev Verma has issued detailed guidelines…
