New Delhi: In the bustling lanes of Kumhar Gram (potters’ village) in West Delhi’s Bindapur, 54-year-old Yaad Ram sits at his wheel, shaping a diya out of fresh clay. His six-year-old granddaughter sleeps peacefully on a nearby cot, oblivious to the constant hum that fills the air in the run-up to Diwali. Yaad Ram’s small…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted the “last opportunity” to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to argue its plea challenging the bail to former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal. “In the interest of justice and considering that ASG SV Raju is unavailable, a last and final opportunity is granted,” Justice Ravinder Dudeja said. Kejriwal’s lawyers…
New Delhi: The Union ministry of external affairs has sought a report from South Asian University (SAU) over the alleged sexual assault on a student, official sources in the university said.SAU, an international university funded by the Saarc nations, functions under the ministry.Police said a case of “attempt to gang rape” was registered after a…
New Delhi: The city govt on Tuesday announced a water bill amnesty scheme, offering a waiver of late-payment surcharge for domestic consumers. Commercial and govt establishments have not been included for now. The scheme offers a complete waiver to those who pay their bills by Jan 31, 2026, and a 70% waiver to those who…
New Delhi: For nearly two decades Delhi’s political bigwigs have avoided occupying 33 Shamnath Marg, near Civil Lines. The house was the official residence of three chief ministers, but not one of them completed his term. The house was seen as jinxed. The bungalow, however, may soon get a new occupant — social welfare minister…
Shoppers flocked to the Diwali Mela at Sunder Nursery to check off their festive gifting lists with homegrown options Diwali means gifting – but aren’t we all tired of the same boxes of dry fruits and soan papdi making endless rounds of re-gifting? With most of Delhi saying no to crackers and wasteful presents, shoppers…
New Delhi: There was a 3% decline in fatal accidents and a 2.5% dip in related deaths till Sept this year compared to the same period last year. Delhi Police data shows that fatal crashes have dropped from 1,148 to 1,115 and related deaths from 1,178 to 1,149.“This shift has enabled govt to take more…
New Delhi: Noting that “deception and fraud” was played upon the court, Delhi High Court has ordered a probe against a man who filed a petition in the name of an NGO, without authorisation. “This court takes note of the submission made by Akbar Ali, the president of the petitioner-NGO, that the present writ petition…
New Delhi: Govt will organise cultural performances at over 200 locations across the city to celebrate Chhath Puja, with special arrangements at all ghats to highlight the folk traditions of Poorvanchal, minister Kapil Mishra said on Tuesday.CM Rekha Gupta, accompanied by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari, visited New Delhi railway station to assess the arrangements made…
New Delhi: A 29-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly extorting women using fake female profiles on social media. According to police, the case came to light after a 24-year-old woman filed a complaint on Sept 21 at the Cyber Police Station of the West district, alleging that an unidentified individual had contacted her on…
