New Delhi: A Delhi court has convicted Abdul Subhan Qureshi, key conspirator of the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts and the man behind merging SIMI with the Indian Mujahideen (IM).The conviction stems from a case where Qureshi fired at three police officers, including then DCP (special cell) Pramod Kushwaha, during an attempted arrest.Additional sessions judge Saurabh Pratap…
New Delhi: During a robbery investigation in Delhi’s GB Road, police rescued six girls—four believed to be minors—who were allegedly forced into prostitution. Two of the girls presented Aadhaar cards claiming they were adults, but police suspect the documents may be forged and plan to conduct bone ossification tests to verify their ages.The probe began…
New Delhi: Passengers had a narrow escape on Thursday morning after a Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus caught fire at Dhaula Kuan, following a collision with a motorcycle. The incident triggered panic at the bus stop, but timely action by the staff ensured all commuters were safely evacuated, police said. According to police, a PCR…
New Delhi: The Delhi police commissioner’s office on Thursday wrote to the principal district and sessions judges on the issue of examination of witnesses through virtual means.“Only formal police witnesses may be permitted to be examined through video-conferencing. The examination of material police witnesses may continue to be conducted in physical mode, pending further consultations…
New Delhi: After facing objections from student groups over its Rs 1-lakh surety bond for Delhi University Students’ Union elections, DU on Thursday clarified that the provision was a “technical requirement” aimed at curbing defacement on the campus and didn’t require the candidates to deposit the money upfront or keep it in their bank account.The…
NEW DELHI: Several off-campus colleges of Delhi University have reported 50-70% vacancies in their enrolment capacity this year, even after several rounds of admissions and 100% extra allocation.The situation has forced some of these campuses to launch separate outreach drives in govt schools and press the university for provisions to fill the gaps.At Bhagini Nivedita…
Taste of Maharashtra in Delhi: Ganpati edition Even as Ganeshotsav draws to a close, the appetite for modaks and Maharashtrian fare shows no signs of slowing. If celebrity chefs steaming ukadiche modaks on your social media feed have you craving one, worry not. Delhi is serving up plenty of Maharashtrian sweets and snacks to keep…
The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) recently curated Legacy of Craft for the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, at The Kunj — New Delhi’s newly inaugurated cultural destination celebrating India’s artisanal heritage. The evening combined design, craft, music, and dance in a multi-sensory showcase. At Karigar Sangam, visitors explored and purchased more than…
A file photo of Delhi airport. NEW DELHI: SpiceJet on Thursday issued a travel advisory warning passengers of possible delays due to bad weather in Delhi. In a post on X, the airline said, “Due to bad weather in Delhi (DEL), all departures/arrivals and their consequential flights may be affected. Passengers are requested to keep…
(L-R) Sunil Sethi, Dr Nirupama Singh Dar and Abhay K There was no runway, no models, no extravagant textiles or designers, yet the evening was all about fashion as Nirupama Singh Dar launched her book Fashion, Popular Culture and Political Economy at the India International Centre. The intimate gathering saw friends and family come together…
