In the heart of Delhi, this Ramzan, locals are trading crowded iftar tables for serene picnic-style gatherings in lush parks such as Sunder Nursery and Lodhi Garden. Fueled by social media, these trendy outdoor feasts create a picturesque ambience for connecting with loved ones, while the historic Jama Masjid continues to hold its customary significance…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has acted against several social media accounts for allegedly spreading misleading information and raising over Rs 35 lakh “under the garb of false narratives” related to the murder of a 26-year-old man in Uttam Nagar on Holi.Several inflammatory posts began circulating on social media after the incident. Police coordinated with social…
NEW DELHI: Amid the ongoing LPG crisis in India triggered by the West Asia conflict, Congress MP Mohammad Jawed pointed to what he described as a stark gap between the government’s claims and the situation on the ground.He alleged that the shortage had become so severe that MPs even struggled to get tea in Parliament,…
Despite the digital age, India witnesses daring real-life heists targeting large cash movements and businesses NEW DELHI: Despite the rapid growth of the digital era, where online transactions and digital payments dominate everyday life, incidents resembling the daring robberies of the popular series Money Heist continue to unfold in real life across India. From crowded…
The Russian Embassy hosted a reception for the diplomatic community to celebrate Russian Armed Forces Day, highlighting decades of strong Indo-Russian military and defense cooperation The event featured a musical performance by the Indian Air Force Band and a fusion of Indian and Russian cuisine With an orchestra playing Russian and Indian songs, the Russian…
KOLKATA: An acute LPG shortage has forced several university and college canteens across the city to cut items such as rolls, chow mein, dosa and paratha, with many switching to dry snacks. Some have also turned to chulhas, stoves and induction cooktops to conserve fuel.At Presidency University, the Purushottam canteen remained closed on Friday after…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions around the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium near the Raj Ghat on Saturday in view of Honey Singh‘s concert, officials said on Friday.According to an advisory issued by the Delhi Traffic Police, traffic congestion is expected between 2 pm and 10 pm due to the arrival of…
NEW DELHI: There was chaos across several parts of the city on Friday, particularly Old Delhi and adjoining areas, as residents scrambled for LPG cylinders. With tensions running high, police had to be deployed outside a few gas agencies.TOI witnessed long queues and frayed tempers for domestic-use cylinders outside an LPG agency office at Delhi…
NEW DELHI: In 2016, Axis Bank refused to allow a Delhi-based company to deposit Rs 3.2 crore in cash during demonetisation. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has now ordered the bank to pay the amount with 6% interest to the company as its cash turned into “worthless paper” when the deadline passed and suffered…
NEW DELHI: A 24-year-old Delhi University student was arrested for allegedly killing a woman at a hotel in north Delhi’s Lahori Gate area on Thursday. Police said the accused claimed the woman had recently been coercing him to marry her. The accused, Abhishek Tiwari, a resident of Shahdara, is pursuing BCom through DU’s School of…
