New Delhi: The Taneja family recently chose to donate the eyes of Dr Satyapal Taneja, their 82-year-old patriarch and former head of Tilaknagar MCD Hospital, after he died on June 7, as a tribute to his lifelong service in the medical field. Dr Taneja dedicated his career to patient care and community service until his…
New Delhi: Parts of Delhi sweltered on Wednesday under conditions that felt like 50.8 degrees Celsius at 2.30pm and 51.9 degrees Celsius at 5.30pm. Some neighbourhoods endured a heatwave for the third day.The weather department has extended the heatwave warning for two more days, till June 13. A spike in humidity has worsened the weather…
Delhi University introduces a new Sanskrit course, Dharmashastra Studies, featuring Manusmriti as a primary text. The course explores ancient Indian society, covering topics like the varna system, marriage, and individual morals. NEW DELHI: Students in Delhi University will now be taught how the varna or caste system organises society, how marriage helps build a “civilised”…
New Delhi: A 65-year-old woman suffering from end-stage interstitial lung disease (ILD), caused by scleroderma, a rare autoimmune disorder, got a fresh lease of life after undergoing a complex bilateral lung transplant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. The critical surgery became possible through the benevolent organ donation by the family of a 48-year-old brain-dead patient in…
New Delhi: In a move aimed at simplifying regulations and boosting investors’ confidence, the joint govt-industry taskforce on real estate reforms has submitted a comprehensive report outlining key reforms for the sector in the city. One of the key recommendations is a substantial reduction in amalgamation charges for integrated commercial schemes. Currently, the charges stand…
Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures feeling as high as 51.9 degrees Celsius and humidity exacerbating the discomfort. The IMD has issued a red alert, extending the heatwave warning until June 13, with expectations of rain and thunderstorms providing relief thereafter. NEW DELHI: Parts of Delhi sweltered on Wednesday under conditions that felt…
New Delhi is bracing for severe heatwave conditions on June 12, 2025, with temperatures expected to reach 46.3°C during the day and drop to 35.6°C at night.The city will experience clear skies with no chance of rain, prompting authorities to advise residents to take necessary precautions against the extreme heat.The day will begin at sunrise…
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that BJP-led Delhi govt’s ordinance on regulating fee hikes favours private schools and decried it as an attempt to “fool” parents. There was no immediate reaction from the ruling BJP to the allegations.On Tuesday, Delhi Cabinet approved an ordinance empowering the govt to impose fines up…
New Delhi: A demolition drive was held at the Bhoomiheen camp in Kalkaji amid a heavy deployment of cops on Wednesday morning. Calling the demolition a “deliberate assault on the marginalised”, AAP alleged that BJP govt defied its own chief minister Rekha Gupta’s promise of “not a single jhuggi will be touched”.Local MLA Atishi alleged…
New Delhi: Every afternoon, Shanti balances water bottles on her head and walks across the construction site at Sarai Kale Khan. There’s no drinking water where she works, so she walks to the tap at the bus stand. “Paani toh mil jaata hai bus stand ke kone se, lekin dhoop se jaan nikal jaati hai,”…
