NEW DELHI: A drug trafficker who allegedly supplied narcotics from the Andhra–Odisha border to the national capital has been arrested in Koraput, Odisha. The accused had been absconding after securing parole on the pretext of his mother’s cancer treatment.The accused, identified as Manoj Khillo, had been declared a proclaimed offender by a court and carried…
17-year-old driver, allegedly speeding, crashed his Scorpio SUV into a motorcycle in Dwarka (File Photo) NEW DELHI: A routine weekday morning in Dwarka turned deadly when a speeding Scorpio SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old, rammed a motorcycle near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Sector 11, killing a 23-year-old man on the spot. The crash…
NEW DELHI: The lawyer representing a 17-year-old accused in a fatal road crash in Delhi’s Dwarka has sparked controversy after appealing for sympathy for the teenager, citing “academic stress” and alleged threat calls to his family.The crash, which took place near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Dwarka South on 3 February, left 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra…
Power cut off at Galgotias University NEW DELHI: Power was reportedly cut off at the Galgotias University pavilion at the AI Summit Expo after organiser asked the institution to vacate its stall, amid a controversy over a robotic dog displayed at the booth.The row erupted after the university showcased the quadruped robot under the name…
Dwarka, a planned sub-city on Delhi’s southwestern edge, offers a strong sense of community, safety, and greenery. On any given morning, as the shutters of the shops roll up and walkers make their rounds through parks, Dwarka feels less like a typical Delhi colony and more like a self-contained town. Retired residents exchange greetings under…
Air shot fired in Adarsh Nagar over old dispute (Representative image) NEW DELHI: A firing incident was reported in northwest Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar on Tuesday.According to the police, a PCR call was received at Adarsh Nagar police station around 10.05 pm regarding gunshots fired outside a residence in the area.The complainant, a 42-year-old woman, alleged…
In the mid-1950s, as independent India’s bureaucracy expanded, central govt employees began forming cooperative housing societies in Delhi, planning communities for post-retirement years. Vasant Vihar was one of them.Located near Chanakyapuri, the colony took shape in the 1970s. Suresh moved in as a 20-year-old young man with his father, who was then working in the…
Muscle-building steroid misuse finds mention in Parliament (Representative image) NEW DELHI: The six-pack look achieved through shortcuts may appear impressive, but the hidden toll of steroid abuse can be devastating. Rising cases of heart attacks, liver injuries and severe psychological distress among young gym-goers have brought the issue of steroid misuse to the attention of…
National School of Drama alumni Piyush Mishra and Pankaj Tripathi captivated audiences at the inaugural Delhi University Literature Festival. Both actors shared personal anecdotes, offered humorous insights into their careers, and connected with students, highlighting their enduring bond with Delhi and the university Even as book stalls lined the University Stadium at North Campus last…
NEW DELHI: Parts of Delhi and Noida witnessed light rain on Wednesday morning, a day after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast drizzle and a slight dip in daytime temperatures.The IMD had predicted overcast skies accompanied by light rain and issued a yellow alert for the day in Delhi. According to the department, maximum temperatures…
