New Delhi: With the mahaashtami festivities on Tuesday, south Delhi witnessed massive traffic congestion. A sudden spell of rain added to the woes, making alternate routes also a struggle.The narrow lanes of CR Park, the city’s Durga Puja hub, and the adjoining Greater Kailash-II bore the brunt. The ripple effect extended to major arterial roads,…
Pune: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said Muslims will never exceed the Hindu population in India, but a wrong perception is being created against the community. Owaisi was speaking at a meet-the-press event organised by Pune Working Journalists Union (PUWJ) on Tuesday, where he spoke about the challenges the community faces and accused the…
Mumbai: Bombay high court sent a 17-year-old rape survivor, who is six months away from turning 18, to a state-run observation home for girls until then.“Considering the age of the victim, the antecedents of the applicant (accused) and the circumstances of the victim’s parents, I am of the considered view that the victim needs protection…
Guest enjoying the dandiya night at PSOI With good vibes, energy and soulful percussion, Fittur Dandiya Night took place on Saturday, September 27 at the PSOI Club in Chanakyapuri, offering an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and festive celebration. A live performance was done by legendary Bollywood entertainer and percussionist Hiten Panwar was the night’s…
Pune: Public works department minister Shivendraraje Bhosale on Tuesday said an executive engineer and a senior clerk from the Pune PWD circle had been suspended after an inquiry found them responsible for the delay in issuing a work order for the construction of a new bridge over the Indrayani river at Kundamala in Maval taluka….
Navi Mumbai: A 46-year-old man, a Pune resident, was arrested by Karjat GRP for assaulting a GRP constable. He was deboarded from the Sinhagad Express train after creating a ruckus in the compartment by arguing and quarrelling with other commuters.Tanaji Khade, senior inspector of Karjat GRP, informed that the accused, identified as Sanjay Singhe, was…
New Delhi: Delhi recorded the highest number of suicides — 3,131 — among 53 major Indian cities, accounting for 12% of the total suicides, as per the latest NCRB data for the year 2023. The national capital was followed by Bengaluru (2,370 suicides) and Mumbai (1,415).Among those who died by suicide were 2,295 men and…
Navi Mumbai: Nerul police arrested a woman caretaker and her male friend for stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 23 lakh from the residence where she was appointed as a nurse for a woman patient after her knee replacement surgery. The arrested accused are identified as Varsha Kamble (34) and her aide, Rakesh Khopatkar (40).Brahmanand Naikwadi,…
New Delhi residents face a warm Tuesday with temperatures ranging from 28.7°C to 36.7°C on September 30, 2025, accompanied by an 87% chance of scattered rain showers. The city’s air quality index stands at a moderate 92, with PM2.5 at 38 µg/m³ and PM10 at 90 µg/m³, while gentle winds of up to 11.2 km/h…
Mumbai: The number of crimes against women and children decreased in 2023, according to the NCRB report. Crimes against women dipped 2.5% in 2023, with Mumbai city ranking 12 in terms of crime rate and fifth in the actual number of cases. While rape cases decreased 1.1% and molestation 7.8%, mental and physical harassment for…
