In Delhi’s Nizamuddin area, Asif, cousin of actress Huma Qureshi, was allegedly murdered following a parking dispute. The altercation escalated when Asif asked neighbors to move their two-wheeler parked at his house entrance, leading to a violent attack with sharp weapons NEW DELHI: Actor Huma Qureshi’s cousin, Asif, was allegedly murdered in Nizamuddin late Thursday…
Pune: Gold prices surged to a record high of Rs 1.01 lakh per 10g (excluding GST) on Thursday, driven by geopolitical tensions, a weaker rupee and US tariff hikes. The price rise was likely to further dampen sales, with jewellers reporting hardly any new purchases with customers focussing on exchanging old gold or turning to…
Mumbai: India’s bullion and jewellery industry has expressed anxiety over US President Donald Trump’s proposed imposition of 50% tariff on imports from India. No less than 80-85% of Seepz SEZ jewellery manufactured in Mumbai is exported to the USA. Should the tariffs persist, the spectre of job losses in India cannot be ruled out either,…
New Delhi: Eleven years after a female doctor was attacked with acid while on her way to work in west Delhi’s Rajouri Garden, the accused—who was her best friend—was recently sentenced to 12 years in rigorous imprisonment.On Dec 23, 2014, the 30-year-old senior resident doctor was riding her scooter to work when unidentified attackers struck….
Pune: As Ganapati mandals across the city prepare for the 10-day long Ganeshotsav, scheduled to begin in the last week of Aug, PMC has issued guidelines to them regarding the erection of pandals with a focus on maintaining traffic flow.The mandals have been asked to keep adequate space for walkers and avoid blocking the entire…
Mumbai: Expressing its concern at the serious injury caused to a man in an autorickshaw when an iron rod fell from the under-construction Metro Line 5 site, the Bombay high court on Thursday observed that measures suggested by a committee it appointed in 2023 required expeditious implementation.A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif…
New Delhi: Even as fee hikes by private unaided schools operating on govt or DDA-allotted land recorded significant increases, Delhi govt’s regulatory system showed little active enforcement of rules about the matter. An analysis of govt records over the past eight years reveals glaring lapses in oversight and enforcement of rules meant to regulate such…
Pune: With the long Independence Day weekend approaching and festive cheer in the air, travel sentiment seems to be on the rebound as more people look to make the most of the holiday break. Destinations like Goa, Coimbatore, Dehradun, and Port Blair are trending this year.“We planned our holidays well in advance. We will be…
A plan proposed by renowned architect Hafeez Contractor to transform the space between the tracks at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse into a “world-class sporting arena” has sparked curiosity, scepticism and resistance among various stakeholders, including BMC, the turf club, locals and activists.The proposal, recently submitted to BMC, envisions a vast underground complex featuring facilities such as…
New Delhi: If you’ve ever driven on the road in Delhi, chances are a bus has suddenly cut into your lane — no indicator, no warning. One moment it’s crawling near the left kerb, the next it’s swinging across lanes to overtake. A sharp honk follows, and for a second, it feels like a collision…
