New Delhi: A Delhi court will hear fresh arguments on charges in the northeast Delhi riots larger conspiracy case following transfer of judges. Additional sessions judge Lalit Kumar of Karkardooma court, in his June 2 order, stated that the counsel appearing for the accused and the prosecution must now furnish a time frame and the…
Mumbai: Konkan Railway on Tuesday said its monsoon timetable will be in effect from June 15 to Oct 20 this year, shortening the duration by 15 days compared to previous years.During a press conference, Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd managing director Santosh Kumar Jha said they have urged CM Devendra Fadnavis to ensure an uninterrupted power…
New Delhi: Delhi High Court has quashed an FIR under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, but directed the accused to perform community service for a month at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital. The man was accused of harassing and threatening a minor school-going girl.A single-judge bench of Justice Sanjeev Narula also ordered…
Mumbai: The BMC received 2,774 responses during its large-scale public consultation on its Draft Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws 2025, held from April 1 to May 31. The consultation, supported by the Civis Foundation, aimed to capture citizens’ lived experiences and actionable suggestions.Key concerns raised by citizens included a lack of infrastructure for waste segregation, irregular…
New Delhi: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday issued directions to Delhi and other NCR state govts to carry out the proper identification, categorisation, demarcation and fire-risk assessment of all landfill sites and dumpsites in National Capital Region. It also asked them to adopt preventive measures, including the installation of CCTV cameras and…
Pune: Many residents and activists are frustrated by the inaction of the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB) against illegal hoardings in the last two years.These hoardings have proliferated over several land plots including military areas under the PCB, especially in the last few months, citizens said, adding that the last action against such hoardings was taken…
Mumbai: Cuffe Parade police arrested an oil company’s senior employee for allegedly embezzling Rs 1.2 crore in two years by conniving with tour operators, forging travel bills, misusing corporate credit cards, and generating fake invoices and duplicate bills. They are looking for six others, including staffers and two tour operators.The arrested employee, Pranali Prashant Jadhav…
New Delhi: A 24-year-old man, who assaulted a police constable during a patrol in southeast Delhi last week, was arrested after being shot at during an encounter on Monday. The accused, Asif, slashed the wrist of head constable Karan with a knife on May 27, while resisting detention in the New Friends Colony area.Police said…
Pune: Traffic movement from North Main Road towards Koregaon Park bridge (Aga Khan bridge) has become smooth ever since the civic administration completed widening the turn and the stretch which connects ahead.Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) recently added one lane to the existing road and widened the bend, enabling vehicles to turn towards the bridge with…
Mumbai’s cycling communities are thriving, reclaiming city streets with passion and purpose beyond fitness. Cyclists are rediscovering Mumbai’s beauty, from coastal stretches to hidden lanes, fostering friendships and exploring local flavors. Despite infrastructure challenges, enthusiasts navigate the city, highlighting the physical and mental benefits of cycling, while advocating for dedicated lanes. As the world celebrates…
