New Delhi: Amid the bustle of Chandni Chowk’s crowded lanes—where shoppers scan QR codes without a second thought, a 19-year-old allegedly ran a near-invisible fraud by manipulating digital payment systems to siphon off large sums. The man, identified as Manish Verma, a resident of Chaksu in Jaipur district, was apprehended. Police said Verma exploited merchants’…
Pune: Across India, plum cake season begins long before the year’s last page is turned. It appears in bakery windows, office hampers, old family tins, and in homes where Christmas is celebrated every year, as well as in those where it simply tastes too good to skip. But despite its name, there are no plums…
Ulhasnagar: The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation (UMC) has taken strong action against alleged substandard road construction after cracks were found on two key under-construction roads in the city. Acting on complaints and a joint inspection report, the UMC has instructed the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to get the damaged portions of the roads demolished…
Pret, presented by Three Arts Club (TAC), directed by theatre luminary M.K. Raina, based on Henrik Ibsen’s play Ghosts, was performed on December 19 at Triveni Kala Sangam in Delhi. It was translated by scholar and playwright Nemi Chandra Jain.Pret explores the conflict between entrenched traditions and emerging ideas shaped by scientific thought and rational…
Pune: The induction of several former NCP corporators into the BJP ahead of civic polls has triggered discontent within the Mahayuti alliance, with the list including ex-mayors, deputy mayors, and standing committee chairpersons from earlier tenures in power in Pimpri Chinchwad. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Sunday voiced his displeasure over the recent defections, saying…
Mumbai: On Tuesday, the city’s minimum temperature climbed to 18.4°C, a rise of 3.2° from Monday’s 15.2°C. On Sunday, it was 17.4°C.Explaining the slight fluctuations in minimum temperatures, weathermen said this is typical during the winter months, as changing wind patterns and the absence of strong cold northerly winds influence local conditions along the coast….
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), Jamia Millia Islamia organized YESummit 2025 on December 19, at the university. The day-long summit brought together eminent academicians, industry leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students on a common platform to promote youth entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and social impact. The summit commenced with the Inaugural Session, followed by a…
Pune: The process to file nominations for the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) elections will begin on Tuesday even as political parties continue to work out alliances and seat sharing.PMC has set up 15 offices across the city, one for three wards, to accept nominations for 41 wards. In…
Mumbai: In his first Christmas message since taking office, the archbishop of Bombay John Rodrigues has “urged the faithful and all people of goodwill to go beyond external festivities… and immerse themselves in acts of kindness and generosity”.He highlighted two essential ways to celebrate Christmas. “The first is by giving glory to God. The angels’…
New Delhi: A fake call centre was busted in Dwarka for cheating victims of nearly Rs 1 crore. Ten people, including a woman, were arrested for allegedly duping insurance policyholders by posing as officials from regulators and banks.The racket came to light after police analysed complaints uploaded on the NCRP. One complaint was linked to…
