Ramlila Maidan in Delhi turned tense on Sunday as students and teachers gathered under the banner of the Chatra Maha Andolan. They were protesting alleged irregularities in the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations. The exams, which decide eligibility for government jobs, are seen as a lifeline for many young aspirants. The protesters said the recruitment…
Last week, Delhi Police arrested two sisters-in-law, Seema, 54, and Samita, 43, for allegedly dealing in drugs. Officers caught them in North East Delhi while they were delivering narcotics. Police seized 1.049 kilograms of heroin, worth over ₹5 crore in the international market. The arrests came under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (NMBA), a nationwide…
Gurgaon has reported a worrying rise in road accidents this year. On the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway (NH8) alone, 113 accidents have already taken place in 2023. These crashes killed 68 people and injured 102 others. Therefore, the high toll shows the urgent need for better road safety and stronger traffic management. One key cause is the…
A tragic incident in Delhi has raised alarm over dowry-related crimes, and the details continue to disturb many. A 22-year-old woman, Komal, also known as Varsha, died under suspicious circumstances just four months after her marriage. She was two months pregnant at the time of her death. Komal lived with her husband, Aman, in the…
Delhi received 36 mm of rainfall over 24 hours ending at 8:30 am. The showers brought much-needed relief from the heat on Sunday afternoon but also caused heavy traffic across the city. Several areas saw significant rain, including Preet Vihar, Rajeev Chowk, and ITO. India Gate, Akshardham, Safdarjung, Lodi Road, Nehru Stadium, Defence Colony, Lajpat…
Bollywood actors Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor recently visited Delhi to promote their upcoming film Param Sundari. Their trip included cultural experiences, food explorations, and spiritual moments that helped them connect with fans in the capital. On Friday, the actors explored some of Delhi’s well-known food spots. They stopped at Jain Chawal Wale in Connaught…
India is facing a potential water crisis as China builds the world’s largest hydropower dam in Tibet. The project, announced in December, will be located on the Yarlung Zangbo River, which flows from a glacier in Tibet into India and Bangladesh. As a result, Indian officials fear the dam could reduce water flow by up…
On August 25, 2023, gold prices in India dipped slightly compared to the previous day, continuing a small downward trend over the past ten days, during which they fell by about 0.4%. In Chandigarh, 24 carat gold costs ₹59,000 per 10 grams, while 22 carat gold trades a little lower, and 18 carat gold varies…
Starting today, passengers on the Delhi Metro will face higher ticket prices. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has revised its fare structure effective Monday, August 25, 2025. Most riders will now pay between ₹1 and ₹4 more, depending on the distance. On the Airport Express Line, fares will rise by up to ₹5. The…
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Thursday inaugurated The Kunj, a retail and cultural space in Delhi dedicated to Indian handicrafts and handlooms. Located in Vasant Kunj, the venue aims to connect artisans with buyers and give them a platform to showcase their work. The opening ceremony brought together senior officials from the Ministry…
