NEW DELHI: The brother of Shraddha Walkar has moved the Delhi high court, seeking directions for the time-bound completion of the trial in the sensational 2022 murder case. He alleged that repeated delays have denied the family justice and prevented them from performing her last rites, as her mortal remains continue to be retained as…
NEW DELHI: As admissions gather pace, the cost of pursuing higher education in Delhi is proving to be much more than just college fees for students who move to the capital. Beyond tuition, families often have to budget for accommodation, food, transport, utilities and other day-to-day expenses, all of which significantly increase the overall cost…
NEW DELHI: Delhi govt is considering the reintroduction of a tram system around Shahjahanabad as part of a comprehensive redevelopment plan for Old Delhi. It has also proposed bringing all roads in the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) area under Public Works Department (PWD) to ensure coordinated planning, uniform standards and faster execution of infrastructure projects.The…
NEW DELHI: Countering BJP MP Kangana Ranaut‘s remarks about his age and professional life, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das said he has never claimed to be an active student, adding that even Google provides inaccurate information about him to the parliamentarian.“Even Google provides incorrect information to Kangana Ranaut. It suggests I am…
CJP spokesperson Saurav Das and Ruchika Singh (R) NEW DELHI: Reacting to the alleged use of derogatory remarks by CJP protesters during the Jantar Mantar agitation, party spokesperson Saurav Das said those offended by such language were free to pursue legal remedies for defamation but argued that criminal proceedings against protesters over objectionable speech were…
NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 28 degrees Celsius on Thursday, almost a degree above the season’s average, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).The department has predicted a generally cloudy day with moderate rain. The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 33 degrees Celsius.The air quality was recorded in the “moderate”…
New Delhi: Two separate murders by stabbing were reported in different parts of the city. Seven people have been arrested and four minors have been apprehended.An 18-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by around 10 people after a heated altercation broke out due to a social media feud in outer Delhi’s Paschim Vihar Wednesday…
New Delhi: Despite Delhi recording a rare ‘good’ air quality day two weeks ago, this month has been the most polluted July in six years.The average air quality index (AQI) this July was 119. A higher average July AQI was recorded only thrice since Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) started calculating AQI in 2015: 2019…
New Delhi: Tuesday’s downpour flooded Delhi’s roads and exposed a perennial urban crisis. But it also set in motion a quieter, less visible transformation, one that is essential for the city’s survival.For a metropolis battling heatwaves, polluted air and water crisis that leads to its wetlands shrinking, southwest monsoon is far more than a mere…
New Delhi: Taking note of flooding near IGI Airport, Delhi High Court has asked city authorities to examine if a storm water drain can be built along the National Highway-48 stretch between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri village to prevent waterlogging. The highway leads to Gurgaon and is close to the airport, it pointed out.A special bench…
