National Desk: Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday said that those who burst firecrackers after 10 PM on Diwali night behaved in an “irresponsible manner.” However, the minister emphasized that firecrackers were not the sole reason for the rise in pollution levels in the national capital. Speaking to a media agency, Sood said, “People […]
National Desk: Veteran Bollywood actor and director Govardhan Asrani, popularly known as Asrani, passed away on Monday afternoon (November 20) at Arogya Nidhi Hospital in Juhu, Mumbai. He was 84 years old. His final rites were performed quietly in the presence of close family members and friends at the Shastri Nagar crematorium in Santacruz. According […]
National Desk: Gold prices in India have been on a steady rise for the past few weeks, and this momentum shows no sign of slowing down. On Friday, October 17, 2025, gold hit an all-time high, while silver prices saw a slight decline. Today, Saturday, October 18, marks the festival of Dhanteras, and both consumers […]
The festive glow of Diwali in the national capital has dimmed due to rising pollution levels. For the fourth consecutive day, the air quality in Delhi-NCR has remained in the poor category, casting a shadow over the celebrations. On Friday, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 254, which falls under the poor category—an […]
National Desk: This year, the festival of Diwali in Delhi-NCR will be celebrated with green crackers only. The Supreme Court has granted permission for the sale and use of green crackers on a trial basis, but with very strict regulations and guidelines. Any violation of these rules will invite strict action from the authorities. Only […]
New Delhi: Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture, “As the Wind Rises”, installed at the entrance to Gate No. 2 of Bikaner House in Delhi, is generating considerable curiosity. Carved from a single stonnee of timeless pink Makrana marble, this 4.2-tonne, 10-foot-tall work is attracting visitors either out of curiosity or fascination with its flowing lines and curves. […]
New Delhi: This winter, over five lakh colorful tulip flowers will transform Delhi into a mesmerizing city of blossoms. Of these, NDMC (New Delhi Municipal Council) will plant 3.25 lakh tulip bulbs, while DDA (Delhi Development Authority) will plant 1.92 lakh bulbs across roads, roundabouts, and parks under their jurisdictions. Stretches like Shanti Path, Mandi […]
National Desk: The monsoon season has officially ended across India, and winter is gradually making its presence felt in the northern region. A noticeable chill can now be felt in the mornings and evenings across Delhi-NCR and several northern states. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), temperatures are likely to dip further in the […]
New Delhi: The Civil Registration System (CRS) portal — launched nationwide for issuing birth and death certificates — has yet to be integrated with the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. The delay is primarily due to the mismatch between the jurisdictional boundaries of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) zones and those of the […]
National Desk: The Karwa Chauth festival is being celebrated across India today with great enthusiasm. Women make special preparations for this day, and shopping for the festival begins well in advance. This festive season has brought massive profits for shopkeepers across the country. According to estimates, goods worth nearly ₹28,000 crore were sold in markets […]
