Onam 2026: Kerala comes together to celebrate its biggest festival
Today, August 26, 2026, Kerala is celebrating Thiruvonam, the grandest day of the ten-day Onam…
Onam 2026: Kerala comes together to celebrate its biggest festival
Today, August 26, 2026, Kerala is celebrating Thiruvonam, the grandest day of the ten-day Onam festival that began on Atham on August 17. Streets across the state are decked with flowers, homes smell of ghee and coconut, and families are sitting down to elaborate feasts. For Malayalis everywhere, whether in Kerala or scattered across the…
Gurugram investment fraud: Five arrested in Rs 13.80-crore cyber scam case
Gurugram: Police have arrested five men for allegedly providing bank accounts to a Chinese cyber-fraud syndicate that cheated a victim of around Rs 13.80 crore in Gurugram on the pretext of an investment, officials said here on Tuesday. With these arrests, the total number of people arrested in the case has reached 40. Police also…
21-year-old man found dead in Delhi, two arrested
New Delhi: A 21-year-old man was found dead near a shrine in northeast Delhi’s Welcome area, and police have arrested two people while also detaining a minor in connection with the case. The incident came to light on April 10 around 6:45 pm, when police received information about a body lying near a mazar in…
On the run for 35 years: Delhi Police arrest man in 1991 murder case
New Delhi: Delhi Police have solved a 35-year-old murder case by arresting a man who had been on the run since 1991. The accused, Chhavi Lal Verma, is believed to have killed his landlady and injured her son during a robbery attempt. The incident dates back to August 2, 1991, when police received a call…
Up to Rs 30,000 subsidy for e-scooters: Delhi’s new EV policy offers big incentives
New Delhi: The Delhi government has proposed a new EV Policy for 2026, under which people buying electric two-wheelers could get a subsidy of up to Rs 30,000 in the first year after the policy comes into effect. As per the draft, buyers of electric scooters and bikes may receive Rs 10,000 per kWh, with…
Mathura boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 11, operator arrested as search continues
Mathura: A tragic boat accident in the Yamuna river here has claimed 11 lives so far, with one more body recovered on Saturday during ongoing search operations. Officials also confirmed that the boat operator has been arrested. The latest body was found near Devraha Baba Ghat, about one kilometre away from where the boat capsized…
Delhi man caught stealing electricity, fined Rs 1.72 lakh by court
New Delhi: A Delhi court has found a man guilty of stealing electricity and fined him Rs 1.72 lakh. The court said there was clear evidence that he was illegally drawing power from a nearby electricity pole at his home in south Delhi. Additional Sessions Judge Vivek Kumar Gulia convicted Kuldeep under the Electricity Act…
At 90, Delhi’s Lodhi Garden remains the city’s favourite green escape
Right in the middle of Delhi’s busy life lies a calm and green space that has been part of the city for decades. Lodhi Garden, often described as one of Asia’s finest urban parks, turned 90 on Thursday. Spread across 90 acres, the garden is a popular spot for morning walks, jogging, and quiet time….
Delhi pit death case: 877-page chargesheet filed, three accused named as probe flags lapses
New Delhi: Delhi Police have filed a detailed 877-page chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three people and pointing to serious lapses in how a construction project was carried out. The chargesheet was submitted in court on April 7. The case was originally registered on February 6. The three accused include Himanshu Gupta,…
Haridwar plans to shift meat shops ahead of 2027 Ardh Kumbh
Haridwar: Ahead of the Ardh Kumbh in 2027, the Haridwar administration is planning to move all raw meat shops out of the city. The proposal suggests shifting these shops to Sarai village, which is located on the outskirts of Haridwar. Mayor Kiran Jaiswal said the plan has been prepared and will be discussed in the…
