New Delhi: The Delhi forest department has floated a tender for anti-termite treatment using lindane, a banned pesticide, at Central Ridge, where it is developing theme-based “special forests”.Experts have raised concerns over the move, noting that the presence of termites is a natural and healthy indicator in forest ecosystems. They warned that the use of…
New Delhi: Pets cannot be treated as “inanimate objects”, Delhi high court has said, emphasising that the emotional bond between pets and their caregivers must be given due consideration in disputes over custody.It pointed out that unlike objects, animals are sentient beings and develop strong emotional connections with those who care for them. HC was…
New Delhi: With an eye on preventing monsoon-related disruptions, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar chaired a high-level review meeting on preparedness measures, focusing on desilting of drains, pumping arrangements, planning for waterlogging-prone areas and expediting road redevelopment works.The commissioner directed all zones to complete desilting of drains by May 31 and submit…
New Delhi: An Indian flapshell turtle, protected under Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, was rescued from a polluted waterbody in east Delhi’s Harsh Vihar by Wildlife SOS, an animal rescue and rehab organisation.The reptile, weighing nearly 50 kg, was spotted early in the morning by a family near a contaminated stretch in…
New Delhi: Four more people have been arrested in connection with the assault of a serving brigadier and his son in southwest Delhi’s Vasant Vihar on Saturday, taking the total number of arrests to six.The accused have been identified as Surjit Singh (36), Sunil Sharma (53), Ashish (32) and Satender (35), residents of Mehram Nagar…
New Delhi: Twenty-six years after a good Samaritan was framed in a fake rape case by a cop as revenge for getting his colleague suspended in a molestation case, Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of the policeman and a practising advocate who abetted him.In a recent order, HC also raised the issue of…
New Delhi: Following a series of bomb threats and a recent security breach at Delhi Assembly, the security cover for speaker Vijender Gupta has been upgraded to the Z category. Several measures are being planned to upgrade the security of the assembly complex too.“In coordination with security agencies, the Delhi Assembly premises is undergoing a…
CBSE introduces a new two-exam system for Class X, offering students a second chance to improve scores in May. NEW DELHI: With the Class X board results declared on Wednesday, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is significantly changing how students are assessed. The new two-exam system moves away from the long-standing model where…
Hindu College’s amphitheater buzzed with creativity as Abstractions hosted Rangsrijan’26, themed “Naqabnama: The Veiled Inheritance.” The event showcased student-led art, installations, and performances exploring identity and unseen layers. Highlights included interactive art spaces and the launch of the “Alankrita: Nocturna” magazine, drawing around 1,500 attendees The amphitheatre of Hindu College was transformed into a vivid…
BatNew Delhi: India’s bats, which are key to pollination, pest control and forest regeneration, remain widely understudied and increasingly threatened by human-driven change, according to a national assessment taking place after two decades.The report, State of India’s Bats (2024-2025), by Nature Conservation Foundation, Bat Conservation International, WWF and Centre For Wildlife Studies, shares insights of…
