The changing relationship with pets is evident across generations. (AI image used for representational purpose only). For years, pets in Indian households were often seen as companions, watchdogs or helpful additions to the family. Today, in many urban homes, they occupy a very different place, somewhere between a child, best friend and a family member.The…
Two Delhi schools experienced bomb threats Wednesday morning, leading to immediate evacuations and extensive security sweeps (Representative image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: At least two schools received bomb threats on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation and security measures.The schools that received the threats were Air Force Golden Jubilee School in Dhaula Kuan and Sardar Patel…
Rahul Singh, one of the 22 artists whose artworks are being shown in the exhibition, on till July 15 Exploring identity, memory, and selfhood through art, Unboxed 2.0 brings together works by 22 LGBTQIA+ artists from across India. Co-curated by Naresh Kapuria, Praveen Mahto, and Shashi Baghwar, the exhibition at The Lalit Suri Hotel, features…
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media content deemed defamatory towards Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday ordered the removal of certain social media content it found to be defamatory against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The court also said that his lawsuit does…
Good news for rain-starved north and central India as the monsoon is set to advance, bringing widespread showers over the next few days. NEW DELHI: After a sharply deficient June, the southwest monsoon is set to make further progress across north and central India over the next 2–3 days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
A civil defence volunteer in Delhi found wearing a Delhi Police uniform and attempting to pass himself off as an officer near Jawahar Nagar picket (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: In the streets of northeast Delhi, a crisp khaki uniform carries a weight of authority and, for one civil defence volunteer, it became the perfect…
LPG gets cheaper by Rs 183.50 from July 1; relief for restaurants, hotels (File Photo). NEW DELHI: LPG prices for 19-kg commercial cylinders were cut by Rs 183.50 on Wednesday, bringing relief to restaurants, hotels, dhabas and other businesses.With the revision, effective July 1, the retail price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has…
Fire breaks out in four-storey Delhi building; blaze under control. NEW DELHI: A fire broke out in the basement of a ground-plus-three-storey building in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar on Wednesday morning, damaging electronic goods, electrical goods, furniture and fixtures on all floors, officials said.According to the Delhi Fire Service, the blaze was brought under control at…
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting vulnerable groups, weaponizing age and innocence (Representative image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: Behind the glowing screens of everyday devices lies a rapidly evolving digital battlefield, where age, gender and innocence are increasingly being weaponised by cybercriminals. From financially draining senior citizens to exploiting women through intimate data and targeting children…
New Delhi: A 55-year-old woman was found dead while her husband, a homoeopathic doctor, was lying in a semi-conscious state at their residence in southwest Delhi’s Bindapur, police said Tuesday. The husband has claimed that they consumed pesticide, said police. Their pet dog was also found dead under suspicious circumstances.Police received information about the alleged…
