New Delhi: To curb unplanned growth and accelerate planned development of housing commercial and logistics infrastructure, Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) 2047 has introduced two new planning frameworks — High Density Corridor (HDC) and Low Density Area (LDA).The newly-introduced HDC policy, proposes compact, high-density and mixed-use development along the 75-km Urban Extension Road-II (UER-II). The…
Chennai: Two guest workers were arrested after they harassed a woman and attempted to assault a man who questioned them, in Uthiramerur in Kancheepuram district on Friday evening.According to police, Premkumar, 38 a daily wage labourer from Bazaar Road in Uthiramerur, witnessed two drunk men harassing a woman passing through the stretch. When Premkumar questioned…
Omar paid tribute to his grandfather and National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah credited Kashmiris with fighting the 1947 tribal invasion before Indian troops arrived and said people across the LoC might have been protesting to rejoin J&K today had Centre not revoked Article 370 in 2019.Speaking at an Independence…
According to transport department officials, the deadline for drivers to complete Marathi language training ended on Aug 15 Mumbai: With working knowledge of Marathi being made mandatory for auto taxi drivers from Aug 18, those caught by RTO flying squads will be served a show-cause notice, granting them one month to learn the language and…
New Delhi: The scourge of dowry harassment continues to claim lives even in the 20th century, a Delhi court observed, noting that a young woman’s suicide ended not only her life but also that of the unborn child she was carrying. Her husband and mother-in-law were sentenced to 12 years’ rigorous imprisonment each for dowry…
Chennai: A day after an 18-year-old man was found with multiple injuries near Gummidipoondi, police arrested a 22-year-old man for the murder. The suspect was the victim’s friend.The youngster’s body was found near a burial site in Chanaputhur village in Tiruvallur district, Police said the murder followed a drunken quarrel between the two.The deceased, Ranjan,…
Tyson is the only animal hero among the 89 personnel chosen for MiD, which is an official military commendation. NEW DELHI: New Delhi: Indian Army’s assault dog Tyson, who is attached to 2 Para Special Forces, has been honoured during the Independence Day 2026 celebrations for showing “bravery and extraordinary courage” during a counter-insurgency operation…
The tribunal calculated the compensation based on income tax returns, determining an average annual income of over Rs 35 lakh for the deceased Mumbai: In one of the largest compensation payouts involving BEST, a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal has directed the transport undertaking to pay nearly Rs 5.25 crore (inclusive of interest) to the Mahim-based…
New Delhi: A 12-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by her father in northeast Delhi. He has been arrested, police said.The case came to light after a complaint was received from the girl’s mother after the child confided to her. Police spoke to the girl and took her statement before apprehending her father and questioning…
Chennai: Less than a day after announcing a ban on 11 varieties of liquor at Tasmac outlets, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) revoked the ban on Saturday. FSSAI had banned the sale of 10 varieties of brandy and one rum brand by an order dated Aug 11. The revocation decision came after…
