It's official: Not wearing a mask in public places won't cost you ₹500

Almost a month after the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in a meeting decided to relax the mask mandate and withdraw Rs 500 penalty for not wearing masks in public places, the health and family welfare department issued a notice to this effect. The notification, however, added that the public was advised to wear masks in crowded public places.

Waste-To-Energy Plant Ignites Fresh Slugfest

After Shah's Barbs, CM Asks How Much Funds Has Centre Given To Civic Bodies In City

How Hinglish bridges language divide in medical education

More than a radical departure, the new MBBS texts in Hindi are an attempt to ensure that English does not prove to be a stumbling block in learning

Hounded by markets & party, dizzy Lizzy falls from grace

Back To Boris Or Rishi Next In Game Of Musical Chairs?

Film industry raises a toast to Last Film Show

India's official Oscar entry, Last Film Show (Chhello Show), is now playing at cinemas all over the country, while preparing for a theatrical run internationally.

Check out these yummy gifting options this Diwali

As people gear up to celebrate Diwali with zest once again-going beyond online greetings-Haldiram's is here with mouth-watering treats to satisfy every taste bud.

Iranian climber gets a hero’s welcome on return to Tehran

An Iranian climber who caused a sensation by competing at an event abroad without a hijab was on Wednesday given a hero's welcome on her return to Tehran by supporters who raucously applauded her action.

Fiery Joseph keeps WI burning

Pacers' 4/16 Douses Zimbabwe Scare

Committed to open offer for NDTV: Adani

Adani Group, which missed the date for the launch of an open offer to buy an additional 26% stake in NDTV, on Wednesday said it is committed to completing the process and has asked Sebi to provide comments on its draft open offer letter.

Rout those insulting Guj with canards: Modi tears into AAP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mounted a full-on attack on his political opponents and asked people in his home state to rout those insulting Gujarat with what he called a torrent of canards.

‘Major change in edu field’: Tax experts flag SC order challenges

The Supreme Court, in its order passed on Wednesday, was categorical that the object of educational institutions, which function under the aegis of trusts or societies and seek tax exemption under section 10 (23C) of the Income-tax (I-T) Act, should be function \"wholly, solely and exclusively\" for the purpose of education. If the institution is profit-oriented it would not be entitled to the tax exemption.

'Conversion, migration causing popn imbalance'

RSS Gen Secy Hosabale Talks Of Population Explosion', Seeks Uniform Policy

Tharoor alleges irregularities in UP vote process

In a bitter end to the presidential election, losing candidate Shashi Tharoor's camp alleged serious irregularities the conduct of in voting in Uttar Pradesh, and demanded that the votes from the state be set aside.

26/1l victims are heroes of our world: UN chief in Mumbai

UN secretary general Antonio Guterres on Wednesday paid tributes to the victims of the 26/11 terror attacks at Taj Mahal Hotel and Palace in Mumbai. He placed a floral wreath at the 26/11 memorial in the hotel in the presence of CM EKnath Shinde and deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis.

Court allows ED to seize Nirav's assets worth ₹500cr

A special court on Wednesday allowed the ED to confiscate around 39 properties of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi worth Rs 500 crore.

Diwali Fireworks Can Land You In Jail For 6 Mths

Govt Announces ₹5k Fine And 3-Yr Jail For Production, Sale

CM names Patel Nagar MLA Anand to replace Gautam in cabinet

Raaj Kumar Anand, a first-time MLA from Patel Nagar, will replace Rajendra Pal Gautam in the Delhi cabinet. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that the government has sent the recommendation to induct Anand in the council of ministers to lieutenant governor VK Saxena.

Why Kedarnath pilots fly weather-blind

Tuesday's chopper tragedy in Kedarnath which killed seven people, including the pilot, has posed serious questions on the safety norms being followed by heli companies operating in the area.

Put 'anti-tribal' forest rules on hold, panel tells MoEF

Upholding allegations that new Forest Conservation Rules 2022 violate the rights of forest dwellers enshrined in the Forest Rights Act, 2006, by giving primacy to \"project clearance\", the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has asked the environment and forest ministry to put in abeyance the rules notified in June.

AQI set to hit 'very poor', GRAP-2 enforced in city

Ban On Use Of Diesel Gensets, Firewood, Coal

Anna May Wong to be Ist Asian to feature on US coin

As a 14-year-old girl, the daughter of immigrants in Los Angeles' Chinatown, Anna May Wong talked her way into her first role in a movie.

Despite India's protest, US set to hand Pak $450m F-16 deal

Notwithstanding India's concerns, the US is all set to provide $450 million F-16 sustainment package to Pakistan as there has been no objection to the deal from the Senate within the mandatory 30-day notice period.

Kharge sweeps Cong prez poll, gets 7.9k to Tharoor's 1k votes

1st Non-Gandhi In 24 Yrs, 3rd Dalit To Head Party

Aryan May've Been Targeted, Hints NCB Vigilance Probe

Irregularities and lapses have been found against seven to eight Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials, including a senior officer, and action recommended by the NCB vigilance committee, which started its probe after allegations of illegal arrests and extortion in the drugs bust case in which Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan was arrested last year.

Abhishek Singh's No Shame Movement garners support from Sara & Amruta Fadnavis

AS Officer Abhishek Singh's NGO, United By Blood, has launched an initiative titled No Shame Movement, which is supported by Sara Ali Khan and Amruta Fadnavis, artiste and wife of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and Kiren Rijiju, Union Law and Justice Minister.

Binny takes guard as BCCI prez

India's 1983 World Cup Winner To Focus On Injury Prevention, Quality of Pitches

Arrest fears surround Iran athlete who competed without her hijab

An Iranian competitive climber left South Korea on Tuesday after competing at an event in which she climbed without her nation's mandatory headscarf covering, authorities said. Farsi-language media outside of Iran warned she may have been forced to leave early by Iranian officials and could face arrest back home, which Tehran denied.

PM: When threats are global, response cannot be just local

Speaking at the 90th General Assembly of Interpol here on Tuesday, PM Narendra Modi pointed out that when threats were global, the response could not be just local. \"Safe and secure world is our shared responsibility; when forces of good cooperate, forces of crime can't operate. It is high time that the world came together to defeat these threats. Let communication, collaboration, and cooperation defeat crime, corruption, and terrorism,\" he added.

Adani acquires aircraft repair biz in ₹400cr deal

The country's richest man, Gautam Adani, has struck a deal with the Menon family to acquire their aircraft maintenance business for Rs 400 crore.

PM: Will bring back maritime glory of Dholavira & Lothal

Modi Slams Earlier Govts For Ignoring India's Rich Past