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2 Arrested for Voyeurism at Telangana College; 5 Others Booked

A kitchen staff member and an associate have been arrested on charges of voyeurism after students at a private engineering college near Hyderabad accused them of peeping into the washrooms of the girls' hostel, police said on Sunday, adding that five others, including the institute's principal, have been booked in connection with the case.

4 Killed, 2 Missing as Vehicle Plunges into J&K River; Search On

Police Said the Four Victims Died on the Spot While Two Others, Including the SUV's Driver, Are Missing

In strategy shift, Rahul remains active on social media during vacations

Though Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's absence from some key occasions recently raised a few eyebrows, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha has remained active politically through social media—signalling a tactical shift from earlier when his vacations and foreign tours would come under criticism from his political rivals.

Dalit youth assaulted over 'Jai Bhim' song

Two Dalit men were assaulted and subjected to casteist slurs for allegedly playing \"Jai Bhim\" song in their goods vehicle in Tumakuru district in Karnataka, police said on Sunday, adding that two individuals, including a Railways official, have been booked in connection with the incident.

Customs duty slashed on gold to be reviewed

The government is reviewing customs duties on over two-dozen items, including gold, and may raise the levy on the yellow metal if it is found that the recent duty reduction triggered its consumption instead of achieving the stated policy objective of domestic value addition, two people aware of the development said.

Fog Continues to Disrupt Life and Travel in Parts of Northern India

Dense fog blanketed most parts of north India on Sunday, causing disruptions in air, rail, and road traffic, with little respite in sight in the near future as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warned of the persistence of similar conditions until January 9.

Alert sounded in Maha as bird flu kills 4 big cats

The remaining 12 tigers and 24 leopards at the centre are safe SHATANIK BHAGWAT, Zoo director

75th Constitution Day: City plans educational and cultural events

AROUND 300 EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN GURUGRAM TO HOLD EVENTS WITH AROUND 5,000 STUDENTS

Fewer migratory birds visit Sultanpur wetland: Report

Biodiversity in focus

Are urban ropeways a good bet for future?

The temple town of Varanasi, one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world, is synonymous with vibrant yet chaotic narrow alleys, bustling markets, food, sight, and sound, all of which make for a sensory overload.

Old darwaza's new life

On an architectural landmark

₹800-crore infra projects to improve Gurugram travel

Infrastructure projects must be completed on time to deliver maximum benefit to residents. RAO NARBIR SINGH, Industries, Commerce Minister

GMDA Brings 'Greater SPR' Plan Back on Drawing Board

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is revisiting the plan to construct Greater Southern Peripheral Road (GSPR) to connect NH-48 in MG Road to Pachgaon, GMDA officials said, adding that the project is expected to reduce traffic congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway.

'Abusive' Modi failed to talk development: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) national convener and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's \"aapdakal\" jab at the Delhi government and said the Centre had failed in fulfilling its promises to the people of Delhi made before the 2020 elections.

Concrete Falls Off Hero Honda Chowk Flyover, 1 Side Barricaded

A stretch on the Hero Honda Chowk flyover on the busy Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway has again suffered damage, forcing the highway authority to barricade one of the lanes from Jaipur to Delhi side late Saturday morning, officials said on Sunday.

CAQM Downgrades Grap 3 Curbs as Air Quality Picks Up

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday lifted the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) in the National Capital Region (NCR), citing an improvement in the air quality.

Day 4 of zero visibility in Delhi

Delhi logged zero visibility for a fourth consecutive day on Sunday, for over three hours between 4am and 7.30am this time, impacting flight and train operations.

Some rain, more chills in store for Delhi-NCR: IMD

THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE IS EXPECTED TO DROP BY 2-3°C AND TOUCH 7°C BY JAN 9, MAKING BOTH DAYS AND NIGHTS CHILLY AGAIN

PM Modi Inaugurates Delhi Metro's Phase 4

Enhanced Metro connectivity

Trump's Win and a New Chapter of Racism Against Indians

The last week of 2024 inaugurated a new phase of racism against Indians in America—one that won't end well.

RRTS enters Capital, PM rides in from Gzb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning inaugurated a 13km section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor from Sahibabad, Uttar Pradesh to New Ashok Nagar, east Delhi, marking the first entry of Namo Bharat trains into the national capital and connecting the city via the high-speed trains to Meerut.

World Bank to lend Pak $20 billion as part of 10-year deal

The World Bank is set to approve a $20 billion indicative lending package for Pakistan—a pioneering 10-year initiative to protect its funded projects from political transitions and focus on six targeted areas, according to a media report.

Yellow alert issued for rain, cloudy skies

Forecasters have predicted light rain for Delhi in the early hours of Monday, issuing a yellow alert due to a fresh western disturbance that is expected to bring more snowfall to the mountains and lead to a drop in temperature from January 8.

My new song is meant to be something people can have fun with, says Paradox

Delhi-based rapper Tanishq Singh aka Paradox has always been willing to push the boundaries of his music, resulting in a sound that is constantly evolving.

Nature is pure magic, and I feel incomplete without my camera

Raveena Tandon's passion for photography is rooted in her love for wildlife. She explains, \"It began with childhood jungle trips, but it was my first safari in Africa in 2002 that truly sparked my interest.

Harmonies Redefined: The Trailblazers

Here's kick-starting a new series on artistes, who have been trendsetters in the world of Indian classical arts in the words of authors Shantanu Das and Sapna Narayan PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/RAMAVAIDYANATHAN

‘WOULD NEVER WANT OUR DAUGHTER TO BE CLICKED’

Actor-couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal talk about the changes in their life since welcoming their six-month-old daughter

Abhi-Ash vacation together, put divorce rumours to rest

The better part of 2024 had fans speculating over the divorce of actors Abhishek Bachchan (48) and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (51).

Fulton focuses on World Cup qualification

Craig Fulton had a short chat with Graham Reid before taking his seat in an empty Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium here to watch Delhi SG Pipers' practice in the morning.

Haaland Doubles Up in Man City Stroll as Chelsea Draws at Palace

Erling Haaland scored twice as Man City pummelled West Ham 4-1 in the Premier League while in-form Newcastle inflicted another painful defeat on Ange Postecoglou's struggling Tottenham.