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New Delhi, April 4 Police said a notorious criminal with several murder and burglary cases against him was arrested after a brief shootout with police here, official sources said on Saturday.Mohammad Salim, also known as "Ganja," opened fire at a team of the Special Task Force (STF), prompting...

New Delhi, April 3 An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 shook several parts of north India on Friday night, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, were felt in Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. There were no reports of any damage or...

New Delhi, April 3 A 22-year-old alleged gangster associated with the Sonu Dariyapur gang, who was wanted in a recent shooting case in outer Delhi, has been arrested, police said on Friday.The accused, identified as Aryan, had been evading arrest since March 19 in connection with a shooting...

April 03, New Delhi – The Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Om Birla, completed his self-enumeration for the census on Friday at his residence in New Delhi.The Speaker urged citizens to actively participate in the exercise and contribute to the vision of "Jan-gan-na Se...

New Delhi, April 3 In a major overhaul of municipal laws, the Centre has introduced more than 20 changes to the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957, replacing minor criminal provisions with monetary penalties, and removing several outdated offences in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions)...

New Delhi, April 3 – Ahead of Saturday’s double-header clash between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the Arun Jaitley Stadium and interacted with players from both sides, extending his best...

New Delhi, April 3 Silver and gold prices remained unchanged in the national capital on Friday, according to the All India Sarafa Association, due to subdued demand from jewelers and retailers.While the white metal was quoted at unchanged Rs 2,37,000 per kilogram (inclusive of all taxes), gold...

April 03, New Delhi: In an unprecedented move during wartime, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy George was dismissed on Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The Pentagon confirmed that George, who had more than a year remaining in his term as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, will retire...

New Delhi, April 3 Metro services on selected routes will begin at 3 am on Sunday to facilitate participants in the PNB Half Marathon, to be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation said on Friday.According to the DMRC, train services on the Yellow, Blue, and...

New Delhi, April 3 Auction house Saffronart announced on Friday that it had registered two consecutive "white glove" sales worth Rs 301.45 crore, a significant portion of which was generated through the record-breaking sale of Raja Ravi Varma's "Yashoda and Krishna," which sold for Rs 167.20...

April 03, New Delhi: Global oil markets are experiencing intense price fluctuations due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose by 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel, briefly exceeding the $111 mark.Meanwhile, WTI crude oil futures for near-term...

April 03, New Delhi: The Italian government has extended the temporary cut in fuel excise taxes, which was originally scheduled to expire on April 6.Following a meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Italian Economy Minister announced that the reduction in excise duties, which is already in...

April 03, New Delhi: Bangladesh has introduced new measures to reduce energy consumption in the face of rising power supply challenges, triggered by the conflict in West Asia that is disrupting global fuel markets.Under the new rules, government offices will operate from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m...

April 03, New Delhi: Russia has launched a sustained aerial attack on Ukraine since Thursday evening, with a large number of drones visible across Ukrainian airspace.This marks the second time this week that Russia has combined nighttime drone barrages with heavy daytime strikes, a new tactic...

April 03, New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve as the acting Attorney General.In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Blanche as a "talented and respected legal mind." Blanche, a former federal prosecutor, previously served as...

April 03, New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi, citing frustration with her performance, particularly her handling of investigative files related to the late financier and sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.Reports indicate that Trump was also unhappy with...

New Delhi, April 3 The CBI has arrested two officials of the Archaeological Survey of India for allegedly accepting a bribe to revoke an official notice and allow the continuation of work, officials said on Friday.The agency said a monument attendant and a conservation assistant posted at the...

April 3, New Delhi – As Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another IPL 2026 match. The first game of the tournament's double-header is a high-stakes contest between a team seeking consistent home wins and a five-time...

April 03, New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on Good Friday, paying tribute to Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. He hoped the day would inspire harmony, compassion, forgiveness, brotherhood, and hope for everyone.The Prime Minister wrote on X, "Good Friday reminds us of...

April 03, New Delhi – U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George has been asked to step down and retire immediately by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.George, an infantry officer with service in Iraq and Afghanistan, was confirmed as Army chief in 2023. The position typically has a four-year...