A devastating fire broke out in a building housing a restaurant and hotel in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar area on Wednesday morning, claiming at least 21 lives and leaving several others injured. Authorities said many of the victims were foreign nationals who were staying in the hotel, reportedly for medical treatment in India. According to officials, […]
A routine evening walk ended in tragedy for an 82-year-old Mumbai resident who lost his life after being struck by a speeding motorcycle in Andheri West. The victim, identified as Radhakrishna K. P. Menon, was reportedly on his way to meet his granddaughter—a daily ritual he cherished—when the fatal accident occurred on Lokhandwala Back Road […]
For more than 135 years, Mumbai’s iconic dabbawalas have been a symbol of efficiency, delivering thousands of home-cooked meals across the city with remarkable precision. Their unique delivery system has been studied by global institutions, praised by business leaders, and admired around the world. Today, however, this century-old profession is facing one of its biggest
A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has sparked a nationwide discussion after suggesting that Indians who behave irresponsibly while travelling abroad should face stricter consequences, including temporary restrictions on foreign travel in serious cases. Arun Bothra, Additional Director General of Police (CID-Crime) and Transport Commissioner of Odisha, shared his
In the remote tribal hamlets of Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district, fetching water is not just a daily chore—it is a lifelong struggle that is leaving deep physical and emotional scars on generations of women. Every afternoon, under the scorching summer sun, women and young girls trek several kilometres across rocky hills and steep slopes carrying empty […]
With the income tax return (ITR) filing season underway, millions of taxpayers across India are preparing to submit their returns for the financial year 2025-26. As always, filing taxes on time remains crucial to avoid penalties and ensure smooth processing of refunds. This year’s filing cycle comes with several updates and compliance requirements that taxpayers […]
As more Indian students seek globally recognized degrees and international learning experiences, leading universities from around the world are increasingly expanding their presence in India. The trend reflects a growing demand for international education that offers students access to world-class academic opportunities without necessarily leaving the country. Many foreign
As tensions continue to escalate between the United States and Iran, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly taken a significant step to protect the country’s financial position by selling nearly $12 billion worth of gold reserves. According to reports, the move is aimed at safeguarding India’s foreign currency assets and reducing the potential […]
New Delhi: In a major development in one of India’s biggest real estate fraud investigations, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of a real estate group accused of allegedly cheating thousands of homebuyers and investors out of more than ₹2,000 crore. The arrested individuals — Avdhesh Kumar Goel, Rajnish Mittal, Atul Gupta and […]
A dramatic early-morning police operation in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district ended with the arrest of an alleged Punjab-based drug smuggler after a two-hour chase involving flying currency notes, vehicle ramming, and an armed encounter. According to police, the suspect and his accomplice attempted to evade capture by throwing bundles of ₹100 notes from their
