Day: August 19, 2020

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Happiness Curriculum improved relationships both outside, inside classrooms: report

11:22 pm August 19, 2020

New Delhi: A report by a globally renowned research institute on the impact of ‘Happiness Curriculum’ in Delhi schools has noted that these classes have shown improvements in relationships both inside and outside the classrooms, the Delhi government said on Wednesday. The report by Brookings Institute has pointed out that students are more reflective with […]

World Photography Day: Culture minister announces week-long Heritage Photography Contest

11:15 pm August 19, 2020

New Delhi: On the occasion of World Photography Day, Union Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel on Wednesday announced a week-long ‘Heritage Photography Contest’ to create greater awareness among people about the country’s heritage, the ministry said. The event began on August 19 and will continue till August 25. The ministry in a statement said that Patel […]

Woman found living with father’s body

11:09 pm August 19, 2020

Kolkata: A woman stated to be mentally retarded was living with the body of her 90-year-old father for three days before it was recovered by police from Thakurpukur area of the city on Wednesday, an officer said. The officer said according to preliminary investigations, the woman seems to be somewhat mentally retarded and that is […]

Extortionist held in Delhi’s Rohini

10:41 pm August 19, 2020

New Delhi: A 20-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of Wednesday for his alleged involvement in recent incidents of firing to demand extortions, the Delhi Police said on Wednesday. The accused, Ashish, is a resident of Bakkarwala village and he is the son of infamous carjacker Manoj Bakkarwala, they said. Police received information […]

Jill Biden defends Joe against Trump’s attacks

10:37 pm August 19, 2020

Washington: Jill Biden is pushing back against President Donald Trump’s claims her husband, Joe Biden, lacks the stamina to serve as president and is calling a Trump campaign ad questioning his mental fitness ridiculous. Speaking on NBC’s Today” show on Wednesday, Jill Biden defended the Democratic presidential nominee against Trump’s allegations. She says Joe Biden […]