New Delhi

Women chauffeurs drive change, one ride at a time

8:09 pm January 5, 2020

New Delhi: Determined to be the drivers of their lives, a growing number of women are traversing a tough road to empowerment by becoming professional chauffeurs — of cars, two-wheelers and even buses. Driven by financial need and sometimes to just look for fresh career opportunities, the women are cutting through gender barriers to ensure […]

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi misleading people over CAA: Shah

7:24 pm January 5, 2020

New Delhi: BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of misleading the people over the amended Citizenship Act and instigating riots. Shah assured members of minority communities that none of them will lose citizenship due to the CAA, saying the law is about giving citizenship to persecuted […]

Delhi govt launches fellowship programme for artists

11:28 pm January 3, 2020

New Delhi: To promote art and culture in the city and encourage artists excelling in street performance and theatre, the Delhi government on Friday launched a fellowship programme for them. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia launched the programme at an event at Dilli Haat, Janakpuri, where a group of selected artists were inducted as fellows. […]

Man’s body found in a drain in east Delhi

10:55 pm January 3, 2020

New Delhi: The body of a 24-year-old man was found in a drain in east Delhi’s New Ashok Nagar area, police said on Friday. The deceased was identified as Alex, a resident of Vasundhara Enclave. He was pursuing MBA, they said. Alex had gone out with his friends on New Year’s Eve to celebrate. When […]

PM's meeting with CMs: Demand transfer of cash to poor families, says Chidambaram

ED questions P Chidambaram in UPA-era aviation scam case

8:35 pm January 3, 2020

New Delhi: Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram was on Friday questioned by the ED in connection with its money laundering probe into alleged aviation-related financial irregularities said to have occurred during the UPA dispensation, officials said. Chidambaram’s statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. The case pertains to […]