Everything you need to know about Delhi Cantt: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Delhi Cantt: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award for the year 2011 on Dr. Pratibha Ray at a function at the Balyogi Auditorium here on Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award, the country's highest literary award, for the year 2011 on noted writer Pratibha Ray.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) With the maximum temperature settling five notches above average at 45.1 degrees Celsius, Delhi recorded the season's hottest day Tuesday and also the hottest May 21 in the last five years. The Met office has forecast hotter days in store.
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A chilled drink with lemon in it is an ideal way to ward off unbearable heat during summer season. Whether it is an iced tea or mojito, the citrus fruit can be included in your drink to refresh you.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) A 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and gang-raped here by three people, including two neighbours, after giving her sedatives, police said Monday.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The Delhi government Monday decided to install 120 dialysis machines in six state-run hospitals to provide free dialysis and allied procedures to the poor and identified categories of patients.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Gold hit a 21-month low and silver prices plunged to a two-and-a-half-year level Monday. Experts said this happened because of the strengthening of the dollar.
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Domestic air passenger traffic decreased 0.27 percent in April and stood at 50.77 lakh from 50.91 lakh during the corresponding month of last year, the civil aviation ministry said Monday.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Three children, aged between one and five, suffered minor injuries after a high tension electricity wire here fell on a wall which collapsed and trapped the victims under its debris Sunday afternoon, said a fire service official.
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Justice delayed is justice denied. Nowhere this rings truer than in India where a staggering 30 million cases are said to be pending in the country's courts today. And to tackle this intimidating problem requires comprehensive judicial reform, more judges of quality and improvement of the judicial infrastructure, jurists say.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Delhi sweated it out on a hot, sunny Friday as the maximum temperature settled three notches above the season's average at 42.2 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast temperatures to rise further over the weekend.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Stock up your bag with handy beauty essentials, which can help you look bright and fresh despite the scorching sun.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The process of cleansing-toning-moisturising and use of sunscreen and anti-ageing products are considered important to keep facial skin glowing. But an expert advises how multi-purpose beauty therapies can help with same benefits in lesser time.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Conglomerate ITC's fourth quarter (January to March) 2012-13 net jumped by 19.4 percent.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): 'American Idol' participant Candice Glover, won the 12th season of the US singing reality show on Friday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The union cabinet Thursday allowed the Steel Authority of India (SAIL) and Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to directly charter ships without going through the government's chartering organization TRANSCHART.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) To exclude socially advanced persons/sections or the "creamy layer" from getting reservation under the other backward classes (OBC) quota, the cabinet Thursday increased the income criterion from Rs.4.5 lakh per annum to Rs.6 lakh per annum.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najeeb Jung has been nominated to the expert committee that will prepare a report on backwardness in Indian states, officials said Thursday.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was a warm, sunny morning in the capital Thursday with the minimum temperature settling at 25.4 degrees Celsius, a notch above average for this time of year. The weather office has forecast a clear day ahead.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) A 71-year-old tantric was arrested here for raping a 10-year-old girl on the pretext of healing her, police said Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Oriflame turns 45 and the Swedish personal care company is celebrating the occasion by partnering with Hollywood diva Demi Moore and launching a new fragrance titled "More by Demi".
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Delhi experienced a warm Tuesday, with the maximum temperature settling a notch above average at 39.8 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) It's time to brighten up the interiors of your home and go for trendy wall colours like lime, orange, purples, pink and sky blue.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Reliance Infrastructure Tuesday posted consolidated net profit of Rs.725 crore ($134 million) for the quarter ended March 31, 2013, against Rs.411 crore in the corresponding quarter of previous year.
New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) India's wholesale price-based inflation (WPI) stood at 4.89 percent for the month of April as compared to 5.96 percent for the previous month, government data showed Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a hot day for Delhi Monday, even as the maximum temperature settled two notches below average at 37.6 degrees Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. There will be no respite Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) India's consumer price-based inflation decelerated to 9.39 percent in April from 10.39 percent in March, government data showed Monday.
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was a cool, clear morning in the national capital Monday with the minimum temperature settling two notches below average at 23.2 degrees Celsius. The met office has forecast a warm, sunny day ahead.
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The Delhi Metro has a record for being neck and shoulders above the rest of the city, when it comes to cleanliness on its premises. Commuters can expect even better, as new machines and special training for staff are planned.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by her 24-year-old neighbour in his house, police said Saturday. The accused is on the run.
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Delhi saw a hot Thursday with the maximum temperature three notches above average at 41.9 degrees Celsius. The met department has forecast similar conditions Friday but cloudy towards the evening.
New Delhi, May 9 (ANI): Doctors of Safdarjung hospital in New Delhi began their indefinite strike on Thursday to press their long pending demand for accommodation and security.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) This Mother's Day surprise your mother with the new range of crystal glassware that promises to jazz up your home.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) It was a hot, sunny Wednesday in the capital as the maximum temperature settled three notches above average at 42 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) It was a sunny, warm morning in the national capital Wednesday with the minimum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, a notch below average for this time of year.
New Delhi May 7 (IANS) A 27-year-old man was arrested for raping his 19-year-old wife in the capital, police said Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) It was a hot Tuesday in Delhi with the maximum temperature being recorded two notches above average at 40.8 degrees Celsius. The met department has forecast similar weather Wednesday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) It was a hot day for Delhi residents Monday with the maximum temperature settling at 41.4 degrees, a notch above average for this time of the season. The met office has forecast similar weather Tuesday.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) This summer bring a healthy change in your children's wardrobe. Instead of giving them synthetic clothes, choose garments made with organic fabrics.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Montblanc has launched the Signature for Good Collection, a limited edition to raise money to promote education and build schools in the third world countries.
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) It was a clear, hot Monday in Delhi with the maximum temperature expected to hover around the 41 degrees Celsius mark, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) It was a hot, sunny Saturday in the capital as the maximum temperature settled three notches above average at 42 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Sunday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) It was a warm Friday in the national capital with the maximum temperature being recorded at 38.3 degrees Celsius, one notch below average. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a similar Saturday.
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) A hot day lies ahead for Delhi Friday with maximum temperature likely to reach 38 degrees Celsius, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) The Delhi government Thursday could not notify the revised autorickshaw and taxi fares, an official said.
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) Actress Zoe Saldana, who is featuring in "Star Trek" sequel, says she was a little overwhelmed after "Avatar" and almost refused the offer to act in "Star Trek Into Darkness".
New Delhi, May 2 (IANS) This summer drape yourself in animal prints. Inspired by lions, snakes and leopards, they are definitely a wardrobe must-have.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The state government Wednesday launched the Delhi Swavlamban Scheme, to offer a pension for workers in the unorganised sector.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhiites would soon have to pay more for commuting in auto-rickshaws as the Delhi government Wednesday approved a proposal for a 25 percent hike in CNG-run auto-rickshaw and taxi fare in the capital.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) It was a warm day in the national capital Wednesday with the maximum temperature settling at 39.3 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a cloudy Thursday.
Delhi public will have to pay more fare for traveling in autorickshaws as Delhi government has approved the proposal for fare hike of Rs. 6 for the first 2 kms on Wednesday. Passengers will now have to pay more Rs.1.50 per kilometer for the subsequent travel. The fares of Taxi have also been increased.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) Delhiites would soon have to pay more for travel in autorickshaws as the city government Wednesday approved a proposal for a fare hike of Rs.6 for the first two kms and raised the fare for subsequent travel by Rs.1.50 a km. Taxi fares were also increased.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) A clothing line with healing benefits in summer sounds like an interesting idea and fashion designer Jatinn Kochhar has brought it to the market with his new range - Tatha Vastram.
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) The cabinet Wednesday approved the expansion of FM radio broadcasting services through private agencies, official sources said.
New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): The Speaker and several Members of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) He began his life with an aim to educate and empower tribal girls in the hinterland of Chhattisgarh and after 36 years of hard work, 83-year-old Dharampal Saini is proud of the transformation.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) It was a warm Tuesday for the capital with the maximum temperature recorded at 39.2 degrees Celsius, one notch above average. The met department has forecast similar weather conditions Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Tell your mother how much you love her by gifting her classy and elegant crystal and Swarovski sets this Mother's Day (May 12).
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Tuesday with the minimum temperature settling at 24.3 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of year. The weather office has forecast a clear day ahead.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Delhi experienced a warm Monday, with the maximum temperature settling a notch below average at 37.1 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Make your dancing and yoga sessions fun and stylish with a special spring-summer apparel range from a leading fitness brand.
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The week began on a sunny, warm note for the national capital Monday and the Met office has forecast that the day would be hot, even as the skies are partly cloudy.
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Saturday with the minimum temperature settling at 22 degrees Celsius - two notches below average for this time of year. The weather office has forecast a clear day ahead.
New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) The skies remained sunny in Delhi Friday even as the maximum temperature settled three notches below average at 35.2 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather Saturday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Thursday arrived in the Kazakhstan capital of Almaty for the April 26 Heart of Asia ministerial conference on the Istanbul Process on regional security and cooperation for a secure and stable Afghanistan.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Domestic air passenger traffic marginally increased by 1.59 percent in March at 51.89 lakh from 51.08 lakh during the corresponding month of last year, the civil aviation ministry said Thursday.
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Dark clouds enveloped the city Thursday which saw cool winds blowing in towards the evening. The met department has forecast light rain Friday.
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Delhi saw a cloudy but warm Wednesday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 37.4 degrees Celsius, normal for this time of the season. Thursday is likely to be cloudy.
Minor tremors of earthquake were felt in Delhi Wednesday afternoon while a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit Afghanistan and the effect was also felt in Pakistan too. It was a moderate earthquake that shook Pakistan's capital Islamabad and the southern Afghanistan.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) A 25-year-old court employee committed suicide by jumping off the sixth floor of court building here Tuesday, police said.
New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The skies remained cloudy for a major part of the day Tuesday and the maximum temperature settled three notches below average at 34.6 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast clear, sunny skies Wednesday.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Delhi saw a pleasant opening to the week Monday as the maximum temperature dipped four notches below average at 33.2 degrees Celsius. Tuesday is expected to be hotter.
New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) It was a partly cloudy Monday in Delhi with the weather office holding out the prospect of rain. The minimum temperature was two notches below average at 20.9 degrees Celsius.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Vivian Richards, the original Master Blaster and one of the most intimidating batsmen in cricket's history, joined the Delhi Daredevils in an ambassadorial and advisory role Friday.
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Move over gold and silver jewellery, experiment with bright coloured neckpieces, earrings and other accessories this summer season.
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) It was a hot Friday in the capital as the maximum temperature was recorded two notches above average at 37.9 degrees Celsius. Saturday is likely to be the same.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The government Thursday hiked by eight percent the dearness allowance (DA) for central government employees, which will impose an additional charge of Rs.8,629 crore on the exchequer annually.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Delhi experienced a hot, sunny Thursday with the maximum temperature settling two notches above average at 37.8 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast similar weather in store Friday.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Huge stocks of electrical parts have been destroyed in a major fire at a warehouse in the capital. However, no one has been injured in the blaze, officials said Thursday.
New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) National Award winning actor Arjun Rampal, who was recently in Bhopal to shoot for "Satyagraha", will entertain guests at his high-end nightclub Lap Friday by spinning the disc.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) A clear, hot day lies ahead for Delhiites Wednesday with the maximum temperature expected to be around 38 degrees Celsius, an India Meteorological Department official said.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) A Delhi court Tuesday extended by three days the police custody of realtor Nitesh Bhardwaj, son of billionaire BSP leader Deepak Bhardwaj, arrested for allegedly killing his father.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Delhi sweated it out Tuesday as the maximum temperature crossed the 40-degree mark for the first time in April. However, some respite was in sight with the Met office forecasting light rains and cloudy skies Wednesday.
New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Tremors were felt in the national capital and parts of northern India on Tuesday afternoon after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Iran-Pakistan border.
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Tremors were felt in the Indian capital and its adjoining areas Tuesday afternoon. Many people rushed out of their offices and homes in the National Capital Region after the quake that lasted several seconds.
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New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) A 22-year-old man committed suicide by hanging himself from a ceiling fan here, police said Monday.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The price of gold slumped to Rs.27,600 per 10 gram Monday, the lowest in more than 15 months due to weakness in global markets on expectations of recovery in the world economy.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki Monday said his state will have a women-only police station in capital Itanagar and separate cells for women in all the districts.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Activist-turned-politician and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal will contest the upcoming Delhi assembly elections, a senior party member said Monday.
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) It was a sunny morning in the capital Monday and the minimum temperature settled a notch below average at 20.1 degrees Celsius. The Met office has forecast a warm day ahead.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a fall in the death toll in fire incidents in Delhi in 2011-12, an official of the Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said Saturday.
New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Compared to 2011, Delhi witnessed 259 more fire calls in 2012 with 22,786 incidents, said Delhi Fire Service (DFS) Saturday.
New Delhi, Apr. 12 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has greeted the nation on the joyous occasion of Vaisakhi.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Actress Riya Vij, who makes her acting debut with upcoming movie "Gippi", says she got the role by fluke.
New Delhi, April 12 (ANI): At least five persons were injured in a major fire that broke out at the Bawana slum clusters in Northwest Delhi on Friday.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Taking the bull by its horns, WHO and Unicef have put together a Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Pneumonia and Diarrhoea (GAPPD) aimed at ending preventable child deaths by these two major killers by 2025. In India, pneumonia accounts for 23 percent and diarrhoea accounts for 12 percent of under-five (age) child deaths.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a warm sunny Friday morning, as the minimum temperature settled at 23.3 degree Celsius, three notches above average for this time of year, a weather department official said.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Saver's Day, a new concept by cinema chain PVR Ltd., offers movie buffs a chance to enjoy films at low prices every Thursday.
