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The Nigerian national was beaten up by the mob on September 24 in Malviya Nagar in south Delhi. (Screengrab)

Nigerian tied to pole, thrashed by South Delhi mob

Earlier this year, four Nigerians were thrashed in Greater Noida in connection to the death of a teen due to drug...

10 Oct 2017 1:27 AM IST

Firecrackers will not be sold in Delhi-NCR during Diwali this year with the Supreme Court banning their sale till November 1, dealing a body blow to traders.

Supreme Court bans firecrackers till November 1

Asks Delhi govt to suspend all temporary licences granted to traders.

10 Oct 2017 1:23 AM IST

Commuters wait for buses and taxis. (Photo: PTI)

Heavy rain, gusty wind disrupt life

Gusty winds lash large parts of south Bengal due to the formation of a deep depression.

10 Oct 2017 1:17 AM IST

An antibody that protects from dengue virus is also effective against Zika, a study has found. (Photo: Pixabay)

Delhi reports 4,545 dengue cases this season; govt spreads awareness

The number of malaria and chikungunya cases recorded in the city till October 7 stood at 1,032 and 638 respectively.

9 Oct 2017 6:33 PM IST

Fire fighting operations were on for three days and no casualties were reported. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Fire at Mumbai Butcher island brought under control after 3 days

The island, officially known as Jawahar Dweep, houses a marine oil terminal of the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT).

9 Oct 2017 1:07 PM IST

Waterlogging and uprooted trees blocked some thoroughfares of the city, delaying the morning rush hour traffic. (Representational Image | PTI)

Heavy rains with gusty wind hit southern districts of West Bengal

Incessant rain and squally wind affected normal life in the metropolis on the first working day of the week.

9 Oct 2017 12:54 PM IST

The girl was raped inside a car on Thursday.

Delhi: Domestic help alleges rape by former staff at politician's...

The woman filed a complaint 2 yrs after the incident, the police said, adding that her allegations are being probed.

9 Oct 2017 7:50 AM IST

On October 3, Mondal set himself on fire in front of his factory to commit suicide in protest after he some club members allegedly threatened him for complaining to councillor of ward no 49 Subrata Polley.

Howrah: Factory owner commits suicide

Mondal did not object then as five trucks were initially planned to dump the earth at the plot.

9 Oct 2017 6:34 AM IST

A potter makes earthen lamps for upcoming Diwali festival in Birbhum on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Bidhannagar police starts new app to help elderly

The app called Bipad Sathi', is available for downloads on Android and iOS platforms.

9 Oct 2017 6:25 AM IST

Such exhibitions by Akhon Aranyak will sensitise the people of cities, Wildlife Protection Society of India Honorary Director Lt Col (Retd) Shakti R. Banerjee said.

Wildlife photography exhibition to underscore preserving habitat

Organised by Akhon Aranyak', an organisation working on wildlife, the show began on Saturday and will continue till...

9 Oct 2017 6:21 AM IST

CID on trail of Bimal Gurung raids Sikkim resort

The CID team raided the resort on Saturday based on inputs that the Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief and some other party...

9 Oct 2017 6:09 AM IST

The accused has three cases of murders pending against him. (Representational image)

Jindal family murder probe: Police still in the dark

Continuing the probe into the case, the police so far has questioned 50 people in this regard.

9 Oct 2017 3:59 AM IST