New Delhi: As the festive season of Diwali and Chhath Puja approaches, SpiceJet has brought good news for passengers planning to travel home, especially those from Bihar. The airline has announced special flights to enhance connectivity to Patna and Darbhanga, two of the state’s busiest airports during the festival period. SpiceJet Expands Festive Connectivity to

New Delhi: A wave of grief has swept through the Indian film and television industry as veteran actor Pankaj Dheer has passed away at the age of 68. The actor, best known for his portrayal of Karna in B.R. Chopra’s legendary TV series Mahabharat, breathed his last in Mumbai on October 15. According to reports,

New Delhi: Neeraj Gupta’s sculpture, “As the Wind Rises”, installed at the entrance to Gate No. 2 of Bikaner House in Delhi, is generating considerable curiosity. Carved from a single stonnee of timeless pink Makrana marble, this 4.2-tonne, 10-foot-tall work is attracting visitors either out of curiosity or fascination with its flowing lines and curves. This

New Delhi: In a major relief for consumers burdened by inflated utility bills, the Delhi government has announced that no penalty will be charged on pending water and electricity bills if they are paid by January 31, 2026. Those who clear their dues between February 1 and March 31, 2026, will receive a 70% rebate

National Desk: In the run-up to Dhanteras, gold prices have seen a sharp surge across India. Both gold and silver prices have risen significantly on a weekly basis. In the national capital Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold has increased by ₹5,680 over the past week, reaching ₹1,25,230 per 10 grams. Similarly, 22-carat gold has

National Desk: The festive season has officially begun across the country, and the Central Government has gifted its employees a double Diwali bonanza. According to a circular issued by the Ministry of Finance, Group ‘C’ and non-gazetted Group ‘B’ central government employees will receive a non-productivity linked (ad-hoc) bonus equivalent to 30 days’ salary. The

Noida: If you own a vacant plot in Noida and have been waiting for land prices to rise, this news may come as a shock. The Noida Authority has taken a major decision to crack down on plot owners who purchased land years ago but never began construction. In its 219th board meeting, the Authority

National Desk: The winter chill has begun to make its presence felt across several parts of India. Following recent rain and snowfall in the hilly regions, temperatures have started to drop in Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and other northern plains. Mornings and evenings are now noticeably cooler, and many residents in Delhi-NCR have stopped using

Gaziabad — Residents of Wave City are finally breathing a sigh of relief. After weeks of tension and fear caused by continued protests and sit-ins by unruly elements, the court’s intervention and the administration’s firm action have brought them peace of mind. Locals said the demonstrations had become a constant source of anxiety. Protesters frequently