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Commuters in Okhla faced severe traffic congestion on Tuesday after a vehicle broke down during rainy weather on Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Marg. According to an auto driver, traffic snarls stretched from Julena red light to Holy Family Hospital, disrupting movement during peak hours. Residents said the taxi broke down near the same spot where the road had recently caved in a few days ago. One local resident reported that the vehicle’s axle had snapped, leaving it stranded in the middle of the road. The breakdown caused a massive traffic jam, forcing residents to intervene. With considerable effort, some residents…

Gold rates dropped in New Delhi on Monday, tracking cues in global markets, as offloading by stockists added pressure on the yellow metal. Gold of 99.9 per cent purity declined by Rs 200 to Rs 1,00,170 per 10 grams. In the last session, it had settled at Rs 1,00,370 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity also declined by Rs 150 to Rs 99,900 per 10 grams, inclusive of all taxes. This compares with the last close of Rs 1,00,050 per 10 grams. Silver, however, remained flat, holding firm at Rs 1,15,000 per kilogram, inclusive of all taxes.…

In its latest offering, Jamia Millia Islamia has introduced new undergraduate programmes in German Studies and Japanese Studies, along with an Advanced Diploma course in Child Guidance & Counselling, for the academic session 2025–26. Online admissions forms for these three courses – FYUGP for German Studies (Self-Finance), FYUGP for Japanese Studies (Self-Finance) and Advance Diploma in Child Guidance & Counselling (Self Finance) are open for application by interested candidates until September 06, 2025. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020), the two new self-financed undergraduate programmes – B.A. (Hons.) in German Studies and B.A. (Hons.) in Japanese Studies under…

India’s rising star in female compound archery, Chikitha Taniparthi, has done the country proud by scooping the Individual Junior World title in female compound archery at the World Archery Youth Championships in Winnipeg, Canada being held from August 19 to 26. Archery Association of India posted on X: “Chikitha Taniparthi clinches Gold in the U-21 Compound Women’s Individual event at the Winnipeg 2025 World Youth Championships — a proud achievement reflecting the strength of India’s young archers.” With her win, 20-year-old Chikitha Taniparthi becomes the first female compound archer to have won this title. Chikitha’s achievement marks a significant milestone…

Residents and shopkeepers in Batla House market have been warned to stay alert after two recent theft incidents. Team Market Welfare Association Okhla reported that women thieves have been targeting shoppers in this busy market, which sees hundreds of thousands of visitors every day. There are growing concerns that if such thefts continue and women thieves active, the market’s reputation could suffer, and shopkeepers could face business losses. ALSO READ: Why you should avoid these roads in Jamia Nagar today from… Efforts are being made to tackle the problem arising from women thieves. Waseem Khan, a senior member of the Batla…

If you live in Jamia Nagar or are planning to visit the locality today, it is strongly advised to avoid certain key roads between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm, as a Chehlum procession is scheduled to take place, according to a resident familiar with the arrangements. ALSO READ: Shoppers beware! Women thieves gang caught in Batla House Market Although no official traffic advisory has been made public at the time of writing this report, local resident Javed cautioned that the roads in this part of Okhla are expected to become heavily congested during the procession and should be avoided to…

A major accident was narrowly averted near Jamia Metro Station on Friday night when a speeding pickup truck rammed into a street vendor’s cart selling kachoris and kulchas on Batla House road. The collision led to damage to the cart with food items scattered across the Batla House road, but fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, said social activist Md Saghir Abbasi. People sustain minor scratches while trying to escape “According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle was coming from the Okhla Head side when it suddenly hit the parked cart on the Batla House road. It was a severe crash. By…

In a rare initiative to nurture academic excellence and support deserving talent, scholarships amounting to ₹1 crore were awarded to 1,000 meritorious students of Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). The scholarships, distributed under the merit-cum-means Scholarship 2025, aim to ease the financial burden of students and encourage them to pursue their educational aspirations without constraints, said the university. The scholarship distribution ceremony was organised by the Dean of Students’ Welfare, MANUU, and generously sponsored by SEED, USA, in collaboration with The Quran Foundation. The event not only recognised the hard work of the selected students but also underscored the…

The Supreme Court has revised its August 11 direction on removing stray dogs from the streets and keeping them permanently in shelters. On Friday, the court said stray dogs can be released back to their local areas after sterilisation, except in cases where the dogs show aggressive behaviour or are infected with rabies. The court also ruled that feeding stray dogs in public places will not be allowed. Instead, dedicated feeding zones will be set up in each municipal ward. ALSO READ: Rising popularity of cats adoptions in Okhla: Unravelling reasons behind new trend A three-judge bench comprising Justices Vikram…

Gold price on Thursday surged by Rs 600 to Rs 1,00,620 per 10 grams in the national capital. This sharp rise came as stockists engaged in fresh buying, coupled with renewed safe-haven demand. In its previous session, the yellow metal had settled at Rs 1,00,020 per 10 grams. The precious metal of 99.5 per cent purity also followed the trend, jumping Rs 500 to close at Rs 1,00,200 per 10 grams, inclusive of taxes. In the last session, it had closed at Rs 99,700 per 10 grams. Market experts attributed this gain to bargain buying after a recent drop in…