Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:58 AM
Doha,Qatar
About Us REGISTER Login
Gulf Independent - New-Delhi
C3
Delhi government orders three-day school shutdown over smog INTERNATIONAL

Delhi government orders three-day school shutdown over smog

Schools in the Indian capital will be closed for the next three days, the Delhi state government said Sunday, as the city struggles with one of the worst spells of air pollution in recent years.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India capital to install roadside air purifiers to cut smog INTERNATIONAL

India capital to install roadside air purifiers to cut smog

Delhi's government announced Friday that it will install air purifiers and a mist-making device at major road intersections in the Indian capital to curb choking levels of pollution.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Woman and daughter dragged from car and raped in India INTERNATIONAL

Woman and daughter dragged from car and raped in India

A woman and her teenage daughter were allegedly dragged out of their car and gang-raped by a group of men near New Delhi, police said on Sunday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Thousands stranded near New Delhi as rains flood roads INTERNATIONAL

Thousands stranded near New Delhi as rains flood roads

Thousands of Indians were left stranded overnight Friday as major traffic gridlock paralysed roads leading to a key business city near New Delhi and authorities struggled to get the situation under control.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Indian police make new arrests in kidney sale racket INTERNATIONAL

Indian police make new arrests in kidney sale racket

New Delhi police on Tuesday arrested three kidney donors over an illegal racket at one of India's top hospitals that has shone a spotlight on underground organ trafficking.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Indian police arrest five over attacks on African residents INTERNATIONAL

Indian police arrest five over attacks on African residents

Police said on Sunday they arrested five Indians accused of assaulting Africans in New Delhi, after African diplomats urged the Indian government to ensure the safety of their nationals living in the country.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Congolese teacher dies in attack in Indian capital INTERNATIONAL

Congolese teacher dies in attack in Indian capital

A young Congolese teacher has been killed by a group of men in New Delhi, police said Saturday, the latest victim in a series of attacks on African nationals in India.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
India's Congress party rallies in show of defiance against Modi INTERNATIONAL

India's Congress party rallies in show of defiance against Modi

India's opposition Congress party staged a show of defiance on Friday, with Sonia and Rahul Gandhi leading a rally and march to parliament.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Diesel cab drivers protest ban in India's smog-choked capital INTERNATIONAL

Diesel cab drivers protest ban in India's smog-choked capital

Hundreds of taxi drivers protested in New Delhi on Monday against a ban on diesel cabs, the latest initiative aimed at improving air quality in the world's most polluted capital.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Six killed in Pakistan after strong quake rattles South Asia INTERNATIONAL

Six killed in Pakistan after strong quake rattles South Asia

Six people were killed across northern Pakistan although there appeared to be no widespread damage after a strong earthquake rattled major cities across South Asia at the weekend, authorities said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Amla hits half century as South Africa beat Sri Lanka CULTURE

Amla hits half century as South Africa beat Sri Lanka

Opener Hashim Amla's half century helped South Africa beat defending champions Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the last group match of the World Twenty20 in New Delhi on Monday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Fresh riots, arson in deadly north India caste crisis INTERNATIONAL

Fresh riots, arson in deadly north India caste crisis

Fresh rioting and arson erupted in a north Indian state in caste protests that have left at least 12 people dead, and New Delhi faced a water crisis after mobs shut down a key supply.

4:45 AM November 25 2016