Weekend curfew: Roads empty, markets shut in Delhi

Roads, markets, buses and metro trains were largely empty on Saturday as the national capital, grappling with soaring COVID-19 cases, observed weekend curfew, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal......

Nothing can break police-politician nexus

The police in every state teems with officers like Sachin Vaze, observes Virendra Kapoor. IMAGE: Then Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh, left, who accused Maharashtra Home Minister Anil......

Significant easing of lockdown in Delhi, shops to open

Delhi will see a significant easing of lockdown from May 19 with opening of shops in markets on an odd-even basis and running of buses, auto and taxis, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday......

GST, demo, joblessness: No one has answers for voters

'Traders have been the worst hit because of the government's policies, but for some unknown reason, many continue to support the BJP.'Thirumoy Banerjee reports from Chandni Chowk. IMAGE: Union......

Shortage of Rs 100 notes brings wholesale markets to a halt

Work in mandis across UP and in northern India which till Tuesday, witnessed heavy arrivals of newly harvested paddy, saw a steep decline. On Tuesday evening, when Kolkata’s Sheikh......

Delhi is top destination for online shopping

Shoppers in Delhi are more e-commerce savvy compared to peers in other metros including Mumbai, Bangalore and Ahmedabad, according to a survey conducted by Assocham. As per the survey 67 per cent......

Anti-VAT trade bandh evokes mixed response

The nation-wide two-day bandh by traders against introduction of the much-touted value added tax evoked a mixed response on its opening day on Monday affecting commercial activities to a great......