Former Delhi chief secretary Rakesh Mehta found dead at his Noida flat; police say he ended his own life
The death of the 75-year-old retired IAS officer, Rakesh Mehta, was discovered after his wife, herself a retired IAS officer, tried to reach him by phone from out of town and got no answer despite several attempts. Mehta left a handwritten note behind.
No liquor and DJ during Durga Puja in Bengal any more; govt also wants puja pandals to stay within ‘Sanatan traditions’
Durga Puja organisers in West Bengal will have to be cautious this year. The Suvendu Adhikari government has told Puja committees that idols, pandal designs and themes cannot depart from “Sanatan traditions”.
Sanjay Dutt says he failed to learn Marathi despite spending 6 years in a jail in Maharashtra
Actor Sanjay Dutt’s statement about his poor Marathi came at a public event and caused an embarrassment for Maharashtra government, which wants all commercial vehicle drivers to learn Marathi or face fines.
Video: Delhi shopkeeper barely escapes building collapse
WATCH | Just when the Satya Niketan five-storey building in Delhi collapsed, a shopkeeper barely escaped unhurt. New CCTV footage of the scene shows how the man got providential escape. The cause of the collapse remains unclear.
Delhi building collapse toll 7; HC says municipal corporation and Delhi University responsible for tragedy
The 50-year-old building’s owner, Hariram Bansal, was arrested in Rajasthan following raids at several places. Police are investigating if extra floors were added and when, and if any changes to the building had increased its load.
