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The curious case of protesters’ missing phones: Neither FIR for ‘snatching’, nor memo for ‘seizure’

Amid the recent protests and thousands of detentions in Delhi, at least 24 mobile phones belonging to detainees remain unaccounted for.

Newslaundry · Oct 20

Delhi court declares Siddharth Khera absconder in Rs 400-crore Seagull Maritime case

A Delhi court has declared Siddharth Khera an absconder in a fraud case involving Seagull Maritime Agencies. Judicial Magistrate Deepakshi Rana ordered police to register an FIR after Khera failed to appear in court. The Supreme Court had previously allowed the investigation agency to explore diplomatic channels for his deportation.…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Delhi to ban non-BS-VI vehicles from November 1 as winter pollution plan kicks in

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced vehicle restrictions for BS-VI emission standard non-compliant vehicles starting November 1. The Winter Action Plan will enforce various measures, including restrictions on construction activities and staggered office timings. Residents are urged to support the initiative to improve air quality during the winter months. The…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Gold and silver rates today (October 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k and 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

GoldAs the Dussehra festivities unfolded across India on October 20, 2026, the prices of 22k gold jewellery saw a dip.Gold prices are one of the important considerations for those planning to buy jewellery or investing in the precious metals this festive season.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

No barista, no delay: Delhi airport launches robotic cafe that makes coffee under three minutes; the robot also dances and serves ice cream

Robotic cafe at Delhi airport: Delhi airport has launched a fully automated cafe at Gate 42 in Terminal 3. A robotic arm takes orders on a screen, makes coffee, serves soft-serve ice cream and hands drinks through a window in two to three minutes. Payment is cashless. The kiosk also…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Dussehra 2026: Delhi traffic police issues advisory for October 20 celebrations, check diversion timings, affected roads and commuter guidelines

As Dussehra festivities approach, Delhi Traffic Police has released an advisory for the anticipated congestion. Major thoroughfares in East Delhi will see diversions from 5 PM to 8 PM to accommodate the surge in foot and vehicle traffic. Enhanced security measures have been implemented at celebration sites in West Delhi…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

What City Lights Do to Birds Flying Over India at Night

Birds That Fly by Stars They Can No Longer SeeMost songbirds, waders, and raptors that migrate over South Asia do it at night. Darkness gives them cooler, denser air to fly through, fewer predators to dodge, and a sky full of navigational cues, stellar constellations, the faint polarised light at…

Times Life · Oct 20

Watch: How CISF jawan chased suspicious man carrying 155 gm gold paste at Delhi Jama Masjid Metro station

A CISF jawan chased and caught a man carrying 155 grams of suspected gold paste at Delhi Metro's Jama Masjid station. CCTV footage shows the man fleeing during security checks before being caught near Gate No. 1.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Husband lived with another woman, had children with her, and sought divorce from his wife; Delhi HC denies divorce, orders him to pay Rs 2 lakh

Mr. Pandey filed for divorce after his wife left their home, claiming the marriage had broken down. However, his estranged wife found him living with another woman and having two children with her. The Family Court denied Mr. Pandey's divorce request and ordered him to pay Rs 2 lakh for…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Brass, Glass and Clay: Three Days Across Moradabad, Firozabad and Khurja

Moradabad: The City That Sounds Like a HammerYou hear Moradabad before you see its craft. The tapping starts near Pili Kothi and does not stop. Brass sheets arrive by the tonne at workshops where artisans called thatheras beat, lathe and etch them into export-grade bowls, hookahs, lamps and trays. The…

Times Life · Oct 20