In the middle of the capital’s fast-paced urban life, Lodhi Garden stands as a rare sanctuary where history and nature coexist in quiet harmony. As the iconic garden turns 90 today, it continues to draw walkers, historians, and tourists alike, offering a living window into Delhi’s layered past.Spread across acres of lush greenery, Lodhi Garden traces its origins back to the 15th century, when rulers of the Lodi dynasty chose the site as a burial ground. The garden houses architectural gems such as the tombs of Muhammad Shah and Sikandar Lodi, making it one of the few public spaces where…
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Image Used For Representational Purpose Only NEW DELHI: Delhi Police have busted multiple inter-state cyber and financial fraud syndicates, including a racket that duped an NRI in a fake air ticket booking scam, as part of a major crackdown under Operation Cy-Hawk-04 in the South-West district.The large-scale operation, led by the Cyber Police Station with support from district units, resulted in the arrest of 113 accused across 57 cases. Investigators linked 303 complaints registered on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) to mule bank accounts and mobile networks used by the fraudsters, uncovering a fraud trail of over Rs 22…
BEIJING, April 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — When foreign media professionals, business leaders and scholars from 12 countries walked into Chongqing recently, they gained a chance to learn more about the vibrant automobile industrial base in southwest China. The tour dedicated to feeling new quality productive forces in automobile sector in Chongqing was organized by China Economic Information Service, China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd. (CAERI) and the Belt and Road Economic Information Partnership. In general, site visits, immersive experiences and face-to-face talks with local industry representatives gave foreign guests insight into Chongqing’s R&D, testing and certification strengths in automobile industry.…
JOS BUTTLER scored 52 as Gujarat Titans beat Delhi Capitals by one run in a last-ball finish in the IPL on Wednesday. The win was Gujarat’s first of the 2026 season. David Miller’s late effort for Delhi ended just short.Delhi needed two runs off the final ball, but Miller missed a slower delivery from Prasidh Krishna. Wicketkeeper Buttler then ran out Kuldeep Yadav as he tried to complete a run that would have taken the game to a super over.Earlier, Buttler made his first T20 half-century after a lean run that included the T20 World Cup in India and Sri…
Nanjing Monkey King enters as near-certain trader consensus favorite at home against Beijing Royal Fighters in this CBA regular-season clash at Wutaishan Gymnasium, driven by their recent 108-101 road upset over Beijing on March 26 that highlighted offensive firepower and defensive resilience. Beijing’s 15-20 record places them 12th amid a tight playoff push, bolstered by Grant Riller’s buzzer-beating three in an 89-88 win over Guangzhou Loong Lions on April 1, but Nanjing’s home-court edge and head-to-head momentum have fueled aggressive buying of Yes shares to full certainty. Nanjing’s latest 92-106 loss to Beijing Ducks on April 6 underscores vulnerability, yet…
The Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering hosts a friendly China-Russia robotics competition on April 7, bringing together a delegation of 30 students and teachers from Moscow State University of Technology (STANKIN) in Russia. [Photo by Feng Yanyong/For chinadaily.com.cn] On Tuesday afternoon, the Chongqing Vocational Institute of Engineering hosted a friendly China-Russia robotics competition, bringing together a delegation of 30 students and teachers from Moscow State University of Technology (STANKIN) in Russia. Held at the institute’s China-Russia International School of Intelligent Manufacturing, the competition included lectures, hands-on practice sessions, and visits. The delegation gained insights into the development of intelligent manufacturing…
On the way to Chongqing, I was fairly confident that we would have a pretty seamless journey. After all, I had just visited Beijing in December of 2024. We even checked with our friends and colleagues for advice about what to take note before the trip. But, we still faced some payment issues while we were there, landing in a mildly stressful situation (read: distressing). And that, as we discovered, is where I learnt not to underestimate the surprises that travel can bring.However, dear reader, may you benefit from our experience and avoid this specific situation. Let’s get into what…
This market will resolve to the temperature range that contains the highest temperature recorded at the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Station in degrees Celsius on 9 Apr ’26.The resolution source for this market will be information from Wunderground, specifically the highest temperature recorded for all times on this day by the Forecast for the Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Station once information is finalized, available here: https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/cn/chongqing/ZUCK.To toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius, click the gear icon next to the search bar and switch the Temperature setting between °F and °C.This market can not resolve to “Yes” until all data for this…
If you think you have already ticked off all of Chongqing’s iconic attractions, here’s one that is both cute and meaningful. Tucked in the Nan’an District, not far from the Yangtze River, Firefly Harbour Cat Park (萤火虫港湾猫猫主题公园) is a sprawling cat-themed park that genuinely surprised me during my visit in March 2026. Whether you are a dedicated cat lover, an avid photographer, or simply hunting for something refreshingly different on your China itinerary, this park deserves a place on your list. Read on for our review of the park and essential details to note for your visit.Also read: What Went…
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that he believed China persuaded Iran to negotiate and agree to a fragile two-week ceasefire in a war that has crippled West Asia. The declaration reflected Beijing’s silent role in the pursuit of peace between the two nations, while Pakistan struggled to bring both sides to the negotiation table.“I hear yes,” Trump said when asked if Beijing was involved in getting key ally Tehran to negotiate on a truce. It is pertinent to note that the US President is due to travel to Beijing in mid-May to meet his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping,…