Weather update: Odisha, Chhattisgarh bracing for floods as Mahanadi swells; heavy rainfall in Mumbai

Several districts in Chhattisgarh have received heavy rainfall since Saturday evening, resulting in rise in water level of rivers like Mahanadi, Shivnath and Indravati as well as flooding of villages in low-lying areas

Down refugee lane: How Delhi made space for the displaced

The refugees who poured into the city after Partition changed not only the map of Delhi but also its cuisine and culture. Even after 75 years, old-timers can still remember how things used to be

Here’s why Delhi govt didn’t offer CWG bronze medalist Divya Kakran financial aid

The Wrestling Federation of India confirmed that Kakran was not covered under various reward schemes of the Delhi government as these schemes are meant for players who represent Delhi.

Each city has pros and cons, no clear winner

To get a bird’s eye view of what’s right and wrong in the four cities, Patriot asked citizens and experts to rate the city they live in. Here are some interesting insights

Faced inconvenience with delayed metro services lately? These metro cable thieves are to be blamed

The metal used in preparing the wires for these metro cables are in huge demand, explaining the high number of metro cable thefts Delhi-NCR has been seeing lately

Punitive action for violating single-use plastic ban starts from Monday

The ban on single-use plastic items was imposed starting 1 July, following which the government had organised workshops and fairs to create awareness about the ban and promote alternatives to plastic items

If it’s a man’s world, why not dress as one to survive?

At Baaji Ki Dukaan, a teashop run by 41-year-old Nusrat Jahan, customers presume they are being served by a man – a confusion that serves her well, for she wants to avoid the male gaze as she goes about the business of supporting her family

To avoid pollution, Delhi asks Haryana to allow only BS-VI buses to enter the capital

Pollution in Delhi increases with the coming of the winter season. Delhi government asks Haryana for cooperation to control the situation