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Table for one: How Nishi turned dining alone into a movement

Then one evening, as she sat down for a drink alone at The Chatter House in Khan Market, two men at the pub asked her if she had been stood up.
Published on Jun 13, 2026 09:57 am IST

Restoration Gumti in Defence Colony to be done by year-end, Delhi govt tells SC

The archaeology department, in its latest report, said that all efforts had been made in coordination with the MCD to clear waste and construction debris, and that the four surrounding parks had been levelled for development. (HT Archive)
Published on Sept 19, 2025 04:32 am IST

SC raps Delhi civic body for failing in upkeep of Lodi-era Gumti, orders action against officials

The court reminded the MCD that it was required to clean the garbage daily, ensure sanitation and upkeep of drains, and lighting facilities in the area. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Sept 05, 2025 03:18 am IST

SC summons MCD commissioner over disregard of orders over Gumti maintenance

The court on July 31 directed the MCD to ensure daily maintenance and cleaning of the area around the monument. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Sept 04, 2025 02:46 pm IST

Delhi: Construction waste, debris cleared from around Defence Colony gumti

Delhi: Construction waste, debris cleared from around Defence Colony gumti
Published on Aug 29, 2025 10:41 pm IST

SC raps Municipal Corporation of Delhi for lapses in Gumti maintenance

The Gumti of Shaikh Ali, as seen in May this year. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 03:26 am IST

SC slams MCD for ‘ego’ in Gumti restoration

Built during the Lodi era, the Gumti was declared “protected” by the Delhi government’s archaeology department last month. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 17, 2025 06:34 am IST

Delhi: Lodi-era tomb used as RWA office in Defence Colony now protected monument

The RWA signboard on the Gumti of Shaikh Ali in Defence Colony in November 2024. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Jul 12, 2025 05:28 am IST

Delhi man posing as MCD official extorts elderly woman

The accused, Tausif Raja, a resident of Shaheen Bagh, was arrested on Friday after scanning hundreds of CCTVs and call records. (Representational image)
Updated on May 25, 2025 11:11 am IST

SC slams MCD over office near 700-yr-old structure, orders to vacate in 48 hours

The monument in question—Gumti of Shaikh Ali at Defence Colony. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2025 06:10 am IST

SC directs Centre, MCD to remove encroachments near 'Gumti of Shaikh Ali'

SC directs Centre, MCD to remove encroachments near 'Gumti of Shaikh Ali'
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 03:01 pm IST

Delhi minister, MP lay foundation for culvert bridge in Defence Colony

Parvesh Verma and BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj lay the foundation stone of a culvert bridge at Ratan Lal Sahdev Marg on Saturday. (ANI)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 06:02 am IST

40L SC fine: Def Col RWA may turn to residents for contribution

A view of the RWA signboard. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 28, 2025 05:08 am IST

Defence Colony RWA collecting money from households to pay penalty for illegally occupying monument

Defence Colony RWA collecting money from households to pay penalty for illegally occupying monument
Published on Mar 27, 2025 05:30 pm IST

Pay 40 lakh compensation for illegal occupation of Lodhi-era monument: SC to RWA

Pay 40 lakh compensation for illegal occupation of Lodhi-era monument: SC to RWA
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 12:28 pm IST

‘What must you pay for illegally occupying a historic structure?’: SC asks RWA

The RWA office at the Gumti of Shaikh Ali in Defence Colony in New Delhi. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 06:06 am IST

SC asks Delhi archaeology department to prepare plan to restore Lodhi-era monument

SC asks Delhi archaeology department to prepare plan to restore Lodhi-era monument
Published on Jan 21, 2025 05:42 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 27 November 2024

Catch It Live on 27 November 2024
Published on Nov 26, 2024 06:23 pm IST

SC perturbed over ASI volte-face on refusing protection to Lodhi-era tomb

The RWA informed the court that they had “been there for decades”, a submission that irked the bench. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 05:16 am IST

Ghaziabad fire incident: Family of five wiped out as two more die at hospital

The fire started while Bhagmati Devi was preparing lunch and lit the stove. The gas, which had already spread, caught fire and resulted in burn injuries to seven persons in the house (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 02, 2024 06:54 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on April 28

Catch It Live on April 28
Published on Apr 28, 2024 06:30 am IST

PWD to rebuild damaged bridge at Defence Colony in Delhi

The damaged bridge on Ratan Lal Sahdev Marg in Defence Colony in New Delhi on April 4. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 08, 2024 05:58 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on December 2

Catch It Live on December 2
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 11:42 am IST

Ghaziabad: Man found murdered with throat slashed, FIR lodged

The deceased was found inside a pit just 800m from his home in Ghaziabad. (FILE)
Published on Nov 18, 2023 10:39 pm IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch it live on September 10

Catch It Live on September 10
Updated on Sept 10, 2023 12:20 am IST

Trouble mounts for Irfan Solanki as 2 eyewitnesses of arson case come forward

Irfan Solanki (HT File)
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 08:07 pm IST

War over Rohit Bal: Close friend Lalit Tehlan and designer Rohit Gandhi trade serious allegations

Rohil Bal’s close friends say it’s painful to see such a celebrated designer wither away slowly.
Updated on Apr 11, 2023 08:15 am IST

Delhi HC orders demolition of makeshift temple in Defence Colony

The Delhi high court gave the directions while hearing a plea seeking the removal of the makeshift temple in south Delhi’s Defence Colony. (For representative purpose only)
Updated on Dec 21, 2021 12:59 am IST

Man shoots himself dead at Defence Colony home

A police team immediately reached the house and rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital, where he died during treatment.
Published on Feb 25, 2021 12:29 am IST

Monitoring panel can’t act against residential properties flouting laws: Supreme Court

New Delhi, India - Nov. 6, 2019: A view of the Supreme Court building, in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. The apex court expressed its disappointment over a lack of action by authorities in containing air pollution saying “nobody will be spared if found violating rules”. (Photo by Burhaan Kinu/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Aug 14, 2020 11:10 pm IST