Stories from New Delhi · India

YLE Radio 1 Finland reported on the discovery of Indian plants that yielded medications still in use today. The source mentioned that these findings were made.

India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a record number of raids in the fiscal year 2026, attaching assets worth ₹81,000 crore. Despite the high value of attached assets, the number of arrests made by the ED has declined.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81. He was a renowned figure in classical music. Further details regarding his passing were not immediately available.

Banarsi Das Chaturvedi, a renowned journalist and writer, is being remembered. He was considered among the foremost journalists and literary figures. Chaturvedi began writing about the problems of overseas Indians in 1914.

Authorities have identified illegal toys that exceed voltage limits.

Tourism in China has seen a surge during the May Day holiday period. Millions of travelers are participating in holiday activities across the country. A local boy recommended a large parade on May 1st in a square, similar to revolutionary squares, and welcomed visitors to attend.

Renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81. He was a figure in the music world. His passing was noted by multiple sources. He directed 37 films in his career, including feature films, documentaries, and short films.

Eight poets of the Vallabha sect hold importance in Krishna devotional poetry and are known as the Ashtachhap poets. The Ashtachhap was established in 1565 by Goswami Shri Vithalnath Ji, son of Mahaprabhu Vallabhacharya.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recounted a vivid experience during Holi at the National School of Drama, where he felt transformed into the character Ashwatthama and performed for five hours.

New Delhi authorities are strictly enforcing emissions certification regulations to improve air quality. Enforcement includes inspections at gas stations throughout the city.