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The Delhi government has cancelled more than 7 lakh ration cards and is going to raise the income limit to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum for the fresh issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Gupta said the government had cancelled around 7.72 lakh "invalid" ration cards, and invited fresh online applications. In Delhi, no ration cards were issued in the last 13 years, Gupta said. "After an intensive audit, the government removed 1.44 lakh beneficiaries not fulfilling the income criterion, 35,800 who did not receive ration, 29,580 who died, while 23,394 ration cards were found to be duplicates," she said. At present, the income criterion to become eligible for a ration card in Delhi is capped at Rs 1.2 lakh per annum. Gupta said the hike is aimed at benefiting the maximum number of needy people. The hike decision will be approved in the next cabinet meeting, she added.

The Delhi government has authorised a deputy commissioner of police (DCP) of the Special Branch to perform the functions of a registration officer under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, across the national capital, according to an official notification. The decision was notified through a Gazette notification issued under clause (r) of Section 2 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. According to the order, Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has empowered the DCP, Special Branch -- who also serves as the Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) -- to discharge all duties assigned to the registration officer under the new law within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Officials said the move is aimed at streamlining the monitoring, registration and regulation of foreign nationals residing in or visiting Delhi. The Special Branch of Delhi Police already deals with matters relating to foreigners' registration, visa compliance and security verification. Official

Experts said lower ATF taxes at India's two biggest aviation hubs could improve airline operating economics and margins, though passengers may not see meaningful fare cuts immediately

To encourage use of public transport, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) will run special buses for Delhi government employees to travel from their residence to the nearest metro station and then to the Delhi Secretariat, officials said on Monday. The move comes amid intensifying efforts by the Delhi government to encourage use of public transport in the wake of fuel concerns linked to uncertainties in West Asia. "The special bus services shall facilitate connectivity from Delhi Administration Flats to the nearest metro stations as well as to Delhi Secretariat in accordance with office timings," an order said. The buses will run in morning and evening shifts, commencing 9 am as office-hour traffic peaks, and between 5 pm and 8 pm for homeward commute. Around 54 buses will be run under the special service. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta earlier this week launched the 90-day 'Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan' fuel-saving campaign, stipulating two-day work-from-home for all Delhi government ..

Delhi government will provide collateral-free loans of up to Rs 10 crore to women-led start ups and self help groups in the national capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. The government will also provide platforms in malls and large shopping complexes across the city to help indigenous products made by women self-help groups (SHGs) reach a wider market. "We are working on a wider scale to make the women of the capital self-reliant, entrepreneurial, and economically empowered. Arrangements have been made for providing collateral-free loans up to Rs 10 crore to women self-help groups and startups," Gupta said in a statement. She said the Delhi government itself would act as guarantor for such loans extended to women start ups and SHGs. Addressing the inauguration of a two-day 'Mega Self Help Group (SHG) Mela-2026' organised in Rohini on Saturday, Gupta said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently promoted the vision of 'Vocal for Local', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat',

Delhi government employees will work from home for two days every week, while 50 per cent of government meetings will be conducted online

Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity in view of rising global fuel prices, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced limits on official vehicles used by ministers, MLAs and other public representatives, while also bringing herself under the restrictions. In a post on X, the chief minister said it had been decided to limit the number of vehicles used for official purposes. Gupta said that in line with the prime minister's appeal, she herself, her Cabinet colleagues, BJP MLAs, public representatives, officers and Delhi government departments would minimise the use of official vehicles based on necessity and prioritise carpooling and public transport. She also urged Delhi residents to adopt carpooling and make greater use of buses and Metro services instead of private vehicles in view of the prevailing global energy supply uncertainty. Gupta's appeal came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for measures such as promoting work from home, ...

The national capital is on high alert following intelligence inputs indicating a possible terror threat. This prompted the Delhi Police and other security agencies to intensify vigil across several sensitive locations, sources said on Saturday. A source said security has been increased at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Marg and nearby government establishments, with additional deployment of armed personnel, barricading and intensified vehicle checks. According to sources, agencies have received alerts regarding possible attempts to target prominent offices and crowded areas in central Delhi using suicide attacks, vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (IEDs), shootings and coordinated strikes. Sources said anti-sabotage checks are being carried out at important government buildings, political offices, markets, transport hubs and other crowded places across the city. Bomb disposal squads, sniffer dog units and quick reaction teams, ..

Market leader warns selective restrictions could distort policy framework

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a slew of welfare measures for labourers, including setting up mobile health facilities at labour chowks, holding mass weddings for their daughters and providing them direct financial assistance. Interacting with construction workers at the Sant Nirankari Hospital construction site in Dhirpur on International Labour Day, Gupta said the government is committed to the welfare of labourers in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision. She said that the Delhi government also wants to provide assistance to workers for weddings and the education of their children and urged them to ensure that they are registered on the revived portal of the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (DBOCWWB) to avail the benefits of various government schemes. The chief minister said the Labour Department will hold special camps at labour chowks for the registration of workers. Soon, an honorarium will be provided to pregnant wom

There will be no "single-vendor diktat" for parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, issuing a stern warning to schools on Thursday. This comes after the Directorate of Education (DoE) had earlier this month asked not to compel students or parents to purchase books, writing materials or uniforms from specific vendors. "I can walk into any private school in Delhi for an inspection, anytime, my inspections are not a gimmick. They are enforcement in action," Gupta said in a post on X. Every school will state it clearly on its notice board, on its website and at any store it operates that parents are free to buy uniforms, books and stationery from anywhere, the chief minister added. "There will be no coercion, no captive buying, no single-vendor diktat. If a school wishes to suggest shop options for convenience, it may provide a written list of five to six shops, but there will be no compulsion of any kind," Gupta further said. Instructions have

The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has officially declared the results for the CM SHRI School Entrance Test today, Apr 30, 2026. On Apr 13, 75 specialised Delhi schools for admission

Industry flags lack of electric motorcycles, pricing gaps, and enforcement concerns, saying Delhi's aggressive EV transition plan may not be feasible in its current form

Environmental experts have largely welcomed the Delhi government's draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, particularly its focus on battery recycling and lifecycle management, while cautioning that its success will depend heavily on enforcement. Radhe Shyam Sharma, head of the Department of Environmental Studies at Delhi University, described that including "battery recycling" in the policy as "one of the most consequential parts", noting that it shifts attention from vehicle adoption to the environmental risks associated with battery disposal. "This is one of the most consequential parts of the policy, as it moves beyond vehicle adoption to address battery lifecycle management through provisions on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), collection centres, standard operating procedures, and traceability systems," Sharma said. The draft policy places strong emphasis on creating a structured battery recycling ecosystem, with the Environment Department tasked with enforcing Battery

Draft policy proposes 50% relief for hybrids, outlines phased shift to electric mobility, including 2027 three-wheeler transition and gradual restrictions on ICE vehicles

The vehicle, bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number, broke through Gate No. 2 at around 2 pm and entered the complex

Delhi government to deploy two weed harvester machines at the Najafgarh Drain- one of the biggest contributors of pollutants into the Yamuna, Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh said on Saturday. According to officials, by targeting the problem at its source, these machines are expected to significantly reduce the pollutant load entering the river while also improving drainage efficiency across the city. "Cleaning the Najafgarh drain is directly linked to cleaning the Yamuna. We are now using modern, Made-in-India machines aligned with the vision of Swachh Bharat to deliver real, visible change," Singh, who is also the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) minister, said. These dual-purpose harvesters are not just machines- they represent technology-led governance in action, he added. Powered by a 112-horsepower engine and equipped with a storage capacity of approximately 14 cubic meters, the machines can cut, collect, and remove dense aquatic vegetation such as water hyacinth along .

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that there is no shortage of domestic or commercial LPG in the national capital and urged Delhiites "not to panic". She exhorted people not to crowd gas agencies and LPG centres. "Avoid visiting LPG godowns. The administration is making efforts to ensure an uninterrupted LPG supply to people. Strict action will be taken against violators," Gupta said. Sharing the latest government data, the chief minister said on April 3, over 1,11,504 bookings were recorded, while three oil marketing companies delivered 1,26,379 cylinders, clearing pending backlogs. The average delivery time for domestic LPG cylinders in Delhi has now been reduced to four days, ensuring timely, reliable doorstep service for consumers, she said. Officials from the Delhi Government's Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs said supplies have exceeded demand in recent days. The chief minister said the Delhi Police raided 22 locations across the city to bust rack

The Delhi government has tightened norms for the supply of commercial LPG cylinders, making it mandatory for businesses to either have or apply for a piped natural gas (PNG) connection in areas where the network is available, according to an official order. In an order issued by the Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department on April 2, the government amended a key clause of its recently notified policy on distribution of commercial LPG cylinders. Under the revised rules, commercial and industrial consumers will be eligible to receive LPG supplies only if they are registered with the concerned oil marketing company (OMC) and have applied for a PNG connection, wherever the network exists. According to the order, in areas where PNG infrastructure is not yet in place, consumers will be required to submit an application expressing their intent to switch to PNG once it becomes available. Officials said OMCs will be required to verify documents at least once to ensure compliance with

A multi-level strategy involving coordination with the Centre for policy intervention has been rolled out to manage pressure on LPG supply and the broader energy sector, the Delhi government said on Friday. The announcement came at a press conference held by the government's Department of Food, Supplies and Consumer Affairs. Additional Commissioner Arun Kumar Jha said Delhi has around 56 lakh domestic LPG connections, and residents are being urged to ensure that their connections are registered in the correct name to prevent misuse and diversion. Jha said at the same time, the government is pushing for expansion of piped natural gas (PNG). "Wherever PNG connections are available, residents should shift from LPG to PNG," he said, adding that the pipeline network has now reached "every village". A control room has been set up to monitor the situation and receive complaints and inputs. The government earlier urged citizens to report suspicious activities through helpline numbers ...