Delhi-ncr

Kanwar Yatra: Ghaziabad orders closure of schools, colleges till August 12

Educational institutions in UP's Ghaziabad district will stay closed from Aug 4 to 12 due to the heavy movement of Kanwar pilgrims during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, officials said on Aug 3, 2026

Delhi may get some rain; IMD warns of heavy showers in Gujarat, Maharashtra

Cloudy skies, rain and thunderstorms are expected to keep temperatures in check in Delhi on Friday, while the IMD has issued heavy rainfall warnings for more than a dozen states across the country

Gurugram likely to see 100 mm of rain as IMD issues red alert for Delhi-NCR

Gurugram is likely to record its first 100 mm-plus rainfall event as heavy rain batters Delhi-NCR. The IMD has issued a red alert, warning of severe waterlogging, thunderstorms and strong winds

Delhi-NCR retail space leasing jumps 78% to 1.3 million sq ft in H1: C&W

Leasing of retail spaces at shopping malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR increased 78 per cent to 1.3 million sq ft during January-June, driven by expansion by fashion retailers, food & beverage firms and departmental stores, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield's data showed that leasing activities were buoyant in shopping malls during the first half of this year. "Retail leasing in H1-26 totalled 1.3 million sq ft - an increase of 78 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). Main Street leasing during H1-26 registered 4 per cent y-o-y growth, while mall leasing grew 2 times in the same period," the report said. The consultant noted that the fashion segment led H1-26 leasing with a 28 per cent share, followed by food and beverage (F&B) (16 per cent) and department store (12 per cent). The fashion and department store segments have witnessed the highest absolute increase in leasing volume during H1-26 compared to the same period last year, .

Only 70 licences among 1.5K eateries: Where Delhi's open dining falls short

With only around 70 valid licences against an estimated 1,500 eateries offering outdoor seating, what are the challenges that continue to limit Delhi's open dining potential

Naya Safar Yojana: Subsidies, tax waivers for cleaner vehicles explained

The Naya Safar Yojana combines subsidies, tax waivers, and cheaper loans to encourage cleaner commercial vehicles across the capital

CREA flags 81% of SO2 emissions from FGD-exempt plants near Delhi-NCR

CREA says most sulphur dioxide emissions around Delhi-NCR come from coal-fired power plants exempt from installing FGD systems, urging stricter emission controls

Executive Centre India leases 114,950 sq ft at Worldmark for ₹309 cr

The flex workspace operator will pay rent for a chargeable area of 114,950 sq ft at Worldmark 6 in Delhi's Aerocity, with a 15 per cent escalation every three years

79% Delhi NCR residents rate monsoon preparedness as poor: Survey

A survey found 79% of Delhi NCR residents rated their local administration's preparedness for monsoon waterlogging as poor or pathetic, with Gurugram recording the highest dissatisfaction

Oberoi Realty records ₹8,109 crore bookings for its first NCR project

The Mumbai-based developer said its Gurugram luxury project, Three Sixty North, recorded bookings for about 2.31 million square feet of saleable area

Magnitude 6 quake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Strong tremors were also felt across the Delhi-NCR region following the earthquake

NHAI plans ATMS for highways. What is it and how will it transform traffic?

From AI-enabled surveillance to automated incident detection, here's how Advanced Traffic Management Systems will transform highway travel

Will extend full cooperation: Fortis Shalimar Bagh after inspection ordered

The statement came after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed the District Administration to conduct an immediate inspection of Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh following a complaint received

National developers expand footprint in Delhi-NCR housing market

Share of national developers in Delhi-NCR's residential supply has risen from 3 per cent in 2022 to over 13 per cent, driven by premium housing demand and infrastructure growth

Delhi's Lal Dora villages caught between old rules and expansion plans

From rural settlements to urban villages, Delhi's Lal Dora areas remain caught between rapid urbanisation and outdated planning rules

Namo Cities: Delhi's decongestion dream faces the test of execution

Experts flag coordination gaps as Centre bets on transit-led satellite hubs

Tata Motors to give discounts in govt's CV replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR

Automaker to offer 8% discount on eligible vehicles; Centre will provide interest subvention and fuel vouchers

4 Namo cities, 3 development zones: What NCR Regional Plan 2041 proposes

Draft NCR Plan 2041 proposes four greenfield Namo cities, a 30-minute transit network and new development zones as the region prepares to accommodate growing population

Ashok Leyland signs pact for old truck, bus replacement in Delhi-NCR

In addition to the 8 per cent discount offered by participating OEMs, the Central Government will provide 5 per cent interest subvention and fixed monthly fuel vouchers for a period of five years

NCR in 30 minutes: Regional Plan 2041 envisions fast trains, new townships

The Regional Plan 2041 for the National Capital Region has proposed the development of up to eight new greenfield townships and a high-speed transport network aimed at enabling travel between Delhi and major NCR cities within 30 minutes. The draft plan, which will be discussed in a meeting of the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) on June 16, outlines a long-term strategy for decentralised urban growth through the creation of new economic and residential hubs across Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. The plan emphasises that new settlements should be self-sustaining and equipped with modern civic infrastructure, drawing inspiration from advanced smart city projects developed under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the plan stated. A key feature of the plan is "30-minute NCR", under which high-speed rail systems and heli-taxis would significantly reduce travel times across the NCR region. It calls for exploring the feasibility of fast rail links connecting Delhi with major NCR urban