Delhi-ncr

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From rural settlements to urban villages, Delhi's Lal Dora areas remain caught between rapid urbanisation and outdated planning rules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

Nearly 80% Delhi-NCR patients turn to Google after doctor visits: Study

Patients across Delhi-NCR are increasingly struggling to navigate India's healthcare system, often leaving consultations with unanswered questions and turning to internet for guidance, according to a study. The study findings from the India Patient Navigation and Confusion Index (IPNCI) 2026, conducted among 1,000 respondents across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad, revealed significant gaps in patient guidance, care coordination, and healthcare navigation. The findings showed that 73.8 per cent of respondent patients felt rushed during doctor consultations, while 78.5 per cent searched Google or social media after their appointments due to lack of clarity regarding diagnosis, treatment plans, or next steps. Additionally, 70 per cent of respondents reported not receiving clear guidance on where to go next for tests, diagnostics, or specialist consultations, exposing major gaps in care continuity, the study, an initiative of Pacific OneHealth Hospital in association .

Senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav appointed as CEO of Delhi Jal Board

Senior IAS officer Sajjan Singh Yadav has been appointed as the CEO of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), an order said on Tuesday. According to the order issued by the services department, Yadav will replace former CEO Kaushal Raj Sharma, a 2006 AGMUT cadre officer, who was posted as Secretary to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu in April this year. Yadav, a 1995-batch officer of the Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, has held several roles in the national capital in the past, including that of DJB CEO. The IAS officer has also been given the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) and Chairperson (DSIIDC), relieving senior officer Santosh D Vaidya from these additional charges.

Gurugram to get India's tallest building under Haryana's Global City plan

HSIIDC has identified a 6.7-acre plot in Haryana's Global City project for a proposed 620-700 metre mixed-use tower that could become India's tallest building

Delhi-NCR truck scrappage plan: Can replacing old vehicles clean air?

Experts say targeting old trucks and buses could cut transport emissions significantly, but broader action on dust, industry and other pollution sources will remain crucial

Centre's ₹9,585-cr green scheme for NCR may boost CV replacement demand

The two-year programme aims to replace over 2 lakh ageing trucks and buses across Delhi-NCR through interest subsidies, tax waivers and manufacturer discounts