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Delhi wakes up to heavy rains; waterlogging, traffic jams across NCR

Fresh monsoon showers hit Delhi-NCR, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and traffic jams across key routes; IMD forecasts more rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds this week

Delhi Technological University begins Btech odd semesters registration 2025

DTU will begin the online registration process for BTech odd semester courses today, July 11. Candidates can apply from 3 pm onwards, 11:59 p.m. on July 25, on the official website

Six Indian cities rank among Asia-Pacific's top 10 tech talent hubs

Bengaluru hosts the world's largest concentration of data scientists, Hyderabad leads in under-25 tech professionals, and Indian cities now account for 69 per cent of Asia-Pacific's total tech talent

Gurugram offices ask staff to work from home as rain triggers traffic chaos

The advisory was issued in light of the heavy rainfall that Gurugram and parts of Delhi received on Wednesday evening, leading to inundated streets and traffic snarls across key areas

4.4 magnitude earthquake hits Jhajjar, Haryana, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR

Strong earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR: Details awaited

What are end-of-life vehicles and why are they being pushed off the roads?

Ban on End-of-Life Vehicles will apply in Delhi and five adjoining NCR districts from November 1; ANPR cameras, VAHAN database to help identify violators and enforce scrapping policy

Delhi 'Laadli Yojana' beneficiaries declined 60% in last 15 years: RTI

The number of people who took benefits under the Laadli Yojana in Delhi has decreased by about 60 per cent in the last 15 years, information shared by the government under the Right to Information Act has revealed. Laadli Yojana was started in the national capital on January 1, 2008, with the aim to empower young women and reduce gender inequality. According to the data provided to PTI-Bhasha by the government, the number of beneficiaries of the scheme was about 1.25 lakh in 2008-2009, which reduced to 53,000 in 2024-25. The Women and Child Development Department of the Delhi government, in response to an RTI application, said that since the launch of the scheme, till 2025, 13,52,564 girls have been registered. According to the information, while the number of beneficiaries was 1,26,965 in 2008-2009, in 2024-25, their number had fallen by almost 50 per cent to 53,001 a decrease by 58 per cent and the second lowest in the last five years. In 2019-2020, only 30,192 girls benefited

Delhi PWD gets initial nod to cut trees for Barapullah Phase 3 flyover

The Public Works Department ( PWD) has received in-principle tree-felling approval from the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) for Barapullah Phase 3 project, said officials on Wednesday. The Barapullah Phase 3 project envisages providing seamless and signal-free connectivity between Mayur Vihar-I (East Delhi) and AIIMS (South Delhi). The new flyover will merge with the existing Barapullah flyover at Sarai Kale Khan. "In-principle approval has been given by the CEC for cutting trees. There are about 274 trees on the Mayur Vihar side due to which the project has been stuck for several years. As soon as we get the final approval, work on the ground will commence," said a senior PWD officer. Last month, the CEC carried out a survey of the site where the trees have to be removed. PWD Minister Parvesh Verma has visited the site twice in the past four months. "It will take around six months to complete the project after tree-cutting permission is approved. Our target is to complete the

'Single most stupid rule': Delhi's fuel ban on old vehicles faces flak

Delhi's fuel ban on older vehicles sparked confusion and criticism as citizens compare it to Nordic policies lacking local infrastructure support

Vodafone Idea expands 5G coverage to 23 more cities across India

Debt-ridden telecom firm Vodafone Idea has expanded 5G coverage to 23 more cities, including states capitals Jaipur, Kolkata, and Lucknow, the company said on Monday. Vi has already launched 5G service in five cities -- Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Patna. "Vi... announced the next phase of its 5G rollout, with network deployment now underway in 23 cities. These include Ahmedabad, Agra, Aurangabad, Kozhikode, Cochin, Dehradun, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Malappuram, Meerut, Nagpur, Nashik, Pune, Rajkot, Sonepat, Surat, Siliguri, Trivandrum, Vadodara and Vizag," the company said. Vi has acquired 5G spectrum in 17 out of 22 telecom circles. "Users with 5G-enabled devices in the newly announced cities will be able to access Vi 5G services as the services go live. As an introductory offer, Vi is providing unlimited 5G data on plans starting from Rs 299," Vi said. The company said it has deployed 4G on the 900 MHz band across approximately 65,000 sites an

Curious about how Amazon delivers? Free fulfilment centre tours coming soon

Starting Q4 2025, Amazon will offer 45-60 minutes guided tours of its fulfilment centres in India, showcasing the technology and processes behind its order storage, packing, and shipping

New fraud detection system shielded 3.5 mn users in Delhi-NCR, says Airtel

Telecom operator Airtel on Thursday said its advanced fraud detection system has protected over 3.5 million users in Delhi-NCR within 43 days of launch of the new tool. The statement assumes significance given the rising instances of digital frauds where unsuspecting users are lured online and deceived by scamsters leveraging advanced techniques, malicious links and fake profiles. "As part of the nationwide rollout of its AI-powered fraud detection system, Airtel has successfully safeguarded more than 3.5 million users across the state, within just 43 days of launching its advanced fraud detection system," Airtel said in a release. The system, automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband customers, scans and filters links across SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, e-mail, and other browsers. "It leverages real-time threat intelligence to examine over 1 billion URLs daily and blocks access to harmful sites in under 100 milliseconds," the telco informed.

Two major road projects approved to decongest Delhi-NCR region

To decongest Delhi and the national capital region, the construction of two mega highways has been approved in a meeting recently held between Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, costing around Rs 10,000 crore. A new 17-kilometer-long highway connecting Urban Extension Road II (UER 2) to the Delhi-Dehradun expressway near Tronica City has been approved. After completion, this project will reduce traffic load on inner roads, easing pressure on National Highway-48, National Highway-44, Ring Roads and the Barapullah elevated corridor. The estimated construction cost of the project is Rs 3,300 crore. According to officials, connecting UER 2 to the Delhi-Dehradun, which starts near Akshardham temple, will provide faster connectivity to traffic generated from Haryana and Rajasthan, which is destined to move towards Dehradun. "Currently bids that have been received for hiring a consultant are under evaluation and the work to prepare a detailed project ...

Gap between built up area & carpet area rises in apartment to 40%: Anarock

The difference between super-built-up area and carpet area in apartments has risen over the years with builders increasing average loading percentage to 40 per cent across major cities to provide common amenities, according to Anarock. The average loading percentage was 31 per cent in 2019, and the same has risen to 40 per cent in the January-March quarter of this year, which means flat owners are getting less livable space. In its report, real estate consultant Anarock said that in residential apartments, the average loading factor is the difference between the super-built-up area and carpet area. If the super built-up area is 1,300 square feet and the carpet area 1,000 sq ft, then the loading percentage is 30 per cent. Prashant Thakur, Regional Director & Head - Research & Advisory at ANAROCK Group, said, "While RERA now requires developers to mention the total carpet area provided to homebuyers, no law currently limits the loading factor in projects." "Q1 (January-March) ...

Stage-I Grap measures enforced in NCR as Delhi AQI plunges to 'poor'

The action came after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 209, which falls under the 'Poor' category

Little Caesars enters India with first outlet in Delhi-NCR this month

Little Caesars, a Detroit, Michigan-based world's third largest pizza chain, is entering the Indian market. India -- one of the fastest growing quick service restaurant markets -- will be the 30th market for Little Caesars, which is also the world's largest family-owned pizza chain, for which it has roped in Harnessing Harvest as its franchise partner. It has planned to open its first outlet in Delhi-NCR in this month, with plans for additional locations to follow, according to a statement from the company. "Launching in India marks an exciting milestone for Little Caesars as we expand into our 30th country. With our delicious pizzas and unbeatable value, we're eagerly anticipating introducing a unique menu that we believe will captivate India," said Paula Vissing, President, Global Retail, Little Caesars Pizza. Its entry into India market reflects the brand's commitment to global growth, bringing its signature menu and exceptional value to a new market, it said. Recently, Little

County Group to invest Rs 1,800 cr to develop housing project in Ghaziabad

Realty firm County Group will invest Rs 1,800 crore to develop a housing project in Ghaziabad as part of its expansion plan. The company has launched new project 'Jade County', which is spread over 13.33 acres, comprising around 1,000 units. In a statement on Wednesday, County Group said that it has bought this land parcel in Wave Group's large township 'Wave City' for Rs 400 crore. The total saleable area in this project will be 30 lakh square feet. The "total investment outlay will be Rs 1,800 crore", it added. Amit Modi, Director at County Group, said the project is strategically located in Wave City along the NH24 corridor. "With swift connectivity to Delhi, Noida, and Greater Noida, and backed by infrastructure upgrades like the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Hindon Airport, the region is fast becoming a preferred destination for premium living," he said. County Group has delivered nearly 18 million sq ft of real estate space across various projects in Delhi-NCR. It is currentl

Signature Global to invest Rs 4,000 cr in FY26 for construction projects

Realty firm Signature Global will invest around Rs 4,000 crore this fiscal to acquire land parcels and carry out construction activities in its housing projects at Gurugram, a top company official said on Monday. In an interview with PTI, Signature Global Chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal said the company had invested Rs 1,070 crore last fiscal year to purchase 48-acre land in Gurugram, Haryana. "Land is an important raw material for real estate developers. We will be investing around Rs 1,200-1,500 crore on the acquisition of land parcels," he said. The company is looking for lands in the Delhi-NCR market to expand its business, Aggarwal noted. "Housing demand continues to be strong from end-users as well as investors. There is a mismatch of demand-supply," he said. Asked about construction spend, Aggarwal said the investment in construction activities would be around Rs 2,500 crore in 2025-26 against Rs 1,900 crore in the preceding fiscal. He highlighted that the company perform

Delhi slums razed, employers ask domestic help: 'Why didn't you show up?'

Residents of Madrasi Camp in Delhi's Jangpura were suddenly displaced as authorities demolished the 60-yr-old settlement. Meanwhile, their employers kept calling, asking why they missed work that day

Godrej acquires 14-acre land in Pune to build project worth Rs 4,200 cr

Realty firm Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired a 14-acre land in Pune to develop a housing project with a revenue potential of Rs 4,200 crore as part of its expansion plan. In a regulatory filing on Monday, Godrej Properties said it will develop the 14-acre land parcel in Kharadi - Wagholi, Pune. The development on this land will comprise primarily premium group housing. "The project will have a developable potential of 3.7 million square feet with an estimated revenue potential of Rs 4,200 crore," the company said. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said, "Kharadi - Wagholi is one of the most sought-after destinations in Pune, and we are happy to mark our entry into this micro market. This further enhances our presence in Pune and fits within our strategy of strengthening our presence across key micro-markets in India." "We will aim to build a high-quality development that creates long-term value for its residents," Pandey said. Mumbai-based Godrej Properties is one of