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SC orders capture of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, warns against resistance

According to the SC's order, all the dogs should be housed in dedicated shelters that were supposed to be set up by the concerned authorities

Delhi's Holambi Kalan e-waste plant to double capacity after Norway study

Delhi's first E-Waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan will now be twice as big and powerful, Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Initially designed to process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually with an investment of Rs 150 crore, the Holambi Kalan plant will now be built to handle 1,10,000 MT per year, covering almost twice the area and with nearly double the capital expenditure, according to a government statement. The decision comes after Sirsa's August 4-5 inspection of the Revac facility in Norway's Revetal, regarded as one of Europe's most advanced and environmentally compliant e-waste plants, it said in the statement. Sirsa said the upgraded project will adopt a global zero-waste model, ensuring no air, water, or radiation pollution, with advanced scrubbers, in-house water purification, concretised flooring, and complete material recovery. "Our goal is integrated progress where clean industry fuels economic growth and safeguards the environment," h

Chill Delhi: Coldest August day in 14 years, thanks to Saturday showers

Delhi recorded its coldest August day in 14 years with a max temperature of 26.4°C after continuous heavy rains, breaking records since 2011 and bringing relief from the usual heat

Delhi GST Amendment bill passed in Assembly amid heated exchanges

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her predecessor Atishi sparred over The Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the state assembly, which was later passed in the House. The Aam Aadmi Party leader called for a discussion on the amendments. However, Speaker Vijender Gupta said when the AAP was in power, it never allowed discussion on it. Former minister in the AAP government and now a BJP MLA Kailash Gahlot said, "I have also been a finance minister and have presented the budget also. This is a mere formality." In response, Atishi said that it is not the central GST bill that is being discussed but The Delhi Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025 that has been introduced. "Calling it a mere formality is an insult to the House," she said. The speaker allowed her to present her views. In between, chaos also ensued and AAP MLA Anil Jha was marshalled out. Speaking in the House, Atishi said traders are worried about GST. "The amendment to the bill is grantin

School fee bill underlines education not commercial enterprise: Delhi CM

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the broad message of the bill introduced by the Delhi government to regulate fee hikes by private schools was to underline that education was not a commercial enterprise. "Its for the first time that a government is openly standing alongside the parents of school children in Delhi. The AAP is looking sideways now as the BJP government did what it could not do while being in power in Delhi," Gupta told reporters. Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood tabled the 'Delhi School Education Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees Bill, 2025' on the first day of the ongoing Monsoon session. The bill is scheduled to be discussed and passed in the Assembly later in the day. Members of the House were also allowed to propose amendments in its provisions. It seeks to regulate the fees of all private, recognised unaided schools in Delhi through a three-tier system of assessment and approvals via committees set up for the purpose, with stiff penalt

Fire breaks out at Delhi's Inderlok shoe market, no casualties reported

Multiple fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and efforts to bring the blaze under control are currently underway

Retail real estate sees higher leasing in H1 2025, driven by stable demand

Retail leasing in India rose 21% in H1 2025 compared to the previous year. Experts predict significant new supplies in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Hyderabad in H2 2025.

Air India cancels Bhubaneswar-Delhi flight due to technical issue

The airline cited abnormal cabin temperatures on the ground as the reason behind the cancellation

Leaders like Trump will get befitting reply when India rises: Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said the leaders like US President Donald Trump will get a befitting reply when India becomes the world's third-largest economy. The chief minister asserted the nation is no longer dependent on the United States for exports and global recognition. "The whole world is standing with open arms to do business with India. People like Trump will get a befitting reply when we develop and rise," said Gupta addressing the silver jubilee celebration of the Patparganj CPE Study Circle. "If we all work together then it will not take time to become the third-largest largest economy from fourth number. Our exports are not dependent on America," she added. Underlining the importance of self-reliance, Gupta said, "We must become self-dependent so that whatever we consume benefits our own people." The chief minister also highlighted the role of chartered accountants (CAs) and called them the government's "army". "All the 30,000 CAs in Delhi are my army

MLAs can now use funds to carry out development works through MCD: CM Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said the MLAs can now use their funds to carry out development works through the MCD as against the earlier norms when such projects could only be executed through the Irrigation and Flood Control Department or the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC). The chief minister said this often caused delays in completing smaller projects, as these departments prioritised larger works. With this change, minor development works will now be handled more swiftly by the Municipal Corporation, she added. The chief minister has introduced key reforms to fast-track development projects, enhance transparency and eliminate financial hurdles, and taken crucial decisions in construction-related procedures, said an official statement. Gupta said these decisions will ensure rapid execution of development works, ease the burden on implementing agencies and provide financial relief to construction companies, steering the capital

MCD boosts stray dog control with faster sterilisation and NGO tie-ups

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday said it has intensified its efforts to address the issue of stray dogs in the national capital, following a meeting of a sub-committee formed to tackle the problem. The sub-committee, constituted by Standing Committee Chairperson Satya Sharma, held its meeting earlier in the day under the chairmanship of Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee, Sunder Singh. To speed up dog sterilisation drive, the committee has decided to re-engage with NGOs currently involved in the campaign and bring more capable organisations on board. Officials said fresh dialogue will be initiated with existing partners, while new NGOs will also be invited to participate. The panel also resolved to seek support from the Delhi and central governments to remove procedural hurdles in the sterilisation programme. Officials said the drive will now be planned constituency-wise for better execution. "The Corporation is committed to addressing this issue with cit

Centre sanctions ₹821 crore as special assistance to Delhi: CM Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday said the Central government has sanctioned Rs 821.26 crore as special assistance to accelerate the transformation of the national capital into a "developed Delhi". The chief minister said that 66 per cent of the sanctioned amount has been released as the first instalment, enabling immediate commencement of key projects. The funds will be utilised for critical public service sectors, including health, education, housing, drinking water, electricity and transport. Gupta said the Union Finance Ministry has approved the allocation under the Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) 202526. Of the total amount, Rs 716 crore under Part-I has been earmarked for 33 major infrastructure projects, while an additional Rs 105.26 crore under Part-III has been sanctioned for the Priority Corridor of MRTS Phase-IV, an official statement said. Expressing her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Sha

Delhi CET Result 2025 to be out at official website, view schedule and more

Delhi CET Result 2025 will be announced today at tte.delhi.gov.in. View seat allotment dates, counselling schedule, seat matrix, and rules for diploma admissions in Engineering, Pharmacy & more

Delhi may get its own night food market inspired by Indore's 56 Dukan

NDMC-led proposal aims to reimagine capital's nightlife with a food truck market modelled on Indore's famed night street food market

Teenager crashes father's car, kills e-rickshaw driver in Delhi's Dwarka

An e-rickshaw driver died after a car being driven by a 16-year-old boy rammed into his three-wheeler in southwest Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Saturday. The incident took place around 11.15 am on Friday on the Dwarka Nala Road stretch, they said The teenage boy was accompanied by his younger sister, a senior police officer said, adding that after losing control, the car overturned and crashed into an oncoming e-rickshaw, critically injuring its 40-year-old driver, a resident of Najafgarh. "The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to severe head injuries. He was declared unfit to give a statement before he passed away," said a senior police officer. He added that initial findings suggest the car was being driven at a high speed and flipped before colliding with the rickshaw. The police said the vehicle, a private car owned by the boy's father, was being driven without a valid licence. The minor reportedly took the car out without permission, the officer added. "

Delhi eases cinema licence rules to cut red tape; revenue dept takes charge

Lt Governor VK Saxena has withdrawn cinema licensing powers from Delhi Police, transferring them to a DM-led committee under the revenue department to streamline processes and boost ease of business

Delhi HC notes GNCTD's decision to re-advertise DCPCR posts, sets timeline

During the hearing on July 23, the Delhi Government submitted an affidavit stating that a fresh advertisement was issued on July 18, 2025, inviting applications for the posts

Delhi govt to launch month-long cleanliness campaign in August: CM Gupta

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced that the government will launch a month-long campaign, "Delhi's Freedom from Garbage Cleanliness Drive," from August 1 to mark India's Independence anniversary. The special drive will run from August 1 to 31, according to a statement. Gupta announced that on July 29, a major meeting would be held at the Civic Centre, where ministers, MPs, councillors and association representatives would finalise responsibilities to ensure the smooth execution of the campaign. She appealed to the citizens of Delhi to actively participate and help make the city clean and hygienic. To ensure the campaign is carried out effectively, all departments of the Delhi Government will contribute. The drive will also involve Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), market associations, school and college students, and other institutions, said an official statement. To encourage public participation, a dedicated online portal will be launched, the statement said. At a

Govt depts owe over Rs 63,000 crore in water bills to Delhi Jal Board

Eighteen government departments, both central and state, owe the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) a staggering Rs 63,019 crore in unpaid water bills, government officials said on Friday. Mounting dues have contributed to a severe financial crisis at the city's water utility. Water Minister Parvesh Verma had earlier raised the matter of the financial crisis faced by the board due to pending payments up to Rs 1.42 lakh crore which includes commercial and domestic category consumers. Among the highest defaulters is the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) which owes Rs 26,147 crore, followed by the Railways which has a pending water bills amounting of Rs 21,530 crores. "The state health department owes Rs 6,684 crore and the Delhi Police has a pending bill of Rs 6,097 crore to DJB," a government document read. In total, state departments owe around Rs 33,295 crore and the central government departments have a pending bill of around Rs 29,723 crore, bringing the total to Rs 63,019 crore in water

Mumbai realtor Lodha Developers plans to enter Delhi with ₹1,900 cr project

The Mumbai-based developer is considering rolling out a project with an investment of as much as ₹1,900 crore ($220 million) in the year starting April 2026