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'Regret moving to Canada': Reddit post asking Indians to stay back is viral

A Delhi man who moved to Canada calls his migration experience a 'scam' in a viral post, urging Indians to stay back and focus on opportunities at home

MCD allocates Rs 800 cr for regularisation of 12,000 contractual employees

For the regularisation of 12,000 contractual employees, Rs 800 crore has been allocated in the MCD budget to cover their salaries. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) special meeting, held on Wednesday to finalise the budget for 2024-25 and the next financial year, began in chaos as AAP and BJP councillors stood on tables and chairs, shouting slogans against each other. The House saw the passage of the Revised Budget Estimates for 2024-25 and the Budget Estimates for 2025-26 amid uproar. Several key proposals were rejected, while others were passed, including the allocation of Rs 800 crore for the regularisation of 12,000 contractual employees to cover their salaries. Following this, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal took to X, saying, "Big news for the 12,000 temporary employees of the Delhi Municipal Corporation. "The Aam Aadmi Party government in the corporation has allocated Rs 800 crore in the budget, fulfilling their long-pending demand. Now, all t

DDA doubles revenue generation, surplus rises to ₹1,299 cr in 2024-25

Registering a financial turnaround, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has doubled its revenue generation with a growth of 89 per cent in the last three years, the Raj Niwas said on Tuesday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena had in July 2022 flagged the DDA's finances being in "red" and asserted to make it a profit earning agency, the LG office said in a post on X. "From perennially being a revenue-deficit entity to becoming revenue-surplus in last two consecutive financial years, it has been a story being rewritten by the Delhi Development Authority," it said. The DDA through a "rational and liberal approach" in terms of housing policy reforms, innovative marketing strategies, enhanced customer experience and digital transformation, managed to record a 215 per cent rise in sale of its unsold inventory during (2022-23 to 2024-25) as compared to preceding three years (2019-20 to 2021-22), the post read. "It has contributed significantly to enhanced revenue generation of Rs 6,75

'Was a mistake': Delhi Trademark office cancels profane biscuit brand name

The earlier acceptance of 'CHU#$%&RAM' had raised concerns among intellectual property experts regarding its approval process

DMRC, Blue Dart to roll out freight services on Delhi Metro soon

DMRC said that Blue Dart will transport cargo via metro trains during non-peak hours, utilising available capacity to ensure faster and more reliable movement of time-sensitive shipments.

Delhi CM holds Budget discussion with farmers, assures them of all help

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Saturday received feedback from Delhi farmers ahead of the tabling of her government's budget on March 25 and assured them of solving all their problems. In an interaction held at the Delhi Secretariat, the farmers raised their demands for the immediate implementation of a land pooling policy, subsidy on fertilisers and seeds, and saving standing crops from inundation due to overflowing drains during the rainy season. The farmers also informed the chief minister that their diesel-run tractors were seized after those completed 10 years. They demanded that the government allow them to use tractors for farming purposes for up to 20 years. Besides the chief minister, PWD minister Parvesh Verma was also present during the interaction. CM Gupta said that the previous governments "did nothing for farmers and neglected their needs" but the "double-engine" government of the BJP would address their every issue. "Each suggestion received from the farmers will be loo

Two Indian-origin ministers in new Canada PM's cabinet; Khera gets health

Indo-Canadian Anita Anand and Delhi-born Kamal Khera, one of the youngest women ever elected to the Canadian Parliament, are part of new Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet. Liberal Party's Carney, a former central banker, was sworn in alongside members of the 30th Canadian Ministry on Friday at a ceremony presided over by Governor General Mary Simon here. Anand, 58, is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry while Khera, 36, is Minister of Health, both among the few retaining their ministerial posts, albeit with different portfolios, from former prime minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet. Delhi-born Khera's family shifted to Canada when she was still in school. She later earned her Bachelor of Science degree from York University, Toronto. The Prime Minister of Canada's website mentions that Khera was first elected as a Member of Parliament for Brampton West in 2015. Minister Khera is one of the youngest women ever elected to Parliament. A registered nurse, community volunte

Sharad Pawar urges PM Modi to install statues of Maratha warriors in Delhi

NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to permit installing three horse-mounted statues of Peshwa Bajirao I, Mahadji Shinde and Malharrao Holkar at the Talkatora Stadium here. The area around Talkatora Stadium holds immense importance in the military campaigns launched by the Maratha Empire against the Mughals in the 18th century. Pawar said a Pune-based NGO had planned to install busts of Bajirao, Shinde and Holkar at the Talkatora Stadium, but litterateurs and historians have weighed in favour of equestrian statues of the three warriors. "However, many literary figures and well-wishers have voiced the sentiment that full-sized equestrian statues would be a more fitting tribute to their valour and contribution," he said in a letter to Modi. Pawar said as Talkatora Stadium falls under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC), he was seeking the prime minister's intervention in directing the Government of Delhi and NDMC to grant the ..

NCLAT directs investigation against order passed by Chennai bench of NCLT

In a rare incident, appellate tribunal NCLAT has directed an investigation into an order passed by the Chennai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has directed the President of NCLT to conduct an enquiry into an order passed by it on March 15, 2022 saying it "cannot ignore the fact that the manner in which the order of 15.03.2022, has been passed", appears "dubious" and "not plausible". The facts and submissions in the matter "raise questions over the functioning of NCLT", the appellate tribunal observed while passing the order. "The President, NCLT, is requested to look into the issue and conduct an enquiry, particularly in order to attach fairness to the proceedings of the NCLT so as to repose confidence in the public at large on these major issues," said two-member bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Technical Member Jatindranath Swain. Moreover, the Chennai bench of NCLAT also direct

CM Rekha Gupta pledges to transform Delhi with better health, education

Slamming the previous Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Gupta said that people started leaving Delhi while attributing the same to the conduct of the predecessor government

CM Rekha Gupta vows to paint Delhi with colours of happiness, prosperity

Gupta highlighted her vision for the capital, focusing on progress and prosperity, and reaffirmed the importance of her leadership in achieving a brighter future for the people of Delhi

Ayushman Bharat scheme expands to Delhi, millions to get Rs 5 lakh cover

Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat from March 18, offering Rs 5 lakh health cover per family, becoming the 35th state/UT to adopt the flagship healthcare scheme

H1N1, Influenza B cases rise in Delhi amid poor air quality: Here's why

A recent survey showed that 54 per cent of Delhi households have reported symptoms of swine flu like fever, sore throat, cough, headache, stomach troubles, joint pain, and respiratory problems

Delhi BJP minister wants Talkatora Stadium renamed after Maharishi Valmiki

Built in 1974, Talkatora Stadium derives its name from the Talkatora Garden, where tal' means a water tank and 'katora' refers to a bowl-shaped natural depression

BJP govt to present first Delhi budget on March 25 during assembly session

The new BJP government in Delhi will table its maiden budget on March 25 during the assembly's five-day budget session. A bulletin issued by the Delhi Assembly Secretariat said the five-day session would begin on March 24. The budget will be presented on March 25 and a general discussion on it held on March 26. The budget will be passed on March 27. The last day of the session is reserved for private member bills and resolutions. The budget will be presented by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio. The assembly will convene at 11 am every day during the session. Subject to exigencies of business, the sittings may be extended, according to the bulletin. The assembly will also have Question Hour on all days, barring March 25. Notices of questions for the second session of the newly-constituted eighth Delhi Assembly will be received with immediate effect, the secretariat said in the bulletin. A member may give notice of only five questions for a gi

Truck rentals stay lacklustre in Feb due to lower infra sector demand

The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) raised concerns over the government's draft notification, which proposes increased renewal charges for registration and fitness certificates

Will deliver everything that we have promised: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

She said, "The only government that approved 33 percent reservation is Narendra Modi's government. We will work for the welfare and security of women. We will deliver everything that we have promised"

Delhi riots: Shahrukh Pathan granted interim bail for father's ailment

He is accused of aiming a pistol at police constable Deepak Dahiya during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots and has been in custody since March 3, 2020

Felt like protagonist of 'Nayak': Rekha Gupta on her selection as Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said she felt like the protagonist of the Hindi movie "Nayak" after being selected for the post and asserted that it was not a "lottery" but an honour for all daughters of the country. Addressing India Today Conclave, Gupta, the only woman chief minister across BJP-ruled states, said the BJP government in Delhi will ensure the cleaning of the Yamuna in three years, starting a ferry service on it and diminishing three landfill sites up to 80-90 per cent in next two years. The other priorities of her government were to ensure that Delhi people do not face water shortage in the summers and waterlogging during monsoon, she said. On being asked about her getting preference for the chief minister's post over several senior leaders and MLAs, Gupta said, "Let no one have any misunderstanding. This victory is due to the people of Delhi and the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi." "This is not a post, it is a job and a responsibility. Our ai

Delhi govt's ₹2,500 aid for women: Scheme may launch on Mar 8, draft ready

The eligibility criteria were discussed in a meeting attended by the Delhi Chief Secretary, said an official on the scheme which was a major poll promise of the BJP in the assembly election