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Amit Shah targets Congress for driving youth into 'dark world of drugs'

Following the Rs 5,600 crore drug bust in the national capital, Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress leaders of using their political influence to draw the youth into the trap of drugs

UP allocates Rs 892.7 cr to resume delayed Chilla elevated road project

Construction of the 5.9-kilometre, six-lane elevated road was initially conceived in 2012 to alleviate traffic congestion between Noida and Delhi. However, the project has faced many setbacks

Not just placements, job creation also must for univ assessment: Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday said universities should not be evaluated solely on the basis of their placement records but also job opportunities their graduates create. Addressing the second convocation of Netaji Subhas University of Technology here, Atishi, who also holds the education portfolio, highlighted the importance of fostering entrepreneurial skills among the youth. "The biggest challenge our youths face today is unemployment. I am pleased to know that 81 per cent of NSUT graduates secured jobs. However, I believe universities should not be evaluated based on placement percentages alone, they should be assessed based on how many jobs their graduates generate. This is the need of the hour," the chief minister said. "Our goal should be to not only secure the best job but also to create job opportunities for others," she added. Atishi also shared success stories from the Delhi government's Business Blaster programme which provides financial support to school student

Delhi CM approves incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles

The Delhi government will provide a 10-20 per cent tax rebate to buyers of new vehicles who opt to scrap their old ones, according to a statement issued on Wednesday. Chief Minister Atishi has approved the incentive scheme to promote scrapping of old vehicles and it will be notified soon, the statement said. "The government will incentivise those who opt for the scrapping of their old vehicles, through rebate in motor-vehicle tax on buying new vehicles within three years," said the Delhi government statement. The tax rebate will be 20 per cent on the purchase of non-commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, 15 per cent on the purchase of commercial CNG and petrol vehicles, and 10 per cent on diesel vehicles, it said. The policy is aimed at removing old and polluting vehicles on the road by promoting the use of less-polluting ones having upgraded emission standards, it said. Under the scheme, one would have to obtain a certificate of deposit on scrapping their old vehicle at a registered

Delhi among 3 cities to get urban radar network for better weather forecast

Three metropolitan cities -- Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata -- will soon get urban radar networks for better weather forecast on the lines of a similar network unveiled for Mumbai last month, officials said on Wednesday. The Ministry of Earth Sciences launched four X-band weather radars in Mumbai last month, taking the total number of such monitoring systems in the financial capital to six covering an area of nearly 50,000 sq km together. "We plan to extend similar coverage in the other three metros Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata within the next one year," M Ravichandran, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, said. Under Mission Mausam, the government plans to install 50 doppler weather radars across the country to strengthen weather forecasting services. The urban radar network will provide real-time data every five minutes by detecting clouds which bring extreme rainfall as well as thunderstorms. The data from the radars will be integrated, and eventually offer a real-time view of wea

Sonam Wangchuk detained again after release, indefinite fast continues

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 Ladakhis were again detained after they were released by the Delhi Police late Tuesday night, even as their indefinite fast continue at the police stations, officials said on Wednesday. Wangchuk and other detained Ladakhis were allowed to go on Tuesday night but they were adamant to march towards the central part of Delhi, therefore, they were detained again, a senior police officer told PTI. Wangchuk has been kept at the Bawana police station along with few others while others have been kept at Narela Industrial Area, Alipur and Kanjhawala police stations, he added. Wangchuk and those accompanying him were detained by the Delhi Police at the Singhu border on Monday night for violating prohibitory orders when they tried to enter the national capital to press for their demands. He was leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which began from Leh a month ago. It was organised by the Leh Apex Body, which along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance, ha

Why climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a foot march from Leh to Delhi

Leh to Delhi foot march explained: Who is Sonam Wangchuk and what is the aim of his month-long foot march to Delhi

Sonam Wangchuk and activists begin indefinite fast amid Delhi detention

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was leading the 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', a month-long march advocating for the statehood of Ladakh

Draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041 will be notified soon: Manohar Lal Khattar

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said the draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 (MPD) is currently under consideration and that it will be notified soon. Addressing a press conference on 100 days of the third term of the Modi government, Khattar said there have been some difficulties in preparing the final draft of the MPD, adding that some suggestions that have been received from the public are being considered. The approval of MPD has been pending for one-and-a-half years. In February last year, Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena approved the draft MPD, saying that its thrust is on inclusive development, sustainability and innovative interventions such as transit-oriented development hubs, land pooling, heritage and Yamuna rejuvenation, and regeneration of the city. So far, the HUA ministry has not given its final approval to the MPD-2041. The MPD, prepared by the Delhi Development Authority, is a statutory document that facilitates city's development

Swiggy Instamart starts 24x7 free delivery in Delhi NCR for festival season

The quick commerce platform aims to meet growing demand by offering rapid delivery of thousands of products within 10-15 minutes, day and night, in Delhi, Gurgaon, and Noida, the company said

Delhi Traffic Police issues over 87,000 challans this year till Sep 15

Delhi Traffic Police has issued over 87,000 challans and more than three lakh notices for red light violations this year till September 15, as per the official data. According to the police, challans are issued by the traffic personnel on-site while notices are generated online though the traffic violation detection cameras. The data showed that a total of 87,430 challans for red light violations were recorded this year till September 15 compared to 66,774 in 2023 and 67,462 in 2022. The highest numbers of 17,741 challans were issued in New Delhi district, followed by 11,211 in south district, 10,109 in west, 8,719 in southeast and 6,790 in southwest. Among the 15 police districts in Delhi, the least numbers of 1,140 challans were reported in northeast district, the data said. Additionally, 3,12,541 notices for red light violations were issued till September 15 this year against 5,90,227 in 2023 and 10,11,028 in 2022, the data stated. The highest numbers of 59,762 notices were is

Man, 4 daughters found dead in rented house in Delhi's Vasant Kunj

The decomposed bodies of a 46-year-old man and his four daughters, two of them differently-abled, have been found from their rented accommodation in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, police said on Saturday. The deceased have been identified as Heeralal Sharma, who worked as a carpenter at the Indian Spinal Injury Centre in Vasant Kunj for the last 28 years, and his four daughters -- Neetu (26), Nikki (24), Neeru (23) and Nidhi (20). The bodies, found on Friday afternoon, did not have any injury mark. Police found three packets of celphos poison, five glasses and a spoon containing a suspicious liquid from the house. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide as no evidence of any foul play has been found. While police said the two youngest daughters of the man were differently-abled, neighbours claimed that all four were physically challenged. The claim is being verified, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena said. According to locals, the women hardly stepped ou

PM Modi launches 3 Param Rudra supercomputers: Features explained

PM Modi launched 3 Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and an HPC system for weather research today. The supercomputers have been indigenously built under the National Supercomputing Mission

From drones to WFH, Delhi's 21-point winter action plan to tackle pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that drones will be used in the national capital to monitor and identify sources of air pollution

Delhi Mayor asks for postponement of standing committee member election

Just an hour ahead of the poll to elect the last vacant standing committee seat, Mayor Shelly Oberoi directed MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to stall the election on Friday so that it could be held on October 5, as per her earlier instructions. Following disruption over frisking of the councillors on Thursday, the election to the MCD Standing Committee was postponed till October 5 by Mayor Shelly Oberoi. Later Lt Governor VK Saxena, however, overturned the postponement of the elections and directed MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to hold the election on Friday at 1 pm. In a letter, Oberoi asked the commissioner to ensure due legal compliance in holding the standing committee election on October 5. She also asked him to declare the poll scheduled for Friday to be "illegal and unlawful". Oberoi, in her response to the commissioner, termed the LG's directive unconstitutional. "This order is illegal, unconstitutional as it is a gross violation of the statutory scheme of the DMC Act and

Rotem Geva's new book traces Delhi's journey through Partition and beyond

The book traces how the city's growth and "birth" of New Delhi triggered the decline of the Muslim aristocracy, which began with British takeover after 1857

Delhi govt introduces mandatory one-year service bond for medical graduates

Delhi government has introduced a one-year mandatory service bond for medical students passing out from All India Quota and State Quota in both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs from medical institutions in Delhi. Under this new regulation, students graduating from undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including super-speciality programs, will be required to serve for one year in medical institutions under the Government of the National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi, according to the order issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Delhi Government (GNCTD). At the time of admission, UG students will have to furnish a bond of Rs 15 lakh, while PG and super-specialty students will submit a bond of Rs 20 lakh. These bonds will be forfeited if a student opts out of the mandatory service period, as stated in the GNCTD order. The scheme will ensure that UG pass-outs are placed in Junior Resident (JR) positions, while PG pass-outs will be assigned Senio

Drive safe or pay more: Delhi LG's plan to link traffic fines to insurance

In his letter, Delhi LG V K Saxena has recommended a tiered insurance premium system that would directly reflect the driving habits of individual motorists

IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall predicted across India; check details

Most Indian states have witnessed above-normal monsoon rainfall. The Southwest monsoon is likely to persist in Gujarat and Rajasthan. IMD department expects heavy rainfall across India

Delhi to organise 'e-vehicle parade' in October to boost usage, sales

Delhi's environment department will organise an 'e-vehicle parade' at Rajghat in early October, aimed at encouraging the purchase and use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the city. Officials anticipate that over 500 EVs will participate in this event, with a registration link for interested owners to be announced shortly. A senior official from the environment department said that a tender has been issued for the event, which is expected to cost around Rs 5.76 lakh. Bids will be accepted until September 30, and the parade will be conducted within five days of awarding the tender. "The primary objective is to promote EV usage in Delhi and raise awareness about their benefits. We encourage as many EV owners as possible to join the parade," an official said. "Transitioning to electric vehicles will contribute to reducing vehicular pollution in the capital," the official stated. Environment Minister Gopal Rai, who recently resumed his role following the formation of a new cabinet, emphas