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Hero Homes unveils 17.3-acre Greater Noida project, eyes ₹5,400 cr revenue

The residential project in the DMIC Integrated Industrial Township will span 6 million sq ft and is expected to generate Rs 5,400 crore in revenue, the company said

5 Metro stations shut, security tightened ahead of CJP's Parliament march

Delhi Police is on high alert ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed "Chalo Sansad" march on Monday, with heavy deployment of personnel visible at every nook and corner around Jantar Mantar, Parliament and other key locations. Authorities have also imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the BNSS in the New Delhi district. The heightened vigil comes as the CJP announced the march in protest against alleged NEET irregularities and to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma shared a public advisory on X on Sunday, stating that "Delhi Police categorically clarifies that no permission has been sought or granted for any such protest march/procession." The prohibitory order under Section 163 BNSS (formerly Section 144 CrPC) is currently in effect in the New Delhi district, according to the DCP's post. "Accordingly, protest marches, processions, ...

Delhi to get 2,800 new electric AC buses under PM E-Drive scheme in 2027

The Delhi government will induct 2,800 new AC low-floor electric buses under the PM E-Drive scheme, with services set to begin next year as it targets a 14,000-strong public transport fleet by 2028-29

Delhi world's cheapest for property, salaries among lowest: Deutsche report

Delhi is the world's cheapest major city for a romantic date and relatively cheaper to buy properties but salaries of its people are also among the lowest, according to a report tracking the cost of living and quality of life. The report also found that Delhi offered the most inexpensive broadband internet globally, with a monthly connection costing USD 7.3 (around Rs 703), the lowest in the 69-city sample. Deutsche Bank's 'Mapping the World's Prices 2026' report, which compares cities on parameters of prices, salaries and quality of life, said a "cheap date" in Delhi cost USD 103 (around Rs 9,920), compared with USD 475 (around Rs 45,750) in Geneva, the most expensive city on the index. Delhi did not feature among the top 50 cities in the report's quality-of-life rankings, which consider purchasing power, safety, healthcare, cost of living, housing affordability, commute times, pollution and climate. The "cheap date" index factors in the cost of a bottle of wine, a pair of jeans,

Just 70 Delhi eateries have valid open dining licences amid 1,500 outlets

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) currently has around 70 valid licences for open dining spaces, even as nearly 1,500 restaurants and cafes are estimated to be operating such spaces across the city, officials said. Officials and restaurant associations attributed the low number of valid licences largely to the high cost of obtaining and renewing permits. According to MCD data, applications under the open dining policy have increased over the years after the policy was introduced in 2022. The figure dipped marginally to 202 in 2024-25 before climbing to 329 in 2025-26, the highest since the policy was introduced. In the current financial year, 150 licences have been issued so far. However, the officials said the higher number of applications has not translated into an increase in valid licences, as many establishments either do not complete the licensing process or fail to renew their permits after expiry due to the high fee. The MCD charges Rs 200 per square foot for open ..

Watch: PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana from the railway station here.

Delhi to shift cargo from diesel trucks to EVs to curb winter pollution

What if diesel trucks no longer had to enter Delhi to deliver goods? A proposed freight interchange programme plans logistics hubs around the NCR. Here's how it will work:

Delhi SIR: How do long-term tenants prove their 'ordinary residence'?

The law and the Election Commission both make it clear that ownership of a house is not a requirement for voter enrolment

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility criteria: Who can get ₹2,500 per month?

Ahead of its proposed rollout around Raksha Bandhan, the Delhi government has finalised the eligibility criteria for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, under which eligible women will receive ₹2,500 a month

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

Delhi EV policy mandates should not be imposed, says transport union

Mandates under the newly announced electric vehicle policy should not be imposed, a transport union said in a letter written to LG TS Sandhu. In the letter, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, a taxi and auto union, opposed the mandatory registration of new electric-only autos starting next year. "At present, there are not enough EV charging stations, battery-swapping facilities, easy financial assistance, affordable loans, practical transition plans, or a clear policy for the safe disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries. "Making EVs mandatory without these basic arrangements would place an unbearable financial burden on lakhs of drivers, small transport businesses and individual vehicle owners," Shyam Sunder, general secretary, Delhi NCR Transport Ekta Manch, said in the letter dated July 9. Sunder further said, "Our organisation supports a clean environment and modern technology. However, it is neither fair nor justified to enforce any policy without adequate preparation, ...

Monsoon mayhem: 21 dead in Surat; waterlogging disrupts normal life

More than 10 people were confirmed to have died in rain-related incidents in India as torrential rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday

Over 10 million voters of Delhi receive SIR forms; 575,000 digitised

More than one crore of Delhi's 1.45 crore electors have been provided enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, while over 5.75 lakh completed forms have been digitised so far, according to official data released on Thursday. As per the status report issued on July 9, a total of 1,08,39,896 enumeration forms have been distributed, covering 74.70 per cent of the capital's 1,45,10,298 electors. The number of digitised forms stood at 5,75,478, accounting for 3.97 per cent of the total electorate. The door-to-door enumeration drive began on June 30 and will continue till July 29. Officials have said the initial priority is to ensure enumeration forms reach every eligible voter, after which collection and digitisation of completed forms will gather pace. According to the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) data, South district recorded the highest number of forms distributed at 11,49,953, followed by East (11,33,009), South East (10,58,999), West ...

Delhi-style EV policy across NCR may lift e-two-wheeler share beyond 30%

If Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan adopt Delhi's EV-only two-wheeler policy, electric two-wheelers could account for more than 30 per cent of registrations, based on FY26 trends

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

Delhi-NCR rain puzzle: Why some areas flood while others stay dry

Rainfall across Delhi-NCR is becoming more localised as thunderstorms, changing monsoon patterns and urban heat islands create sharp differences across neighbourhoods

Delhi govt renames Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation as IVPN

Delhi government has renamed the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation, set up for the conservation and redevelopment of Old Delhi, as the Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. Chairing the annual general meeting of the IVPN, Gupta directed officials to expedite the redevelopment of Chandni Chowk, improve parking facilities and build public toilets to enhance public convenience. "Development of Old Delhi should not remain confined to physical infrastructure alone. Instead, heritage conservation, tourism promotion, economic activity, civic amenities, and environmental balance should all be pursued through an integrated approach," Gupta said. With this objective, the IVPN will undertake heritage conservation alongside modern urban development, she said. "The initiative will include conservation of historic buildings, modernisation of infrastructure, solid waste management, traffic management, expansion of tourism facilities and .

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to 3, rescue operation ends

One person died and four people were rescued after a four-storey building under construction collapsed in Delhi's Rohini on Wednesday, while four to five people, besides the property owner's husband, are feared trapped under the debris, police said. The deceased was identified as Ram Kishore (42), who was pulled out from the rubble and rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Those rescued included Ravi (35), a POP worker, and Saddham (32), who sustained fractures to his pelvis and arm and is undergoing treatment at the Babasaheb Ambedkar Hospital. Police said two more persons have been rescued. In a post on X, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said police and district administration teams were rushed to the spot after receiving information about the building collapse. Rescue and evacuation operations are underway, Gupta said, adding that the situation is being monitored and officials have been directed to ensure all necessary assistance. The collapse occurred aroun

Over 32% of Delhi's 14.5 million voters covered in SIR drive so far

More than 32 per cent of Delhi's 1.45 crore electors have been distributed enumeration forms, while just over 1 per cent of the completed forms have been digitised in the first five days of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the capital, according to official data. A total of 46,54,989 enumeration forms were distributed across the capital and 1,46,438 completed forms were digitised till Saturday, data shared by the office of the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) showed. The distribution covered 32.08 per cent of Delhi's 1,45,10,298 registered electors, while the digitised forms accounted for 1.01 per cent of the total electorate. The Delhi CEO's office said in a post on X that the chief electoral officer, along with an electoral registration officer (EROs) and a booth-level officer (BLO), presented and collected the filled enumeration form from the Vice President of India, C P Radhakrishnan, as part of the exercise "aimed at preparing a transparent, inclusive and

Delhi court rejects bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam again

A court here on Saturday rejected the bail applications of student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger-conspiracy case linked to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying it had "no option but to follow" the Supreme Court's January 5 order and, therefore, could neither entertain the pleas nor grant them the relief. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai said the bail pleas are not even maintainable in the trial court. The judge said, "This court has no option but to follow the judgment dated January 5, 2026, as passed by the Supreme Court, whereby the petitions of both the applicants were dismissed. Following the said order of the Supreme Court, this court cannot entertain the applications and grant bail to the applicants. In fact, the applications are not maintainable and they are hereby dismissed." The court said although the applicants had argued that there was a change in circumstances following a division bench judgment of the top court in the case of Syed ...