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September 6, 2026 7:03 PM

Satya Niketan building collapse: Amit Shah speaks to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, top officials

Two persons were killed and several others were feared trapped after a five-storey building housing a boys' hostel collapsed in a congested lane at Satya Niketan near Delhi University's South Campus on Sunday afternoon, prompting a massive rescue operation involving multiple agencies. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and other officials. In a post on X, he said, "Deeply distressed by the collapse of a building at Satya Niketan in Delhi. Spoke with the Chie...

September 3, 2026 2:47 PM

Delhi CM launches automated vehicle testing station, flags off 50 e-buses

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday launched the capital's second automated vehicle testing station at Tehkhand Depot in South Delhi. Gupta also launched 50 new electric buses, bringing the total number of buses to 6,850, of which 5,088 are electric vehicles. "Our government is continuously working towards clean mobility, our government is working on solutions for pollution. All these steps are to make Delhi pollution-free," the chief minister said addressing a crowd. Gupta said Delh...

August 16, 2026 3:46 PM

CM Rekha Gupta launches 25 Atal canteens; Delhi now has 100 outlets

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, taking the total number of canteens under the scheme to 100. The ceremony was also attended by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari and Minister Ashish Sood among others. “On the birth anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, the resolve taken on 25 December 2025 to launch 100 Atal Canteens...

August 15, 2026 5:45 PM

Delhi will play greater role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the national capital would play a greater role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, asserting that the city’s progress was closely linked to the country’s pride and prestige. CM Gupta hoisted the Tricolour at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium and paid tribute to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices laid the foundation of an independent India. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Ministe...

July 19, 2026 10:53 AM

PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, praises her efforts to transform national capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended birthday greetings to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, praising her efforts to accelerate the national capital's development and improve the quality of life for its residents. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Birthday wishes to Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta Ji. Her efforts to boost Delhi’s progress and further ‘Ease of Living’ for the people are commendable. Praying for her long life and good health.” The Prime Ministe...

May 13, 2026 1:22 AM

Delhi govt fully committed to fuel conservation, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government is fully committed to promoting fuel conservation and public transport, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt energy-saving habits amid global uncertainty. In a post on X, Gupta said the government has decided to limit the use of official vehicles across departments, with ministers, MLAs, officers and staff encouraged to use minimum vehicles, prioritise carpooling and shift to public transport wherev...

March 2, 2026 3:08 PM

President Murmu calls for independent decision-making, equal opportunities at ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’ event

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday said that true empowerment of women can only be achieved when they are able to make independent decisions, live with self-respect and have access to equal opportunities and security. Addressing the event ‘Sashakt Nari, Samriddh Delhi’, organised by the Government of NCT Delhi in the national capital, the President highlighted the growing achievements of women across sectors while underlining the need to remove persistent barriers. “Today, women are exce...

January 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits NCC Republic Day Camp, lauds cadets’ discipline and national spirit

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt, praising the cadets for their discipline, synchronised drills and cultural performances that, she said, reflected the heartbeat of the nation. Impressed by the cadets’ marching, band displays and presentations, the Chief Minister commended the NCC’s role in shaping courageous and responsible youth while instilling lifelong values of nationalism, unity and commitme...

October 21, 2025 3:42 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta meets PM Modi, extends Diwali greetings

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended Diwali greetings during a courtesy visit. In a post on X, CM Gupta expressed her gratitude after meeting PM Modi, describing him as “the world’s most popular leader and India’s illustrious Prime Minister.” “Paid a courtesy visit to the world’s most popular leader and India’s illustrious Prime Minister, Hon’ble Narendra Modi ji, and conveyed heartfelt Diwali greetings. The esteemed Prime Mi...

August 21, 2025 1:47 PM

Delhi CM attack case: Accused Rajesh Khimji remanded to police custody for five days

A Delhi court on Thursday sent Rajesh Khimji, accused of attacking Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, to five days’ police custody. He was produced before the duty magistrate at his residence after a medical check-up at Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital and subsequent referral to LNJP Hospital. Khimji, a native of Rajkot, Gujarat, was arrested after he allegedly attacked Gupta during a public hearing at her Civil Lines residence. A case has been registered at Civil Lines Police Station. Earlier, the Delhi CM...