Giriraj Singh inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology at IIT Delhi

August 3, 2026 10:05 PM

Giriraj Singh inaugurates Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology at IIT Delhi

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Handloom Technology (CoE-HT) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, marking a major step towards modernising India's handloom sector through technology, innovation and research. The Centre aims to integrate India's traditional weaving heritage with advanced technologies to build a future-ready handloom ecosystem. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, Develop...

Manohar Lal reviews Bhalswa dumpsite remediation, legacy waste to be cleared by October 15

August 2, 2026 11:52 AM

Manohar Lal reviews Bhalswa dumpsite remediation, legacy waste to be cleared by October 15

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Saturday inspected the Bhalswa Dumpsite in Delhi to review the progress of legacy waste remediation being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), reaffirming the Centre's focus on accelerating the scientific clearance of accumulated waste. The inspection was carried out in the presence of MCD Commissioner and senior officials from the Department of Urban Development under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA...

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

July 14, 2026 1:55 PM

1999 Kargil victory reflects India’s resolve to respond with full might to any threat: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra', a commemorative motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial in New Delhi to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh, as part of the nationwide observance of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026. The expedition, themed "One Ride, One Nation, One Salute," will see 28 riders, including serving and retired armed forces personnel along with their family members, cover nearly 1,900 kilometres through the challenging te...

Amit Shah inaugurates Jayaprakash Narayan Library in Delhi, urges youth to embrace reading culture

July 11, 2026 4:44 PM

Amit Shah inaugurates Jayaprakash Narayan Library in Delhi, urges youth to embrace reading culture

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated the Jayaprakash Narayan Library in New Delhi, describing it as a new centre of knowledge and intellectual discourse for the youth and stressing that libraries play a vital role in shaping the future of a nation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Keshav Chandra and several other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, HM Shah sa...

Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, calls for one hour of daily fitness

July 5, 2026 4:59 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, calls for one hour of daily fitness

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on July 5 led the nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, urging citizens to dedicate at least one hour every day to physical activity and adopt healthier lifestyles. The latest edition of the nationwide fitness campaign was organised in collaboration with the Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisations to commemorate the birth centenary of spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai. More...

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

June 22, 2026 1:07 PM

Delhi-NCR may get rain relief as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, light showers

Residents of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), grappling with hot and humid weather conditions, may soon find some respite as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the next few days. According to the weather department, Delhi, along with neighbouring cities such as Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, is likely to experience cloudy skies, gusty winds and isolated showers due to an active weather system influencing parts of N...

Tata Motors joins Centre’s vehicle replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR, offers 8% discount on new trucks and buses

June 19, 2026 10:28 AM

Tata Motors joins Centre’s vehicle replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR, offers 8% discount on new trucks and buses

Tata Motors has joined the Government of India’s vehicle replacement initiative aimed at phasing out old and polluting commercial vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region, becoming the latest automobile manufacturer to partner with the Centre under the scheme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Tata Motors for the implementation of the programme. Under the agreement, Tata Motors will offer an 8 per cent discount ...

Ashok Leyland, Switch Mobility become first OEMs to join Centre’s vehicle replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR

June 16, 2026 12:05 PM

Ashok Leyland, Switch Mobility become first OEMs to join Centre’s vehicle replacement scheme for Delhi-NCR

In a major step towards reducing vehicular pollution and accelerating fleet modernisation in the National Capital Region, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on Monday signed the first Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Government of India's vehicle replacement scheme with commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland and its electric mobility subsidiary, Switch Mobility. With the signing of the agreement, Ashok Leyland and Switch Mobility have become the first Original...

Delhi gets 18 new Namo Oxygen Parks as Centre, State launch major green initiatives on World Environment Day

June 5, 2026 1:05 PM

Delhi gets 18 new Namo Oxygen Parks as Centre, State launch major green initiatives on World Environment Day

Marking World Environment Day 2026, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across the national capital and launched a series of green initiatives under the nationwide ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The event, held at the Namo Oxygen Park in Maidangarhi, was aimed at strengthening urban greening, improving air quality, and encouraging community participation in environmental conservation. Union Minister of St...

IMD issues severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR, relief likely from May 29

May 27, 2026 10:37 AM

IMD issues severe heatwave warning for Delhi-NCR, relief likely from May 29

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a two-day severe heatwave warning for the Delhi-NCR region, with the maximum temperature likely to touch 45 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. However, residents may get relief from the intense heat later this week as thunderstorms and rain are expected from May 29 onwards. According to the Met Department, the maximum temperature on Wednesday is expected to hover around 45 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature may remain close to 28 degre...