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...

LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews redevelopment plan for 5 key Delhi road corridors

May 26, 2026 4:22 PM

LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews redevelopment plan for 5 key Delhi road corridors

Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the proposed redevelopment of five key road corridors in the national capital, with work on the stretches expected to begin soon. Chairing a meeting to assess coordination between the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) and the respective road-owning agencies, the Lieutenant Governor emphasised that the transformation being undertaken should aim at making these extremely traffic-heav...

Indian Railways approves Rs 962 crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project to boost capacity on Howrah-Delhi corridor

May 19, 2026 1:32 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 962 crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project to boost capacity on Howrah-Delhi corridor

Indian Railways has approved the ₹962-crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project in Bihar, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency on the high-density Howrah–Delhi rail corridor. The 54-km project forms part of Indian Railways’ High Traffic Density Network and is expected to strengthen both passenger and freight movement across Eastern and Northern India. The additional third line will help decongest one of the country’s busiest rail r...

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi-NCR for next three days

May 19, 2026 10:22 AM

IMD issues yellow alert for heatwave in Delhi-NCR for next three days

The spell of intense heat across Delhi-NCR is steadily worsening, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a yellow alert for severe heatwave conditions over the next three days. According to the latest forecast issued by the weather department, residents of Delhi-NCR are likely to face scorching temperatures, strong hot winds, and rising discomfort from May 19 to May 22. Delhi experienced its hottest day of the season on Monday, with temperatures nearing 44 degrees Celsius in se...