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September 17, 2026 10:28 PM

Delhi CM, city BJP chief, NDMC officials light up 1.25 lakh lamps on PM Modi’s birthday

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) observed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday as ‘Sewa Diwas’ on Thursday, organising the ceremonial lighting of 1.25 lakh earthen lamps at Vijay Chowk in the evening, an official said. The event was attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Union Minister of State and Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra and NDMC Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal, along with other state BJP functionaries and leaders. In another event to mark PM Modi’s birthd...

September 16, 2026 12:34 AM

Clean Yamuna target to be achieved by 2029, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday expressed confidence that the goal of a clean Yamuna will be achieved by 2029, saying sustained efforts are underway under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shah made the remarks while chairing a meeting attended by the Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana during the signing of the agreement for the Kishau Multipurpose Project. The Union Home Minister said there had been a serious la...

September 11, 2026 10:22 AM

BRICS Summit: South African President Ramaphosa, Uganda VP Alupo Arrive in Delhi

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo arrived in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled to be held in the national capital on September 12-13. Both leaders were received by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary upon their arrival. South Africa is a full member of BRICS, while Uganda is among the grouping's partner countries. Their arrival comes as New Delhi gears up to...

September 9, 2026 1:53 PM

Delhi decked up with posters, lights ahead of BRICS Summit 2026

Delhi has donned a festive look ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026, with posters, colourful displays and illuminated installations adorning key parts of the national capital as it prepares to host the high-profile international event. The national capital is set to host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit on September 12-13, as India concludes its 2026 chairship of the expanded grouping of major emerging economies and developing countries. India’s chairship, which began on January 1, 2026, is guide...

September 8, 2026 4:46 PM

UGC NET Re-Exam: NTA advises candidates to travel early amid BRICS summit traffic curbs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory to candidates appearing for the UGC-NET re-exam in the national capital on September 9 and 10, in view of the traffic curbs in place due to the BRICS summit. Delhi Police also issued an advisory today cautioning commuters about temporary traffic restrictions and diversions from September 11 to 13 in view of the movement of international dignitaries. India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Septe...

September 7, 2026 10:04 AM

Delhi building collapse: Death toll rises to six, PM Modi condoles loss of lives

The death toll in the Satya Niketan building collapse in Delhi has risen to six, with search and rescue operations continuing at the site as teams sift through heavy debris for people who may still be trapped. “One more person was rescued during the night but was brought dead, taking the toll to six,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Amit Goel said. Eleven people have so far been rescued, while several others, mostly students, are feared trapped under the debris, officials said. ...

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 5, 2026 2:55 PM

Delhi govt felicitates 116 teachers, principals with state awards on Teachers’ Day

The Delhi government on Saturday felicitated around 116 teachers and principals with state awards on Teachers’ Day, with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta saying the government is working to improve education in the city by addressing gaps in school infrastructure as well as curriculum. Addressing the Shikshak Mahakumbh Award event at Thyagraj Stadium, she said the government aimed to take education to “great heights”, but it had to begin by addressing basic facilities in schools. “We w...

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 27, 2026 9:02 PM

Over 3.4 crore women become ‘Lakhpati Didis’; Govt targets 6 crore: Shivraj Chouhan

Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said the government is committed to making women economically self-reliant and has set a target of creating six crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’. Addressing women associated with self-help groups (SHGs) at Krishi Bhawan in the National Capital on Thursday, Chouhan said more than 3.4 crore women have already become ‘Lakhpati Didis’. He said women whose annual income is below Rs 1 lakh should be helped to increase their earnings beyond that level, a...