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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...

August 25, 2026 7:48 PM

Delhi govt data to be made AI-ready for effective governance, service delivery

The Delhi government has signed an MoU with EkStep Foundation to make its administrative data AI-ready for improved governance and service delivery. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday chaired a workshop of Delhi government officers, saying data systems must be interconnected to ensure that benefits of AI reach the ordinary people. The initiative will make Delhi government data more organised, reliable and ready for use, according to a Delhi CMO statement. The workshop attended by Delhi gov...

August 20, 2026 12:43 PM

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Inspects Guard of Honour in Presence of Rajnath Singh

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday inspected the ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi, who is on a visit to India, also laid a wreath at the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice. Earlier on Wednesday, Koizumi arrived in Mumbai for his maiden official visit to India, beginning a two-day itinerary focused on deepening defence ties and advancin...