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March 30, 2026 5:21 PM

Self-enumeration in Delhi to begin on April 1; Phase 2 to include fertility, migration data: Census Commissioner

Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner Mritunjay Kumar Narayan on Monday emphasised that the individual data collected for the Census 2027 will be kept confidential under Section 15 of the Census Act, 1948. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, Narayan said that the data collected under the Census exercise cannot be accessed under the Right to Information or for court cases. He said that the self-enumeration period for Delhi, along with several other states, will b...

March 8, 2026 4:41 PM

PM Modi hands over GPRA Type-5 quarter keys to women allottees in Sarojini Nagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the General Pool Residential Accommodation (GPRA) Redevelopment Project in Delhi’s Sarojini Nagar and handed over keys to women allottees of newly constructed Type-5 quarters. The redevelopment is part of the Centre’s initiative to modernise ageing government housing colonies and build improved residential and administrative infrastructure for central government employees. The GPRA redevelopment programme covers key locations including Sarojin...

March 8, 2026 3:27 PM

PM Modi launches development projects worth ₹33,500 crore in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around ₹33,500 crore in the national capital, aimed at strengthening infrastructure, improving connectivity and enhancing the ease of living for residents. Addressing a gathering in Delhi, the Prime Minister said the projects will give fresh momentum to the city’s development and help build a modern and developed capital. “We are committed to building a modern and Viks...

March 6, 2026 11:50 AM

Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, according to official communiqué issued by President's Secretariat. Sandhu will replace Vinai Kumar Saxena, who has served as Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor since May 26, 2022. Saxena has now been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, replacing Kavinder Gupta, who will take charge as Governor of Himachal Pradesh. The appointments are part of a broader reshuf...

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...

February 25, 2026 11:51 AM

Bhupender Yadav oversees MoUs to roll out dust-free, sustainable urban roads framework across NCR

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav presided over the signing of four Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at implementing a Standard Framework and a Road Asset Management System (RAMS) for sustainable and dust-free urban roads in the National Capital Region (NCR). The MoUs were signed at Indira Paryavaran Bhawan in the presence of senior officials from NCR states - Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan - along with representatives from CSIR-Centra...

February 8, 2026 1:33 PM

Delhi pushes green mobility with flag-off of 500 electric buses

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off around 500 electric buses and a new Delhi–Panipat bus service, marking the completion of one year of the BJP-led government in the national capital. The flag-off ceremony was attended by Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma, and BJP National President Nitin Nabin. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the people of Delhi had voted for change in the 2025 Assembly...

February 5, 2026 9:42 AM

Seychelles President Arrives in India for State Visit

President of Seychelles Patrick Herminie arrived in India on Thursday on a State Visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, which will continue until February 10, is his first trip to India since assuming office in October 2025 and comes as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across sectors. During his stay, President Herminie will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold tal...

February 4, 2026 8:40 AM

Dense fog grips Delhi, low visibility procedures in place at IGI Airport

Delhi-NCR remained in the grip of cold and dense fog on Wednesday as winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life across the national capital. Several areas reported low visibility early in the morning, resulting in slower traffic and inconvenience for commuters. The combined impact of cold winds, fog and cloudy skies made mornings particularly harsh for residents. Amid the prevailing weather conditions, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport issued a passenger advisory, confirming ...

January 19, 2026 7:02 PM

Centre of Excellence for regulatory affairs in power sector launched at IIT-Delhi

Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at IIT-Delhi, describing it as a key initiative to support informed, forward-looking and evidence-based regulation amid rapid changes in India’s electricity sector. The Centre has been jointly established by IIT-Delhi, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and Grid Controller of India Ltd. (Grid India). The Power Ministry said the initiative comes ...