Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra promotes fitness, clean environment among citizens in Delhi

August 12, 2026 11:41 AM

Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra promotes fitness, clean environment among citizens in Delhi

A ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Cycle Yatra’ was held at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in the national capital on Wednesday as part of the Independence Day celebrations, with Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya participating in the event. More than 1,000 MY Bharat volunteers joined the cycle rally, which aimed to promote fitness, healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness among citizens. Mandaviya underlined the importance of a healthy population in building a developed nation. “In Delhi, more than ...

AAIB takes up probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight after sudden 300-foot altitude variation

August 12, 2026 12:03 AM

AAIB takes up probe into Air India Phuket-Delhi flight after sudden 300-foot altitude variation

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has launched an investigation into an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi after the aircraft experienced a sudden altitude variation of around 300 feet during cruise on August 4. The incident involved an Air India Airbus A320, registration VT-EXO, operating scheduled flight AI 2379 from Phuket to Delhi. The aircraft subsequently stabilised and landed safely in Delhi. According to the authorities, 20 passengers and four cabin crew members sust...

Sanjay Seth inaugurates automated multi-level parking facility at Defence Offices Complex in Delhi

August 5, 2026 7:44 PM

Sanjay Seth inaugurates automated multi-level parking facility at Defence Offices Complex in Delhi

Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday inaugurated a newly constructed multi-level car parking facility at the Defence Offices Complex on Africa Avenue in New Delhi, describing it as a significant step towards upgrading urban infrastructure with modern, technology-driven solutions. Addressing the gathering at the inauguration, Seth said the Central Government remains committed to developing and upgrading urban infrastructure to provide world-class facilities. He emphasised that ...

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 ...