Delhi airport expands transshipment cargo network to four domestic, two international destinations

August 20, 2026 1:35 AM

Delhi airport expands transshipment cargo network to four domestic, two international destinations

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Wednesday flagged off the scaled-up phase of India's transshipment cargo reform at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi, expanding the network to four additional domestic origin stations and two international destinations. The expanded network will now connect Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, Mumbai and Hyderabad with London and Copenhagen through Delhi's Transshipment Excellence Centre (TEC), following the successful completion of a proof-of-concept ...

Humid conditions continue in Delhi-NCR, chances of heavy rain remain slim

August 18, 2026 9:22 AM

Humid conditions continue in Delhi-NCR, chances of heavy rain remain slim

The Delhi-NCR region is likely to witness generally cloudy skies on Tuesday, with little possibility of significant rainfall, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather office has forecast light to moderate rain in parts of Delhi between the morning and afternoon on August 19 and 20. However, the possibility of heavy rainfall in the national Capital remains low during the week. During the past 24 hours, the relative humidity ranged between 58 per cent and 84 per cent, ...

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge on August 18

August 17, 2026 7:02 PM

Shivraj Singh Chouhan to lead ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge on August 18

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will administer the ‘Sapt Dhara of Shakti’ pledge to officials of both ministries at the Pusa campus in New Delhi on August 18, as the government prepares an action-oriented roadmap for agriculture and rural development towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The programme will focus on implementing the priorities outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address on August 15, with parti...

CM Rekha Gupta launches 25 Atal canteens; Delhi now has 100 outlets

August 16, 2026 3:46 PM

CM Rekha Gupta launches 25 Atal canteens; Delhi now has 100 outlets

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, taking the total number of canteens under the scheme to 100. The ceremony was also attended by former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari and Minister Ashish Sood among others. “On the birth anniversary of the revered Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji, the resolve taken on 25 December 2025 to launch 100 Atal Canteens...

Delhi will play greater role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: CM Rekha Gupta

August 15, 2026 5:45 PM

Delhi will play greater role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said the national capital would play a greater role in India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, asserting that the city’s progress was closely linked to the country’s pride and prestige. CM Gupta hoisted the Tricolour at the state-level Independence Day celebrations at Chhatrasal Stadium and paid tribute to the freedom fighters whose sacrifices laid the foundation of an independent India. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Ministe...

Giriraj Singh to inaugurate ‘Handloom Haat: The Handloom Experience Centre’ at Delhi’s Janpath on August 14

August 13, 2026 9:53 PM

Giriraj Singh to inaugurate ‘Handloom Haat: The Handloom Experience Centre’ at Delhi’s Janpath on August 14

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the revamped "Handloom Haat: The Handloom Experience Centre" at Janpath, New Delhi, on August 14, marking a new initiative to create a distinctive destination for experiencing and promoting India’s rich handloom heritage. The re-envisioned centre will bring together heritage, knowledge, contemporary design, enterprise and retail under one roof. It has been designed to showcase India’s handloom ecosystem while giving visitors an opportuni...

Delhi Assembly functioned for 13 hours, passed 4 key Bills during Monsoon Session: Speaker

August 12, 2026 3:49 PM

Delhi Assembly functioned for 13 hours, passed 4 key Bills during Monsoon Session: Speaker

The three-day Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, which began on August 7 and concluded on Tuesday, transacted business for over 13 hours, during which four Bills were passed, Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, Gupta said the House functioned for a total of 13.19 hours, during which two CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) reports were tabled, and 52 public interest issues were raised under Rule 280. It is worth mentioning that, under Rule 280 of the R...

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 ...