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August 24, 2026 11:08 PM

Gurugram authorities advise work from home on August 25 amid heavy rain, waterlogging

In view of heavy rainfall in Gurugram on August 24 and the possibility of waterlogging and traffic congestion across the district, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Gurugram, has advised corporate offices, government and private schools, and other institutions to guide their employees and staff to work from home on August 25. The advisory was issued by the District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson of the District Disaster Management Authority, Gurugram, on Monday. The authorities sai...

August 24, 2026 4:34 PM

Heavy rain inundates Gurugram, slows traffic on key roads, expressway

Gurugram was inundated following around an hour of heavy rainfall on Monday, with waterlogging reported across several parts of the city and traffic movement slowing on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway and other key roads. The district administration said Gurugram received 70 mm of rainfall by 1:30 pm. Waterlogging was reported in Narsinghpur, Hero Honda Chowk, Rajiv Chowk, IFFCO Chowk and several areas of old Gurugram. Vehicles were stranded in water around Rajiv Chowk, while school buse...

July 24, 2026 12:21 PM

‘Don’t exploit circumstances for small political gains’: Bhupender Yadav urges opposition to debate NEET issue in Parliament

Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday urged the Opposition to avoid "unnecessary politics" over the NEET-UG 2026 controversy and instead engage in dialogue, asserting that Parliament is the appropriate forum to discuss examination reforms and safeguard students' interests. Speaking to ANI, Yadav said the government has invited the Opposition for a discussion and stressed that solutions to issues concerning students should emerge through dialogue rather than confrontation. "The education of ...

July 24, 2026 11:08 AM

Sonam Wangchuk’s decision to end fast reflects his trust in Centre’s commitment to students’ interests: Piyush Goyal

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that social activist Sonam Wangchuk's decision to end his 26-day fast reflects his trust in the Narendra Modi government's commitment to safeguarding the interests of students and strengthening examination reforms. In a post on X, Goyal said, "Sonam Wangchuk ji has ended his fast after my colleagues, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda ji and Shri Dr Jitendra Singh ji met him at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, and assured him of the governme...

March 23, 2026 10:27 AM

Morning drizzle, temperature dips; Delhi records 20°C amid thunderstorm warning

Residents in the national capital woke up to cloudy skies and scattered light showers on Monday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted more rain and thunderstorms later in the day. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the national capital is experiencing an interactive display of weather and Thunderstorm warnings, light rain with a current temperature of 20°C (feels like 24°C). The humidity is recorded at 65% with a gentle 2 mph wind from the west...

February 23, 2026 1:58 PM

Gurugram surpasses Mumbai in ultra-luxury home sales in 2025

India’s luxury housing market has found a new leader in 2025, with Gurugram emerging as the country’s fastest-growing ultra-premium residential hub, a report said on Monday. The city recorded a massive Rs 24,120 crore worth of transactions in homes priced at Rs 10 crore and above during calendar year 2025, according to the latest High-End Luxury Housing Report released by India Sotheby’s International Realty and CRE Matrix. The numbers mark a watershed moment for Gurugram’s property ma...

October 14, 2025 11:01 PM

Amit Shah hails NSG legacy on its 41st Foundation Day; reaffirms zero tolerance policy against terrorism

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday addressed the 41st Foundation Day celebrations of the National Security Guard (NSG) at Manesar, Gurugram. As the chief guest, he also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the upcoming Special Operations Training Centre (S.O.T.C.) at the NSG campus. The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, and the Director General of NSG. In his address, Amit Shah hailed the NSG’s four-...

August 26, 2025 8:50 PM

Harsh Malhotra lays foundation for 4 flyovers, 9 foot overbridges on NH-48 in Gurugram

Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways & Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, today laid the foundation stone for four new flyovers and nine foot overbridges on the Gurugram–Kotputli–Jaipur section of National Highway-48. The projects, worth ₹282 crore, aim to decongest traffic, enhance safety, and improve connectivity across Gurugram, Rewari and adjoining regions. The four flyovers will be built at Panchgaon Chowk, Rathiwas, near Hero Company, and Sahlawas, while nine ...

July 17, 2025 11:44 AM

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates University of Southampton’s India campus in Gurugram

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday inaugurated the India campus of the University of Southampton in Gurugram This marks the first foreign university to establish a campus in India under the University Grants Commission’s new regulations, Describing the event as a “momentous milestone” in the internationalisation of education under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Pradhan said the development also deepens the education pillar of the India–UK strategic part...

January 2, 2025 9:03 PM

Blinkit introduces quick ambulance service in Gurugram

Blinkit has launched a new initiative to provide ambulance services within 10 minutes, expanding its range of services beyond daily essentials, food, and personal care products. The service began in Gurugram with five ambulances and was announced by Blinkit’s Founder and CEO, Albinder Dhindsa, through a post on X. The new offering aims to address the challenge of providing reliable ambulance services in urban areas. Users will soon be able to book a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance directly...