Cabinet approves transition of North, South Blocks into ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum

February 14, 2026 3:08 PM

Cabinet approves transition of North, South Blocks into ‘Yuge Yugeen Bharat’ National Museum

The Union Cabinet on Friday approved a proposal to convert the historic North and South Blocks into part of the proposed “Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum”, marking a major shift in the administrative and symbolic landscape of the national capital. The decision comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the new Prime Minister’s Office - now named ‘Seva Teerth’ - to the nation on February 13, 2026. With the transition, Cabinet meetings will no longer be held in South Bl...

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

January 28, 2026 3:43 PM

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a detailed traffic advisory in view of the Beating Retreat Ceremony, scheduled to be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29, as part of the Republic Day celebrations. Elaborate traffic arrangements have been made to facilitate the ceremony and the illumination of Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, and the Parliament House. According to the advisory, traffic restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. on January 29. Vijay Chowk will remain co...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at North Block to present Union Budget 2025

February 1, 2025 9:38 AM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at North Block to present Union Budget 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the North Block on Saturday, ahead of presenting the much-anticipated Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. This marks Sitharaman's historic eighth consecutive budget presentation, surpassing former Prime Minister Morarji Desai’s record. The Finance Minister is set to deliver her speech at 11 a.m., outlining the government’s fiscal roadmap, revenue strategies, taxation reforms, and developmental priorities. The Ec...