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May 20, 2026 3:06 PM

Delhi govt launches talent hunt scheme, over 25,000 youths to participate

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday launched “Hauslon Ki Udaan”, a talent hunt initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing the hidden talents of young people across the national capital. The campaign will be conducted across all 70 Assembly constituencies in Delhi and is expected to see participation from more than 25,000 youths, according to the government. Under the programme, competitions will be organised in multiple categories, including singing, dance, theatre, fine arts,...

May 18, 2026 3:45 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launches ‘Metro Monday’ following PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday launched the ‘Metro Monday’ initiative in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. To mark the launch, Gupta travelled by Metro from Kashmere Gate to ITO station before taking an electric feeder bus to the Delhi Secretariat. Cabinet Ministers Parvesh Verma and Ravindra Indraj accompanied her during the commute. The initiative, launched under the broader ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Yogdan...

May 13, 2026 1:22 AM

Delhi govt fully committed to fuel conservation, says CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Delhi government is fully committed to promoting fuel conservation and public transport, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt energy-saving habits amid global uncertainty. In a post on X, Gupta said the government has decided to limit the use of official vehicles across departments, with ministers, MLAs, officers and staff encouraged to use minimum vehicles, prioritise carpooling and shift to public transport wherev...

March 26, 2026 1:19 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta distributes bicycles to schoolgirls, performs Kanya Pujan

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday performed Kanya Pujan in Pitampura and distributed bicycles to around 1,000 girl students from nine schools. She reiterated her commitment to ensuring that every girl in the national capital can complete her education without any obstacles. Speaking to the media, the Chief Minister said, “Every daughter in Delhi should be able to complete her education without any hindrance — finish school, graduate, and become whatever she aspires to be. The go...

March 24, 2026 2:35 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tables Rs 1.03 lakh crore Budget with focus on roads, environment

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the annual Budget for the 2026-27 financial year in the Delhi Assembly on Tuesday, proposing a total outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore. This marks her second Budget for the national capital. Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta congratulated her, saying, “The CM, Rekha Gupta, is presenting the Budget for 2026-27. Congratulations to her on presenting her second Delhi Budget.” Addressing the Assembly, CM Gupta highlighted Delhi’s resilience and economic stre...

March 7, 2026 3:13 PM

CM Rekha Gupta urges women to ‘move forward, make their mark’ at national convention in Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday attended the National Convention of Women Thought Leaders titled “Bharati – Nari to Narayani” at Vigyan Bhawan, where she highlighted the growing role of women in shaping the country’s future and encouraged them to pursue opportunities across all fields. Speaking at the event, organised in connection with International Women’s Day, the Chief Minister stressed the importance of recognising women’s contributions and empowering them to achie...

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...

January 15, 2026 4:44 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta visits NCC Republic Day Camp, lauds cadets’ discipline and national spirit

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday visited the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Republic Day Camp (RDC) 2026 at Delhi Cantt, praising the cadets for their discipline, synchronised drills and cultural performances that, she said, reflected the heartbeat of the nation. Impressed by the cadets’ marching, band displays and presentations, the Chief Minister commended the NCC’s role in shaping courageous and responsible youth while instilling lifelong values of nationalism, unity and commitme...

December 16, 2025 9:42 AM

Fans applaud DDCA, Delhi Police for smooth Messi visit at Arun Jaitley Stadium

History was made at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday as Argentine football legend Lionel Messi made his much-awaited visit, drawing massive crowds and widespread admiration from fans in the national capital. Thousands gathered to catch a glimpse of the global icon, and the event passed off smoothly, earning praise for the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) and the Delhi Police. Fans expressed satisfaction with the seamless arrangements, citing disciplined crowd management and uno...

November 16, 2025 2:52 PM

Harsh Malhotra hosts ‘Namo Run’ on road safety theme in east Delhi

Minister of State for Corporate Affairs and Road Transport & Highways Harsh Malhotra on Sunday hosted a "Namo Run" at the Yamuna Sports Complex in Surajmal Vihar as part of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025 for East Delhi. The event, centred on the theme of road safety, drew more than 6,000 participants across age groups. The run was flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who attended as the chief guest. Participants - from schoolchildren to senior citizens - took part to promote fitn...