Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was on Friday granted bail by the Supreme Court in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case linked to Delhi’s now-withdrawn excise policy that had faced severe criticism and corruption allegations. Kejriwal had filed two petitions in the court, challenging his arrest and seeking bail in the CBI case. A bench … Read more
On Friday, heavy to moderate rain continued to fall in sections of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), causing waterlogging in various areas of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘orange’ signal, suggesting a “be prepared” mode, as exceptionally harsh weather is expected. “Heavy rain at isolated places over Himachal Pradesh and … Read more
An orange alert asking authorities to be prepared to respond to any emergency has been issued for Delhi as the Capital was expected to receive more rain after light to moderate showers in the early hours of Thursday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said isolated parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were … Read more
The second Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the waqf (Amendment) bill began on Friday at the Parliament House Annexe. It is headed by MP Jagadambika Pal, chairperson of the committee. The Committee includes 31 members of which 21 are from the Lok Sabha and 10 are from the Rajya Sabha. The representatives of All India Sunni Jamiyatul Ulama of Mumbai, … Read more
Delhi received heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, causing waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of the national capital. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a ‘yellow’ alert in the city, predicting heavy showers throughout the day. Videos posted by news agency ANI showed commuters wading through the waterlogged roads and vehicles struggling to … Read more
The Delhi transport department is seeking suggestions from MLAs to determine the best routes for mohalla buses, which are 9-metre-long government vehicles designed to facilitate neighborhood connectivity in areas not well connected by the existing public fleet. Several MLAs have submitted details of the courses that will be included in the mohalla bus routes, catering … Read more
Approximately 40,000 housing units, including apartments in the cheap, mid-income, and high-income categories, are being offered by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in three housing schemes. The DDA Sasta Ghar Housing Scheme 2024, the General Housing Scheme 2024, and the Dwarka Housing Scheme 2024 are the three new housing schemes offered by the DDA. These … Read more
Former Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat landed in New Delhi on Saturday, following her disqualification from the just concluded Paris Olympics 2024. Vinesh arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday, August 17, with thousands of people gathering outside to welcome her. Vinesh’s family members, including her mother, had arrived at the airport hours before the … Read more
According to officials, the Delhi Metro recorded 72.38 lakh daily passenger rides on August 13, the greatest number ever. The data was released by the urban transporter in a post on X on Wednesday. The statement stated that the data has exceeded the previous milestone, which was reached in February of this year. On August … Read more
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has asked education minister Atishi to raise the national flag on Independence Day, according to Gopal Rai, the environment minister for Delhi, who made the announcement on Monday. Rai has also written a letter to the General Administration Department (GAD) saying, “I had a meeting with the chief minister today. He … Read more
The Delhi Transport Department will take many precautions to avoid accidents involving government buses in the capital region. Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot authorized the restrictions at a meeting on July 29, according to the department. “These new measures will help us monitor and manage our bus operations more effectively, reducing the risk of accidents … Read more
According to the Center’s air quality panel CAQM, Delhi had the cleanest Air Quality Index (AQI) on any day between January 1 and August 8 in the years 2018 to 2024. According to the CAQM, Delhi had the cleanest air on Thursday, with an AQI of 53. At 4 pm, the Central Pollution Control Board … Read more
Three Civil Service aspirants were killed when the basement of a coaching center flooded on Saturday evening in central Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar district due to heavy rain. The bodies of Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Nevin Dalvin from Kerala were discovered by rescuers as they excavated the basement. Aspirants … Read more
The AAP government in Delhi, observing foam in the highly contaminated Yamuna river, requested on Friday that the Center direct Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to make sure their factories do not discharge raw waste into the river. The ruling AAP said in a statement that the government has taken “urgent measures” to address the issue … Read more
The 150-year-old Sunehri Masjid is a Category III heritage building. On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court was notified by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) that the NDMC will take public complaints against its proposed removal into consideration. The idea was prompted by the NDMC’s concerns that the mosque impedes traffic movement. The NDMC’s Additional … Read more