The Delhi Government has approved the introduction of a ‘Grassroot Training Support Assistance’ component under the Mukhyamantri Khel Protsahan Yojana. Under the new initiative, eligible athletes training regularly at Delhi government sports centres and stadiums will receive financial assistance of two thousand rupees per month. The scheme will cover athletes in the Under-14, Under-17, Under-19...
The government has cleared eight railway multitracking projects involving an investment of over 20 thousand 800 crore rupees. The projects are aimed at increasing line capacity, improving operational efficiency and easing congestion on key routes. Briefing the media after the Cabinet meeting yesterday, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, three projects, costing over 10...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Centre approved the Delhi government’s proposal to create a separate engineering cadre for the Public Works Department (PWD). In a post on X, CM Rekha Gupta said that the need to establish its own PWD engineering cadre for Delhi had been...
Apple launched its first foldable phone globally on Wednesday during the ‘Surprise and Shine’ event. Named iPhone Duo, the foldable is set to go on sale soon in two distinct colour options. The iPhone Duo is powered by Apple’s latest mobile platform, the A20 Pro chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. The chipset...
US President Donald Trump has capped opening night of the unusual Republican midterm convention by making the extraordinary pledge to pay every adult American $5,000 if his party retains its control of both chambers of Congress after November. The billionaire leader coupled his claim with a plea for his supporters to “pretend” he was on...
Former Delhi Chief Secretary Rakesh Mehta, 74, has died by suicide at his Noida home. The police have found a note in which he cited health and mental issues for his decision. His body was found on September 6. The cremation was held on Sunday. Mehta, a 1975 batch officer of the Indian Administrative Service,...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in defence and maritime security. During the visit, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign three bilateral agreements, including one on air...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will demolish a dilapidated building adjoining the site of the Satya Niketan PG building collapse that claimed seven lives. The Chief Minister’s Office said the demolition has been ordered in the interest of public safety. Delhi Fire Service personnel are removing...
The national capital is lit up and decked out with posters as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. From floral displays and murals to enhanced landscaping and BRICS-themed installations, parts of the capital are being spruced up ahead of the high-profile gathering. India,...
The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees staged a protest over allegations that female staff were asked to move away from the area during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. The incident, which took place during a visit by around 100 people linked to BAPS (Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha)...