President Donald Trump hailed the news about the key waterway and said negotiations over a peace deal with Iran “should go very quickly.” The crucial Strait of Hormuz trade route “is declared completely open” for commercial vessels for the remaining period of the ceasefire, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said. Ships will have to use a...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged off 200 electric buses and launched the Delhi-Rohtak interstate e-bus service, along with inaugurating key transport infrastructure projects, marking a major push towards clean and sustainable mobility in the Capital. The Chief Minister dedicated the Madanpur Khadar bus terminal to the public and inaugurated a newly constructed...
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said, “Reviewed the status and progress of key initiatives and ongoing works of the MCD. The discussion focused on strengthening service delivery, resolving legacy issues and enhancing enforcement and accountability across all zones.” He further added, “Officers were directed to stay closely aligned with on-ground realities and...
Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Friday evening, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a yellow alert, which was later upgraded to an orange alert as weather conditions intensified. The IMD said moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by light thunderstorms and lightning is likely to continue across Delhi and the NCR region. The...
India is steadily positioning itself as a global player in the clean energy landscape through a calibrated mix of policy support, technological innovation, and industry participation, Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The minister said the country is simultaneously advancing green hydrogen, expanding nuclear energy capacity, and strengthening renewable sources, while...
The government said on Thursday it will strengthen technical and vocational education in Delhi’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) by establishing state-of-the-art laboratories in four of them, besides modernising existing laboratories to ensure that training aligns completely with current industry standards and requirements. Through the initiative, the government aims to bring a “significant enhancement” in employability...
Two men arrested in connection with the assault of a Brigadier and his son in Delhi’s Vasant Enclave were released on bail late Tuesday. The accused have been asked to join the investigation and appear whenever required, Hindustan Times reported. According to police, both men, identified as Satender Siwach, 49, and Sanjay Sharma, 56, are...
A SpiceJet plane hit an Akasa Air flight parked at the Delhi airport on Thursday, April 16. Both airlines released a statement confirming the incident. However, none of them named the other in their official remarks. A spokesperson said in a statement that Akasa Air flight QP 1406, operating from Delhi to Hyderabad, had to return to...
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stepped down on Tuesday (April 14, 2026), amid hectic political developments in the State. Earlier in the day, Mr. Kumar held his last State Cabinet meeting. He informed his Cabinet colleagues about his decision to dissolve the Council of Ministers, a constitutional requirement before tendering his resignation. Meanwhile Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary...
In a significant diplomatic engagement amid the ongoing US–Israel–Iran conflict, Donald Trump held a nearly 40-minute phone conversation with Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026. This marked their first direct interaction since the announcement of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. During the call, both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and exchanged views...