Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday (June 22, 2026) met the families of those who died in the Saidulajab building collapse and the Hauz Rani hotel fire incidents and handed them an ex-gratia amount of ₹10 lakh each. She said the government is taking concrete steps to prevent such tragedies, adding that those responsible...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenous naval ships – Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak – in Kolkata, describing the event as a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance, maritime strength and the vision of a developed nation. Addressing the Tri-Commissioning Ceremony in Kolkata, PM Modi said the induction of the...
Operation Tiger is successful, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced on Sunday (June 21, 2026), adding he had never left any operation incomplete. Two of the six Lok Sabha members of the Shiv Sena (UBT) on Sunday (June 21, 2026) announced that they were slated to join Mr. Shinde. Nagesh Patil Ashtikar, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP from Hingoli, and Omraje...
The Delhi government has approved the first phase of its proposed Elevated Ring Road project, paving the way for two new bridges across the Yamuna. The initial corridor will extend from Metcalfe House to the DND Flyway near Ashram. Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma said the project will be constructed above the existing 55...
After a long spell of heat and humidity, the weather in Delhi-NCR is finally starting to change. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) says that on June 22, 2026, the weather in the capital is likely to be quite pleasant. You can expect clouds moving in and out all day, with thunderstorms and light rain in...
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu said on Friday that artificial intelligence has the potential to resolve complex coordination and efficiency challenges of the city’s administration. Sandhu, addressing the national seminar on ‘AI for Good Governance’ at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, said, “As government systems become more data-rich, AI must be strategically harnessed for traffic management,...
The optics of diplomacy often speak louder than the communiques that follow. On June 18, 2026, barely 24 hours after Prime Minister Modi and President Trump met on the sidelines of the G7, Union Home Minister Amit Shah received US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at his New Delhi office. The symbolism was unmistakable, and...
In an effort to improve access to government welfare schemes and public services, the Delhi Government on Thursday launched 42 Jan Kalyan Shivirs across the national capital. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the first camp at the MCD Community Hall in Sandesh Vihar, Shalimar Bagh. She said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that no...
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday directed departments concerned to amend rules for 20 per cent reservation to ex-Agniveers in Group C posts. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by the L-G with the Chief Secretary, Commissioner of Police and senior officials. The reservation will be applied to direct recruitment for...
The Delhi Legislative Assembly has formed its House Committees for the legislative year 2026-27, with Speaker Vijender Gupta saying the panels will strengthen legislative scrutiny, accountability and public welfare oversight. Announcing the committees on Thursday, Gupta said they would examine government functioning, review policies and address issues affecting residents of the national capital. He congratulated...