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PM Modi launches 3 Param Rudra supercomputers: Features explained

PM Modi launched 3 Param Rudra Super Computing Systems and an HPC system for weather research today. The supercomputers have been indigenously built under the National Supercomputing Mission

From drones to WFH, Delhi's 21-point winter action plan to tackle pollution

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that drones will be used in the national capital to monitor and identify sources of air pollution

Delhi Mayor asks for postponement of standing committee member election

Just an hour ahead of the poll to elect the last vacant standing committee seat, Mayor Shelly Oberoi directed MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to stall the election on Friday so that it could be held on October 5, as per her earlier instructions. Following disruption over frisking of the councillors on Thursday, the election to the MCD Standing Committee was postponed till October 5 by Mayor Shelly Oberoi. Later Lt Governor VK Saxena, however, overturned the postponement of the elections and directed MCD Commissioner Ashwani Kumar to hold the election on Friday at 1 pm. In a letter, Oberoi asked the commissioner to ensure due legal compliance in holding the standing committee election on October 5. She also asked him to declare the poll scheduled for Friday to be "illegal and unlawful". Oberoi, in her response to the commissioner, termed the LG's directive unconstitutional. "This order is illegal, unconstitutional as it is a gross violation of the statutory scheme of the DMC Act and

Rotem Geva's new book traces Delhi's journey through Partition and beyond

The book traces how the city's growth and "birth" of New Delhi triggered the decline of the Muslim aristocracy, which began with British takeover after 1857

Delhi govt introduces mandatory one-year service bond for medical graduates

Delhi government has introduced a one-year mandatory service bond for medical students passing out from All India Quota and State Quota in both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs from medical institutions in Delhi. Under this new regulation, students graduating from undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including super-speciality programs, will be required to serve for one year in medical institutions under the Government of the National Capital Territory (GNCT) of Delhi, according to the order issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Delhi Government (GNCTD). At the time of admission, UG students will have to furnish a bond of Rs 15 lakh, while PG and super-specialty students will submit a bond of Rs 20 lakh. These bonds will be forfeited if a student opts out of the mandatory service period, as stated in the GNCTD order. The scheme will ensure that UG pass-outs are placed in Junior Resident (JR) positions, while PG pass-outs will be assigned Senio

Drive safe or pay more: Delhi LG's plan to link traffic fines to insurance

In his letter, Delhi LG V K Saxena has recommended a tiered insurance premium system that would directly reflect the driving habits of individual motorists

IMD weather update: Heavy rainfall predicted across India; check details

Most Indian states have witnessed above-normal monsoon rainfall. The Southwest monsoon is likely to persist in Gujarat and Rajasthan. IMD department expects heavy rainfall across India

Delhi to organise 'e-vehicle parade' in October to boost usage, sales

Delhi's environment department will organise an 'e-vehicle parade' at Rajghat in early October, aimed at encouraging the purchase and use of electric vehicles (EVs) in the city. Officials anticipate that over 500 EVs will participate in this event, with a registration link for interested owners to be announced shortly. A senior official from the environment department said that a tender has been issued for the event, which is expected to cost around Rs 5.76 lakh. Bids will be accepted until September 30, and the parade will be conducted within five days of awarding the tender. "The primary objective is to promote EV usage in Delhi and raise awareness about their benefits. We encourage as many EV owners as possible to join the parade," an official said. "Transitioning to electric vehicles will contribute to reducing vehicular pollution in the capital," the official stated. Environment Minister Gopal Rai, who recently resumed his role following the formation of a new cabinet, emphas

Rau's IAS case: Court grants interim bail to coaching's CEO, coordinator

A Delhi court on Monday granted till December 7 interim bail to Rau's IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta and its coordinator Deshpal Singh in a case related to the death of three civil services aspirants in July in the centre's flooded basement. Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna granted relief to the accused persons on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh each with two sureties of the like amount. The judge also directed Gupta to deposit Rs 2.5 crore till November 30 with Red Cross Society, saying that as per the lease agreement of the premises, the accused being the lessee and CEO of the institute alone, would responsible for any loss claim, and damages to any person or material. The judge noted that Gupta and Singh were CEO and coordinator of Rau's IAS Study Circle, respectively, and were in control of its affairs.

Mpox patient discharged from Delhi's LNJP Hospital after 12 days: Report

An Mpox patient admitted to the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital here earlier this month has been discharged, the hospital officials confirmed. The 26-year-old patient, who had been admitted to the disaster ward dedicated to Mpox cases for almost 12 days, was discharged on Saturday. An official from the hospital confirmed "the only Mpox patient was discharged on September 21." The 26-year-old patient from Hisar, Haryana, was admitted to the hospital on September 8, with doctors confirming the diagnosis on September 9. The hospital has 20 isolation rooms, out of which 10 are for suspected cases and the remaining for confirmed Mpox patients. The Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital and the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital have five rooms each for suspected Mpox cases and five each for confirmed ones. The World Health Organisation (WHO) last month declared Mpox a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)' for the second time in view of its prevalence and spread a

BJP's Delhi unit to undertake mega membership exercise on September 25

The BJP's Delhi unit will undertake a mega membership exercise on September 25 on the occasion of the birth anniversary of party ideologue Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, it said in a statement. A review meeting of the BJP's ongoing membership drive was held at the Talkatora stadium here on Sunday where the party's national general secretary Vinod Tawde emphasised the importance of expanding party membership ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, slated to be held early next year. He highlighted the role of the campaign in connecting with various sections of society, particularly youth and women, the statement stated. "In the last 10 years, India has emerged as a strong nation and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has chosen the path of developing the country. In that, we have to work to connect with 50 crore people," Tawde added. The BJP launched its membership campaign song during the review meeting. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva asked leaders and workers to work hard to make the

News updates: PM Modi arrives in US to participate in the Quad summit

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Growth, revenue, deficit: Delhi's economy under two Chief Ministers

How Sheila Dikshit and Arvind Kejriwal have shaped the national capital's development

Northwest Delhi residents to face water supply disruption from Sept 25

Water supply in northwest Delhi's Rohini locality would be affected for 18 hours from the morning of September 25 due to maintenance work, the Delhi Jal Board said on Friday. According to a statement, the affected areas include Rohini Sector-9, Sector-11, Sector-13, Sector-16, Sector-17, ESI Hospital, Rithala Village and the adjoining areas. "Due to interconnection works in the 1100-mm dia Rohini water main emanating from Haiderpur WW-II, the water supply shall remain affected from the morning of September 25 (10 am) to the morning of September 26 (4 am)," it said. Due to the repair work, the water supply will be stopped for 18 hours, it added. The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) advised residents of the affected areas to store a sufficient quantity of water in advance. It said water tankers will be made available upon demanding those on the DJB's helpline or the central control room.

World's Best School Prizes 2024: Indian schools in finalists. Check details

Two Indian schools are among the finalists for the World's Best School Prizes 2024, for playing vital roles in environmental and innovative contributions to education

WATCH: Hundreds queue up to buy iPhone 16 outside stores in Delhi, Mumbai

Launched earlier this month during Apple's Glowtime event, iPhone 16 series officially went on sale across India on Friday

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rains as monsoon withdrawal delays till October

IMD weather forecast: By early September, Delhi had already surpassed its annual and seasonal rainfall averages, with the total rainfall exceeding 1,000 mm

Atishi's task: To expedite pending welfare policies before Delhi polls

When Atishi takes oath as Delhi Chief Minister on September 21, she will enter history books as being only the third woman to accomplish the feat after BJP's Sushma Swaraj and Congress' Sheila Dikshit. Atishi's elevation to the top post comes at a crucial juncture for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which is looking to return to power in the Delhi Assembly polls early next year as well as for the government, which will have to fast-track pending policies and schemes for public welfare. The senior leader will have her task cut out after assuming office and will be running against time to ensure implementation of schemes like Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0 and doorstep delivery of services among others. However, Atishi is not new to rising to such situations. Her induction into the cabinet also happened when the government was going through testing times following the arrest of deputy chief minister and the then Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's trusted

Grap period starts early to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR region

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) -- a set of emergency measures to control air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region during winter -- has come into effect earlier than the usual date of October 1, according to officials. The Commission for Air Quality Management, an autonomous body responsible for preparing the strategy to improve air quality in Delhi and nearby areas, said on Wednesday that polluting buses from NCR states will not be allowed to enter Delhi if the city's air quality index (AQI) reaches Stage III -- 'Severe' (AQI between 401 and 450). Exceptions will be made for CNG, BS VI, and electric buses. The restrictions will not apply to buses or tempo travellers with an all-India tourist permit. GRAP is categorised into four stages based on Delhi's air quality: Stage I -- 'Poor' (AQI 201-300); Stage II -- 'Very Poor' (AQI 301-400); Stage III -- 'Severe' (AQI 401-450); and Stage IV -- 'Severe Plus' (AQI >450). On Wednesday, Delhi's AQI was 115 (Moderate).

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