New Delhi: Delhi govt Wednesday officially notified Delhi Electric Vehicles (EV) Policy 2026, bringing into force a roadmap to accelerate electric mobility in the national capital with effect from July 1, 2026. The notification, issued by the lieutenant governor under the provisions of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, follows the Delhi Cabinet’s approval of the policy…
New Delhi: A fire broke out in the kitchen chimney of the Parikrama revolving restaurant in central Delhi’s Connaught Place on Tuesday afternoon, prompting the evacuation of the building. There was no casualty.Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said a call about the fire at the restaurant on Barakhamba Road reached it at 3.40 pm, following which…
The incident took place on Tuesday evening at a park behind the jhuggi cluster in East Sagarpur (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: A brief quarrel broke out between members of a Hindu outfit and residents of a nearby jhuggi cluster during a prayer recital at a DDA park in southwest Delhi’s Sagarpur, police said on Wednesday.The…
Delhi’s new EV policy aims to boost electric vehicle adoption by streamlining charging and battery-swapping approvals NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has unveiled a roadmap to significantly expand the city’s electric vehicle charging network, proposing a single-window clearance system for charging infrastructure, mandatory public charging stations at EV dealerships and greater participation from housing societies…
The Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of social media content deemed defamatory towards Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Wednesday ordered the removal of certain social media content it found to be defamatory against Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The court also said that his lawsuit does…
The changing relationship with pets is evident across generations. (AI image used for representational purpose only). For years, pets in Indian households were often seen as companions, watchdogs or helpful additions to the family. Today, in many urban homes, they occupy a very different place, somewhere between a child, best friend and a family member.The…
Two Delhi schools experienced bomb threats Wednesday morning, leading to immediate evacuations and extensive security sweeps (Representative image enhanced with AI) NEW DELHI: At least two schools received bomb threats on Wednesday morning, prompting evacuation and security measures.The schools that received the threats were Air Force Golden Jubilee School in Dhaula Kuan and Sardar Patel…
Rahul Singh, one of the 22 artists whose artworks are being shown in the exhibition, on till July 15 Exploring identity, memory, and selfhood through art, Unboxed 2.0 brings together works by 22 LGBTQIA+ artists from across India. Co-curated by Naresh Kapuria, Praveen Mahto, and Shashi Baghwar, the exhibition at The Lalit Suri Hotel, features…
Beyond Pride month’s fanfare, a Delhi venue owner emphasizes genuine, year-round LGBTQIA+ inclusion. He argues true commitment lies in hiring practices, staff response, and creating safe spaces, not just temporary rainbow campaigns. The real hope, he notes, is seeing queer individuals actively building institutions and shaping culture on their own terms, moving beyond mere participation….
Good news for rain-starved north and central India as the monsoon is set to advance, bringing widespread showers over the next few days. NEW DELHI: After a sharply deficient June, the southwest monsoon is set to make further progress across north and central India over the next 2–3 days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD)…
