NEW DELHI: Delhi govt, for the first time, will borrow from open market, with the budget 2026-27 pegging the amount at Rs 16,700 crore – 16% of its Rs 1.03 lakh crore budget.Unlike other states, Delhi did not have an independent public account and could not borrow from the market, instead relying on high-interest National…
NEW DELHI: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced in the budget a series of initiatives to strengthen court infrastructure, while outlining changes in allocation for the legal affairs department.“In a move towards delivering an efficient, competent, and accessible judiciary, our govt has taken significant steps to strengthen court infrastructure ,” she said. Rs 230…
The final rites of Harish Rana, the first individual in India to be legally granted passive euthanasia, were performed in the national capital following his death at All India Institute of Medical Sciences. NEW DELHI: The final rites of Harish Rana, the first individual in India to be legally granted passive euthanasia, were performed in…
NEW DELHI: Like in last budget, around Rs 5,110 crore has been allocated for govt’s Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, and chief minister Rekha Gupta has reiterated providing Rs 2,500 as monthly financial assistance to women.The scheme was central to BJP’s electoral campaign last year, and a similar allocation of Rs 5,000 crore was made then. However,…
(L) Sumit Chauhan and Victim Tarun (L) NEW DELHI: Victim Tarun’s lawyer Sumit Chauhan on Tuesday said a peace appeal by members of the Muslim community in west Delhi’s Uttam Nagar was a “good initiative” aimed at ensuring justice and preventing communal tension.“I heard about the announcement made from the Uttam Nagar masjid, and it…
NEW DELHI: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police conducted coordinated raids in Sangam Vihar and busted an illegal LPG racket, recovering 183 Indane cylinders and refilling equipment from three rented godowns.A case has been registered under the Essential Commodities Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and four accused delivery personnel have been bound down….
The Padma Shri recipient and three-time Grammy-winning composer writes about Tesseract—The Geometry of Truth, presented by The Times of India, a theatrical production that is being talked about across the country for the manner in which it explores the idea of truth and perception. I was among those who recently witnessed Tesseract—The Geometry of Truth,…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has outlined key allocations across water, power, social welfare, environment, fire services and municipal services in the Budget for 2026–27, maintaining a focus on infrastructure, sustainability and welfare.Water (Rs 9,000 crore in 2026–27; Rs 9,000 crore in 2025–26) Rs 1,500 crore for STPs to clean Yamuna drains Rs 475 crore…
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has presented its 2026–27 budget with a total outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore, focusing on education, health, transport, urban development, and social welfare. The budget aims to improve public services, expand infrastructure, and support women, students, and marginalized communities across the city.Total Budget Outlay (Rs crore)2022–23: 75,8002023–24: 78,8002024–25: 76,0002025–26: 1,00,0002026–27:…
NEW DELHI: Experts have shared their views on the Delhi budget, noting initiatives in health, environment, education, and gig worker welfare, while highlighting the importance of effective implementation and support for vulnerable groups.Education “While the budget makes a substantial allocation towards infrastructure and school expansion, its real impact will depend on how effectively these provisions…
