New Delhi: The University of Delhi (DU) has made prior permission mandatory for any protest, march, or similar activity within its premises, requiring organisers to seek approval from both university authorities and the local police at least 72 hours in advance.In a notice issued by the Proctor’s Office on Monday, the university said that “any…
NEW DELHI: A short audio clip of a Delhi commuter alleging he was denied a cab ride because of his religion has set off a storm online, reigniting concerns over discrimination in everyday services.The clip, shared on March 21 on X by a user named A Zain on Eid, captures a tense exchange between the…
New Delhi: In the years ahead, turning on a tap in the Capital may no longer mean drawing potable water for daily use. Instead, treated wastewater could be supplied for purposes such as flushing toilets, watering gardens, and supporting industrial operations.Delhi’s population is projected to reach nearly 30 million by 2041, pushing demand for drinking…
NEW DELHI: Delhi govt has deregistered over 66.2 lakh old vehicles in the city till March 19, 2026, following the ban on diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26. The move, aligned with NGT directions, has significantly reshaped the vehicle population in the…
NEW DELHI: The number of days with AQI below 201 increased from 159 in 2018 to 200 in 2025, according to the latest Economic Survey report. The report also stated that no stubble burning took place in Delhi in the winter season 2025-26.The Consortium for Research on Agroecosystem Monitoring and Modelling from Space (CREAMS) laboratory,…
NEW DELHI: An 18-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death in the early hours of Tuesday in northeast Delhi’s Subhash Vihar.The victim, identified as Mohammad Asif, a resident of Subhash Mohalla, was found critically injured near a temple in Subhash Vihar, North Gonda.Police said they received information about the stabbing following which a team from…
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium echoed with energy on Sunday evening as more than 75,000 young people came together to sway to and soak in the rhythm of bhajans Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium was filled with energy on Sunday evening as more than 75,000 people of all ages came together, swaying and clapping to the rhythm of bhajans,…
The Delhi government on Tuesday presented a Rs 1,03,700 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, with chief minister Rekha Gupta highlighting infrastructure spending and a strong push towards environmental protection. NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday presented a Rs 1,03,700 crore budget for the financial year 2026–27, with chief minister Rekha Gupta highlighting…
CAG report revealed significant cost overruns and procedural lapses in renovating Arvind Kejriwal’s former residence, escalating from ₹8.6 crore to ₹33.6 crore. NEW DELHI: A Comptroller and Auditor General of India audit has flagged major cost overruns, irregular tendering and fund diversion in the renovation of former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence at 6,…
The Delhi government on Tuesday presented its Budget for 2026–27 in the Legislative Assembly, with a total outlay of Rs 1,03,700 crore — an increase of Rs 3,700 crore, or about 3.7 per cent, over the previous year. NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday presented its Budget for 2026–27 in the legislative assembly, with…
