New Delhi, Aug. 2, 2026 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya, the freedom fighter who conceptualised the design of India’s national flag, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. In a message shared on social media, Shah described Venkayya’s contribution to the nation as immortal, saying the Tiranga…
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New Delhi, Aug. 1, 2026: Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel on Saturday said the state’s progressive sports policy and the vision of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini have transformed Haryana into one of India’s leading sporting hubs, helping athletes achieve success at national and international levels. Addressing the Sports, Fitness and Infrastructure Expo…
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New Delhi, Aug. 1, 2026; Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Saturday inspected the Bhalswa Dumpsite to review the progress of legacy waste remediation being carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The visit highlighted the Centre’s continued emphasis on the timely clearance of legacy waste and scientific management…
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New Delhi, Aug. 1, 2026 : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday launched the online portal for the Delhi Lakshmi Yojna, enabling eligible women in the national capital to register for monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500. Launching the portal, Gupta said the Delhi government has earmarked ₹5,100 crore for the scheme, which aims to…
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New Delhi: A strong case has been made for introducing a “One Nation, One Digital Metro Card” to create a unified, interoperable and account-based ticketing system for metro rail networks across India. The proposal urges the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to implement a nationwide digital metro card linked to a commuter’s registered mobile…
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New Delhi : A grand Pipping Ceremony was organised today at Adarsh Auditorium, Police Headquarters, Delhi, where 202 retiring police personnel were conferred honorary ranks on the day of their retirement. The ceremony was presided over by Anurag Kumar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, who, along with senior officers, ceremonially adorned the retiring personnel—from Constable…
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New Delhi, July 29, 2026; Calling examination fraud a direct attack on the aspirations of millions of young Indians, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and Senior Advocate Ujjwal Nikam strongly supported the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 during a debate in the Upper House. He said the proposed law is designed…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; A detailed investigation into the devastating fire that claimed nine lives in Delhi’s Palam Vihar has highlighted significant shortcomings in emergency preparedness, firefighting operations and urban safety management. The findings have raised fresh concerns over the city’s ability to respond effectively to large-scale fire incidents. According to the inquiry, rescue…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; India Ethanol Blending is strengthening the country’s energy security while protecting food security and supporting farmers, the Central Government said while clarifying misconceptions surrounding the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme. Responding to recent allegations regarding the use of Food Corporation of India (FCI) rice and the economics of ethanol blending,…
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New Delhi, July 31, 2026; PM Modi Visit on August 1 will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate the Bhogapuram International Airport and launch development projects worth over ₹17,900 crore in Andhra Pradesh before visiting Mysuru, Karnataka. The Prime Minister’s first stop will be Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district, where he will inaugurate the…
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