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Delhi Institutions Power India’s Semiconductor Talent Pipeline Under India Semiconductor Mission

New Delhi : India’s ambition to become a global hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing is gaining strong momentum, with leading educational institutions in the National Capital Region playing a crucial role in nurturing the next generation of chip designers and engineers. As part of the Government of India’s India Semiconductor Mission, universities and technical…

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Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Participates in ‘Bharati – Nari Se Narayani’ National Women Thinkers’ Conference

New Delhi, 7 March 2026 : The Chief Minister of Delhi,Rekha Gupta, on Saturday participated in the National Conference of Women Thinkers on the theme ‘Bharati – Nari Se Narayani’ organised at Vigyan Bhawan, where she shared her views on various dimensions of women’s empowerment and leadership. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that…

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Orders Completion of All Roads and Drainage Works Before Monsoon

New Delhi, March 7: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed all departments overseeing road and drainage repairs to complete ongoing works before the arrival of monsoon rains, warning that laxity and delays will not be tolerated. In a high-level review meeting, she stressed that there will be no shortage of budget for development works and…

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India and UK Hold High-Level Talks in New Delhi to Strengthen Green Hydrogen Safety Standards

New Delhi, March 7: An international conference on green hydrogen standards and safety protocols was held in New Delhi on February 27, 2026, bringing together experts and officials from India and the United Kingdom. The meeting aimed to enhance cooperation for the safe and large-scale development of green hydrogen technologies. The event was organised by…

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President Droupadi Murmu to Attend National Celebration of International Women’s Day in Delhi

New Delhi, March 7: The Government of India will mark International Women’s Day with a national-level programme in the capital on March 8. The event, organised by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, will be held at the Manekshaw Centre. The ceremony will be attended by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who will…

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PM Modi Reaffirms Commitment to Affordable Medicines on Jan Aushadhi Diwas

New Delhi, March 7: Marking Jan Aushadhi Diwas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to affordable and high-quality medicines. In his message on the occasion, the Prime Minister emphasized that making essential medicines accessible at reasonable prices remains a key priority of the government’s healthcare agenda.…

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Construction of Long-Pending Foot Overbridge Begins Near Rajputana Rifles HQ in Delhi

New Delhi, March 7: Construction has finally begun on a permanent foot overbridge near the headquarters of the Rajputana Rifles along Ring Road in the Delhi Cantonment area. Officials from the Public Works Department confirmed that excavation and foundation work at the site has already started. The pedestrian bridge is being built close to the…

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Major Helicopter Mishap Averted at Vaishno Devi Shrine After Mid-Air Bird Strike

 Katra, Jammu & Kashmir, March 7: A potentially serious helicopter incident was narrowly avoided on Friday during the pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi Temple when a bird collided with a helicopter carrying devotees. According to officials, the helicopter was flying from Sanjichhat Helipad toward Katra when the bird struck the aircraft mid-air. The impact…

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Railways Freight Earnings Cross ₹14,571 Crore in February on Strong Core Sector Demand

New Delhi : Strong growth in the transportation of steel, iron ore and fertilizers helped Indian Railways earn ₹14,571.99 crore in freight revenue in February 2026, even as total freight loading rose nearly 4 per cent year-on-year. According to official data released on Friday, Indian Railways carried 137.72 million tonnes (MT) of freight during February…

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Education as a Global Service Can Strengthen India’s Export Economy: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi : Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal has emphasized that education as a service holds immense potential to enhance India’s export earnings while simultaneously positioning the country as a global hub for high-quality learning. Speaking about the growing importance of knowledge-based services in the global economy, the minister noted that India’s…

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