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Lutyens’ Delhi to Go Digital, NDMC to Tag 33 Century-Old Trees with QR Codes

New Delhi, March 11, 2026: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is taking steps to digitally preserve the city’s botanical heritage. A survey of Lutyens’ Delhi has identified 33 trees over a hundred years old, which will soon feature QR code plaques offering instant information to visitors on their smartphones. The initiative aims to transform…

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Supreme Court Orders Removal of 3 NCERT Members Over Controversial Judiciary Chapter

New Delhi, March 11: The Supreme Court on Wednesday instructed all central and state government institutions funded by public money to remove the chairperson of NCERT’s social science curriculum, Professor Michel Danino, and two associates from any involvement in preparing or finalising textbooks for future academic years. The move follows a public outcry over a…

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Delhi HC Canteen Suspends Main Course Over LPG Shortage

New Delhi, March 11: The lawyers’ canteen at the Delhi High Court has temporarily stopped serving main course dishes due to the non-availability of LPG cylinders, according to a notice issued on Wednesday. In the notice dated March 11, the canteen management informed visitors that it was currently unable to cook or serve main course…

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Engages with Nobel Laureate on Next-Gen Electronic Materials

New Delhi, March 11: Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw held a high-level discussion with Nobel Prize-winning physicist Konstantin Novoselov and the chief executive of Lohum on the future of advanced materials used in electronics and emerging technologies. The meeting focused on the growing importance of innovative materials in sectors such as semiconductors,…

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Delhi LG Sandhu Meets Amit Shah, Discusses Governance Issues

New Delhi, March 11: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah and discussed issues related to public service and governance in the national capital. After the meeting, Sandhu said it was a “pleasure” to call on the Home Minister and described the interaction as an engaging discussion on…

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ESIC Marks International Women’s Day, Concludes Special Services Fortnight

New Delhi, March 11: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) celebrated International Women’s Day 2026 at its headquarters in New Delhi on March 10, marking the conclusion of the nationwide Special Services Fortnight 2026. The event highlighted ESIC’s commitment to promoting the welfare, recognition, and rights of women employees and beneficiaries. The programme was attended…

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Govt Seeks Public Feedback on Draft Amendment to Blood Product Testing Rules

New Delhi, March 11: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has invited public comments on a draft amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945 aimed at updating testing norms for blood products and aligning them with international pharmacopoeial standards. According to a draft Gazette notification (GSR 164(E)) issued on March 9, the proposal seeks to…

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Farmers Benefiting from Agri-Renewable Energy for Reliable Power: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi : Union Minister of New & Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi today highlighted the growing role of renewable energy in strengthening India’s rural economy and enhancing farmers’ incomes while addressing the 4th National Agro-RE Summit in New Delhi. Addressing the gathering, Shri Joshi said renewable energy is increasingly reaching India’s farms and households, helping…

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Government Confirms Census 2027 Will Record Religion as Declared by Respondents, No Separate ‘Tribal Religion’ Column

New Delhi, March 10, 2026: The government clarified on Tuesday that in the upcoming Census 2027, enumerators will continue to record the religion exactly as stated by respondents, rejecting the proposal to introduce a separate column for “Tribal Religion.” In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai…

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Govt–Industry Partnership Key to Making Delhi Global Growth Hub by 2047: Education Minister Ashish Sood

New Delhi, March 10, 2026: Delhi’s Education Minister Ashish Sood on Monday emphasised the importance of closer collaboration between government and industry to transform the national capital into a centre of economic growth, innovation and international partnerships by 2047. Speaking at the CII Delhi State Annual Session 2025–26 and Business Conference organised by the Confederation…

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