Despite the monsoons and no nearby rivers, hundreds of homes in Sharma Enclave and Sharma Colony are submerged in water so filthy that even breathing, let alone living, seems impossible.
According to official data, Delhi's AQI stood at 400 at around 4 pm on January 17, but showed a rapid upward trend and worsened to 428 by 8 pm.
The decision was taken as Delhi's air quality deteriorated further, with the Air Quality Index, AQI, crossing the 350 mark and entering the 'severe' category.
New official data reveals a sharp spike in fatalities linked to heart and respiratory illnesses in Delhi during 2024. Experts point to deteriorating air quality and stressful urban lifestyles as primary drivers of the mounting health crisis.
Delhi students showcased startup ideas as the city government brought universities, colleges, and ITIs together. The focus shifted from degrees to skills and innovation. Early-stage startups now generate jobs and receive seed funding. The event marked a step towards a structured ecosystem, with the promise of a new Delhi Startup Policy.
Authorities in states, including Rajasthan and in Delhi, have begun strict enforcement actions against sleeper buses found violating safety standards, following an India Today investigative report that exposed widespread lapses and risks to passenger safety.
The Delhi government will digitally map all government schools to monitor infrastructure, building conditions, and ongoing construction in real time. Education Minister Ashish Sood said the initiative will improve transparency, curb cosmetic repairs, and ensure accountability through a centralised digital database covering facilities, safety measures, and accessibility features.
Delhi is set to develop a world-class education city in Narela, with land allotted to GGSIPU and Delhi Teachers University for new campuses. The Rs 1,300 crore project aims to boost higher education infrastructure, innovation, and employment while positioning Delhi as a national and global education hub.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta became emotional in the Assembly, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party of ridiculing her verbal slips through memes.
Days after a demolition drive in Old Delhi's Turkman Gate, Minister Ashish Sood said all encroachments near Jama Masjid will be razed following a High Court order that asked civic authorities to conduct a survey on encroachments there within two months.
