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The state education department has clarified that no such directive was officially issued and the matter will be examined.

Confusion over ‘nodal officer’ to prevent stray dogs

January 3, 2026 08:25 IST

Teachers protest whereas education department clarifies that there is no such plan.

Post GST reforms, Punjab mop-up dips by 7%, Cheema blames Centre

January 3, 2026 08:14 IST

Punjab’s GST collections have dipped after the Centre’s tax reforms reduced GST slabs, with the state losing over Rs 500 crore in three months. With revenues falling short of targets, concerns are rising over Punjab’s finances ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls.

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Govt’s image built on basis of your services: CM to State Road Transport Corporation drivers

January 3, 2026 08:09 IST

CM Patel was addressing a public function organised by the GSRTC to handover appointment letters to 3084 drivers and 1658 helper-level officials of the corporation at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre in Gandhinagar.

The QR codes will later be linked to the PWD Sewa app, enabling citizens to report issues related to roads, potholes and signboards.

QR codes giving details on manufacturers mandatory in road signage in Delhi

January 3, 2026 08:08 IST

The Public Works Department has mandated QR codes on all future road signages, allowing citizens to access manufacturer and warranty details and later lodge complaints through the PWD Sewa app.

UP govt to track foodgrain transport with GPS to curb theft

January 3, 2026 09:29 IST

The Food and Civil Supplies Department has engaged over 5,000 vehicles to ensure complete digital surveillance

Navjot Singh, 57, a deputy secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs, was killed when Gaganpreet's BMW hit him and his wife.

Delhi BMW crash | Finance ministry official was alive for 15 minutes, could’ve been saved: Police in chargesheet

January 3, 2026 09:44 IST

Navjot Singh, who was posted as Deputy Secretary in the Department of Economic Affairs under the Union Finance Ministry, was killed when the BMW allegedly rammed into him and his wife on September 14 last year

Can newspapers help kids unplug from screens? A look inside Delhi’s schools

January 3, 2026 17:29 IST

As UP and Rajasthan govts make daily newspaper reading mandatory in schools, educators and policy experts say the practice may build reading habits. But what about screen addiction?

‘Your family next’: Delhi bizman gets threat call, 30 shots fired at his SUV

January 3, 2026 10:40 IST

According to police, a PCR call was received around 5:30 pm on Friday at Begumpur police station reporting that three men had arrived on a motorcycle, fired shots, and fled the scene.

CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Delhi Shabdotsav 2026, says India’s strong roots helped it rebuild after repeated invasions

‘India faced numerous invasions, yet strong roots enabled it to re-establish itself every time’: CM as she inaugurates ‘Delhi Shabdotsav’

January 3, 2026 09:29 IST

Addressing the gathering, Gupta said the festival reflected India’s engagement with its past, present and future at the same time. She said the theme of the festival, Bharat Abhyudaya, underlined a vision of development rooted in civilisational values.

However, IMD has issued a yellow fog alert for Saturday and warned that weaker winds may push pollution levels back to ‘Very Poor’ from Sunday.

GRAP III curbs lifted in Delhi-NCR as AQI improves, likely to slip back to ‘Very Poor’ next week

January 3, 2026 07:56 IST

Delhi’s average AQI dropped sharply to 236 on Friday from Thursday’s 380, prompting CAQM to revoke GRAP Stage III curbs even as IMD issued a yellow alert for fog and warned of possible deterioration from Sunday.

The L&DO, which administers around 60,000 properties and controls around 7% of Delhi’s land, had given plots on lease for construction of residential colonies after Independence.

L&DO adopts Delhi govt’s circle rates to determine conversion charge, rent

January 3, 2026 07:50 IST

Conversion of L&DO properties in Delhi from leasehold to freehold may resume after a three-year pause, with the Centre deciding to use Delhi government circle rates to calculate conversion charges from January 1, 2026.

Authorities say vehicular emissions contribute up to 30% of Delhi’s air pollution, prompting intensified enforcement despite regulatory and operational challenges.

7,789 old vehicles impounded in Delhi in 3 months

January 3, 2026 07:44 IST

Delhi authorities have impounded 7,789 end-of-life vehicles since October 1, 2025, for violating GRAP-III and IV norms, while over 12 lakh vehicles have been challaned for pollution-related offences.

Delhi Assembly to table resolution on ‘Phansi Ghar’ row in the upcoming Winter Session

January 3, 2026 07:41 IST

The Business Advisory Committee of the Delhi Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution to consider the issue pertaining to the authenticity of the structure which was inaugurated by the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government under the then Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in 2022.

On Friday, Delhi University's SRCC formally began its centenary year, marking 100 years since its affiliation with the varsity.

From 12 students in a commerce classes to DU’s most sought-after: SRCC turns 100

January 3, 2026 14:06 IST

Delhi University’s Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) begins its centenary celebrations, marking 100 years of shaping commerce, economics and business education in India.

50-year-old stabbed to death by minor near house in Delhi amid petty argument

January 3, 2026 07:40 IST

According to the neighbours of Bihari Lal, who worked in Shastri Nagar, knife wielding teenagers have become a menace to their locality.

Teen stabbed to death, mother attacked in Outer Delhi; 1 arrested

January 3, 2026 07:36 IST

According to the police, the information was received at the Sultan Puri police station around 11:30 pm on Thursday that a group of boys had stabbed a minor.

Delhi govt gives in-principle nod to run privately-owned EVs as shared taxis

January 3, 2026 07:34 IST

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that to realise this objective, the government would amend rules and develop an effective mechanism to address the concerns of cab aggregators.

The Delhi Police claimed to have busted the syndicate, arresting two men and apprehending a minor.

Cyber fraud syndicate busted in Delhi, 2 held with links to Bengal industrialist

January 3, 2026 07:29 IST

In all, 176 cyber fraud complaints, involving around Rs 180 crore, were found linked to the accounts operated through these companies.

Rohit Pawar of the NCP(SP) spoke out in support of the students on January 1.

Thousands protest in Pune for age-relaxation in MPSC prelims, case filed against protestors

January 3, 2026 07:23 IST

Thousands of MPSC aspirants staged protests in Pune demanding age relaxation for PSI recruitment ahead of the Group-B prelims on January 4, 2026, with police booking protesters and political leaders backing the demand.

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BJP leads with 44 candidates winning unopposed; Mahayuti wrests 68 out of 69 seats

January 4, 2026 19:21 IST

Shiv Sena 22, NCP 2, Islamic Party one; tense scenes as parties struggle to make rebels withdraw from race

ED arrests Gujarat IAS officer in PMLA case

January 3, 2026 05:09 IST

Former Surendranagar collector remanded in agency's custody for 5 days

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Success stories under Mission Vihaan | Cricket, classes & exams: Inside Bihar’s Sasaram jail, quiet reformsSubscriber Only

January 4, 2026 10:29 IST

From allowing inmates to design spaces and encouraging them to resume abandoned education to running recreational radio programmes that prepare them for life beyond prison, Sasaram division prison stands apart among Bihar’s 60 jails for initiatives taken over the last 1.5 years.