New Delhi: The state Cabinet has approved the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy, committing more than ₹400 crore over the next five years to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and research in the capital, CM Rekha Gupta said Thursday. The policy seeks to create a structured support system for aspiring entrepreneurs by providing incubation facilities, mentorship and…
New Delhi: The owner and the driver of a car that allegedly mowed down a traffic head constable on duty near Alipur Wednesday have been arrested, police said.The accused have been identified as Neeraj (22), a first-year college student and owner of the car, and Kuldeep (29), a tempo driver who was allegedly behind the…
In the Delhi high court, Sharjeel Imam has challenged the trial court’s July 4 order dismissing his second regular bail application. (File Photo) NEW DELHI: Former JNU scholar Sharjeel Imam on Thursday moved the Delhi high Court seeking bail in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) linked to the alleged “larger conspiracy”…
New Delhi: Discarded X-ray sheets transformed into stylish dresses, bags stitched from retired Army uniforms, decor crafted from textile waste collected in Ladakh and used shoes refurbished for schoolchildren.These are among the innovative ideas on display at Weave the Future 4.0-Upcycling Edition, where waste in its many forms is being given a second life, sometimes…
Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj announced the decision to suspend the three councillors on X on Thursday. NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday suspended three Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) councillors with immediate effect, a day after alleging cross-voting during the ward committee elections, news agency PTI reported.Delhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj…
Vibha SharmaNew Delhi: BJP Wednesday wrested control of two MCD zonal ward committees that were considered AAP strongholds in MCD.Of the 12 zonal ward committees that went to the polls, BJP now controls 10 and AAP 2.For AAP, the setback will bite more as some of its councillors allegedly cross-voted in the City Sadar Paharganj…
Kirari residents endure sewage-laden water and illness after recent heavy monsoon rains. NEW DELHI: Nearly a week after the season’s heaviest rain lashed the city, many houses in northwest Delhi’s Kirari remain surrounded by sewage-laden water, public parks resemble filthy lakes, and children cannot attend flooded schools.“We are living in hell,” said 70-year-old Sushila, whose…
NEW DELHI: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced the approval of the Delhi Startup and Incubation Policy, with a fund allocation of over Rs 500 crore, aimed at providing incubation support to young entrepreneurs and creating more job opportunities, according to the Delhi Chief Minister’s Office.Speaking about support for young entrepreneurs and students, CM…
New Delhi: A citizen-led survey conducted in June documented 486 mature trees with a girth of over 100 centimetres, belonging to 51 species, across the Delhi Gymkhana campus, describing the site as one of the most diverse and ecologically valuable urban tree assemblages in the heart of the capital.The survey said the trees support biodiversity,…
The weather department said active monsoon conditions are likely to continue over east, central and northeast India over the next three to four days, with heavy rainfall expected in several regions. NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on Friday, with heavy to very heavy…
