Security checks underway in Delhi for upcoming G20 Summit

Preparations and security checks are underway in Delhi for the upcoming G20 Summit that is scheduled to be held here on September 9-10. Security checks were carried out at Raj Ghat on Thursday morning. Security personnel along with sniffer dogs conducted security checks near the Mahatma Gandhi memorial. During the two-day summit, several dignitaries are scheduled to […]

AAP to file complaint against Delhi LG over ‘Shivling’ shaped fountains installed in Delhi ahead of G20

The Aam Aadmi Party is to file a police complaint against Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena alleging that the latter has disrespected the sentiments of the Hindus by getting ‘Shivling’ (a representation of Lord Shiva) shaped fountains installed in the national capital ahead of the G20 summit, said the AAP sources on Friday. AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak […]

Delhi minister Atishi to administer oath to newly appointed DERC chairperson

Delhi’s Power Minister Atishi is to administer the oath to the newly appointed interim chairman of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Thursday. According to a press note issued by the Delhi Power minister’s office, all Delhi ministers, and senior officers of power department, DERC, power generation companies and ex-officio board members of power companies are […]

Delhi government school teacher booked over ‘slur’ against students

Delhi Police on Tuesday filed a case against a government school teacher for allegedly using derogatory “religious words” against a few students. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahdara, Rohit Meena told , “We have received a complaint about a school teacher using some religious words in front of students. Our Juvenile Welfare Officer […]

Delhi Lt-Governor approves 17 welfare schemes for construction workers

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given his approval for 17 welfare schemes under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (DBOCWWB). These schemes are aimed at providing financial benefits to construction workers, such as disability pensions, ex-gratia payments, medical assistance, maternity benefits, and death benefits, among others. The schemes will […]