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Delhi Budget 2025-26: Infra Development, Electricity, Water & More – Key Highlights

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi government’s ambitious ₹1 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26, marking a 31.5% increase from the previous year. Touted as a “historic budget,” it focuses on infrastructure, electricity, roads, and …

Delhi Budget Focuses On Women, Slums, Yamuna, Transport, Health

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented a Rs 1 lakh crore Budget 2025-26 focusing on infrastructure, Rs 2,500 women monthly financial assistance scheme, transport, Yamuna cleaning, new classrooms and …

Additional 50% FAR with  transferable development rights for EWS: Rajya Sabha told

An allowance of an additional 50% floor area ratio (FAR) with transferable development rights (TDR) for economically weaker sections (EWS) and low-income groups (LIG) housing and a provision for mandatory reservation of 5% of built-up area for housing …

Jacqui Hurley's new role brings ‘Hope’ to charity

SPORTS broadcaster Jacqui Hurley is a new ambassador for the Cork-based Hope Foundation. The Ballinhassig woman said she was delighted to be part of the charity dedicated to children and communities in Kolkata in India. ‘Having been familiar with Hope’s …

Voices of despair rise as Delhi govt gets tough on slum dwellings along Yamuna

Under the soft haze of dawn, the Yamuna flows quietly; the air along its floodplains rancid with the mingling odours of a heavily-polluted river, damp garbage-laden earth, and smoke billowing from wood stoves in makeshift shanties of Delhi’s “urban poor” …

Women, Water, Health: Rekha Gupta’s Debut Budget Charts A New Course For Delhi

Last Updated:March 25, 2025, 13:11 IST Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the 2025-26 budget for the national capital in the state Assembly on Tuesday; Key announcements Rekha Gupta Delhi CMDelhi Budget 2025-26: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta …

Budget will focus on women, civic apathy, infra development, says Delhi CM

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with Cabinet Ministers Ashish Sood (L) and Manjinder Singh Sirsa (R) at a press conference in New Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the Delhi budget …

Congress demands special package for development of villages in Delhi

Ahead of the upcoming Budget session of the Assembly, Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav on Saturday demanded a “special package” for the development of the villages and unauthorised colonies in the national capital. Accusing the previous Aam Aadmi …

Soludo’s mindset fosters good governance and development

In the November 2021 Anambra gubernatorial elections, Governor Chukwuma Soludo won in 19 local government areas out of the 21 local governments in the state. Despite the fact that Ogbaru Local Government Area was one of the two local governments that he …

Mumbai News: Tribals Protest At Azad Maidan Against Gaothans Being Marked As 'Slums', Demand Recognition And Land Rights

Mumbai Tribals Protest at Azad Maidan Against Gaothans Being Marked as Slums | File Photo Mumbai: Hundreds of tribals from Aarey, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Gorai and from various Gaothans in Mumbai gathered at Azad Maidan on Friday protesting against …

NGO sets up science lab for 150 slum kids

35 Sindh lawmakers seek development schemes for their areas

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday echoed with the lawmakers’ demand for schemes of water supply, sanitation and road infrastructure in the forthcoming provincial budget as 35 more members forwarded their suggestions and proposals in the pre-budget …

Delhi Budget 2025 LIVE: ₹300 crore allocated for pollution control initiatives

Delhi Budget 2025 LIVE: The BJP-led Delhi government on Tuesday tabled present its first Budget in the Assembly after more than 26 years. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister presented the Budget 2025-26 . Chief …

Delhi Budget 2025 LIVE: ₹300 crore allocated for pollution control initiatives

Delhi Budget 2025 LIVE: The BJP-led Delhi government on Tuesday tabled present its first Budget in the Assembly after more than 26 years. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the portfolio of Finance Minister presented the Budget 2025-26 . Chief …

How is Delhi's Atal Canteen different from Jayalalithaa's Amma Canteen, Siddaramaiah's Indira Canteen and Naidu's Anna ...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who handles the finance portfolio, has declared that her government will set up 100 Atal Canteens in the Union Territory. The minister allocated ₹100 crore for the project in the budget. Atal Canteens will supply …

Shoddy work Newly built Aarey roads already falling apart

At one spot, concrete surface has started peeling off, residents fear that it might get washed away during the monsoon season The pockmarked internal road in Aarey Milk Colony, which was recently concreted by the public works department. Pics/Satej …

Delhi Budget 2025 Live Updates: Delhi govt presents 1 lakh crore budget, capital budget increases by 86 percent

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents the State Budget in the Assembly (PTI)Delhi Budget 2025 Important Points, Announcements Live Updates: The BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, presented its first Budget today. The five-day session began on …

Rs. 5,100 crores allocated for Mahila Samridhi Yojana | Delhi Budget 2025

While addressing the assembly, CM Gupta stated that the Delhi government has allocated Rs 5,100 crores for the Mahila Samridhi Yojana. She also allocated Rs. 28,000 crores for capital expenditure in Delhi and additionally, Rs. 1000 crores was set aside for …

Delhi Budget 2025 Highlights: CM Rekha Gupta Presents INR 1 Lakh Crore ‘Historic Budget’; Women Empowerment, ...

New Delhi, March 25: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented Rs one lakh crore FY26 Budget with ten focus areas, including Yamuna cleaning, economic empowerment of women, infrastructure, water, and connectivity, asserting that it is a roadmap …

Kouga Local Municipality launches SA’s first drone emergency response programme

Kouga Local Municipality has officially launched the continent’s first Drone as a First Responder (DFR) programme KOUGA, SOUTH AFRICA, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a trailblazing leap toward enhancing public safety and disaster …

Foreign Aid Bridge Fund Donations Surpass $1 Million

Emergency Funding Fuels Life-Saving Relief for Frontline Organizations Amid Rising Global Crises WASHINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Foreign Aid Bridge Fund has surpassed $1 million in donations just over a …

Announcing Season 7 of ERG PowerTalk, the Half-Million Dollar Free Leadership Series For ERG/BRG Leaders Worldwide

This season, learn all the skills, tactics, and strategies needed to drive impact, prove business value, and successfully navigate the DEI backlash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The highly anticipated …

More Than 115 Organizations Join Nobel, World Food Prize Laureates’ Call for Agricultural ‘Moonshot’ to Eliminate Hunger

Research institutes, companies and nonprofits endorsed the plea of Nobel and World Food Prize Laureates for urgent action to avoid a looming hunger crisis. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 115 …

A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Award Announces Comprehensive Prize Package for 2024

Global Design Competition Reveals Prestigious Recognition Package Celebrating Excellence in Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design COMO, CO, ITALY, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The A' Human-Centered, Inclusive, and …

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA

Acclaim Autism Opens New Early Childhood ABA Therapy Center in Lancaster, PA: Empowering young children with autism through individualized therapy. LANCASTER, PA, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaim Autism is thrilled to …

Todd J. Stein Petitioning Success Fuels a Vision New York’s Lenox Hill

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Petition season has been an exciting time for Todd J. Stein’s campaign for District Leader AD75, Part A. Having met with many constituents, Stein shared, “I’ve loved meeting …

Chasin A Dream Foundation’s Annual Gala Raises Over $550,000 for Local Children Battling Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based foundation's annual gala was an unforgettable evening of generosity and impact, breaking a record with $550,000 raised. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation’s annual …

Kyle Lucks’ Original Jack Nicklaus Portrait Sells at Auction to Benefit Chasin A Dream Foundation

The painting depicts Jack Nicklaus at the iconic 17th hole at Pebble Beach, and was signed by the golfer personally for the foundation's gala. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An original painting by sports artist …

Oxfam: Humanitarian operations in Gaza severely hampered; famine risks increasing

Bushra Khalidi, Oxfam’s OPT Policy Lead, said:  “During the 42-day ceasefire families in Gaza could finally fall asleep knowing their loved ones would still be beside them when they woke up. Even though aid that entered was not enough—far from enough—it …

ABBA Bail Bonds Provides Specialized Support for Domestic Violence Cases

ABBA Bail Bonds provides fast bail, a safe space, and life coaching for those facing domestic violence cases. Call (877) 330-5557 or visit abbabailbonds.com. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ABBA Bail Bonds, a …

Scribe Video Center Presents Power Politics Listen-Ins: A Journey Through Black and Puerto Rican Political Thought

Register Today for this Community Listening and Discussion Series in partnership with the Free Library of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center, in partnership with the Free …

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- High Fashion Hits the Runway at Westport Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Residents of Westport …

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

Chris Chakford on Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification

Chris Chakford on Alternative Investments: Private Equity, Private Credit, and Real Estate as Keys to Portfolio Diversification DORAL, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alternative investments have long been a focal point …

New Booklet Unveils a Legal Model for Recognizing Sri Lanka’s Tamil Genocide, Urges Global Action for Justice

The booklet situates the 2009 genocide within a broader pattern of post-1948 and includes policies like 1956 Sinhala Only Act, pogroms such as Black July 1983 RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A ground-truth-based …

Jewish War Veterans Urge Department of Defense to Restore Holocaust Related Pages Amid Content Removal Concerns

DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On March 24, 2025, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA (JWV) National Commander Gary I. Ginsburg wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to express concern about the Department of Defense’ …

His House Children’s Home to Plant 1,500 Pinwheels to Raise Awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

A sea of 1,500 blue pinwheels will be planted in recognition of the children living at His House Children’s Home, symbolizing hope and resilience MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National Child …

ALSO Youth Raises $35,530 at Sold-Out Tsunami Fundraiser to Support LGBTQ+ Youth in Sarasota & Manatee

ALSO Youth’s sold-out brunch fundraiser raised $35,530 to fund free LGBTQ+ youth support programs and mental health services in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALSO Youth hosted a …

As IDEA Oversight Faces Threats, K Altman Law Strengthens Commitment to Defending Rights of Students with Disabilities

Proposed executive action to move IDEA from Department of Education to Health and Human Services raises concerns; K Altman Law provides guidance for families. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the recent …