The Delhi government has announced strict action against illegal construction, safety violations and administrative negligence, making officials accountable alongside property owners.
At least 21 people died, and several others were injured after a massive fire tore through a B&B stay in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. A short-circuit at the building is believed to have caused the fire as per initial probe.
Sources said the hotel had been granted a licence by the Delhi government under the Bed and Breakfast scheme to operate six rooms, but was allegedly running 25 rooms.
India Today TV has learnt that the Flourish Stay hotel was licensed to operate only six rooms under the Bed and Breakfast scheme but was allegedly running as many as 25 rooms.
The Delhi government has raised the annual income limit for ration card eligibility to Rs 2.5 lakh. The move is aimed at widening food security coverage and will be followed by a phased CBDC-based ration system.
A three-day transporters' strike has disrupted goods movement across Delhi's major hubs and wholesale markets. Traders say stranded trucks and slower deliveries could affect essential commodity supplies if the disruption continues.
The CAQM said that the region's air quality index (AQI) is expected to remain in the poor category in the 'coming days.' GRAP-1 measures include a ban on the use of coal and firewood as fuel in tandoors in hotels, restaurants, and open eateries, and restricted use of diesel generators, allowed only in emergency or essential situations.
Delhi has cut VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25 per cent to 7 per cent after Maharashtra made a similar move. The step is aimed at easing pressure on airlines and passengers as global jet fuel prices climb.
Delhi has launched a three-month austerity and fuel-saving drive, asking officials to work from home, use the Metro and cut vehicle fuel use. The measures have drawn support from desk-based staff, but many field employees say the changes offer limited practical relief.
In step with the PM's save fuel appeal, the Delhi government announced that it will observe a "Metro Day", and also appeal to people to follow a "No Car Day" once every week.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that no minister or official will undertake foreign travel for a year as part of fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal.
Kumar Vishwas' invitation for his Delhi Assembly Ram Katha has drawn notice over a poster aimed at AAP. The wording and its swift removal have sharpened focus on his fraught history with the party.
The Delhi government raised the Environmental Compensation Charge (ECC) on commercial vehicles entering the capital and set a 5 per cent annual increase every April. The move, backed by the Supreme Court, is meant to deter polluting vehicles and push for cleaner transport choices.
BJP leader Parvesh Verma accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of living in luxury and alleged he had built a second 'Sheesh Mahal' at his new residence in Lodhi Estate. AAP MP Sanjay Singh dismissed the images as "fake" and warned of defamation action.
With temperatures soaring in the national capital, student safety has become a key concern for authorities. Schools are now rolling out urgent measures to minimise heat-related risks and keep children protected during peak summer days.
Delhi's new EV policy draft brings sweeping tax exemptions, heavy purchase subsidies and strict future EV transition targets. But the government is also seeking public feedback before finalising one of its most ambitious mobility plans yet.
The Delhi government doubled LPG supply for migrant workers amid a crunch, raising the quota of commercial cylinders from 180 to 360 per day, with beneficiaries continuing to be prioritised in distribution.
From April 2026, the Delhi government is planning to recover over Rs 38,000 crore in dues to discoms.
Pharma industry bodies have already raised the issue with the government, sending an emergency report highlighting the risk to raw material supplies.
After a four-decade gap, Delhi brings back double-decker buses in a new electric, open-top avatar. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flags off the service from Vijay Chowk, aiming to boost tourism and clean mobility.
