India

DDA records strong housing sales in 2026-27, 90 pc of total sale in Narela

16 Jul 2026 | 6:49 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) The continuous focus on re-imagining the Sub-Cities developed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on part of Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has resulted in the land agency recording strong housing sales in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27.

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Delhi LG inaugurates 48th Sree Jagannath Rath Yatra, performs Chhera Pahanra ritual

16 Jul 2026 | 6:46 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Delhi Lieutenant Governor T S Sandhu on Thursday inaugurated the 48th Sree Jagannath Rath Yatra at the Lord Jagannath Mandir on Hauz Khas Village Road, describing the annual chariot festival as a living symbol of India's ancient civilisation and spiritual heritage while offering prayers for the health, peace and prosperity of the people of the national capital.

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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh to commission Navy's indigenous ASW vessel

16 Jul 2026 | 6:37 PM

By Parwinder Sandhu

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) The Indian Navy will commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on July 22 in a ceremony that underscores India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and coastal maritime security.

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SC suggests third language be introduced from Class VI, not Class IX; questions Tamil Nadu on Navodaya schools

16 Jul 2026 | 6:34 PM

Parmod Kumar
New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) Expressing concern over the academic pressure faced by students at the secondary school level, the Supreme Court on Thursday suggested that a third language should be taught from Class V or VI and not for the first time in Class IX, when students are already under considerable academic stress.

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Rekha Gupta Govt approves Delhi Start-up & Incubation Policy, Rs 400 cr to be invested in 5 years

16 Jul 2026 | 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Chief Minister Rekha Gupta government has approved the Delhi Start-up and Incubation Policy with the aim of giving a fresh push to innovation, research and entrepreneurship in the national capital.

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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh to commission Navy's indigenous ASW vessel Malvan

16 Jul 2026 | 6:02 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (UNI) The Indian Navy will commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the indigenous Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), on July 22 in a ceremony that underscores India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing and coastal maritime security.

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Indian Navy to host multinational maritime security exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi

16 Jul 2026 | 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime security training engagement, at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi from July 20-23 in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), reinforcing India's growing role in regional capacity building and collective maritime security.

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India, Myanmar deepen defence cooperation through military exchange at Gopalpur

16 Jul 2026 | 5:46 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) An officers' delegation from the Myanmar Army visited the Army Air Defence Centre at Gopalpur Military Station in Odisha, engaging in professional interactions on contemporary military training, emerging technologies and best practices aimed at developing future-ready armed forces.

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Over 7,400 EWS flats being upgraded to PMAY standards in Delhi: Ashish Sood

16 Jul 2026 | 5:40 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Delhi Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood on Thursday said the government is expediting the repair, expansion and allotment of more than 7,400 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats at Bhalswa to provide dignified housing to poor families and residents of nearby slum clusters, in line with the Centre's housing vision.

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ICAR Technology Portfolio for CSR Conclave 2026 held in Delhi

16 Jul 2026 | 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Agrinnovate India Limited (AgIn) jointly organised the "ICAR Technology Portfolio for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Conclave 2026" at the NASC Complex, here.

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Country setting new benchmarks of innovation & modernization in education under PM Modi’s leadership: Delhi CM

16 Jul 2026 | 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday said that the country is moving ahead by embracing innovation, research, and technology- driven methods of education under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.

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Delhi steps up rainwater harvesting, around 750 projects completed at Govt premises including restorations

16 Jul 2026 | 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Delhi's PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday inspected the restored Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) system at Thyagraj Stadium and reviewed the progress of the city-wide campaign for such ongoing work.

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Kharge urges PM Modi to hold all-party meeting on revised 131st Constitution Amendment Bill ahead of Monsoon session

16 Jul 2026 | 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking an all-party meeting to deliberate on the government's reported plans regarding the revised 131st Constitution Amendment Bill, a move that comes days before the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament and amid indications that the legislation could once again trigger a political confrontation.

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BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs discuss practical, result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism, organised crime

16 Jul 2026 | 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime.

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SC Judge raises concern over Third Language Policy at class 9 level

16 Jul 2026 | 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Jul 16 (UNI) Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna on Thursday voiced concern over the introduction of a third language at the Class 9 level under the CBSE curriculum, saying it places additional pressure on students preparing for board examinations.

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