DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Congress slams govt over delay in Class 6 textbooks, says ministry sabotaging education of children
Congress criticized the Centre for delaying the publication of new Class 6 textbooks, accusing the Education Ministry of "sabotaging" children's education. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted that the National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee hasn't finalized the textbooks, causing a delay that could extend for two months
Govt orders inspection of structural strength of all airports
The civil aviation ministry ordered inspections of all Indian airports after a roof collapse at Delhi airport killed one and injured six. Terminal 1 operations were suspended, flights moved to T2 and T3, and over 100 flights canceled. A 24/7 war room was set up, and safety reviews will be conducted urgently.
"Delhi Govt takes firm stand," says Environment Ministry after SC reprimands over illegal trees cut
After the Supreme Court reprimanded the Delhi government for the illegal felling of 1,100 trees in South Delhi's Reserve Forest Area without permission, Environment Minister Gopal Rai demanded an urgent report from the Forest Department. An NGO's petition highlighted the unauthorized tree cutting by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which only sought permission post facto. The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Delhi government, demanding explanations for permitting the tree felling and for the Forest Department's inaction.
PFRDA to introduce new life cycle fund option by September
Life cycle fund provides an option of investment to subscribers and allocation of equity and debt depends on the option chosen by them. There are different investment choices (Auto/Active) for tier-1 and tier-2 National Pension Scheme (NPS) accounts.
Narela to benefit from new metro extension linking Delhi, UP, Haryana
The Union Finance Ministry has approved the 26-km Rithala-Narela-Kundli Delhi Metro corridor, awaiting final Cabinet approval. This Rs 6,231 crore project will enhance connectivity among Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana, transforming the Narela sub-city. Funding is shared between the central and state governments, with significant contributions from the DDA and loans. The corridor, with 21 stations, will be a boon for Narela and Rohini sub-cities, improving access to key institutions and promoting regional development. Completion is expected in four years, with daily ridership projected to grow significantly by 2055.
Road contractors relieved from developing wayside amenities
The step is aimed at attracting global expertise for creating wayside amenities (WSAs) in the country with a stronger focus on design and product innovations to boost return on investment while scaling up the experience of highway users.
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Appellate tribunal quashes ED attachment of Praful Patel's assets worth Rs 179 crore
Delhi appellate tribunal sets aside ED's Rs 179 crore property attachment related to NCP leader Praful Patel and wife Varsha, citing 'double attachment' against legal principles.
India eyes Bangladesh's Mongla port
India is looking to operate the Mongla Port in Bangladesh and build a new terminal, aiming to counterbalance China's strategic presence in the region. PM Modi is expected to discuss this with PM Hasina, who plans to visit India soon. This move would expand India's port management in the Indian Ocean Region, following its operations in Chabahar and Sittwe ports. This comes amid concerns over China's infrastructure projects in neighboring countries.
Relief for 20,000 homebuyers! Suraksha Group finally takes over Jaypee Infratech via insolvency process
According to a regulatory filing by Jaypee Infratech on Wednesday, Suraksha Group informed the IMC (Implementation and Monitoring Committee) that May 24, 2024, i.e., the date of the NCLAT order should be treated as the 'Approval Date' as defined in the approved resolution plan.
Govt planning new way to save you from bank and other financial scams
Amidst the surge in phone call scams, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has unveiled a new solution to differentiate between authentic calls and those orchestrated by fraudsters. As per reports from ToI, the DoT has designated a distinct 10-digit numbering series commencing with 160 for service and transactional calls originating from governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, and financial institutions.
LG directs paid break for labourers, water pitchers at bus stands amid severe heatwave in Delhi
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has instructed that laborers at construction sites be given a paid break from 12 noon to 3 pm due to the heatwave conditions in the city, with temperatures reaching around 50 degrees Celsius in various areas. This three-hour break, initiated by the Delhi Development Authority since May 20, will continue until temperatures drop below 40 degrees Celsius.
Govt asks insurance companies to roll out daycare package for Ayush patients
Claims under Ayush - an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy - rose to ₹78 crore in 2023 from ₹9 crore in 2016.
Delhi HC directs DDA to formulate comprehensive SOPs for booking of Ramleela Sites within 5 weeks
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to create detailed SOPs and guidelines for booking Raml-eela sites by June 25, 2024, in response to delays in site allocation and bookings by third-party organizations. The court emphasized the need for transparency and adherence to timelines to avoid past discrepancies and ensure smoother processes for future Ram Leela functions.
SC upholds acquisition of land by DDA, DSIIDC, DMRC between 1957 and 2006 for public infra projects
After hearing arguments on a batch of hundreds of petitions, a bench of justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhyan passed the verdict on May 17 setting aside a Delhi High Court order, which had declared the acquisition proceedings to have lapsed in terms of Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
Delhi's outdoor workers, low-income households bear brunt of deadly heat
Delhi faces extreme heat due to climate change, impacting outdoor workers, low-income communities, and informal houses. Heat action plans lack adjustments like school timings, water use suspension, and power supply to health facilities. Met office issued a red alert for increased heat-related illnesses risk during elections. Delhi experienced a temperature breach of 49°C during last year's heatwave.
Security beefed up ahead of rallies by PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
Security beefed up in Delhi for PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi rallies with strict law and order measures in place including PCR vehicles, night patrolling, and traffic diversions.
Adhir Ranjan says no one has the authority to violate any woman's rights and calls for strict action in Maliwal assault case
West Bengal Congress chief Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury emphasizes a thorough probe into the Swati Maliwal assault case to safeguard women's rights. Delhi Police, with the Forensic Science Laboratory team, retrieves CCTV footage from Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence amid tampering suspicions. Congress, AAP, and Priyanka Gandhi stand in solidarity with victims, while Swati Maliwal raises concerns about potential CCTV tampering.
Over 2,000 cops to guard PM Modi's Saturday rally: Delhi Police
In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in northeast Delhi on Saturday, the local police has beefed up security near the rally ground and slated a deployment of a 2,000-personnel strong force on the day. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora, along with other senior officers on Friday visited the northeast district and took stock of the security arrangements.
Odisha FPOs tap global markets with first export of mangoes, vegetables
On May 15, a total of 0.75 tonnes of fresh vegetables were sent to Dubai from the Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar.
Religare moves HC over Sebi 'inaction'
Religare has asked the court to direct Sebi to conduct a forensic audit to unearth the facts behind the grievances raised by it and to submit to the court a detailed report on the actions taken by the capital markets regulator.
Sebi suggests local regulators oversee crypto trading
Both sets of documents, which have been seen by Reuters, have been submitted to a government panel which is tasked with formulating policy for the finance ministry to consider. SEBI's stance has not previously been reported.
Why urban villagers in outer Delhi constituency feel like outsiders; All you need to know
In the Outer Delhi constituency, urban villagers feel neglected and marginalised, as basic amenities and infrastructure improvements continue to elude them. Despite being part of the bustling capital, these residents often feel like outsiders in their own city. Here’s a closer look at their struggles and concerns.
Irdai directs cos to meet social sector obligations
Irdai, the sector regulator, has issued a master circular directing life and non-life insurance players to meet certain percentages of business compulsorily towards rural, social sector, and motor third-party obligations by 2047. Life insurers must ensure a minimum percentage of lives in identified and allocated gram panchayats.
Teaching minors 'good touch', 'bad touch' not enough, educate them on 'virtual touch': HC
The high court's observations came while dismissing a bail plea by a woman, Kamlesh Devi, accused of helping her son in sexually assaulting a minor girl after kidnapping her and forcing her into prostitution. The 16-year-old was allegedly kidnapped by Rajiv who befriended her on social media and kidnapped her when she came to meet him. The girl was taken to Madhya Pradesh and confined there for several days. She was allegedly sexually assaulted by the man and others.
Explained: Why WhatsApp is willing to leave India over encryption
After the messaging platform said that forcing it to break message encryption may lead to its exit from India, the Delhi HC has said the right to privacy can’t be absolute. Here’s a look at why the company is arguing that its end-to-end encryption cannot be compromised
Delhi hotels far from being able to benefit from rising big-ticket events business
Ayush Dabas, owner of Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels in Dwarka, Delhi, is eager to expand his property's facilities to meet the increasing demand for MICE events. However, existing norms make it unfeasible for hotels to increase their floor area ratio (FAR) due to restrictions on parking and ground coverage. This limitation, coupled with high FAR rates for hotels compared to commercial establishments, has hindered the growth of hotel supply in Delhi.
Will not move from this site: Uttarakhand tunnel rescue hero after spending second night on footpath
A rat-hole miner, Wakeel Hassan, who was involved in a rescue operation last year, is refusing to move from the site where his house was demolished. Despite an offer of alternative accommodation, Hassan insists on his house being reconstructed on the same land and threatens a hunger strike if his demand is not met. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) claims that the land was previously encroached upon and it cannot allow unauthorised constructions.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari says Uttarakhand tunnel rescue hero will get house through PMAY
Responding to queries from PTI Video on the demolition of Hassan's house as part of an anti-encroachment drive, BJP MP Manoj Tiwari said, "When we felicitated him, he had raised this issue with me. But when we got into the matter, we found there were some issues. So, we will provide them a house legally and I can assure you that."
DDA reports Rs 7,696 revenue in 2023-23, 75% increase from previous year
DDA aims for a revenue boost, targeting Rs 9182 crore in FY 24-25, up by 19% from the current year's Rs 7696 crore. The approved budget for 2024-25 stands at Rs 8811 crore. Notably, DDA witnessed a significant 75% surge in revenue this year, reaching Rs 7696 crores compared to Rs 4392 crores last year. Developmental activities soared to Rs 8,804 crore this year, a 69% increase from the previous year's Rs 5189 crores. Allocations for land and infrastructure development, UER-II construction, and Delhi Metro projects have seen notable increases to propel growth.
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