Stories from Delhi · India

Delhi MLA Vijender Gupta has issued directives for better maintenance and cleanliness in the Delhi Municipal Corporation. These directives are for the financial year 2024-25. The assembly has nominated 14 members for this task, including 11 from the Bharatiya Janata Party and three from the Aam Aadmi Party.

An event was held to celebrate the evolution of dance forms, from early writing styles to contemporary and hip-hop creators. The event was attended by the Minister of Commerce and Industry.

AIR News 24x7 reported on a scheme designed to assist farmers and livestock owners who suffer losses due to animal deaths. The details of the scheme were not further elaborated in the broadcast.

AIR News 24x7 detailed India's largest government-funded health insurance scheme, which protects against financial risks from disasters. The scheme is available to rural residents identified as deprived families in the 2011 socio-economic caste census. This initiative aims to provide health coverage to eligible rural populations.

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow high-temperature alert for surrounding areas. New Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching record highs for April. New Delhi has recorded a temperature high of 42.8C amidst a heatwave. A heatwave is forecast for Northern India. India typically experiences hot weather from April to June, with monsoon rains in July providing cooling.

The National Disaster Management Institute (NIDM) is inviting applications for the position of Professor. The application deadline is April 30, 2016. Further details can be found on the NIDM website, nidm.gov.in.

The Election Commission of India has launched the E-CINET platform to allow voters to review candidate backgrounds before voting. The platform is designed to provide comprehensive candidate profiles. The tool is intended to provide transparency regarding candidate profiles during the election process. The platform provides detailed information on candidates to assist in the electoral process. The Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North-East, IN, Vij Kapche, launched a textile initiative yesterday. The project combines the Mishing silk traditions of North-East India with the Chandheri weaving heritage of Madhya Pradesh. The Secretary stated the initiative brings both heritage and innovation.

The sowing season in India is scheduled to commence in two weeks. The announcement highlights the country's central role in international food security.

India has currently produced only one gigawatt hour of battery capacity despite an announced ambition of 178 gigawatt hours. Most electric vehicles sold in India rely entirely on imported battery cells. This represents a small fraction of the country's stated energy goals. The reliance on imports persists despite the scale of the domestic EV market. Indian manufacturers rely almost entirely on imported battery cells for production. This dependency creates a obstacle for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal to increase manufacturing to 25 percent of India's GDP. China currently shares older technology but maintains strict control over more sophisticated battery innovations. The lack of domestic high-end cell production hinders India's industrial growth ambitions.

Listed companies in India reported a 14.7 percent increase in net profit for Q3 FY26. This represents the fastest growth rate recorded in two years.