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No action against peaceful NEET protesters, says Delhi minister

Delhi Minister Ashish Sood clarified no action against peaceful student protesters. This exemption does not apply to those facing criminal charges or involved in violence. The government agreed to demands after a 37-day protest and a 26-day hunger strike. The Supreme Court directed the release of arrested students under eighteen…

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CJP exposed; Rahul Gandhi, Kejriwal instigating students: Delhi BJP

Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra accused opposition leaders of instigating student protests. He claimed the Cockroach Janta Party's political connections were exposed during the agitation. The government stated it had resolved the NEET paper leak issue promptly. Protesters demanding accountability clashed with police near Parliament on July 20. The agitation…

The Economic Times

Delhi govt orders CAG audit of power discoms over regulatory assets issue

Delhi's power discoms are facing a CAG audit following a massive Rs 38,500 crore in accumulated Regulatory Assets. The Delhi government ordered the "strict and intensive" probe into how these assets grew, impacting consumers through surcharges. Power Minister Ashish Sood hailed the audit as a victory for transparency and taxpayers,…

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Delhi peak power demand hits all-time high of 8,748 MW amid heatwave conditions

In an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless heatwave. City officials commend the effective power infrastructure and strategic foresight that allowed for uninterrupted service. Nevertheless, this surge places immense pressure on transmission capabilities, with forecasts…

The Economic Times

Delhi govt weighs hiring ex-Agniveers to tackle fire service staff shortage

Delhi government is exploring the recruitment of former Agniveers to fill critical vacancies in the Delhi Fire Service. This move follows a recent fire tragedy and aims to bolster the firefighting workforce. The proposal was discussed at a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting. The government will now work on the…

The Economic Times

Delhi blaze: 11 foreigners among 21 dead as questions emerge over building safety and response time

The scenes inside the Flourish Inn Stay in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar were so horrifying that they were “indescribable,” Wasim, an eyewitness, told Newslaundry as he tried to recall what unfolded at the property on Wednesday morning, when a major fire tore through the building, leaving at least 21 people dead.

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Canadian university inks three MoUs during India outreach; delegation meets Delhi education minister

Cape Breton University (CBU) has signed three MoUs with Indian academic institutions during a multi-city outreach to foster higher education partnerships. The delegation, led by CBU president David C Dingwall, visited several cities, discussing collaborations in AI, community development, and startup ecosystems.

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Regulatory gaps, ‘lack of audit’, pending dues: Fee control is a mirage in Delhi

What began as isolated complaints about rising tuition costs has exploded into a full-blown political confrontation between the Aam Aadmi Party and the newly-installed BJP government led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.

Newslaundry

Rekha Gupta takes oath as Delhi CM along with 6 Cabinet Ministers

Six other MLAs, including Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh, also took the oath as Ministers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Plenty of jobs but gender stereotypes and low pay can hold men back from careers in aged care

The aged care sector's low pay stops men from doing the work. But experts say without them there won't be enough staff to take care of our ageing population.

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