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Delhi Assembly Winter Session to begin on January 5; LG Vinai Kumar Saxena to address House on Day 1
New Delhi, December 26: The Winter Session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly will begin on January 5, 2026, with the Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena summoning the Fourth Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly, according to an official notification issued on Friday.
Delhi's Yamuna Riverfront becomes Venue as Asita Park now open for Public Bookings
New Delhi, December 19: Following the success of Baansera, Delhiites now have a new scenic destination for hosting socio-cultural events right in the heart of the city. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA), under the direction of Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena, has opened the lush green lawns of Asita for public bookings.
People can book lawn for Rs 40,000 at Yamuna's Asita Park for events: DDA
New Delhi, Dec 18: Delhi Lieutenant Governor and DDA Chairperson V.K. Saxena on Thursday allowed public booking of lawns of Asita Park near ITO for various socio-cultural events against the payment of booking charges ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 3.3 lakh.
Pricing benign across India's insurance market except cyber, property sectors: Report
New Delhi, Dec 16: The Indian insurance market experienced soft conditions in 2025 with ample capacity and digital distribution keeping pricing benign across most lines, except cyber and property sectors, a report said on Tuesday.
Delhi L-G urges NSUT graduates to promote sustainable development
New Delhi, Dec 13: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Saturday called upon young engineers to become harbingers of change through hard work and promote sustainable development.
Adalat.ai highlights AI-driven solutions in tackling court backlogs at Carnegie technology summit
New Delhi, December 11: Adalat.ai, a legal-tech venture focused on strengthening India's judicial system, is rapidly transforming case-processing capacity across district courts through AI-powered automation of various processes.
Delhi L-G inaugurates redeveloped Red Cross Hospital in East Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 9: After steering a revival plan using CSR funding, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena inaugurated the redeveloped Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Hospital in East Delhi's Dilshad Garden, an official said on Tuesday.
Delhi: L-G, CM warn officials against negligence in fight against pollution
New Delhi, Dec 4: Officials were warned against negligence in the city’s fight against pollution on Thursday during a high-level meeting at Lok Niwas, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, an official said.
Digital personal loans stay on positive trajectory in H1 FY26: Report
New Delhi, Dec 3: Digital non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are now central to India's personal loan market, significantly contributing to the expansion of formal credit, and digital personal loans remain critical to the nation's credit landscape, a report said on Wednesday.
Delhi launches first hot air balloon experience at Baansera Park
New Delhi, November 29: Delhi's first-ever hot air balloon experience officially launched at DDA Baansera Park in Sarai Kale Khan on Saturday, November 29, drawing enthusiastic crowds eager to try the new recreational activity.
Delhi L-G tells IPS probationers to use skills for public service
New Delhi, Nov 28: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena on Friday interacted with Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers of the 2023 and 2024 batch and urged them to utilise their knowledge and skills for public service.
Delhi L-G witnesses DDA's hot air balloon trial on Yamuna bank
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Red Fort blast: L-G tells Delhi Police Commissioner, Chief Secy to take steps to boost security
New Delhi, Nov 21: In light of the recent terror attack near Red Fort, Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena has directed Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma to take proactive and precautionary measures aimed at ensuring safety and security in the Capital, an official said on Friday.
Delhi LG calls for increased vigilance, orders extra precautionary measures following Red Fort blast
New Delhi, November 21: Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday ordered the Police Commissioner and Chief Secretary to undertake a slew of precautionary and preventive measures following the explosion near Red Fort which claimed the lives of atleast 15 people.
Delhi set for river cruise experience on Yamuna; Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, LG review progress
New Delhi, November 18: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra reviewed the progress of the Yamuna Boat tourism and Ferry Infrastructure Development Project, which aims to introduce recreational boat cruises and ferry services on the River Yamuna for residents and visitors in the national capital.
DDA's affordable flats: Over 1,000 units booked on first day of Jan Sadharan Awaas scheme
New Delhi, Nov 8: More than 1,000 flats were booked on the first day of the launch of phase-II of Delhi Development Authority's (DDA) Jan Sadharan Awaas Yojana, an official said on Saturday.
Delhi Development Authority warns against circulation of false notices
New Delhi, November 7: It has been brought to the notice of Delhi Development Authority (DDA), through public representatives and reports in social and mainstream media, that certain patently false, baseless and obviously politically motivated "notices" of demolitions are being pasted in slum clusters, said the release.
Delhi LG approves action against 2 fire officials for basement library deaths
New Delhi, Nov 7: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena approved disciplinary action against two senior fire department officials for negligence and concealment of facts related to the death of three students in the basement of a coaching centre in Old Rajendra Nagar last year, an official said on Friday.
Manganese major MOIL clocks best-ever October production of 1.6 lakh tonnes
New Delhi, Nov 5: India’s largest manganese ore producer MOIL continued its robust growth trajectory with the highest-ever October production of 1.6 lakh tonnes, registering a growth of 9.1 per cent over the same month last year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Wednesday.
Nishi Saxena shares how her role in 'Vasudha' gives her immense creative satisfaction
Mumbai, Oct 30: Television actress Nishi Saxena has opened up about joining the cast of “Vasudha,†expressing her excitement over her new role.
President Droupadi Murmu pays floral tribute to India's former President K.R. Narayanan
New Delhi, October 27: The President of India Droupadi Murmu paid floral tribute to India's former President K.R. Narayanan on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday.
India's DPI can unlock credit for the next 450 million borrowers
New Delhi, Oct 27: India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) including Aadhaar, Unified Lending Interface (ULI) and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) should be leveraged to provide credit access to 450 million untapped borrowers, a report said on Monday.
Delhi LG Saxena, Minister Kapil Mishra jointly inspect Vasudev Ghat ahead of Chhath festival
New Delhi, October 23: As part of preparations for the Chhath festival, Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena and Minister of Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra jointly inspected Vasudev Ghat on Thursday and issued detailed directions to the concerned officials to ensure that no aspect of the arrangements is left incomplete.
Delhi L-G inspects Chhath preparations at Yamuna's Vasudev Ghat
New Delhi, Oct 23: Delhi Lt. Governor V.K. Saxena and Minister of Art, Culture and Languages Kapil Mishra jointly inspected Yamuna’s Vasudev Ghat on Thursday, with the Minister announcing that Chhath Puja celebrations will be organised at more than 1,300 ghats this year.
Indian Railways gears up for Chhath Puja with robust preparations nationwide
Kolkata, October 23: Ahead of Chhath Puja, railway authorities in Sealdah have strengthened arrangements to manage the festive rush. Divisional Railway Managers (DRM) said 136 trains, including 8 special services, are being operated, with holding areas, water facilities, and a war room set up to monitor crowds round the clock.
Delhi CM participates in review meeting chaired by LG Saxena ahead of Chhath Mahaparv
New Delhi, October 22: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta participated in a review meeting, held under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena in New Delhi on Wednesday, ahead of the Chhath festival.
Delhi LG approves inclusion of former MPs, MLAs under ambit of designated Special Courts
New Delhi, October 15: In a key development, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has approved a proposal expanding the jurisdiction of Special Courts dealing with cases against sitting Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs), also to cover former MPs and MLAs.
Digital NBFCs account for 80 pc of personal loan volumes in Q1 FY26: Report
New Delhi, Oct 14: Digital non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) sanctioned 3 crore personal loans totalling Rs 43,019 crore in Q1 FY26, representing 80 per cent of personal loan volumes, a report said on Tuesday.
Delhi Half Marathon 2025: Our Govt will work diligently to ensure all sportspersons get proper facilities, environment, CM Gupta
New Delhi, October 12: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday flagged off the 20th edition of Delhi Half Marathon 2025 in the national capital in the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.
J-K CM Omar Abdullah participates in Delhi Half Marathon 2025, achieves personal best finishing time
New Delhi, October 12: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday participated in the Delhi Half Marathon 2025 and said that he achieved his personal best finishing time, 1 hour, 53 minutes, and 35 seconds, with a pace of 5:24 minutes per kilometre.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya flags off 20th edition of Delhi Half Marathon
New Delhi, October 12: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday flagged off the 20th edition of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2025.
Rekha Gupta, Vinai Kumar Saxena to flag off the 20th Edition of Delhi Half Marathon
New Delhi, October 11: The landmark 20th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon will be flagged off by the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, and the Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena, as over 40,500 participants take to the streets for Asia's premier road race.
CM Rekha Gupta and LG VK Saxena to flag off Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday
New Delhi, Oct 11: The landmark 20th edition of the Delhi Half Marathon will be flagged off by the Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta, and Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, as over 40,500 participants take to the streets for Asia’s premier road race. The world’s most prestigious half-marathon will be flagged off from Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.
MP: Jabalpur's transformation in revenue records showcased during Collector Commissioner Conference
Bhopal, Oct 8: Jabalpur district administration's innovative transformation of the 'revenue record room' showcased on the second day of the Collector Commissioner Conference in Bhopal on Wednesday won appreciation from the gathering of officials.
Manganese major MOIL posts best-ever production at 1.52 lakh tonnes in Sep
New Delhi, Oct 4: India's largest manganese ore producer MOIL continued its robust growth trajectory with the highest-ever September production of 1.52 lakh tonnes, registering a growth of 3.8 per cent from the same month last year, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Steel on Saturday.
Why mental health must become a national priority?
New Delhi, Oct 2: With the ever-increasing cases of depression and anxiety, making mental health a national priority can help India build healthier, more productive, and more resilient communities, said experts on Thursday.
Rs 18 crore pending pension arrears released under Army Medical Service's campaign
New Delhi, Sep 30: Pending-pension arrears totalling over Rs 18 crore were disbursed during a special campaign organised by the Director General Medical Services (Army), an official said on Tuesday.
Himachal : Farewell ceremony held on retirement of Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena
Shimla, September 30: Himchal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena's farewell ceremony was organised on Tuesday at the State Secretariat by the Secretariat Administration department on his retirement.
District authorities responsible for regulating muck dumping in Himachal: Official
Shimla, Sep 27: Delegating power to grant permission for removal of muck to the District Disaster Management Authorities, Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Saturday directed to identify suitable muck dumping sites, with focus on the districts most severely affected by natural disasters of 2023 and 2025.
Himachal HC directs Centre to produce file on Chief Secy Prabodh Saxena's extension
Shimla, September 23: The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday directed the Union government to produce the official file containing notings on the six-month service extension granted to Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena.