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India just expanded housing eligibility for 400,000 families living in Delhi's informal settlements, moving the cutoff date forward by ten years. The new policy promises not just homes, but complete communities with schools, health centers, and playgrounds.
Delhi just announced a bold new framework to fight winter air pollution months before the season even starts. The proactive plan includes fuel restrictions, vehicle bans, and parking changes to protect millions from toxic air.
Starting this week, women in Delhi can ride buses for free using a new smart card that also works across the city's metro and transit systems. The initiative aims to reduce travel costs and improve access to jobs, education, and healthcare for millions of women.
India's National Zoological Park in Delhi just secured $48 million for a stunning four-year transformation that will more than double animal enclosures and create brand new habitats. Construction starts in April, bringing better lives for animals and unforgettable experiences for millions of visitors.
Millions of Delhi commuters will soon get relief from gridlock as India approves two major infrastructure projects in the congested northwest zone. The new rail overbridge and elevated loop will tackle bottlenecks that have frustrated drivers for years.
Delhi is building footbridges at eight of its most dangerous intersections to stop pedestrian deaths. Construction starts this month with strict deadlines to keep the project on track.
Delhi's Municipal Corporation is ditching endless pothole repairs for a smarter approach using cutting-edge road technologies. Three innovations from India's top road research institute could finally end the city's pothole problems.
Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil and fellow Indian athletes dominated their home turf at the New Delhi 2026 Grand Prix, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead. The historic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium welcomed 257 athletes from eight countries for three days of inspiring competition.
Once home to Mughal-era nobility, Old Delhi's historic haveli mansions are experiencing a cultural renaissance as preservationists race to save these architectural treasures. While many still crumble, a growing number are being lovingly restored to their former glory.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
New York is adjusting its climate strategy with a new 2040 emissions reduction goal, balancing environmental progress with economic realities. The state remains committed to its 2050 net-zero target while creating a more achievable path forward.
India's capital just announced a bold plan to phase out petrol scooters and rickshaws by the end of the decade, targeting the vehicles responsible for nearly a quarter of the city's dangerous air pollution. The move could save thousands of lives each year while transforming millions of vehicles into zero-emission alternatives.
A New Delhi exhibition brings together emerging and established artists to create meaningful cultural connections in an increasingly digital world. Curator Kishore Labar believes art's power lies not in awards, but in bridging communities and inspiring growth.
A PhD student spotted an unusual shark crawling along the seafloor in Papua New Guinea and realized she'd found a species new to science. The discovery adds to our understanding of these unique paddle-finned creatures that "walk" across coral reefs.
India's capital city is taking bold action to clear its toxic air by proposing to ban new fossil fuel motorcycles and scooters starting in 2028. With two-wheelers making up 67% of Delhi's vehicles, this electric shift could dramatically improve air quality for millions.
Delhi just upgraded a program that will give girls from low-income families $670 each to support their education from birth through college graduation. The new initiative replaces a 16-year-old scheme and nearly doubles the financial support available.
Delhi's new program ensures young adults aging out of child care institutions get education, job training, and support to build independent lives. The scheme reaches 150-200 youth each year who previously faced life after 18 with no family support.
A newly visible comet is gracing New Zealand skies this month, giving Kiwis a rare chance to witness a cosmic visitor. While faint now, the comet is expected to climb higher throughout May.
Over 4 million Delhi residents in unauthorized colonies can now claim full ownership of their homes thanks to a new government policy. The simplified process removes red tape that has kept families in legal limbo for decades.
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