Kumar Kunal

Delhi Environment Minister On Rescheduled Artificial Rain Trials: Tech, Timeline & Target Zones

by Kumar Kunal |Jul 2, 2025

The Delhi government has postponed its first cloud seeding trials to August 30–September 10, 2025, due to unfavourable monsoon conditions. Approved by DGCA, the trials aim to induce artificial rain to...

Delhi cabinet has passed a draft bill to regulate fees in private and aided schools after numerous parent complaints and protests. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi clears bill to regulate private school fees after protests over arbitrary hikes, 1677 institutions to be covered

by Kumar Kunal |Apr 29, 2025

The proposed legislation, once passed, will apply to all 1,677 private unaided and government-aided schools in the capital

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced the portfolios of her ministers

Delhi portfolios: CM Rekha Gupta keeps key economic depts; who got what

by Kumar Kunal |Feb 21, 2025

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announced the allocation of portfolios in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, and stated that 14 pending CAG reports will be tabled in the first session of the Delhi Ass...

Delhi Metro Blue Line services impacted after cable theft

Delhi Metro Blue Line cable stolen, services to remain affected entire day

by Kumar Kunal |Dec 5, 2024

The DMRC subsequently said that the cable theft issue would only be rectified at the end of the day, which indicates that the services would remain impacted throughout the day.

Delhi Metro Magenta Line goes driverless with 29 trains operating with no human intervention

Delhi Metro Magenta Line becomes driverless; 29 trains running with no manual intervention

by Kumar Kunal |Jul 3, 2024

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s (DMRC’s) driverless operations on the Magenta Line makes it part of the elite 7 per cent of the world's metro networks capable of running trains autonomously.

The vigilance directorate has further recommended “fixing responsibilities" of the officials concerned of the Education Department and PWD who were involved in the "bungling" to the tune of nearly Rs 1,300 crore.

Delhi classroom construction scam: Vigilance directorate suggests probe by a specialised agency into 'Rs 1,300 crore scam'

by Kumar Kunal |Nov 25, 2022

Delhi government's vigilance directorate has submitted a report to the chief secretary recommending a probe into "grave irregularities and corruption” by the government in the construction of 2405 cla...

Delhi's liquor policy has led the LG to order inquiries, making private vendors jittery

Delhi liquor policy: Vendors plan to move out as inquiries make situation murkier

by Kumar Kunal |Aug 19, 2022

Delhi liquor policy: The Delhi government has claimed that the policy will benefit the capital city in the long run as revenues will increase once the policy is implemented properly.

Delhi liquor policy has left vendors confused and many areas with no outlets

Delhi left with 240 liquor shops; none in some prime South Delhi areas

by Kumar Kunal |Aug 18, 2022

From next month, all liquor shops will be run by Delhi government agencies. The government plans to open 500 liquor shops, which will be eventually increased to 700 liquor shops in December.