The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report stated that the Delhi government lost over ₹2,000 crore due to the 2021-2022 excise policy. The report, presented in the Delhi Assembly on February 25, cited weak policy framework and poor implementation as key reasons. The report, tabled by the BJP-led government, also highlighted violations in issuing licenses. […]
Ayushman Bharat Scheme in Delhi: Check eligibility and registration details – CNBC TV18
The BJP-led Delhi government has approved the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the decision after the first Cabinet meeting on Thursday, February 20. Index Fund Corner Sponsored Scheme Name 1-Year Return Invest Now Fund Category Expense Ratio Axis Nifty 50 Index Fund +32.80% Invest Now Equity: Large […]
SC rebukes Delhi govt for not paying full allowance to construction workers – CNBC TV18
The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi government for not paying the full subsistence allowance to construction workers, who went without work due to the curbs imposed to combat air pollution in the national capital. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih quizzed Delhi chief secretary Dharmendra for paying […]
Delhi govt allocates additional funds for metro, roads, DJB ahead of assembly polls – CNBC TV18
The Delhi Assembly on the last day of its winter session on Wednesday passed several supplementary demands for grants for the current financial year (2024-25) including the Delhi Metro Phase IV project, road repair, installation of CCTV cameras, among others. The supplementary demands as per the revised budget estimates of 2024-25 were presented in the […]
AAP announces ₹60 crore Diwali bonus package for MCD employees – CNBC TV18
The AAP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi on Tuesday announced a Diwali bonus fund of over ₹60 crore for civic body employees. Announcing the decision, Mayor Shelly Oberoi said, “As per the vision of Arvind Kejriwal, we are committed to supporting MCD employees and ensuring their hard work is acknowledged. This Diwali bonus is a gesture […]
BJP MP alleges ‘account fudging’ in Delhi govt’s budget, demands CAG probe – CNBC TV18
The BJP on Friday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of “ruining” Delhi’s economy, claiming that the city government’s budget for 2024-25 is in a deficit of ₹7,000 crore. No immediate reaction was available from the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the national capital over the BJP’s claims and charges. At a press conference […]
Delhi CM Atishi announces hiked minimum wage for unorganised sector workers – CNBC TV18
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Wednesday announced ₹18,066 in minimum wage for unskilled, ₹19,929 for semi-skilled, and ₹21,917 for skilled workers in the unorganised sector. In her first press conference after taking charge as the Delhi CM, Atishi said that under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP government implemented minimum wages for city labourers […]
Delhi to unveil winter action plan to tackle pollution on September 27 – CNBC TV18
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday the Winter Action Plan to reduce pollution in the city in the coming months with steps like the odd-even scheme and artificial rain will be released on September 27. According to a statement, the government, for the first time, will use drone technology this year to monitor […]