Hardeep Singh Puri: News
11 May 2019
MumbaiUK: Indian assaulted sleeping woman on Mumbai-Manchester flight; jailed
Women aren't safe anywhere. Not in homes, on streets, or even flights.
31 Dec 2018
Manish SisodiaDelhi Metro: Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 Pink line inaugurated
The 9.7-km Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 corridor of Delhi Metro's Pink Line was inaugurated by Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, which directly connects south and east Delhi on the rapid transit network.
02 Dec 2018
Pakistan NewsYou are exposed: Sushma Swaraj blasts Pak-minister on 'googly remark'
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had some strong words for her Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi over his googly remark and said his country has been exposed.
28 Nov 2018
Pakistan NewsPakistan PM Imran Khan lays foundation stone for Kartarpur Corridor
Pakistan PM Imran Khan has laid the foundation stone for the much-awaited corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan's Kartarpur to Dera Baba Nanak shrine in India's Gurdaspur district.
28 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi won't attend SAARC Summit, Sushma Swaraj clarifies
Sushma Swaraj, External Affairs Minister, has clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) in Pakistan until cross-border terrorism is stopped.
25 Nov 2018
Narendra ModiKartarpur corridor: Sushma Swaraj won't visit Pakistan, names two ministers
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has declined Pakistan's invitation for the groundbreaking ceremony at Kartarpur on November 28, citing prior commitments, but has named two ministers instead.
16 Oct 2018
Delhi Metro Rail CorporationDelhi Metro construction to be halted for the first time
Since 1998, construction of Delhi Metro has been taking place in some or the other part of the city, and for the first time brakes would be applied on the mammoth project.
24 Sep 2018
IndiaAndhra Pradesh tops Ease of Living Index rankings under AMRUT
Andhra Pradesh has topped the chart in "Ease of Living Index" rankings under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), followed by its neighbor Odisha and Madhya Pradesh, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry said.
17 Sep 2018
Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh: Soldier shoots dead two colleagues, then kills self
A soldier allegedly shot dead two of his colleagues from his unit and killed himself today in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala Cantonment, a defense spokesperson said.
07 Sep 2018
Hong KongDelhi Metro, second-most unaffordable service in the world: CSE
Environment think-tank Center for Science and Environment (CSE) clarified its study on falling ridership of the Delhi Metro wasn't only about trip cost but the total journey cost incurred by commuters, who because of poor integration of different systems, end up paying a lot.
16 Aug 2018
IndiaSmart Cities: You'll soon get free Wi-Fi in Delhi
Parts of the national capital are slated to get free Wi-Fi and high-speed broadband connections soon, following the launch of a slew of smart city projects by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
13 Aug 2018
IndiaPune, most livable city in India: Ease of Living Index
Pune has been ranked first in the Ease of Living Index launched by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, with Navi Mumbai ranking second, and Delhi languishing at 65.
06 Aug 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi Metro: Services on South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section inaugurated
Metro services on the Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section of Phase III of Delhi Metro network have been flagged off by Union Minister Hardeep Puri and Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, linking four major shopping destinations in the national capital.
01 Aug 2018
Lajpat NagarDelhi Metro: Lajpat Nagar-South Campus Pink Line opening August 6
The Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section of Delhi Metro's Pink Line will be inaugurated on August 6.
31 Jul 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Pink Line's South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section to open next-Monday
The over 8km-long South Campus-Lajpat Nagar section of the Delhi Metro's Pink Line is all set to be inaugurated on August 6.
24 Jul 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi sealing: Nearly 5,700 properties sealed by civic-bodies since Dec'17
Nearly 5,700 properties have so far been sealed by three municipal corporations in Delhi for allegedly violating provisions of Delhi Master Plan 2021.
17 Jul 2018
Arvind KejriwalOne train removed from Delhi Metro's Magenta-Line after technical glitch
One train was removed from service on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line today after it had some technical problems, officials said, adding services were briefly delayed.
02 Jul 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi: Shoppers' favorite Pink Line to be inaugurated this month
The 8.1km Lajpat Nagar-Moti Bagh section, which will be a shopper's favorite, will finally be inaugurated this month.
02 Jul 2018
Delhi High CourtNGT stays felling of 16,000 trees in Delhi till July-19
A week after the Delhi HC stayed the felling of 16,000 trees, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has extended the stay further, till its next hearing on July 19.
02 Jul 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi: Residents of Sadarjung area hold march to save trees
A group of citizens in south Delhi's Safdarjung area yesterday took out a protest march to drive home the message of saving trees.
25 Jun 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi's 'Chipko movement': Thousands hug trees, say 'won't leave them'
Sarojini Nagar saw a lot of activity yesterday afternoon, as more than 1,500 people came out in unison to protest the cutting of a whopping 16,500 trees to make way for seven Central government colonies.
25 Jun 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi HC stays felling of 16,000 trees till July 2
The Delhi HC has stayed till July 2 the planned felling of more than 16,000 trees for redevelopment of residential facilities for central government employees.
06 Jun 2018
DelhiDelhi: No relief for traders, SC-panel directs sealing of 10,000-establishments
There's no respite in sight for traders in Delhi. Officials of all three corporations have been asked to seal 10,000 commercial establishments.
29 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalBeat Delhi road-traffic; Kalkaji-Janakpuri West Magenta Metro-line opens to public
Commuters in Delhi can now beat the heavy road traffic on Ring Roads by taking the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line metro as the Kalkaji Mandir-Janakpuri West stretch was thrown open to the public today.
28 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi Metro's Pink-Line inauguration postponed: Shoppers' wait to get longer
The wait for the shoppers' favorite metro line in Delhi just got longer.
21 May 2018
Arvind KejriwalDelhi-Metro: Janakpuri-Kalkaji Magenta Line to be operational from May 29
The 25.6km-long Janakpuri West-Kalkaji Mandir section of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will be flagged off on May 28 by Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
20 May 2018
New York CityNYPD gets its first female turbaned Sikh police officer
Gursoach Kaur has become the first female turbaned Sikh auxiliary police officer (APO) in the New York Police Department (NYPD).
17 May 2018
ChandigarhSurvey: Indore, Bhopal & Chandigarh are India's cleanest cities
For the second year in a row, Indore and Bhopal have retained their position as the top two cleanest cities in India, followed by Chandigarh.
26 Apr 2018
IndiaConstruction of toilets under Swachh-Bharat to be completed before schedule
Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri today said the government would meet the target of constructing 67 lakh household and 5 lakh public toilets in urban areas under the Swachh Bharat Mission a year ahead of the schedule of 2 Oct'19.
25 Apr 2018
Arvind KejriwalLajpat Nagar section of Delhi Metro Pink Line tested
Among the two major sections of Delhi Metro Pink Line that will be inaugurated in June, one was tested yesterday.
18 Mar 2018
DelhiElderly, students might soon get discounted Delhi Metro fares
In a bid to offset the burden of Delhi Metro's fare hike on students and senior citizens, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri has asked the body to evolve a mechanism to offer special tariffs to them.
16 Mar 2018
DelhiAfter 2017 fare hikes, Delhi Metro loses 2.6cr riders
Two drastic fare hikes in the Delhi Metro last year has hit ridership severely; annual ridership registered a decline for the first time in a decade.
14 Mar 2018
DelhiDelhi Metro's Pink Line inaugurated, North, South campus students relieved
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Union Minister Hardeep S Puri inaugurated a section of the Pink Line of Delhi metro remotely today.
06 Mar 2018
DelhiWe'll start Delhi Metro Phase-4 work on our own: Centre
The Centre on Monday said, rather sternly, that due to AAP-led Delhi government's delay in approving the phase 4 metro work, it would go ahead on its own.
19 Dec 2017
Aadhaar CardNo proposal to link Aadhaar to property, says govt
A month after MoS Housing Hardeep Puri hinted that Aadhaar would be linked to property transactions, the government claimed in the Parliament there's no such proposal under consideration.
24 Nov 2017
DelhiDelhi Metro lost 3L commuters daily, after Oct's fare-hike: RTI
The controversial fare hike in the Delhi Metro last month had resulted in a fall in ridership by up to three lakh daily, an RTI query has revealed.
10 Oct 2017
DelhiDelhi Metro fares hiked for second time in five months
If you are a Delhi Metro user, prepare to shell out more for your rides today. After much political blame game, the fare hike has gone live.
02 Sep 2017
IndiaCabinet Reshuffle: Know the new faces
In a bid to fill vacancies and bring in fresh thoughts, the Modi government is set to induct nine new cabinet ministers on Sunday, right before PM Modi leaves for China to attend the 9th BRICS Summit.
04 Aug 2017
PunjabPunjab: Contrary to RBI, SBI publicly shames loan defaulter farmers
About 1.5 months ago, Punjab announced loan waivers worth Rs. 24,000cr for its small and marginal farmers, but not much seems to have changed. They are as helpless as ever.
