Author: Sharad Natani
In a major administrative reshuffle, former Indian ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor (L-G) of Delhi. The decision was announced as part of a broader gubernatorial reshuffle by the President of India. The appointment brings a seasoned diplomat with decades of experience in foreign policy and strategic affairs to one of the most important administrative roles in the national capital. Experienced Diplomat with Global Exposure Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a senior Indian diplomat who previously served as India’s Ambassador to the United States, one of the country’s most significant diplomatic…
A major boost to healthcare infrastructure in the National Capital Region came as Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the KDSG Super-Speciality Hospital in Sector 10 of Greater Noida on Thursday. The 300-bed tertiary-care facility has been established by legendary cricketer Kapil Dev in partnership with businessman Sunil Kumar Gupta, aiming to provide advanced and affordable healthcare services to residents of Greater Noida and nearby regions. Healthcare Infrastructure Expanding in Uttar Pradesh Speaking at the inauguration, CM Yogi Adityanath said that Uttar Pradesh has made significant progress in strengthening healthcare infrastructure over the past few years. He highlighted the…
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, located in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddha Nagar district, has moved a step closer to becoming operational after receiving a crucial security clearance from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS). BCAS has issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), paving the way for the airport to obtain its aerodrome license, the final regulatory approval required before commercial flight operations can begin. BCAS Security Clearance Removes Final Major Obstacle BCAS, the authority responsible for aviation security standards in India, granted the NOC after completing a comprehensive security audit…
Travel between Faridabad and the upcoming Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to become significantly faster with the construction of a 31-kilometre six-lane greenfield expressway. The project aims to directly connect Faridabad’s industrial zones with the new airport, reducing travel time to just 15–20 minutes once completed. Direct Connectivity to Noida International Airport The expressway will begin from the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway link road near Sector-65 in Faridabad and end near Dayanatpur village close to the Jewar (Noida International) Airport in Uttar Pradesh. Officials say the project will dramatically improve connectivity between Haryana’s industrial hub Faridabad and the major upcoming…
The Centre for Police Technology has invited nominations for the Excellence Awards in Cyber Policing 2026, a special recognition aimed at honouring outstanding women police officers who are shaping India’s digital law enforcement landscape. The awards are being organised to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026. The initiative seeks to celebrate women officers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in combating cybercrime and strengthening technology-driven policing in India. Recognising Women Leading India’s Cybercrime Fight Women officers across the country have been playing a crucial role in tackling complex cyber threats, ranging from financial fraud networks to…
Residents of Sector 9 in old Gurugram are increasingly raising concerns over deteriorating civic infrastructure, including damaged internal roads, poor sanitation, stray animals, and irregular garbage collection. With nearly 2,000 families living in the sector, locals say the infrastructure has not kept pace with the area’s growing population. Bad Roads and Garbage Issues Trouble Residents Developed in the late 1980s, Sector 9 is among Gurugram’s older residential localities. Over time, however, residents claim that civic facilities have deteriorated significantly. Locals report that internal roads are broken and uneven, making daily commuting difficult. Garbage collection services are also irregular in some…