Author: Sharad Natani
In a landmark moment for global technology governance, leaders from 88 countries came together at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi to adopt the historic New Delhi Declaration, a framework aimed at shaping the future of artificial intelligence in a safe, ethical, and inclusive manner. The agreement positions India at the center of global AI diplomacy and signals a coordinated international push to ensure that powerful AI systems benefit humanity while minimizing risks. A Global Pact for Responsible AI The declaration outlines a shared commitment to developing AI that is trustworthy, transparent, and aligned with democratic values. Participating…
In a major push toward transparent and citizen-centric governance, the Delhi government has launched the CM Jan Sunwai Portal and mobile application, enabling residents to register complaints online and monitor their resolution without visiting government offices. The initiative, announced under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, aims to simplify grievance redressal and ensure faster action across departments through a unified digital platform. File Complaints From Anywhere With the new portal, citizens can submit grievances related to civic services, infrastructure, public utilities, and government schemes directly from their homes. Each complaint will be digitally recorded, assigned to the concerned department,…
The Delhi government has launched the online admission process for private school seats under the Right to Education (RTE) quota for the 2026–27 academic session. The initiative aims to provide quality education access to children from economically weaker and disadvantaged backgrounds through reserved seats in private unaided recognised schools across the capital. The Directorate of Education (DoE) announced that applications are now open for children seeking admission to Nursery, Kindergarten (KG), and Class 1 under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children With Special Needs (CWSN) categories. Parents can apply online until March 16, 2026. Who Is…
In a major alert for students and parents across the country, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 institutions operating as fake universities, warning that degrees issued by them carry no legal validity for employment or further education. The regulatory body urged aspiring students to verify the recognition status of institutions before taking admission. According to the latest notification, Delhi accounts for the highest number of fake universities — 12, followed by Uttar Pradesh and several other states. The Commission clarified that these entities lack recognition from both the Central and State governments and are not authorised to award…
In a major step toward tackling chronic air pollution in the National Capital Region, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a statutory direction proposing significantly stricter particulate matter (PM) emission norms for industries across Delhi-NCR. The move is expected to reduce industrial pollution and contribute to long-term improvement in regional air quality. Under the proposed framework, industries falling under identified high-polluting categories will be required to limit particulate emissions to 50 mg/Nm³, a threshold experts say is both technically achievable and environmentally necessary. Wide Range of Industries Under New Norms The revised standards will apply to 17…
A case of alleged fraud and criminal intimidation has been registered against JP Greens Private Limited and ten other individuals in Greater Noida’s Beta-2 area following a court directive, police said on Friday. Plot Buyer Alleges Breach of Agreement The complainant, Satyendra Narayan Dwivedi, a resident of Noida Phase-2, claimed he purchased a 1,470-square-metre plot in the Sports Villa project in Greater Noida in 2020. According to the FIR, the company issued an allotment letter and completed the registry of the plot, assuring that construction could proceed as per an approved building plan. However, when Dwivedi began preparations for construction,…