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The order applies to all buses entering Delhi, including those operating under All India Tourist Permit, contract carriage, institutional and school bus permits, except those registered in Delhi.

No bus should be allowed to enter Delhi from November 1, 2026, unless it runs on clean fuel like CNG, electricity or the latest BS-VI diesel, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) directed on Wednesday.

The order applies to all buses entering Delhi, including those operating under All India Tourist Permit, contract carriage, institutional and school bus permits, except those registered in Delhi.

Old and polluting buses from other states add to Delhi’s air pollution. Even though cleaner fuel buses are now more common, many buses coming into the capital still use dirty fuel.

The commission had earlier told states including Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir to switch to clean fuel buses by mid-2024 or early 2025. However, many did not comply in time.

From November 1, 2026, only CNG, electric or BS VI diesel buses will be allowed into Delhi, the CAQM said.

Delhi’s Transport Department and Traffic Police have been asked to ensure strict compliance of this direction using automatic number plate recognition system and RFID at border entry points.

Other state governments have also been told to inform all bus owners and companies about the new rule well in advance.

Beerpal confessed that the motive behind the murder was Phoolwati’s alleged extramarital relationship with his younger brother Amit.

A 38-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife to death at their residence in outer north Delhi’s Bawana area after suspecting her of having an affair with his younger brother, an official said on Monday.

Beerpal was arrested on June 1 after he allegedly murdered his wife, Phoolwati (32) by strangling her with a black scarf at their residence.

“A PCR call was received on Sunday evening at the Bawana police station, reporting that a woman had been killed by her husband and was lying dead inside the bathroom of their house. The caller further stated that there were no visible injuries on the body,” a senior police officer said.

The police soon reached the house and entered the first-floor room of the house, where they found the woman lying unresponsive with her head inside the bathroom and her feet extending outside.

“A black scarf was found tightly tied around the woman’s neck. There were no external injury marks visible,” the officer said, adding that the body was identified by the couple’s daughter, Kiran.

Crime and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.

During interrogation, Beerpal confessed that the motive behind the murder was Phoolwati’s alleged extramarital relationship with his younger brother Amit.

Beerpal, who works in a factory in Sector-1 DSIIDC Bawana, was arrested and a case under Section 103(1) (punishment of murder) BNS was registered.

The second wife, who lived in the house with her three sons, aged 14, 13 and six, cited domestic discord and personal insecurity as murder motive.

A 40-year-old woman was found murdered with multiple stab wounds in her home in southeast Delhi’s Jamia Nagar early Monday, police said, adding that she shared the flat with her husband’s second wife who has confessed to the crime.

The husband lives in Saudi Arabia, officials said. The second wife, who lived in the house with her three sons, aged 14, 13 and six, cited domestic discord and personal insecurity as the motive for committing the murder.

During questioning, the two older boys also admitted to killing the victim after a heated argument escalated into violence.

A PCR call was received around 4.25 am reporting a suspected theft and possible violence at a residence in Jamia Nagar. When police personnel reached the fourth floor flat, they discovered the body of the woman lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab injuries to her neck and abdomen.

Police said that there were no signs of forced entry.

An official said both women had frequent quarrels over domestic issues.

A 40-year-old woman was found murdered with multiple stab wounds in her home in southeast Delhi’s Jamia Nagar early Monday, police said, adding that she shared the flat with her husband’s second wife who has confessed to the crime.

The husband lives in Saudi Arabia, officials said. The second wife, who lived in the house with her three sons, aged 14, 13 and six, cited domestic discord and personal insecurity as the motive for committing the murder.

During questioning, the two older boys also admitted to killing the victim after a heated argument escalated into violence.

A PCR call was received around 4.25 am reporting a suspected theft and possible violence at a residence in Jamia Nagar. When police personnel reached the fourth floor flat, they discovered the body of the woman lying in a pool of blood with multiple stab injuries to her neck and abdomen.

Police said that there were no signs of forced entry.

An official said both women had frequent quarrels over domestic issues.

Delhi School Holidays: The extended summer vacation provides students with much-needed relief from the intense heat.

The Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, has issued the academic calendar for the 2025-26 session, outlining the complete list of school holidays. As per the circular, the summer break for all Delhi government and government-aided schools will begin on May 11 and continue till June 30, spanning 51 days. The academic calendar will be applicable to government and government-aided schools in the capital.

The extended summer vacation provides students with much-needed relief from the intense heat. During this period, students can pursue hobbies, travel to cooler destinations, enhance academic skills, and spend quality time with family.

Summer Vacation 2025: Key Highlights

Applicable to: All government and government-aided schools in Delhi

Duration: May 11 to June 30, 2025

Working Days for Teachers: June 28 to June 30, 2025

Other Scheduled Breaks

• Autumn Break: September 29 (Monday) to October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)
• Winter Vacation: January 1, 2026 (Thursday) to January 15, 2026 (Thursday)

General Guidelines For Schools

• Monthly in-house meetings must be conducted for Assistant Teachers (Nursery & Primary).
• OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue) meetings should be held and implemented in relevant schools.
• Subject-wise timetables are to be enforced across all classes.
• Monthly student assessments should be conducted in the final week and recorded in the CPT module by the month-end.
• Art integration in regular teaching is mandatory, with data entered by teachers and verified by the Head of School (HoS) monthly.
• Classroom games should be introduced regularly in Pre-Primary and Primary sections.
• A report of monthly activities, with quality photographs, must be submitted to the Nursery Primary Branch at pryblog2019@gmail.com

In a major push for competitive exam preparation, the Delhi government has launched free online coaching for NEET 2025 and CUET UG 2025 aspirants.

Delhi minister announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of 75 new CM Shri Schools.

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday presented a comprehensive report highlighting key educational reforms introduced by the newly formed government in its first 100 days. Emphasising inclusive and quality education, the minister detailed a series of initiatives targeting students across various levels.

Highlighting efforts to boost higher education, Mr Sood said the government has released the first installment of Rs 274.34 crore as grant-in-aid to 12 Delhi University colleges. Additionally, Rs 19 crore has been directly transferred to the bank accounts of 1,300 students under the Delhi Higher Technical Education Support Scheme.

In a major push for competitive exam preparation, the government has launched free online coaching for NEET 2025 and CUET UG 2025 aspirants. Under the Madan Mohan Malviya Vidya Shakti Mission, 2,200 students will receive academic support, including coaching for JEE and other exams for 1,200 of them.

The minister announced that the Cabinet has approved the establishment of 75 new CM Shri Schools. Further, the government is set to digitise and upgrade 250 school libraries and install 100 AI-powered Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Language Labs for foreign language learning. Another 100 general language labs are being set up in government schools.

Under the Mukhyamantri Digital Education Scheme, 1,200 laptops will be distributed to meritorious students in September, he added.

The minister further stated that to improve accountability in private school fee structures, the government has proposed the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Bill, 2025. A revision in school uniform rates has also been proposed.

Responding to the ongoing fee hike issue at Delhi Public School, the minister questioned the previous administration’s handling of the matter. “It’s a long-pending issue. Spreading rumours and questioning our government-my question is, why couldn’t AAP solve the issue of arbitrary fee hikes when they were in power?” he asked.

Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh said he recently conducted surprise inspections at several district offices and interacted with beneficiaries, during which multiple complaints were received.

 Delhi minister Ravinder Indraj Singh on Wednesday directed district social welfare officials to clear all pending cases under the Old Age Pension scheme within 15 days, an official statement said.

Chairing a meeting with officials of his department, the Social Welfare minister instructed them to ensure strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure timely delivery of benefits under various welfare schemes, the statement said.

Mr Singh said he recently conducted surprise inspections at several district offices and interacted with beneficiaries, during which multiple complaints were received.

“Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has clearly instructed that every citizen and beneficiary visiting district offices must be given full support. Applications should be processed within the set timeline and pension payments must be made on time,” he said.

Mr Singh also asked officials to expedite decisions on applications under the Family Assistance Scheme and other similar programmes, adding that most beneficiaries under pension and social welfare schemes come from economically weaker and marginalised communities.

“They should not be forced to visit offices repeatedly. District offices represent the government and people’s experiences at these centres must be positive and respectful,” he said.

The minister further said he will continue to conduct unannounced inspections at both district offices and the department’s headquarters.

Mr Singh asked senior officers to take strict action against any official found responsible for delays or negligence based on complaints.

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