The people of Delhi were greeted with devastation as heavy rains hit the capital, causing damage and chaos throughout the city. The collapse of a canopy at Terminal 1 resulted in one fatality and several injuries, while many parts of the city saw homes and streets flooded. Flight operations were suspended at Terminal 1 and key tunnels were closed as the city struggled to cope with the downpour. The Civil Aviation Minister is personally monitoring the situation and alternate arrangements are being made for smooth flight operations.
The Indian government, led by Secretary of Commerce Ministry's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, RK Singh, is finalizing a policy for start-ups in the deep tech space to spur disruptive changes and innovation. The announcement was made at the Startup Mahakumbh event, which aims to unite thousands of start-ups and investors in advanced technologies. With the goal of improving India's global ranking on innovation, the government also plans to launch a new scheme to strengthen deep-tech capabilities in the defence sector. This comes at a crucial time as Indian start-ups face challenges with a decline in funding and CAGR growth.
The World Book Fair 2024 will kick-off in Delhi tomorrow, February 10, with the theme 'Multi-Lingual India'. The fair will be open daily from 11 am to 8 pm and will run till February 18th. Entry tickets can be purchased at the gate or online via Paytm Insider. The fair offers a prime opportunity for book enthusiasts to explore and discover new books in various languages.
The Delhi government's Public Works Department has issued a notice to Larsen and Toubro demanding Rs 500 crore and immediate repair work for alleged flaws in the Pragati Maidan tunnel project. The project, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2022, has faced multiple closures due to waterlogging during the Delhi floods. Larsen and Toubro have responded with a counterclaim of Rs 500 crore against the PWD.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at an event honoring spiritual guru Srila Prabhupada's 150th anniversary at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan. He will also unveil a commemorative stamp and coin in Prabhupada's honor during the program. The event is set to take place on February 8, 2024, with the aim to celebrate and preserve the teachings and principles of the renowned spiritual leader.