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Rajon Ki Baoli Restoration Revives Delhi's Heritage Stepwell

In a significant effort to safeguard India’s cultural and environmental legacy, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), in partnership with the World Monuments Fund India (WMFI) and the TCS Foundation, has successfully completed the conservation of Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell located within Mehrauli Archaeological Park in New Delhi.The project was part of WMFI’s Historic Water Systems of India initiative, funded by the TCS Foundation, and aligns with the World Monuments Fund’s Climate Heritage Initiative, highlighting traditional water systems as sustainable responses to mo..

Delhi NCR Enters GRAP Stage-I as AQI Hits ‘Poor’ Category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), following a sudden spike in pollution levels due to long-range dust transport and high wind speeds.On 15 May 2025, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 278, placing it in the ‘Poor’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The rise was attributed to dust storms transported by strong surface winds, with forecasts from IMD/IITM predicting continued ‘Poor’ air quality in the region over the following ..

Karnataka to Receive E-Buses Under PM E-Drive Scheme

The Ministry of Heavy Industries has received a formal proposal from the Government of Karnataka requesting the allocation of electric buses under the centrally sponsored PM E-Drive initiative. Karnataka’s Transport Minister, Shri Ramalinga Reddy, submitted the proposal, highlighting the state’s need to bolster urban public transport systems in major cities.Responding affirmatively, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, Shri H.D. Kumaraswamy, held discussions with senior ministry officials and assured Karnataka of full support from the Centre. He confirmed that the allocation proc..