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Delhi Speeds Up Local Projects With Fund Reforms

To accelerate infrastructure development, increase transparency, and eliminate financial bottlenecks, the Delhi government has introduced reforms to the Chief Minister Development Fund (CMDF) and the MLA Local Area Development (MLALAD) Fund, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Thursday.Under the revised policy, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is now authorised to execute development projects using CMDF and MLALAD funds. Previously, such works could only be undertaken by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FC) or the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Developm..

PM To Inaugurate Sustainable Kartavya Bhavan on 6 August

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate Kartavya Bhavan at Kartavya Path, Delhi, on 6 August at approximately 12:15 PM. Later in the day, he is set to address a public programme at 6:30 PM.The inauguration marks a major step in delivering the government’s vision of modern, efficient, and citizen-focused governance. Kartavya Bhavan – 03, the first of several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings under the Central Vista redevelopment, will streamline administrative operations and improve policy coordination.By co-locating key ministries and embracing cutting-edge infrastruc..

DoT Cuts Telecom Security Testing Fees By Up To 95 per cent

In a major step to enhance ease of doing business and reduce the compliance burden on the telecom and ICT sectors, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a reduction of up to 95 per cent in security test evaluation fees under the Communication Security Certification Scheme (ComSec). The revised fee structure comes into effect from 1 August 2025 and is particularly aimed at benefiting domestic manufacturers, especially micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).Previously ranging between Rs 2,00,000 and Rs 3,50,000 depending on the category of equipment, the revised fees are ..