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The Delhi government took swift action on Sunday following severe waterlogging at Minto Bridge, ordering the immediate suspension of the Junior Engineer and the pump operator responsible for the site, government sources confirmed.

The Delhi government's fare-free public transport (FFPT) scheme for women, launched in October 2019 by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has significantly improved access to jobs, education, and healthcare for women, particularly from low-income households. A research paper titled Fare-free Bus Travel Scheme for Women: Lessons from Delhi, released by the World Resources Institute (WRI) India, highlighted the scheme’s impact on women's mobility and financial independence.

The Delhi government has declared February 12, 2025, as a holiday on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, according to an official notification issued on Monday.

In a bid to tackle the worsening air quality in the national capital, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, urging the central government to convene an urgent meeting with relevant stakeholders to expedite the approval process for cloud seeding. This weather modification technique aims to mitigate the anticipated rise in air pollution levels following the Diwali festivities.

Senior IAS officer Dharmendra has been appointed as the new Chief Secretary of the Delhi government, effective September 1. Dharmendra, a 1989-batch officer from the AGMUT cadre, is currently serving as the Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh.

The Delhi government has approached the Centre and the Supreme Court to request additional water supplies from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh due to a severe water shortage in the national capital. This crisis coincides with Delhi's temperature nearing the 50 degrees Celsius mark.

Around 70 students from a government school in Delhi's Dabri area were hospitalized after consuming a mid-day meal. The Delhi government has issued a show cause notice to the mid-day meal provider, and officials are investigating the incident.

The implementation of the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme, 2023 is currently pending approval from the competent authority, as stated by the Delhi government. The scheme aims to regulate bike taxis in the city and ensure compliance with necessary safety measures. The government emphasized the importance of fulfilling conditions such as police verification, installation of GPS devices, panic buttons, and more to ensure the safety of passengers and promote road safety.