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Explained: How Candace Owens fell out of favour with MAGA over Erika Kirk | World News

Explained: How Candace Owens fell out of favour with MAGA over Erika Kirk | World News

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Candace Owens built her career by doing what few conservatives dared to do with such theatrical conviction. She attacked the cultural consensus, mocked liberal orthodoxy, and positioned herself as the MAGA movement’s most articulate provocateur. For years, that aggression made her indispensable. Then she turned the same instinct inward. The target was Erika Kirk, widow…

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Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: Airlines will now provide a “look-in option” for a period of 48 hours after booking a ticket during which a passenger can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except fare difference, if the departure date is at least 7 and 15 days hence for domestic and international flights, respectively. Airlines will need to ensure refunds within 14 days and they will no longer be allowed to levy any charge for a name correction being made within 24 hours of the booking being made on their website.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has from Thursday revised refund rules and introduced passenger-friendly measures in what is often a painful process for travellers. “In case of purchase of ticket through travel agent/portal, onus of refund shall lie with airlines as agents are their appointed representatives. Airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 14 working days,” the amended rules issued by DGCA chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai say.“In the event of ticket cancellations due to a medical emergency, where the passenger or a family member listed on the same PNR gets admitted/hospitalised during the travel period, airlines may provide either a refund or a credit shell. For all other situations, refunds will be issued once an opinion on the passenger’s fitness to travel certificate is received from an airline’s aerospace medicine specialist/ DGCA empanelled aerospace medicine specialist,” reads another amendment introduced in the rules.The regulator has ruled that airlines “shall not levy any additional charge for correction in the name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking, when the ticket is booked directly through the airline website.”About the 48-hour lock-in period, the amended rule says: “During this period passengers can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except for the normal prevailing fare for the revised flight for which the ticket is sought to be amended. This facility shall not be available for a flight whose departure is less than 7 days for domestic flight and 15 days for international flight from booking date when ticket is booked directly through the airline website. Beyond 48 hours of initial booking time, this option is not available and the passenger has to pay the relevant cancellation fees for amendment.”The move to make the process a little passenger-friendly comes as the regulator admits: “The issue of refund of tickets by airlines has become a major source of grievance amongst passengers.” A majority of the complaints are about: Delay in refund of unused tickets; amount refunded against cancelled tickets; not refunding ticket amount but asking passengers to use that money to make another booking in a stipulated time period.“While govt is committed not to interfere in the commercial practices of airlines, the volume of the complaints necessitates some affirmative action to safeguard the interest of the traveling public. The matter has been discussed in several meetings with the airlines with no improvement in the system adopted by airlines for refund of tickets. It is now considered that the onus rests with govt to fix some minimum benchmarks, as far as the refund policy is concerned in order to stem the growing dissatisfaction among the passengers regarding the refund procedures adopted by some airlines,” the regulator says.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands AccountabilityUmmah Politics Erupts As Pakistan Targets Israel’s Hexagon Alliance Plan Naming India A Key AllyIndian Army Showcases Combat Power Near India-Pak Border123PhotostoriesFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?From ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Toxic’ and ‘King’: Looking at 2026’s MOST EXPENSIVE films in BollywoodHow to make Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Sabzi for dinnerDipika Kakar breaks down after meeting her mother in-law in the hospital; gets discharged after her cyst removal surgery123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: Airlines will now provide a “look-in option” for a period of 48 hours after booking a ticket during which a passenger can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except fare difference, if the departure date is at least 7 and 15 days hence for domestic and international flights, respectively. Airlines will need to ensure refunds within 14 days and they will no longer be allowed to levy any charge for a name correction being made within 24 hours of the booking being made on their website.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has from Thursday revised refund rules and introduced passenger-friendly measures in what is often a painful process for travellers. “In case of purchase of ticket through travel agent/portal, onus of refund shall lie with airlines as agents are their appointed representatives. Airlines shall ensure that the refund process is completed within 14 working days,” the amended rules issued by DGCA chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai say.“In the event of ticket cancellations due to a medical emergency, where the passenger or a family member listed on the same PNR gets admitted/hospitalised during the travel period, airlines may provide either a refund or a credit shell. For all other situations, refunds will be issued once an opinion on the passenger’s fitness to travel certificate is received from an airline’s aerospace medicine specialist/ DGCA empanelled aerospace medicine specialist,” reads another amendment introduced in the rules.The regulator has ruled that airlines “shall not levy any additional charge for correction in the name of the same person when the error is pointed out by the passenger within 24 hours of making the booking, when the ticket is booked directly through the airline website.”About the 48-hour lock-in period, the amended rule says: “During this period passengers can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except for the normal prevailing fare for the revised flight for which the ticket is sought to be amended. This facility shall not be available for a flight whose departure is less than 7 days for domestic flight and 15 days for international flight from booking date when ticket is booked directly through the airline website. Beyond 48 hours of initial booking time, this option is not available and the passenger has to pay the relevant cancellation fees for amendment.”The move to make the process a little passenger-friendly comes as the regulator admits: “The issue of refund of tickets by airlines has become a major source of grievance amongst passengers.” A majority of the complaints are about: Delay in refund of unused tickets; amount refunded against cancelled tickets; not refunding ticket amount but asking passengers to use that money to make another booking in a stipulated time period.“While govt is committed not to interfere in the commercial practices of airlines, the volume of the complaints necessitates some affirmative action to safeguard the interest of the traveling public. The matter has been discussed in several meetings with the airlines with no improvement in the system adopted by airlines for refund of tickets. It is now considered that the onus rests with govt to fix some minimum benchmarks, as far as the refund policy is concerned in order to stem the growing dissatisfaction among the passengers regarding the refund procedures adopted by some airlines,” the regulator says.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands AccountabilityUmmah Politics Erupts As Pakistan Targets Israel’s Hexagon Alliance Plan Naming India A Key AllyIndian Army Showcases Combat Power Near India-Pak Border123PhotostoriesFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?From ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Toxic’ and ‘King’: Looking at 2026’s MOST EXPENSIVE films in BollywoodHow to make Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Sabzi for dinnerDipika Kakar breaks down after meeting her mother in-law in the hospital; gets discharged after her cyst removal surgery123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

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NEW DELHI: Airlines will now provide a “look-in option” for a period of 48 hours after booking a ticket during which a passenger can cancel or amend the ticket without any additional charges, except fare difference, if the departure date is at least 7 and 15 days hence for domestic and international flights, respectively. Airlines…

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Ritesh Sidhwani on ‘Boong’s BAFTA success and theatrical release plans: ‘A big one for the fraternity’

Ritesh Sidhwani on ‘Boong’s BAFTA success and theatrical release plans: ‘A big one for the fraternity’

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Ritesh Sidhwani praised the BAFTA victory of the Manipuri film ‘Boong’ as a landmark achievement for Indian cinema, noting that it is the first Indian film ever to win the Best Children’s and Family Film award. Ritesh Sidhwani has called the BAFTA win for Manipuri film ‘Boong’ a historic milestone for Indian cinema. The film…

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SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying it ran contrary to India’s long-standing policy of maintaining a moral and balanced position in global affairs.Mehbooba told reporters much of the international community had distanced itself from Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu following the International Criminal Court’s indictments against him. “The prime minister should not be seen embracing such leaders.”CPM MLA MY Tarigami posted a party statement on X, saying the visit came at a time Israel was “killing scores of innocent people”.Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was the lone functionarty of governing NC to oppose the visit. Responding to Modi’s statement that he carried the “greetings of 1.4 billion Indians”, Mehdi said on social media, “No, not my greetings. Give them my curses for their illegal occupation of Palestine and the genocide in Gaza.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Navy’s New Hunter, INS Anjadip To Targets Submarines Close To CoastFair Pay, Consent, Online Safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw Draws Red Line For Digital Platforms’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands Accountability123PhotostoriesHoli 2026: How to make classic Malpua at home10 must-try Chicken snacks for Holi party at homeFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsFrom admitting affairs with Russian women to regretting divorce with Melinda French Gates: 5 times Bill Gates regretted his decisions — And what they teach us about power and psychologyWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying it ran contrary to India’s long-standing policy of maintaining a moral and balanced position in global affairs.Mehbooba told reporters much of the international community had distanced itself from Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu following the International Criminal Court’s indictments against him. “The prime minister should not be seen embracing such leaders.”CPM MLA MY Tarigami posted a party statement on X, saying the visit came at a time Israel was “killing scores of innocent people”.Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi was the lone functionarty of governing NC to oppose the visit. Responding to Modi’s statement that he carried the “greetings of 1.4 billion Indians”, Mehdi said on social media, “No, not my greetings. Give them my curses for their illegal occupation of Palestine and the genocide in Gaza.”End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndian Navy’s New Hunter, INS Anjadip To Targets Submarines Close To CoastFair Pay, Consent, Online Safety: Ashwini Vaishnaw Draws Red Line For Digital Platforms’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands Accountability123PhotostoriesHoli 2026: How to make classic Malpua at home10 must-try Chicken snacks for Holi party at homeFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsFrom admitting affairs with Russian women to regretting divorce with Melinda French Gates: 5 times Bill Gates regretted his decisions — And what they teach us about power and psychologyWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

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SRINAGAR: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti criticised PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying it ran contrary to India’s long-standing policy of maintaining a moral and balanced position in global affairs.Mehbooba told reporters much of the international community had distanced itself from Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu following the International Criminal Court’s indictments against him. “The prime…

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PM Modi to inaugurate Micron’s semiconductor ATMP plant in Gujarat on February 28

PM Modi to inaugurate Micron’s semiconductor ATMP plant in Gujarat on February 28

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate US-based chipmaker Micron Technology’s semiconductor assembly and testing plant at Sanand in Gujarat on Saturday(February 28).The state-of-the-art ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging) facility has been set up with an investment of Rs 22,516 crore. Located near Ahmedabad, the Sanand plant marks a major step in India’s semiconductor journey…

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PSSSB excise and taxation inspector recruitment 2026: Apply for 197 posts before March 6; direct link here

PSSSB excise and taxation inspector recruitment 2026: Apply for 197 posts before March 6; direct link here

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The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board will close the application window for the Excise and Taxation Inspector recruitment on March 6, 2026. Candidates who have not yet applied must complete the online registration before the deadline. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 01/2026. A total of 197 vacancies have been announced for the…

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Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda wedding: Kalyani Priyadarshan shares emotional varmala moment, ‘As she walked toward him…’

Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda wedding: Kalyani Priyadarshan shares emotional varmala moment, ‘As she walked toward him…’

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began a new chapter on Thursday as they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur, surrounded by family and close friends. Among those present was close friend Kalyani Priyadarshan, who shared a breathtaking glimpse from the couple’s varmala ceremony. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began a new chapter…

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‘Heavy clashes’: Afghanistan says it has launched retaliatory strikes after Pakistani air raids

‘Heavy clashes’: Afghanistan says it has launched retaliatory strikes after Pakistani air raids

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Afghanistan’s military authorities have said they have begun carrying out strikes against Pakistan in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan territory.In a statement issued by the media office of a military corps in eastern Afghanistan, officials said “heavy clashes” broke out on Thursday night. Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan; Massive Civilian Casualties Reported In Overnight Air…

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Candace Owens challenges Erika Kirk’s single mother claim in Bride of Charlie series and questions role of her stepfather

Candace Owens challenges Erika Kirk’s single mother claim in Bride of Charlie series and questions role of her stepfather

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Candace Owens challenges Erika Kirk’s single mother claim in Bride of Charlie series and questions role of her stepfather (Image via Getty) Candace Owens is making new claims about Erika Kirk. On Wednesday, Candace Owens released the first episode of her new series titled Bride of Charlie. In the episode, she questioned parts of Erika…

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is ramping up the city’s power capabilities for the next 50 years, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday after inaugurating a project to shift overhead electricity wires underground in Chandni Chowk.Addressing the gathering, Gupta said that 28 roads and streets in Old Delhi, including Kucha Mahajani, Bhagirath Palace, Jama Masjid Road, and Nai Sadak, will be freed from hanging electricity cables. The project will cost Rs 160 crore.The work will be carried out in phases during night hours to minimise disruption to daily life and traffic movement, a statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO) said.Around 10,000 consumers will directly benefit from the project, which will reduce fire hazards and weather-related power disruptions, improve supply reliability and significantly beautify the historic precinct, the statement said.According to Gupta, the government is pushing electric vehicle adoption in a big way, which will have a direct bearing on the need for more power.The chief minister said the government will also revive the historic Town Hall building as a monument.A total of 52.5 km of overhead wiring in Chandni Chowk will be shifted underground to enhance safety and reliability while preserving the area’s heritage character, officials said.The chief minister also laid the foundation for BYPL’s 66/11 KV, 63 MVA gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) indoor grid at Mandoli, and four standalone utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) across south and west Delhi.The officials said a digital twin-enabled system will introduce real-time intelligence and predictive monitoring to Old Delhi’s modernised power network.The Mandoli GIS indoor grid to be constructed for Rs 55.5 crore will strengthen the power backbone of north-east Delhi and benefit nearly 1.5 lakh consumers, the statement said.It is targeted to be complete within 18 months, it added.The residents of Mandoli, Harsh Vihar, Bank Colony and adjoining areas will receive a more stable and reliable electricity supply, it said.The Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Mandoli Jail and a DTC EV bus depot will also receive assured power, the statement added.The BESS project by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) will have a total capacity of 55.5 MW, and will benefit around 50,000 consumers in the Shivalik, 1,28,000 in Dwarka (G-5), 16,000 in Dwarka (G-7), and 28,000 consumers in Goyla Khurd with seamless supply, according to the statement.All projects are targeted for commissioning before March 2027.The statement said the battery systems will help reduce peak-hour load shedding, improve voltage stability and strengthen the grid, adding that the technology is environmentally sustainable and supports clean energy transition.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands AccountabilityUmmah Politics Erupts As Pakistan Targets Israel’s Hexagon Alliance Plan Naming India A Key AllyIndian Army Showcases Combat Power Near India-Pak Border123PhotostoriesFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsFrom admitting affairs with Russian women to regretting divorce with Melinda French Gates: 5 times Bill Gates regretted his decisions — And what they teach us about power and psychologyWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?From ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Toxic’ and ‘King’: Looking at 2026’s MOST EXPENSIVE films in BollywoodHow to make Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Sabzi for dinner123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is ramping up the city’s power capabilities for the next 50 years, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday after inaugurating a project to shift overhead electricity wires underground in Chandni Chowk.Addressing the gathering, Gupta said that 28 roads and streets in Old Delhi, including Kucha Mahajani, Bhagirath Palace, Jama Masjid Road, and Nai Sadak, will be freed from hanging electricity cables. The project will cost Rs 160 crore.The work will be carried out in phases during night hours to minimise disruption to daily life and traffic movement, a statement issued by the chief minister’s office (CMO) said.Around 10,000 consumers will directly benefit from the project, which will reduce fire hazards and weather-related power disruptions, improve supply reliability and significantly beautify the historic precinct, the statement said.According to Gupta, the government is pushing electric vehicle adoption in a big way, which will have a direct bearing on the need for more power.The chief minister said the government will also revive the historic Town Hall building as a monument.A total of 52.5 km of overhead wiring in Chandni Chowk will be shifted underground to enhance safety and reliability while preserving the area’s heritage character, officials said.The chief minister also laid the foundation for BYPL’s 66/11 KV, 63 MVA gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) indoor grid at Mandoli, and four standalone utility-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS) across south and west Delhi.The officials said a digital twin-enabled system will introduce real-time intelligence and predictive monitoring to Old Delhi’s modernised power network.The Mandoli GIS indoor grid to be constructed for Rs 55.5 crore will strengthen the power backbone of north-east Delhi and benefit nearly 1.5 lakh consumers, the statement said.It is targeted to be complete within 18 months, it added.The residents of Mandoli, Harsh Vihar, Bank Colony and adjoining areas will receive a more stable and reliable electricity supply, it said.The Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Mandoli Jail and a DTC EV bus depot will also receive assured power, the statement added.The BESS project by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) will have a total capacity of 55.5 MW, and will benefit around 50,000 consumers in the Shivalik, 1,28,000 in Dwarka (G-5), 16,000 in Dwarka (G-7), and 28,000 consumers in Goyla Khurd with seamless supply, according to the statement.All projects are targeted for commissioning before March 2027.The statement said the battery systems will help reduce peak-hour load shedding, improve voltage stability and strengthen the grid, adding that the technology is environmentally sustainable and supports clean energy transition.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos’We Do See A Role, But..’: India Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan As Modi, Israel PM Discuss US-Iran Conflict‘India Essential To Middle East Future’: Israeli Prez Herzog Tells PM Modi, Lauds Economic Growth’UPI Will Be Used In Israel’: PM Modi After Key Meet With Netanyahu, Pushes India-Israel FTAI&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Sounds Big Alert On Cybercrime, Pushes Fair Revenue For CreatorsJamaat Chief Exposes Political Faultline In Bangladesh, Backs Yunus After President’s Big Charge’Owe India A Great Lot Of Debt’: Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hails PM Modi During Joint StatementFrom Rajasthan to Assam: India is Building Highway Airstrips for Modern Warfare’Heads Must Roll’: Centre Says Sorry Over NCERT Chapter, Supreme Court Demands AccountabilityUmmah Politics Erupts As Pakistan Targets Israel’s Hexagon Alliance Plan Naming India A Key AllyIndian Army Showcases Combat Power Near India-Pak Border123PhotostoriesFrom red aalta to warrior-gold cuffs: Vijay Deverakonda’s wedding look screams maximalist groom energyDelhi’s 61-km road along with Najafgarh drain corridor to ease traffic and boost connectivityWorld’s 8 most stressful cities to live in and their biggest pressure pointsNot just the clothes! Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s heritage wedding jewellery has the internet talking1500 kg fake paneer and mawa seized in Ghaziabad: 8 smart alternatives for popular dishes for the Holi celebrationWhat sets luxury cars apart? 5 features you won’t find in economy modelsFrom admitting affairs with Russian women to regretting divorce with Melinda French Gates: 5 times Bill Gates regretted his decisions — And what they teach us about power and psychologyWalking at 12-3-30 for weight loss: Can this low-impact routine help you lose fat effectively?From ‘Ramayana’ and ‘Dhurandhar’ to ‘Toxic’ and ‘King’: Looking at 2026’s MOST EXPENSIVE films in BollywoodHow to make Amritsari Aloo Wadi Ki Sabzi for dinner123Hot PicksNew Indian Railways reformsSaudi poultry import banGold rate todayBihar wedding shootIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingNFL Trade NewsJason KelceBrittany MahomesHow to get Iron Man Skin in FortniteBank Holidays in MarchStephen Curry WifeSaudi Arabia Poultry BansKamal Maula Mosque DisputeBhojshala Madhya PradeshSalman Agha Wife

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NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is ramping up the city’s power capabilities for the next 50 years, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Wednesday after inaugurating a project to shift overhead electricity wires underground in Chandni Chowk.Addressing the gathering, Gupta said that 28 roads and streets in Old Delhi, including Kucha Mahajani, Bhagirath Palace, Jama…

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Louisiana governor asks US Education Department to expand DEI probe across public colleges

Louisiana governor asks US Education Department to expand DEI probe across public colleges

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A dispute over budget language in Louisiana has expanded into a broader test of how diversity efforts in higher education are defined under federal civil rights law.Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has asked the U.S. Department of Education to investigate every public college in the state to identify diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that he argues…

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Ileana D’Cruz calls out unrealistic expectations around Rihanna’s post-pregnancy body: ‘This makes me so mad’

Ileana D’Cruz calls out unrealistic expectations around Rihanna’s post-pregnancy body: ‘This makes me so mad’

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Ileana D’Cruz strongly stood up for Rihanna after online trolls body‑shamed the singer following childbirth. Calling out the “unrealistic expectations” forced on new mothers in showbiz, D’Cruz praised Rihanna for proudly owning her post-pregnancy body. Rihanna has previously said she wants to dress in ways that celebrate, not hide, her “little pouch” after having kids….

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India batting comes back to life, keeps T20 World Cup campaign alive

India batting comes back to life, keeps T20 World Cup campaign alive

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Axar Patel celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Zimbabwe’s Tadiwanashe Marumani during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 cricket match between India and Zimbabwe, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai. (PTI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Chennai: It took them five matches but India’s batting finally clicked and registered the second-highest total in T20…

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