A team of botanists and biochemists from Delhi University has discovered a new species of medicinal plant in the Delhi Ridge forest that shows remarkable anti-cancer properties in laboratory tests. The plant, named “Delhia anticancerensis,” represents the first new medicinal plant species discovered in an urban forest in over five decades. The discovery was made…
Delhi’s traditional retail markets are experiencing a remarkable renaissance, with sales increasing by 40% in the first quarter of 2025, driven by innovative e-commerce integration and digital transformation initiatives. This surge represents a significant turnaround for markets that were struggling against competition from shopping malls and pure e-commerce players. The transformation is being led by…
Delhi’s economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, recording an 8.7% GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2025, significantly outpacing the national average of 6.3%. This robust performance marks the capital’s strongest quarterly growth in over a decade and positions Delhi as one of India’s fastest-growing regional economies. The growth has been primarily…
A Delhi-based startup, AquaInnovate, has developed a groundbreaking water purification system that uses solar energy to produce clean drinking water at one-tenth the cost of conventional methods. The technology, which has been in development for three years, could potentially provide affordable clean water to millions of people in water-scarce regions. The system uses a combination…
Delhi has become the first city in India to implement a comprehensive AI-powered traffic management system, revolutionizing how traffic flow is monitored and controlled across the capital. The new system, developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi and several tech startups, uses artificial intelligence to analyze real-time traffic data and optimize signal timings dynamically. The system…
The Delhi government has unveiled plans to install 100 new smart classrooms in government schools across the city, marking a significant step towards digital transformation in public education. The initiative, with a budget of ₹25 crore, aims to enhance the learning experience for over 50,000 students in underserved areas. The smart classrooms will be equipped…
Delhi University has announced the introduction of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence and Data Science programs starting from the 2025 academic session. The new courses are designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in these rapidly evolving fields and will be offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The university will launch a Bachelor of…