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New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), Delhi, has achieved a remarkable medical milestone by performing a kidney transplant without putting the patient under general anesthesia. The procedure, conducted under epidural anesthesia, kept the patient awake while ensuring a safer and lower-risk surgery. Patient Had Long-Standing Kidney IssuesThe 42-year-old patient from Delhi had been suffering from kidney failure for several years and was on regular dialysis. The patient also had pre-existing conditions affecting the heart and other organs. Given the high risks associated with general anesthesia, the medical team decided to proceed with the transplant while keeping the patient awake. The donor kidney was provided by the patient’s mother. Targete...

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: Marking the first anniversary of the BJP government led by Delhi CM Reekha Gupta, the administration is set to launch four special initiatives for women. A grand event will be held at Indira Gandhi Stadium on February 19, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah also in attendance. Free Cylinder Scheme for Delhi ResidentsAs part of the celebrations, the government will implement a Free Cylinder Scheme recently approved in the cabinet for Holi and Diwali. Before Holi, the cost of one LPG cylinder, ₹853, will be directly credited to the bank accounts of ration card holders, benefiting around 17.5 lakh families. Launch of “Lakhpati Bitiya” SchemeOn the same day, the Lakhpati Bitiya scheme will be rolled out, offering interest-free loans to women to start business...

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah’s campaign for a drug-free India, the Delhi Police has pledged to make the capital city drug-free by 2027. Under the supervision of Police Commissioner Satish Golcha, the force is working relentlessly through enforcement, awareness, and community engagement to curb the misuse of drugs. Workshop with Education DirectorateAs part of this initiative, the police, in collaboration with the Education Directorate, Delhi Government, organized a workshop-cum-awareness program on the misuse of drugs at the Adarsh Auditorium, Police Headquarters, Jai Singh Road on Monday. Over 300 physical education teachers, instructors, and National Service Scheme (NSS) program officers from various schools partici...

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: Delhi is rapidly adopting electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its efforts to reduce pollution, but a shortage of charging infrastructure is posing a significant challenge to this green mobility drive. Huge Gap Between Demand and SupplyAccording to the latest State Action Plan submitted by the Delhi government to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the city currently has 8,008 EV charging points as of December 31, 2025. However, the actual requirement stands at 36,177 points, leaving a gap of 27,373 charging stations. Even with plans to double the number of points by the end of 2026, the supply will remain far below demand. Government Targets and PlansThe administration aims to increase the total number of charging points to 16,070 by Decembe...

New Delhi, February 10, 2026: The national capital is gearing up for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, an event described as even bigger than the G20 Summit in scale and importance. In preparation, Delhi Police and other security agencies have ramped up measures, deploying thousands of personnel across the city to ensure smooth and secure proceedings. Massive Security DeploymentAccording to sources, between 700 and 1,000 officers from each district of Delhi have been assigned to the summit’s security arrangements, totaling around 10,000 security personnel. Traffic management and crowd control will also see an extensive deployment of approximately 5,000 traffic police officers. The city has been divided into 10 traffic zones and 22 sectors for operational coordination. High-Tech Measur...