Delhi has inducted 500 electric buses into its public transport network and launched an interstate e‑bus service connecting the capital with Panipat. The additions increase the city’s electric fleet, aim to improve connectivity and are part of broader transport and sustainability plans.

Ahead of their second group match against Namibia in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian cricket team opted to cancel an optional practice session in Delhi. The decision comes as a planned rest day with training scheduled later, following their first‑game win over the USA.

Uttar Pradesh’s poll authorities are setting up voter help desks at electoral roll hearings to assist citizens with the special summary revision process. The initiative aims to resolve queries, support registration, and boost inclusion of young voters and women ahead of elections.

Amitec Electronics has set up an electronic warfare system design and manufacturing facility at the Aligarh node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor with an investment of around ₹330 crore. Phase‑1 of the Aligarh node is fully allotted, and Phase‑2 development is underway.

Trial operations have started on the remaining 8 km stretch of Kanpur Metro Corridor 1 between Kanpur Central and Naubasta. The section is expected to open for passengers within three months, improving urban mobility and reducing travel time across the city.

The Uttar Pradesh Secondary Education Board will introduce a 7-digit verification code on NCERT textbooks for the 2026-27 session to ensure genuine, affordable books reach students. The move aims to reduce counterfeit and overpriced materials, with monitoring and penalties for non-compliance.

The Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation has awarded its first consultancy contract for the Lucknow Metro’s east‑west corridor, marking a key milestone in the project’s Phase 1B. The ₹15.9 crore contract will cover detailed design work for both elevated and underground sections.

Uttar Pradesh plans to expand sugarcane-based intercropping with oilseeds and pulses from 2026–27 to 2030–31 to enhance land use, increase farmers’ income, and improve crop diversity. Authorities are tasked with roadmaps and support frameworks.

India’s budget for 2026‑27 includes proposals for seven new high‑speed rail corridors, notably Delhi‑Varanasi and Varanasi‑Siliguri. These lines aim to shorten travel times, improve regional connectivity and support economic growth across northern and eastern India.

The SHE‑Marts initiative, announced in the Union Budget 2026, intends to help rural women transition from loan‑based livelihoods to enterprise ownership. The programme builds on existing self‑help group schemes and aims to provide market access, capital support and training for women‑led enterprises.