87 students selected for Viksit Delhi CM Internship Programme

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said 87 students have been selected for the Viksit Delhi CM Internship Programme, which is starting from Monday, and they will work with the government during the next three months.

Under the internship programme, students pursuing graduation or post-graduation will work with the government for three months and will be paid a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000.

“As many as 9,000 students applied (for the internship programme) and 87 students were selected. There was complete transparency in their selection. They will undergo a three-month internship programme with the Delhi government,” Gupta told reporters.

She alleged that earlier these internships were done to satisfy political agenda and give financial benefits to only a few people.

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Celebrating 60 years of Nehru Park: a modern Indian masterpiece

After an extended rainy season that had kept regulars away, Nehru Park in Delhi is once again bustling with activity. With the skies clear, walkers, joggers, and yoga enthusiasts have returned to this iconic park, established in 1965. In one quiet corner, a reader sits under the shade of a tree, immersed in a novel, adding to the park’s serene charm.

Spanning 75 acres, Nehru Park was developed at a cost of Rs 20 lakh in 1965. Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri laid its foundation on February 25, 1965, and it opened to the public that September. As the park celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025, it remains a testament to India’s post-independence vision for public green spaces.

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On September 10, the Nepal Army imposed nationwide restrictions and a curfew following deadly anti-government demonstrations in Kathmandu. The protests forced the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, leaving several buildings ablaze and the nation on edge.