CM Rekha Gupta Launches 25 Atal Canteens, Delhi Reaches 100 Outlets

NEW DELHI, India — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched 25 new Atal Canteens in the national capital, taking the total number of outlets under the scheme to 100. The expansion came on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, with the Delhi government saying the canteens will provide nutritious meals for ₹5 to workers and families in need.

Azadi Chants Return to India’s Youth Protests

NEW DELHI, India — The word “Azadi”, once at the centre of intense political controversy on Indian university campuses, has returned as a prominent chant among a new generation of student protesters. During the 2026 youth-led demonstrations in New Delhi, the slogan was heard alongside demands for education reforms, following protests over examination irregularities and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Pezeshkian to Visit Delhi for BRICS Summit

NEW DELHI, India — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS Summit in September, according to Iranian sources cited in the supplied report. The visit comes as India prepares to host the 18th BRICS Summit under its 2026 chairship, with the grouping’s discussions expected to take place against the backdrop of continuing tensions in West Asia.