Delhi Daily Current Affairs: 16/08/2026

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No new scheme announcements were recorded in the official press releases today. Candidates are advised to check our Syllabus & Study Guides Hub for detailed articles on active national and state schemes.

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Here are the key government and administrative updates from Delhi compiled today:

• Delhi govt cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7% | Akashvani News: Delhi govt cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel from 25% to 7% | Akashvani News  newsonair.gov.in Source
• Delhi govt brings widow, disability pension beneficiaries under PMJAY: Delhi govt brings widow, disability pension beneficiaries under PMJAY  newsonair.gov.in Source
• Delhi Government To Implement E-Cabinet System: Delhi Government To Implement E-Cabinet System  Trak.in Source
• We want withdrawal of FIRs, not just closure: CJP's Saurav Das on Delhi govt decision | India News: We want withdrawal of FIRs, not just closure: CJP's Saurav Das on Delhi govt decision | India News  Hindustan Times Source
• Delhi govt's CJP stir order: What it means for protesters, police and 2,800 others: Delhi govt's CJP stir order: What it means for protesters, police and 2,800 others  The Times of India Source
• Good news for Delhi women: Rekha Gupta govt approves Lakshmi Yojana; eligible women to get Rs 2,500 every month — know how to register: Good news for Delhi women: Rekha Gupta govt approves Lakshmi Yojana; eligible women to get Rs 2,500 every month — know how to register  zeebiz.com Source
• Delhi HC seeks govt's stand on rejection of Vedanta Gujarat field contract extension: Delhi HC seeks govt's stand on rejection of Vedanta Gujarat field contract extension  livemint.com Source
• ‘He Is Not In Detention’: Delhi HC Backs Govt’s Decision To Hospitalise Sonam Wangchuk: ‘He Is Not In Detention’: Delhi HC Backs Govt’s Decision To Hospitalise Sonam Wangchuk  Outlook India Source
• Delhi govt approves Bill to make time-bound service delivery a legal right: Delhi govt approves Bill to make time-bound service delivery a legal right  Business Standard Source
• Delhi government cracks down on power discoms, directs CAG audit over ₹38,500 cr pending RAs – Here's what we know: Delhi government cracks down on power discoms, directs CAG audit over ₹38,500 cr pending RAs – Here's what we know  livemint.com Source

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Daily updates compiled from official government communications and press releases for 16/08/2026.
• Focus remains on policy execution, administrative approvals, and state developments.

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