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Delhi Daily Current Affairs: 26/06/2026

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Economy & Finance: The Delhi government has slashed Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25% to 7% to boost regional connectivity. A massive Rs 39,290 crore package was also cleared by the Cabinet for various infrastructure projects.

Polity & Governance: The government is invoking the Disaster Management Act (2005) to empower District Magistrates (DMs) to take strict action against unauthorized construction. This move strengthens the administrative authority of DMs in urban governance.

Environment & Infrastructure: A scheme worth Rs 5,041 crore has been approved to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region to combat air pollution.

Agriculture: Farmers in the Delhi region will receive a compensation of Rs 75,000 per hectare for crop damage caused by unseasonal rains in the previous year.

Delhi government reduced VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25% to 7%.