Delhi minister Ashish Sood says the government is improving night shelter systems after the Coolie Camp tragedy, with new tenders underway and a review of assistance for affected families. Authorities are investigating the incident and ensuring safer arrangements for vulnerable communities.
EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar, at the conference on “50 Years of BWC” in Delhi, highlights major biosecurity gaps in the Global South and calls for stronger global cooperation. He reaffirms India’s commitment to the BWC, biosecurity capacity building, and nonproliferation of sensitive technologies.
Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announces withdrawal of GRAP-III restrictions, easing curbs on construction, schools, and work-from-home norms as air quality shows improvement; only GRAP-II measures remain in effect.