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On Saturday, the Delhi Metro will launch operations at an unprecedented 4 AM from all its terminal stations. To assist the Ministry of Defence, special pre-vended QR tickets will be available exclusively for guests and genuine invitees at the event, simplifying their travel. The closest metro stations to the venue include Lal Qila, Jama Masjid, and Delhi Gate.

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Delhi Metro will begin services at 4 AM on August 15 for Independence Day. Extensive road closures and diversions will be in effect around the Red Fort. Special QR tickets are provided for guests attending the Red Fort celebrations. Commuters should plan journeys in advance due to traffic restrictions. Goods vehicles and interstate buses will face significant movement limitations.

Approved by the Delhi Development Authority, the Master Plan of Delhi 2047 targets the anticipated population surge to 3.2 crore in the upcoming years. This comprehensive plan revises floor area ratios, minimizes land pooling development areas, and outlines new farmhouse regulations. It also prioritizes the Yamuna floodplain and includes strategies for redevelopment of aging housing societies alongside a push for transit-oriented developments.

Construction has commenced on Noida's Sector 62 skywalk after initial delays. This project aims to significantly reduce pedestrian jaywalking and traffic disruptions. The four-meter-wide structure will connect all four arms of the busy crossing. It will integrate with the existing footbridge, ensuring safe passage over roads. The skywalk is expected to be completed within eight to nine months.

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The projects are expected to be developed in three years.

During recent station closures in Delhi, the Metro saw a noticeable drop in passenger journeys. Several key stations in central Delhi were closed due to student protests and heightened security measures. These disruptions particularly impacted commuters heading to vital government and business districts. The protests were initiated by the Cockroach Janta Party in response to reported examination irregularities. The demonstrations ended following the resignation of the Union Education Minister.

Delhi Metro will add fifteen new interchange stations, including five triple-interchange hubs. New triple-interchange stations will include New Delhi, Inderlok, Lajpat Nagar, Central Secretariat, and Azadpur. These expansions will significantly strengthen Delhi Metro's role as public transport's backbone. Passenger data shows most commuters transfer to other lines to reach their destinations. The network's total length will increase with ongoing phase IV and phase V(A) corridor constructions.

Delhi Metro restrictions will continue for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET paper leak. The dmrc said 18 stations will remain closed from 7.30 am until further orders, while Airport Express services will be restricted. Commuters have criticised the repeated closures and disruption caused by the security measures.

Eighteen Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi will close Saturday morning. These closures are due to ongoing protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. Passenger entry and exit services will be unavailable at these locations. However, interchange services will remain operational at select stations. Commuters are advised to plan their journeys carefully during this period.

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has been reorganized into two distinct departments. The Department of Capital Development will now oversee Delhi's infrastructure and development projects. Meanwhile, the Department of Urban Development will focus on national housing policy and urban schemes. Key real estate bodies like DDA and RERA now fall under separate administrative wings. This restructuring aims to improve the administration of the national capital and urban development.

Seventeen Delhi Metro stations are closed today due to ongoing CJP protests. Commuters and tourists should expect significant travel disruptions in central Delhi areas. Trains will bypass these closed stations, requiring passengers to use alternative stops. Authorities advise checking official advisories and allowing extra travel time. This marks the third consecutive day of metro closures amid security concerns.