Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on BJP booth-level workers to expose the failures of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. During the 'Mera Booth Sabse Majboot' program, the PM instructed workers to document and share evidence of AAP's inability to improve basic amenities such as drainage, waste management, and other essential services. He stated that this initiative would help reveal AAP's shortcomings to the public and highlight the need f

As Delhi Assembly elections approach, political tensions have escalated between the ruling AAP and the Opposition BJP. The controversy erupted after Arvind Kejriwal, the AAP convener and former Chief Minister, made a comment at an election rally comparing BJP leaders to Raavan, the antagonist from the Ramayana. Kejriwal referred to the episode in the Ramayana when Raavan, disguised as a golden deer, tricks Sita into asking Lord Ram to chase it, leading to her abduction. Kejriwal use

Delhi is facing a pollution crisis as dense fog and an air quality index (AQI) dangerously close to the ‘severe’ category prompt the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to reintroduce stricter pollution measures under GRAP-3 and GRAP-4. These measures were only revoked recently, with the AQI at 396 at 6 pm and expected to exceed the 400 mark. In response to the deteriorating air quality and in compliance with Supreme Court orders, the CAQM has immediately enforc

In a controversial remark made on Wednesday, senior BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made a sexist comment about Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, a senior leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections. At a rally in the capital, Bidhuri compared Atishi's actions to a deer roaming the streets, saying that she was now "roaming the city like a deer in the forest" when, according to him, she had never previously met the people of Delhi. Bidhuri's comm

The ongoing battle between the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Arvind Kejriwal, the chief of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), took a significant turn today with the Ministry of Home Affairs giving its nod for the prosecution of Kejriwal. This decision is connected to the ongoing money laundering case linked to the controversial Delhi excise policy. Earlier, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, had already granted permission for the prosecution of the former Delhi Chief Minister. T

With the Delhi elections just weeks away, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP are intensifying their efforts to win the support of voters from urban slums, a significant part of the capital's electorate. The AAP has renewed its charge that Delhi's Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved a land use change in Shakur Basti, which could negatively affect the slum dwellers in the area. To back this claim, AAP has released a document containing the minutes from a Delhi Development Authority (D

Dense fog enveloped parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) this morning, significantly reducing visibility and resulting in disruptions to travel. More than 150 flights were delayed, with an average delay of 41 minutes, as reported by aviation website FlightRadar24. Additionally, around 26 trains were delayed or cancelled due to the thick fog. The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) confirmed that departures were impacted but assured travelers that CAT III-compliant fligh

Delhi Police have apprehended a Class 12 student for his involvement in a series of bomb hoaxes that caused panic across numerous schools in the national capital. According to officials, the minor’s motive was to avoid taking his school exams, and he resorted to sending bomb threat emails to trigger fear and force exam cancellations. The student sent bomb threats to at least six different schools, deliberately excluding his own institution from the list. In one instance, he se

 In a significant political development ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), announced that both the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Samajwadi Party (SP) had pledged their support for his party. The former Delhi Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and SP President Akhilesh Yadav for their backing, recalling their previous support during the 2020 Delhi elections. Kejriwal

Dramatic scenes unfolded outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence when Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj, arrived to refute BJP’s claims about a luxurious upgrade. The BJP had accused Kejriwal of spending public money on lavish renovations to the Chief Minister's bungalow at 6, Flagstaff Road, calling it "Sheeshmahal," allegedly featuring a golden toilet, swimming pool, and minibar. In respo

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for February 5, 2025, with votes being counted on February 8. Over 1.55 crore voters in the national capital will participate in the election to choose members of the 8th Delhi Assembly. A total of 13,033 polling stations will be set up across 70 constituencies, 12 of which are reserved. The Election Commission revealed that polling will take place in a single phase, with the last date

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi was visibly emotional during a press conference today after BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri made controversial remarks about her father. Atishi, struggling to control her tears, expressed disbelief at the level of personal attack made against her elderly father. Bidhuri, a BJP candidate running against Atishi in the Kalkaji constituency, had targeted her over her surname and made unfounded accusations about her family’s past, including alleging their involvement wi

A dense fog blanket has gripped Delhi and parts of North India, causing severe disruptions in daily life. The dense fog has reduced visibility to near zero, particularly affecting flight and train operations. At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, 202 flights were delayed as visibility dropped significantly. The fog has also caused delays in train services, with over 24 trains, including major routes like the Ayodhya Express and Gorakhdham Express, running late. The wea

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a series of transformative development projects in New Delhi. The initiatives include the opening of 1,675 newly constructed flats for residents of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) clusters under the slum rehabilitation program, aimed at providing better living conditions with modern amenities. In addition, PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for a new Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh, which will offer state-of-the-art facilities for h

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recently addressed Chief Minister Atishi in a letter filled with both praise and sharp criticism directed at her predecessor, Arvind Kejriwal. Saxena expressed disappointment over Kejriwal's remark calling Atishi a "temporary Chief Minister," emphasizing that such a comment disrespects the democratic principles laid out by India's Constitution. He clarified that there is no such position, calling the remark an insult to the President of In

In a major setback to the unity of the opposition bloc, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded that Congress be removed from the INDIA alliance unless the party takes action against its Delhi leader, Ajay Maken. AAP leaders Atishi and Sanjay Singh accused Maken of helping the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, claiming that Maken's statements were made at the BJP's behest. The dispute intensified when Maken called AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal "anti-national," a comm

The Delhi High Court has denied anticipatory bail to former IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar, who is facing serious charges of forgery, cheating, and attempting to deceive authorities in order to secure benefits for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam. Khedkar is accused of falsely claiming physical and mental disabilities, altering her name and surname, and forging an OBC certificate to qualify for the examination. The court observed that her actions were part of a larger conspir

A fire broke out at the Udaan Bhawan office complex, located near Safdarjung airport in South Delhi, on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred at around 12:54 pm, was reported from the building's basement, specifically from the battery room in the second basement. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported so far. The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) responded swiftly, deploying five fire tenders to control the blaze. The fire has now been brought under control, and a police team was

On Friday, at least six schools in Delhi, including Delhi Public School in East of Kailash, Salwan School, Modern School, and Cambridge School, received bomb threats via email. This marks the second such incident this week, following a similar scare on December 9 when over 40 schools in the city received similar threats. The emails claimed that explosives had been planted within the school premises, warning of potential bomb blasts on December 13 and 14, particularly targeting schools with sc

Delhi has recorded its coldest morning of the season today, with the temperature dropping to 4.9 degrees Celsius, significantly lower than the season's average by five notches, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The relative humidity was recorded at 64% at 8.30 am, and the temperature is expected to rise to around 23 degrees Celsius by afternoon. As temperatures remain in single digits, homeless individuals in the national capital have sought refuge in night