Old Delhi Redevelopment Plan Faces Delay Updated on May 26, 2026: The Old Delhi redevelopment plan has seen slow progress nearly four months after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took charge as chairperson of the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation on February 3, 2026. The move was presented as a major step to revive Shahjahanabad, the Walled City, and improve heritage conservation, tourism facilities and civic infrastructure around Chandni Chowk and Jama Masji

Petrol and diesel prices were increased again on Monday, May 25, 2026, marking the fourth fuel price hike in less than two weeks. Petrol has become costlier by Rs 2.61 per litre, while diesel has gone up by Rs 2.71 per litre. The new rates came into effect immediately across the country. According to current reports, Delhi’s petrol price has crossed Rs 100 per litre, while diesel prices in several major cities are now close to the Rs 100 mark. Reuters reported that India’s state-owned fue

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan’s maiden visit to Delhi took place on May 23, 2026. He arrived late the previous night and held meetings with senior Congress leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, and K C Venugopal.​   Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan arrived in New Delhi for his maiden official trip since assuming office, marking an important step in consolidating his role and engaging with central Congres

Strike Announcement And Causes Truckers and transporters in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike starting May 21, which could delay essential goods and disrupt supply chains. The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), representing 68 unions, said the protest targets the EC Cess hike on Delhi-bound goods vehicles and the ban on BS-IV commercial trucks from November. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi increased the EC Cess following a Supreme Court order t

Date: April 30, 2026 | Time: Morning Update | Place: Uttar Pradesh, India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway from Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, officially opening one of the state’s most important infrastructure projects. The expressway connects eastern and western parts of Uttar Pradesh, creating a faster and more efficient travel corridor. A large public gathering was held near the Sadarpur interchange in Hapur district to mark the occasion, with around 5,000 attendees including ministers, MPs, MLAs and senior officials. With the inauguration complete, the expressway is now open for traffic, offering a new route that is expected to cut down travel time significantly across the state. The Ganga Expressway, stretching nearly 594 kilometres, is set to improve connectivity between western Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj. It will make travel easier and faster for both pilgrims and regular commuters. People traveling from Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Baghpat and nearby regions in Haryana are expected to benefit the most from this new route. Officials say the improved road network could make same-day trips to Prayagraj more convenient, allowing devotees to visit the Triveni Sangam and return on the same day, which was earlier difficult due to long travel hours New Travel Times and Better Routes: The biggest advantage of the Ganga Expressway is the reduction in travel time. Journeys that earlier took up to 10 or 12 hours can now be completed in much less time depending on traffic flow. The expressway offers a more direct and less crowded route, helping drivers avoid busy city roads and delays.This new route also benefits travelers coming from Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh, giving them easier access to eastern regions without multiple diversions. The expressway is built to support high-speed travel, which helps improve efficiency for both personal and business trips. Transport companies will especially benefit from quicker delivery times and reduced fuel consumption. Impact On Economy and Daily Life: The opening of the Ganga Expressway is expected to boost economic growth in Uttar Pradesh. Improved connectivity attracts industries, logistics hubs and commercial activities along the route. This creates new job opportunities and supports development in nearby towns and cities.The expressway also makes it easier for people to travel for tourism and religious purposes. Prayagraj, known for its cultural and spiritual importance, will now be more accessible for visitors from Delhi and surrounding areas. Overall, the Ganga Expressway is a major step towards modern infrastructure, offering faster travel, better connectivity and new growth opportunities across the region.

A major political shift unfolded in New Delhi on Friday, April 24, 2026, as Raghav Chadha, along with fellow Rajya Sabha MPs Ashok Mittal and Sandeep Pathak, officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party. The leaders were inducted into the BJP in the presence of party chief Nitin Nabin at the party office in Delhi, where they were welcomed with bouquets and greeted senior party members. Earlier in the day, Chadha, aged 37, announced his resignation from AAP along with six other MPs, stating their intention to merge with the BJP by invoking constitutional provisions that allow such a move when two-thirds of a party’s members agree. The group submitted a formal letter along with required documents to Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. With seven out of ten AAP MPs in the Rajya Sabha switching sides, the anti-defection law is unlikely to apply. As a result, only three AAP MPs—Sanjay Singh, Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal, and N. D. Gupta—remain in the Upper House. Chadha explained that his decision was driven by growing dissatisfaction with the party’s direction, stating that he increasingly felt like “the right person in the wrong party.” His exit comes after a series of developments, including his removal as Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha and replacement by Ashok Mittal. Reports also highlighted his absence from key opposition actions, refusal to sign certain notices, and exclusion from the party’s star campaigner list in multiple state elections. Meanwhile, Sandeep Pathak expressed emotional difficulty over leaving the party after a decade-long association. The move has triggered sharp reactions from AAP leadership. Senior leader Sanjay Singh accused the BJP of orchestrating defections through what he described as “Operation Lotus,” alleging misuse of state machinery and investigative agencies to weaken opposition parties. Arvind Kejriwal also reacted, stating that the development represents a betrayal of public trust, particularly ahead of the Punjab elections scheduled for early 2027, where AAP currently holds power. This high-profile political realignment is expected to significantly alter the balance of power in the Rajya Sabha, strengthening the BJP’s position while dealing a major setback to AAP’s parliamentary presence.

The Delhi High Court has asked AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Sanjay Singh, along with Congress leader Digvijay Singh and others, to respond to a petition related to the circulation of court hearing videos.The plea seeks contempt action against them for allegedly recording and sharing video clips of a High Court hearing on social media. The case is being heard by a bench of Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice Manmeet P.S. Arora. During the hearing, the Court made i

Raghav Chadha sparked fresh political buzz after taking a pointed dig at his own party, Aam Aadmi Party, during a Rajya Sabha session. Highlighting the absence of senior leadership, Chadha remarked that neither the party’s leader nor the newly appointed deputy leader was present in the House, even as he himself attended despite recently being removed from the deputy leader position. In h

A serious ground incident at Indira Gandhi International Airport has raised fresh concerns over aviation safety after a SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane while taxiing on Thursday. The

MK Stalin, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has intensified his protests against the Centre’s proposed delimitation move, burning a copy of the bill and hoisting a black flag. This move is part of a broader statewide agitation initiated by Stalin, who has termed the proposed delimitation as a direct attack on Tamil rights and federalism. In a symbolic gesture of defiance, Stalin called the bill a "black law" and urged widespread resistance across Tamil Nadu. The protest was spark

The countdown to Census 2027 has begun with over 700 trained officials set to conduct a door-to-door survey in Delhi as part of the first phase of the census exercise. The house-listing and housing census (HLO) will take place over the next 30 days, concluding on May 15. Officials explained that areas under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) and Delhi Cantonment Board (DCB) have been divided into 560 house-listing blocks, each covering around 180 households. The exerci

A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly when an unidentified car, a Tata Sierra with a Uttar Pradesh registration number, rammed through an iron barricade and gained access to the highly secured premises. The incident took place on Monday, April 6, 2026, at around 2 pm and sent shockwaves through the assembly complex. The vehicle entered the Delhi Assembly through Gate No. 2, an access point typically guarded by CRPF personnel, and remained inside the prem

Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister, has moved a recusal application before the Delhi High Court, requesting that Justice Swarn Kanta Sharma recuse herself from hearing the excise policy case. This legal maneuver follows the court’s previous decision on March 16, granting Kejriwal and 22 others more time to respond to the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) plea challenging their discharge in the case. Kejriwal has stated his intent to p

A major breakthrough in India’s counter-terror operations has led to the arrest of Shabbir Ahmad Lone, a suspected operative of Lashkar-e-Taiba, near the Delhi border. The arrest was carried out by the Special Cell of

Sonia Gandhi, the senior Congress leader, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi after feeling unwell, according to sources on March 25, 2026. Both of her children, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, were by her side at the hospital, although Rahul left after a while. The exact cause of her hospitalization has not been clarified yet. This hospitalization follows an earlier instance in January 2026, when Sonia Gandhi was admitted to the same hospital due to respiratory

Kalvakuntla Kavitha, once infamously known as the Lady in Liquor Scam, has been officially acquitted by the CBI court in Delhi, clearing her of all charges related to the Delhi liquor scam case. This major legal victory for Kavitha comes after a series of intense political attacks and prolonged legal proceedings. Despite being accused and publicly scrutinized, the court determined there was a lack of criminal evidence to substantiate the allegations against her. The accusations

In a significant legal development, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia have been discharged from the Delhi excise policy case. A Delhi court ruled that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to provide substantial evidence to support the serious charges against the two leaders. The court highlighted the lack of material evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kejriwal. It emphasized that serious charges, such as th

Heritage Foods has filed a major defamation lawsuit worth Rs 100 crore against Sakshi Media, escalating tensions between the media organization and the business group. The case was filed in the Delhi High Court after Heritage Foods alleged that Sakshi Media published false and defamatory reports linking the company to another dairy entity without sufficient evidence. The company stated that these reports damaged its reputation and credibility, prompting legal action to protect its brand image

Several schools in the national capital were placed on high alert on Monday after bomb threat emails were sent to their official email IDs, triggering swift action from security agencies. According to officials, at least ten schools across different parts of Delhi received the threatening emails within a short time window, prompting immediate deployment of police teams, fire services, and bomb disposal squads to conduct thorough security checks on school premises. As per the informa

India on Friday issued a firm response to a message written by Zohran Mamdani, stating that elected representatives in democracies should respect the independence of judicial institutions in other countries and refrain from commenting on ongoing legal matters. The reaction followed the circulation of a handwritten note addressed to jailed activist Umar Khalid, who is accused in connection with the 2020 Delhi riots case. At a regular press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs underscored that public office carries responsibilities that require restraint, particularly on sensitive judicial issues. Responding to questions on the matter, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, said India expects public representatives to be respectful of the independence of the judiciary in other democracies. He added that expressing personal views or prejudices on such matters does not befit those holding public office and that attention should instead remain on the duties entrusted to them by their constituents. The remarks came after a photograph of the note written by Mamdani was shared publicly by a close associate of Khalid. The message, written on the day Mamdani was ceremonially sworn in as mayor of New York City, conveyed personal sentiments and support for Khalid. According to those familiar with the interaction, the note was handed to Khalid’s parents during their visit to the United States in December 2025. The development has drawn attention in India amid ongoing legal proceedings related to the violence that erupted in parts of the national capital in February 2020. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of India declined to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, observing that the two stood on a qualitatively different footing compared with other accused, given the nature of the allegations and the evidence cited by the prosecution. In the same order, the apex court granted bail to several other accused, including Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur Rehman, Mohd Saleem Khan and Shadab Ahmad, noting that their alleged roles appeared limited in scope. The court, however, made it clear that similar relief could not be extended to Khalid and Imam at this stage. Officials indicated that India’s response was rooted in principle rather than politics, emphasizing the need for mutual respect among democratic institutions across borders. The government maintained that judicial processes in India are governed by law and evidence, and external commentary by foreign public figures on active cases is neither appropriate nor constructive. The episode has also highlighted the sensitivities surrounding international commentary on domestic legal matters, particularly in high-profile cases. Indian officials reiterated that while democratic societies value free expression, elected representatives are expected to exercise caution and uphold the norms of diplomatic and institutional respect when addressing issues beyond their jurisdiction.