Tirupati NCC cadets bag medals at pre-Republic Day event in New Delhi
While cadets from across the country participated in the series of events, three members of the Tirupati group bagged medals in various categories.
SC stays construction of Vallalar International Centre in Vadalur
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has stayed the construction of the new Vadalur Vallalar International Centre in the Peruveli area of Cuddalore district. An interim order in this regard was passed by a division bench comprising Justices Sudhansu Dhulia and Vinod Chandran. The bench was hearing a petition filed by Vinoth Raghavendran challenging the state governments project, claiming it went against Vallalars principles and wishes. Counsel for the petitioner said the construction of an international centre atthe Vadalur Vallalar temple is not only illegal but also against the wishes of Vallalar. A spiritual place cannot be commercialised claiming betterment of the poor and the court should consider this, the counsel argued. Ordering a stay on any new construction, the apex court said, A status quo would remain until the hearing on the matter is completed. The Supreme Court also issued a notice to the state government to respond to the appeal and posted the matter for further hearing on February 28. Earlier, in Chennai, a case was filed in the Madras High Court against the permission granted to set up the centre at the Vallalar Sathya Gnana Sabha located in Vadalur (Cuddalore district) and to construct a nursing home, a Siddha hospital, and other constructions on land one km away from the temple, by converting an agricultural land.
Delhi Weather Update: Shallow Fog Persists As Rains Predicted Today; AQI Remains 'Poor'
The IMD has forecast a cloudy sky with the possibility of one or two spells of very light to light rain in Delhi today, accompanied by thunderstorms at evening or night
'Chinese CCTV Cameras' Latest Flashpoint In AAP, BJP's Delhi Tussle
Parvesh Verma claimed that Chinese CCTV cameras, installed in a hurried manner in Delhi, pose a security threat.
Gold At Month's High Of Rs 79,600 Check Rates In Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai And More
Gold price today saw a sharp rise compared to Tuesday's prices, as it rose by Rs 700.
SC reprieve to Dubey in Deoghar airport case
NEW DELHI: Upholding the Jharkhand High Courts judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago. A two-judge bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan passed the order on Tuesday, after hearing an appeal filed by the state government challenging the Jharkhand High Court judgment. The bench, however, granted the state government the liberty to forward the material collected during its probe to the authorised officer under the Aircraft Act within four weeks. We permit the state of Jharkhand to forward the materials collected by it during investigation to such an authorized officer under the Aircraft Act, 1934 within four weeks, who shall take a decision in accordance with law as to whether a complaint needs to be filed under the Aircraft Act, 1934 and the rules framed, said Justice Manmohan, pronouncing the judgement. Refusing to interfere with the Jharkhand High Courts verdict, the apex court said there were no grounds to revive the case under the Indian Penal Codes Sections 441 (criminal trespass) and 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others). According to the prosecution, Dubey, Tiwari, and others were accused of pressuring the ATC to allow their take off. The Jharkhand government had contended that the ATC area is a protected zone and these two lawmakers allegedly flouted rules at the particular area. In 2023, the Jharkhand HC had quashed the FIR against Dubey and Tiwari concerning the ATS clearance issue at Deoghar airport. It was challenged by the Jharkhand govt in the apex court seeking a direction for revival of the case against the two leaders. The FIR was registered following instructions from the Deoghar deputy commissioner. The Jharkhand police filed an FIR against pilot of the chartered plane, Dubey, Tiwari and others for allegedly pressuring officials at the airport to clear their chartered flight for take-off on the night of August 31. Also in top court SC stays case against Congress MP The Supreme Court stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, booked in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for allegedly posting an edited video of a provocative song. A bench issued notice to the Gujarat government and complainant Kishanbhai Deepakbhai Nanda on an appeal filed by Pratapgarhi. Ad-hoc judges for criminal cases The SC on Tuesday suggested the appointment of ad-hoc judges in high courts to deal with the huge pendency of criminal appeals. A special bench referred to the data on pendency of criminal cases in several high courts and said in Allahabad High Court alone there were 63,000 criminal appeals pending.
Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study
NEW DELHI: A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change. Moreover, the study advocates for establishing an early warning system to potentially predict dengue outbreaks more than two months in advance. The study set off the alarm that, in the absence of timely interventions, rising temperatures and fluctuating monsoon rainfall could increase dengue-related deaths by 13% by 2030 and 2340% by 2050 in India. Climate change has already been impacting the Indian monsoon, which is becoming more erratic and uneven. It has led to an increase in the number of dry spell days with high humidity, which is a conducive environment for mosquito breeding. Meanwhile, the study says, heavy rains above 150 mm in a week reduce the prevalence of dengue by flushing out mosquito eggs and larvae. The study projected that an increasing number of warmer days (temperature and humidity over India) in the future would exacerbate the dengue situation in the country. The study is published in Scientific Reports journal, the research explores how temperature, rainfall, and humidity influence dengue in Pune, a dengue hotspot. It reveals that a combination of warm temperatures above 27C, moderate and evenly distributed rainfall, and humidity levels between 60% and 78% during the monsoon season (JuneSeptember) increases dengue incidences and deaths in Pune. The study led by IITM scientists Sophia Yacob and Roxy Mathew Koll sheds light on the intricate links between climate and dengue in India. Scientists have developed a dengue early warning system that incorporates all potential climate-based dengue factors (predictors) and their combined interactions with dengue at a regional scale. The model uses observed temperature, rainfall, and humidity patterns; the dengue model is able to predict potential dengue outbreaks by more than two months in advance, with reasonable skill, said Koll. Such dengue early warning systems can help authorities in a number of states which bear the burden of a high number of dengue cases and can take proactive measures to prevent and manage outbreaks, he further adds. States like Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, which bear a significant dengue burden, can significantly benefit from an advanced early warning system like this to enhance preparedness and reduce the diseases impact. The Maharashtra government recognises the study, which will pave the way for future policy-making in a warming world. This collaboration highlights the importance of bringing together expertise from diverse fields to address complex climate-health challenges, said Sujata Saunik, Chief Secretary, Govt. of Maharashtra.
In a first, tourist places & schools will come under Swacch Survekshan ambit
NEW DELHI: This year, additional features and indicators have been introduced to make Swachh Survekshan (SS), touted as the worlds largest urban cleanliness survey, sharper, systematic and to have a wider impact. For first time, tourist places, schools and Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) will be under the ambit of the review. It is launched by the ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) with an aim to encourage citizen participation and create awareness among all sections of society about making towns and cities better places. Starting this year, a penalty provision has also been introduced for serious and concentrated efforts for transformation and timely execution of plans. The CTUs are the dirty spots, which generally remain neglected during routine cleanliness activities and pose serious environmental and health hygiene risk, cleaned during the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) campaign launched on September 17. To inspire young minds to adopt cleanliness and sustainability, school assessments have been introduced. Special focus has also been laid on visible cleanliness and waste management at tourist spots having high footfall, said officials. The latest survey is expected to cover more than 32,000 residential areas and an equal number of commercial sites. According to the ministry, about 4,900 urban local bodies will participate this year. At least 6,500 tourist spots including monuments, 25,000 schools and over 11,000 CTUs will be assessed. The officials said that 3,170 remediation sites and more than 77,000 bulk waste generators will also be covered. The ministry will closely monitor implementation of projects approved by it to ensure their timely and effective execution. Data accuracy will be verified, and inputs from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) will be tracked. Sometimes, there are gaps between the data updated by the agencies on the portal and field inspection so therefore to bring in some seriousness and effective assessment, stringent penalties will be enforced in the event of any discrepancies or mismatch in the data, officials added. As per the revised SS toolkit released recently by the ministry,10 broad categories for evaluation include access to sanitation, solid waste management, used water management, overall welfare of sanitation workers, segregation, collection and transportation of waste.
No liquor for Delhiites from Feb 3-5, February 8 due to assembly poll
The Delhi government has announced the closure of liquor shops and establishments serving alcohol from February 3 to 5 and again on February 8 due to Assembly elections. A notification highlights these dry days under Excise Rules-2010 prohibiting the sale and service of liquor in liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other licensed establishments.
Police seize Rs 47 lakh cash from car in south Delhi
Realtor held in Cyberabad for duping people with contacts in CBI, ED
Hyderabad: A realtor was arrested by Cyberabad police on charges of duping people including a few government officials on the pretext of helping with his contacts in the Prime Minister's Office and the offices of Chief Ministers in other States. Forty-year-old Burhanuddin of Banjara Hills displayed the photographs he had taken to VIPs, politicians and government officials offering to help them in all aspects. He also claimed to have contacts with officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED). In 2016, an IAS officer from Chhattisgarh faced investigation by CBI and on coming to know about it, he met the officials and promised to bail him out of the case with his contacts in PMO. He allegedly collected Rs.1.5 crore from the officer. He then went to Jharkhand and met a few politicians assuring them to ensure allocation of mining contracts with his links in New Delhi and collected from them. After returning to the city, he came to know that a businessman got a notice from ED. Burhanuddin met the businessman and collected money from him promising that he would ensure withdrawal of notice issued by the ED. Sensing something suspicious, the businessman enquired about him and found that the realtor was facing several cases in Cyberabad and Hyderabad Police Commissionerates limits. The realtor was involved in an attempt to murder cases registered in Moinabad in 2023 after allegedly trying to grab land and since then he was absconding. Based on information, the police arrested him and are exploring the possibilities of invoking PD Act against him.
PM Modi Reviews 6 Metro Projects, Tells Cities To Learn From Each Other | Exclusive
PM Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of Delhi metro (phase IV), Patna metro (phase I), Bhopal metro, Indore metro, Agra metro and Kanpur metro
Blinkit has expanded its 10-minute delivery service to include smartphones and feature phones, partnering with Xiaomi and Nokia. Currently available in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Mumbai, the service offers devices like Redmi 13 5G and iPhone 16 with no-cost EMI options.
Congress Makes Late Push In Delhi Dangal; Here's Why
The Congress, by its own admission, doesn't seem confident of winning seats but hopes to increase its vote percentage in Delhi, where it has zero MPs and MLAs
Sonowal launches projects worth Rs 2,000 cr to expand capacity at JNPA
NEW DELHI, Jan 21 : Union Ports, Shipping and Waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday launched multiple projects worth nearly Rs 2,000 crore in order to expand capacity at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA), according to an official statement. The statement further said JNPA is amongst top global ports and Indias largest port. It has crossed 10+ million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity in January 2025 and is poised to achieve 10 million TEUs throughput by 2027. In 2024, the [] The post Sonowal launches projects worth Rs 2,000 cr to expand capacity at JNPA appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
FRP industry has good future in India; R&D activities to reduce cost: Gadkari
NEW DELHI, Jan 21: Noting that composite materials can be used an alternative for various industries, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday urged stakeholders of the fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) industry to undertake research & development (R&D) activities to bring down cost by at least 25 per cent. The FRP has a good future in the country and it can be used in multiple industries from renewable energy to infrastructure projects, the Minister for Road, Transport and Highways said, while addressing [] The post FRP industry has good future in India; R&D activities to reduce cost: Gadkari appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
PM Modi to address BJPs booth-level workers in Delhi on Jan 22
The national coordinator of the NaMo App and BJP leader Kuljeet Singh Chahal said PM Modi will interact with the partys booth-level workers at 1 p.m. on January 22
Rahul to take charge in polls, to address 3 rallies
New Delhi: Leading the Congress election campaign in poll-bound Delhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address three consecutive rallies from Wednesday. The move comes after Mr Gandhis much-awaited padyatra in the New Delhi constituency in favour of Sandeep Dikshit and against AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal was postponed. Though the Congress claims that Mr Gandhi was unwell and could not go ahead with the padyatra, some in the party feel that the optics of Mr Gandhi campaigning personally against Mr Kejriwal would not have gone down well with the alliance partners of the INDIA bloc at the national level. The Opposition leader will address the first rally near the Inderlok Metro Station in support of Anil Bharadwaj for the Sadar Assembly seat on Wednesday. The second rally will be held on Thursday in Mustafabad while the third will take place in Madipur on Friday. Mr Gandhi is likely to target the AAP and its leaders, including Mr Kejriwal, again in these rallies. The former Congress chief will speak about various issues affecting the people and why the Kejriwal government and the BJP failed to address the many ills afflicting the capital for the past 11 years. Interestingly, Mr Gandhi has been attacking Mr Kejriwal in his tweets and rallies. A strategy is being made for Mr Gandhis padyatra on about a dozen seats. There is also a plan to distribute 25 lakh copies of the guarantee card with five big promises as the polling date of February 5 inches closer. The Congress has made big promises like 300 units of free electricity, Rs.2,500 per month to women, cylinder and ration kit worth Rs.500, health insurance up to Rs.25 lakhs, one-year industrial training for the unemployed and Rs.8,500 per month.
Epic fight: Ramayana is new stage for BJP and AAP war of words
World Banks Neutral Expert Backs New Delhi
India-Pak rift on Kishenganga, Ratle hydroelectric projects under IWT New Delhi: A World Bank-appointed neutral expert has backed New Delhis position on the framework to resolve certain disputes between India and Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. While India has been pressing for resolution of the issues by the neutral expert as mandated under []
Delhi Elections 2025 | Congress Party To Focus On Dalit And Muslim Voters For Elections | News18
| Congress sources say that party to focus on Dalit and Muslim voters, RaGa and Priyanka to step-up campaigns n18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Air quality improves but remains moderate in Noida, Ghaziabad
New flyover to link Shahberi, Crossings Republik
India, France step up maritime security cooperation in Indian Ocean Region
India and France are enhancing maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, tackling security threats including piracy, terrorism, and smuggling. New Delhi will chair the Indian Ocean Rim Association in 2025. Additionally, preparations are being made for Prime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to France for the AI Summit.
DC Edit | Americas golden age may not glitter for all
The Donald Trump quadrennial has well and truly begun. A clutch of executive orders from him has taken aim at a snappy reversal of Joe Biden regime policies. What the 47th US President has done towards making America great again is bound to have an impact on life in the USA for its citizens as well as its immigrants, especially the illegal ones. But what Mr Trump has done so far in taking decisions that will have a bearing on world affairs will have serious repercussions. Tossed out along with membership of the World Health Organisation is Americas signature on the Paris Agreement, which means climate change action would be the most affected. Along with the EVs that seemed to be the worlds answer to urban pollution and its effect on global warming, out goes Americas participation in trying to stave off the worst of climate change events, many of which like the New Orleans floods and the California wildfires have affected the US, too. From now on, second-guessing Trump is going to be more of a professional assignment in governments, including in New Delhi. It is in a different and more dangerous world that the maverick US President has taken charge, which means that a lot more of his actions may prove disruptive of a world order that has existed for long. The Republicans control of the trifecta of the White House, Senate and the House of Representatives means there will be little to check the powers that Trump shows he can use as seen in just the first tranche of executive orders he signed in a flurry. The swearing-in was dignified this time around with Mr and Mrs Trump waving goodbye at the helipad to the former President and Vice-President, both of whom had joined one of many standing ovations when Trump spoke of the hostages coming back from Gaza. It is, however, unlikely to have a sobering impact on President Trump and his cabal of tech billionaires whose clout is apparent in many of the decisions. However, not everything was beautiful as the golden era began with Carrie Underwood singing America is Beautiful after a long technical glitch that left such a third worldly impression. India has a few reasons to be perturbed, especially since the 25 per cent tariff envisaged on Canadian and Mexican imports from February 1 might mean tariffs could well be aimed at others too. China will feel the pinch first among the major economies if the US, the biggest buyer of goods, is going to look inwards. The Harley Davidson example being a bee in his bonnet, Trump is unlikely to leave India out. Dealing with it is going to be Indias problem, but there are other areas in which the country can hope to gain from the regime change in Washington. Trump projected his inaugural as the beginning of a golden era for America. Would that mean it might be a dark one for many parts of the rest of the world? His being less abrasive and more upbeat in a second inaugural address was a positive take away from the ceremony. And yet the days ahead are going to be fraught with tension and intrigue too as the world sweats over what orders would be coming next from the White House. The fractious times that we live in are going to get that much more interesting.
Fintech city to Korean zone, YEIDA set to acquire 5,000 hectares for various projects
News portal founder, 2 reporters held for extortion, police link him to gangster Ravi Kana
BJP alleges scam in sale of scrap, AAP hits back
BJP deploys union ministers, senior leaders for Delhi polls
The BJP has mobilized over two dozen high-ranking leaders, including Union ministers, to oversee the Delhi assembly elections. Each leader is responsible for two assembly segments, ensuring effective political and poll management. Noteworthy figures like Piyush Goyal, Dharmendra Pradhan, and Bhupender Yadav are among those dispatched to key areas, emphasizing the party's strategic focus.
Delhi begins registration for vehicle scrapping facility to dismantle overage vehicles
Three-way Jang on cards: Roads, sewage and garbage big grouses
Rahul to hold three rallies, starting today
Haryana CM slams Kejriwal: Opened liquor shops, spent public funds on lavish home
In constituency of many contrasts, voters want more than assurances
Atishi alleges intimidation against AAP volunteers
BJPs manifestos are dangerous for country: Kejriwal
SC seeks police reply to Hussain plea demanding interim bail for campaigning during Delhi polls
The Supreme Court has asked Delhi Police to justify why former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain should not be granted interim bail to campaign for the Delhi assembly polls. Despite Hussain receiving bail in nine similar cases related to the 2020 Delhi riots, his bail in a specific murder case was denied, leading him to seek intervention from the Supreme Court.
14 Naxals killed along Odisha-Chhgarh border
New Delhi :Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday said 14 Naxals were killed in a joint operation by the CRPF, Special Operation Group of Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. Describing it as another mighty blow to Naxalism, he said, With the resolve for a Naxal-free India and joint efforts of security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today. Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. The CRPF, SoG Odisha, and Chhattisgarh Police neutralised 14 Naxalites in a joint operation along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border, Shah wrote on X. An official said the Naxals were killed in a fresh exchange of fire that took place late Monday and early Tuesday morning in a forest under the Mainpur police station area along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border. A senior police officer of Raipur Zone confirmed the death toll, adding that a substantial cache of weapons was recovered from the site, including AK-47s, SLRs, INSAS rifles, and other automatic firearms. The operation is still underway as forces continue to comb the area for further evidence and militants.
Delhi Riots: High Court slams State for making unending arguments
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday orally remarked that it could not allow the State to make arguments endlessly in the matter related to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case. The Bench of Justice Navin Chawla and Justice Shalinder Kaur made the oral observations after hearing arguments from the Special Public Prosecutor (SPP) for over [] The post Delhi Riots: High Court slams State for making unending arguments appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition seeking directions to the Election Commission of India to justify the use of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) under Section 61A of the Representation of People Act, 1951. Terming the petition a luxury litigation, which intended to take the election process back to the stone age, the [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses plea seeking justification on use of EVMs under Representation of People Act appeared first on India Legal .
Government plans to move Waqf Bill during Budget session, opposition seeks more time
As the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) of the Waqf (amendment) Bill is set to hold the last round of meetings on January 24- 25, Opposition parties on Tuesday sought more time andurged the panel to postpone the meetings till the end of this month, according to sources. The members of the panel were informed through an official communication on Monday late evening that the committee will begin clause-by-clause discussion on the proposed amendments in two sittings on January 24 - 25. The members have also been asked to submit notices of the various amendments to the legislation by January 22. Sources familiar with the development said that after the draft report is submitted to Parliament, the Centre is keen to table the bill in the upcoming budget session in view of the Delhi assembly election on February 5 and Bihar polls later this year. The first half of the Budget session is scheduled from January 31- February 13. The contentious bill was referred to the joint Parliamentary committee led by BJP MP Jagdambika Pal in August last year. However, sources said that the Opposition members, during Tuesdays meeting in Lucknow, conveyed to the panel chairman about their inability to submit the amendments on such short notice and demanded that the meeting be postponed to January 30 31. The Committee held deliberations in Lucknow on Tuesday as part of a study tour to three cities. How can the panel expect the members to submit the amendments on Wednesday? Since the final meetings are scheduled for 24 th , the members have only 48 hours tostudy the proposed amendments, said a source adding that the panel chairman assured the members that he would look into their concerns. The Opposition also urged the panel chairman to submit the report during the second half of the Budget session which begins on March 10 and concludes on April 4. Another source said that according to law, the members should be given 15 days to register dissent notes. It is a hurried move by the panel to table the report in view of the Delhi elections. The panel is yet to finish consultations with many stakeholders and still has a lot of pending work, he said. According to informed sources, the government has reached out to its allies Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and the Janata Dal United JD (U) over the proposed legislation. Several Muslim groups in Andhra Pradesh and Bihar have been opposing most of the amendments in the legislation including the appointment of non-Muslims as members of the Central Waqf Council and state Waqf Boards. According to a JD (U) leader, some Muslim outfits recently met Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to discuss the Bill. Speaking to the media in Lucknow, panel chairman Pal said that it was the last meeting of the JPC. We have already visited several states. This is the final leg of the tour, and after this, we will present the JPC report in the budget session. The Government of India has proposed 44 amendments, and we have given time until tomorrow for our members to provide their final views on them, he said. The panel has held 34 meetings in Delhi and consulted Waqf Board representatives from more than 12 states. During the recent winter session of Parliament, the committee got an extension to submit its report up to the last day of the upcoming budget session.
BJP targets youth, domestic workers in Delhi with sops
New Delhi :The BJP released the second part of its election manifesto titled Sankalp Patra on Tuesday targeting the AAPs youth electorate base. The saffron party promised a one-time assistance of `15,000 for competitive exam aspirants and reimbursement of two-time travel and application fees and free education for needy students from KG to PG in government institutions. The BJP also assured `10 lakh insurance and `5 lakh accident cover for domestic helps and auto-taxi drivers. Ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls, political parties are jostling to corner youth, domestic workers and auto-taxi drivers after reaching out to the slum clusters and women voters. The three rival parties -- the BJP, AAP and Congress -- have rained poll sops in their bid to woo various sections of the society. The manifestos of the three parties are seeking to outdo each other in terms of commitments to the electorates. The BJPs announcement, however, drew sharp criticism from AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal who described the manifesto as dangerous for the country and accused the BJP of revealing its true intentions. He alleged that the BJP plans to shut free education in government schools and dismantle free health services including the mohalla clinics if voted to power. Launching the second part of the BJPs Sankalp Patra, former Union minister Anurag Thakur said a special investigation team (SIT) will be formed to probe all irregularities and scams of the AAP government if the party comes to power in Delhi. Thakur assured that its government in Delhi would launch Dr BR Ambedkar Stipend Yojna to provide `1,000 monthly aid to Scheduled Caste students at polytechnic and skill centers. The BJP leader promised to implement the direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme without middlemen. The scheme entails direct transfer of financial benefits to the beneficiaries. In the last 10 years, the BJP government had eliminated middlemen and implemented public welfare schemes through DBT. Modi governments policy towards corruption is zero tolerance, he asserted. He said once the BJP government is formed in the National Capital Territory (NCT), steps will be taken to form welfare boards for domestic workers and auto-taxi drivers. The boards will provide `10 lakh insurance and `5 lakh accident cover and offer scholarships to the children of domestic workers and auto-taxi drivers. He also promised six months paid maternity leave for the women domestic workers. Under the PM SVANidhi scheme for street vendors, the number of beneficiaries will be doubled, he said, citing the Sankalp Patra-2. Thakur alleged that the AAP government had failed to implement the Jal Jeevan Mission, reiterating the BJPs commitment to improve infrastructure and welfare if voted to power. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, water comes from taps even at 17,000 feet in the mountains but the AAP-da (AAP) government did not implement it in Delhi, he claimed. Once our government is formed, we will solve problems related to health, traffic, electricity, water and transport etc. We will try to give a better today and a better tomorrow to the people of Delhi, Thakur said quoting the Sankalp Patra. The first part of the BJPs manifesto was released by the partys national president J.P. Nadda last week. The party has already promised `2,500 per month to Delhi women under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojna and assured that all public welfare schemes of the outgoing AAP government will continue in the future.
Delhi court orders seizure of M.F. Husains paintings of Hindu deities from Delhi Art Gallery
The orders came on the complaint filed by Delhi High Court advocate Amita Sachdeva, who demanded the removal of the offensive paintings
India moving up the global electronics value chain: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
India has significantly grown in global electronics value chains due to government policies supporting export-led manufacturing. Rajeev Chandrasekhar highlighted the shift from import reliance to local manufacturing and design, with advancements in AI and chip architectures. Times Network's Digit Zero1 Awards in New Delhi acknowledged 71 winners, emphasizing AI, 5G, and AIoT innovations.
China urges India to prioritise border issue within bilateral relations
China on Tuesday urged India to place the border issue in an appropriate position within bilateral relations, emphasising that both sides should work together to maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas. Both South Asian countries are working to normalise their relationship after a tense period of border standoffs, focusing on efforts to build confidence. We stand ready to work with the Indian side, in the spirit of looking to the future and pursuing win-win cooperation, to invest our valuable resources into development and revitalisation, and place the border issue in an appropriate position within bilateral relations, said Wang Lei, Charg dAffaires at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, at a function marking the Chinese New Year on Tuesday. We should jointly maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas, forge a path for the neighbouring countries to coexist in harmony, and create a better future together, Wang said. We will hold dozens of celebratory activities for the 75th anniversary and look forward to your participation. Together, we will write new stories of China-India friendship, the senior diplomat said. This year marks the 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic ties between the two countries. Wang recalled that during the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Modi in Kazan, Russia, the two sides had agreed to step up strategic communication, safeguard peace and tranquillity in the border areas, and strive to bring the bilateral relationship back to the track of stable development at an early date. The two leaders viewed China-India relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and pointed the way forward for the improvement and development of bilateral relations at a critical moment. Last December, the 23rd meeting of Special Representatives for the China-India Boundary Question was held in Beijing. Based on the important common understandings reached by the two leaders, both sides had substantive discussions on the China-India border issues and agreed on a six-point consensus. Hinting at the expanse of the ties between the countries, Wang said that bilateral trade reached 126.6 billion US dollars in the first 11 months of 2024, registering a year-on-year growth of 1.9%. People-to-people exchanges have seen rapid growth, and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate Generals in India issued 280,000 visas to Indians last year.
ED attaches two hotels in Patnitop
New Delhi, Jan 21: The Enforcement Directorate has attached two hotels, valued at about Rs 15 crore, in the tourist town of Patnitop as part of a money laundering investigation. The federal agency said in a statement on Tuesday that the two facilities Hotel Trinetra Resorts and Hotel Green Orchid were built beyond [] The post ED attaches two hotels in Patnitop appeared first on Northlines .
Welfare board, electricity at domestic rate among Kejriwal's 7 guarantees for Delhi's Dhobis
Arvind Kejriwal has pledged seven guarantees for Delhi's Dhobi community, including the establishment of a welfare board, charging domestic rates for utilities, regularising makeshift shops, resuming licensing, and ensuring education and skill training for their children if AAP retains power in the capital.
Parliamentary Panel Weighs NRI Representation in Parliament
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (PTI) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (PTI) NEW DELHI: The parliamentary committee on external affairs is contemplating over representation of NRIs in the Parliament in view of their growing number and unique issues concerning the diaspora. On Tuesday, evidence of the diaspora organisations in connection with examination of the subject Indian diaspora overseas including NRIs, PIOs, OCIs and migrant workers: all aspects of their conditions and welfare, including the status of the emigration Bill, took place in which organisations like Norka Roots, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala); department of NRIs affairs, Government of Punjab; people of Indian origin chamber of commerce and industry (PIOCCI), Delhi and centre for diaspora studies central university of Gujarat, Gandhinagar presented their views. During the committees meeting, organisations made proposals in this regard and said having a quota for NRIs in the Parliament will help handle their issues in a better way. They also talked about the need to streamline immigration of skilled workers, curb undesirable activities, including desperate attempts by people to reach foreign destinations. According to sources, Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda cited examples of countries like Italy, which has reservation in legislature for its citizens residing abroad, to pitch for having NRI representation in the Parliament. The ministry of external affairs had informed the committee in an earlier meeting that a Bill focusing on emigration issues is under the governments consideration. The standing committee headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that one of the requests from state governments is that they should also be consulted. In 2016, BJP MP Poonam Mahajan had through a private member Bill sought to reserve eight seats in Lok Sabha.
Postal Dept Hails Its Member for Feat in Kho-Kho WC 2025
Adilabad: The postal department here on Tuesday rejoiced as one of its staff Pothi Reddy Siva Reddy, a postal assistant at the head post office, was part of the Indian Kho--Kho Team that won the Kho-Kho World Cup 2025 defeating Nepal at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on January 19. The Kho-Kho Federation of India conducted the World Cup which was participated by 21 countries. He played a key role in the Indian teams winning in the final match against Nepal. Siva Reddy was in the Indian Kho-Kho coaching camp for last few months and represented the country in the World Cup. He was selected as the best attacker and got a job in the postal department under the sports quota. He represented the department in national and international matches. A native of Edara village of Prakasam in Andhra Pradesh, Siva Reddy bagged one international and 34 national medals. In the Kho-Kho World Cup, he represented the Indian team on behalf of the Postal Department and began at a senior-level entry in Kho-Kho in 2018. Superintendent of post offices, Adilabad, Devireddy Siddartha and asst superintendent Lavkush Parthe and postmaster G. Gangadhar congratulated Siva Reddy for his feat and bringing laurels to the postal department.
Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: No liquor sales in national capital for 4 days
During the dry days, no liquor shops, hotels, restaurants, clubs and establishments selling or serving liquor, will be permitted to sell or serve liquor to anyone whosoever, stated a notification
No Sale Of Liquor In Delhi On These Dates Next Month | Details
A gazette notification issued recently by the Delhi excise commissioner declared dry days under Excise Rules-2010.
Shiv Sena backs BJP for Delhi Assembly polls
There is need for a stable, corruption-free government in Delhi, similar to one led by Modi at the Centre, says Sena chief Eknath Shinde
No liquor for Delhiites from Feb 3-5, Feb 8 due to Assembly polls
The Delhi government has mandated the closure of liquor shops and establishments serving alcohol from February 3 to 5 for the voting period and again on February 8 for counting day. This decision, ordered by the Delhi excise commissioner, aims to ensure compliance with Excise Rules-2010 during the Assembly polls in the city.
Watch| Manish Sisodia: BJPs smear campaign and a compromised EC are the biggest threats to democracy
In this conversation, AAP leader Manish Sisodia talks about the partys promises and strategy ahead of the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections.
BJPs balloon deflating, says Punjab CM at Delhi roadshows
BJPs balloon deflating, says Punjab CM at Delhi roadshows New Delhi: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday conducted roadshows in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates in Shakur Basti, Tri Nagar, and Mangolpuri for the Delhi Assembly elections. He appealed to people to vote for AAP. Mann first held a [] The post BJPs balloon deflating, says Punjab CM at Delhi roadshows appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Hypersonic missile technology: DRDO successfully conducts scramjet engine ground test
NEW DELHI: The DRDO has developed and successfully carried out the ground test of the long-duration Supersonic Combustion Ramjet, or Scramjet-powered hypersonic technology. The Ministry of Defence, without giving the specific date of the test, said that DRDL recently developed these technologies and demonstrated a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time in India. The successful ground test marks a crucial milestone in developing next-generation hypersonic missiles, it added. The Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) is a Hyderabad-based laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The key to hypersonic vehicles is Scramjets, which are air-breathing engines capable of sustaining combustion at supersonic speeds without using any moving parts. Hypersonic missiles are a class of advanced weaponry that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5, i.e., five times the speed of sound or more than 5,400 km/hr. These advanced weapons have the potential to bypass existing Air Defence Systems and deliver rapid and high-impact strikes. Several nations, including the USA, Russia, India, and China, are actively pursuing Hypersonic technology, the MoD said. The ground test of the scramjet combustor showcased several notable achievements, demonstrating its potential for operational use in hypersonic vehicles, like successful ignition and stable combustion. Ignition in a scramjet engine is like 'keeping a candle lit in a hurricane'. The scramjet combustor incorporates an innovative flame stabilisation technique that holds continuous flame inside the combustor with air speed in excess of 1.5 km/s. For the successful development, the MoD said, Many novel and promising ignition & flame-holding techniques were studied through many ground tests in arriving at the Scramjet Engine configuration. Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulation tools were used for their evaluation & performance prediction. The indigenous development of endothermic scramjet fuel, the first time in India, jointly by DRDL and industry, is central to this breakthrough. The fuel offers dual benefits of significant cooling improvement and ease of ignition, added the MoD. The team developed a special manufacturing process to achieve stringent fuel requirements of DRDL at an industrial scale. Another key achievement is the development of a state-of-the-art Thermal Barrier Coating (TBC) which is designed to withstand extreme temperatures encountered during hypersonic flight. A new advanced ceramic TBC, having high thermal resistance & capable of operating beyond the melting point of steel, has been jointly developed by DRDL and the Department of Science & Technology (DST) Laboratory. The coating is applied inside the scramjet engine using special deposition methods that enhance their performance and longevity. With demonstrated capabilities in stable combustion, enhanced performance, and advanced thermal management, this breakthrough sets the stage for next-generation hypersonic missiles. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented DRDO and the industry for the successful Scramjet Engine Ground Test. The achievement marks a crucial milestone in the development of next-generation hypersonic missiles, he said. TNIE reported in 2022 , quoting the Brahmos CEO, that India will have the first hypersonic missile in its arsenal in the next six years. At present, only a few countries, like the US, Russia, and China, have hypersonic missiles Towards the process of attaining hypersonic speed, India had successfully tested the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) by integrating scramjet engine technology.
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be the first foreign minister to meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion, as India aims to strengthen its ties with the U.S. following the inauguration of President Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States. On his first day in office, Trump signed a series of executive orders that are expected to reshape the international order, sending messages to capitals across the world. Rubio will be meeting Jaishakar in the state department soon after his meeting with foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia under the QUAD format in the same venue. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar, who represented India at the inauguration, was seated in the front row alongside Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa. He also had brief interactions with members of Trumps administration, including the 56th Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and FBI Director nominee Kash Patel. Dr Jaishankar was also seen exchanging a handshake with Vivek Ramaswamy, a key member of Team Trump who intends to runfor the governor of Ohio. According to sources, the importance of the Quad format is quite pronounced the way the first days appointment of Rubio is planned. Soon after interacting with the staffers at the state department which is expected to last one hour 45 minutes following which the QUAD foreign ministers will meet for an hour. President Donald Trump is expected to visit India to attend the first QUAD summit later this year. India is also making plans in earnest to host the first meeting of Regional Ports and Transportation Conference, a new initiative of the grouping will take place in Mumbai in the coming months. Sources said that India-US ties will continue to grow under Trump through negotiating some of the challenges including the tariff plans and efforts to shift many outsourcemanufacturing units back to the US. Tariff on imported goods, we need to wait and see. It could also be the case that the new American administration takes some time before arriving at any definite plans, said a source. New Delhi has maintained that Trumps policies changing the international order will have less impact on countries like India as New Delhi is not heavily invested in the existing order. Those most anxious right now are the nations and organizations who are deeply invested in the current order. For them, any significant departure raises risks and questions a long-standing model. For the countries who are less invested, it could very well be a time of opportunity. New openings and novel practices could create space that did not exist earlier. India falls in the latter category. Therefore, the relevance of India to global outcomes will be a subject of ever-increasing interest, Jaishakankar said during the Nani Palkhivala Memorial Lecture themed on India and the World on January 18.
RG Kar rape case: SC to hear suo moto tomorrow
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Wednesday the matter where it has taken suo moto cognisance of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. As per the causelist published on the website of the apex court, a bench of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Sky Force: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya host screening for NCC cadets in Delhi
Sky Force: Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya host screening for NCC cadets in Delhi
Trumps America First Trade Policy may lead to tariff threats for India
If consultations with Trump regime fails and US imposes tariffs, New Delhi must retaliate proportionately, say experts
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NCSC notice on year-old plaint of caste discrimination at IIT campus placements
Directors of IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi and the Union Ministry of Education to respond within 15 days
Delhi polls: BJPs 2nd manifesto for free KG-to-PG education; 10 lakh cover for auto, taxi drivers
New Delhi: BJP Tuesday released the second part of its election manifesto which promised free education from KG-to-PG for needy students in government education institutes and assured a Rs 10 lakh insurance and Rs 5 lakh accident cover for domestic helps and auto-taxi drivers. It also pledged a one-time assistance of Rs 15,000 for UPSC []
Delhi Elections 2025 | Congress Is Not Fighting To Win, They Are Fighting To Make AAP Lose: Kejriwal
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Neutral expert ruling backs Indian position on hydro projects over Pakistan
NEWW DELHI: In a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on the Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhis position. India has consistently maintained that only the neutral expert has the competence under the 1960 Indus Water Treaty to resolve these differences, a position that Pakistan had contested while demanding a court of arbitration to settle the differences. It has been Indias consistent and principled position that the neutral expert alone has the competence under the Treaty to decide these differences. Having upheld his own competence, which comports with Indias view, the neutral expert will now proceed to the next (merits) phase of his proceeding. This phase will culminate in a final decision on the merits of each of the seven differences, the External Affairs Ministry said. In 2015, Pakistan requested the appointment of a neutral expert to address its concerns over two hydropower projects, but it backtracked from its position in 2016 and called for a court of arbitration instead. India participated in meetings with the neutral expert but refused to engage in the Permanent Court of Arbitration proceedings in The Hague, on the ground that both processes couldnt run simultaneously. The neutral expert, Michel Lino, president of the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD), ruled on Monday that he is competent to decide on the issues between India and Pakistan regarding the two projects. A final decision will be made after hearing both parties. This decision is seen as a setback for Pakistan. Pakistan has been protesting against the design and construction of the 330MW Kishanganga project on the Neelum River and the 850MW Ratle hydropower project on the Chenab. Being committed to preserving the sanctity and integrity of the Treaty, India will continue to participate in the neutral expert process so that the differences are resolved in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Treaty, which does not provide for parallel proceedings on the same set of issues. For this reason, India does not recognise or participate in the illegally constituted Court of Arbitration proceedings, the statement said.
Delhi court directs magistrate to decide afresh complaint for FIR against Kejriwal
A sessions court has instructed a magisterial court to re-evaluate a complaint seeking an FIR against former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and others for alleged misuse of public funds on hoardings. The complaint claims Kejriwal and associates misused public money by installing large-sized billboards throughout Delhi.
'Needs to end now, can't hear it endlessly': HC to police in Delhi riots accused bail hearing
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it cannot endlessly hear the submissions in the bail hearing of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and others in a February 2020 riots' case under UAPA. A bench of Justices Navin Chawla and Shalinder Kaur observed the accused persons claimed there was othing against them, and therefore, asked the police to show the specific roles attributed to each of them in the alleged conspiracy behind the violence. This has to end. This can't go on like this... This needs to end now. We can't give you endless time, the bench told the police counsel. Special public prosecutor Amit Prasad sought time to file a note to specify the role of each accused. He said the present batch of matters did not comprise simple bail pleas but appeals against trial court orders refusing the relief and therefore required a substantial hearing. Prasad said two courts had already held that conspiracy was made out in the case. Additional solicitor general Chetan Sharma, appearing for the police, urged the court to grant him some time to make submissions. You have to finish now. This can't go on endlessly, Justice Chawla said. Khalid, Imam and others were booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the IPC, accusing them of being the masterminds of the violence. The violence left more than 50 people, mostly Muslims, dead and several injured. The Guardian had called the Delhi riots as the worst religious conflict to engulf the capital in decades, but hastened to note that questions have persisted about the role that the Delhi police played in enabling the violence, which was predominately Hindu mobs attacking Muslims... The catalyst for the riots, according to The Guardian , is widely acknowledged to have been a comment by Kapil Mishra, a BJP leader, who on February 23 issued a public ultimatum declaring that if the police did not clear the streets of a protest against the new citizenship law seen as anti-Muslim, his supporters would be forced to hit the streets. While challenging the trial court orders refusing bail, Khalid and others cited their long incarceration and parity with other co-accused who were granted bail. On Tuesday, SPP Prasad reiterated the stand that Imam and others gave inflammatory speeches calling for a chakka jam and protests were not organic. Shaheen Bagh (protest site) was the brainchild of Sharjeel Imam, with resistance from locals, he said. He read Imam's speech advocating cutting the chicken neck to block assess to Assam and challenging the sovereignty of the country to implement a law. It was further argued that the protestors were ot on road on their own and the violence of February 2020 was exactly that they had planned. Prasad claimed the accused tried to defer the accountability by claiming BJP's Kapil Mishra came with a pro-CAA group and gave a speech, following which the violence took place. He had argued speeches by Khalid, Imam and others created a sense of fear after a common reference to CAA-NRC, Babri mosque, triple talaq and Kashmir. It was argued that statements of several protected witnesses established the accused persons were not innocent bystanders who merely organised protest sites, but planned to cause violence through WhatsApp groups, resulting in registration of 751 FIRs related to the riots. The police alleged meeting of minds of the accused persons, the transportation and use of women for stone pelting and the strategic management of protest sites by Jamia students. Most bail pleas, including the ones by Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Khalid Saifi, were filed in 2022, and heard by different benches from time to time. Umar Khalid moved the high court in 2024 seeking bail for the second time, after his plea was dismissed by the high court in October, 2022. The matter would be heard next on February 12. (With inputs from Online Desk)
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya Takes Oath As Delhi High Court's new Chief Justice
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court on January 21, 2025, marking a significant development in the Indian judiciary. The oath of office was administered by Lt. Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena at a ceremony held at Raj Nivas. The event was graced by the presence of Chief Minister Atishi, puisne judges, and other dignitaries.
Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya hosted a special screening of Sky Force for NCC cadets in Delhi. The film, based on the 1965 Sargodha airstrike, honors Squadron Leader A.B. Devayya and releases January 24, 2025.
New Delhi, January 21: This year, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, marking a decade of relentless efforts to protect, educate, and empower the girl child in India. This milestone aligns with Indias vision of a Viksit Bharat 2047 and [] The post Ministry of Women and Child Development set to celebrate 10th anniversary of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme appeared first on Kashmir Media Watch .
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya takes oath as Delhi High Court Chief Justice
Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya sworn in as Chief Justice of Delhi High Court by Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena
Haryana BJP chief Badoli's future uncertain amid gang-rape allegations
CHANDIGARH: The political future of Haryana BJP president Mohan Lal Badoli hangs in balance after gang-rape allegations surfaced against him and singer Jai Bhagwan, also known as Rocky Mittal. The controversy has placed the BJP in an awkward position ahead of municipal elections in Haryana and the Delhi assembly polls. Badoli, who took over as Haryana BJP president in July last year, was seen as a likely candidate for a second term. However, the Himachal Pradesh Police have now booked him and Mittal on gang rape charges, significantly altering the dynamics within the party. Though I believe Badoli will come out innocent after the investigation, he should resign from the post of Haryana BJP chief to maintain the sanctity of the party until proven innocent, said senior cabinet minister Anil Vij, who has publicly called for his resignation. Badoli, a Brahmin leader who was previously a general secretary of the party, is credited along with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for the BJP's historic third consecutive victory in Haryana. Saini, the partys prominent OBC face, continues to support him. Badoli has dismissed the allegations as baseless and fabricated. Haryana BJP chief ML Badoli, singer Rocky Mittal booked for gang-rape, intimidation in Himachal The BJP, which recently enrolled over 43 lakh members in Haryana, is in the midst of an organisational overhaul. Elections for booth and mandal chiefs have concluded, and polls for district presidents are expected to commence soon. While Badoli was previously a strong contender for re-election, the allegations have now cast doubt on his continuation. Party insiders suggest the elections for the state presidents post might be postponed until after next months civic body polls. There is no announcement regarding the state presidents elections yet, said a senior party leader on condition of anonymity. The party wants the investigation by the Himachal Pradesh Police to conclude first, and the reason for his `false implication to come to light before conducting the elections. Meanwhile, potential successors to Badoli have emerged, including former MP Sanjay Bhatia, ex-minister Manish Grover, Ajay Gaur, and senior leaders Krishan Bedi, Archana Gupta, and Surinder Punia. Sources claim that while Badolis close ties with Chief Minister Saini may work in his favour, the controversy has prompted the party to tread cautiously. It remains to be seen if he continues as state president and for how long, remarked a party insider. The BJP is likely to await the investigation's outcome before making any decisions, as both internal and external pressures mount.
Arvind Kejriwal's 'Raavan as golden deer' remark sets up fresh AAP-BJP clash
With just a fortnight to go for the Delhi Assembly elections, the ruling AAP and Opposition BJP have been latching on to every controversy to step up offensive against each other. The latest issue of sparring between the rivals is AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal's reference to the 'Raavan as golden deer' remark, which the BJP claims is an insult to the Hindu epic and Sanatan Dharma.
Delhi Assembly elections: High Court junks plea against use of EVMs
Delhi High Court rejects plea against EVMs in polls, citing legal provisions and lack of merit
AIIMS CRE Recruitment 2025: Apply for 4576 Group B and C posts, direct link here
AIIMS CRE Recruitment 2025: AIIMS, New Delhi, opens the application process for the Common Recruitment Examination (CRE) 2025, recruiting for various Group B and C positions. Candidates can apply online until January 31, 2025, with exams scheduled from February 26 to 28, 2025. The selection includes a CBT, Skill Test, and document verification.
'Provocative' song case: SC stays case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi
NEW DELHI: In a relief to Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, the Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed proceedings in a case against him for allegedly posting an edited video of a provocative song. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Gujarat government and complainant Kishanbhai Deepakbhai Nanda on Pratapgarhi's appeal. Issue notice. No action shall be taken in pursuance to the FIR registered, the bench said while posting the hearing on February 10. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Pratapgarhi, submitted the Gujarat High Court dismissed the petition without even issuing a notice. The Congress leader challenged the January 17 order of the Gujarat High Court which dismissed his petition for quashing the FIR filed against him saying the investigation was at a very nascent stage. On January 3, Pratapgarhi was booked for the alleged provocative song during a mass marriage function he attended in Gujarat's Jamnagar. Among other sections, Pratapgarhi, national chairman of the Congress' minority cell, was booked under Section 196 (promoting enmity between different groups on the basis of religion, race, etc.) and 197 (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The 46-second video clip, uploaded by Pratapgarhi on X, showed flower petals being showered at him as he walks waving his hands with a background song, the lyrics of which the FIR alleged were provocative, detrimental to national unity and hurting religious feelings. In his plea to quash and set aside the FIR, the Congress leader claimed the poem being recited in the background carries a message of love and non-violence. Pratapgarhi stated the FIR was used as a tool to harass him and was lodged with a malicious intent and malafide motives. Claiming his social media post did not, in any way, provoke enmity between groups and no case was made out, he said he was being implicated due to his association with Congress. The FIR is based on frivolous and unsubstantiated grounds. A bare perusal of the FIR reveals that certain words were being taken out of the context, argued the petition. Public prosecutor Hardik Dave opposed the plea saying the words of the poem clearly indicate the rage to be raised against the throne of the state. Dave said though a notice was issued on January 4 asking Pratapgarhi to remain present on January 11, he was not available and another notice was issued on January 15. The Gujarat High Court on January 17 said, Dave submitted that even considering this aspect, no relief can be granted at this stage as investigation is at a very nascent stage and even on bare reading of the FIR, the ingredients of Sections 197, 302 and 299 of BNS are made out. From the material placed on record by the prosecution, after the post on social media the response received from the various persons of the community indicated the repercussion was also very serious and certainly disturbing to the social harmony of the society, it added.
Delhi HC junks plea against use of EVMs during polls
A bench of acting Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice Tushar Rao Gedea dismissed the appeal by Ramesh Chander challenging an order of the single judge observing it had no merit
Shinde writes to Nadda, extends support to BJP candidates in Delhi polls
NEW DELHI: The Shiv Sena, which has traditionally fielded its candidates in Delhi Assembly polls, will extend support to its ally BJP in the elections next month to prevent any division of votes. The party on Tuesday handed over to Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva a letter of support written by its leader Eknath Shinde to BJP national president J P Nadda. The Maharashtra deputy chief minister said, Shiv Sena has decided to actively support all the candidates of the BJP in the ensuing elections to the Assembly of NCT Delhi. I have directed the Shiv Sena Delhi unit to align with the BJP state unit and participate actively in the election campaign. Shinde said the party under his leadership has been a orch bearer of Hindutva ideology advocated by Bal Thackeray. Following this legacy, the party is an active and proud member of the National Democratic Alliance under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, adding that the national capital needs a corruption-free and competent government that the BJP will provide. Despite receiving little electoral traction, the party had contested several previous polls in Delhi. The Sena had split in 2022 with Shinde walking away with a majority of MPs and MLAs of the party. His faction was later recognised as the real party by the Election Commission.
Film actress Madhavi Latha lodges complaint against TDP leader JC Prabhakar Reddy
Hyderabad: Film actress and politician Madhavi Latha on Tuesday lodged a complaint with the Cyberabad police against TDP leader JC Prabhakar Reddy for making derogatory remarks against her during a debate in a television channel recently. In her complaint, she sought intervention of the Cyberabad police to investigate the matter allegedly involving Prabhakar Reddy and his associates for public defamation, harassment, body shaming, and threatening behavior. The Cyberabad police must secure my safety by addressing threats and harassment perpetrated by his followers. Register my complaint and lodge a FIR into the inaction by the local police due to alleged collusion, she said. She further stated that a complaint was registered at the National Commission for Women and National Human Rights Commission of India in New Delhi and also at the Movie Artist Association at Film Nagar in Hyderabad. I am ready to provide any additional information needed for the investigation and look forward to your prompt action to protect my rights and ensure justice, Madhavi Latha said, adding that she also enclosed evidence with the complaint. On December 31, 2024, I posted a video on YouTube advising women in Tadipatri to be cautious during New Year's celebrations due to safety concerns. This was intended as a social service message to promote women's safety, she explained. On January 1, 2025, Prabhakar Reddy publicly defamed me on national television. He made vulgar and defamatory remarks, calling me with derogatory names causing immense emotional distress and mental trauma. His statements defamed my character and humiliated me publicly, violating my dignity and self-respect, she said.
Delhi: Skies over Kartavya Path roar with jet sounds during flypast rehearsal for Republic Day
Ahead of India's 76th Republic Day, a rehearsal featuring Su-30MKI aircraft took place at Delhi's Kartavya Path. The celebration will showcase a flypast by 47 Indian Air Force aircraft, performances by a 160-member marching Indonesian contingent, and a focus on 75 years of India's Constitution. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the chief guest.
Eknath Shinde extends Shiv Sena`s support to BJP candidates for Delhi polls
Shinde said the party under his leadership has been a `torch bearer of Hindutva ideology` advocated by late founder Bal Thackeray
Tata Power DDL inks pact with group's EV charging arm to develop charging infra in Delhi
Tata Power Delhi Distribution has partnered with Tata Power EV Charging Solutions to develop public electric vehicle charging infrastructure at municipal parking sites across Delhi. The initiative aims to promote EV adoption in line with India's net zero emissions goal by 2070, and covers a 10-year agreement for the use of MCD sites.
Second Meeting Of JPC On Simultaneous Polls On Jan 31
New Delhi, Jan 21: The second meeting of the joint parliamentary committee examining the two bills for simultaneous elections will be held on January 31, according to schedule posted on the Lok Sabha website. The Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill were introduced in Lok Sabha during the recent Winter Session and referred to the committee. According to the Lok Sabha website, procedure and modalities for examination of the amendment bills will be discussed [] The post Second Meeting Of JPC On Simultaneous Polls On Jan 31 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Tata Power DDL inks pact with groups EV charging arm to develop charging infra in Delhi
NEW DELHI, Jan 21:Tata Power Delhi Distribution on Tuesday announced its partnership with Tata Power EV Charging Solutions Ltd for developing public electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Delhi Municipal Corporation sites. The tie up aims to promote the adoption of electric vehicles in Delhi, aligning with Tata Power-DDLs vision of a Green Tomorrow and supporting Indias goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2070, according to a statement. Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (Tata Power-DDL), a power utility supplying [] The post Tata Power DDL inks pact with groups EV charging arm to develop charging infra in Delhi appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Hyundai localizes over 1,200 key components, EV battery-packs
NEW DELHI/CHENNAI, Jan 21: Passenger car maker Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) underscored its commitment to Make-in-India by showcasing its indigenization efforts through a dedicated Localization Zone at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi. A company release here said HMIL, through a strategic indigenization road map, has achieved up to 92% localization in manufacturing. Additionally, HMIL and Mobis India Limited have also commenced local assembly of battery packs at a newly commissioned state-of-the-art facility within HMILs Chennai [] The post Hyundai localizes over 1,200 key components, EV battery-packs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Supreme Court asks Delhi Polices reply on Tahir Hussains plea for interim bail
Supreme Court asked the Delhi police counsel to come prepared and argue the matter on the next hearing on January 22
BJP protesting Ravans insult: Kejriwal on allegations of insulting Ram-Sita
New Delhi: The BJP slammed AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday accusing him of misquoting the Ramayan and insulting Lord Ram and Sita, with its Delhi unit president Virendra Sachdeva holding a fast as a mark of absolution. Kejriwal reacted sharply to the charge alleging the BJP was protesting against him in the honour of Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Provocative song case: Supreme Court stays case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed proceedings against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi, booked in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for allegedly posting an edited video of a provocative song. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the Gujarat government and complainant Kishanbhai Deepakbhai Nanda on an appeal filed by Pratapgarhi. The Congress leader has challenged January 17 order of the Gujarat High Court which dismissed his petition for quashing the FIR filed against him saying investigation was at a very nascent stage. On January 3, Pratapgarhi was booked for the alleged provocative
Delhi Assembly Elections: Nearly 700 Candidates Competing for 70 Seats
NEW DELHI: The stage is set for Delhis eagerly awaited Assembly elections on February 5, with as many as 700 ( exactly recorded 699) candidates in the race for the 70-member House. This year sees an increase of 27 contestants compared to the 2020 elections, which had 672 candidates. The results of the polls will be announced on February 8. The New Delhi constituency, currently represented by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal, has become the most contested seat, as per the Delhi Chief Electoral Office. Kejriwal faces a tough fight against BJPs Parvesh Verma and Congress Sandeep Dikshit, along with 20 other candidates, making it a total of 23 contenders in this high-stakes constituency. Following closely is Janakpuri, with 16 contestants, while Rohtas Nagar, Karawal Nagar, and Laxmi Nagar each have 15 candidates competing for their respective seats. On the other hand, Patel Nagar and Kasturba Nagar are the least crowded constituencies, each having just five candidates. Interestingly, Patel Nagar, a seat reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, also had the lowest number of contestants in the 2020 elections, with only four. Constituencies out of the 70, there are 38 regions having fewer than 10 candidates. Tilak Nagar, Mangolpuri, and Greater Kailash have six contenders each, while Chandni Chowk, Rajendra Nagar, and Malviya Nagar feature seven contestants apiece. When it comes to party representation, both the AAP and Congress have fielded candidates in all 70 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party is contesting 68 seats, leaving 2 for its allies, that is, the Loktantrik Jan Shakti Party and Janata Dal (United). Meanwhile, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced its candidates for 69 constituencies. The nomination process witnessed a flurry of activity, with 981 candidates submitting 1,522 nomination papers during the week-long window beginning January 10. After thorough scrutiny on January 18 and withdrawals by January 20, the final candidate list was finalized. Apart from major political parties, several smaller groups and independent candidates have also joined the fray. For instance, the Aapki Apni Party (Peoples) and the Bharatiya Liberal Party are among the lesser-known entities fielding candidates. Seven independents have also contributed to the record 23 contestants vying for the New Delhi Assembly seat, making it the most competitive constituency this election season.
