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'Fake voter registered at my ancestral house': Delhi BJP MP's big claim against AAP ahead of polls

BJP MP Yogendra Chandoliya claims that AAP has created a fake voter registration at his ancestral house. He reported the issue to the Delhi police commissioner and district magistrate. Chandoliya alleges that a new vote under the name Yusuf was created at his address without his knowledge. He demands an investigation by the Election Commission.

22 Jan 2025 10:35 am
Invisible under busy flyover, people who do Delhi's laundry

Dhobi Ghat near Barapullah flyover in Delhi faces long-standing issues despite political promises. The facility provides washing services, but residents struggle with waterlogging, sewage, and lack of governmental support. Generational dhobis balance traditional and modern techniques, while new amenities like tap water influence voting preferences.

22 Jan 2025 10:30 am
Mountains of muck, toxic fumes, recurring fires key issues for people living around Delhis three landfills

Residents of east Delhi neighborhoods like Mulla Colony, Okhla, Bhalswa, and Ghazipur struggle with the daily impact of enormous, unmanaged landfills. Despite hopes during elections, they continue to face health hazards, environmental issues, and unsafe living conditions, with minimal change over decades.

22 Jan 2025 10:06 am
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.

22 Jan 2025 7:28 am
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2 held for bank robbery in Ghaziabad, third accomplice still at large

Ghaziabad police arrested Phool Chand Bharti and Lalman for robbing Sujit Giri's son of Rs 34,000 by threatening him with a knife near a bank. The accused, along with an accomplice Prakash who is absconding, executed the theft on December 30, 2024. The police recovered Rs 22,020 of the stolen cash and a car used in the crime.

21 Jan 2025 4:07 pm
Former kabaddi player arrested for smuggling people abroad with fake documents

A government school PTI teacher in Punjab, Mandeep Singh, was arrested for facilitating illegal travel to the US using fake documents. Singh, a former national-level kabaddi and handball player, arranged the journey for Rs 41 lakhs. His illegal operations were exposed when a deportee was caught with a tampered passport by US authorities.

21 Jan 2025 3:36 pm
Malviya Nagar constituency: Where infra has failed to keep pace with the times

Malviya Nagar assembly constituency in New Delhi shows a mix of historical preservation and modern development. Despite improvements in amenities like schools, hospitals, and free utilities, issues with water supply, sewage, overcrowding, and parking persist. Incumbent MLA Somnath Bharti and opponent Satish Upadhyay present conflicting views on progress, with promises of further development and improvement of infrastructure.

21 Jan 2025 2:33 pm
54-year-old man shot dead inside his car over land dispute in Delhi

A 54-year-old man named Dharamvir was shot dead inside his car in Pooth Khurd, Outer Delhi. He was returning home when the incident occurred. Police suspect a land dispute might be the motive behind the murder. One person has been detained, and further investigation is underway.

21 Jan 2025 12:49 pm
Delhi polls: BJP promises KG to PG free education for needy students, life cover for auto drivers in 2nd manifesto

With the Delhi Assembly elections approaching, BJP released its second manifesto promising free education for underprivileged students, financial support for competitive exam preparations, welfare measures for auto and taxi drivers, and domestic helpers. The party also aims to tackle corruption, promising a Special Investigation Team to investigate irregularities. These promises aim to provide practical relief and strengthen ongoing welfare schemes.

21 Jan 2025 12:32 pm
2020 vs 2025: Delhi Police surveillance up 3 times ahead of elections

In preparation for the February 5 elections, Delhi Police has significantly increased the number of flying squads and static surveillance teams from 420 to 1,260. This measure aims to monitor illicit activities more effectively, with substantial seizures and arrests reported since the Model Code of Conduct took effect on January 7.

21 Jan 2025 10:04 am
Delhi polls: At election rallies, Atishi and Bhagwant Mann warn against voting for 'wrong party'

Atishi, contesting from Kalkaji, promises monthly financial aid for women and free medical treatment for senior citizens under AAP's re-elected govt. She challenges BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri to show a state with 24-hour free electricity. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann campaigns in Delhi, urging votes for AAP, emphasizing unity and practical issues like education and healthcare.

21 Jan 2025 10:01 am
What Delhi polls hold for sixty-plus: Senior citizens express growing concerns

Senior citizens in Delhi are facing delays in receiving old age pensions due to stalled funds, reportedly exacerbated by central government contributions halting. Concerns rise as other welfare schemes for the elderly, like the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana, experience delays, while AAP and BJP propose different enhancements to senior financial and healthcare support.

21 Jan 2025 9:54 am
Delhi polls: Baniyas son Arvind Kejriwal goes extra mile to woo traders

AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, while addressing gatherings in east Delhi, assured voters of funding for public welfare schemes, highlighting free electricity achievements and urging support for AAP against BJP's empty promises and poor governance in areas like law and order. He emphasized improving govt schools and reducing unemployment.

21 Jan 2025 9:53 am
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