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Delhi Assembly elections, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra said that the people of the national capital have decided to replace the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal with a BJP Chief Minister. Harsh Malhotra said, «The people of Delhi have decided that they will not tolerate Delhi's polluted drinking water, toxic air, lack of principals and teachers in schools, lack of doctors and medicines in government-run hospitals or mohalla clinics turning into garbage dump. They will replace Kejriwal with a BJP CM.» Reacting to allegations of AAP that BJP was removing voter names from voters list ahead of the polls, he said that only the Election Commission has a legitimate process for cutting votes.

Delhi government’s ambitious plan to provide ₹1,000 per month to women over 18 years of age under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana (MMMSY) is projected to cost ₹4,560 crore annually, according to the finance department. With the city’s subsidy bill nearing ₹11,000 crore, officials have raised concerns that implementing the scheme from FY 2025-26 could result in a budgetary deficit. A draft proposal for the scheme, submitted by the Women and Child Development Department, estimates that approximately 38 lakh women in Delhi would qualify for financial assistance. However, the finance department has cautioned that a revenue deficit could lead to central government intervention, potentially limiting Delhi’s financial autonomy. Fiscal challenges amid rising expenditure

India Meteorological Department (IMD). After three days of 'moderate' air quality, Delhi's air quality once again worsened to enter the 'poor' category. The city's Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 222 around 9 am, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. An AQI between zero and 50 is considered 'good', 51 and 100 'satisfactory', 101 and 200 'moderate', 201 and 300 'poor', 301 and 400 'very poor', and 401 and 500 'severe'.

Narendra Modi on Friday said that the role of the northeastern states in shaping India’s future will be significant. Addressing the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in Delhi on Friday, the Prime Minister said that the next few decades would see cities like Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal, and Itanagar rise as symbols of development and strength. «I firmly believe that the future belongs to Eastern India, especially the Northeast,» Modi said, adding that the 21st century was being increasingly regarded as «the century of the East.»

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Surendra Pal Singh Bittu joined AAP on Friday ahead of Delhi Assembly elections. Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia welcomed Singh into the party and said his experience will help the party in its development work. «Inspired by the good developmental work of the AAP in the field of education, health, etc., Singh is joining our party today, and I am sure that his experience will help the party to continue doing good work,» Sisodia said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. With air quality deteriorating in cities, the question of how to live healthily becomes urgent, especially for those who cannot pack up and leave. When the air quality index (AQI) rises, the immediate priority is protecting physical health.

The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded in Delhi was 183, categorised as 'moderate' as of 7 am on Friday, according to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). As per data of the CPCB, the AQI at ChandChowk stands at 183 as of 7 am, 183 at ITO, 168 at Okhla Phase 2, 159 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, 195 at Patparganj, 115 at Aya Nagar, 124 at Lodhi Road, 137 at IGI Airport (T3) and 212 at Punjabi Bagh.

Shantanu Naidu, widely known as Ratan Tata’s trusted associate, has introduced Jaipur to his silent reading initiative, «Bookies.» The community, designed for individuals to gather at public locations and read in silence, launched in Jaipur with an event planned for Sunday, December 8.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) is beset by problems, with the unbearable amounts of atmospheric pollution being the most acute. But the crisis of livability that the city faces isn’t just confined to this.

«The march has entered its 297th day and the indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri border has entered its 11th day. At 1 pm, a 'jatha' of 101 farmers will move towards Delhi from the Shambhu Border...» Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher told ANI. As many as 34 farmers were detained who were going from zero point to Rashtriya Dalit Prerna Sthal in Noida, to hold a protest without taking permission, police officials said on Thursday.

normal classes in schools. “All the Govt., Govt. Aided, Unaided Recognized Private Schools of DoE, NDMC, MCD and Delhi Cantonment Board are informed that the circulars or related orders issued are revoked. Thus, all classes in all schools are to be held in physical mode with immediate effect," the order said. Hours after the Supreme Court permitted the relaxation of GRAP Stage IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR to GRAP Stage II, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday revoked Stages IV and III of GRAP in the region.

Delhi court on Thursday sent AAP's Uttam Nagar MLA Naresh Balyan to one-day judicial custody in an alleged organised crime case. Special judge for lawmakers, Kaveri Baweja, sent Balyan to jail, considering that the arguments on Delhi police application seeking his 10-day custody for interrogation in the case under stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) would take more time. Special public prosecutor Akhand Pratap Singh, representing Delhi police, submitted that Balyan's interrogation was required to unearth the larger conspiracy in the case.

Delhi deals with one of its worst air quality crises, five-star hotels in the capital have begun offering clean air as a premium service, highlighting the severity of the city's pollution. This November, Delhi recorded unprecedented levels of air toxicity, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) staying in the “Very Poor” category every day, peaking at “Severe” and even “Severe Plus” levels on several occasions.

immediate financial needs. These range from working capital expenses, purchasing raw materials and consolidating debt. Consumers suggested that they need working capital to cover salaries and rent, pay utility bills, vendors and suppliers, and to manage routine day-to-day operations. The report by Paisabazaar shows that less than 30% of businesses applied for loans on future growth initiatives like marketing, brand building, upgrading machinery, or acquiring additional office space for expansion. The study revealed that nearly 45% of business loan applications were driven by the need for working capital expenses, highlighting the persistent liquidity challenges and short term cash flow gaps faced, especially by small businesses, in managing their day-to-day operations.

Publicis OOH India, a division of Publicis Groupe India, has developed FlexForward, a green initiative focused at recycling vinyl flexes used in the Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising market. In partnership with leading NGOs such as Goonj, FlexForward collects post-campaign flexes and repurposes them into eco-friendly utility products, including rain tarps, tote bags, and women’s utility pouches. These items are then distributed among marginalised communities, promoting sustainability while creating a positive social impact.

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Thursday announced that the Blue Line services would be disrupted throughout he day due to cable theft between Moti Nagar and Kirti Nagar stations. DMRC said that passengers could expect delays on one of the busiest lines because of the incident. In a statement, the corporation said that the issue would only be resolved after operational hours, leading to restricted train speeds during the day.

Delhi Assembly Speaker and Shahdra MLA Ram Niwas Goel on Thursday announced his retirement from electoral politics in a letter written to Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal. Goel (76) cited his age as the reason for withdrawing from the electoral fray, however, he assured Kejriwal to continue serving the party. The two-time MLA's retirement, ahead of the Delhi Assembly election, comes as a major blow for AAP.

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. They cited Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks on the need for the government to act on this issue while raising their point, leading to reactions from the Chair. As the proceedings began in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, Opposition members gathered at the threshold of the Well of the House and shouted slogans- “Kisan Virodhi yeh sarkar, nahi chalegi, nahi chalegi (This anti-farmer government will not be accepted)” and “MSP par jawab do (speak on the demand for MSP)”. Rajya Sabha Chairman asked the agitating members to back to their seat. “Interest of farmers is not served by sloganeering or shedding crocodile tears… Farmer is your last priority,” Dhankhar said, adding that till now the Opposition had not raised this issue nor did any of the notices under Rule 267 mention this issue but now that the farmers are trying to march to Delhi, these parties are raking it up.

Arvind Kejriwal, and BRS leader K Kavitha on the ED's plea challenging a trial court's order directing it to supply «unrelied documents» to those accused in the alleged money laundering case related to the excise policy. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notices to all the 40 accused on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) petition as well as its application for stay in the case. The high court listed the matter for further hearing on January 30 next year. Besides former Delhi chief minister Kejriwal, AAP leaders Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh and several businessmen are among the accused in the case.

Delhi High Court, while preventing the police from arresting activist Nadeem Khan, who was accused of "promoting enmity" through a viral video, stated on Tuesday that the country's unity is «not so fragile» and emphasized the need for greater trust in the intelligence of the common people. «We are in a democratic country… The common man isn't so fragile that merely one exhibition will shake his conviction,» Justice Jasmeet Singh said. «The country places great pride in our fundamental rights. Article 19(1)(a) is to be protected.»