The Congress party has fielded Delhi party chief Devender Yadav from the Badli constituency, where he previously served as an MLA. He is emerging as a pivotal candidate in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections scheduled for February 5. His leadership is seen as crucial for revitalising the party's presence in a region where it has struggled since 2013. Yadav's strategy involves introducing new candidates to connect better with voters, reflecting a shift from traditional faces that have become less appealing to the electorate. His experience and grassroots connections are expected to bolster the party's campaign efforts, particularly against the backdrop of promises like the "Yuva Udaan Yojana", aimed at addressing unemployment among youth in Delhi. With a focus on welfare schemes and financial incentives, Yadav aims to present a compelling alternative to both the Aam Aadmi Party and the BJP, which dominate the current political landscape.
Playing under muggy conditions with a rejigged side, the five-time world champions had to navigate some anxious moments in the first 27 minutes of the match
Despite a third round of price hikes this year, consumer appliance makers expect festive sales to grow at double-digit rates, driven by premiumisation, replacement demand and easy financing
Germany aims to double annual overnight stays by Indian visitors by 2030, as it seeks to attract longer, experience-led holidays and travellers beyond major Indian cities
Kane scored twice as England crushed Croatia 7-0 away and Yamal scored another brilliant curling shot from outside the penalty area as Spain won at home to Czechia 3-1 for a 40th game unbeaten
Additionally, the league will award Rs 25 lakh individually to the Indian women's team of Pranavi, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar for winning silver in the team event
The trend comes ahead of the main winter wedding season, when auspicious marriage dates in the Hindu calendar traditionally drive demand for venues, accommodation, banqueting and other hotel services
Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India has 220,000 pending bookings ahead of the festive season, while Hyundai Motor India has built four-five weeks of inventory across its dealer network
Indian institutions are turning to physical changes such as anti-suicide fans and mesh barriers after student deaths, an approach also adopted by universities abroad as part of wider prevention effort
LocalCircles estimates UPI transaction volumes could fall 4% and value 10% as consumers shift to cards, cash and bank transfers if merchants pass on the MDR
The IMD has forecast heavy rain in parts of southern India, with thunderstorms and showers likely across several other regions, while Delhi is expected to stay dry