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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Chief Minister Atishi is expected to resign from her position today. She is scheduled to visit the LG Secretariat at 11:00 am to submit her resignation. Atishi had won the Kalkaji seat, defeating BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri by 3,521 votes, but the BJP secured a resounding victory in the Delhi elections. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded that toll fee be waived off for vehicles entering Uttar Pradesh during the duration of the Maha Kumbh to reduce travel hindrances and jams. Due to heavy rush of devotees, long traffic jams are being witnessed on roads leading to Prayagraj. In a post on X, Yadav said, "On the occasion of Maha Kumbh, vehicles should be made toll free in UP, this will reduce travel hindrances and also the problem of traffic jams. When films can be made entertainment tax free, then why not vehicles be made toll free on the grand festival of Maha Kumbh?"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over pollution in the Yamuna River, accusing it of blaming Haryana for its own shortcomings. Speaking at the BJP headquarters, PM Modi said Delhi had thrived along the Yamuna, and its people were distressed by the river's deteriorating state. He accused AAP of "insulting" people's faith and failing to protect the sacred river. "We salute goddess Yamuna, who always blesses us. But look at the condition they have left her in. The people of Delhi are deeply hurt," he said. PM Modi assured that the BJP government would restore the Yamuna, making it a defining feature of Delhi, and pledged full commitment to its revival. Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a swipe at the Congress over its performance in the Delhi assembly polls, saying the party that ruled the city for 15 years could not even open its account in any of the elections since 2014 as "it is only serving the Nehru-Gandhi family". Commenting on the Congress' performance, Shah, in a post on X, said, "What happens to a party when it gets involved in worship of family, the Congress is the biggest example of it. In Delhi where the Congress was in power for 15 years a decade ago, it has not been able to even open its account in the six elections held since 2014." In this assembly polls, the deposit of the Congress was forfeited in 67 out of 70 seats, he noted. Results of the Delhi Assembly elections are not a vindication of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies but a referendum on Arvind Kejriwal and AAP, the Congress said as it vowed to bounce back from another whitewash. The Congress also asserted that it would form a government in the national capital in 2030. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said the assembly election results reflected nothing more than a referendum on Kejriwal and AAP. "After all, at the height of the prime minister's popularity in 2015 and 2020, AAP had won decisively in Delhi. This shows that, rather than being vindication of the policies of the prime minister, this vote is a rejection of Arvind Kejriwal's politics of deceit, deception, and vastly exaggerated claims of achievement," he said in a post on X.

10:24 PM

UP govt takes action against 14 'X' accounts for spreading misinformation on Maha Kumbh

In an effort to combat misinformation the Uttar Pradesh government has identified and taken action against 14 accounts on social media platform X for allegedly posting misleading content related to Maha Kumbh, an official statement said on Sunday. The action follows increased scrutiny of social media platforms under the directive of Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar, the government statement said.

9:47 PM

ECI completes Delhi assembly poll process, submits results to L-G

The Election Commission submitted the Due Constitution Notification for the Delhi Assembly polls to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, marking the conclusion of what it termed a "free, fair, and transparent democratic exercise". The BJP registered a landslide victory with 48 seats in the 70-member Delhi Assembly while AAP -- which had won 62 assembly constituencies in 2020 and 67 in 2015 -- saw its tally plunge to 22. The Congress drew a blank for the third consecutive time.

8:55 PM

Stage set for Aero India-2025; will serve as an inspiration for youth: Rajnath

The Yelahanka Air Force Station here is decked up for the biennial Aero India show which will be inaugurated by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday.

Themed as 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', the five-day extravaganza will showcase India's aerial prowess and indigenous cutting-edge innovations alongside state-of-the-art products of global aerospace companies.

8:38 PM

Gujarat pulses exports surge to 247,789 tonnes from April of last year to Jan

Gujarat recorded a substantial rise in the export of pulses, guar gum, and dairy products from April of last year to January, according to a release.

According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) report, pulse exports surged to an impressive 2,47,789 tonnes during this period, doubling last year's figures. Exporters have also benefitted from the favourable dollar value, contributing to the rise in exports, the release stated.

7:53 PM

Silent rally taken out in Kolkata demanding justice for RG Kar victim on her birthday

Doctors and people from all walks of life on Sunday took part in a silent rally to mark the first birthday of the RG Kar hospital medic since her death last year, and demanded justice for her. The rally, which started from College Square near the Calcutta University campus, was halted at the gate of the state-run medical facility in north Kolkata by security personnel.

7:36 PM

Tabling CAG reports in Delhi Assembly will expose AAP govt's graft, says BJP MLA

The AAP government's corruption will be exposed once the 14 CAG reports on city administration are tabled in the Delhi Assembly, the BJP's Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta said on Sunday. The Delhi government did not present a single Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report in the assembly during the past five years, he said in a statement.

6:51 PM

LIVE: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tenders resignation to governor

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at the Raj Bhavan, officials said.

Singh was accompanied by 14 MLAs belonging to the BJP and NPF. State BJP president A Sharda and senior saffron party leader Sambit Patra was also part of the delegation.

6:41 PM

'We will make Delhi healthy, safe, and clean: Kiran Bedi on BJP's win

Former Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi reacting to BJP's win in Delhi Assembly elections, said that the time for accusations and counter-accusations has ended and that the focus should now be on governance and development. Bedi highlighted the importance of addressing key issues such as public health, safety, and cleanliness in the city. "Now we will make Delhi healthy, safe, and clean," she added.

6:27 PM

PM Modi's US visit to build on 'Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US will provide an opportunity to build on the strong India-US Global Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set an ambitious agenda for a mutually beneficial and trusted relationship across all sectors, an official statement said. PM Modi will visit the US on February 12-13 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.

5:37 PM

Aero India: Rajnath Singh visits HAL's production facility in Bengaluru

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday visited the production facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Karnataka's Bengaluru to attend Aero India 2025, scheduled to be held from February 10 and will conclude on February 14. After arriving at HAL Airport, Singh visited the state-of-the-art Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) MK1A production facility of HAL. The Tejas Mk1A is an advanced version of the LCA Mk1, enhanced to improve combat efficiency.

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Topics : Narendra Modi Arvind Kejriwal Amit Shah Delhi Assembly Elections Delhi Assembly Aam Aadmi Party BJP Congress Akhilesh Yadav

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First Published: Feb 09 2025 | 7:23 AM IST