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Atishi claims 'internal tussle' among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation

Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Friday said "internal conflicts" are happening among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation and accused the party of making excuses to avoid fulfilling its poll promises. Addressing a press conference, Atishi claimed that BJP leaders were engaged in a "tussle" over ministerial posts to "exploit" public funds. She further alleged that the BJP had no intention of delivering the commitments the party made in its election manifesto. "We have learned from our sources that the BJP is planning to blame the AAP for its failure to fulfil promises. They will claim that the Delhi government has no money due to the previous AAP administration," Atishi said. Highlighting the AAP government's financial track record, she stated that Delhi's budget had increased from Rs 31,000 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 77,000 crore in 2024-25 during its tenure. "In the last 10 years, Delhi's budget has grown 2.5 folds. The Arvind Kejriwal-led government even repaid the debt inheri

Atishi claims 'internal tussle' among BJP MLAs over portfolio allocation
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 1:40 PM IST

PM Modi maintains silence in country, says 'personal matter' abroad: Rahul

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "covering up" the alleged corruption of businessman Gautam Adani. In a post on X, he said, the PM maintains silence when questions are asked in the country and terms it a personal matter when asked abroad. "If you ask questions in the country, there is silence, If you ask abroad, it is a personal matter! "Even in America, Modi Ji covered up Adani Ji's corruption!" Gandhi charged in his post in Hindi. To a question on whether the issue relating to Adani figured in the talks, PM Modi at a joint media briefing in Washington said: "India is a democracy and our culture is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'. We consider the whole world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine." Modi said such individual matters are not discussed in talks between two leaders. "Two prominent leaders of two countries never discuss such individual issues," he said.

PM Modi maintains silence in country, says 'personal matter' abroad: Rahul
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 1:15 PM IST

USAID may have played a role in 2020 US polls, 2024 Indian elections: Trump

During the press conference alongside PM Modi, Trump was questioned about USAID's involvement in both the 2020 US presidential elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

USAID may have played a role in 2020 US polls, 2024 Indian elections: Trump
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 10:12 AM IST

Focus on BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur

All eyes are now on the BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur, a day after President's rule was imposed in the northeastern state and the assembly put under suspended animation. Security has been beefed up across the state following the Centre's announcement of President's rule, officials said. President's rule was imposed in Manipur and the assembly put under suspended animation on Thursday evening, days after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post that led to political uncertainty in the state. The decision came as the BJP failed to build a consensus on a chief ministerial candidate, despite having several rounds of discussions between its northeast in-charge Sambit Patra and legislators. Singh, who was heading the BJP government in Manipur, resigned as chief minister after nearly 21 months of ethnic violence that has claimed over 250 lives so far. The Manipur assembly has a tenure till 2027. Talking to reporters soon after the announceme

Focus on BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

BJP sees red over renaming of CMO Delhi X handle, seeks LG's intervention

The BJP on Thursday demanded the lieutenant governor's intervention into renaming of official 'CMO Delhi' handle on X to 'Arvind Kejriwal At Work' allegedly at the behest of the former chief minister. The BJP must stop making "baseless allegations" and focus on governing Delhi, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said in a statement. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva demanded Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena to seek a report from the IT department of the government on renaming of the 'CMO Delhi' handle on X and its alleged use for putting up posts of former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The BJP has returned to power in Delhi after 26 years, defeating the AAP in February 5 assembly polls. The party's government is yet to be formed. "It would not be an exaggeration to say that as soon as his corrupt government collapsed, Arvind Kejriwal has also become a digital looter, Sachdeva charged. He strongly condemned Kejriwal for allegedly renaming the official handle created by using publi

BJP sees red over renaming of CMO Delhi X handle, seeks LG's intervention
Updated On : 14 Feb 2025 | 7:00 AM IST

News updates: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Washington

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News updates: PM Modi meets Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Washington
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 11:43 PM IST

BJP considers two deputy CMs for Delhi among key cabinet appointments

BJP is expected to announce key posts for Delhi Cabinet, including the chief ministerial post after PM Modi returns from his US visit

BJP considers two deputy CMs for Delhi among key cabinet appointments
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 4:22 PM IST

BJP will turn Delhi into UP: Atishi claims power cuts in national capital

Outgoing Delhi chief minister Atishi on Thursday said within three days of AAP loosing its hold in the national capital, the city has been facing power cuts. The senior AAP leader said BJP wants to turn Delhi into Uttar Pradesh, a city known known for hours long power outages. No immediate reaction was immediately available from the BJP. Addressing a press conference, Atishi claimed that within three days of AAP ousted of power in Delhi, more than 40 outages were reported from different areas of the city and people have now started buying inverters. "Under the AAP government, the power sector was continuously monitored which has now collapsed within three days with BJP coming to power," she charged. The BJP does not know how to rule and it would create a situation of long power outage in Delhi like Uttar Pradesh, she alleged. The BJP defeated AAP in the February 5 polls, returning to power in Delhi after 26 years winning 48 of the 70 Assembly seats. The party is yet to form a ..

BJP will turn Delhi into UP: Atishi claims power cuts in national capital
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 1:49 PM IST

'Despite Delhi results. BJP can't form govt in Bihar', says Lalu Yadav

RJD Chief Lalu Yadav dismissed the impact of Delhi election results on Bihar, asserting that the BJP has no chance of forming a government in Bihar, stating, 'The people have now recognised the BJP'

'Despite Delhi results. BJP can't form govt in Bihar', says Lalu Yadav
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 12:15 PM IST

Monsoon preparedness gets top priority in Delhi govt's 100-day action plan

This comes after the new BJP-led Delhi government has set a vision with the Viksit Delhi Sankalp Patra-2025

Monsoon preparedness gets top priority in Delhi govt's 100-day action plan
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 7:33 AM IST

PM Modi to visit Uttarkashi on February 27, preparations underway

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi convened a meeting with officials to review the arrangements for the visit

PM Modi to visit Uttarkashi on February 27, preparations underway
Updated On : 13 Feb 2025 | 6:49 AM IST

News updates: 'Have removed all 'India's Got Latent' videos from my channel,' says comic Samay Raina

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News updates: 'Have removed all 'India's Got Latent' videos from my channel,' says comic Samay Raina
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 10:29 PM IST

Internal tussle delaying appointment of Delhi CM, says AAP; BJP hits back

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that the ongoing internal tussle within the BJP was delaying the appointment of a chief minister for Delhi and affecting the governance of the national capital. Responding to the allegations, Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said it is regrettable that despite being rejected by the public, the AAP leaders are still making false statements. AAP's chief spokesperson Priyanka Kakkar alleged that long power cuts were being reported in several parts of the city due to the BJP's inaction, an official statement from AAP stated. "It has been several days since the election results were announced, yet the BJP has not been able to decide on a chief minister. Meanwhile, Delhi's residents are suffering from prolonged power cuts. "Why should the people of Delhi bear the brunt of the BJP's internal fight?" Kakkar said. Responding on the claims of power cuts, BJP's Kapoor said, "After being rejected by all sections of society in the ...

Internal tussle delaying appointment of Delhi CM, says AAP; BJP hits back
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 8:44 PM IST

INDI alliance leaders compete on who can do more corruption: BJP's Bhandari

Bhandari criticised the alliance, including the Congress and RJD, for prioritising corruption over public welfare

INDI alliance leaders compete on who can do more corruption: BJP's Bhandari
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 10:09 AM IST

Kejriwal finding ways to become Punjab CM, says BJP's Manjinder Sirsa

Sirsa was replying to the dissent rumours of AAP Punjab MLAs and alleged that Kejriwal's real aim is to target the leadership of Punjab's Chief Minister

Kejriwal finding ways to become Punjab CM, says BJP's Manjinder Sirsa
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:40 AM IST

Sanjay Raut accuses Hazare of keeping mum on irregularities under BJP rule

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday accused Anna Hazare of not raising his voice against corruption post-2014 under BJP-headed governments, days after the activist said AAP lost the Delhi polls due to Arvind Kejriwal's focus on money. Hazare hit back, saying some people perceived things as per their mental set-up. "Arvind Kejriwal and Manoj Sisodia made Anna (Hazare) a mahatma. Without them, Anna couldn't have seen Delhi also. After 2014, there was an explosion of irregularities under the BJP-ruled Centre and Maharashtra, but Anna didn't utter a single word," Raut told reporters. He said Hazare should have visited Ram Leela and Jantar Mantar in Delhi to protest against corruption. Responding to the criticism, Hazare said, "A person wearing a particular colour of spectacle sees the world accordingly". After AAP suffered a drubbing in the recent Delhi assembly polls, Hazare said Kejriwal "only focussed on liquor" and forgot to serve the people.

Sanjay Raut accuses Hazare of keeping mum on irregularities under BJP rule
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:23 AM IST

UPDATES: Vedanta's Committee of Directors approves raising up to Rs 3,000 cr via NCDs

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UPDATES: Vedanta's Committee of Directors approves raising up to Rs 3,000 cr via NCDs
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 10:00 PM IST

ACB to take legal action against Kejriwal, AAP leaders on poaching claims

ACB had also issued a notice to AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, requesting his presence for an investigation into the allegations of bribes being offered to party MLAs

ACB to take legal action against Kejriwal, AAP leaders on poaching claims
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 12:28 PM IST

Will AAP survive in Punjab? BJP and Congress claim party in crisis

AAP's Punjab government faces turbulence as BJP sees its fall coming and Congress accuses Kejriwal of consolidating power amid widening internal rifts

Will AAP survive in Punjab? BJP and Congress claim party in crisis
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 11:09 AM IST

BJP chief Nadda slams Opposition over deportation row of Indians from US

Congress leader Chidambaram questioned if Jaishankar raised or protested the US deportation SOP with Marco Rubio, given its restrictive measures and long-standing implementation

BJP chief Nadda slams Opposition over deportation row of Indians from US
Updated On : 11 Feb 2025 | 8:17 AM IST