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Can Delhi withstand a magnitude 7 earthquake? What needs to be done?

Delhi's vulnerability to seismic risks is growing. Experts urge urgent retrofitting and structural audits to safeguard buildings against higher-magnitude earthquakes

BJP to meet on Feb 19 to pick Delhi CM, oath ceremony likely on Feb 20

This comes amid BJP postponed its legislature party meeting scheduled for Monday to two days later

'CMO Delhi' X handle renaming row: BJP seeks legal action against Kejriwal

The BJP has sought Lt Governor VK Saxena's direction to the Delhi government to initiate legal action against former chief minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly "hijacking" the official "CMO Delhi" handle on social media platform X. Earlier in the day, the Chief Minister's Office wrote to X, seeking the restoration of the "CMO Delhi" handle allegedly renamed to "KejriwalAtWork". In a letter to Saxena on Friday, Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said legal action should be taken against the former chief minister for renaming "CMO Delhi" handle on X to "Arvind Kejriwal At Work" and using it for his personal posts. "I have requested the LG that the IT department should take legal action against Kejriwal for hijacking the official CMO account on X and to ensure steps to prevent such incidents to recur," Sachdeva told reporters. Outgoing Delhi Chief Minister Atishi, speaking over the issue in a press conference, said X has a clear cut policy and legal guidelines of

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

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

Govt offices in Delhi to stay closed on Feb 12 for 'Guru Ravidas Jayanti'

In honor of Guru Ravidas Jayanti, Delhi LG declares February 12 a holiday for all government offices, independent bodies, and public projects in the National Capital Territory of Delhi

Delhi result: Celebrations start at BJP HQs as trends show decisive lead

BJP supporters erupted in celebration outside its Delhi headquarters as the latest counting trends showed the saffron party returning to power in the national capital after more than 26 years with a decisive mandate. Supporters danced to the beats of 'dhol' and waved party flags, creating a festive atmosphere. Holding up cutouts of a lotus, the BJP's election symbol, they also smeared each other with saffron-coloured powder. The BJP was leading in 41 of Delhi's 70 assembly seats while AAP was ahead in 29, according to the latest trends released by the Election Commission. With the early trends showing a significant lead for the BJP, its Delhi president Virendra Sachdeva reaffirmed the party's confidence in forming a government in the national capital. He said the next Delhi chief minister would be from the BJP and added that the central leadership would decide who it would be. "The results so far are in line with our expectations but we will wait for the final outcome," he told .

Public is in mood for change: EAM after casting his vote for Delhi polls

I have been an early voter...I think the public is in a mood for change, EAM Jaishankar said

Delhi left behind as AAP govt kept fighting with Centre: Amit Shah

BJP leader Amit Shah on Monday said states with a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years, but Delhi has been left behind because the Aam Aadmi Party kept making excuses and fighting with the Centre. Speaking at a public meeting in Jangpura, Shah called AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia "bade miyan and chote miyan" and accused them of "looting" Delhi. "States having a double-engine BJP government have progressed in the last 10 years. Delhi has been left behind, they keep making excuses and fighting with the Centre like a cry baby (babua sa munh banakar)," the Union Home Minister said. Firing a fresh salvo at Sisodia, who is contesting from the Jangpura Assembly seat against BJP's Tarvinder Singh Marwah, Shah said he is the only education minister in the country who went to jail in connection with a liquor scam. He alleged that Kejriwal lied to the people of Delhi and gave them only garbage, toxic water, and corruption. "'Bade miyan a

Delhi polls: Cong attacks AAP and BJP, promises to restore city's glory

The Congress launched a sharp attack on the BJP and ruling AAP on the final day of campaigning for the Delhi Assembly elections, presenting itself as the only viable alternative and pledging to restore Delhi's glory witnessed under the late Sheila Dikshit's leadership. Senior Congress leaders made a last-ditch effort to woo voters, holding a press conference where they attacked the Kejriwal-led government over alleged governance failures, mismanagement of funds and corruption. They also accused the BJP of suppressing opposition-ruled states and neglecting the concerns of Delhi's marginalised communities. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav emphasised the election was about reclaiming the developmental legacy of the late party leader and former chief minister Sheila Dikshit. He accused the AAP of allowing the city to deteriorate, arguing infrastructure has crumbled, water quality worsened, and public services neglected. "This election is about bringing back the Delhi that Sheila ..

Elections again and 2020 Delhi riot survivors look back at unkept promises

The trust is gone. Five years after riots in northeast Delhi, that is the oft-heard refrain as locals adapt to their changed, polarised neighbourhoods. Shops and houses that were engulfed in flames have been rebuilt but reconstructing lives is quite another thing. More than 50 people were killed and many others injured in the February 2020 riots. It was just after the assembly elections. It's election time again in Delhi, a reminder if any were needed of the many things left undone. In Shiv Vihar, one of the areas most impacted by the communal violence following clashes between supporters and opponents of the Citizenship Amendment Act, the memories linger - somewhat like the ever-present stench from a large drain that seems never to have been cleaned. "The area is calm now, but the trust is gone. People live in their own spaces without disputes, but they no longer trust each other," said Harpal Singh, a 68-year-old shop owner who moved to the locality 30 years ago. "When I moved he

AAP-led govt model failed, claims Chandrababu Naidu ahead of Delhi polls

Ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, TDP chief and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the AAP-led government model has "failed" and people should vote for a party that can lead to inclusive growth. Addressing a press conference here, Naidu said people are worried about staying in Delhi because of the "weather and political pollution". There has been no development in the national capital, he asserted. "Politicians have to always think about today, tomorrow and the future. A government with good public policy can transform society," he said. Taking a jibe at the AAP government, he said Delhi has a "half-engine sarkar", and needs a double engine sarkar to achieve development. Performance and better living standards are becoming relevant and not ideology, Naidu said and added "poor people in Delhi have to think if they want to live permanently in slums." Naidu, whose party TDP is an ally of the ruling NDA at the Centre, also said that his party fully supp

From manifesto headliners to footnotes: Key issues sidelined in Delhi polls

Poll promises ahead of the Assembly elections in Delhi emphasise cash transfers and subsidies, while critical concerns like pollution, women's safety, and civic infra take a backseat

Congress promises free 'tirth yatra' to Buddhist sites if wins Delhi polls

Congress on Saturday announced free 'tirth yatra' for Buddhist places if the party is elected in Delhi in the upcoming assembly polls. During a press conference, former Delhi MP Udit Raj said there were no schemes for Buddhist pilgrimages, which the Congress would change if it formed the government. The Delhi government organises pilgrimage for Tirupati, Ayodhya, Vaishno Devi, Balaji for senior citizens at its own expense, Raj said. "So why are there no pilgrimage schemes for the Buddhist places like Sarnath, Bodh Gaya, Lumbini, Deekshaboomi, Mhow etc.," he asked. If our government comes, we will not discriminate and will provide free pilgrimage for them also, Raj stated. The 'Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana' was launched by the AAP government in 2019 to aid the elderly in visiting pilgrimage sites across the country. Under the scheme, the Delhi government organises free pilgrimage travel for the elderly to 15 places of various religious faiths, including Ayodhya, Dwarkadheesh,

Delhi govt committed to fulfilling freedom fighters' dreams: CM Atishi

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi extended her heartfelt greetings to fellow citizens on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, reminding them of the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters and her government's dedication to realising their vision for the country. Speaking at a Republic Day event at the Chhatrasal Stadium here, Atishi urged people to remember the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country's independence. "Freedom fighters like Bhagat Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Lala Lajpat Rai and Chandrashekhar Azad thought not of themselves but of the country. Their sacrifices give me goosebumps," she said. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader highlighted India's transformative journey and the role of the Constitution, drafted under the leadership of B R Ambedkar, in ensuring equal rights for all citizens. "It is our responsibility to fulfil the dreams of our freedom fighters and Baba Saheb. Our Constitution envisions equal opportunities and the Delhi government is working tirelessl

Delhi elections 2025 highlights: Arvind Kejriwal releases 7-point 'manifesto' for middle class

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Delhi Elections 2025: AAP vs BJP vs Cong- Who promised what? A comparison

Voting for all 70 assembly seats in Delhi is scheduled for February 5, with vote counting set for February 8

Kejriwal claims BJP distributing gold chains, asks people not to sell votes

The former Delhi chief minister criticised the saffron party, accusing it of 'stooping to dishonesty' despite lacking a clear vision for Delhi

Shakur Basti row: Documents show land use of slum area changed, claims AAP

Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena slammed Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, calling his statement on Shakur Basti 'a complete lie'

Delhi polls: BJP pacifies 4-time MLA over Kapil Mishra's ticket allocation

BJP's sitting MLA from Karawal Nagar Mohan Singh Bisht objected to the party's decision to replace him with Kapil Mishra and threatened to turn rebel