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Mann slams Oppn for 'spreading rumours' that Kejriwal wants to be Punjab CM

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday slammed the opposition parties for "spreading rumours" that AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal wanted to become the chief minister of the border state following the party's rout in the Delhi Assembly polls. "Is it possible?" Mann questioned when he was asked that the opposition party leaders claimed that Kejriwal would be the next chief minister of Punjab. "They (the opposition) say whatever comes to their mind. They earlier had said so," said Mann while speaking to reporters in Sardulgarh. They only spread rumours, alleged Mann as he slammed the rival party leaders. Following the debacle in the Delhi assembly elections, Kejriwal had met Mann, state ministers, and party MLAs in Delhi on February 11. Several opposition party leaders had targeted Kejriwal for calling the meeting of Punjab MLAs.

Wait for new Delhi CM to end tomorrow, over 50,000 invited for swearing-in

Delhi's wait for its new chief minister after the assembly polls will end on Wednesday, when the BJP Legislature Party is slated to choose the Leader of the House, even as preparations for the February 20 oath-taking ceremony are in full swing at the historic Ramlila Ground here. Party leaders said the chief minister and the entire Cabinet will take oath at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union minister and other dignitaries. A huge crowd is expected at the event and around 40 celebrities have been invited, sources said, adding the ceremony would be held around noon rather than 4.30 pm, as was communicated by party leaders earlier. BJP MP Yogender Chandolia said preparations for the ceremony are in full swing at the Ramlila Ground. "Around 50,000 people, including party workers, RWA, sections of society and saints, will be invited. It will be a grand event in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet ministers will be present. It will last around

Delhi chief minister announcement: Oath-taking ceremony date, time & venue

The BJP is set to announce Delhi's new chief minister, with the oath-taking ceremony likely on February 20. Here's everything you need to know about the event

Bengaluru to beat Delhi this year: IMD predicts record-high temperatures

IMD recently predicted that the temperature in Bengaluru is expected to be higher as compared to the temperature in the national capital

Yamuna river cleanup drive begins days before BJP forms Delhi govt

The Yamuna cleanup initiative will follow a three-year revival plan guided by a four-pronged strategy

SC to hear plea of Ranveer Allahbadia against FIRs on YouTube show

The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Tuesday a plea of influencer Ranveer Allahbadia against the FIRs lodged over his alleged distasteful comments during a show on YouTube. According to the cause list, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is likely to take up the matter. On Friday, Allahbadia's lawyer Abhinav Chandrachud, had mentioned the matter for urgent listing. "I have assigned the bench and it will come up (before a bench) in two-three days," Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna had said when Chandrachud submitted that Assam Police has summoned Allahbadia for joining the probe during the day. Podcaster Allahbadia's remarks on parents and sex on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show 'India's Got Latent' triggered a controversy and several FIRs have been lodged against him and others in various parts of the country. Besides Allahbadia and Raina, others named in the case in Assam are Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Makhija.

Sam Pitroda, New Delhi railway station stampede, Nirmala Sitharaman & more

Meanwhile, Indian Railways has announced shutting down the Prayagraj Sangam Station from 17th to 28th February due to Mahakumbh’s massive rush.

Watch: Yamuna river cleaning drive begins in Delhi

Days ahead of the formation of BJP government in Delhi, the cleaning of Yamuna started on Sunday based on a four-pronged strategy to free the river from heavy pollution in three years.

Earthquakes in Delhi: When Qutb Minar lost its crown 200 years ago

Monday's earthquake was a reminder of Delhi's position in the high-risk seismic zone IV, which has even shook historic Qutb Minar, among the strongest structures in Delhi

After Delhi-NCR, earthquake with magnitude of 4 hits Siwan in Bihar

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Siwan, Bihar at 08:02 IST with a depth of 10 Km, following a similar magnitude quake in Delhi-NCR at 5:38 am

PM Modi urges people to stay calm, alert after earthquake jolts Delhi-NCR

Strong tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining regions as an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude struck the region early on Monday. There were no immediate reports of any damage or injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people in the region to stay calm and follow safety precautions while keeping alert for possible aftershocks. Modi said in a post on X, "Tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas. Urging everyone to stay calm and follow safety precautions, staying alert for possible aftershocks. Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation." The epicentre of the quake was in the Jheel Park area of Dhaula Kuan and there were some reports of people hearing a loud sound as the ground shook. The National Center for Seismology said the earthquake struck at a focal depth of five kilometres at 5:36 am. Shallow earthquakes, originating five or 10 kilometres below the surface, tend to cause more damage than those originating deep below the surface. The Jheel Park

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

Strong tremors felt in Delhi-NCR as 4.0 magnitude earthquake strikes

There have been no reports of immediate damage or casualties so far

Viral video shows people jumping over metro exit gates, DMRC clarifies

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Saturday said it has taken cognisance of a viral video showing people jumping over automated fare collection gates at the Jama Masjid metro station and was in touch with police to file an FIR. The incident took place on the Violet Line of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on February 13. In the video, a large number of people could be seen jumping over the automated fare collection (AFC) gates with many filming the act on their cellphones. "There was a temporary surge in the number of passengers for a brief period on Thursday evening when some of them bypassed the AFC gates by jumping over them to exit," said Anuj Dayal, the DMRC's principal executive director (corporate communications). Security personnel and other staffers were present in adequate numbers to counsel the passengers and the situation was never out of control, he said, adding it was a momentary reaction by some passengers due to a sudden surge near the AFC gates. "However, the

Will ensure MCD areas become as clean, beautiful as NDMC zones: LG Saxena

Delhiites have chosen a new leadership for change, and this transformation will positively impact both the city and its people, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said on Friday. Speaking at the 'Samvaad with Swachhta Sainiks' event here, he said while some areas, particularly those under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), are well-maintained, others require significant improvement. We will ensure that MCD areas also become as clean and beautiful as NDMC zones, he said. The LG highlighted that keeping Delhi is primarily the responsibility of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), which has a workforce of 50,000 sanitation workers. Saxena praised sanitation workers for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Yamuna floods, and the G20 beautification drive. He also urged citizens to also play an active role. When we see potholes and garbage in the capital, it raises concerns about whether we are truly representing the country's capital, he added.

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

Delhi election results: Delhi may get a woman CM; who are the probable candidates?

Media reports suggest the BJP might appoint a woman as Delhi's CM. Four of the five women MLAs elected belong to the BJP, making them strong contenders. Who are the probable candidates?

Delhi Election Results: How Congress ate into AAP’s votes

The 2025 Delhi election results are in—the BJP is back in power after 27 years! But did Congress play a crucial role in AAP’s defeat? Despite winning no seats,

UPSC coaching deaths: Court reserves order on bail plea of CEO of RAU's IAS

Principal District and Sessions Judge Anju Bajaj Chandna reserved the order after hearing submissions from the counsel for the accused, CBI and counsel for the complainant

BJP seeks time from Delhi L-G for meeting new MLAs ahead of govt formation

A day after registering a massive a victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP on Sunday sought time for a meeting of the newly elected party MLAs with Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva wrote to Saxena, seeking an appointment for a meeting with the 48 newly elected party MLAs and seven Lok Sabha MPs from the city. "I along with the BJP MPs from Delhi and our newly elected 48 MLAs wish to meet you at an early date. Please, allow an appointment at an early date according to your convenience," he wrote to the LG. The BJP has returned to power in Delhi after 26 years, defeating the AAP in the assembly polls. The AAP managed to win 22 of the 70 assembly seats while the Congress drew a blank in the elections held on February 5. The BJP leaders said that formation of the government is likely to take place after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign visit. The buzz over the new chief minister of Delhi has intensified in the