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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

Delhi elections: BJP candidates hold victory rallies, distribute sweets

A day after the BJP returned to power in Delhi, the party's winning candidates held thanksgiving rallies in their respective constituencies on Sunday. The candidates celebrated their success by distributing sweets, cutting cakes and thanking voters for supporting them. The BJP returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 years, winning 48 of the 70 assembly seats on Saturday. The AAP won 22 seats while the Congress drew a blank in the polls held on February 5. BJP's Moti Nagar MLA-elect Harish Khurana took out a rally in his constituency. "I am here in Moti Nagar to thank the people who have shown immense trust in me. I assure them that I will work honestly for their welfare, focusing on issues like public toilets and water supply," he said. Satish Upadhyay, who won from Malviya Nagar, led a victory procession that saw his supporters dancing to drum beats. He also visited a temple and cut a cake. "The people have supported us and this rally is our way of showing gratitude. We wi

Delhi polls: BJP's Karnail Singh richest winner, Umang Bajaj youngest

Delhi Assembly elections saw BJP's Karnail Singh emerge as the richest winner with assets worth Rs 259 crore, Umang Bajaj at 31 as the youngest winner, Tilak Ram Gupta as the oldest contestant at 73, and AAP's Amanatullah Khan the candidate with the highest, 19, criminal cases. Karnail Singh, who won from Shakur Basti, was followed by Manjinder Singh Sirsa from Rajouri Garden with Rs 248 crore and Parvesh Sahib Singh from New Delhi with Rs 115 crore. Among the 699 candidates who contested, the youngest winner was 31-year-old Umang Bajaj of the BJP, who secured victory from the Rajinder Nagar constituency. On the other hand, the oldest candidate to contest was 73-year-old Tilak Ram Gupta, who won from the Tri Nagar seat. Several winning candidates also have pending criminal cases, according to a report by the Association for Democratic Reforms. AAP's Amanatullah Khan from Okhla is one such candidate, with 19 criminal cases against him, followed by Kuldeep Kumar from Kondli with sev

Delhi polls updates: BJP to form govt in Delhi after 26 yrs, wins 48 seats; AAP 22, Cong draws blank

Delhi election result 2025: The BJP managed to retain its lead after most rounds of counting and was expected to win 48 in total, according to EC data

Delhi elections result: Why did voters choose BJP?

Why did Delhi voters reject AAP and back the BJP after 27 years? Was it anti-incumbency, corruption scandals, or BJP’s women-centric policies? Watch as we break down the key reasons behind the BJP's

Delhi election results: Kejriwal loses New Delhi, AAP Biggies Struggle, BJP dominates

Arvind Kejriwal has lost his re-election bid from the New Delhi Assembly constituency. As of 3 PM, trends show the BJP leading with 47 seats, while AAP lags at 23.