Delhi BJP leaders and workers staged a protest near the AAP headquarters on April 10. BJP is demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged excise policy scam. Recently, Kejriwal's plea against his arrest and remand in the excise policy of his government was rejected by the Delhi High Court on April 09. Meanwhile, CM Kejriwal has approached the Supreme Court challenging the high court order. Dramatic images surfaced from the Aam Aadmi Party's headquarters in New Delhi. During the protest, security personnel used water canons against BJP workers, who were trying to overpass the barricades. Watch video
10 April,2024 03:47 PM IST
In a shocking incident, Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were marshalled out of Delhi Assembly on raising slogans over slogans over Delhi Jal Board alleged scam on 8th of April. The BJP MLAs staged a protest near Mahatma Gandhi's statue inside the Assembly premises. The BJP legislators started demanding a discussion on alleged irregularities in the DJB. Speaker Ram Niwas Goel rejected the request and asked the opposition members to sit down. As the BJP MLAs continued to press their demand, Goel asked marshals to take them out. Watch video.
08 April,2024 02:54 PM IST
Director Homi Adajania sits down for a quick conversation with mid-day’s Mayank Shekhar after taking him around the location of Murder Mubarak in New Delhi. Get insights into the making of the movie and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the director himself.
16 March,2024 12:00 AM IST
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, while addressing at IIM Mumbai on January 30, narrated the challenges faced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union Government hosting the G20 Summit in Delhi.
30 January,2024 05:27 PM IST
A woman died and 17 others were injured after the stage collapsed during Jagran ceremony at Kalkaji Mandir in Delhi on Jan 27. According to Delhi Police, no permission was granted to hold the event, however, sufficient staff was deployed to maintain law and order. As per the temple’s priest, renowned singers like B Praak, Kanhaiya Mittal were present. There was a huge crowd in a tightly-packed venue. The kalkaji mandir tragedy happened when scores of devotees climbed the main stage to catch a glimpse of Punjabi musician B Praak. All the injured were shifted to the city’s AIIMS Trauma Centre, Safdarjung Hospital and MAX Hospital.
28 January,2024 04:49 PM IST
On December 26th, the Delhi Fire Service received a call about a blast near the Israel Embassy in Chanakyapuri area. Delhi Police top officials, NIA team and Forensic Team soon reached the spot and investigated the matter. Israel Embassy confirmed that around 5:10 pm there was a blast at close proximity to the embassy. The Delhi Police has intensified its probe into a low intensity Israel embassy blast that occurred near the Israel Embassy here and sources said two youths were caught on camera walking on the road close to the spot shortly before the explosion. The police have also beefed up security in the national capital after Tuesday's blast near the embassy in the Chanakyapuri diplomatic enclave, an official said.
27 December,2023 12:51 PM IST
The odd-even scheme in Delhi is about to make a comeback. In Delhi, the air quality is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. To tackle the Delhi air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on November 06 announced the implementation of the Odd-Even scheme. The Odd-Even scheme will be applicable for one week from 13th to 20th November. Cars whose number plates end with odd numbers – 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 – will be allowed to ply on odd-numbered dates. On the other hand, vehicles whose number plates end with even numbers – 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 – will be allowed to ply on even-numbered dates. Stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana is credited for creating smog in Delhi.
06 November,2023 06:05 PM IST
Delhi and Mumbai AQI have further slumped to ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ respectively. On November 6th, a layer of haze enveloped Mumbai as air quality deteriorated. The overall AQI of the city stood at 301. Global warming and natural seasonal transitions have been credited for Mumbai’s smog. People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. On the other hand, in Delhi, The air quality in Delhi is in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board. While stubble burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana are credited for creating smog in Delhi, in Punjab’s Firozpur, the stubble burning continued.
06 November,2023 01:38 PM IST
Delhi air pollution has led to a deteriorating situation in the state. The drone shots displayed the severity of pollution in the capital as it was concealed under a heavy haze blanket. Delhi continued to remain shrouded in a layer of haze as air quality deteriorated on November 05. The air quality in Delhi has been recorded in the 'Severe' category. AQI stood at 482, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). People have been advised to avoid prolonged outdoor visits. Smog has filled the atmosphere and pollution has increased to a great extent. People are finding it difficult to breathe and suffer from pain in their eyes due to the smog.
05 November,2023 03:03 PM IST
The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘poor’ category as per SAFAR on October 27. Delhi Minister Atishi on mentioned that there has not been any data that can tell the sources lead to what amounts to the severe pollution in the National Capital. However, in 2020, Atishi revealed the data claiming that the pollution in Delhi is directly correlated with stubble burning in Haryana and Punjab. Listen in to the minister herself as she points out the issues behind Delhi's air quality.
27 October,2023 12:14 PM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
