DELHI (national capital territory)

New Delhi: The Delhi BJP has raised serious objections to the list of candidates announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections. BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor alleged that AAP has violated norms and displayed hypocrisy in its candidate selection. According to Kapoor, AAP has fielded Keshav Chauhan, a male candidate, from Dhichkaun Kalan, a ward reserved for women. “This is a blatant disregard of election rules. It seems AAP initially intended to nominate Chauhan’s wife but ended up declaring his name instead. This exposes the real face of the party that often accuses others of nepotism,” he said. The BJP leader also pointed out that AAP’s candidate from Vinod Nagar, Geeta Rawat, is a former councillor who was once j...

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, have claimed to successfully perform Asia’s first medical procedure that restored blood circulation in a deceased woman’s body to preserve her organs for donation. This revolutionary technique has helped save the lives of three patients. The case involves 55-year-old Geeta Chawla, who suffered from motor neuron disease and had been bedridden for a long time. After her death on November 6, her family expressed the wish to donate her organs. As a result, her liver was transplanted to a 48-year-old patient at ILBS Hospital, while her two kidneys were given to two men aged 63 and 58 at Max Hospital, Saket. In addition, her eyes and skin were also donated to help other patients. After s...

? New Delhi | Sunday:Delhi’s air has once again turned toxic, with pollution levels breaching the ‘severe’ category across several parts of the city. On Sunday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 391, remaining unchanged till 10 a.m. Despite the alarming figures, authorities have decided not to implement Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) for now, citing slight improvement trends in the coming days. Delhi’s Air Quality Remains Hazardous According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin, Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 370 on Sunday, indicating “very poor” air quality. Nearby NCR cities also suffered — Faridabad (214), Gurugram (238), Ghaziabad (345), Noida (366), and Greater Noida (340).At least three Delhi monitoring stations reported AQ...

By Naveen Nishchal | New Delhi:A tragic road accident in Delhi’s Dwarka area on Saturday night claimed the life of a three-year-old boy, while his maternal uncle sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a group of intoxicated youths, rammed into the motorcycle on which the child was riding. Police have seized the vehicle and detained the driver, though they have not yet confirmed whether alcohol was involved. According to police officials, the deceased child has been identified as Kabir, a resident of Adarsh Apartment, Sector-16, Dwarka. His family has demanded strict punishment for the accused, saying, “Our child lost his life because of their recklessness. The driver should be sentenced to death.” Crash Site Revealed a Mangled Bike ...

New Delhi: In a major boost to Delhi’s public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 187 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will become fully operational across the capital by next month. The initiative aims to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for every resident of Delhi, aligning with the principles of “Time to Care” and the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Addressing the media, CM Gupta stated that the Delhi government will no longer operate its health centers in rented premises, as the administration now has adequate space to establish Arogya Mandirs across the city. “As of now, treatment has already started in 168 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and by December, all 187 centers will be inaugurated,” she said. Healthcare Closer to Every Hom...

? Bengaluru/New Delhi: A shocking video from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Jail has gone viral, exposing inmates singing, dancing, and partying through the night. The incident has triggered outrage across Karnataka, raising serious questions about the administration and security of one of the state’s most high-profile prisons. The latest clips emerged just a day after an earlier video revealed that several high-risk inmates — including an ISIS recruiter, a serial rapist, and a convicted murderer — were enjoying VIP privileges inside the jail. The scandal has snowballed into a major political controversy, prompting the state government to order a high-level probe. Inmates Partying All Night with Alcohol and Music According to an India Today report, officials initially c...

New Delhi: A significant security breach has been reported at Indira Gandhi International Airport, raising serious concerns about airport safety protocols. A British national, Fitz Patrick, arriving from Bangkok, managed to leave the airport without completing mandatory immigration formalities. The incident occurred on October 28, when Patrick arrived in Delhi and reportedly missed his connecting flight to London. Authorities are currently investigating his travel itinerary. During a routine check on October 29, immigration officials noticed Patrick’s absence and immediately informed the police. Preliminary investigations reveal that Patrick bypassed the arrival immigration e-visa area and exited the terminal, heading into the city. CCTV footage confirms the breach, and authorities are ...

Here’s a professional and impactful English version suitable for newspaper publication: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to Visit Suttur Mutt, Karnataka; Third State Tour in a Week Vice President CP Radhakrishnan is set to visit Karnataka on Sunday, marking his third state tour within a week. Earlier, he visited Kerala on November 3–4 and Chhattisgarh on November 5. Key Events in KarnatakaDuring his Karnataka visit, the Vice President will participate in several significant programs. In Hassan, he will attend a commemorative event at Shravanabelagola in memory of Acharya Sri 108 Shanti Sagar Maharaj, paying homage to the revered monk. This event marks the centenary of Acharya Shanti Sagar Maharaj’s first visit to Shravanabelagola in 1925. VP Radhakrishnan will also take part...

”** New Delhi: The Sanatan Hindu Ekta Padyatra led by Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, the Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham, continued for the second consecutive day in Delhi on Saturday. The spiritual leader, addressing an ocean of devotees, declared that the march represents Hindu unity and asserted that “India will definitely become a Hindu Rashtra.” The padyatra began on Friday from Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Temple in Chhatarpur, South Delhi, and will culminate on November 16 at the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan. “We Will Not Stop Until India Becomes a Hindu Nation” During his address on the second day of the march, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri said, “This Sanatan Padyatra has started with seven sacred vows. It is a journey for Hindu unity. The people of India ...

Delhi begins pilot project offering doorstep parcel and speed post booking without extra charges By Ram Tripathi | New Delhi:In a major step toward customer convenience, the India Post Department has launched a new initiative allowing citizens to send parcels and speed posts directly from their homes or workplaces—without visiting the post office. Under this pilot project, “Mobile Parcel Booking Vans” will visit residential and business locations to collect consignments without any additional charge. Delhi Circle Begins Pilot Run The Delhi Postal Circle has rolled out the service on a trial basis in the West Division, operating daily between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Depending on the outcome, the facility will soon be expanded across the national capital. These specially designed vans tr...