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Killer of HC Ratan Lal will be Convicted for sure : SN Srivastava

By Atul Krishan March 1, 2025 CAA Bill 2019 Chakka Jam Confrontation with Hindus delhi police Delhi Riot 2020 DPSG Group HC Ratan Lal Jafrabad Protest Jamia Protest Mahila Ekta Yatra Muslim Mobilization Petrol Bombs Political Interference Riot Conspiracy Seelampur Riot Plan Shaheen Bagh Protest Sharjeel Imam SN Srivastava Stone pelting Tahir Hussain umar khalid WhatsApp Conspiracy

New Delhi: Former Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava, while speaking with The New Indian on the occasion of five years of the Delhi Riot, said…

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Delhi court allows withdrawal of JNU leader Shehla Rashid’s case

By Atul Krishan March 1, 2025 2019 Case Article 370 Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Anuj Kumar Singh Delhi Court delhi police FIR Free Speech Human Rights Violations Indian Army Jammu & Kashmir jnu leader Judiciary Legal proceedings Lieutenant Governor of Delhi National Security patiala house court Political Interference Prosecution Withdrawal Section 153A IPC Sedition Case shehla rashid Social Media Allegation

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s Patiala House Court has granted permission to the Delhi Police to withdraw the 2019 sedition case against former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)…

The Centre has opposed in the Supreme Court a plea seeking a life ban on convicted politicians.

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Centre opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians in SC affidavit

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 27, 2025 Central Government of India constitutional principles convicted politicians criminalization in politics disqualification period electoral politics judicial review lifetime ban Representation of the People Act Supreme Court

The Central Government of India has opposed petitions advocating for a lifetime ban on politicians convicted of criminal offenses, asserting that the current six-year disqualification period is sufficient and proportionate.

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Supreme Court Mandates Expert Agency to Boost Delhi’s Green Cover

By Atul Krishan February 17, 2025 affidavit submission afforestation initiative Amicus Curiae contempt petition Delhi Development Authority (DDA)Delhi Forest Department Delhi green cover environmental degradation environmental health expert agency financial requirements Forest Research Institute (FRI)GNCTD illegal tree cutting Justices Abhay S. Oka & Ujjal Bhuyan Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena Supreme Court sustainable urban development

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of an expert agency to spearhead a large-scale afforestation initiative aimed at increasing Delhi’s green cover.…

The quake's epicenter was Jheel Park, Dhaula Kuan, with some reporting a loud sound as the ground shook.

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4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Delhi-NCR

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 17, 2025 Delhi NCR earthquake Earthquake Safety Emergency Helpline Ground Shaking Jheel Park National Center for Seismology pm modi Richter Scale safety measures seismic activity Seismic Risk Seismic Waves Seismic Zone IV Tremors Urban Density

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR early Monday, triggering strong tremors but no damage. Authorities urged caution, while experts reassured that aftershocks are normal.

Delhi Court Grants Interim Relief to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, Stays Arrest Till February 24

By Atul Krishan February 13, 2025 AAP amanatullah khan Delhi Court Delhi Waqf Board Enforcement Directorate (ED)February 24 interim relief Investigation Legal proceedings money laundering case stays arrest

New Delhi: In a significant development, Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has granted interim relief to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan, staying his arrest…

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Delhi High Court Seeks Amanatullah Khan’s Response in ED’s Plea, Defers Trial

By Atul Krishan February 13, 2025 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)amanatullah khan Anti-Corruption Bureau delhi high court Delhi Waqf Board ED counsel Zoheb Hossain Enforcement Directorate (ED)government sanction Justice Vikas Mahajan money laundering case predicate offence property transactions public servant prosecution Recruitment irregularities Section 197 CrPC Special Judge Jitendra Singh supplementary prosecution complaint trial court trial proceedings deferred

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Amanatullah Khan following a plea by the Enforcement Directorate…

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Challenge to Women’s Reservation Clause

By Atul Krishan February 12, 2025 Article 334A Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act 2023 delhi high court delimitation women's reservation

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Central government regarding a plea challenging Article 334A of the Constitution, which delays…

Delhi High Court Flags AI as a Security Risk, Seeks Government’s Response on DeepSeek

By Atul Krishan February 12, 2025 AI regulation in India AI security risk DeepSeek delhi high court Public Interest Litigation (PIL)

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has raised concerns over the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI), stating that such tools are dangerous regardless…

BJP leaders and supporters celebrated their historic Delhi election victory at the state office, addressing the media amidst flashing results. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)

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In Pictures | BJP State office celebrations after a historic win

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 11, 2025 AAP vs BJP BJP BJP headquarters BJP rally BJP spokesperson BJP Victory Congress Defeat delhi elections 2025 Democracy in Action election analysis election campaign election results Election Verdict Leadership Media Interaction Modi Wave Nalin Kohli News Coverage Party Flags party workers Political Festivities political leaders Political Reactions Political Strategy press conference Public Address Shahnawaz Hussain Sudhanshu Trivedi Supporters Celebration Vijay Goel Vote Count

BJP celebrates a historic win in Delhi after 27 years. Party leaders, spokespersons, and supporters rejoice at the state office headquarters. Photojournalist Ritik Sharma captures the festive atmosphere.

Delhi CM Atishi Marlena was surrounded by media and answered a few questions before leaving. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)

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In Pics | CM Atishi seeks blessings at Kalkaji Mandir before voting

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 7, 2025 2025 Delhi elections Aaam Aadmi Party AAP alka lamba atishi marlena blessings constituency Delhi CM delhi elections delhi elections 2025 Early Morning Blessings Election Day Hindu Goddess Kali Kalkaji constituency Kalkaji Mandir Media Coverage Photo story photojournalism Photojournalist political campaign Political Contest polling booth Ramesh Bidhuri Ritik Sharma Southern Delhi Temple Crowds temple visit the new indian Voter turnout

Delhi CM Atishi Marlena visited Kalkaji Mandir, sought blessings, and voted in Kalkaji constituency. Documented by photojournalist Ritik Sharma.

Voters exercise their democratic right at Apeejay School, Panchsheel Park, as Delhi decides its future. (Photo by Ritik Sharma)

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Delhi Elections 2025: Exit polls favor BJP, AAP holds hope

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 6, 2025 2025 Delhi elections Aaam Aadmi Party AAP AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal Bhartiya Janata Party BJP BJP leaders Congress Congress irrelevant Congress leaders constituency turnout Delhi Delhi Assembly elections Delhi Constituencies delhi elections 2025 Delhi political scenario.Devender Yadav election analysis election commision of india Election Commission of India election predictions election results electoral performance electoral surprises Exit Polls Feb 8 February 8 results Governance MODI Mohan Yadav National Capital political climate political landscape political uncertainty Priyanka Kakkar Ravi Kishan Reena Gupta Sandeep Dikshit SANJAY SINGH Saurabh Bharadwaj seat projections Virendra Sachdeva voter participation Voter turnout voting demographics

Exit polls for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections indicate a BJP victory, with AAP facing a setback and Congress struggling. Final results will be announced on February 8th.

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Killer of HC Ratan Lal will be Convicted for sure : SN Srivastava

Centre opposes lifetime ban on convicted politicians in SC affidavit

Supreme Court Mandates Expert Agency to Boost Delhi’s Green Cover

4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Delhi-NCR

Delhi Court Grants Interim Relief to AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, Stays Arrest Till February 24

Delhi High Court Seeks Amanatullah Khan’s Response in ED’s Plea, Defers Trial

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Challenge to Women’s Reservation Clause

Delhi High Court Flags AI as a Security Risk, Seeks Government’s Response on DeepSeek

In Pictures | BJP State office celebrations after a historic win

In Pics | CM Atishi seeks blessings at Kalkaji Mandir before voting

Delhi Elections 2025: Exit polls favor BJP, AAP holds hope

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