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Delhi Budget 2025: BJP unveils ₹1 lakh crore plan | Key highlights
This marks the BJP government's first budget in Delhi in over 26 years, following the saffron party's victory over AAP in last month's Assembly elections.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:46 PM IST
Delhi Police constable dies after accidental firing on election duty
The constable, identified as Nikhil Yadav, was posted in the west zone of PCR when he met with an accident on February 5
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 10:41 PM IST
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Atishi, 20 other AAP MLAs suspended from Delhi assembly for 2 days over ruckus
The MLAs were seen raising slogans during L-G Saxena's address on Tuesday over their allegation of removal of Ambedkar, Bhagat Singh portraits from CMO.
Updated on Feb 25, 2025 03:31 PM IST
Delhi elections a wake-up call for Cong, INDIA bloc
After Haryana and Delhi, the bloc faces another litmus test in Bihar, where assembly elections are due in November-December.
Published on Feb 23, 2025 08:33 PM IST
Who is Rekha Gupta? Delhi CM's age, education, husband, political background
Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's chief minister, marking BJP's return to power after 27 years. The ceremony was attended by PM Modi and other BJP leaders.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 04:12 PM IST
Rekha Gupta to take oath as Delhi's 4th woman CM at mega event today: 10 updates
Delhi CM oath ceremony: Rekha Gupta, first-time MLA, will be sworn in as new CM. The new government will have 6 cabinet ministers, including Parvesh Verma.
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 10:38 AM IST
Delhi CM to be named today: These BJP women leaders in contention for the post
Delhi CM announcement: Delhi's next CM will be revealed during a BJP meeting on February 19. Candidates include Rekha Gupta, Shikha Roy, and Bansuri Swaraj.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 05:25 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Swati Maliwal demands Dalit LoP in Delhi assembly: ‘Kejriwal had promised’
The Aam Aadmi Party, which ruled Delhi for 10 years, was voted out of power by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the recently held assembly elections.
Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:40 AM IST
Who will be Delhi's next CM? Meet the frontrunners. Is there a BJP 'dark horse'?
The BJP dethroned the AAP, winning 48 seats in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections. The party is likely to elect a new CM on February 19.
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 04:14 PM IST
History not on beleaguered Arvind Kejriwal’s side for political revival
The first party to challenge Congress’ political hegemony was Swatantra founded by C Rajagopalachari in 1959.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:00 AM IST
Ex-AAP leader Yogendra Yadav on why he ‘won’t celebrate’ Kejriwal's defeat
Yogendra Yadav, former AAP leader, warns that the party's defeat in Delhi signals shrinking space for alternative politics, marginalising the underprivileged.
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 04:23 PM IST
BJP claims ‘all is not well’ in Punjab amid protests against Kejriwal
BJP's RP Singh claims unrest within AAP after Kejriwal's meeting with Punjab leaders, noting protests against him.
Published on Feb 12, 2025 01:01 PM IST
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Union minister Athawale says AAP's Delhi defeat signals future Punjab loss
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated that the AAP's defeat in the Delhi elections is a significant setback, predicting a loss of Punjab for the party.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 04:57 PM IST
ANI |
Delhi election: BJP's Reddy criticises INDIA bloc, calls it in dark phase
BJP leader Prakash Reddy criticized the INDIA bloc's current state, citing failures in recent elections.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 01:45 PM IST
ANI |
Amid rumblings, Kejriwal to meet Punjab AAP leaders today
AAP's Arvind Kejriwal to meet Punjab leaders amid internal dissent post Delhi election loss. Discussions will focus on future strategies and addressing concerns.
Published on Feb 11, 2025 07:12 AM IST
Delhi to get woman chief minister? Who are the probable BJP front-runners?
Delhi new CM announcement: The BJP, having secured 48 out of 70 seats in Delhi assembly election, is considering a woman candidate for chief minister.
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 03:17 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
‘Cursed by Yamuna…’: What L-G told CM Atishi while accepting her resignation
Delhi LG VK Saxena is said to have told Atishi that AAP lost due to a “curse by Yamuna Maiya,” saying the Kejriwal-led government ignored public concerns.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 10:08 PM IST
'AAP-Congress fought to destroy each other': INDIA bloc ally on Delhi debacle
The BJP bagged 48 of the 70 seats in the Delhi assembly election, sweeping the Aam Aadmi Party out of power in the national capital.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 10:47 AM IST
‘Takht-nasheen tha…’: Parvesh Verma quotes Habib Jalib to mock Arvind Kejriwal
Parvesh Verma shared a video on X showing Arvind Kejriwal saying PM Narendra Modi can't defeat AAP in Delhi in this lifetime and would need to be reborn.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 10:48 PM IST
‘So much hooliganism’: Atishi slams BJP after meeting Kejriwal over poll setback
Atishi also alleged that the saffron party indulged in malpractices with the help of Delhi Police, which is under the control of the Union home ministry.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:26 PM IST
‘They called me a gunda’: BJP's Tarvinder Marwah on defeating Manish Sisodia
According to the Election Commission of India, Manish Sisodia lost to Tarvinder Singh Marwa by a margin of 675 votes. The BJP leader secured 38,859 votes.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 03:49 PM IST
Who will be new Delhi CM? Buzz over these BJP names intensifies
Parvesh Verma, the leader who beat AAP's Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi constituency, is reportedly the frontrunner for the Delhi CM pick.
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 09:58 AM IST
What global media said about PM Modi, AAP after BJP's ‘landmark win’ in Delhi
BJP's sweeping win in Delhi assembly election has drawn global media attention, with many outlets portraying it as a significant political shift in the capital.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 04:20 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal’, liquor scam: Double whammy that sunk AAP in Delhi
The Aam Aadmi Party lost the 2025 Delhi assembly election to the BJP amid corruption allegations, with their seat count dropping from 62 to 22.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 09:33 AM IST
‘Rahul Gandhi biggest supporter of Modi’: BRS leader KTR after Delhi results
Ex-Telangana minister KT Rama Rao said as long as Congress continued to ‘weaken strong regional leaders’, it will play into the hands of the BJP and PM Modi.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:23 AM IST
BJP roars back into Delhi; PM Modi says end of 'AAP-da' | 10 result takeaways
Delhi assembly election results 2025: The ECI data showed that BJP bagged 48 of the 70 assembly seats in Delhi, while the AAP ended up securing 22 seats.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 09:45 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Asmita Ravi Shankar
Delhi results: Congress vote share rises by 2%. How it cut into AAP’s margins
In the 2025 Delhi assembly election, the AAP and Congress's rivalry contributed to BJP's decisive win. AAP's vote share plummeted to 43.57%.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 08:30 AM IST
0, 0, 0: Cong betters vote share but can’t win a seat
The Congress increased its vote share in Delhi but failed to win seats again, raising concerns about its future and alliance strategies against the BJP.
Updated on Feb 09, 2025 07:13 AM IST
Saubhadra Chatterji, New Delhi
Delhi election results: 4 Muslim candidates elected to assembly, down from 5
Despite a split in voters among multiple parties, AAP emerged as the top choice in Muslim-dominated constituencies
Updated on Feb 08, 2025 10:29 PM IST
Owaisi's AIMIM pushes Congress to fourth place in these two Delhi seats
AIMIM candidates Shifa Ur Rehman Khan from Okhla and Tahir Hussain from Mustafabad performed better than Congress' Ariba Khan and Ali Mehdi, respectively.
Published on Feb 08, 2025 08:52 PM IST