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Delhi minister says second CAG report to reveal Kejriwal's ‘dishonesty’

CAG report on Delhi's liquor sector claimed that the 2021-2022 excise policy resulted in a cumulative loss of over ₹2,000 crore to the Delhi government

Delhi minister Parvesh Verma is being greeted by minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa as the former takes charge of his office at Delhi Secretariat, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. Verma has been allotted the departments of PWD, Water, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation and Flood Control, and Gurdwara Elections.(PTI File)
Published on Feb 28, 2025 02:49 PM IST

Mohan Bisht, seeking to rename Mustafabad, elected Delhi Assembly deputy speaker

Mohan Singh Bisht defeated AAP's Adeel Ahmad Khan by more than 17,000 votes from Mustafabad in the recent elections

Newly-elected Deputy Speaker Mohan Singh Bisht in the House during the first session of Delhi Assembly, in New Delhi, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025.(PTI)
Updated on Feb 27, 2025 10:53 PM IST
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Delhi CM’s DU professor recalls, ‘Rekha Gupta bahut dhaakad thi’

Rekha Gupta, Delhi's new Chief Minister, is a Daulat Ram College alumna. Her professor recounts her dedication, leadership during her days at Delhi University. 

Indu Jain, a former professor at Delhi University, fondly remembers having taught Rekha Gupta (right) during her student days at Daulat Ram College, (Photo: Manish Swarup/AP)
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 11:15 AM IST
ByKaran Sethi

What Parvesh Verma's daughters, wife said as BJP 'giant killer' misses out on De

Parvesh Verma's family thanked the BJP for giving him the responsibility and said they are happy with that.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the New Delhi Assembly seat, Parvesh Verma being welcomed by his daughters Trisha and Sanidhi on winning in the Delhi Assembly elections, in New Delhi on Feb 8. (p_sahibsingh X)
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 05:31 PM IST

Kapil Mishra sworn in as Delhi cabinet minister: 5 things about AAP turncoat

Kapil Mishra, once a minister in Arvind Kejriwal's government joined the BJP in 2019. 

Kapil Mishra won the Delhi assembly election from Karawal Nagar.(Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 20, 2025 12:35 PM IST

Rekha Gupta's promise to Delhi women: ‘Will get 2,500 monthly aid by…’

The announcement came ahead of Rekha Gupta's oath taking as Delhi's fourth woman chief minister. She is a first-time MLA from the Shalimar Bagh constituency.

Leader of the BJP Legislative Party Rekha Gupta calls on Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to stake her claim to form the new Government of Delhi, at Raj Niwas in New Delhi on Wednesday.
(LG Delhi X)
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 10:35 AM IST

Delhi CM oath ceremony: PM Modi among guests; date and venue | Full schedule

Delhi CM oath ceremony: Delhi Police has issued traffic advisories anticipating a massive crowd for Rekha Gupta's swearing-in at Ramlila Maidan.

Delhi CM oath ceremony: BJP Central Observer Ravi Shankar Prasad, party’s Delhi President Virendra Sachdeva, party leader and Delhi Chief Minister-designate Rekha Gupta and party leaders Satish Upadhyay and Parvesh Verma after the BJP legislature party meeting at the party office, in New Delhi on Wednesday.(HT_PRINT)
Updated on Feb 20, 2025 10:32 AM IST

‘Grateful’: What Rekha Gupta said on being named next Delhi CM by BJP

In a post on X, Rekha Gupta said, “I express my heartfelt gratitude to all the top leadership for trusting me and entrusting me with the responsibility”. 

BJP MLA-elect Rekha Gupta being congratulated by other party after her name was announced as chief minister of Delhi(Ajay Aggarwal/ Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 19, 2025 09:20 PM IST
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Rekha Gupta named Delhi CM: AAP's Arvind Kejriwal says this in 1st reaction

Many congratulations to Rekha Gupta ji on becoming the Chief Minister of Delhi, AAP supremo Kejriwal said.

Arvind Kejriwal, AAP's national convenor (Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 19, 2025 10:51 PM IST

Delhi CM swearing-in: Police issues traffic advisory for February 20

The Delhi Police has issued a traffic advisory in view of the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister. Read on for details.

Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Chief Minister.(Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) )
Published on Feb 18, 2025 09:53 PM IST

Is democracy in danger? Jaishankar shows inked finger after US Senator's remark

S Jaishankar defended India's democracy at the Munich Security Conference, contrasting it with the Western view of global democratic decline. 

External affairs minister S Jaishankar during a panel discussion on 'Live to Vote Another Day: Fortifying Democratic Resilience' at the Munich Security Conference 2025, Germany. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 02:29 PM IST

Delhi govt formation: Swearing-in likely on Feb 19 or 20, says BJP leader

BJP leaders said the new dispensation will give priority to clean drinking water supply, improved civic infrastructure, among other things.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary (Org) BL Santosh, Delhi party president Virender Sachdeva, party national vice-president Baijayant Panda, party MP Bansuri Swaraj pose for a picture with newly elected party MLAs Parvesh Verma, Anil Sharma, Satish Upadhyay, Kailash Gahlot, Shikha Roy, Harish Khurana and others at Delhi BJP Office in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)
Updated on Feb 15, 2025 08:22 AM IST

Delhi CMO writes to X over change of handle's name to ‘KejriwalAtWork’

The CMO called for immediate restoration of the original handle and the deactivation of a parody account that has since assumed control of "@CMODelhi."

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 02:00 AM IST

‘They'll turn Delhi into UP’: Atishi alleges ‘power cuts’ after BJP won polls

The BJP won a historic mandate in the Delhi polls, ousting AAP and returning to power in the national capital after 27 years.

Outgoing Delhi CM Atishi during a press conference in New Delhi on February 13, 2025.(Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times)
Updated on Feb 13, 2025 06:38 PM IST

Delhi poll results to impact Bihar? Lalu Yadav responds

Lalu Prasad Yadav of RJD dismissed the Delhi election results' influence on Bihar, asserting that the BJP cannot form a government there.

Lalu Prasad Yadav, the chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), minimised the effect of the Delhi election results on Bihar on Thursday, claiming that the BJP had no chance of winning a government in the state.(PTI)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 12:23 PM IST
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Delhi poll result to have an impact on Bengal, Uttar Pradesh? Amartya Sen says..

Nobel laureate Professor Amartya Sen highlighted that every election in India has an impact on others.

Nobel laureate Prof Amartya Sen.(ANI/PTI)
Updated on Feb 12, 2025 06:50 PM IST

With MCC lifted, work on key infra projects set to continue

The code of conduct came into force in the Capital on January 7, and was finally lifted on February 10.

Stretches like the Mehrauli-Mahipalpur road will also see repair work. (HT Archive)
Published on Feb 12, 2025 03:00 AM IST

Tariq Anwar asks Cong to clear haze on alliance with RJD to avoid Delhi-like debacle

Delhi election losses prompt Congress leaders to call for clarity on Bihar strategy, debating coalition versus solo approach ahead of upcoming polls.

Tariq Anwar asks Cong to clear haze on alliance with RJD to avoid Delhi-like debacle
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 06:05 PM IST
By, Patna

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.

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale stated on Tuesday that the Aam Aadmi Party was shocked by the Delhi Assembly election loss and that Punjab will be lost to the AAP.(PTI)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 04:57 PM IST
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Delhi Congress chief on polls: 'This zero much different from previous zero'

Congress' Devender Yadav listed several takeaways for the party from the third consecutive zero-seat tally in the Delhi assembly election.

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 11, 2025 07:58 PM IST
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‘Need to work things out': Kapil Sibal's advice to INDIA bloc after Delhi polls

Kapil Sibal, citing BJP's consecutive state poll wins, highlighted its advantage of contesting elections under a “single command.”

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal (ANI)
Published on Feb 11, 2025 02:21 PM IST

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.

In a harsh attack on the INDIA bloc on Tuesday, BJP leader Prakash Reddy said the coalition is currently in its
Published on Feb 11, 2025 01:45 PM IST
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Ashutosh's 'planted interviews, chartered flights' dig after AAP poll drubbing

A senior journalist, Ashutosh took the political plunge when he joined the AAP in 2014. In 2018, he quit the AAP citing “very, very personal reasons”.

A file photo of Arvind Kejriwal with Ashutosh.(Reuters file)
Updated on Feb 10, 2025 07:04 PM IST

‘They will fall in such a manner’: Cong MP predicts mid-term polls in Punjab

AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal is set to meet Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, state ministers, and party MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday.

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)(Vipin Kumar)
Published on Feb 10, 2025 03:57 PM IST
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Kejriwal to meet Punjab MLAs, CM Mann on Tuesday amid speculation of dissent

Speculations are also rife that Arvind Kejriwal could consider taking a more direct role in Punjab politics after losing Delhi assembly election.

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, during a programme. (File image)(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 10, 2025 02:23 PM IST
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'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. 

Throughout the campaigning for Delhi election, the AAP and Congress took several potshots at each other.
Published on Feb 10, 2025 10:47 AM IST

Shiv Vihar’ or ‘Shiv Puri’: Winning BJP leader suggests name for Mustafabad

BJP's Mohan Singh Bisht secured a victory over AAP's Adeel Ahmad Khan in Mustafabad by 17,578 votes. He was elected as an MLA for the sixth time.

Newly elected MLA Mohan Singh Bisht flashes victory sign before a meeting after the victory in Delhi Assembly elections, at the Delhi state office in New Delhi, Sunday.(PTI)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 09:14 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.

Former Delhi chief minister Atishi, with AAP winning candidates, addresses the media after a meeting with party convenor Arvind Kejriwal, outside his residence in New Delhi, Sunday.(PTI)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 06:26 PM IST

Delhi election results: Cong draws blank, loses security deposits in 67 seats

Delhi election results: Out of the 699 candidates in the fray, 555 (79.39 per cent) candidates forfeited their deposits in the February 5 polls.

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with party president Mallikarjun Kharge.
(AICC)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 04:58 PM IST

Delhi's new CM likely to be sworn in after PM Modi's return from US: Report

The BJP, which won 48 out of 70 seats to return to power in the national capital after 27 years, has started hectic parleys to decide the new CM.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi being garlanded by BJP MPs Manoj Tiwari, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Bansuri Swaraj during celebrations at the BJP HQ after the party won the Delhi Assembly election, in New Delhi, Saturday.(PTI)
Published on Feb 09, 2025 04:07 PM IST
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