Articles by Paras Singh
Congress vows sops for out-of-work people in Delhi
Additionally, the Congress, if elected, will offer one-year apprenticeship to enhance skill development of the youth
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
BJP pacifies ‘rebel’ MLA, picks him from Mustafabad
BJP's third list for Delhi elections names Mohan Singh Bisht for Mustafabad after his rebellion threat. Voting is on February 5.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 06:38 AM IST
AAP, BJP intensify campaign to win votes of slum residents
The AAP claimed that the BJP will “demolish all slums in Delhi” if it is voted to power in the Capital.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 04:45 AM IST
Upcoming Delhi elections hold up key infrastructure projects
Among the affected projects are presentation of civic budget, road re-carpeting, redevelopment of Shivaji Bus Terminal near Connaught Place
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 04:45 AM IST
In BJP manifesto, power sops, a welfare promise to women?
The party leaders did not specify when the manifesto will be released, though this is likely in “two or three days”
Updated on Jan 10, 2025 06:52 AM IST
Bungalow battle turns ugly in run-up to polls
AAP and BJP clashed over alleged overspending on Kejriwal's former bungalow, with protests escalating ahead of Delhi assembly elections.
Updated on Jan 09, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Battle for Delhi on Feb 5
Over 15.5 million Delhi voters will cast ballots on Feb 5 in high-stakes assembly elections amid governance issues, corruption allegations, and crime.
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:37 AM IST
Alok KN MishraParas Singh, New Delhi
The lotus will bloom in Delhi, and city will see a new spring, says BJP
The upcoming elections in Delhi hold particular significance for the BJP as the party has now stayed away from the power in Delhi assembly since 1998
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 06:08 AM IST
Capital gets RRTS, Metro phase 4 boost ahead of polls
PM Modi inaugurated ₹12,000 crore in transit projects in Delhi, criticizing AAP, and promising BJP's commitment to public welfare ahead of elections.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 04:00 AM IST
‘Sexist’: Bidhuri faces criticism for Delhi CM, Priyanka Gandhi remarks
The BJP said that the party does not tolerate disrespectful statements against women and such remarks should not be made
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:06 AM IST
‘Abusive’ Modi failed to talk development: AAP
Kejriwal said that the two projects inaugurated by Modi on the day were joint ventures between the central and the state governments
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Do away with ‘AAPdakal’ rule in Delhi, says PM Modi; AAP hits back
He assured that public welfare schemes running in Delhi will not be stopped by the BJP, terming them as lies being spread by the AAP
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 05:42 AM IST
PWD to revamp key NW Delhi stretch of Ring Road
Recarpeting and repairs of the stretch from Punjabi Bagh roundabout to Prembari Pul near Shalimar Bagh is expected to take around four months
Published on Jan 01, 2025 10:45 PM IST
BJP slams ‘pujari’ promise, AAP registers beneficiaries
On Tuesday, the party brass including Kejriwal, Atishi and former deputy CM Manish Sisodia, interacted with priests and granthis at several temples and gurdwaras
Published on Dec 31, 2024 11:06 PM IST
Transport dept terms AAP’s claims of Delhi CM arrest ‘baseless’
Citing “reliable sources” on December 25, Kejriwal had said central agencies were instructed to “fabricate” a case against Atishi
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:26 AM IST
9% of cremations in Delhi now green; MCD to build more facilities
According to public health department data, cremations at non-conventional sites have almost doubled in Delhi since the Covid outbreak.
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Kejriwal alleges ‘mass deletion’ of voters in homeground New Delhi; BJP and ECI deny claims
Over the past month, the AAP has repeatedly alleged changes to the electoral rolls “by the BJP” in multiple assembly constituencies, with both the AAP and the BJP submitting petitions to the ECI
Updated on Dec 30, 2024 05:14 AM IST
AAP-Cong Delhi face-off aheadof polls puts INDIA bloc on edge
AAP threatened to push Congress out of the INDIA bloc unless it acted against Ajay Maken, escalating tensions within the opposition coalition.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 09:04 AM IST
Paras Singh, New Delhi
Delhi: NDMC to undertake restoration of decades-old sewer lines next year
NDMC officials said that the work will only be taken up on coordination with traffic police to minimise snarls
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:38 AM IST
Bizarre Delhi twist: Departments caution against AAP govt’s promised schemes
The notices issued by the women and child development department and health department against Mahila Samman and Sanjeevani schemes.
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 03:21 AM IST
Ammonia spike: Delhi water supply crisis worsens, more plants impacted
Delhi Jal Board said that the ammonia level at the Wazirabad Barrage was 5ppm on Monday, over five times the treatable limit of 0.9ppm in the city.
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:02 AM IST
High-tension wires: A dangerous spectre hangs over Delhi colonies
At High Tension Marg, the situation is far from ideal. At certain points, the power lines are within arm’s reach of some homes
Published on Dec 23, 2024 10:54 PM IST
MCD to fire Ghazipur landfill operator
The east Delhi dump site, along with two other legacy landfill sites, was supposed to be cleared in a year following direction by the National Green Tribunal in 2019.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Delhi to get its first multimedia tech library
Due to added specifications, the construction has missed its August 2024 completion target. The project cost was ₹6.8 crore at the time of commissioning.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 03:15 AM IST
Ammonia spike in Yamuna hits water supply in north Delhi areas
Pollution spike in Yamuna disrupts water supply in North Delhi, causing low pressure and contamination complaints. DJB advises judicious water use.
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Kejriwal slams BJP for not allowing Delhi tableau at Republic Day parade
Hitting back, the BJP said that the Kejriwal is attempting to divert attention from real issues being faced by the public ahead of the polls
Updated on Dec 23, 2024 03:30 AM IST
Delhi elections: AAP links aid scheme with voter deletion, BJP hits back
Arvind Kejriwal said party volunteers will undertake registration for the Mahila Samman Yojana, which aims to provide monthly financial aid of ₹1,000 to women.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 06:46 PM IST
NDMC nod for smart parking at 150+ sites
The council has also approved setting up of two bodies — the Urban Arts and Culture Forum (UACF) and the Urban Design Forum (UDF)
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 06:46 AM IST
LG: CAG reports cleared, call special sitting of Delhi assembly
Experts said that the LG’s directions are not binding, and the cabinet, led by the chief minister, can choose not to call an assembly session
Updated on Dec 16, 2024 10:59 PM IST
NDMC budget: No property tax change, infra upgrade on cards in Delhi
The civic body, overseeing the Lutyens’ Delhi area, plans to undertake a series of infrastructure development projects
Published on Dec 12, 2024 10:58 PM IST