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Unlikely to form govt, Delhi Congress banks on bettering poll performance

Despite some glitches, the party is hoping to make a comeback in Badli, Kasturba Nagar, Okhla and Nangloi constituencies

A Congress roadshow in the run-up to Delhi elections. (HT Photo)
Published on Feb 08, 2025 05:13 AM IST

Delhi air visibly cleaner but data ‘missing’ again

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released its daily air quality index (AQI) bulletin around 9pm—instead of around 5pm—while only partial data, that too for only three cities, was available on the Sameer phone application as of 8pm

Clear skies over Delhi on Thursday. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
Published on Feb 07, 2025 05:44 AM IST
By, New Delhi

Delhiites hail tax relief up to 12-L income

Some people said the tax break will likely have an impact on the assembly elections scheduled in four days.

Some people said the tax break will likely have an impact on the assembly elections scheduled in four days. (PTI)
Published on Feb 02, 2025 07:34 AM IST

Rajnath joins campaign: ‘Congress did no work, brought AAP-da to Delhi’

BJP president JP Nadda and Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis also held rallies in the city

Defence minister Rajnath Singh at a rally in Sadar Bazar in Delhi Cantonment on Thursday. (Vipin Kumar/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 10:37 PM IST

Rahul slams AAP, BJP; vows Cong will deliver on promises

The senior leader also attacked the AAP over garbage landfills, pollution in the Yamuna and the alleged irregularities in the excise policy 2021-22 scam

During the rally, Gandhi echoed Kharge’s sentiments on other parties “propagating division and hate while Congress believes in politics of love.” (HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:52 AM IST

Patparganj: Closely fought seat, and the gateway to east Delhi

Patparganj constituency presents a contrast between upper middle-class residential societies and lower-income neighbourhoods.

Acharya Niketan Market at Mayur Vihar Phase 1 in New Delhi on Wednesday (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:34 AM IST

Delhi polls: Congress manifesto woos voters with jobs, houses and subsidies

There are 22 subheads in the manifesto, targeting specific groups of voters, such as youth, women, professionals, urban poor, minorities and LGBTQIA+, and heads, such as health, education, transport, industries, and pollution

Unveiling the manifesto alongside Delhi Congress leaders, senior party leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted key promises. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 05:32 AM IST

Delhi polls: Cong pledges permanent govt jobs, 33% women quota, caste census

The Congress reiterated five poll guarantees including 300 free units of power, LPG cylinders for ₹500 each and ₹2,500 to women

Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, Udit Raj and Devender Yadav at the manifesto launch. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 04:40 PM IST

From liquor to ‘Sheesh Mahal’, Rahul hits out

The senior Congress leader also hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for allegedly sidelining President Droupadi Murmu because she has a tribal origin.

Rahul Gandhi (Congress-X)
Published on Jan 29, 2025 07:20 AM IST

AAP too focussed on fighting Centre: Kailash Gahlot

In an interview with HT, Kailash Gahlot speaks about why people should vote for the BJP, and the problems that ail the AAP.

Kailash Gahlot
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 05:26 AM IST

Our goal is to get Delhi back in shape: Sandeep Dikshit

Sandeep Dikshit discusses Congress's strategy for Delhi elections, focusing on past governance, financial management, and public dissatisfaction with AAP.

Sandeep Dikshit. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:48 AM IST

Amit Shah raps AAP in Delhi addresses, AAP hits back

Addressing a crowd of thousands of supporters at Rajouri Garden, Shah said that the AAP government provided “bad roads in the name of connectivity”, engaged in “health scam” in the guise of mohalla clinics and turned roads into rivers during monsoon

Union home minister Amit Shah at a public gathering at Rajouri Garden. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jan 26, 2025 05:42 AM IST

Will create a separate ministry and budget for Purvanchalis: Delhi Congress

The party tried to garner Purvanchali voters, referring to the people from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar

DPCC president Devender Yadav in Badli on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:20 AM IST

Parties continue slugfests in poll rallies across Delhi

BJP and AAP clash in Delhi rallies, with Kejriwal warning of power cuts under BJP, while BJP leaders criticize AAP's governance and alleged scams.

Arvind Kejriwal address a public meeting in Najafgarh Assembly on Friday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:14 AM IST
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Delaying CAG reports is a violation of provisions: Delhi BJP

The allegations come hours after the Delhi high court dismissed the BJP’s plea to convene a special assembly session

Delhi high court. (HT Archive)
Updated on Jan 25, 2025 05:12 AM IST

Delhi Cong shares audio clip on ‘AAP’s link to liquor scam’

Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan, senior leader Pawan Khera shared a purported audio recording, which, he claimed was a “conversation” by AAP’s Narela MLA Sharad Chauhan

Delhi Congress holds a press conference. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 24, 2025 05:18 AM IST

Delhi traffic: On the road, but going nowhere

Though Delhi has India’s most expansive road network, the city’s streets have remained arenas of constant struggle for its 21mn residents

The promise of smooth mobility in Delhi has been crushed under the weight of countless vehicles and official inaction. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 05:14 AM IST

AAP responsible for Delhi pollution: Congress

Pointing at the extension of metro, he said that while the government takes credit for increasing the metro network to nearly 400km, only 64km of the network has been sanctioned so far.

Sandeep Dikshit
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:36 AM IST

After 10 years of misrule, Delhi is again looking towards Cong: Devender Yadav

Congress aims for a comeback in Delhi elections, citing dissatisfaction with AAP and BJP, as they focus on past development achievements.

Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 19, 2025 05:22 AM IST

Congress finalises 5 guarantees for Delhi polls

The Congress on Thursday announced two new guarantees, of free power, and subsidised LPG cylinders for cooking and free ration

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announces Congress’ guarantees for Delhi. (ANI)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:10 AM IST

Delhi’s autorickshaw drivers take centre stage in poll campaigns

Delhi’s 98,000 autorickshaw drivers constitute less than 1% of the city’s 15.5 million registered voters

Auto drivers at New Delhi Railway Station. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION)
Updated on Jan 17, 2025 06:04 AM IST
By, New Delhi

We have a plan to clean Yamuna, reduce Delhi pollution: Gopal Rai

Delhi's environment minister Gopal Rai discusses air quality improvements and ongoing challenges, emphasizing the AAP's commitment to continue their efforts.

Gopal Rai. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 15, 2025 06:04 AM IST

DDA invites design proposals for its first ice rink in Delhi

DDA plans to build its first international ice rink in Dwarka, with proposals due by January 16. The sports complex will also support hockey and skating.

The ice rink is meant for sports such as ice hocket and ice skating. (AP)
Updated on Jan 12, 2025 03:00 AM IST

Delhi: Kashmere Gate ISBT to get automated bus management system

The new software-based system will automatically allot bus bays to waiting buses and will charge them fines if they overstay in bays

Buses outside Kashmere Gate ISBT. (PTI)
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 04:45 AM IST

Slum rehabilitation project in Delhi’s Ashok Vihar: ‘We are finally homeowners’

1,400 families in northwest Delhi's Jailorwala Bagh received keys to new flats, marking a transformative moment in their lives, offering dignity and better living conditions.

Swabhiman Apartments during the inauguration on Friday. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 03, 2025 10:14 PM IST

World Trade Centre at Nauroji Nagar and GPRA Type-II Quarters at Sarojini Nagar

As per NBCC, some of the prominent facilities include 124 high-speed elevators, four escalators, energy-efficient lighting with 100% back-up

The projects, developed by NBCC India Ltd under the Union ministry of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA), aim to modernise commercial and residential infrastructure in the area. (ANI)
Published on Jan 03, 2025 10:11 PM IST

Delhi CM Atishi opens to public new six-lane flyover in Punjabi Bagh

Delhi CM Atishi inaugurated the 1.12km Club Road flyover, aiming to save 40,800 hours daily for commuters and reduce pollution equivalent to 65,000 trees.

Atishi with AAP leaders Rakhi Birla and Shiv Charan Goel. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Updated on Jan 02, 2025 10:29 PM IST

Punjab Bagh flyover to likely open on Friday

The flyover has been ready since August but could not be inaugurated as the tree-felling permission for a tree along the median had not come through from the forest department

The flyover from ESI metro station to Club Road in Punjabi Bagh was opened for a trial run for over eight hours on Tuesday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 10:47 PM IST

PWD to check dust control measures on Delhi roads with GIS

Random checks through cameras will be done and pictures taken twice a month of problem spots generating most dust

Dust pollution on Ring Road due to road repairs this October. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 24, 2024 05:08 AM IST

Delhi has most forest area among India’s mega cities: Govt report

According to the United Nations criteria of urban agglomerations, a mega city has a population of 10 million or more.

The Capital’s forest cover recorded a minute reduction of 0.08 sq km between 2021 and 2023. (HT Archive)
Updated on Dec 22, 2024 04:09 AM IST
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