In the lead-up to the Delhi Assembly elections, opposition parties are targeting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over the pollution of the Yamuna River. On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the banks of the Yamuna, where he criticized Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, questioning when he would take a dip in the Yamuna now that 2025 has arrived. Delhi is waiting. Gandhi pointed out that Kejriwal had promised during the last elections to clean the Yamuna and bathe in its waters, but five years later, the pollution and garbage in the river remain unchanged. He also claimed that Kejriw

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleged today that the Election Commission conducted a raid at the Delhi residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. This claim followed an incident where the Delhi Police seized a private vehicle with a Punjab government sticker and registration near Punjab Bhawan. The vehicle reportedly contained liquor, Rs 10 lakh in cash, and AAP election materials, leading the Delhi Police to register a case. AAP denied any connection to the vehicle, stating it neither belongs to nor is rented by the Punjab government, calling the incident a “planted stunt.” However, m

A stampede injured dozens of people early Wednesday as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to take a holy bath in the river at themassive Maha Kumbh festival in northern India, local media reported. It was not immediately clear what triggered the panic at the festival where devotees from across India had congregated in the city of Prayagraj to bathe at the confluence of the Ganges, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati rivers. News agency Press Trust of India cited authorities who said injured people were sent to a hospital. The Maha Kumbh festival, held every 12 years, started on Jan. 13 and i

Kejriwal has found himself in trouble over a controversial statement made during the Delhi Assembly elections, in which he claimed that the BJP government of Haryana is poisoning the Yamuna River. Based on a complaint received regarding this statement, the Sonipat court in Haryana has issued a notice to the Aam Aadmi Party supremo, directing him to appear on February 17. The court's order specifically mandates that Kejriwal appear in person during the hearing. According to the order, if Kejriwal fails to appear, it will be assumed that he has no further comments on the matter, and additional

Shiromani Akali Dal leaders may face increased difficulties. Rebel leaders of the Shiromani Akali Dal have decided to meet Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib in the next one or two days to ensure the strict implementation of the order issued by Sri Akal Takht Sahib on December 2, 2024. Reports suggest that these leaders held a meeting at the house of Sukhdev Singh Dhindsa on Tuesday, where former Shiromani Committee president Bibi Jagir Kaur, Gurpartap Singh Wadala, Prof. Prem Singh Chandumajra, and several other leaders were present. During the meeting, the leaders expressed concern that the Akal

The first cabinet meeting of the year will be held under the chairmanship of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Initially, this meeting was scheduled for February 6, the day after the voting for the Delhi elections concluded, but it has since been rescheduled to February 10. The meeting will take place at the Punjab Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, and all cabinet ministers have been instructed to attend. It is worth noting that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is currently campaigning for the Aam Aadmi Party candidates in the Delhi Assembly elections, which are set for February 5.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been continuously criticizing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal in the lead-up to the Delhi assembly elections. At a rally in Patparganj, Delhi, on Tuesday evening, Gandhi remarked that when Kejriwal entered politics, he drove a small car, but now, Kejriwal resides in a 'sheesh mahal' (palace). Gandhi further attacked Kejriwal, claiming that while the rest of the party members are unsure whether to fear Prime Minister Modi, Kejriwal definitely trembles. In response, Kejriwal hit back on social media, saying it is better not to lecture others on fea

Despite strong opposition from Sikh organizations in Punjab and the SGPC, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has once again been granted parole. Reports confirm he walked out of Sunaria Jail on Tuesday morning under tight security. This marks the first time since his imprisonment that he has been permitted to stay at the Dera in Sirsa. This is Ram Rahim’s 12th release on parole since his conviction in 2017 for sexual harassment and the murder of two sadhvis. Previously, during his parole periods, he was only allowed to stay at the Baghpat Ashram in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, his latest p

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit the US in February to meet President Donald Trump. On Monday, PM Modi spoke to Trump over the phone. Following the conversation, Trump informed the media that Modi is expected to visit the US in February. However, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has not yet confirmed the visit. Trump also mentioned that the two leaders discussed immigration issues during their call. He stated that Modi would take appropriate steps regarding Indian immigrants who have entered the US illegally. Reports suggest that preparations are underway to repatriate Indians li