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Delhi Rain: Airlines issue flight advisories amid heavy rainfall; Check latest update
SpiceJet and IndiGo have issued flight advisories for passengers traveling through Delhi and Dharamsala, citing expected delays due to bad weather. Both airlines urged travelers to check their flight status. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rainfall until July 1, with broader forecasts of significant rainfall across North India, including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. The IMD also anticipates increased monsoon activity, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in various regions from June 27-30. Passengers are advised to monitor weather updates and flight information.
IIM Shillong organises programme for district tourism officers of Arunachal Pradesh
This programme, held at the IIM Shillong Satellite Centre in Tawang, marks a pivotal step towards fostering professional growth, driving economic advancement, and advocating sustainable tourism practices across the state.
Delhi heat index crosses 50 as IMD issues red alert. When heatwave in north India will ease
Delhi experienced a severe heat wave with temperatures reaching 45.2 degrees Celsius. Relief is forecast from June 19. Heat index in Delhi surged to 50 degrees Celsius, posing a risk of heat illness for vulnerable populations. he heatwave is predicted to persist across North India for two more days but will gradually ease.
Passenger movement through Maitri Setu to start in September, will boost India-Bangladesh connectivity
Passenger movement through the Maitri Setu, linking India and Bangladesh in South Tripura district, is set to begin by September this year, as confirmed by a senior government official. The bridge, inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on March 9, 2021, spans the Feni River, connecting Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. The movement of goods is expected to follow after passenger operations commence.
Lok Sabha polls: North-West Delhi seat records highest number of NOTA votes in city
In the Lok Sabha elections, the North-West Delhi constituency recorded the highest number of 'None of the Above' (NOTA) votes at 8,984. The NOTA option in the electronic voting machine (EVM) was incorporated following a Supreme Court verdict in 2013.
Delhi Lok Sabha election winners' list: BJP's clean sweep in capital
BJP won all seven Delhi Lok Sabha constituencies, with Praveen Khandelwal defeating Jai Prakash Agarwal in Chandni Chowk and Manoj Tiwari winning in North-East Delhi.
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Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Phase 6: National Capital to vote on May 25. Here are candidates and their seats
As the scorching heatwave persists, the nation's capital gears up for the electoral showdown on Saturday, May 25th, following an unprecedented two-month-long campaign period. The BJP and its partners in the INDIA bloc find themselves in a head-to-head battle across all seven Lok Sabha constituencies. A staggering 1.52 crore voters, comprising 82 lakh males, 69 lakh females, and 1,228 individuals identifying as the third gender, are set to exercise their franchise at over 13,000 polling booths spread across 2,627 locations within the seven constituencies.
Delhi Lok Sabha election result 2024: Bansuri Swaraj vs Manoj Tiwari vs Kanhaiya Kumar, who is winning?
Delhi witnessed a high-voltage electoral battle in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 with key contests like Praveen Khandelwal vs Congress' JP Agarwal and Kanhaiya Kumar vs Manoj Tiwari.
Congress' Digvijay Singh posts video, accuses BJP's Manoj Tiwari of bogus voting
Congress leader Digvijay Singh accuses BJP's Manoj Tiwari of engaging in bogus voting inside a polling booth in North East Delhi. He shared an unverified video on social media, demanding an Election Commission investigation into the alleged incident. Tiwari faces Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in the Lok Sabha election. The BJP had secured 53.90% votes in in constituency 2019.
Lok Sabha polls: Delhi registers over 54% turnout, highest in North East Delhi seat
According to the poll officials, the highest polling percentage of 58.30 per cent was recorded in North East Delhi where sitting BJP MP Manoj Tiwari is pitted against Kanhaiya Kumar of Congress. The lowest turnout of 51.54 per cent was recorded in the New Delhi seat from where BJP's Bansuri Swaraj was contesting against INDIA bloc constituent AAP's Somnath Bharti.
"He has been abusing army, won't get any votes": Manoj Tiwari criticizes opponent Kanhaiya Kumar
BJP candidate Manoj Kumar criticized opponent Kanhaiya Kumar for betraying the country, urging voters to support PM Modi. Voting began for all seven Delhi Lok Sabha constituencies, with high voter turnout reported compared to previous elections.
North East Delhi Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Dates, schedule, partywise candidates and all you need to know
North East Delhi, a constituency with a predominantly Muslim population, is set to face a significant election on May 25. The election is contested by BJP's Manoj Tiwari and Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar. The constituency comprises 10 assembly seats, with only three held by the BJP and seven by AAP MLAs. Tiwari, a prominent Bhojpuri actor-singer, is the only sitting MP retained by the saffron party.
North East Delhi Lok Sabha Polls: Local issues in spotlight as BJP's Manoj Tiwari takes on INDIA bloc's Kanhaiya Kumar
North East Delhi constituency, which has the maximum concentration of Muslim voters in Delhi at 20.7%, is divided along communal lines. The epicentre of the Delhi riots of 2020 which claimed 53 lives and left 583 injured, North East Delhi is witnessing a tight contest between two-term BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Congress' Kanhaiya Kumar, a former CPI leader involved in students politics.
Ghazipur landfill, parking and crime major issues in East Delhi constituency, say voters
Residents of East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency are concerned about inadequate parking, unauthorised colonies, the Ghazipur landfill, and crime rate. BJP's Harsh Malhotra and AAP candidate Kuldeep Kumar are in a direct contest in the constituency with 21,20,584 voters. In his priorities, INDIA bloc candidate Kuldeep Kumar focuses on law and order, land encroachment, and removing the landfill site. BJP candidate Harsh Malhotra aims to establish a mega hospital and provide flats to slum dwellers if elected.
Why BJP's 'tukde-tukde' label no longer bothers Kanhaiya Kumar
In the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar remains undeterred by the BJP's "tukde-tukde" label, brushing it off as a mere distraction. He told TOI that the tag no longer affects him, citing his background and past exoneration from allegations. Kumar's focus on political issues, rather than personal rivalry, reflects his determination to challenge the incumbent MP's performance.
Rahul Gandhi takes Delhi Metro ride with Kanhaiya Kumar for Mangolpuri rally
Rahul Gandhi rode the Delhi Metro, interacting with the public ahead of a rally in Mangolpuri, as the Lok Sabha elections approach. He accused the BJP of wanting to change the Constitution, calling the elections a fight to protect it. Gandhi emphasized the Constitution's ideological heritage and warned the BJP against attempts to alter it. Voting in Delhi is on May 25.
'Rinkiya Ke Papa ko Harana Hai...': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal mocks BJP's Manoj Tiwari
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal urged voters to defeat BJP's Manoj Tiwari, alias "Rinkiya Ke Papa," in North East Delhi, endorsing Kanhaiya Kumar from the INDIA bloc. Tiwari, a popular Bhojpuri singer and actor, faces criticism for alleged lack of work. Congress has fielded Kanhaiya against Tiwari. In a related incident, a person was arrested for allegedly assaulting Kanhaiya during a meeting at the AAP office. North East Delhi votes on May 25 in the Lok Sabha elections.
Chabahar pact important milestone; to provide connectivity to Afghanistan, Central Asia: PM
PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's milestone Chabahar port contract for Afghan connectivity, promoting regional trade via the International North-South Transport Corridor and India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor. The agreement involved IPGL's investments and debt, and the INSTC offers an alternative trade route to Russia, bypassing the Suez Canal.
Singapore envoy Simon Wong witnesses PM Modi's public meeting in North East Delhi, calls it 'electrifying'
Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong praised PM Modi's North East Delhi meeting with BJP flags. Diplomats, including Nepal's Ambassador Shankar P Sharma, attended. Voting for all seven Delhi Lok Sabha seats on May 25. Lok Sabha elections in 7 phases from April 19 to June 1, results on June 4.
BJP resorting to violence in face of defeat: Congress after 'attack' on Kanhaiya Kumar
Congress condemns BJP for violence against Kanhaiya Kumar, asserting confidence in a historic defeat. Jairam Ramesh highlights Congress's Gandhian identity and commitment to fighting for justice, criticizing BJP's hooliganism and fear tactics.
"We have PM Modi, INDIA bloc has no face": BJP's North East Delhi candidate Manoj Tiwari
BJP's Manoj Tiwari is in the electoral fray against Congress candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in the North East Delhi Lok Sabha seat. North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 7 parliamentary constituencies in New Delhi. It is a general category parliament seat.
Lok Sabha elections: Nomination process concludes in Delhi, 269 candidates file papers
269 candidates filed nominations for Delhi Lok Sabha elections, including Kanhaiya Kumar and Raaj Kumar Anand. Delhi has 1.51 crore eligible voters and voting is on May 25. The contest is mainly between BJP and AAP-Congress combine.
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar files nomination from North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar filed his nomination from the North East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, where he will face BJP's two-time MP Manoj Tiwari. Kumar, a former student leader, previously contested the 2019 general election as a CPI candidate from Begusarai in Bihar. Meanwhile, Congress's Udit Raj and Jai Prakash Agarwal filed nominations for the Northwest Delhi and Chandni Chowk seats respectively.
Right in the national capital, INDIA bloc is unravelling
Opposition INDIA bloc alliances in Delhi face challenges as AAP-Congress alliance unravels. The resignation of Arvinder Singh Lovely highlights internal discontent, impacting the alliance's performance in the upcoming polls. As alliance partners in Delhi, AAP is fighting for four seats: East, New Delhi, South, and West, while Congress is contesting the remaining three—North East, North West, and Chandni Chowk.
Have only resigned as Delhi Congress chief, not joining any political party: Arvinder Singh Lovely
Arvinder Singh Lovely has resigned as the chief of the Congress' Delhi unit and has not joined any other political party. He cited the compromise of Congress workers' ideals and the party's tie-up with the AAP in Delhi for the Lok Sabha polls as reasons for his resignation. The Delhi Congress unit was against the alliance, but the party high command went ahead with it.
Lovely's resignation: Anger against Babaria as factional fighting in Delhi Cong comes to fore, AAP says internal matter of ally
Congress' Delhi unit chief Arvinder Singh Lovely resigned over the alliance with AAP, sparking a factional feud within the party. Some leaders demanded the removal of AICC in-charge Deepak Babaria. AAP called it an internal matter, while BJP praised Lovely's decision. Lovely criticized the alliance and ticket distribution, mentioning Kanhaiya Kumar's candidature. Babaria defended the decisions and accused Lovely of not raising concerns earlier. The situation escalated with scuffles and resignations. Lovely clarified he's not joining any other party. BJP and AAP saw the resignation differently, with BJP predicting more turmoil in Congress.
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