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New Delhi: In a major security breach, a car broke through the barricades of Delhi Assembly and forced its way into the premises. The vehicle, bearing Uttar Pradesh registration (white Tata Sierra), was being driven rashly when it rammed into the security barricades installed outside the Assembly complex. The sudden intrusion triggered panic even as security personnel responded to the exigency. The car, bearing a UP registration number, entered the Assembly premises breaking through Gate No 2 at around 2 pm, said a security personnel. A Delhi Secretariat official said the driver of the car, who was wearing a mask, proceeded towards the office of Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta and placed a flower bouquet near the porch before leaving. Officials and security personnel present at the spot attempted to intercept the vehicle, but the driver managed to escape raising questions over the Assembly's security aparatus.
New Delhi/Guwahati, Jun 28 (PTI) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said the words inserted in the Preamble of the Constitution through an amendment during the Emergency era were a 'festering wound", lending weight to the call by a top RSS leader for a review of the added terms 'secular' and 'socialist'. Wading into the political row sparked by RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for a national debate on whether the terms 'secular' and 'socialist' to define India's foundational values should remain in the Preamble, Dhankhar said the Preamble is sacrosanct and "not change ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday highlighted the principle of nation first, adding that the foremost duty of every elected representative must be public welfare and national interest. Addressing the valedictory session of the All India Speakers' Conference in the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the Chief Minister stated that the foundation of India's democracy lies in sacrifice and struggle, and that the foremost duty of every people's representative must be to the nation. She emphasised that while diversity of opinion is the lifeblood of democracy, i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) The man behind the security breach at the Delhi Assembly on Monday is believed to be a supporter of the 2020-21 farmers' agitation with some history of mental health issues, with sources saying his background has raised multiple lines of inquiry for investigators. Sarabjeet Singh, a 37-year-old resident of Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended two hours after he drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates of the assembly and placed a flower bouquet in the speaker's vehicle parked on the porch. He has been booked forattempt to murder, among other charges. Accord ...Read More >
New Delhi: The CAG report, which Aam Aadmi Party leaders are denying as false, was indeed accepted as true by the Delhi government lawyer in the High Court when he blamed the LG office for leaking it to the public. Justice Sachin Datta of the Delhi High Court, who was hearing a petition by the BJP MLAs, said the government should have promptly placed the CAG reports before the house for discussion. "The way you dragged your feet raises doubts about your bonafides. You should have promptly forwarded the reports to the speaker," Justice Datta said, "and had a discussion in the house. The timel ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday sought an unconditional apology from Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav, who alleged that more than Rs 2.35 crore had been spent on the Speaker's official residence, bungalow No. 9, Shamnath Marg, including Rs 94.69 lakh solely on the renovation of toilets and bathrooms. In a letter, Gupta stated, "Regarding your statement alleging exorbitant expenses on the renovation of the Speaker's residence, in which you mentioned that Rs 2.35 crore was spent, including Rs 94.69 lakh on bathrooms and toilets, it is reported that you even referred to t ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla here on Saturday mooted a National Legislative Index (NLI) to rank state assemblies and councils on the basis of their performance. "The performance of the state assemblies could be assessed on the basis of parameters such as number of sittings held every year, productivity of the House, quality of debates, adoption of technology and efficacy of various committees," he said after the valedictory of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA)-India Region Conference. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has been tasked with preparing a proposal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi Police caught three individuals, including the driver of the car, Sarabjit, in the Delhi Assembly security breach incident. Sarabjit is a resident of Puranpur in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The North District police team seized the vehicle at a picket in the Rupnagar area. Also Read | White-Collar Hiring in India Strong, Fresher Jobs Up 16%, AI Roles Surge: Naukri Report. According to Delhi Police sources, the accused, Sarabjit, entered the Legislative Assembly through Gate No. 2 at 2:10 PM. He broke through the gate and crashed through the boom barr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 6 (ANI): The Lok Sabha as part of the Winter Session of the Parliament has been adjourned until 11:00 am on December 9, as announced by the Speaker on Friday. The proceedings of the lower house were adjourned until 12 pm earlier in the day as disruptions continued for the ninth consecutive day of the winter session, with opposition members raising slogans and creating ruckus over various contentious issues. Also Read | Hashimpura Massacre Case: Supreme Court Grants Bail to 8 Convicts in Infamous 1987 Massacre Case. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made a fervent appeal ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (PTI) The Delhi Assembly will be organising a special exhibition "Know Your Prime Minister" on the occasion of the 75th Birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Assembly premises, Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Monday. Gupta said the exhibition will showcase the Prime Minister's journey and will remain open to the public from September 17 to October 2. As a part of the celebrations, a dedicated book Gallery focusing on the PM will be inaugurated in the Assembly Library to enable legislators and scholars to learn from his thoughts, words, and works, according to an of ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Delhi Police have arrested a man who broke through a gate of the Delhi Assembly and placed a bouquet outside the Speaker's office on Monday. The Police also seized the involved Tata Sierra car with a Uttar Pradesh registration number which forcibly entered Gate No. 2 of the Assembly, breaking the iron gate. Also Read | Oracle Layoffs: Laid-Off Employee Turns Uber Driver, Earns INR 43,000 Monthly Interest After Losing Job; Here's How. The driver had escaped after placing the flower bouquet. Following the incident, Delhi Commissioner of Police Satish Gol ...Read More >
The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi Police has registered an FIR against former health ministers Saurabh Bharadwaj and Satyendar Jain of the Aam Aadmi Party, citing serious allegations of large-scale corruption in health projects undertaken by the Delhi government. This development follows approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs, which came on a detailed complaint which was lodged on August 22, 2024, by former Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Vijender Gupta. The complaint highlighted significant irregularities and suspected corruption in multiple health infrastructure projects ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 6: In a major security breach at the Delhi Assembly, a masked man drove an SUV through one of the boundary gates and placed a flower bouquet in the Speaker's vehicle parked on the porch before fleeing, triggering a high alert on Monday afternoon. Police later detained three people, including the driver, and seized the vehicle from north Delhi. Nothing suspicious was found on the Assembly premises after multiple police teams, along with a bomb disposal squad, conducted a thorough sweep of the area to rule out any threat. Forensic experts also examined the bouquet. The police ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Sarabjit Singh forcefully entered the premises of the Delhi Assembly with a car to grab Delhi Police's attention to the case of his missing nephew, police sources said on Tuesday. Sarabjit Singh was arrested, and a case was registered against him for breaching the security of the Delhi Assembly. According to Delhi Police, his nephew had been missing since April 1, and a missing person's report was lodged at the Hari Nagar police station. Sarabjit stated that he believed a high-ranking official would be present at the Assembly who would listen to his case. ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi Assembly complex on Friday came alive with festive decorations and celebrations as Speaker Vijender Gupta extended Diwali wishes and urged people to celebrate the festival in an environment-friendly manner. Gupta said that Diwali is a festival that celebrates light, goodness, and new beginnings -- and it should also inspire responsibility towards our environment and society. He emphasised that while the city shines with festive lights, every citizen must ensure that the celebrations do not add to Delhi's pollution crisis. "This Diwali, let us ill ...Read More >
New Delhi, The budget session of the Delhi Assembly concluded with over 15 hours of legislative business, said Speaker Vijender Gupta on Monday, describing it as a "result-oriented engagement" during the proceedings. "The second part of the fourth session of the eighth legislative assembly was held from March 23 to March 27, 2026, comprised four sittings conducted on 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th March 2026 and concluded with a total working time of 15 hours and 16 minutes," Gupta said. During the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) The Delhi Police on Tuesday night placed two officers of its security unit under suspension following prima facie findings in connection with the Delhi Vidhan Sabha security breach incident, according to an official statement. "On the basis of prima facie findings, a sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the security unit of the Delhi Police have been put under suspension in connection with the Vidhan Sabha incident," the statement read. Further enquiry into the matter is underway, it added. Meanwhile, officials have recommended to conduct of regular m ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): a Sub-Inspector (SI) and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police have been placed under suspension based on prima facie findings in connection with the security breach at the Delhi Assembly on April 6. According to Delhi Police, the action has been taken as part of initial disciplinary measures while a detailed inquiry into the incident remains underway. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi Condemns Donald Trump's 'Civilisation' Threat Against Iran, Says Nuclear Weapon Use Is Never Justifiable. The development comes amid an ongoing investigation into the breac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): The Monsoon Session of the Eighth Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi will commence on Monday. Notably, ahead of the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, the House has transitioned to a fully digital and paperless format. All procedural work will now be conducted through digital platforms, marking a significant shift in its functioning. Also Read | Air India Cancels Singapore-Chennai Flight AI349 Due to Technical Snag in Plane. U ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta will convene a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review preparations for the upcoming All India Speakers' Conference, officials said. The conference is scheduled for August 24 and 25 at the Delhi Assembly premises, and marks the first time the national capital will host the event. Over the course of two days, deliberations will focus on strengthening parliamentary democracy, refining legislative practices, promoting cooperative federalism, and enhancing the effectiveness of legislatures in meeting the aspirations of the people th ...Read More >
New Delhi: After the Centre allotted Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal a Type-VII bungalow in the capital, the party confirmed that the former Delhi chief minister will stay at the 95, Lodhi Estate accommodation, which was allocated to him after the Delhi High Court rapped the Centre on the issue. Kejriwal has been allotted an official bungalow by the Centre after it was scolded by the Delhi High Court. He was entitled to a bungalow since he is the convener of a national party, AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda told PTI Videos. Last month, the Delhi High Court pulled ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): a Sub-Inspector (SI) and an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Delhi Police have been placed under suspension based on prima facie findings in connection with the security breach at the Delhi Assembly on April 6. According to Delhi Police, the action has been taken as part of initial disciplinary measures while a detailed inquiry into the incident remains underway. The development comes amid an ongoing investigation into the breach, which has raised serious concerns over security arrangements at the Assembly premises. Earlier, the Delhi Police caught three in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has suspended a sub-inspector and an assistant sub-inspector of the security unit based on prima facie findings following the security breach at the Delhi Assembly. Police have also recommended undertaking regular monthly mock drills to enhance preparedness and installation of an integrated alarm system with centralised control for swift and coordinated response in emergent situations. The investigation into the breach as of now has revealed that the accused had come to the city in search of his missing nephew and, distressed by the situation, allegedly sought to draw ...Read More >
New Delhi, February 4: Delhi is set to vote on February 5 to elect a new government, with results to be announced on February 8. The Delhi assembly election 2025 battle is fierce, with AAP striving to retain power while BJP and Congress aim to challenge its dominance in the national capital. Ahead of the polling, here's a detailed article on how to vote, how to check name in voter list, how to download voter slip and how to find polling station. The Election Commission has mandated voter identification for polling in Delhi assembly elections 2025. Voters must carry their Voter ID card issued ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) A symposium held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Saturday to mark 50 years of the Emergency saw leaders, journalists and civil society members reflect on the period as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history. The event, titled "Na Bhoolein, Na Shama Karen", called for renewed national introspection and a commitment to safeguarding democratic values, an official statement said. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, June 28, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad Saturday Lucky Draw Results Declared, Check Winners List With Ticket Numbers. Address ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday emphasised the primacy of national interest over party politics, stating that there is no place for party politics when it comes to the interests of the country. Speaking during the concluding session of the All India Speakers Conference held at the Delhi Legislative Assembly, the Delhi CM Gupta called on all public representatives to renew their commitment to the oath taken while assuming office, as she highlighted the legacy of Vittalbhai Patel, India first elected Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in 1 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: A major security breach occurred at the Delhi Legislative Assembly this afternoon, April 6, after a masked man rammed a vehicle through a high-security gate. The intruder, driving a car with Uttar Pradesh registration, forced his way into the complex at approximately 2:00 PM, triggering an immediate alert across the Secretariat. After breaching the perimeter, the driver reportedly left a flower bouquet near the office of Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta before fleeing the scene. According to security officials, the vehicle accelerated through Gate No. 2, crashing through th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Feb 5 (PTI) The Telangana Legislative Assembly secretary issued notices to some BRS MLAs who 'shifted loyalties' to the ruling Congress on disqualification petitions filed by the regional party. They have sought time to submit their responses. Kadiyam Srihari, one of the MLAs who received the notices, said on Wednesday that, to his knowledge, he and two other MLAs have received notices. Also Read | Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: National Capital Records 57.89% Voter Turnout; Exit Polls Give BJP Edge Over AAP. "We have replied to the notice, seeking time to respond," he told PTI. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta called upon all political parties to rise above partisan lines and formulate a common minimum program to collectively address the issue of illegal immigrants in the national capital. His remarks came in response to Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena recent directive to the Chief Secretary, seeking stricter regulations for the issuance of Aadhaar cards in Delhi. The directive followed reports of a large number of Aadhaar cards being fraudulently obtained by illegal immigrants. Speaking to ANI, the Delhi Assembly Speaker ...Read More >