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New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): New Delhi hosted the grand finale of Lionel Messi's "G.O.A.T. India Tour 2025" on December 15, bringing the historic four-city tour to a smooth and successful closure amid immense fan enthusiasm. Marking Messi's second visit to India, the tour was spearheaded by leading Indian sports promoter Satadru Dutta through his company, A Satadru Dutta Initiative, with a focus on inspiring young footballers and reinforcing India's emergence as a destination for globa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The Lionel Messi G.O.A.T. India Tour that began in shambolic fashion ended in a blaze of glory as the football icon promised to return after giving his fans a lifetime of memories in just 30 minutes here on Monday. For a change, it was football that took centre stage at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium as devotional fans joyously gathered to catch a glimpse of a man that does things on the field that are often beyond human comprehension. The Messi mania reached a fever ...Read More >
New Delhi, November 10 (ANI): Delhi's air quality has plunged into the 'Very Poor' category, sparking fresh concerns over public health as political parties trade blame over rising pollution levels in the national capital. Citizens staged a protest at India Gate on Sunday, demanding a government policy to curb air pollution, but were reportedly detained by police, intensifying the debate over the city's deteriorating air quality. Also Read | Agra Shocker: Lawyer Fractures Legs While Fleeing, A ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday intensified its protest against the "four-engine BJP government" following decision to close around 200 Mohalla Clinics set up across the national capital. AAP leaders have accused the Rekha Gupta-led government of trying to privatise the public health system and serve the interests of private hospitals. This morning, AAP workers led by state convener Saurabh Bhardwaj and Kondli MLA Kuldeep Kumar staged a demonstration outside a Mohalla Clinic in G ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday extended her greetings to people for Chhath Puja, calling it a festival that spreads the message of unity, purity, and devotion. She also joined devotees during the Kharna Puja. "Chhath is not merely a religious ritual but a radiant symbol of Indian culture that conveys a message of harmony, cleanliness and faith. It reflects discipline, sincerity, and collective goodwill," Gupta said.Water minister Parvesh Verma inspected Chhath ghats across Delhi ...Read More >
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to take part in Chhath Puja at Vasudev Ghat in north Delhi on Tuesday, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are engaging in a war of words over the condition of the Yamuna river and preparations for the festival. The AAP has accused the BJP-led Delhi government of constructing an "artificial Yamuna" with "filtered water" at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to partake in the festiviti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Tuesday hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), asserting that the people themselves have rejected those who used to impose bans on Chhath Puja during their regime. Taking a jibe at former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Mishra praised the current government's efforts to clean the Yamuna River, claiming that there is no foam in the river at present. "'Kejriwal gaya, jhaag gaya,' this time there is no foam in the Yamuna... ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 26 (PTI) Amid the Chhath Puja festivities, the AAP on Sunday accused the BJP of creating a "fake" Yamuna ghat with filtered water for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while devotees have to stand in the polluted river. The BJP hit back, terming the AAP's allegations "a shameful model of political frustration". Addressing a press conference here, AAP Delhi unit president Saurabh Bharadwaj said the BJP is "fooling" the devotees and playing with the lives of Purvanchalis. "In a desper ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday launched a water pipeline project at a BSF camp in Chhawla in west Delhi, and celebrated 'Bhai Dooj' with the paramilitary force personnel, officials said. The camp of the 25th Battalion of Border Security Force (BSF) set up in 1982 was deprived of piped water supply since then. During her previous visit to the camp to take part in a 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' event on August 11, Gupta had promised to provide piped water supply to the camp, the officials sa ...Read More >
In a bid to ensure a cleaner Yamuna for the upcoming Chhath festival, Haryana is releasing additional water into the river. This initiative aids Delhi in its mission to maintain the river's purity. The Delhi Jal Board is also implementing de-foaming spray to combat surface pollutants. The neighbouring Haryana has started discharging extra water in the Yamuna ahead of Chhath, aiding efforts of the BJP-led Delhi government to keep the river clean and froth-free during the Purvanchali festival, so ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with representatives of 33 States and Union Territories, senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) & Department of Financial Services (DFS), and major Banks/SLBC Conveners, in New Delhi on Friday, an official statement said. The review was held following the recent Cabinet approval for the restru ...Read More >
Valsad (Gujarat) [India], October 24 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a paper mill in Valsad, Gujarat, on early Friday morning. According to officials, there were no reported casualties from the incident. The officials also stated that 80 pc of the fire has been brought under control. Also Read | Did India's Manika Vishwakarma Win Miss Universe 2025 Title? Fake News Circulated Online With Old Video of Miss Universe 2021 Winner Harnaaz Sandhu. Fire officer BG Chawda said "We received a call ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) Delhi BJP leader Anil Gupta on Thursday took a ritual sip (aachman) of the water from the Yamuna, claiming the river is on the road to recovery from its heavily polluted state because of the efforts of the party's government in the last eight months. Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva, who had taken a dip in the Yamuna in October last year to register his protest against alleged "apathy" of the then AAP government over pollution in Yamuna, claimed that the water of th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23 (PTI) AAP on Thursday accused the BJP governments in Delhi and Haryana of diverting water from Uttar Pradesh's Eastern Canal to the Yamuna river to "create an illusion" of cleanliness before the festival, a charge rejected by the ruling party. The BJP, instead, credited Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government for what it called a "historic turnaround" in the Yamuna's condition within eight months of the chief minister taking office. The political temperatures in Delhi have be ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi govt is preparing around 1,500 ghats across the city for Chhath Puja, including 23 large ghats along the Yamuna riverbed and 17 model ghats. In Nov 2024, Delhi High Court had upheld the then govt's proposal to ban Chhath on the riverbank. The court said the water was highly contaminated and dangerous to enter. The festival will be celebrated from Oct 27-30. At 9 am on Wednesday, Chhath preparations were finalised at a large meeting, which had chief minister Rekha Gupta, minister ...Read More >
Delhi's air quality data manipulation allegations surface after Diwali. Aam Aadmi Party claims government agencies conspired to alter pollution readings. Meanwhile, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa asserts Diwali's impact is minimal. He accuses AAP of communalizing the issue and scapegoating Hindus. Sirsa presents comparative data to support his claims, highlighting systemic issues over festival celebrations. Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) President Saurabh Bhardwaj on Wednesday al ...Read More >
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that Diwali celebrations in the capital will be distinct this year under a "sanatani" government. Speaking at a Diwali Milan program, she highlighted initiatives like Yamuna cleaning and the lifting of the green cracker ban, emphasizing the enhanced "divinity and grandness" of the festival. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that Diwali in the national capital will be different, as it will be celebrated this year under a "sanatani" government. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Three women, including two sisters, were injured after a fire broke out at Brahmaputra Apartments on Baba Kharak Singh Marg in Lutyens' Delhi. The victims, all of whom sustained minor injuries, were identified as Madhu (19), her sister Jeevika (15) and Madhumati (34). The fire broke out at 1.22pm and 14 fire tenders with 90 firefighters were sent to the spot. The blaze was brought under control by 2.10pm. A fire official said the blaze started in an open parking area, which allowed it ...Read More >
Kartavya Path transformed into a mesmerizing wonderland for Deepotsav in Delhi, as 1.51 lakh diyas illuminated the night sky. A dazzling display featuring a Ramayana-inspired drone and laser show captivated the audience, alongside heartfelt Ram Katha recitations. High-ranking ministers graced the occasion, heralding a new chapter in Delhi's public Diwali festivities. The Delhi government on Saturday organised a grand "Deepotsav" programme at Kartavya Path on the occasion of Dhanteras, drawing l ...Read More >
The National Award-winning film Umrao Jaan starring Rekha will be shown in its restored version for the first time outside India. It will be screened at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia in December 2025. Muzaffar Ali's 1981 film Umrao Jaan, starring Rekha, is travelling to Saudi Arabia. The 4K restored version by the National Film Development Corporation and National Film Archive of India under the National Film Heritage Mission will be screened at the upcoming Red Sea In ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (PTI) AAP and BJP on Sunday engaged in a sharp war of words over Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's claim that Yamuna has been cleaned. The AAP hit back at CM's claims that Yamuna has been freed from pollution, calling them a "blatant lie meant to mislead the public." Challenging Gupta and Minister Parvesh Verma, AAP Delhi chief Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "If Rekha Gupta and Parvesh Verma drink just one litre of water from Kalindi Kunj, they will immediately realise how clean the ...Read More >
Ayodhya's Deepotsav this year will be a spectacular blend of tradition and technology. Over 1,100 indigenous drones will illuminate the skies, recreating scenes from the Ramayana. This will be complemented by mesmerizing 3-D holographic laser shows. More than 26 lakh earthen lamps will also light up the ghats of Ram Ki Paidi, promising a grand celebration for devotees. This year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya promises a stunning fusion of tradition and technology, with 1,100 indigenous drones lighting ...Read More >
Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed all government departments to ensure that Delhi glows with festive lights, cleanliness, and smooth traffic during Diwali. In a review meeting held ahead of the festival, Gupta instructed officials to focus on illumination, waste management, and congestion-free movement across the city. Following her directions, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma issued detailed orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the Publi ...Read More >
New Delhi: To ensure that the city remains illuminated during Diwali, chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed the power department, local bodies and Public Works Department to ensure that streetlights across roads, markets, colonies, religious sites and public areas were fully functional and promptly repaired if needed. Chief secretary Rajeev Verma has issued detailed guidelines to all departments.Gupta has directed that people should be able to enjoy smooth traffic, a clean environment and a vi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the entire city will celebrate the festival of Diwali together and hoped that this festival would bring a smile to the faces of the people of Delhi. Speaking to reporters during the celebrations of Deepotsav at Kartavya Path, the Delhi CM said, "Diwali is not just a festival but a symbol of devotion for us. Lord Ram returning to his home and the triumph of good over evil continues to inspire us. The enti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday announced revised train timings for Diwali, with early morning services on the eve of the festival and curtailed operations on the night of Diwali. As per the announcement, on the eve of Diwali, Sunday (October 19), metro services on the Pink, Magenta, and Grey lines will commence at 6 am instead of the usual 7 am, which is the standard start time for Sundays. The change has been implemented to accommodate ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday celebrated its annual Diwali 'Mangal Milan' with journalists and party leaders at the newly inaugurated state office on Deendayal Upadhyay Marg. The event was chaired by Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, and Media Head Praveen Shankar Kapoor coordinated the ceremony. Union Minister Harsh Malhotra, BJP co-incharge Alka Gurjar and national spokesper ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 18 (PTI) A massive fire broke out at an apartment complex, housing residences of several Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs, opposite Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital on Saturday afternoon, an official said. No casualties have been reported so far, a Delhi Fire Services official said. However, some residents have claimed that a few children were injured in the incident and taken to RML Hospital. A call regarding the fire at Brahmaputra Apartments on Baba Kharag Singh Marg was rece ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a bid to make Diwali more prosperous for the business community, the Delhi government has fast-tracked the release of GST refunds and announced major public relief measures. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that traders across the capital are being paid their GST refunds promptly, with ₹738 crore already disbursed so far. The process, she added, is ongoing and being streamlined through advanced technology to ensure quick settlements. Gupta stated that the government's efforts are a ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has said that traders across the national capital have begun receiving their goods and services tax (GST) refunds ahead of the festive season. So far, an amount of Rs 738 crore has been disbursed under this initiative to Delhi traders. She described this initiative, and the earlier decision to waive of late surcharge on water bills, as Diwali gifts to the people of Delhi. Highlighting the government's efforts to ensure timely GST refunds, the chief ministe ...Read More >
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