A Delhi court deferred its verdict in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case against former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar to January 31, allowing the prosecution more time for arguments. Kumar, accused of leading a mob that killed two Sikhs and destroyed property in Saraswati Vihar, faces charges based on a 2021 court order citing "prima facie" evidence.
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The imposition of the election period model code of conduct in New Delhi is expected to slow ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Okhla sewage treatment plant, road repairs, and parking facilities. Key projects like water treatment and the Shivaji Bus Terminal redevelopment will be delayed, with new sanctions or tenders halted until after the elections.
NITI Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery led a team to meet Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday, discussing the state's financial situation and the Viksit AP-2047 vision. The meeting, ahead of the AP Budget, included Finance Minister P Keshav and senior officials.
Delhi recorded its warmest day of the season on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching 29.7—6.3 degrees celcius above normal. The IMD forecasts strong winds and shallow fog for Wednesday, with temperatures between 11 degrees ccelcius and 27 degrees celcius. Meanwhile, Delhi’s air quality remains poor, with the AQI rising to 293, up from 227 on Sunday.
"If a BJP leader can dare to make such statements about Kerala, which is a symbol of pluralistic culture and harmony, it is because he enjoys impunity from the party's leadership," Karat told ANI.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the G20 meeting in South Africa. They discussed India-Russia bilateral cooperation and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Jaishankar also met South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and other foreign ministers to strengthen ties.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah linked the rise in terrorist attacks in the Jammu region to the redeployment of army troops to Ladakh due to Chinese incursions. He highlighted the need for better counter-terror strategies and expressed gratitude for police bravery in preventing further harm.
Delhi is heading towards crucial elections with key issues on voters' minds including the debate over freebies provided by AAP, corruption allegations against party leaders, severe pollution, failing infrastructure, and reduced law and order, creating a contentious atmosphere for the upcoming polls.
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has urged all eligible citizens of India to register as electors and participate in the electoral process. He emphasised that voting is the first step towards national service.
AAP leader Sanjay Singh filed a complaint against BJP's Parvesh Verma for allegedly distributing cash to women ahead of Delhi elections. Arvind Kejriwal and Delhi CM Atishi condemned Verma's actions, calling for his arrest. Verma defended his initiative as financial aid through Rashtriya Swabhiman, contrasting it with Kejriwal's alleged distribution of alcohol.