The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched its campaign song 'phir layenge Kejriwal' for the Delhi assembly polls, emphasizing its achievements in health, education, and welfare schemes. AAP, BJP, and Congress are engaged in a competitive triangular contest, with major leaders and constituencies, including New Delhi's high-profile seat, drawing significant attention.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Wayanad MP, visited Kerala's Wayanad district to console the families of two tragic incidents. She met the family of Radha, killed by a tiger on January 24, and later visited the family of N M Vijayan, a Congress leader who died by suicide with his son in December 2024. The suicide, linked to a cooperative bank job scam, has sparked political controversy.
Karnataka High Court ruled that mediclaim reimbursements must be deducted from accident compensation under medical expenses. Justice Hanchate Sanjeevkumar directed Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 4.93 lakh to the family of S Hanumanthappa after deducting Rs 1.8 lakh received from mediclaim. Hanumanthappa was awarded Rs 6.7 lakh by a tribunal, but the insurer challenged the medical expenses.
A total of 1,040 nominations have been accepted for the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections, with 477 rejected. Arvind Kejriwal, Parvesh Verma, and Sandeep Dikshit are prominent candidates. Allegations have been exchanged among AAP, BJP, and Congress, reflecting the intensified battle as the polls approach on February 5.
The Election Commission refutes the government's justification for simultaneous polls citing the Model Code of Conduct, emphasizing its role in ensuring fairness. The government argues for unified elections due to financial and operational burdens. The EC maintains the MCC is crucial for equitable elections and brief application correlates with electoral cycles, minimizing disruption.
Jeet Thayil, a multifaceted poet, novelist, discusses his latest collection of poetry, 'I'll Have It Here', and shares insights into his creative process. Thayil's journey as a writer reflects his deep engagement with the literary world. His work, known for its experimental techniques and thoughtful commentary on society, bridges the sacred and the secular, offering readers a rich tapestry of contemporary poetry that challenges, delights, and provokes thought
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant, Ankush Meena, was found hanging in his PG room in Kota on Tuesday. Police suspect a love affair as the reason, though no suicide note was found. Ankush, who had been preparing for NEET-UG for over a year, showed no signs of academic stress. His death marks the seventh student suicide in Kota this year, following 17 such cases in 2024. An investigation is ongoing.
On March 2, 2025, a devastating avalanche at the Border Roads Organisation camp in Uttarakhand killed at least eight people and left many injured. Despite challenging weather conditions and difficult terrain, 46 workers were rescued. Avalanches present a consistent threat in the region due to its sloping topography, heavy snowfall, and construction activities.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paused his speech during a BJP victory event to inquire about a distressed party worker, ensuring they received medical assistance and water. Modi resumed after confirming the individual was fine. The event celebrated BJP's significant win in the Delhi assembly elections with 48 seats to AAP's 22.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has introduced the 'Cashless Treatment' scheme offering up to Rs 1.5 lakh for seven days of treatment for road accident victims, if reported to police within 24 hours. Additionally, Rs two lakh will be provided for families of deceased victims in hit-and-run cases.
High stakes polling in Palam between BJP, Congress, and AAP for the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. Candidates include Joginder Solanki (AAP), Kuldeep Solanki (BJP), and Mange Ram Solanki (INC). In 2020, AAP's Bhavna Gaur won with 59.15% vote share. Voting on February 5, results on February 8.