Barricaded Dissent
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
The barricading of the Shambhu border in Haryana to prevent farmers from travelling to Delhi raises a question larger than the protest itself.
Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) president Devender Yadav on Thursday demanded Rs one crore compensation for the family of a Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) school teacher who, unable to cope with the pressure of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work alongside her teaching responsibilities, allegedly died of cardiac arrest.
The move comes after authorities raised concerns over maintaining law and order in the national capital. The special powers allow action against individuals whose activities are considered harmful to public security.
What began as an irreverent internet joke has acquired the unmistakable weight of a political movement.
Student groups and Opposition workers formed a sizeable crowd, but the promised procession towards Parliament never emerged as one organised march.
The scheme is applicable to girls born in Delhi, whose families have been residing in the city for at least three years, with an annual family income not exceeding Rs 1.20 lakh.
A 16-year-old girl from Geeta Colony in Delhi has died after allegedly consuming acid.
AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj criticised the BJP government as it completed one year in power in Delhi. The remarks came on the same day the BJP released its report card highlighting development work and new projects.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off 500 electric buses and launched the Delhi-Panipat bus service as the BJP-led government completed one year in office. The move is aimed at improving public transport, connectivity, and reducing pollution in the capital.
Delhi saw a slight improvement in air quality on Sunday morning as the AQI moved into the moderate range. However, pollution hotspots and lingering smog show the capital is still far from clean air.
