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New Delhi: The Delhi BJP has raised serious objections to the list of candidates announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) by-elections. BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor alleged that AAP has violated norms and displayed hypocrisy in its candidate selection. According to Kapoor, AAP has fielded Keshav Chauhan, a male candidate, from Dhichkaun Kalan, a ward reserved for women. “This is a blatant disregard of election rules. It seems AAP initially intended to nominate Chauhan’s wife but ended up declaring his name instead. This exposes the real face of the party that often accuses others of nepotism,” he said. The BJP leader also pointed out that AAP’s candidate from Vinod Nagar, Geeta Rawat, is a former councillor who was once j...

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, doctors at HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, have claimed to successfully perform Asia’s first medical procedure that restored blood circulation in a deceased woman’s body to preserve her organs for donation. This revolutionary technique has helped save the lives of three patients. The case involves 55-year-old Geeta Chawla, who suffered from motor neuron disease and had been bedridden for a long time. After her death on November 6, her family expressed the wish to donate her organs. As a result, her liver was transplanted to a 48-year-old patient at ILBS Hospital, while her two kidneys were given to two men aged 63 and 58 at Max Hospital, Saket. In addition, her eyes and skin were also donated to help other patients. After s...

? New Delhi | Sunday:Delhi’s air has once again turned toxic, with pollution levels breaching the ‘severe’ category across several parts of the city. On Sunday morning, the Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 391, remaining unchanged till 10 a.m. Despite the alarming figures, authorities have decided not to implement Stage-3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3) for now, citing slight improvement trends in the coming days. Delhi’s Air Quality Remains Hazardous According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) bulletin, Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 370 on Sunday, indicating “very poor” air quality. Nearby NCR cities also suffered — Faridabad (214), Gurugram (238), Ghaziabad (345), Noida (366), and Greater Noida (340).At least three Delhi monitoring stations reported AQ...

By Naveen Nishchal | New Delhi:A tragic road accident in Delhi’s Dwarka area on Saturday night claimed the life of a three-year-old boy, while his maternal uncle sustained serious injuries. The incident occurred when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a group of intoxicated youths, rammed into the motorcycle on which the child was riding. Police have seized the vehicle and detained the driver, though they have not yet confirmed whether alcohol was involved. According to police officials, the deceased child has been identified as Kabir, a resident of Adarsh Apartment, Sector-16, Dwarka. His family has demanded strict punishment for the accused, saying, “Our child lost his life because of their recklessness. The driver should be sentenced to death.” Crash Site Revealed a Mangled Bike ...

New Delhi: In a major boost to Delhi’s public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that 187 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will become fully operational across the capital by next month. The initiative aims to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for every resident of Delhi, aligning with the principles of “Time to Care” and the goal of Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Addressing the media, CM Gupta stated that the Delhi government will no longer operate its health centers in rented premises, as the administration now has adequate space to establish Arogya Mandirs across the city. “As of now, treatment has already started in 168 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and by December, all 187 centers will be inaugurated,” she said. Healthcare Closer to Every Hom...