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BJP appeals to journalists to not fear INDI alliance diktat on 14 anchors

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has made strong objections to the “INDIA” alliance’s decision to exclude their representatives from participating in the debates and events by 14 anchors of different English and Hindi TV channels.   In a statement issued by the party, the BJP compared the decision taken by the 26 constituents […]

BJP HQ turns fortress; cops stop AAP protesters

Terming the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia an “emergency” situation, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) workers held a protest near Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters at DDU marg on Monday afternoon. Hundreds of workers led by leaders like Sanjay Singh, Atishi, Raghav Chaddha, Saurabh Bhardwaj, Jasmine, and Gopal Rai gathered outside the […]

What is Article 356?

Article 356 empowers the President to withdraw to the Union the executive and legislative powers of any state “if he/she is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution”. According to the provisions of Article 356, President’s Rule […]

Delhi Air Pollution Is A Public Health Emergency, Experts Warn

Even as Air Quality Index in Delhi oscillated between “very poor” and “severe” on Wednesday, environmental and health experts have cautioned that inhaling polluted air will be just as dangerous for us as drinking contaminated water is. And just like government has made elaborate system of delivering safe and clean tap water to every household, […]