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The Gandhis decided to skip the poll meeting in Delhi, to attend the Indian National Congress (INC) preliminary meeting, scheduled in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. Notably, the Congress is all set to hold its preliminary meeting on February 24. The Congress Conclave will be a three-day event, to discuss various political issues, including poll strategies for 2024 elections. Approximately 1,500 delegates will attend the Congress Conclave, especially… read-more

After Delhi, the Maharashtra Government also banned bike taxi services like Rapido, Ola Moto and Uber Moto to ply on the streets. The transport department has warned bike taxis against plying on the roads of Delhi. The first offence by the aggregators could lead to a fine of Rs 5,000, while the second offence could lead to a fine of Rs 10,000 and imprisonment up to a year, said notice.

Ahead of the Delhi winters, Environment Minister Gopal Rai is set to conduct a crucial meeting to discuss department-wise responsibilities under the 15-point winter action plan. Notably, during winters, the national capital region faced serious pollution issues, especially due to crop burning in neighbouring Haryana and Punjab regions. To discuss the same, a special meeting will be held on September 5, on curbing air pollution from a… read-more

In connection with the excise policy controversy, the Central Bureau of Investigation searched the house of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia. Searches are also being done at 20 places in the National Capital Region and six other states. Meanwhile, Manish Sisodia has stated that he will help with the probe and refutes all claims. Sisodia expressed regret that people who perform in the country face such harassment.

Union Minister Smriti Irani met President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi, on July 29. The meeting was in view of the recent controversial remark "Rashtrapatni" of Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury against President Murmu. The BJP demanded an apology and criticised the Indian National Congress, leading to the adjournment of parliament houses. "Had the privilege of calling upon the Honourable President of India Droupadi Murmu Ji along with MOS," tweeted Irani.… read-more