NEW DELHI: The INDIA bloc of opposition parties will be leading a delegation to meet President Droupadi Murmu, at 8pm today to brief her and submit a representation over the functioning of the Election Commission under CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the SIR process.


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Opposition leaders in Delhi are awaiting a response from the President regarding their request for a meeting amid ongoing protests. The opposition is seeking an opportunity to raise its concerns and present its position on the issues behind the demonstrations. The development comes amid heightened political activity in the national capital, with attention focused on whether the President’s office will respond to the meeting request.

Delhi protest: Opposition awaits president's response to meeting request 

The INDIA bloc’s confrontation with the Election Commission intensified in Delhi as Opposition leaders regrouped for a third consecutive day of protests. Rahul Gandhi said around 300 MPs from both Houses wanted to stage a peaceful demonstration but had been stopped from doing so for two days.

Opposition ups the ante against govt, CEC Gyanesh Kumar 

The Supreme Court has stressed that every woman in Delhi-NCR should feel safe in public spaces, including while travelling by road or metro at night. The remarks came during the hearing of the Delhi-NCR rape suo motu case, with the court stressing that safety measures must work on the ground.

Supreme Court talks tough on women safety in Delhi

Delhi has unveiled its winter action plan to tackle rising air pollution in the national capital. The plan focuses on controlling key pollution sources and improving air quality during the winter months. Authorities are expected to step up measures against dust, vehicular emissions, construction pollution and stubble burning.


Delhi Air Pollution: Delhi unveils Winter Action Plan 2026-27 

Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma was caught on camera slapping a young man during a road inspection in west Delhi’s Tilak Nagar. The incident followed a confrontation involving Verma and AAP MLA Jarnail Singh over road construction quality.

Delhi: Video shows AAP MLA's aide being slapped | Road inspection in Tilak Nagar turns physical

Around 200 students joined a solidarity protest near Lady Shri Ram College (LSR) in Delhi. The gathering saw students come together to express solidarity, with visuals showing the protest and participants near the college.

DU students protest after alleged rape in Delhi's Aastha Kunj

Around 200 Delhi University students took to the streets over concerns about women’s safety in the Capital after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped in a South Delhi park. Protesters said the incident revived memories of the 2012 Delhi gangrape and raised fresh questions over women’s safety in the city.

DU students raise concerns over women's safety 

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men posing as police personnel inside Astha Kunj Park near Delhi's Kalkaji Mandir after being separated from her friend. Following an intense investigation, Delhi Police apprehended a primary accused, identified as Asif, after a brief exchange of fire in Amar Colony, during which the suspect was injured in the leg. A case under the POCSO Act has been registered, and forensic teams are scanning CCTV networks to track the remaining two suspects.


Delhi horror: Three men posing as cops assault minor girl in Kalka Ji

More than 3.31 million Delhi electors have been issued notices as part of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Authorities say 13.79 lakh voters could not be mapped to previous SIR records, while another 19.33 lakh were flagged for logical discrepancies. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal are among those who received notices. The flagged voters remain on the draft electoral roll but must attend hearings and submit documents before the final list is published.


Delhi: Flagged voters remain on the draft roll but face hearings

Delhi’s pollution control authorities are set to map major pollution hotspots and strengthen dust-control measures across the capital. The move aims to identify key sources of pollution and enforce stricter measures to tackle rising air pollution levels, particularly from road and construction dust.


Delhi government agencies to map hotspots & enforce dust control measures 

Delhi voter roll shake-up: 3.31 million electors flagged in SIR review 

A horrific crime has sent shockwaves through the capital as Delhi Police arrested four individuals—including three minors—for the brutal gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in outer-north Delhi's Swaroop Nagar.

Gravitas crime tracker: Delhi teen gangraped, stabbed to death, body found eaten by dogs days later 

Day 1 of the BRICS Summit ended on a high note for India, all 11 members unanimously adopted the New Delhi Declaration, overcoming sharp Iran-UAE differences over West Asia after days of tense negotiations. PM Modi packed the day with bilaterals, including a landmark meeting with Xi Jinping. With the main open session done and dusted, all eyes now turn to Day 2, where the agenda shifts to inclusive global growth and the BRICS+ outreach nations.


BRICS Summit: New Delhi declaration adopted with full consensus, big diplomatic win for India

Why are building collapses a recurring hazard in New Delhi? Will Satya Niketan tragedy lead to implementation of safety laws?


Satya Niketan horror: Who is responsible? 

Two-time Academy Award and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman is returning with The Wonderment Tour in 2026. Rahman will perform in Mumbai on November 1 at Jio World Garden, followed by a stadium-scale show in Delhi on November 21.

AR Rahman returns with the Wonderment Tour

Days after a building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area claimed seven lives, police have arrested one of the operators of the boys’ paying guest (PG) accommodation that was being run from the premises. The five-storey building was operated by two business partners who had taken the property on lease in August 2025. One of the operators, identified as Sudhanshu, was apprehended by police on Wednesday morning. His business partner, identified as Shubham Tyagi, remains on the run.

Delhi building collapse: Demolition of structure next to collapsed PG begins 

Days after a building collapse in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area claimed seven lives, police have arrested one of the operators of the boys’ paying guest (PG) accommodation that was being run from the premises. The five-storey building was operated by two business partners who had taken the property on lease in August 2025. One of the operators, identified as Sudhanshu, was apprehended by police on Wednesday morning. His business partner, identified as Shubham Tyagi, remains on the run.


Delhi building collapse: Delhi civic body cracks down on unsafe buildings

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?

Delhi Building Collapse: PG operator arrested after building collapse kills 7 

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sent shockwaves across India. With 7 reported dead amid mounting anger and calls for accountability, what will it take for this nightmare to end?


Delhi Building Collapse: Delhi's civic body to demolish 'unsafe girls' PG

For the first time in its 72-year history, the National Film Awards is stepping out of Delhi. The 72nd ceremony will be held on September 22 at Ekta Nagar (formerly Kevadia), Gujarat — right in the shadow of the Statue of Unity — with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours. Since debuting at Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan in 1954, the ceremony has stayed almost entirely tied to the capital. Fittingly, one of this year's winners is a documentary on the very statue overlooking the new venue. Article 370, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan lead this year's honourees.


72nd National Film Awards move out of capital to Gujarat

The Delhi building collapse in a student hub has sparked outrage across India. With seven people reported dead and anger growing over accountability, questions are mounting over how long such tragedies can continue.


Delhi hostel collapse tragedy exposes administrative loopholes, neglect & corruption

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say 7 people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi building collapse: 'Those responsible won't be spared,' Delhi mayor vows strict action

Delhi building collapse: Another body recovered from rubble

A five-storey building used as a paying guest accommodation for students collapsed in Delhi’s Satya Niketan area, triggering a massive rescue operation. The building, reportedly known as Hostel Daze, was located near Nanakpura Gurudwara and close to several educational institutions.

The latest reports say two people have died, while several others remain feared trapped under the rubble. Rescue teams have already pulled multiple people out alive, with students among those shifted to hospital for treatment.

The building reportedly had a basement and five upper floors. Police said repair work was underway in the basement when the structure collapsed. The cause of the collapse is still being investigated, while questions are being raised about the condition and safety of the ageing structure.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta visited the site and said multiple agencies were working in coordination to ensure the safe rescue of those trapped. The NDRF, Delhi Police, fire services, ambulances and other emergency teams have been deployed.

Delhi building collapse: Toll rises to six, 11 rescued from debris in Satya Niketan

Delhi building collapse: MCD orders sealing of illegal buildings 

Delhi building collapse: Rescue efforts underway at collapse site

Delhi building collapse: Building name 'Hostel Daze' reduced to rubble 

Delhi Building Collapse | 2 Dead, Several Trapped as Rescue Teams Battle Through Rubble

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