UPDATE: Delhi Police said that accused Rajesh Khimji has been sent to a five-day police remand for attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during 'Jan Sunvai' in Delhi yesterday.&nbsp;The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the "jan sunvai" (public meeting) at her residence in the capital on Wednesday (Aug 20) has criminal records. The accused Rajesh Bhaiji Khimji from Rajkot, Gujarat had five cases registered against him. In four of them he has been acquitted, while hearing in one of the cases is yet to start.&nbsp;In fact he did a recce of the chief minister's residence in Shalimar Bagh in North Delhi &nbsp;on August 19, a day before the incident, said the police. The CCTV footage was released by the Delhi CMO in which he is clearly seen getting off a rikshaw and entering a by lane while talking to someone over the phone.&nbsp;According to a section of the media, the Delhi CM was slapped, her hair pulled and even abused by the accused Khimji. While Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva debunked the slap or stone throwing claims and said, the CM hit her head on the table after the man tried to pull her while giving her a paper of his grievances.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CCTV visuals of the individual, identifying himself as Rajesh Khimji, as he did a recce of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta&#39;s Shalimar Bagh residence on 19th August. The man has been nabbed by the Police after he attacked the CM today during &#39;Jan Sunvai.&#39; Source: Delhi CMO <a href="https://t.co/de2QRdO3gs">pic.twitter.com/de2QRdO3gs</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1958079358268240384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/opinions/-slapping-democracy-mahatma-gandhi-rekha-gupta-donald-trump-global-politics-of-attacks-that-deface-humane-civility-1755677342829">‘Slapping Democracy’? Mahatma Gandhi, Rekha Gupta, Donald Trump &amp; global politics of ATTACKS that deface humane civility&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Motive Behind Attack&nbsp;The accused Rajesh Bhai Khimji has been nabbed by the Delhi police and is being questioned.&nbsp;Khimji reportedly loves dogs and was angry over the top court order, his mother told the media."My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don't know anything else," said Khimji's mother identified as Bhanuben.She also claimed that the accused suffered from mental illness and had attacked his family members on several occasions.&nbsp;A similar statement about Khimji's love for dogs has been shared by his neighbour, who told news agency ANI that the man, originally from Rajkot, Gujarat, used to feed stray cows and dogs. &nbsp;

According to some reports Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was slapped, her hair pulled and even abused by the accused Khimji, who has criminal record.

UPDATE: Delhi Police said that accused Rajesh Khimji has been sent to a five-day police remand for attacking Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during 'Jan Sunvai' in Delhi yesterday. The man who attacked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the "jan sunvai" (public meeting) at her residence in the capital on Wednesday (Aug 20) has criminal records. The accused Rajesh Bhaiji Khimji from Rajkot, Gujarat had five cases registered against him. In four of them he has been acquitted, while hearing in one of the cases is yet to start. In fact he did a recce of the chief minister's residence in Shalimar Bagh in North Delhi on August 19, a day before the incident, said the police. The CCTV footage was released by the Delhi CMO in which he is clearly seen getting off a rikshaw and entering a by lane while talking to someone over the phone. According to a section of the media, the Delhi CM was slapped, her hair pulled and even abused by the accused Khimji. While Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva debunked the slap or stone throwing claims and said, the CM hit her head on the table after the man tried to pull her while giving her a paper of his grievances.

According to some reports Delhi CM Rekha Gupta was slapped, her hair pulled and even abused by the accused Khimji, who has criminal record.

Delhi CM attack case: Accused had criminal records, surveilled Rekha Gupta's residence before attack, sent to police remand

The attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20) may have stemmed from the August 11 Supreme Court order against street dogs, suggest shocking new revelations. Gupta's attacker, Rajesh Khimji, loves dogs and was angry over the top court order, his mother told the media. A similar statement about Khimji's love for dogs has been shared by his neighbour, who told news agency ANI that the man, originally from Rajkot, Gujarat, used to feed stray cows and dogs. However, there's no confirmation if the attack, in fact, was done over the SC stray dog order. Media reports suggest that the man was actually at the public redressal hearing or jan sunvai to seek help for a relative who is lodged in jail.<h2>Rekha Gupta attacked by a dog lover?</h2>No official statement on the motive behind the attack has been released. However, as per reports, Rajesh's mother, identified only as Bhanuben, told reporters, "My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don't know anything else."Suraj, Khimji's neighbour from Gujarat, told news agency ANI that he knew the man "for the last 5-6 years". He described the 41-year-old as a "simple and generous man who has a love for animals".&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-order-on-stray-dogs-weaponised-over-10-dogs-abandoned-without-food-in-hp-slaughterhouse-delhi-ncr-man-attacked-while-walking-pet-labrador-1755417297127">SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Rajkot, Gujarat | Accused Rajesh Khimji&#39;s neighbour, Sureshbhai, says, &quot;I have known him for the last 5-6 years. He is a simple and generous man who has a love for animals.&quot; According to Delhi Police, Rajesh Khimji attacked Delhi CM Rekha Gupta during &#39;Jan Sunvai&#39; in… <a href="https://t.co/eTThvwfjU1">pic.twitter.com/eTThvwfjU1</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1958044293383287185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>What happened?</h2>On Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" or “public grievance redressal” at her residence in Delhi, Gupta was allegedly attacked by Rajesh Khimji. In a statement state BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva revealed that during the Jan Sunvai session, as she was speaking, a man, later identified as Khimji, “man approached her, presented some paper and suddenly held her hand while trying to pull her towards him. During this, there was a little jostling...People nabbed him.”.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-chief-minister-rekha-gupta-attacked-at-her-residence-during-jan-sunvai-1755662426629">Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attacked at her residence during 'jan sunvai'</a>He added that “The CM is stable. Doctors have examined her. I have met her, she is a strong woman...It seems that she suffered a light blow to her head...The slap or stone-throwing stories are fabricated...Such incidents in politics are condemnable...Jan Sunvai will continue. CM is resting right now but she has said that she will not cancel her programs.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sc-vs-strays-delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-caves-to-animal-lovers-pressure-stops-harsh-action-on-stray-dogs-pushes-for-sterilisation-instead-1755586726673">SC vs strays: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta caves to animal lovers' pressure, stops 'harsh action' on street dogs</a>&nbsp;

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker may have been motivated by anger over the Supreme Court’s August 11 order against stray dogs. The accused, Rajesh Khimji, has been described by his mother and a neighbour as an animal lover who cared for dogs and cows. No official motive has been confirmed yet.

The attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday (Aug 20) may have stemmed from the August 11 Supreme Court order against street dogs, suggest shocking new revelations. Gupta's attacker, Rajesh Khimji, loves dogs and was angry over the top court order, his mother told the media. A similar statement about Khimji's love for dogs has been shared by his neighbour, who told news agency ANI that the man, originally from Rajkot, Gujarat, used to feed stray cows and dogs. However, there's no confirmation if the attack, in fact, was done over the SC stray dog order. Media reports suggest that the man was actually at the public redressal hearing or jan sunvai to seek help for a relative who is lodged in jail. Rekha Gupta attacked by a dog lover? No official statement on the motive behind the attack has been released. However, as per reports, Rajesh's mother, identified only as Bhanuben, told reporters, "My son loves dogs. He was angry after the Supreme Court's order against stray dogs. And left for Delhi soon after. We don't know anything else." Suraj, Khimji's neighbour from Gujarat, told news agency ANI that he knew the man "for the last 5-6 years". He described the 41-year-old as a "simple and generous man who has a love for animals". Also read | SC order on stray dogs weaponised? Over 10 dogs abandoned without food in HP slaughterhouse, Delhi-NCR man attacked while walking pet Labrador

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s attacker may have been motivated by anger over the Supreme Court’s August 11 order against stray dogs. The accused, Rajesh Khimji, has been described by his mother and a neighbour as an animal lover who cared for dogs and cows. No official motive has been confirmed yet.

Rekha Gupta's attacker a dog lover? Rajesh Khimji's mother says he was 'angry at Supreme Court's street dog order'

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta encountered an unpleasant incident on Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" at her residence. According to Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva the Chief Minister was attacked by a man at the ublic meeting. The CM hit her head on the table after a man tried to pull her while giving her a paper, probably of his grievances.&nbsp;&nbsp;The accused has been nabbed by the Delhi police and is being questioned. As per initial information, the attacker is 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji alias Bhai Sakaria, who hails from Rajkot.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">First image of the suspect, identified as Rajesh Khimji, who allegedly slapped Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta during a grievance hearing at her residence today<a href="https://t.co/pp9EZLi6MQ">https://t.co/pp9EZLi6MQ</a> <a href="https://t.co/liNUgqvAuJ">pic.twitter.com/liNUgqvAuJ</a>&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1958040827059437994?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"A person attacked CM Rekha Gupta during Jan Sunvai today. The accused has been nabbed by the Delhi Police and is being questioned," the Delhi CMO said.&nbsp;Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva has condemned the attack. In a post on X he wrote, “A mishap happened during Jan Sunvai at CM Residence, Civil Lines. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva strongly condemns the attack on CM Rekha Gupta during the weekly Jan Sunvai.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/rekha-gupta-s-attacker-a-dog-lover-rajesh-khimji-s-mother-says-he-was-angry-at-supreme-court-s-street-dog-verdict-1755670547820">Rekha Gupta's attacker a dog lover? Rajesh Khimji's mother says he was 'angry at Supreme Court's street dog verdict'</a>&nbsp;The Opposition too has condemned the attack. Delhi LoP (Leader of Opposition) and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi condemning the attack said “there is no place for violence in democracy”. She has urged for the strictest action against the accused.&nbsp;“ The attack on Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is highly condemnable. In a democracy, there is a place for disagreement and protest, but there is no place for violence. Hoping that the Delhi Police will take the strictest action against the culprits. It is hoped that the Chief Minister is completely safe,” wrote Atishi on X&nbsp;Former Delhi cheif minister and Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal also reacted on the incident and X. "I am confident that Delhi Police will take appropriate action. I hope the chief minister remains completely safe and healthy," wrote Kejriwal.&nbsp;

According to media reports the Chief Minister was slapped on the face by a person whose details are yet to be released.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta encountered an unpleasant incident on Wednesday (Aug 20) during the "jan sunvai" at her residence. According to Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva the Chief Minister was attacked by a man at the ublic meeting. The CM hit her head on the table after a man tried to pull her while giving her a paper, probably of his grievances. The accused has been nabbed by the Delhi police and is being questioned. As per initial information, the attacker is 41-year-old Rajesh Bhai Khimji alias Bhai Sakaria, who hails from Rajkot.

According to media reports the Chief Minister was slapped on the face by a person whose details are yet to be released.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta attacked at her residence during 'jan sunvai', attacker nabbed

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who has slammed the lavish residence of the former CM Arvind Kejriwal by calling it "Sheesh Mahal," is now renovating her residence. The bids for the tender were opened on July 4 and cost ₹60 lakh. As per a tender notice by the Public Works Department (PWD), the BJP leader, who is now ruling Delhi, will mostly focus on augmenting electrical fixtures during the renovation. The renovation is expected to be completed within a period of 60 days. Gupta currently lives in her house in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh and has been given two bungalows - 1 and 2. While she will use the bungalow number 1 to live in, the bungalow number 2 will be used as a camp office.&nbsp;14 ACs, 5 TVs, 14 ACs, 5 TVs - AND MORE&nbsp;As per the PWD tender, the Delhi CM's residence will have 14 air conditioners worth ₹7.7 lakh, five 4k ultra HD LED smart television sets - four 55 inch units and one 65 inch unit - worth ₹9.3 lakh, 4 CCTV cameras worth ₹5.74 lakh, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system of ₹2 lakh. The bungalow will also have 14 ACs, 5 TVs14 ACs, 5 TVs with a remote control for ₹1.8 lakh, one OTG (Oven Toast Grill) for ₹85,000, one automatic washing machine for ₹77,000, one dishwasher for ₹60,000, gas stove worth ₹63,000. Apart from that, microwaves worth ₹32,000 and six geysers for ₹91,000 will be installed in the bungalow.&nbsp;'Mayamahal' vs 'Sheesh Mahal'? When Gupta took the oath as Delhi's chief minister, she criticised the lavish residence of Kejriwal and said, "We will make Sheesh Mahal a museum...We will also fulfil all the promises PM Modi made. I thank him for choosing me for this position."&nbsp;Now, after the news of her bungalow renovation, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back at Gupta for spending ₹60 lakh on her residence renovation. The party took to X and alleged the crores were being spent to transform Gupta's residence into a &nbsp;“Mayamahal” (Palace of Illusions). "Gupta is spending crores on her 'Maya Mahal'" while the "people of Delhi were facing increasing hardship due to rising private school fees, power cuts, water shortages, inflation, unemployment and growing crime," AAP wrote on X.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate jumped into the controversy, saying Gupta was getting a 'Rang Mahal' built for herself.&nbsp;"While building a Sheesh Mahal, she is getting a Rang Mahal built for herself! At a time when the people of Delhi are forced to lie down in front of bulldozers when their houses are demolished, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji will live in not one but two bungalows combined. It's all fun!" Shrinate said.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The renovation is expected to be completed within a period of 60 days. Gupta currently lives in her house in Delhi Shalimar Bagh and has been given two bungalows - 1 and 2. 

Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who has slammed the lavish residence of the former CM Arvind Kejriwal by calling it "Sheesh Mahal," is now renovating her residence. The bids for the tender were opened on July 4 and cost ₹60 lakh. As per a tender notice by the Public Works Department (PWD), the BJP leader, who is now ruling Delhi, will mostly focus on augmenting electrical fixtures during the renovation. The renovation is expected to be completed within a period of 60 days. Gupta currently lives in her house in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh and has been given two bungalows - 1 and 2. While she will use the bungalow number 1 to live in, the bungalow number 2 will be used as a camp office. 14 ACs, 5 TVs, 14 ACs, 5 TVs - AND MORE As per the PWD tender, the Delhi CM's residence will have 14 air conditioners worth ₹7.7 lakh, five 4k ultra HD LED smart television sets - four 55 inch units and one 65 inch unit - worth ₹9.3 lakh, 4 CCTV cameras worth ₹5.74 lakh, an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system of ₹2 lakh. The bungalow will also have 14 ACs, 5 TVs14 ACs, 5 TVs with a remote control for ₹1.8 lakh, one OTG (Oven Toast Grill) for ₹85,000, one automatic washing machine for ₹77,000, one dishwasher for ₹60,000, gas stove worth ₹63,000. Apart from that, microwaves worth ₹32,000 and six geysers for ₹91,000 will be installed in the bungalow. 'Mayamahal' vs 'Sheesh Mahal'? When Gupta took the oath as Delhi's chief minister, she criticised the lavish residence of Kejriwal and said, "We will make Sheesh Mahal a museum...We will also fulfil all the promises PM Modi made. I thank him for choosing me for this position." Now, after the news of her bungalow renovation, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hit back at Gupta for spending ₹60 lakh on her residence renovation. The party took to X and alleged the crores were being spent to transform Gupta's residence into a “Mayamahal” (Palace of Illusions). "Gupta is spending crores on her 'Maya Mahal'" while the "people of Delhi were facing increasing hardship due to rising private school fees, power cuts, water shortages, inflation, unemployment and growing crime," AAP wrote on X. Meanwhile, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate jumped into the controversy, saying Gupta was getting a 'Rang Mahal' built for herself. "While building a Sheesh Mahal, she is getting a Rang Mahal built for herself! At a time when the people of Delhi are forced to lie down in front of bulldozers when their houses are demolished, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta ji will live in not one but two bungalows combined. It's all fun!" Shrinate said.

The renovation is expected to be completed within a period of 60 days. Gupta currently lives in her house in Delhi's Shalimar Bagh and has been given two bungalows - 1 and 2.&nbsp;

14 ACs, 5 TVs and more: Inside Rekha Gupta's 'Mayamahal' renovation. Is it more lavish than Kejriwal's 'Sheesh Mahal'?

In a significant development, the Delhi government has made several major changes to labour laws, allowing women employees to work night shifts, but only with their consent. In addition, factories or companies with fewer than 200 employees can now carry out layoffs without requiring prior approval, officials said on Tuesday.According to a report in the Indian Express, officials from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office also said that the Labour Department has been directed to put in place all safeguards by amending the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act and issuing notifications under the Factories Act.The directions were given for the applicability of the ACT to increase the limit of the minimum number of employees from one to 10 and to allow shops and establishments to work 24/7, and to “increase the threshold of workers from 100 to 200, in the Industrial Dispute Act, for seeking permission for closure.”Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-electricity-bills-to-rise-by-up-to-10-this-summer-amid-ppac-hike-9059712">Delhi electricity bills to rise by up to 10% this summer amid PPAC hike</a>Elaborating on the Act further, a senior official from the Labour department said, “Currently, if any factory or a company wants to exit the business and do layoffs, they have to seek clearance from the departments concerned and the authority. But now, if a factory has 200 or fewer employees, they don’t have to seek permission for the closure of the factory and layoffs. This has been done as part of the ease of doing business…”“The labourers will have options to approach the labour court. At present, if the company wants to exit and they don’t have the profit to pay the labourers in future, there is no point. So, this is part of the ease of doing business," the official said, when questioned about the move’s likely impact on labourers.In response to it, General Secretary of Shramik Vikas Sanghatan, Krishna Yadav, emphasised that the government to come up with an act to provide compensation to the workers if it allows the factory or industry to do layoffs without seeking permission.“If the government is allowing a factory or industry to exit the business and do layoffs without seeking permission from any authority. There should also be an act to provide compensation to the workers because they are the ones who will be affected and end up losing jobs without any employee funds or benefits," he said.<h3>What directions were issued for the Fire Department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee?</h3>The government issued a series of directives during a high-level meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor and CM Rekha Gupta to assess the progress of key BJP-led initiatives, "Ease of Doing Business" and "Maximum Governance", Minimum Government, both championed by PM Narendra Modi.As part of the outcomes, the Fire Department was instructed to empanel agencies for third-party audits. This would enable large commercial and industrial units to obtain no-objection certificates (NOCs) based on audit reports from these approved agencies. Smaller establishments may also be given the option of third-party audits, with an expression of interest (EOI) to be floated promptly, an official said.The department was further asked to update its regulations in light of technological advancements, particularly with the availability of compact firefighting tools like drones and robots, which have rendered older rules regarding road width requirements for fire tenders obsolete.Additionally, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) was directed to cut the approval time for “consent to operate” to 20 days, after which approval would be deemed automatic. The DPCC must also enable self-certification for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in green and white-category industries, and empanel third-party agencies to handle certifications.

Officials from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office also said that the Labour Department has been directed to put in place all safeguards by amending the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act and issuing notifications under the Factories Act.

In a significant development, the Delhi government has made several major changes to labour laws, allowing women employees to work night shifts, but only with their consent. In addition, factories or companies with fewer than 200 employees can now carry out layoffs without requiring prior approval, officials said on Tuesday. According to a report in the Indian Express, officials from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office also said that the Labour Department has been directed to put in place all safeguards by amending the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act and issuing notifications under the Factories Act. The directions were given for the applicability of the ACT to increase the limit of the minimum number of employees from one to 10 and to allow shops and establishments to work 24/7, and to “increase the threshold of workers from 100 to 200, in the Industrial Dispute Act, for seeking permission for closure.” Also read: Delhi electricity bills to rise by up to 10% this summer amid PPAC hike Elaborating on the Act further, a senior official from the Labour department said, “Currently, if any factory or a company wants to exit the business and do layoffs, they have to seek clearance from the departments concerned and the authority. But now, if a factory has 200 or fewer employees, they don’t have to seek permission for the closure of the factory and layoffs. This has been done as part of the ease of doing business…” “The labourers will have options to approach the labour court. At present, if the company wants to exit and they don’t have the profit to pay the labourers in future, there is no point. So, this is part of the ease of doing business," the official said, when questioned about the move’s likely impact on labourers. In response to it, General Secretary of Shramik Vikas Sanghatan, Krishna Yadav, emphasised that the government to come up with an act to provide compensation to the workers if it allows the factory or industry to do layoffs without seeking permission. “If the government is allowing a factory or industry to exit the business and do layoffs without seeking permission from any authority. There should also be an act to provide compensation to the workers because they are the ones who will be affected and end up losing jobs without any employee funds or benefits," he said. What directions were issued for the Fire Department and Delhi Pollution Control Committee? The government issued a series of directives during a high-level meeting chaired by the Lieutenant Governor and CM Rekha Gupta to assess the progress of key BJP-led initiatives, "Ease of Doing Business" and "Maximum Governance", Minimum Government, both championed by PM Narendra Modi. As part of the outcomes, the Fire Department was instructed to empanel agencies for third-party audits. This would enable large commercial and industrial units to obtain no-objection certificates (NOCs) based on audit reports from these approved agencies. Smaller establishments may also be given the option of third-party audits, with an expression of interest (EOI) to be floated promptly, an official said. The department was further asked to update its regulations in light of technological advancements, particularly with the availability of compact firefighting tools like drones and robots, which have rendered older rules regarding road width requirements for fire tenders obsolete. Additionally, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) was directed to cut the approval time for “consent to operate” to 20 days, after which approval would be deemed automatic. The DPCC must also enable self-certification for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in green and white-category industries, and empanel third-party agencies to handle certifications.

Officials from Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena’s office also said that the Labour Department has been directed to put in place all safeguards by amending the Delhi Shops and Establishment Act and issuing notifications under the Factories Act.

Night shifts for women, layoff rules, and more: New labour laws in Delhi soon - Everything we need to know

&nbsp;Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received a death threat late Thursday night, through a phone call to the Ghaziabad police.According to sources, the threat was made via a call to the Police Control Room (PCR) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh around 11 pm.Ghaziabad Police then informed Delhi Police about the threat, prompting swift action by both Delhi and Ghaziabad police.As per preliminary investigations, the caller has been identified, but his phone is currently switched off.Delhi and Ghaziabad police launched a joint search operation to trace and arrest the accused behind the threat.This comes just a few days after two government buildings in central Delhi, Udyog Bhawan and Nirman Bhawan received threatening emails.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/two-schools-in-indias-national-capital-receive-bomb-threats-children-sent-back-782530">Also read: More than 40 schools in Indian capital Delhi receive bomb threats, children sent back</a>&nbsp;On May 30, the government buildings received the emails at nearly 6:49 am to senior officials at the two central government complexes.The email read, "Ammonium sulfur-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been twinned" within the premises."“Evacuate All by 3.15 pm," the threat read, further prompting security agencies to carry out an extensive search operation.Efforts are being made now to trace the source and ensure the national capital's chief minister's safety.According to officials, the Delhi chief minister may move into a government bungalow in north Delhi's Civil Lines.A senior government official said that an allotment letter has been issued for Rekha Gupta and the Public Works Department (PWD) has started repair and renovation work at that property."We are carrying out some repair and renovation work, after which the chief minister will move in. The allotment letter has been issued," he told Indian news agency PTI.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/increase-your-security-ayodhyas-ram-mandir-trust-receives-bomb-threat-via-email-8965087">Also read: ‘Increase your security’: Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir trust receives bomb threat via email</a>

According to sources, the threat was made via a call to the Police Control Room (PCR) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh around 11 pm.

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta received a death threat late Thursday night, through a phone call to the Ghaziabad police. According to sources, the threat was made via a call to the Police Control Room (PCR) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh around 11 pm. Ghaziabad Police then informed Delhi Police about the threat, prompting swift action by both Delhi and Ghaziabad police. As per preliminary investigations, the caller has been identified, but his phone is currently switched off. Delhi and Ghaziabad police launched a joint search operation to trace and arrest the accused behind the threat. This comes just a few days after two government buildings in central Delhi, Udyog Bhawan and Nirman Bhawan received threatening emails. Also read: More than 40 schools in Indian capital Delhi receive bomb threats, children sent back On May 30, the government buildings received the emails at nearly 6:49 am to senior officials at the two central government complexes. The email read, "Ammonium sulfur-based Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) have been twinned" within the premises." “Evacuate All by 3.15 pm," the threat read, further prompting security agencies to carry out an extensive search operation. Efforts are being made now to trace the source and ensure the national capital's chief minister's safety. According to officials, the Delhi chief minister may move into a government bungalow in north Delhi's Civil Lines. A senior government official said that an allotment letter has been issued for Rekha Gupta and the Public Works Department (PWD) has started repair and renovation work at that property. "We are carrying out some repair and renovation work, after which the chief minister will move in. The allotment letter has been issued," he told Indian news agency PTI. Also read: ‘Increase your security’: Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir trust receives bomb threat via email

According to sources, the threat was made via a call to the Police Control Room (PCR) in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh around 11 pm.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta receives death threat; police on alert - Here's how threat was sent

As the Bharatiya Janata Party completes 100 days in power in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during an event, marking 100 days in power, launched a scathing attack on her predecessors, accusing them of "greed for power" and "questioning the valour of India's Armed Forces."<h2>Power vs selfless service</h2>Speaking at the '100 Din Seva Ke' event in the Indian national capital, Gupta said her government worked on the streets, among the people, unlike the previous regime, which she alleged was consumed by power.Recalling the mass movement at Ramlila Maidan that propelled the AAP to power, Gupta said, "Everyone supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except power.""My cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people..." she said.<h2>Bollywood actor Anupam Kher interacts with Rekha Gupta</h2>Gupta also interacted with actor Anupam Kher and said, "I feel very sad when I think about those people who used to sit in the chair (of Chief Minister) and raised questions on the Indian Armed Forces and used to join hands with the enemies of the nation". Hailing Operation Sindoor, Gupta said that it "increased the respect for women," adding, "All the women of the nation salute the armed forces for destroying the terrorist sites in enemy territory".The Delhi CM also recited a poem titled "I Am Sindoor Too", proclaiming women’s strength and resilience in the fight against terrorism.<h2>Mahila Samriddhi Yojana</h2>CM Rekha Gupta announced that 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana', aimed at women’s welfare and financial empowerment, would be rolled out soon "after all the legal proceedings are completed."The 100-day report card also highlighted the BJP government's achievements, like controlling pollution by building sprinklers and tackling the "fees mafia" in schools.

Speaking at the '100 Din Seva Ke' event in the Indian national capital, Gupta said her government worked on the streets, among the people, unlike the previous regime, which she alleged was consumed by power.

As the Bharatiya Janata Party completes 100 days in power in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, during an event, marking 100 days in power, launched a scathing attack on her predecessors, accusing them of "greed for power" and "questioning the valour of India's Armed Forces." Power vs selfless service Speaking at the '100 Din Seva Ke' event in the Indian national capital, Gupta said her government worked on the streets, among the people, unlike the previous regime, which she alleged was consumed by power. Recalling the mass movement at Ramlila Maidan that propelled the AAP to power, Gupta said, "Everyone supported it, thinking something better would happen in Delhi and the country. Those people who used to say that they are not greedy for power became so greedy that they could not see anything except power." "My cabinet, our MLAs, all the public representatives continuously work on the streets among the people..." she said. Bollywood actor Anupam Kher interacts with Rekha Gupta Gupta also interacted with actor Anupam Kher and said, "I feel very sad when I think about those people who used to sit in the chair (of Chief Minister) and raised questions on the Indian Armed Forces and used to join hands with the enemies of the nation". Hailing Operation Sindoor, Gupta said that it "increased the respect for women," adding, "All the women of the nation salute the armed forces for destroying the terrorist sites in enemy territory". The Delhi CM also recited a poem titled "I Am Sindoor Too", proclaiming women’s strength and resilience in the fight against terrorism. Mahila Samriddhi Yojana CM Rekha Gupta announced that 'Mahila Samriddhi Yojana', aimed at women’s welfare and financial empowerment, would be rolled out soon "after all the legal proceedings are completed." The 100-day report card also highlighted the BJP government's achievements, like controlling pollution by building sprinklers and tackling the "fees mafia" in schools.

Speaking at the '100 Din Seva Ke' event in the Indian national capital, Gupta said her government worked on the streets, among the people, unlike the previous regime, which she alleged was consumed by power.

100 days of Delhi govt: CM Rekha Gupta presents report card, slams AAP's 'greed for power,' praises Operation Sindoor

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100 days of Delhi govt: CM Rekha Gupta presents report card, slams AAP's 'greed for power,' praises Operation Sindoor