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<p>After months of fear due to bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, the Special Cell of Delhi Police revealed that at least two schools in the Rohini district received threatening emails from their own students, who wanted to postpone exams as they were not prepared. </p></p>
<p>"After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school," Delhi police said in a statement.</p>
<p>The police added, "Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they were not prepared for the exam paper."</p>
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<p>However, since both of them were students, they were counselled and their parents were warned, and both those students were let off. </p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-school-gets-bomb-threat-mail-search-underway-785443"><strong>Also read: Delhi school receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode</strong></a></p>
<p>During their counselling, the students confessed to their actions. </p>
<p>In the second incident, a student from Delhi's Paschim Vihar admitted to a similar act after the police traced an email to his home. The students said that they got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools. </p>
<p>When these bomb threats emerged, the police conducted the research and declared them as hoaxes. </p>
<p>On December 13, a total of 30 schools across Delhi received hoax bomb threat emails.</p>
<p><strong>Watch | India: Bomb Hoax In 40 Delhi Schools, Demand For $30,000 Ransom | World News | WION</strong></p>
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<p>Following this, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns about recurring bomb threats targeting schools in the national capital. He questioned the potential psychological and academic impact on children, adding that such incidents could disrupt their studies and well-being if they continue abated.</p>
<p>In the past 11 days, over 100 schools in Delhi received a series of bomb threats. The emails were sent via Virtual Private Network (VPN), which made it challenging for the police to track down the perpetrators. </p>
<p>Since May this year, over 50 bomb threats and emails have targeted schools, hospitals, airports, and airline companies in Delhi. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


"After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school," Delhi Police said in a statement.



New Delhi, India After months of fear due to bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, the Special Cell of Delhi Police revealed that at least two schools in the Rohini district received threatening emails from their own students, who wanted to postpone exams as they were not prepared. "After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school," Delhi police said in a statement. The police added, "Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they were not prepared for the exam paper." Threat case in two schools in Delhi's Rohini district | After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school. Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they… — ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2024 × However, since both of them were students, they were counselled and their parents were warned, and both those students were let off. Also read: Delhi school receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode During their counselling, the students confessed to their actions. In the second incident, a student from Delhi's Paschim Vihar admitted to a similar act after the police traced an email to his home. The students said that they got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools. When these bomb threats emerged, the police conducted the research and declared them as hoaxes. On December 13, a total of 30 schools across Delhi received hoax bomb threat emails. Watch | India: Bomb Hoax In 40 Delhi Schools, Demand For $30,000 Ransom | World News | WION × Following this, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns about recurring bomb threats targeting schools in the national capital. He questioned the potential psychological and academic impact on children, adding that such incidents could disrupt their studies and well-being if they continue abated. In the past 11 days, over 100 schools in Delhi received a series of bomb threats. The emails were sent via Virtual Private Network (VPN), which made it challenging for the police to track down the perpetrators. Since May this year, over 50 bomb threats and emails have targeted schools, hospitals, airports, and airline companies in Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

'Wanted to postpone exams': Students sent bomb threats to own schools in Delhi

<p>After months of fear due to bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, the Special Cell of Delhi Police revealed that at least two schools in the Rohini district received threatening emails from their own students, who wanted to postpone exams as they were not prepared.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school," Delhi police said in a statement.</p>

<p>The police added, "Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they were not prepared for the exam paper."</p>

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<p>However, since both of them were students, they were counselled and their parents were warned, and both those students were let off.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-school-gets-bomb-threat-mail-search-underway-785443"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Delhi school receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode</strong></a></p>

<p>During their counselling, the students confessed to their actions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the second incident, a student from Delhi's Paschim Vihar admitted to a similar act after the police traced an email to his home. The students said that they got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When these bomb threats emerged, the police conducted the research and declared them as hoaxes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On December 13, a total of 30 schools across Delhi received hoax bomb threat emails.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India: Bomb Hoax In 40 Delhi Schools, Demand For $30,000 Ransom | World News | WION</strong></p>

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<p>Following this, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns about recurring bomb threats targeting schools in the national capital. He questioned the potential psychological and academic impact on children, adding that such incidents could disrupt their studies and well-being if they continue abated.</p>

<p>In the past 11 days, over 100 schools in Delhi received a series of bomb threats. The emails were sent via&nbsp;Virtual Private Network (VPN), which made it challenging for the police to track down the perpetrators.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since May this year, over 50 bomb threats&nbsp;and emails have targeted schools, hospitals, airports, and airline companies in Delhi.&nbsp;</p>

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After months of fear due to bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, the Special Cell of Delhi Police revealed that at least two schools in the Rohini district received threatening emails from their own students, who wanted to postpone exams as they were not prepared.

After months of fear due to bomb threats received by several schools in Delhi, the Special Cell of Delhi Police revealed that at least two schools in the Rohini district received threatening emails from their own students, who wanted to postpone exams as they were not prepared. "After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school," Delhi police said in a statement. The police added, "Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they were not prepared for the exam paper." Threat case in two schools in Delhi's Rohini district | After investigation by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, it was found that the emails were sent to both schools by two different students of the same school. Both students had sent this email to stop the exam because they… — ANI (@ANI) December 22, 2024 × However, since both of them were students, they were counselled and their parents were warned, and both those students were let off. Also read: Delhi school receives bomb threat, classes shifted to online mode During their counselling, the students confessed to their actions. In the second incident, a student from Delhi's Paschim Vihar admitted to a similar act after the police traced an email to his home. The students said that they got the idea from previous incidents of bomb threats being made to schools. When these bomb threats emerged, the police conducted the research and declared them as hoaxes. On December 13, a total of 30 schools across Delhi received hoax bomb threat emails. Watch | India: Bomb Hoax In 40 Delhi Schools, Demand For $30,000 Ransom | World News | WION × Following this, former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns about recurring bomb threats targeting schools in the national capital. He questioned the potential psychological and academic impact on children, adding that such incidents could disrupt their studies and well-being if they continue abated. In the past 11 days, over 100 schools in Delhi received a series of bomb threats. The emails were sent via Virtual Private Network (VPN), which made it challenging for the police to track down the perpetrators. Since May this year, over 50 bomb threats and emails have targeted schools, hospitals, airports, and airline companies in Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Vikram Chopra, the CEO of the Indian brand for used cars, Cars24, posted a hiring for his company on X on Thursday (Dec 19) and it became a topic of debate on the internet. In his post, Chopra shared a graphic that said, “Still can’t speak Kannada after years in Bengaluru? It’s OK. Aa jao Dilli. We are looking for engineers who wish to stay close to home". </p></p>
<p>Chopra wrote while sharing the graphic,  “We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is". The post reignited the old-age Delhi vs Bengaluru debate. </p>
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<p>If you wish to come back, write to me at vikram@cars24.com with the subject - Delhi meri jaan ♥️ <a href="https://t.co/lgQpXMiaKt">pic.twitter.com/lgQpXMiaKt</a></p>
<p>— Vikram Chopra (@vikramchopra) <a href="https://twitter.com/vikramchopra/status/1869603107472396551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 19, 2024</a></p></blockquote>
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<p>As Chopra's post went viral, netizens started discussing regional biases in professional hiring. </p>
<p>One X user said, “Delhi NCR has its charm, but before calling it ‘better,’ let’s take a moment to consider the reality. A look at the crime data might offer a different perspective. Think twice before making the move". </p>
<p>Meanwhile, another called Chopra's update "tasteless" and wrote, “Makes me think less of Cars24 employer brand and culture. There are more productive ways to highlight your qualities". </p>
<p>One user called out the "language racism" saying, "Please don’t popularise this language racism more. We need to stand united". </p>
<p>“I don’t think any Indian metro city is worth hyping up. You could hype up the people and the culture, but not the city. That’s where Bangalore wins and Delhi loses," another wrote. </p>
<h2>Bengaluru vs Delhi </h2>
<p>Bengaluru and Delhi have been a topic of debate on social media for a very long time due to their language and cultural differences. While residents of Bengaluru have been seen slamming Delhi for its crime rates and pollution, <em>Delhiites</em> have been accusing Bengaluru of forcing people to speak Kannada in the city. </p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chopra wrote while sharing the graphic,  “We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is". The post reignited the old-age Delhi vs Bengaluru debate. 



New Delhi Vikram Chopra, the CEO of the Indian brand for used cars, Cars24, posted a hiring for his company on X on Thursday (Dec 19) and it became a topic of debate on the internet. In his post, Chopra shared a graphic that said, “Still can’t speak Kannada after years in Bengaluru? It’s OK. Aa jao Dilli. We are looking for engineers who wish to stay close to home". Chopra wrote while sharing the graphic, “We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is". The post reignited the old-age Delhi vs Bengaluru debate. We are not saying Delhi NCR is better. Only that it really is. If you wish to come back, write to me at vikram@cars24.com with the subject - Delhi meri jaan ♥️ pic.twitter.com/lgQpXMiaKt — Vikram Chopra (@vikramchopra) December 19, 2024 As Chopra's post went viral, netizens started discussing regional biases in professional hiring. One X user said, “Delhi NCR has its charm, but before calling it ‘better,’ let’s take a moment to consider the reality. A look at the crime data might offer a different perspective. Think twice before making the move". Meanwhile, another called Chopra's update "tasteless" and wrote, “Makes me think less of Cars24 employer brand and culture. There are more productive ways to highlight your qualities". One user called out the "language racism" saying, "Please don’t popularise this language racism more. We need to stand united". “I don’t think any Indian metro city is worth hyping up. You could hype up the people and the culture, but not the city. That’s where Bangalore wins and Delhi loses," another wrote. Bengaluru vs Delhi Bengaluru and Delhi have been a topic of debate on social media for a very long time due to their language and cultural differences. While residents of Bengaluru have been seen slamming Delhi for its crime rates and pollution, Delhiites have been accusing Bengaluru of forcing people to speak Kannada in the city. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>India's national capital, New Delhi, woke up to a chilly morning on Thursday (Dec 19) as the temperatures dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the capital's air quality fell into the "severe category" as the AQI increased to 423, as stated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB); any AQI exceeding or equal to 400 is critical. </p>
<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for Delhi and warned that there will be dense fog in the city for the next two days due to western disturbances. </p>
<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-aqi-hits-severe-plus-as-breathing-equals-smoking-49-cigarettes-daily-pm25-levels-60x-who-limit-777109">Delhi AQI hits 'severe plus' as breathing equals smoking 49 cigarettes daily; PM2.5 levels 60x WHO limit</a></strong></p>
<h2>A severe plus level</h2>
<p>AQI showed a severe plus level out of the total 36 monitoring stations. The pollution levels had been recorded as severe and hazardous on Wednesday, with the air quality index shooting up to 448 at 6 pm. </p>
<p>Readings have been exceeding 480 at several monitoring stations, which is creating a condition extremely dangerous for the citizens.</p>
<p>Regions like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, ITO, Jahangirpuri, North Campus DU, etc., had been listed as having severe plus levels of air quality. </p>
<p>Whereas the AQI recorded on Tuesday was 433 at 4 pm and 379 on Monday. The days ahead were covered with shallow fog throughout the city and some regions in the outskirts.</p>
<p><strong>Watch | India: GRAP-IV Enforced In Delhi As AQI Hits 'Severe Plus’ Category | WION Originals</strong></p>
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<h2><strong>GRAP to stay</strong></h2>
<p>The city continues to remain in an appalling blanket of air pollution. The highest level measure against pollution, which is Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), has already gone into effect along with banning construction activities and nonessential polluting trucks from entering Delhi.</p>
<p>Stages of GRAP:</p>
<p>&gt;Stage I—Poor, where AQI levels lie between 201 and 300</p>
<p>&gt;Stage II—Very Poor, where AQI levels lie between 301 and 400</p>
<p>&gt;Stage III—Severe, where AQI levels lie between 401 and 450</p>
<p>&gt;Stage IV—Severe Plus, where AQI levels exceed 450. </p>
<p>With this, there is a hope that things will improve and Delhi will get back to experiencing clean air.</p>
<p>(<em>With inputs from agencies</em>)</p>


Regions including Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, ITO, Jahangirpuri, North Campus DU, etc., recorded 'severe plus' levels of air quality.



New Delhi, India India's national capital, New Delhi, woke up to a chilly morning on Thursday (Dec 19) as the temperatures dropped to 7 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the capital's air quality fell into the "severe category" as the AQI increased to 423, as stated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB); any AQI exceeding or equal to 400 is critical. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has declared an orange alert for Delhi and warned that there will be dense fog in the city for the next two days due to western disturbances. Also Read: Delhi AQI hits 'severe plus' as breathing equals smoking 49 cigarettes daily; PM2.5 levels 60x WHO limit A severe plus level AQI showed a severe plus level out of the total 36 monitoring stations. The pollution levels had been recorded as severe and hazardous on Wednesday, with the air quality index shooting up to 448 at 6 pm. Readings have been exceeding 480 at several monitoring stations, which is creating a condition extremely dangerous for the citizens. Regions like Anand Vihar, Bawana, Burari, Dwarka, ITO, Jahangirpuri, North Campus DU, etc., had been listed as having severe plus levels of air quality. Whereas the AQI recorded on Tuesday was 433 at 4 pm and 379 on Monday. The days ahead were covered with shallow fog throughout the city and some regions in the outskirts. Watch | India: GRAP-IV Enforced In Delhi As AQI Hits 'Severe Plus’ Category | WION Originals GRAP to stay The city continues to remain in an appalling blanket of air pollution. The highest level measure against pollution, which is Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), has already gone into effect along with banning construction activities and nonessential polluting trucks from entering Delhi. Stages of GRAP: >Stage I—Poor, where AQI levels lie between 201 and 300 >Stage II—Very Poor, where AQI levels lie between 301 and 400 >Stage III—Severe, where AQI levels lie between 401 and 450 >Stage IV—Severe Plus, where AQI levels exceed 450. With this, there is a hope that things will improve and Delhi will get back to experiencing clean air. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi chokes as AQI soars to 423, IMD issues orange alert amid dense fog conditions

India's capital city Delhi has recorded a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius as of 6:15 am on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for fog in the Delhi-NCR region for Thursday and Friday and has issued a yellow alert for Saturday.



Delhi's Air Quality Remains 'Severe'

India's capital city Delhi has recorded a temperature of 7 degrees Celsius as of 6:15 am on Thursday. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for fog in the Delhi-NCR region for Thursday and Friday and has issued a yellow alert for Saturday.

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<p>Umar Khalid, a former student leader of JNU, has been granted interim bail by a Delhi court to attend his cousin's wedding functions. The Karkardooma court approved the bail for a period of seven days for this purpose.</p></p>
<p>Khalid is currently in judicial custody in connection with a larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North East Delhi violence. The court granted interim bail to him from December 28 to January 3.</p>
<p>The Delhi High Court is presently reviewing the regular bail applications of former JNU student Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in a UAPA case concerning the alleged larger conspiracy behind the communal riots in Delhi in February 2020.</p>
<p>The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Khalid on September 14, 2020, under the UAPA for his alleged involvement in the case.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/four-fake-delhi-police-officers-raid-fake-call-centre-get-arrested-784976">Four fake Delhi police officers raid ‘fake call centre’, get arrested</a></strong></p>
<p>Earlier, while rejecting his bail plea, the trial court stated: "The High Court analysed the case against the applicant and concluded that the allegations against the applicant are prima facie true, and that the embargo created by Section 43D(5) of UAPA squarely applies against the applicant. Hence, the applicant does not deserve bail. It is clear that the Hon'ble High Court has meticulously considered the applicant's role and declined the relief sought by him," the special judge observed in the order passed on May 28, 2024.</p>
<p>The court further noted that since the High Court had already dismissed the applicant's criminal appeal on October 18, 2022, and the applicant subsequently withdrew his petition before the Supreme Court, the order of this court dated March 24, 2022, has attained finality. Therefore, the court cannot reassess the facts of the case or grant the relief requested by the applicant.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/arvind-kejriwal-announces-free-treatment-for-senior-citizens-at-all-delhi-hospitals-under-sanjivani-yojna-784982">Arvind Kejriwal launches ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ for free treatment of senior citizens at all Delhi hospitals</a></strong></p>
<p>The trial court was addressing the second regular bail application filed on behalf of Umar Khalid, who is accused in the UAPA case related to the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid, arrested in September 2020, has been in custody since then. He sought regular bail under Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, read with Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.</p>
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The Delhi High Court is presently reviewing the regular bail applications of former JNU student Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in a UAPA case concerning the alleged larger conspiracy behind the communal riots in Delhi in February 2020



New Delhi, India Umar Khalid, a former student leader of JNU, has been granted interim bail by a Delhi court to attend his cousin's wedding functions. The Karkardooma court approved the bail for a period of seven days for this purpose. Khalid is currently in judicial custody in connection with a larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North East Delhi violence. The court granted interim bail to him from December 28 to January 3. The Delhi High Court is presently reviewing the regular bail applications of former JNU student Umar Khalid and activist Sharjeel Imam in a UAPA case concerning the alleged larger conspiracy behind the communal riots in Delhi in February 2020. The Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Khalid on September 14, 2020, under the UAPA for his alleged involvement in the case. Also read | Four fake Delhi police officers raid ‘fake call centre’, get arrested Earlier, while rejecting his bail plea, the trial court stated: "The High Court analysed the case against the applicant and concluded that the allegations against the applicant are prima facie true, and that the embargo created by Section 43D(5) of UAPA squarely applies against the applicant. Hence, the applicant does not deserve bail. It is clear that the Hon'ble High Court has meticulously considered the applicant's role and declined the relief sought by him," the special judge observed in the order passed on May 28, 2024. The court further noted that since the High Court had already dismissed the applicant's criminal appeal on October 18, 2022, and the applicant subsequently withdrew his petition before the Supreme Court, the order of this court dated March 24, 2022, has attained finality. Therefore, the court cannot reassess the facts of the case or grant the relief requested by the applicant. Also read | Arvind Kejriwal launches ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ for free treatment of senior citizens at all Delhi hospitals The trial court was addressing the second regular bail application filed on behalf of Umar Khalid, who is accused in the UAPA case related to the larger conspiracy behind the 2020 Delhi riots. Khalid, arrested in September 2020, has been in custody since then. He sought regular bail under Section 437 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, read with Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhi court grants interim bail to Umar Khalid in 2020 riots case

<p><span class="region">New Delhi, India</span>
<p>Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February next year, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday (Dec 18) that all people above 60 years of age will receive free treatment at all government and private hospitals as a part of ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ if AAP retains power in the national capital. </p></p>
<p>The former chief minister said that the registration process for the scheme will begin in the next two to three days during an event at the party headquarters. He also said that people don’t have to go anywhere to get registered for the scheme, as AAP workers will go door to door to register eligible people.</p>
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<p>Kejriwal also said that there will be no upper limit on the cost of the treatment for the elderly registered under this scheme. The scheme will be implemented by the AAP government after the elections.</p>
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<p>? 60 साल और उससे ज़्यादा उम्र के बुजुर्गों के मुफ़्त इलाज के लिए हम संजीवनी योजना ला रहे हैं</p>
<p>? इसके अंतर्गत दिल्ली के सभी सरकारी और प्राइवेट अस्पतालों में बुजुर्गों का इलाज मुफ़्त में किया जाएगा… <a href="https://t.co/iNhHvKNtlW">pic.twitter.com/iNhHvKNtlW</a></p>
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<p>Last week, the Delhi High Court questioned the AAP government as to why the centrally sponsored Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) had not been implemented in Delhi, while it has already been implemented in the rest of the states and union territories.</p>
<p>The Ayushman Bharat scheme offers healthcare benefits to individuals with a coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh to protect them from the high cost of treatment in secondary and tertiary hospitals. The scheme covers both public and private hospitals that are empanelled.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/one-nation-one-election-bills-introduced-in-lok-sabha-269-mps-vote-in-favour-198-oppose-784662">One Nation, One Election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; 269 MPs vote in favour, 198 oppose</a></strong></p>
<p>However, Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the scheme was not sufficient when compared to the AAP government’s free healthcare model for the poor, as it required the underprivileged to pay for treatments that exceeded the limit of Rs 5 lakh.</p>
<p>Bhardwaj also suggested that the central scheme was not meeting the needs of the underprivileged and claimed that half of the patients from BJP-ruled states were being treated in Delhi’s government hospitals.</p>
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Arvind Kejriwal also said that there will be no upper limit on the cost of treatment for the elderly registered under this scheme. The scheme will be implemented by the AAP government after the elections



New Delhi, India Ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February next year, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday (Dec 18) that all people above 60 years of age will receive free treatment at all government and private hospitals as a part of ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ if AAP retains power in the national capital. The former chief minister said that the registration process for the scheme will begin in the next two to three days during an event at the party headquarters. He also said that people don’t have to go anywhere to get registered for the scheme, as AAP workers will go door to door to register eligible people. Also read | India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab, travellers may face inconvenience Kejriwal also said that there will be no upper limit on the cost of the treatment for the elderly registered under this scheme. The scheme will be implemented by the AAP government after the elections. दिल्ली के बुजुर्गों आप चिंता मत करना, आपका बेटा केजरीवाल अभी जिंदा है? ? 60 साल और उससे ज़्यादा उम्र के बुजुर्गों के मुफ़्त इलाज के लिए हम संजीवनी योजना ला रहे हैं ? इसके अंतर्गत दिल्ली के सभी सरकारी और प्राइवेट अस्पतालों में बुजुर्गों का इलाज मुफ़्त में किया जाएगा… pic.twitter.com/iNhHvKNtlW — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) December 18, 2024 × Last week, the Delhi High Court questioned the AAP government as to why the centrally sponsored Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) had not been implemented in Delhi, while it has already been implemented in the rest of the states and union territories. The Ayushman Bharat scheme offers healthcare benefits to individuals with a coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh to protect them from the high cost of treatment in secondary and tertiary hospitals. The scheme covers both public and private hospitals that are empanelled. Also read | One Nation, One Election bills introduced in Lok Sabha; 269 MPs vote in favour, 198 oppose However, Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj said that the scheme was not sufficient when compared to the AAP government’s free healthcare model for the poor, as it required the underprivileged to pay for treatments that exceeded the limit of Rs 5 lakh. Bhardwaj also suggested that the central scheme was not meeting the needs of the underprivileged and claimed that half of the patients from BJP-ruled states were being treated in Delhi’s government hospitals. (With inputs from agencies)

Arvind Kejriwal launches ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ for free treatment of senior citizens at all Delhi hospitals

Traveling to Kashmir for your holidays has just got a lot easier. The highly anticipated Vande Bharat train service from Srinagar to New Delhi is all set to be inaugurated from the 26th of January next year. This is the first time in the history of Independent India that the Kashmir Valley is going to be connected to the rest of India via a direct rail link. Watch this report to know more!

Delhi To Srinagar: Vande Train Service To Be Inaugurated On January 26

Traveling to Kashmir for your holidays has just got a lot easier. The highly anticipated V Bharat train service from Srinagar to New Delhi is all set to be inaugurated from the 26th of January next year. This is the first time in the history of Independent India that the Kashmir Valley is going to be connected to the rest of India via a direct rail link. Watch this report to know more!

India: Delhi To Srinagar Vande Bharat Train Service To Be Inaugurated On Jan 26

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<p>A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16). </p>
<p>The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. </p>
<p>The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered. </p>
<p>The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians. </p>
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<p>The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were rushed to hospital and were in critical condition.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-minor-in-speeding-suv-runs-over-man-in-mumbais-goregaon-754518"><strong>Also read: India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon</strong></a></p>
<p>The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car. </p>
<p>Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said. </p>
<p><strong>Watch | Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused</strong></p>
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<p>Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now. </p>
<p>Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving. </p>
<p>The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car. </p>
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The driver was a 17-year-old boy, who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. 



New Delhi, India Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16). The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered. The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians. India: Several injured as a driver loses control and crashes into pedestrians in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi.#India #Delhi #AdarshNagar #Accident #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/CcBuLEtCa2 — Ali Shunnaq ?️ ★彡 ??? 彡★ (@schunnaq) December 17, 2024 × WION cannot verify the authenticity of the video The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were rushed to hospital and were in critical condition. Also read: India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car. Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said. Watch | Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused × Similar incidents Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now. Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving. The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car. (With inputs from agencies)

Video: 17-year-old rams car into pedestrians in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar, four injured

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The air quality in Delhi-NCR has worsened to 'severe' levels once again, prompting the imposition of GRAP-4 restrictions. These measures aim to curb pollution and improve air quality in the region, which has been struggling with smog and harmful air.

GRAP-4 Restrictions Enforced in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Hits ‘Severe’ Levels Again

The air quality in Delhi-NCR has worsened to 'severe' levels once again, prompting the imposition of GRAP-4 restrictions. These measures aim to curb pollution and improve air quality in the region, which has been struggling with smog and harmful air.



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<p>A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)&nbsp;has been registered.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were&nbsp;rushed to hospital and were in critical condition.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-minor-in-speeding-suv-runs-over-man-in-mumbais-goregaon-754518"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon</strong></a></p>

<p>The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused</strong></p>

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<p>Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one&nbsp;was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car.&nbsp;</p>

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Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16).

Trigger warning: Some readers may find details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. A teenager rammed his car into pedestrians, injuring four people, including a 55-year-old man and his seven-year-old grandson, in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar on Monday (Dec 16). The driver was a 17-year-old boy who was later apprehended. Moreover, legal action has been taken against the owner of the vehicle. The police said that a case under sections 281 (rash driving) and 125A (causing hurt by an act endangering the life of personal safety) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered. The car driven by the teenager rammed into half a dozen pedestrians. India: Several injured as a driver loses control and crashes into pedestrians in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi.#India #Delhi #AdarshNagar #Accident #BREAKING pic.twitter.com/CcBuLEtCa2 — Ali Shunnaq 🖊️ ★彡 𝒜𝓁𝒾 彡★ (@schunnaq) December 17, 2024 × WION cannot verify the authenticity of the video The 55-year-old has been identified as Rajesh and his grandson Mannat. Both of them were rushed to hospital and were in critical condition. Also read: India: Minor in speeding SUV runs over man in Mumbai's Goregaon The incident was caught on CCTV, which then went viral on social media. According to the video, a white Hyundai Santro car rammed into people standing on a roadside. Rajesh was seen carrying his grandson in his lap when he was hit by the car. Four more people received minor injuries and required first aid, the police said. Watch | Pune Porsche case: Bombay HC releases Pune Porsche crash minor accused × Similar incidents Incidents like these involving minor drivers ramming vehicles into people on the roads have been happening for a long time now. Earlier this month, a 19-year-old driving a Porsche rammed the speeding vehicle into motorcycles parked along the footpath in Mumbai's Bandra area. Although no one was injured in the incident, the police booked the teenager Dhruv Gupta for rash and negligent driving. The accident was captured on a CCTV camera, and according to the footage, five people, including a woman, were sitting in the car. (With inputs from agencies)

GRAP-4 restrictions have been enforced in Delhi and Noida as air pollution levels reach 'severe' categories. The move aims to control the harmful effects of the hazardous air quality in the region.

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<p>The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Dec 15) announced its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, aiming for his fourth term in a row. Chief Minister Atishi has been fielded from Kalkaji, while former health minister Satyendar Jain will contest from Shakur Basti.</p></p>
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<p dir="ltr">Environment minister Gopal Rai will defend his seat in Babarpur, while health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is set to represent Greater Kailash. Among other candidates, Amanatullah Khan has been named for Okhla, Durgesh Pathak for Rajinder Nagar, Sanjeev Jha for Burari, and Ajesh Yadav for Badli.</p>
<p dir="ltr">This announcement comes as AAP looks to maintain its stronghold in Delhi, where it won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 assembly elections.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Kejriwal: 'BJP has no vision, only ‘Remove Kejriwal’ mission'</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">While releasing the list, Kejriwal criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its lack of a chief ministerial candidate. "BJP has no CM face, no team, no planning, and no vision for Delhi. Their only mission is ‘Remove Kejriwal’," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).</p>
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<p>The BJP is expected to nominate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, for the New Delhi seat. Meanwhile, Congress has chosen Sandeep Dikshit, son of Sheila Dikshit, Delhi’s longest-serving chief minister, as its candidate for the same constituency.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kejriwal-rules-out-possibility-of-alliance-with-congress-aap-will-fight-delhi-polls-on-its-own-strength-783203">Kejriwal rules out possibility of alliance with Congress; 'AAP will fight Delhi polls on its own strength'</a></strong></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>No alliance with Congress</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Kejriwal confirmed that AAP will contest the elections independently, dismissing any alliance with Congress despite both being part of the INDIA bloc. "Aam Aadmi Party will fight this election on its strength in Delhi," he stated.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Women-centric initiatives announced before polls</strong></h2>
<p dir="ltr">Kejriwal recently announced two major schemes to support women. The Delhi cabinet approved a plan to give ₹1,000 per month to every woman in the city but admitted this amount may not be enough due to rising prices.</p>
<p dir="ltr">"Some women said ₹1,000 is not enough because of inflation. So, from tomorrow, registration will start for ₹2,100 per month. This increased amount will help women meet their financial needs better," Kejriwal said.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch: India General Elections 2024: How Delhi influences India's politics?</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr">AAP, which won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, is determined to maintain its dominance. With key leaders like Kejriwal, Atishi, and Satyendar Jain at the forefront, the party is prepared to tackle challenges from the BJP and Congress in the upcoming elections.</p>
<p dir="ltr">As the campaign gains momentum, AAP is highlighting its welfare-focused agenda while striving to defend its position in Delhi.</p>
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Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi constituency for the fourth consecutive term, while Atishi will run from Kalkaji and Satyendar Jain from Shakur Basti.



New Delhi, India The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Dec 15) announced its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, aiming for his fourth term in a row. Chief Minister Atishi has been fielded from Kalkaji, while former health minister Satyendar Jain will contest from Shakur Basti. Environment minister Gopal Rai will defend his seat in Babarpur, while health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is set to represent Greater Kailash. Among other candidates, Amanatullah Khan has been named for Okhla, Durgesh Pathak for Rajinder Nagar, Sanjeev Jha for Burari, and Ajesh Yadav for Badli. This announcement comes as AAP looks to maintain its stronghold in Delhi, where it won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 assembly elections. Kejriwal: 'BJP has no vision, only ‘Remove Kejriwal’ mission' While releasing the list, Kejriwal criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its lack of a chief ministerial candidate. "BJP has no CM face, no team, no planning, and no vision for Delhi. Their only mission is ‘Remove Kejriwal’," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Check out the full list here: Here is our fourth and final list for upcoming Delhi Elections ‼️ Congratulations to all the candidates ? फिर लायेंगे केजरीवाल ?? pic.twitter.com/YVgypI9mR9 — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) December 15, 2024 × The BJP is expected to nominate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, for the New Delhi seat. Meanwhile, Congress has chosen Sandeep Dikshit, son of Sheila Dikshit, Delhi’s longest-serving chief minister, as its candidate for the same constituency. Also Read: Kejriwal rules out possibility of alliance with Congress; 'AAP will fight Delhi polls on its own strength' No alliance with Congress Kejriwal confirmed that AAP will contest the elections independently, dismissing any alliance with Congress despite both being part of the INDIA bloc. "Aam Aadmi Party will fight this election on its strength in Delhi," he stated. Women-centric initiatives announced before polls Kejriwal recently announced two major schemes to support women. The Delhi cabinet approved a plan to give ₹1,000 per month to every woman in the city but admitted this amount may not be enough due to rising prices. "Some women said ₹1,000 is not enough because of inflation. So, from tomorrow, registration will start for ₹2,100 per month. This increased amount will help women meet their financial needs better," Kejriwal said. Watch: India General Elections 2024: How Delhi influences India's politics? AAP aims to retain stronghold AAP, which won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, is determined to maintain its dominance. With key leaders like Kejriwal, Atishi, and Satyendar Jain at the forefront, the party is prepared to tackle challenges from the BJP and Congress in the upcoming elections. As the campaign gains momentum, AAP is highlighting its welfare-focused agenda while striving to defend its position in Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi polls: AAP announces final list of candidates, Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi seat

<p>The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Dec 15) announced its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, aiming for his fourth term in a row. Chief Minister Atishi has been fielded from Kalkaji, while former health minister Satyendar Jain will contest from Shakur Basti.</p>

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<p dir="ltr">Environment minister Gopal Rai will defend his seat in Babarpur, while health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is set to represent Greater Kailash. Among other candidates, Amanatullah Khan has been named for Okhla, Durgesh Pathak for Rajinder Nagar, Sanjeev Jha for Burari, and Ajesh Yadav for Badli.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This announcement comes as AAP looks to maintain its stronghold in Delhi, where it won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 assembly elections.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Kejriwal: 'BJP has no vision, only ‘Remove Kejriwal’ mission'</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">While releasing the list, Kejriwal criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its lack of a chief ministerial candidate. "BJP has no CM face, no team, no planning, and no vision for Delhi. Their only mission is ‘Remove Kejriwal’," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter).</p>

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<p>The BJP is expected to nominate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, for the New Delhi seat. Meanwhile, Congress has chosen Sandeep Dikshit, son of Sheila Dikshit, Delhi’s longest-serving chief minister, as its candidate for the same constituency.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kejriwal-rules-out-possibility-of-alliance-with-congress-aap-will-fight-delhi-polls-on-its-own-strength-783203">Kejriwal rules out possibility of alliance with Congress; 'AAP will fight Delhi polls on its own strength'</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr">Kejriwal confirmed that AAP will contest the elections independently, dismissing any alliance with Congress despite both being part of the INDIA bloc. "Aam Aadmi Party will fight this election on its strength in Delhi," he stated.</p>

<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>Women-centric initiatives announced before polls</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">Kejriwal recently announced two major schemes to support women. The Delhi cabinet approved a plan to give ₹1,000 per month to every woman in the city but admitted this amount may not be enough due to rising prices.</p>

<p dir="ltr">"Some women said ₹1,000 is not enough because of inflation. So, from tomorrow, registration will start for ₹2,100 per month. This increased amount will help women meet their financial needs better," Kejriwal said.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India General Elections 2024: How Delhi influences India's politics?</strong></p>

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<h2 dir="ltr"><strong>AAP aims to retain stronghold</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr">AAP, which won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, is determined to maintain its dominance. With key leaders like Kejriwal, Atishi, and Satyendar Jain at the forefront, the party is prepared to tackle challenges from the BJP and Congress in the upcoming elections.</p>

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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Dec 15) announced its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, aiming for his fourth term in a row.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday (Dec 15) announced its final list of 38 candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. Former chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will contest from the New Delhi seat, aiming for his fourth term in a row. Chief Minister Atishi has been fielded from Kalkaji, while former health minister Satyendar Jain will contest from Shakur Basti. Environment minister Gopal Rai will defend his seat in Babarpur, while health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj is set to represent Greater Kailash. Among other candidates, Amanatullah Khan has been named for Okhla, Durgesh Pathak for Rajinder Nagar, Sanjeev Jha for Burari, and Ajesh Yadav for Badli. This announcement comes as AAP looks to maintain its stronghold in Delhi, where it won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 assembly elections. Kejriwal: 'BJP has no vision, only ‘Remove Kejriwal’ mission' While releasing the list, Kejriwal criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its lack of a chief ministerial candidate. "BJP has no CM face, no team, no planning, and no vision for Delhi. Their only mission is ‘Remove Kejriwal’," he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Check out the full list here: Here is our fourth and final list for upcoming Delhi Elections ‼️ Congratulations to all the candidates 🎉 फिर लायेंगे केजरीवाल 🔥💯 pic.twitter.com/YVgypI9mR9 — AAP (@AamAadmiParty) December 15, 2024 × The BJP is expected to nominate Parvesh Verma, son of former Delhi Chief Minister Sahib Singh Verma, for the New Delhi seat. Meanwhile, Congress has chosen Sandeep Dikshit, son of Sheila Dikshit, Delhi’s longest-serving chief minister, as its candidate for the same constituency. Also Read: Kejriwal rules out possibility of alliance with Congress; 'AAP will fight Delhi polls on its own strength' No alliance with Congress Kejriwal confirmed that AAP will contest the elections independently, dismissing any alliance with Congress despite both being part of the INDIA bloc. "Aam Aadmi Party will fight this election on its strength in Delhi," he stated. Women-centric initiatives announced before polls Kejriwal recently announced two major schemes to support women. The Delhi cabinet approved a plan to give ₹1,000 per month to every woman in the city but admitted this amount may not be enough due to rising prices. "Some women said ₹1,000 is not enough because of inflation. So, from tomorrow, registration will start for ₹2,100 per month. This increased amount will help women meet their financial needs better," Kejriwal said. Watch: India General Elections 2024: How Delhi influences India's politics? AAP aims to retain stronghold AAP, which won 62 of the 70 seats in the 2020 Delhi Assembly elections, is determined to maintain its dominance. With key leaders like Kejriwal, Atishi, and Satyendar Jain at the forefront, the party is prepared to tackle challenges from the BJP and Congress in the upcoming elections. As the campaign gains momentum, AAP is highlighting its welfare-focused agenda while striving to defend its position in Delhi. (With inputs from agencies)

<p>At least six schools in Delhi received bomb threat e-mails Friday morning (Dec 13), prompting authorities to swiftly launch search operations on the premises. The schools that received the threats are: Bhatnagar Public School, Paschim Vihar; Cambridge School, Sriniwaspuri; DPS, East of Kailash; South Delhi Public School, Defence Colony; Delhi Police Public School, Safdarjung Enclave; and Venkatesh Public School, Rohini.</p>

<p>This is the second such development within a week, as nearly 40 Delhi schools had received similar threat emails on December 9, causing panic among parents, school authorities as well as administration officials.</p>

<p>News agency PTI had quoted a fire department official as saying that they first received a call from Bhatnagar International School in Paschim Vihar at 4:21 am IST, from Cambridge School in Shri Niwas Puri at 6:23 am and from DPS Amar Colony in East of Kailash at 6:35 am.</p>

<p>The official added that teams from fire department, police and bomb squad had been rushed to the schools and were conducting checks. Officials reported that no suspicious items had been found at any of the schools following thorough inspections.</p>

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<p>Delhi Police statement in a statement said, “We are following the usual SOP of undertaking detailed checks wherever such mails are received.”</p>

<p>The threat email read as follows, "A secret dark web group is involved in this activity and many red rooms also. The bombs are powerful enough to destroy the buildings and harm people. And, from today till the 14th of December, means tomorrow, in both of the days, there is an expected parent-teacher meeting to happen and, through our dark sources, it is also confirmed that one of the schools involved in all the emails is currently conducting marching for their sports day, in which students gather in a collective field, making a huge crowd, which is a clear advantage, while the building will be left alone with only a few staffs and no one to look around…”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Airlines receive nearly 1000 hoax bomb threats this year till Nov 13</strong></p>

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<p>Several schools, hospitals and airlines have received similar bomb threats in India over the past year but all of them eventually turned out to be hoaxes.</p>

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At least six schools in Delhi received bomb threat e-mails Friday morning (Dec 13), prompting authorities to swiftly launch search operations on the premises. The schools that received the threats are: Bhatnagar Public School, Paschim Vihar; Cambridge School, Sriniwaspuri; DPS, East of Kailash; South Delhi Public School, Defence Colony; Delhi Police Public School, Safdarjung Enclave; and Venkatesh Public School, Rohini.

At least six schools in Delhi received bomb threat e-mails Friday morning (Dec 13), prompting authorities to swiftly launch search operations on the premises. The schools that received the threats are: Bhatnagar Public School, Paschim Vihar; Cambridge School, Sriniwaspuri; DPS, East of Kailash; South Delhi Public School, Defence Colony; Delhi Police Public School, Safdarjung Enclave; and Venkatesh Public School, Rohini. This is the second such development within a week, as nearly 40 Delhi schools had received similar threat emails on December 9, causing panic among parents, school authorities as well as administration officials. News agency PTI had quoted a fire department official as saying that they first received a call from Bhatnagar International School in Paschim Vihar at 4:21 am IST, from Cambridge School in Shri Niwas Puri at 6:23 am and from DPS Amar Colony in East of Kailash at 6:35 am. The official added that teams from fire department, police and bomb squad had been rushed to the schools and were conducting checks. Officials reported that no suspicious items had been found at any of the schools following thorough inspections. Also read: Airlines receive nearly 1000 hoax bomb threats this year till Nov 13 Delhi Police statement in a statement said, “We are following the usual SOP of undertaking detailed checks wherever such mails are received.” The threat email read as follows, "A secret dark web group is involved in this activity and many red rooms also. The bombs are powerful enough to destroy the buildings and harm people. And, from today till the 14th of December, means tomorrow, in both of the days, there is an expected parent-teacher meeting to happen and, through our dark sources, it is also confirmed that one of the schools involved in all the emails is currently conducting marching for their sports day, in which students gather in a collective field, making a huge crowd, which is a clear advantage, while the building will be left alone with only a few staffs and no one to look around…” Watch: Airlines receive nearly 1000 hoax bomb threats this year till Nov 13 × Several schools, hospitals and airlines have received similar bomb threats in India over the past year but all of them eventually turned out to be hoaxes. (With inputs from agencies)

Six Delhi schools receive fresh bomb threats, second time in a week

According to the latest Lancet study, No one in India lives in areas where the pollution levels are below the recommended level by the World Health Organization. Further, the high levels of pm 2.5 have been associated with 1.5 million deaths a year.

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Delhi and several North Indian states are currently experiencing a cold wave. Delhi recorded its lowest temperature of the winter, with the minimum dipping to 4.5°C. Cold wave conditions were observed at isolated places in the national capital, where the mercury dropped to 3.8°C and 3.2°C. This marks the second consecutive day that Delhi’s temperatures have fallen below 5°C. The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted that the city's minimum temperature could drop to 4°C on Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Delhi Records Season's Coldest Morning

Delhi Records Season's Coldest Morning, Temperature Dips To 4.5°C

According to Delhi Police, schools received threatening emails around 11:30 PM on Sunday. In response to the alerts, school administrations decided to send students back home as a precautionary measure.

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<p>As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility.</p>

<p>According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 231 as of 8.00 am on Monday morning.</p>

<p>The AQI for Alipur was recorded as 239, Anandpur 276, Ashok Vihar 254, Bawana 280, Burari Crossing 220, CRRI Mathura Road 152, DTU 196, Dwarka Sector 8 291, ITO 242, Lodhi Road 154, Mundka 315, Narela 249, North Campus 209, Pusa 170, Vivek Vihar 230.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the homeless and those facing financial hardships took refuge in night shelter homes set up by the Delhi government amid the inclement weather conditions.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhis-very-poor-air-chokes-economy-deals-300mn-blow-to-local-businesses-780483">Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air chokes economy, deals $300mn blow to local businesses</a></p>

<p>Night shelters have been set up in several areas of the national capital including AIIMS, Lodhi Road and Nizamuddin flyover.</p>

<p>Visuals from a shelter home in Lodhi Road showed people residing inside the structures.</p>

<p>Arpita, a guard at the shelter home spoke to ANI and said, "I am a guard here. This place can provide shelter to 16-17 people. Right now, there are 14-15 people. There are beds here. This shelter is only for the women. We provide food two times a day. We have hot water, blankets and other amenities."</p>

<p>"A doctor comes to visit the shelter home twice a week. If anyone is suffering with any kind of an issue, they prescribe medicines. For the safety, there are guards and caretakers," she said.</p>

<p>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of moderate to dense fog in the morning and shallow fog or smog during the evening and night hours.</p>

<p>Parts of Delhi, including Kota House, Akbar Road, and Pandara Park, recorded light rains on Sunday evening.</p>

<p>The IMD has predicted a cold wave in West Rajasthan from December 9 to December 14, while Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh will start experiencing similar conditions from December 11.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India: Delhi Schools To Resume Physical Classes As SC Eases Anti-Pollution Measures</strong></p>

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<p>In Uttar Pradesh, people sat around the fire to warm themselves in Kanpur this winter morning as the minimum temperature dipped to 8°C as per the IMD.</p>

<p>The air quality in Agra city was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category this morning, as per CPCB.</p>

<p>Earlier, the Supreme Court allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to relax GRAP stage IV restrictions in Dehli-NCR to GRAP stage II in view of the betterment in the Air Quality Index (AQI).</p>

<p>Hours, after the Supreme Court permitted the relaxation of GRAP Stage IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR to GRAP Stage II, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), revoked Stages IV and III of GRAP in the region.</p>

<p>However, GRAP Stages II and I will continue to remain in force across the entire NCR.</p>

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As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility.

As the winter spell sets in for the season, the air quality in the national capital remains in the 'poor' category, with thin layer of smog covering parts of the metropolitan city and and limiting visibility. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 231 as of 8.00 am on Monday morning. The AQI for Alipur was recorded as 239, Anandpur 276, Ashok Vihar 254, Bawana 280, Burari Crossing 220, CRRI Mathura Road 152, DTU 196, Dwarka Sector 8 291, ITO 242, Lodhi Road 154, Mundka 315, Narela 249, North Campus 209, Pusa 170, Vivek Vihar 230. Meanwhile, the homeless and those facing financial hardships took refuge in night shelter homes set up by the Delhi government amid the inclement weather conditions. Also Read: Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air chokes economy, deals $300mn blow to local businesses Night shelters have been set up in several areas of the national capital including AIIMS, Lodhi Road and Nizamuddin flyover. Visuals from a shelter home in Lodhi Road showed people residing inside the structures. Arpita, a guard at the shelter home spoke to ANI and said, "I am a guard here. This place can provide shelter to 16-17 people. Right now, there are 14-15 people. There are beds here. This shelter is only for the women. We provide food two times a day. We have hot water, blankets and other amenities." "A doctor comes to visit the shelter home twice a week. If anyone is suffering with any kind of an issue, they prescribe medicines. For the safety, there are guards and caretakers," she said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert, warning of moderate to dense fog in the morning and shallow fog or smog during the evening and night hours. Parts of Delhi, including Kota House, Akbar Road, and Pandara Park, recorded light rains on Sunday evening. The IMD has predicted a cold wave in West Rajasthan from December 9 to December 14, while Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh, and West Uttar Pradesh will start experiencing similar conditions from December 11. Watch: India: Delhi Schools To Resume Physical Classes As SC Eases Anti-Pollution Measures In Uttar Pradesh, people sat around the fire to warm themselves in Kanpur this winter morning as the minimum temperature dipped to 8°C as per the IMD. The air quality in Agra city was recorded in the 'satisfactory' category this morning, as per CPCB. Earlier, the Supreme Court allowed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to relax GRAP stage IV restrictions in Dehli-NCR to GRAP stage II in view of the betterment in the Air Quality Index (AQI). Hours, after the Supreme Court permitted the relaxation of GRAP Stage IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR to GRAP Stage II, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), revoked Stages IV and III of GRAP in the region. However, GRAP Stages II and I will continue to remain in force across the entire NCR. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Delhi's air quality still 'poor' after rains, smog's thin layer obstructs visibility

India's capital, Delhi, is set to experience a sharp dip in temperatures, with the mercury expected to plummet to around 3°C from December 10th. This comes just a day after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the "poor" category at 276. Watch to know more!

Rain Lashes Delhi-NCR: IMD Predicts Cold Wave; Mercury Expected To Plummet Around 3°C

Several private schools in Delhi received bomb threats on Monday, prompting swift action by authorities. According to the Delhi police, threats were reported from more than 40 schools.

Several Delhi Schools Evacuated After Bomb Threat

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