Prominent leaders, including President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, AAP’s Atishi and Arvind Kejriwal, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Congress leaders Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka Gandhi, cast their votes in the Delhi Assembly elections 2025, highlighting their support for key policies.
An explosion at a firecracker factory near Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu, injured seven workers on Wednesday. The blast damaged multiple sheds, triggering a massive fire. Firefighters battled the blaze for over an hour. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion.
Raghav Chadha of AAP alleged security personnel prevented relievers from entering polling booths in New Delhi, raising concerns over free and fair elections. AAP leaders also reported police interference and detention of a worker. Voting for Delhi's 70 assembly seats began, with results on February 8.
Pune: PMPML bus driver Balu Gaikwad made a car driver reverse after blocking a bus by driving on the wrong side at Bhekrai Nagar Depot. His swift action cleared the traffic obstruction and sent a strong message about responsible driving, earning praise from onlookers.
Odisha Vigilance raided seven locations linked to Santanu Mohapatra, seizing ₹1.5 crore in a disproportionate assets probe. Meanwhile, Odisha Police arrested eight inter-state criminals for a ₹3.51 crore robbery at a distillation centre in Kalahandi. Investigations into both cases are ongoing.
Delhi CM and AAP leader Atishi called the elections a battle between "good and evil," accusing BJP of hooliganism and Delhi Police of bias. She urged people to vote for AAP’s work. Polling for 70 Delhi seats began, with a low 8.10% turnout by 9 AM.
Akhilesh Yadav accused Ayodhya Police of checking voter ID cards in Milkipur by-polls, calling it a "democratic crime." Police denied the claim, stating they verified a booth agent’s ID. The BJP and SP are locked in a high-stakes battle for the SC-reserved constituency.
Rahul Gandhi criticized Delhi's governance, urging citizens to vote for Congress in the ongoing assembly elections. Voter turnout was 8.10% by 9 am. Key contests include New Delhi and Jangpura seats, with 699 candidates competing across the capital’s 70 assembly constituencies.
A woman techie from East Godavari was scammed of Rs 2.5 crore by Neenawath Devanayak, who used a fake blackmail threat involving nude photos. Devanayak manipulated her into paying large sums for various false promises. He was arrested, and investigations continue.
Delhi's assembly elections on February 5 are set for a fierce contest, with Arvind Kejriwal (AAP) aiming for a third term, while BJP and Congress push for key wins. Notable candidates include Kejriwal, Atishi, Manish Sisodia, Kailash Gahlot, and Sandeep Dixit. The results are on February 8.
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