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10:57 PM

Air pollution: Curbs imposed in Delhi-NCR under stage 3 of GRAP lifted

10:42 PM

Under-construction high-rise building in Mumbai collapses

A bamboo scaffolding of an under-construction high-rise building collapsed injuring five people in the Lower Parel area, earlier today. Injured admitted to a hospital, informed BMC.

 

10:39 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate 14th edition of Aero India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 14th edition of Aero India that would be held in Bengaluru from February 13-17, 2023, announced Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

 

10:23 PM

Mumbai logs seven COVID-19 cases; no fatality: PTI

Mumbai on Wednesday reported seven fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 11,54,958, the city civic body said. The number of COVID-19 fatalities remained unchanged at 19,744 with no fresh death due to the infection being recorded in the last 24 hours.

 

The city is now left with 49 active cases, as per the BMC bulletin, while the average doubling rate of COVID-19 cases increased to 1,26,926 days.

 

As many as 2,626 swab samples were tested in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of tests conducted in Mumbai to 1,85,80,221.

 

The count of recoveries reached 11,35,165 after eight patients recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, as per the bulletin.

 

Mumbai's overall growth rate of COVID-19 cases between November 30 to December 6 stood at 0.001 per cent and the recovery rate at 98.3 per cent.

9:58 PM

Assam Cabinet approved a bill to create a Safai Karamchari Commission

Assam Cabinet approved a bill to create a Safai Karamchari Commission and also renamed the Dergaon Police Academy as Lachit Barphukan Police Academy.
 

Decisions related to providing financial benefits to pregnant women, monitoring drug prices, protecting Safai Karmacharis’ rights, filling up vacancies in Forest Dept were also taken in the cabinet meeting.

9:51 PM

President Murmu meets parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe

Parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe led by Speaker of the Parliament, Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, today.

 

9:50 PM

Assam government approves 162 police stations construction project worth Rs 525 cr

Assam Police jawans who have lost their lives line of duty, one member each from their respective families will be given a govt job. Nearly 400 families will be benefitted from this. Rs 525 cr approved for construction of 162 new police stations announced Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

 

9:50 PM

Cyclonic storm to reach Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh coast by December 8 morning

Deep Depression over Southwest and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal moved west-northwestwards with a speed of 10 kmph during past 6 hours and lay centred at Southwest & adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal, about 610 km east-southeast of Karaikal and about 700 km southeast of Chennai.

It will intensify gradually into cyclonic storm and reach Southwest Bay of Bengal, north Tamil Nadu Puducherry and adjoining South Andhra Pradesh coast by December 8 morning.

9:49 PM

Health minister visits Ayushman Bharat kiosk at AIIMS

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits Ayushman Bharat kiosk at AIIMS, New Delhi and the patient biometric verification center.

 

9:48 PM

Bharat Jodo Yatra to reach Haryana on Dec 21

Haryana Congress constitutes 14 committees, assigns responsibilities of party leaders for Bharat Jodo Yatra which will enter state on Dec 21.

7:53 PM

Delhi MCD polls: Harbhajan Singh calls it a 'big victory'

"It is a big victory. This was a big task to achieve. I extend congratulations to all including Kejriwal ji," said former cricketer and AAP MP Harbhajan Singh on AAP's win in the Delhi MCD elections.

 

6:04 PM

Today we won MCD, tomorrow AAP will win Gujarat: Bhagwant Mann, Punjab CM

4:20 PM

CM Arvind Kejriwal addresses AAP supporters

"We all have to improve the condition of Delhi and I need cooperation of all, including the BJP and Congress. We need cooperation of all, especially the help and blessings of the Centre and the prime minister to do so," said Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi CM.

 

2:57 PM

A big responsibility to make Delhi cleaner and better: Sisodia after MCD win

"We thank the people of Delhi for giving the mandate to AAP. This is not just a win but a big responsibility to make Delhi cleaner and better," says Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia in address to party workers.

2:51 PM

Kejriwal, Sisodia. Punjab CM address AAP workers as party sweeps MCD polls

Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Dy CM Manish Sisodia and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann address the party workers as the party comfortably crosses the majority mark to win the MCD elections. 

AAP wins 132 seats; BJP at 104, counting still underway

2:29 PM

By defeating world's biggest, most negative party... : Sisodia congratulates Delhiites

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia congratulates Delhiites on MCD victory, says, "By defeating the world's biggest and most negative party, the people of Delhi have made a staunch honest and working Arvind Kejriwal win. For us, this is not just a victory, it is a big responsibility."
 

2:22 PM

AAP wins 133 seats, BJP bags 103; counting still underway

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) swept the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) election, with Arvind Kejriwal-led party bagging 133 seats, as of 2 pm. This is the first time in the last 15 years that the BJP will not control the MCD, however, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not far behind, and has won 103 seats.  The BJP has governed the civic body in Delhi since 2007.

 

2:06 PM

MCD polls: AAP crosses halfway mark but BJP not far behind

MCD elections: AAP crosses halfway mark, bags 129 seats, BJP not far behind at 101 seats. Congress wins 8 seats, other parties bag 3.
Counting still underway

1:06 PM

MCD 2022 elections: AAP wins 111 seats, BJP bags 92; Congress trails at 6

Delhi MCD 2022 elections: AAP wins 111 seats while BJP bags 92; Congress trailing at 6. Other parties bag two seats. Counting still underway

12:56 PM

Delhi MCD elections: AAP's vote share at 42.25, BJP's at 39.1%

Delhi MCD elections: AAP's vote share at 42.25, BJP's at 39.1% | See chart

12:07 PM

Delhi MCD 2022 elections: AAP wins 82 seats, BJP bags 62, Congress trailing at 4

Delhi MCD 2022 elections: AAP wins 82 seats, BJP bags 62, Congress trailing at 4

11:51 AM

AAP leads Delhi civic body polls with 74 wards, BJP bags 55 as counting still underway

As counting for MCD polls is still underway, the AAP is leading the Delhi civi polls with a 74 ward win, while the BJP has won 55 wards so far. 
Congress, the distant third in the contest, has managed to win four ward. 'Others' also bag one ward

11:44 AM

AAP wins 66 wards, while BJP bags 51 and Congress four as counting still underway.

AAP wins 66 wards, while BJP bags 51 and Congress four as counting still underway

 

 

11:32 AM

AAP wins 52 seats, BJP bags 44 as counting still underway

AAP is in lead after winning with 52 wards, while BJP is close with 44. Trailing far behind is Congress with four wards as counting still underway

 

11:31 AM

AAP wins 49 seats, BJP bags 41 as counting still underway

AAP is in lead after winning with 49 wards, while BJP is close with 41. Trailing far behind is Congress with four wards as counting still underway

 

 

11:20 AM

AAP wins 32 seats, BJP bags 32 as counting still underway

AAP wins 32 seats, BJP bags 32 and Congress four as counting still underway

11:10 AM

Delhi MCD Elections: AAP leading on 130 seats, wins 22; BJP wins 6 seats

Delhi MCD Elections: AAP leading on 130 seats out of which the party has won 22. BJP leading on 104 seats, has won 6 seats. Congress is leading on 8 seats, has won three seats. 

10:53 AM

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 13, AAP 10 wards

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 13, AAP 10 wards in the Delhi civic body poll.

Congress, the distant third in the contest, has also managed to win 1 ward. 'Others' also bag 1 ward

10:46 AM

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 12, AAP 8 wards in the Delhi civic body poll.

 

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 12, AAP 8 wards in the Delhi civic body poll.

Congress, the distant third in the contest, has also managed to win 1 ward. 'Others' also bag 1 ward

10:33 AM

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 7, AAP 4 wards in the Delhi civic body poll.

Delhi 2022 MCD Elections: BJP wins 7, AAP 4 wards in the Delhi civic body poll.
Others also bag 1 ward.