Delhi News Updates: 10 rescued, 12-15 feared trapped as newly built building collapses in Burari

The Haryana government plans to sue AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over his allegation that the state is mixing "poison" into the Yamuna water. Additionally, the BJP intends to approach the Election Commission regarding the former Delhi CM's remarks, according to BJP sources.

The Haryana government plans to sue AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal over his allegation that the state is mixing "poison" into the Yamuna water. Additionally, the BJP intends to approach the Election Commission regarding the former Delhi CM's remarks, according to BJP sources.

Delhi News Live: Rescue efforts ongoing at Burari building collapse, 10 people rescued so far

DCP (North Delhi) Raja Banthia confirmed that a newly constructed four-storey building in Kaushik Enclave, Burari, collapsed on a 200-square-yard plot. Police and fire teams responded immediately upon receiving information that laborers were trapped inside. So far, 10 people have been rescued, and around 12-15 individuals are still feared trapped. The rescue operation is ongoing, with Police, Fire Services, DDMA, and NDRF teams at the scene.

A building collapsed in Kaushik Enclave, Burari, Delhi, at around 6:30 PM. The four-storey structure, recently built on a 200-square-yard plot, has left several people trapped. Emergency teams, including Police, Fire Services, DDMA, and NDRF, are at the scene. So far, 10 people have been rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, with the rescue operation still ongoing.

A wall collapsed during drain construction near Kisan Chowk in Ghaziabad, injuring two workers. Ghaziabad CFO Rahul Pal stated that the injured workers were rescued and taken to the hospital. After conducting a search operation, no other individuals were found under the debris.

"Tomorrow will be dedicated to the development of Odisha and the sporting talents of the country. At around 11 am in Bhubaneswar, I will participate in the investment-related 'Utkarsh Odisha-Make in Odisha Conclave'. At around 6 pm in the evening, I will have the privilege of inaugurating the 38th National Games in Dehradun." posts PM Modi.

Delhi News Live: Four-storey building collapsed in Burari

The woman who obtained the SIM card used by the accused in the Saif Ali Khan attack case has been identified as Khukumoi Sheikh from West Bengal. A Mumbai Police team that traveled to West Bengal recorded her statement. While the police currently have no suspicions about her direct involvement in the attack, if it is found that she assisted the accused by providing the SIM card unlawfully, the investigation may proceed in that direction. So far, the woman has only been questioned, and the Mumbai Police have neither detained nor arrested her.

CEO of Delhi Jal Board, Shilpa Shinde writes to the Chief Secretary, saying statements by AAP Convenor Arvind Kejriwal alleging that Haryana has released poison into raw water reaching Delhi through Yamuna are factually incorrect, without any basis and misleading. Such false statements lead to fear-mongering among Delhi residents and also adversely affect relations with upper riparian states. Asks CS to bring the matter to LG's attention as per ToBR, GNCTD.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing on January 26-27 for a meeting under the Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister mechanism between India and China. As per the agreement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during their October meeting in Kazan, the two sides reviewed India-China relations comprehensively and agreed to take people-centric steps to stabilize and rebuild their ties, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.

India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025. The relevant authorities will discuss the details and modalities for this, in line with existing agreements, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing on January 26-27 for a meeting under the Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister mechanism between India and China.

A call for a building collapse in Delhi's Burari area was received. Fire engines at the spot. Several people are feared trapped, says Delhi Fire Services

"Delighted to speak with my dear friend President Donald Trump. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security." tweets PM Modi

Delhi CM Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner, accusing BJP candidates of conducting registrations for a scheme that involves distributing cash to women, as well as promising land and housing rights. She claims these activities are in violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and urges the Election Commission to take immediate action. Atishi further warned that if no concrete steps are taken within 24 hours, the BJP’s actions would be seen as permissible under the law, and her party would then resume its own registrations for schemes like Mahila Samman Yojana and Sanjeevani Yojana.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with senior officials to review the preparations for the 38th National Games, which will begin tomorrow at Maharana Pratap Stadium in Dehradun. He also discussed arrangements for the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will inaugurate the games.

Karnataka High Court has stayed the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to CM Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and Minister Bharati Suresh in connection with the alleged MUDA scam case.

The ED had issued a notice to Siddaramaiah's wife Parvathi and minister Bharati Suresh to appear in the alleged MUDA scam-related hearing. Both had approached the High Court questioning the ED summons.

A single-member bench headed by High Court Justice Nagaprasanna, which heard the petition, has stayed the ED summons till the next hearing on February 10.

Speaking at a rally in Palam, Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP for announcing their intentions to end free electricity in Delhi. He says, "If free electricity is stopped, then you (people of Delhi) will get electricity bills of Rs 4,000-5,000. They have also announced that they will shut down all government schools in Delhi. They are in power in Rajasthan where they have already shut down 850 (government) schools. There are 1,000 (government) schools in Delhi, and they will shut all of them down."

The Supreme Court declined to hear petitions calling for criminal action against Udhayanidhi Stalin over his controversial remark about Sanatan Dharma made in September 2023. Multiple FIRs have already been registered against him in connection with the statement.

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh holds roadshow in Krishna Nagar Assembly constituency. "I am extremely glad to be here for the party, and I hope that (SK) Bagga ji and the party will register a huge winning in here. Bagga ji and his father have done a lot of work in here, and we are hopeful that the party will win", he said.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two masterminds linked to a digital arrest scam. One suspect was captured in Kolkata, while the other was detained in Delhi as he attempted to flee the country. Both individuals were involved in managing mule accounts, converting illicit money into cryptocurrency, and transferring the funds abroad.

Prime Minister Modi praised the youth of India at the NCC rally, emphasizing that the future of the world cannot be imagined without them, dubbing them a "force for global good." He also mentioned that the number of NCC cadets has grown significantly from 14 lakh in 2014 to 20 lakh today, with over eight lakh girl cadets

Prime Minister Narendra Modi felicitated NCC cadets at Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi during the NCC PM rally. During his address Modi praised NCC for encouraging youngsters in nation-building and instilling discipline. He also shared that the NCC has reached over 170 border talukas and 100 coastal talukas.

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bhubaneswar for the Utkarsh Odisha conclave, Odisha Police conducted a carcade rehearsal. DCP Pinak Mishra shared details about the upcoming 3-day ‘Make in Odisha’ event, which will feature numerous industrialists and dignitaries. PM Modi is set to inaugurate the conclave, and extensive security arrangements have been made, with over 400 officers deployed for crowd control, traffic management, and safety at the venue and airport.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the state has become the first to implement a system under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, as expected by the central government. He introduced mobile forensic vans that will carry forensic experts and collect evidence at incident sites, ensuring no tampering occurs. The vans are equipped with facilities to protect evidence and will be distributed to all police stations.

SC appoints ex-Punjab and Haryana HC judge Jaishree Thakur as independent observer for Chandigarh Mayoral polls on Jan 30

The Election Commission of India has received an official complaint from the Delhi and Punjab Chief Ministers regarding higher ammonia content in Haryana's water supply to Delhi, which has affected the local water supply. The Commission has ordered the Haryana government to submit a report on the matter by tomorrow at 12 noon.

PM Modi News Live: PM Modi attends NCC rally in Delhi

The Karnataka High Court has reserved its order regarding the request to transfer the investigation of the MUDA case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Until the court delivers its final order, the Lokayukta will continue to investigate the alleged irregularities in MUDA.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, speaking about the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code in Uttarakhand, expressed joy, highlighting that it marks a significant step in fulfilling the constitutional vision. Referring to Article 44 of the Indian Constitution, which mandates a Uniform Civil Code, he praised Uttarakhand for making this a reality. Dhankhar noted that this is a historic moment as the country enters the final quarter-century since the Constitution’s adoption, and he expressed confidence that other states will follow Uttarakhand’s lead.

In response to the Opposition's criticisms, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill process, saying it was conducted in a "democratic manner." She emphasized that the chairperson allowed everyone to speak and listen to each other’s views. Sarangi explained that the Opposition moved amendments to nearly all clauses, while NDA members proposed 24 amendments. Due to the difference in the number of members, many of the Opposition's amendments were not accepted. She assured that the revised bill would be circulated tomorrow, with another meeting scheduled for January 29 to discuss adoption.

Mallikarjun Kharge, speaking in Mhow, accused the BJP-RSS of hypocrisy, pointing out their contradictory stance of urging people to stop searching for Shivlings under mosques while simultaneously inciting such actions. He also criticized BJP leaders for competing to take a dip in the Ganga, stating that such symbolic acts won’t solve poverty, adding that he doesn’t wish to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, speaking in the Lok Sabha, criticized the privatisation of India's education and health sectors. He stated that the Indian education system, focused on certifications, misleads millions into believing that after paying hefty fees to billionaires, their children will secure jobs. Gandhi labeled this a “blatant lie,” pointing out that even graduates from top institutions like IITs and IIMs are struggling to find employment.

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj spoke about the 15 guarantees announced by AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the party's manifesto. He highlighted the new promises, including Rs 2100 for women, employment for youth, and free medical facilities for senior citizens at private hospitals. He added that there were also guarantees for auto drivers and priests. Bharadwaj explained that only three promises were repeated, as they remained unfulfilled from the last term.

Addressing the rally in Mhow, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the RSS of abusing Congress while having done nothing for India’s independence, saying, People of RSS who abuse Congress today did nothing for independence; they were with British. Kharge also labeled RSS-BJP as 'deshdrohi' and urged people to protect the Constitution to escape poverty and unemployment.

Speaking at the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally in Mhow, Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi stated that a battle of ideologies is ongoing in India. He says, “In India, there is a fight going on between ideologies. On one side, Congress believes in the Constitution, and on the other RSS and BJP are against the Constitution and want to destroy it…A few days ago, RSS leader Mohan Bhagwat said that India didn’t get independent in 1947. This is an attack on the Constitution.”

Today, they did everything that they had pre-decided. They did not allow us to speak anything. No rules and procedures have been followed... We wanted to discuss the amendments clause-by-clause but did not let us speak at all. The JPC chairperson Jagdambika Pal moved the amendments and then declared them without listening to our points... This is a bad day for democracy, said TMC MP and Waqf Board JPC member Kalyan Banerjee

27th January will be celebrated as Uniform Civil Code Day in the state to mark its implementation in Uttarakhand on this date, says CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has become the first person to register on the UCC (Uniform Civil Code) portal

Uttarakhand News Live: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says 'historic day' as UCC comes into force in the state

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• Employment guarantee
• Ration card scheme
• Sanjeevani health scheme
• Pujarai Granthi Yojana: Rs 18,000/month for priests
• Free power and water to tenants
• Fixed sewer lines in 15 days
• Clean water to households 24x7
• Doctor Ambedkar Scholarship scheme
• Scholarship to SC/ST students
• Free bus travel for students
• Mahila Samman Yojana: Rs 2,100/month for women

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and CM Atishi along with party leaders Sanjay Singh and Manish Sisodia on Monday launched the party's manifesto for Delhi elections. "AAP doesn't call it a manifesto but 'Kejriwal ki guarantee'. The word 'guarantee' was used first by Arvind Kejriwal," said AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj...Read More

On the vandalism of BR Ambedkar's statue in Amritsar on January 26, BJP MP Sambit Patra says, "Yesterday was the 76th anniversary of our Republic when India got its Constitution. Since morning we have seen how under the AAP govt in Punjab, Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar's statue was vandalised in Amritsar. There a man climbed on top of the statue and vandalized it. When this incident was unfolding, neither the Police nor the administration took any steps to stop it. Since this happened in front of a police station, it is a law and order issue. This is not the first time that Arvind Kejriwal and AAP have insulted Dalits...Arvind Kejriwal must go to Punjab and offer apologies before this statue. He should also resign from his post in the party. BJP challenges him to do this."

Party's candidate from Greater Kailash assembly seat Saurabh Bhardwaj says, "This government has always worked for the common people of Delhi. AAP's manifesto is always on basic needs of people - electricity, water, education, health, women empowerment, welfare of poor, services for the middle class. You can see the voice of people in the manifesto of AAP. Party's manifesto from 10 years ago was opposed by BJP for 10 years. Today, BJP says that their manifesto is the same as Arvind Kejriwal's. This is a huge victory. I think people know that AAP does what it says. So, people say that it is not 'Arvind Kejriwal ka manifesto' but 'Arvind Kejriwal ki guarantee.'

Uttarakhand is poised to make history as the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), starting Monday, just ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state...Read More

“It’s sad that this incident happened on the Republic Day. The authority presence is totally missing…It’s AAP government (in Punjab). Dalits, people of backward class, minorities feel unsafe under the governance of AAP,” says Delhi Congress President Devendra Yadav on man attempting to vandalise BR Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar. Police on Sunday arrested a man who allegedly attempted to damage a statue of BR Ambedkar at the Town Hall on Heritage Street that leads to the Golden Temple.

During the visit, EAM will meet the leadership of the UAE to review the close partnership between the two countries and explore avenues to further enhance the bilateral relationship. He will also deliver the keynote address at the inaugural session of Raisina Middle East to be held in Abu Dhabi.

Two parallel and crucial hearings are scheduled at a division bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Monday, on similar pleas filed by two different parties challenging the order by the special court in Kolkata last week sentencing civic volunteer Sanjay Roy, the sole convict in the rape and murder of a woman doctor of state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.

It was the warmest Republic Day for Delhi in eight years on Sunday, January 26, with the maximum temperature settling at 23.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which has forecast that mercury is expected to rise further in the city.