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TopicDelhi MCD election 2022

Topic: Delhi MCD election 2022

Mayoral polls stalled again as MCD house erupts into chaos. AAP asks, ‘Why so much force?’

All 250 councillors, including 10 nominated by Delhi L-G, were administered oath of office by presiding officer Tuesday.

AAP is a major problem for Congress but it is just a noisy nuisance for BJP

Congress will conserve its resources, choose its battles and put in a real effort only in those states where it thinks it has a chance of victory.

How Indian TV channels allege Putin has a ‘poisonous plan’ to ‘gas’ Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine would be appalled that their “secret’’ military strategies are being leaked to Hindi news channels.

‘Disillusioned with Kejriwal’, 7 wards in riot-hit northeast Delhi vote for Congress in MCD polls

Delhi CM's silence on release of Bilkis Bano’s rape convicts, anti-CAA protests, and muted & belated reaction to 2020 Delhi riots seems to have not gone down well with voters.

‘She’ll think for everyone’ — flowers & hope as Bobby Kinnar becomes Delhi’s 1st trans councillor

AAP's Bobby Kinnar, a well-known community leader who has worked with local groups for past 15 years & organised rations for poor during lockdown, was elected from Sultanpuri-A ward.

AAP bags majority in Delhi MCD polls with 134 seats, breaks BJP’s winning streak

BJP won in 104 wards of total 250, Congress in 9 and Independents in 3. Taking charge of Delhi Municipal Corporation will help AAP consolidate its hold over the capital.

Delhi MCD polls: Trends show AAP inching ahead of BJP, Congress distant 3rd

According to the trends available on the State Election Commission website at 10:45 am, the AAP was leading in 127 seats and the BJP in 106. The Congress was far behind at 11.

Counting of votes for Delhi MCD polls begin as AAP looks to end BJP’s 15-yr rule

The polls in the national capital, which were held on 4 December, saw a 50 per cent voter turnout. A total of 1,349 candidates are in the fray.

On Camera

There’s a method in Trump’s Pakistan romance. It’s all about Gulf security

Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, the man who flew Spitfires & ushered IAF into a modern era

ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.