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With MCD deputy mayor candidate Aaley Iqbal, AAP’s Muslim voter outreach in Delhi

The selection of Iqbal, a councillor from Chandni Mahal ward, is being seen as a political message to the Muslim voters who shifted towards the Congress in the recent MCD elections.  

Our take on AAP MCD win, Udaipur G20 meet and protests against Vizhinjam project—in 50 words

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

Cleanliness, ‘non performance’ top issues for voters in high-stakes Delhi civic poll

This is the first municipal election in Delhi since the reunification of three municipal corporations earlier this year. The BJP has held on to power in the MCD for 15 years.

Where is India’s politics headed? Just wait for the result of 2022 Delhi civic body polls

AAP can win the 2022 MCD election even if the BJP manages to hold on to a large section of its 2017 vote share. Here's how.

As BJP, AAP bet on star power & big issues in MCD polls, Congress goes low-key with local focus

In absence of star campaigners, Congress candidates are relying on 'ward-specific manifestos' & Bharat Jodo Yatra to garner votes. Local election requires local leaders, they claim.

Sachin Pilot to Kanhaiya Kumar — in Delhi, Congress brings out big guns to reclaim lost MCD glory

Congress ruled MCD till 2007, but then started losing the polls. It was Sheila Dikshit-led Congress govt in Delhi which trifurcated MCD in 2012, to be reunified by Modi govt earlier this year.

Modi inaugurates flats for Delhi slum-dwellers as BJP works to wrest civic poll votes from AAP

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday inaugurated 3,024 flats for families falling under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) category in the capital, handing over...

Garbage-sewage politics at heart of Delhi MCD poll campaigns as AAP-BJP blamegame continues

In run-up to civic polls, Kejriwal’s visits Ghazipur landfill, criticises BJP over ‘garbage mountain’. BJP hits back citing Yamuna foam ahead of Chhath Puja & sewage issues.

The ‘rise’ of Delhi: How land policy changes ushered in new high-rise apartment culture

Private real estate developers like DLF, Unity, Parsvnath, Godrej, TARC and others are changing the skyline of what was traditionally a low-rise city.

‘Kejriwal, time to go’ — JP Nadda slams AAP over corruption charges, for ‘destroying’ Delhi

At a rally held in Delhi's Ramlila Ground, BJP National President Nadda also called Congress 'bhai-behen party' and assured party workers that BJP will win MCD polls.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.