New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra, on Friday, exhibited faith that the country would “get rid of Urban Naxals”, similar to the way the Central government announced to have almost wiped out Naxalism.Speaking to reporters during the Indraprastha Culture Festival, Mishra praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for carrying out operations against the Maoists.His response comes days after Union Home Minister Shah announced in the Lok Sabha that India…
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New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) A three-day Indraprastha Cultural Festival 2026, organised by the Delhi government, kicked off on Friday with Art and Culture Minister Kapil Mishra describing it as a platform to redefine the city’s civilizational identity. Addressing the inaugural session as the Chief Guest, Mishra described the festival as “a significant step towards cultural renaissance.”“The very selection of the name ‘Indraprastha’ is a cultural assertion in itself. It reflects an effor…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday criticised Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, saying the party has become only about “one individual” and that somebody “with a sense of truth” cannot stay with him.The reaction came a day after the AAP removed MP Raghav Chadha as its current Deputy Leader in Rajya Sabha and replaced him with another Punjab MP, Ashok Mittal. The party has also reportedly urged the Secretariat not to allot time to the incum…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) On the closing day of the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD), special screenings of the films “Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh” and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai were held at Bharat Mandapam, an official said on Tuesday. The films received an overwhelming response from the audience. A large number of Delhi residents, film enthusiasts, and members of the film fraternity attended the screenings, it said.Delhi Minister for Art, Culture, and Language…
New Delhi: March 30 (IANS) On the occasion of Rajasthan Day, Minister of Art, Culture & Languages, Tourism and Labour Kapil Mishra on Monday extended greetings to the people of the country and the state on behalf of the Delhi government. A cultural event was also held at the Delhi Secretariat, showcasing Rajasthan’s rich cultural heritage.The programme was organised by the Department of Art, Culture and Languages through Sahitya Kala Parishad, said an official statement.Mishra said …
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Saturday visited an exhibition at Bharat Mandapam under the International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) and experienced the journey of Indian cinema from its inception. Cinema enthusiasts, researchers, and artists explored the rich history of Indian and global cinema through the exhibition, said a statement.The Minister stated that the exhibition not only showcases the journey of Indian films but also highlights their global…
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) In a bid to shape the Budget 2026-27 around the needs and expectations of all sections of society, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday held a series of consultations at the Delhi Secretariat with gig workers, farmers, rural representatives and labour groups. “Public participation is the biggest strength of a developed Delhi,” said the Chief Minister as she held separate meetings with each group, where participants shared experiences and put forward thei…
New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) A Delhi court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking registration of an FIR against Delhi Law and Justice Minister Kapil Mishra in connection with the 2020 North-East Delhi riots. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (ACJM) Ashwani Panwar of the Rouse Avenue Court rejected the application filed by Yamuna Vihar resident Mohammad Ilyas, who had sought directions to the police to register an FIR against Mishra and others over alleged incidents in Kardam Puri on February 23, 2…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has questioned the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on its self-proclaimed badge of honesty, asking it to explain the reasons for the exit of its internal Lokpal Admiral L. Ramdas. Delhi BJP Spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said on Thursday that leaders of the AAP make baseless allegations against the BJP but they should first look within.Kapoor demanded an answer from AAP leaders Saurabh Bharadwaj and Anurag Dhanda on who betrayed AAP’s i…
New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday led the rituals at the groundbreaking ceremony for a permanent building of Kendriya Vidyalaya at Khajuri Khas in North-East Delhi, an official said. She also inaugurated the school’s temporary premises, enabling classes to commence without delay.Describing the occasion as historic for Karawal Nagar and the wider North-East Delhi region, the Chief Minister noted that the area had long faced a shortage of quality educational inst…