Articles tagged with "New Delhi"
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India seeks UNSC seat amid scrutiny over rights, regional record
New Delhi has begun campaigning for a 2028-29 UN Security Council seat as supporters highlight its global role while critics cite documented human rights concerns, unresolved regional disputes and competing visions for reform of the UN's most powerful body.
6 DAYS AGO
India tightens security ahead of 'Cockroach Party' protest
A parody political movement mocking India's ruling BJP has gained millions of followers online; founder Abhijeet Dipke has returned from the United States to seek permission for a peaceful protest and demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
June 6, 2026
India's 'Cockroach Party' chief flies to New Delhi for protest
Founder Abhijeet Dipke is returning to India to seek permission for a peaceful protest, as his viral satirical Cockroach Janta Party gains massive online support and calls for the education minister's resignation.
June 5, 2026
Delhi fire tragedy exposes regulatory failures as illegal expansion allegations surface
Criticism of BJP Delhi government on social and traditional media for criticising the BJP government for flouting the building code by-laws, resulting in loss of 21 precious lives in a hotel fire.
June 4, 2026
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dust
A 2020 report by India's Comptroller and Auditor General found around 34% of surveyed licensed mines extended beyond their legal boundaries; a 2025 judicial committee found 2,339 square kilometers of mines in Rajasthan portion of Aravallis alone.
May 31, 2026
Putin offers India 'uninterrupted' oil in summit talks with Modi
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to continue "uninterrupted shipments" of fuel to India, as New Delhi faces heavy US pressure to stop buying oil from Moscow
December 5, 2025
Speculation follows deadly New Delhi blast as investigators probe cause
Indian media begins blame game after Red Fort blast, shifting narratives and naming suspects without confirmation as police say cause remains under investigation
November 10, 2025
