Sonal Mehrotra

On 4th Anniversary, PM Modi Explains What Provoked Opposition Unity

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Sunday May 27, 2018

On a day his government entered its fifth, and last year in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party appeared to launch the BJP's campaign for a second term at the centre with a coordinated takedown of the ant-BJP front that could come up before the 2019 general elections.

Are Achhe Din Here, Amit Shah Was Asked On 4 Years Of BJP Rule. His Reply

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Saturday May 26, 2018

The promise of "Achhe Din" was a top campaign point in BJP's campaign for the 2014 national election and was considered a big hit with voters. Once the BJP won the election, it has been mostly used by the opposition and BJP's critics to mock the government, asking if the Achhe Din promised four years ago have arrived.

'Amicable Solution Within 15 Days': Gurgaon Top Official Over Namaz Row

Gurgaon News | Written by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor | Thursday May 10, 2018

Following instances of disruption of namaz in Gurgaon allegedly by fringe Right-wing groups in the last few weeks, separate meetings were held between the district administration, the Right-wing and Muslim organisations to defuse tension arising out of opposition to offering Friday prayers in open spaces.

Why Speedy Probe And Fast-Track Trial For Child Rapes Seem A Far Cry

India News | Written by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor | Saturday May 5, 2018

Laws on child rapes may have been made stringent but activists have questioned whether it will have the desired impact, given that government data shows 90 per cent cases under the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) law that had a deadline of one year are pending.

Call For CBI Probe In Kathua Rape Case Justified, Says Bar Council Panel

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday April 26, 2018

The Jammu and Kashmir lawyers did not obstruct justice in the Kathua rape case and their demand for a CBI investigation into the matter is "justified" the Bar Council of India told the Supreme Court today. The Council said these were the conclusions of a probe team it sent to the state.

People To Be Paid For Long Power Cuts In Delhi, Rs 50 An Hour

Delhi News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday April 20, 2018

People in the national capital could start getting paid for long unscheduled power cuts starting this summer. The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi government on Thursday said the long-debated policy to compensate consumers had been finally cleared by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal. A similar scheme announced earlier by the AAP government was cancelle...

No Eating Or Selfies: 'Fast Rules' From BJP After Congress Feast Photos

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Thursday April 12, 2018

Warned by the recent experience of the Delhi Congress, the Delhi BJP issued a list of dos and don'ts to its members ahead of the party's day-long fast today. Earlier this week, pictures of Delhi Congress leaders tucking into "Chole Bhature" had torpedoed the party's protest fast. BJP leaders tweeted the photographs, which became a rage on social me...

"One Is To One": Mamata Banerjee's Template For 2019 General Elections

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Wednesday March 28, 2018

On a visit to Delhi to unite the opposition ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has presented a template how the opposition parties should organise themselves to prevent the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party from coming back to power.

With Kapil Sibal And Nitin Gadkari, Arvind Kejriwal Hits 3 Of 33 "Sorrys"

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Monday March 19, 2018

After saying sorry to Punjab politician Bikram Majithia, Arvind Kejriwal has taken more servings of crow and apologised to Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Congress leader Kapil Sibal

Protests, Booing Stall Parliament, No-Trust Moves Not Taken Up: 10 Facts

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Monday March 19, 2018

The no-confidence motions against the government, pitched by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party and its arch-rival YSR Congress, were not taken up as Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following uproar. As lawmakers protested and booed, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said she could not bring the motion unless there was o...

Arvind Kejriwal's SOS To Rahul Gandhi: "Exert Pressure On PM Modi"

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Saturday March 10, 2018

Aam Aadmi Party's Arvind Kejriwal has asked Congress president Rahul Gandhi for help to bring a law in parliament to stop the court-mandated sealing drive in the national capital. This is the first time that Mr Kejriwal has reached out to Mr Gandhi. The Chief Minister's request comes after attempts to amend Delhi's masterplan were seen to have run ...

Anticipate Karti Chidambaram's Arrest Again After Bail: Salman Khurshid

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday March 9, 2018

Karti Chidambaram, son of senior Congress leader P Chidambaram, has asked the Delhi High Court to cancel proceedings against him by the Enforcement Directorate, or ED, in the INX Media money laundering case. His lawyer Salman Khurshid told NDTV that the petition was filed because they anticipated that the ED could arrest him once he was released on...

Hadiya's Marriage Restored By Supreme Court, High Court Decision Scrapped

India News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday March 8, 2018

Kerala woman Hadiya is free to live with her husband, the Supreme Court ruled today, cancelling a Kerala High Court order annulling the 24-year-old's marriage to a Muslim man after converting to Islam. The judges said Hadiya is "at liberty free to pursue her endeavours," stating that the High Court should not have intervened.

Focus On "Act Rightly" As Much As Right To Information Act, Says PM Modi

India News | Written by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor | Thursday March 8, 2018

Twelve years after it was set up under the Right To Information (RTI) Act, the Central Information Commission has a new address -- a five-storey environment friendly building in south Delhi, fitted with information technology and video conference facilities. Earlier, the highest appellate authority for RTI complaints used to function from two rente...

In 5-Minute Meet, Team Arvind Kejriwal Gets Some Advice From Lt Governor

Delhi News | Reported by Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor, Edited by Aloke Tikku | Friday February 23, 2018

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been advised to "take steps to remove mistrust" with government employees so that Delhi's development activities are "not affected", Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal said on Friday after he reportedly agreed to play peacemaker between the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and officials protesting the alleged assault on the ci...