In Mehrauli, BJP's Gajender Singh Yadav won with 45,000 votes, while independent candidate Balyogi Baba Balaknath surprisingly outperformed Congress's Pushpa Singh by securing 9,667 votes. AAP's Mahender Chaudhary was a close runner-up with 45,627 votes. Balaknath, a 34-year-old priest with declared assets worth Rs 39.1 lakh, contested independently and has no criminal record.

Arvind Kejriwal's AAP has lost power to BJP in the 2025 Delhi assembly elections after a successful run in 2015 and 2020. The former Delhi chief minister, who was out on bail in the excise policy case, contested aggressively against the BJP and the Congress. But this time around his tricks did not work

The Aam Aadmi Party's decision to contest independently in Delhi cost them the chance at a strategic alliance with Congress, resulting in a significant victory for BJP after 27 years. An AAP-Congress coalition could have potentially won key constituencies and prevented the split of anti-BJP votes.

The BJP regained power in Delhi after 27 years by defeating Arvind Kejriwal's AAP. While the AAP remained strong in Muslim-majority constituencies like Seelampur and Matia Mahal, a divided vote between AAP, Congress, and AIMIM impacted results in seats such as Mustafabad and Badli. A pre-poll alliance might have altered outcomes.

As vote counting for the Delhi elections begins, the Congress party faces a stark decline in influence, overshadowed by BJP and AAP. Internal fractures within the opposition and disunity in the INDIA bloc have contributed to their fourth consecutive defeat, raising questions about their future relevance in Delhi's political landscape.

The Congress party has once again failed to gain any seats in the Delhi assembly elections, marking their third consecutive zero. Despite a strong campaign led by Rahul Gandhi, the party could only achieve a minor increase in their vote share, which remains under 5%.

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has issued an order mandating that no files, documents, or computer hardware be removed from the Delhi Secretariat without permission from the General Administration Department, citing security concerns. Branch in-charges in all departments are directed to ensure the safety of records and documents.

Congress' Sandeep Dixit, son of former Delhi CM Sheila Dixit, lost the New Delhi seat but managed to undermine Arvind Kejriwal's vote count, aiding BJP's Parvesh Verma in winning the contest. This election was personal for Dixit, avenging his mother's political defeat.

Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party has lost his New Delhi assembly seat to BJP's Parvesh Verma by over 3000 votes, marking a significant setback for AAP. Despite Kejriwal's accusations of BJP attempting to poach his party candidates, the BJP has now regained power in Delhi after 27 years.

India's tax policy has evolved significantly since the 1970s, when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government imposed a 97.5% income tax rate to promote economic equality. This policy led to massive tax evasion and a shrinking tax base, prompting reforms. By Budget 2025, a more progressive tax framework is anticipated, focusing on growth and taxpayer relief.

With the BJP crossing the halfway mark in the Delhi assembly election results, attention now turns to the central leadership's decision on the chief ministerial candidate. Despite the AAP's critique over the unnamed CM face, contenders like Parvesh Verma and Vijender Gupta emerge as strong possibilities.

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut stated that the Delhi assembly election results could have been different if Congress and AAP had united against the BJP. Both parties, despite being allies in the INDIA bloc, competed individually. Raut also accused the Election Commission of ignoring voter manipulation tactics as allegedly used in Maharashtra.

Social activist Anna Hazare criticized Arvind Kejriwal for focusing on liquor issues and being influenced by power and money. Hazare highlighted that a candidate's conduct should be pure and selfless. This criticism comes as Kejriwal appears to be losing the Delhi elections.

Vote counting for the 2025 Delhi assembly elections began, with the AAP and BJP seen as the main contenders. Exit polls suggest a close race, with a slight edge for the BJP. Voter turnout was 60.5%, with AAP, BJP, and Congress contesting across all 70 seats. Results may impact Delhi's political landscape dramatically.

The Ministry of External Affairs in India summoned Bangladesh's Acting High Commissioner to express concerns over statements from Bangladesh authorities portraying India negatively. Recent comments by former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, now in exile, have added to the tensions, prompting a formal protest from Bangladesh.

Kshama Sawant, an Indian-origin American politician, led a demonstration after being denied an emergency visa to visit her ailing mother in Bengaluru. The Indian consulate in Seattle described the demonstration as 'unauthorised entry,' while Sawant alleged physical assault by officials. She has faced previous visa rejections and attributes them to anti-India advocacy efforts.

Türkiye is seeking increased flying rights to India to accommodate the growing number of Indian tourists and boost trade. The current bilaterals allow limited flights between the two countries. Enhanced connectivity is deemed essential due to rising travel demand and increased trade volume, which reached $12.5 billion in 2024.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI summit in France with President Emmanuel Macron during his visit from February 10-12. He will also address the India-France CEOs forum in Marseille. Foreign secretary Vikram Misri highlighted India's focus on safe and responsible AI development. PM Modi will honor Indian soldiers of World War I and visit the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor site.