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SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Friday said people in Punjab want the SAD and the BJP to come together, in another indication that the former allies could reunite for the February 2027 Punjab assembly elections.”We should understand that the Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP have worked together. Vajpayee ji and Badal ji strengthened this alliance, and it continued during Modi ji’s time. We had gone our separate ways over the farm laws,” Majithia told ANI.He then listed reasons why he believes people want the two parties to reunite, while making it clear that the final decision would rest with the leaderships of both parties.”But considering Punjab’s situation as a border state, social harmony and the social fabric, people want the two parties to come together. Whether they will come together will be decided by the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal leadership. Harsimrat Badal has expressed the people’s sentiments. What the outcome will be, only time will tell,” he said.Majithia was referring to recent cryptic remarks by Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHarsimrat Kaur Badal, the SAD’s only Lok Sabha MP and wife of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.”It is not my duty to speak, so I am holding back my tongue. You will come to know yourself. May God bless and may people give us strength. Such agreements, by way of which works related to development and progress used to be carried out from Delhi, and once again, the foundation of that development and progress is being laid in Punjab, which benefits the people of Punjab and Punjab,” she said on Thursday.The SAD first joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 1998. However, it left the alliance in 2020 in protest against the BJP-led Centre’s contentious farm laws, which were eventually withdrawn in 2021.Earlier this month, Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking speculation about the possibility of a reunion of the former allies.The two parties governed Punjab together from 2007 to 2017.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? Inside US Envoy Gor’s ‘Kashmir’ Remark That Rattled PakistanJharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt’s Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, AppointmentsKangana Vs Ramdev: BJP MP Fires Back After Yoga Guru Questions Her Past And Controversial Remarks’Not Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress’: FULL Vande Mataram Rejected At INC Events, BJP Doubts ‘Loyalty’US Body Opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s Visit, Seeks Sanctions on RSS Members Over Religious Freedom ClaimsDJB Tender Scam Row: AAP Questions Why Raghav Chadha Was Never Questioned By InvestigatorsMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest123Photostories8 foods you should never reheat in the microwave and why5 smart ways to protect yourself from office politics, according to entrepreneur Ankur WarikooThe 5 beauty trends dominating Instagram in 2026Ram Kapoor’s approximately Rs 20 crore Mumbai home: A coffin-shaped bar, private theatre room and stunning art collection7 health benefits of drinking coffee that go beyond boosting energy; new study links the drink to less body fat and more muscle9 vulture species found in India: Places where travellers can see them10 foods Indians are buying more of in 2026 and what they are replacing5 natural ways to keep cockroaches away from your homeHasn’t he said “I love you” yet? 5 signs he loves you more than he admits60 seconds fast, 120 seconds slow: Inside the military cardio method and how to ace it123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleH-1B visaGold Rate TodayAbhijeet DipkeWeather tomorrowSIM card rulesPakistan High CommissionTop TrendingHyderabad Aston Martin AccidentLadakh TouristMumbai Rape AirhostessMadhapur Road AccidentUKG Student DeathSalman Khan Gym FireAbhijeet DipkeRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Friday said people in Punjab want the SAD and the BJP to come together, in another indication that the former allies could reunite for the February 2027 Punjab assembly elections.”We should understand that the Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP have worked together. Vajpayee ji and Badal ji strengthened this alliance, and it continued during Modi ji’s time. We had gone our separate ways over the farm laws,” Majithia told ANI.He then listed reasons why he believes people want the two parties to reunite, while making it clear that the final decision would rest with the leaderships of both parties.”But considering Punjab’s situation as a border state, social harmony and the social fabric, people want the two parties to come together. Whether they will come together will be decided by the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal leadership. Harsimrat Badal has expressed the people’s sentiments. What the outcome will be, only time will tell,” he said.Majithia was referring to recent cryptic remarks by Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesHarsimrat Kaur Badal, the SAD’s only Lok Sabha MP and wife of party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal.”It is not my duty to speak, so I am holding back my tongue. You will come to know yourself. May God bless and may people give us strength. Such agreements, by way of which works related to development and progress used to be carried out from Delhi, and once again, the foundation of that development and progress is being laid in Punjab, which benefits the people of Punjab and Punjab,” she said on Thursday.The SAD first joined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 1998. However, it left the alliance in 2020 in protest against the BJP-led Centre’s contentious farm laws, which were eventually withdrawn in 2021.Earlier this month, Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sparking speculation about the possibility of a reunion of the former allies.The two parties governed Punjab together from 2007 to 2017.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? Inside US Envoy Gor’s ‘Kashmir’ Remark That Rattled PakistanJharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt’s Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, AppointmentsKangana Vs Ramdev: BJP MP Fires Back After Yoga Guru Questions Her Past And Controversial Remarks’Not Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress’: FULL Vande Mataram Rejected At INC Events, BJP Doubts ‘Loyalty’US Body Opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s Visit, Seeks Sanctions on RSS Members Over Religious Freedom ClaimsDJB Tender Scam Row: AAP Questions Why Raghav Chadha Was Never Questioned By InvestigatorsMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest123Photostories8 foods you should never reheat in the microwave and why5 smart ways to protect yourself from office politics, according to entrepreneur Ankur WarikooThe 5 beauty trends dominating Instagram in 2026Ram Kapoor’s approximately Rs 20 crore Mumbai home: A coffin-shaped bar, private theatre room and stunning art collection7 health benefits of drinking coffee that go beyond boosting energy; new study links the drink to less body fat and more muscle9 vulture species found in India: Places where travellers can see them10 foods Indians are buying more of in 2026 and what they are replacing5 natural ways to keep cockroaches away from your homeHasn’t he said “I love you” yet? 5 signs he loves you more than he admits60 seconds fast, 120 seconds slow: Inside the military cardio method and how to ace it123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleH-1B visaGold Rate TodayAbhijeet DipkeWeather tomorrowSIM card rulesPakistan High CommissionTop TrendingHyderabad Aston Martin AccidentLadakh TouristMumbai Rape AirhostessMadhapur Road AccidentUKG Student DeathSalman Khan Gym FireAbhijeet DipkeRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir


'People want us to come together': SAD's Bikram Majithia hits at BJP reunion
SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia

NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia on Friday said people in Punjab want the SAD and the BJP to come together, in another indication that the former allies could reunite for the February 2027 Punjab assembly elections.“We should understand that the Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP have worked together. Vajpayee ji and Badal ji strengthened this alliance, and it continued during Modi ji’s time. We had gone our separate ways over the farm laws,” Majithia told ANI.He then listed reasons why he believes people want the two parties to reunite, while making it clear that the final decision would rest with the leaderships of both parties.“But considering Punjab’s situation as a border state, social harmony and the social fabric, people want the two parties to come together. Whether they will come together will be decided by the BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal leadership. Harsimrat Badal has expressed the people’s sentiments. What the outcome will be, only time will tell,” he said.Majithia was referring to recent cryptic remarks by

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Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBut the vision in my eye is still not clear. On 14th August, I wrote a 7-page complaint and gave to my lawyer…But the FIR has not been registered.”The dharna outside the police station in central Delhi was Rahul Gandhi’s second protest against the crackdown. Weeks earlier, Rahul, along with Akhilesh Yadav, had marched towards PM Modi’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, where the two leaders were briefly detained.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. 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‘Constitution being trampled’: How Rahul’s high-voltage protest unfolded after police refused FIR NEW DELHI: High-voltage drama unfolded at Delhi’s Parliament Street police station on Friday after Rahul Gandhi claimed that police refused to register a complaint over the “police brutality” during July 20 student protest at Jantar Mantar.The Congress leader had gone to the DCP office at the police station along with Sahil Lochab, who was injured in a police crackdown during the students’ “Sansad Chalo” march over the NEET paper fiasco.After meeting senior police officials, Rahul came out of the police station and said Sahil had not been allowed to file an FIR.”Sahil wants to file FIR for justice, but that is not being allowed,” Rahul said.Soon after coming out of the police station, Rahul staged a sit-in outside the premises with Sahil. His sister and Congress colleague Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined his dharna minutes later.Visuals from the DCP office showed Rahul discussing the matter with police officials as pellet-gun victim Sahil, standing beside him.Scenes from parliament street police station also showed immediate deployment of Rapid Action Force.Lok Sabha leader of opposition accused the authorities of undermining constitutional principles, saying that by refusing to register the FIR, “the Constitution being trampled.”Rahul, however, vowed to fight for justice for Sahil and other students who were injured during the protest.He said he would “ensure justice for pellet victim Sahil and every student like him.”In a post on X, the Rae Bareli MP said Sahil was severely injured during the “police brutality” during the July 20 “Sansad chalo” march organised by students over the NEET paper leak.Rahul said, ” Sahil’s vision in one eye is now at risk.”He added, “Such brutality against a peaceful protest is not just illegal—it’s a serious crime. Neither has Home Minister Amit Shah offered any explanation to the students for this cruelty, nor has the Prime Minister apologized to them.”Directly targeting Union home minister Amit Shah, who oversees the functioning of the Delhi Police, Rahul wrote: “Amit Shah ji, why are you so scared of justice? This fear shows that you are admitting to your crime.”Doubling down on his demand for justice, Rahul said, “The FIR will be filed. A judicial inquiry will take place. And action will be taken against everyone, from top to bottom, who is guilty of this brutality. We will ensure justice for Sahil, and every student victim like him.”Talking to reporters outside the police station, Congress leader said, “Look at this pellet carefully. This is a pellet. Where did these pellets come from? They came from his (Sahil Lochav) body. Look at these pellets lodged in his body. There are more than 200 pellets in his body. These are AIIMS and Lady Hardinge Hospital reports, which clearly state that there are more than 200 pellets in his body.”Lok Sabha LoP added, “There are three pellets in his eye, and he has lost vision in that eye. He will not be able to see through that eye. There are also pellets lodged very close to his heart, which cannot be removed. Delhi Police has said that they did not fire the pellets. So, there is only one question: If you did not fire them, then someone must have fired these pellets. Perhaps someone else fired them at him. And if no one else fired them, then perhaps he fired the pellets at himself.”The victim, who was accompanying Rahul, also spoke to reporters and said, “On 20th July, pellet guns were fired at me. I was admitted to Lady Hardinge, from there, I was referred to AIIMS. I underwent surgery at AIIMS. Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesBut the vision in my eye is still not clear. On 14th August, I wrote a 7-page complaint and gave to my lawyer…But the FIR has not been registered.”The dharna outside the police station in central Delhi was Rahul Gandhi’s second protest against the crackdown. Weeks earlier, Rahul, along with Akhilesh Yadav, had marched towards PM Modi’s residence at Lok Kalyan Marg, where the two leaders were briefly detained.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorAbhishek MishraAbhishek Mishra is a Digital Content Producer at The Times of India, working with the news desk. He writes with a keen eye on foreign policy, defence developments, and the shifting currents of geopolitics-and yes, Indian politics always finds a way onto his radar too.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosPellet-gun Row: Rahul Gandhi At Parliament Street Police Station To Lodge Complaint With DCP‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? 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TVK-DMK verbal clash in Tamil Nadu assembly NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu assembly witnessed a sharp political face-off between the ruling TVK and opposition DMK on Friday, with the two parties clashing over the state’s official stance on the upcoming delimitation exercise.The exchange came after chief minister C Joseph Vijay, according to the DMK, omitted the term “freeze” while referring to the number of Lok Sabha seats (543) during Thursday’s Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah and attended by chief ministers of southern states.”The TVK government passed a resolution in this House to freeze the total number of Lok Sabha seats at 543, but chief minister Vijay did not use the word ‘freeze’ at the Southern Zonal Council meeting,” Udhayanidhi said, suggesting that the TVK-led government had “diluted” Tamil Nadu’s demand.Defending the government, TVK MLA CTR Nirmal Kumar replied that the agenda of the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting was specifically designed to address broader issues concerning all southern states.Intervening in the debate, Tamil Nadu minister Adhav Arjuna asserted that the government’s position remained “unwavering.””Our government has no change in stand with regard to delimitation,” he maintained.The exchange intensified as both sides traded charges of “compromising” Tamil Nadu’s interests. Udhayanidhi reiterated that the DMK remained committed to a total freeze on the redrawing of constituencies or, at the very least, ensuring that Tamil Nadu’s current 7.18% representation was not reduced.Arjuna, however, hit back at the LoP, alleging that the DMK had “shifted” its position in the past. “If they ask only for fair delimitation, it would be a betrayal to Tamil Nadu,” he remarked, claiming that the DMK had previously not insisted on the 543-seat cap.He also challenged Lok Sabha MPs of the MK Stalin-led party not to walk out of the House if the BJP-led Centre introduces the Delimitation Bill.”When the Bill comes up in Parliament, the DMK should not stage a walkout… All 39 MPs of the DMK should stay inside the House and register their opposition. If you boycott, that too will turn out to be favourable for the ruling party,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines’We accept Delimitation did not become law because DMK opposed’: TVKHowever, Arjuna acknowledged that the DMK had also played a significant role in ensuring that the Delimitation Bill did not become law, prompting AIADMK leader and former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to seek clarification.”We have not forgotten that the DMK stood firm for state rights. We accept that the Delimitation Bill did not become law because the DMK opposed it. Just as we united for states’ rights in the past, let us unite now as well,” Arjuna said.Palaniswami then asked, “Delimitation is a law. Does TVK need its number of constituencies to be increased or decreased? Clarify that.”Arjuna responded: “After the census, Vajpayee brought a special law to freeze the LS numbers. To bring that again, let your MPs, including yours, raise their voice; that is our request.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? 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TVK-DMK verbal clash in Tamil Nadu assembly NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu assembly witnessed a sharp political face-off between the ruling TVK and opposition DMK on Friday, with the two parties clashing over the state’s official stance on the upcoming delimitation exercise.The exchange came after chief minister C Joseph Vijay, according to the DMK, omitted the term “freeze” while referring to the number of Lok Sabha seats (543) during Thursday’s Zonal Council meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah and attended by chief ministers of southern states.”The TVK government passed a resolution in this House to freeze the total number of Lok Sabha seats at 543, but chief minister Vijay did not use the word ‘freeze’ at the Southern Zonal Council meeting,” Udhayanidhi said, suggesting that the TVK-led government had “diluted” Tamil Nadu’s demand.Defending the government, TVK MLA CTR Nirmal Kumar replied that the agenda of the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting was specifically designed to address broader issues concerning all southern states.Intervening in the debate, Tamil Nadu minister Adhav Arjuna asserted that the government’s position remained “unwavering.””Our government has no change in stand with regard to delimitation,” he maintained.The exchange intensified as both sides traded charges of “compromising” Tamil Nadu’s interests. Udhayanidhi reiterated that the DMK remained committed to a total freeze on the redrawing of constituencies or, at the very least, ensuring that Tamil Nadu’s current 7.18% representation was not reduced.Arjuna, however, hit back at the LoP, alleging that the DMK had “shifted” its position in the past. “If they ask only for fair delimitation, it would be a betrayal to Tamil Nadu,” he remarked, claiming that the DMK had previously not insisted on the 543-seat cap.He also challenged Lok Sabha MPs of the MK Stalin-led party not to walk out of the House if the BJP-led Centre introduces the Delimitation Bill.”When the Bill comes up in Parliament, the DMK should not stage a walkout… All 39 MPs of the DMK should stay inside the House and register their opposition. If you boycott, that too will turn out to be favourable for the ruling party,” he added.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelines’We accept Delimitation did not become law because DMK opposed’: TVKHowever, Arjuna acknowledged that the DMK had also played a significant role in ensuring that the Delimitation Bill did not become law, prompting AIADMK leader and former chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami to seek clarification.”We have not forgotten that the DMK stood firm for state rights. We accept that the Delimitation Bill did not become law because the DMK opposed it. Just as we united for states’ rights in the past, let us unite now as well,” Arjuna said.Palaniswami then asked, “Delimitation is a law. Does TVK need its number of constituencies to be increased or decreased? Clarify that.”Arjuna responded: “After the census, Vajpayee brought a special law to freeze the LS numbers. To bring that again, let your MPs, including yours, raise their voice; that is our request.”Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKaran ManralKaran Manral is a journalist at the Times of India. He covers politics, social issues, and international affairs, exploring stories that affect people’s everyday lives. He also writes explainers to make these stories easier for readers to follow.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Don’t Politicise Our School’: Villagers Block CJP Visit As Party Alleges BJP Attack In RajasthanModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? 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File photo: Delhi air pollution (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Construction activities in Delhi will be completely banned from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government’s measures to control air pollution during the winter season, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.In a post on X, Gupta urged people to report violations, saying construction sites measuring more than 500 square metres would be monitored through the Delhi government’s Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras.“Construction will be completely banned from 10 December to 20 January. If you spot any violation, inform MCD, your MLA, or me directly,” Gupta said.AI cameras to monitor construction sitesGupta said construction had continued at some sites during the previous winter despite the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), with work being carried out behind covers.“Last time, even under GRAP, some construction continued behind covers,” she said.This year, such sites will be monitored in real time through the Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras. Alerts generated by the system will be sent to the government’s Control and Command Centre, Gupta said.“Notices, warnings and fines will follow,” she wrote, urging people to “inform, tag, complain and stop them”.What is Delhi’s AI-powered Dust Portal?The Delhi government launched Dust Portal 2.0 in July to strengthen monitoring of construction and demolition sites and improve enforcement of dust pollution-control measures.The portal, developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, integrates GIS mapping, live 360-degree PTZ cameras, PM10 and PM2.5 sensors and AI-based analytics to monitor compliance at construction sites measuring 500 square yards or more.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe system generates yellow, orange and red alerts based on pollution levels and enables digital issuance of compliance certificates and enforcement notices when violations are detected.The upgraded portal also provides dashboards for district-wise monitoring, pollution trends and hotspot analysis.Officials and project proponents can remotely monitor construction sites through live camera feeds, sensor data and AI-generated analysis, according to news agency PTI.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? Inside US Envoy Gor’s ‘Kashmir’ Remark That Rattled PakistanJharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt’s Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, AppointmentsKangana Vs Ramdev: BJP MP Fires Back After Yoga Guru Questions Her Past And Controversial Remarks’Not Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress’: FULL Vande Mataram Rejected At INC Events, BJP Doubts ‘Loyalty’US Body Opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s Visit, Seeks Sanctions on RSS Members Over Religious Freedom ClaimsDJB Tender Scam Row: AAP Questions Why Raghav Chadha Was Never Questioned By InvestigatorsMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest123Photostories8 foods you should never reheat in the microwave and why5 smart ways to protect yourself from office politics, according to entrepreneur Ankur WarikooThe 5 beauty trends dominating Instagram in 2026Ram Kapoor’s approximately Rs 20 crore Mumbai home: A coffin-shaped bar, private theatre room and stunning art collection7 health benefits of drinking coffee that go beyond boosting energy; new study links the drink to less body fat and more muscle9 vulture species found in India: Places where travellers can see them10 foods Indians are buying more of in 2026 and what they are replacing5 natural ways to keep cockroaches away from your homeHasn’t he said “I love you” yet? 5 signs he loves you more than he admits60 seconds fast, 120 seconds slow: Inside the military cardio method and how to ace it123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleH-1B visaGold Rate TodayAbhijeet DipkeWeather tomorrowSIM card rulesPakistan High CommissionTop TrendingHyderabad Aston Martin AccidentLadakh TouristMumbai Rape AirhostessMadhapur Road AccidentUKG Student DeathSalman Khan Gym FireAbhijeet DipkeRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

File photo: Delhi air pollution (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Construction activities in Delhi will be completely banned from December 10 to January 20 as part of the government’s measures to control air pollution during the winter season, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday.In a post on X, Gupta urged people to report violations, saying construction sites measuring more than 500 square metres would be monitored through the Delhi government’s Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras.“Construction will be completely banned from 10 December to 20 January. If you spot any violation, inform MCD, your MLA, or me directly,” Gupta said.AI cameras to monitor construction sitesGupta said construction had continued at some sites during the previous winter despite the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), with work being carried out behind covers.“Last time, even under GRAP, some construction continued behind covers,” she said.This year, such sites will be monitored in real time through the Dust Portal and AI-enabled cameras. Alerts generated by the system will be sent to the government’s Control and Command Centre, Gupta said.“Notices, warnings and fines will follow,” she wrote, urging people to “inform, tag, complain and stop them”.What is Delhi’s AI-powered Dust Portal?The Delhi government launched Dust Portal 2.0 in July to strengthen monitoring of construction and demolition sites and improve enforcement of dust pollution-control measures.The portal, developed by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, integrates GIS mapping, live 360-degree PTZ cameras, PM10 and PM2.5 sensors and AI-based analytics to monitor compliance at construction sites measuring 500 square yards or more.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesThe system generates yellow, orange and red alerts based on pollution levels and enables digital issuance of compliance certificates and enforcement notices when violations are detected.The upgraded portal also provides dashboards for district-wise monitoring, pollution trends and hotspot analysis.Officials and project proponents can remotely monitor construction sites through live camera feeds, sensor data and AI-generated analysis, according to news agency PTI.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosModi Pushes AI, Youth And Data Agenda, Tells Secretaries To Break Government Silos And InnovatePirates Hijack Two Ships Carrying 22 Indians Off Yemen And Somalia, Crew Safety Raises Concern‘NEET, Delimitation, Cauvery, Drugs’: Vijay’s Key Requests Before Amit Shah At Tamil Nadu MeetingPolicy Shift Or Just Words? Inside US Envoy Gor’s ‘Kashmir’ Remark That Rattled PakistanJharkhand High Court Stays Soren Govt’s Order To Cancel JPSC Exams, AppointmentsKangana Vs Ramdev: BJP MP Fires Back After Yoga Guru Questions Her Past And Controversial Remarks’Not Mahatma Gandhi’s Congress’: FULL Vande Mataram Rejected At INC Events, BJP Doubts ‘Loyalty’US Body Opposes Mohan Bhagwat’s Visit, Seeks Sanctions on RSS Members Over Religious Freedom ClaimsDJB Tender Scam Row: AAP Questions Why Raghav Chadha Was Never Questioned By InvestigatorsMaharashtra’s Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest123Photostories8 foods you should never reheat in the microwave and why5 smart ways to protect yourself from office politics, according to entrepreneur Ankur WarikooThe 5 beauty trends dominating Instagram in 2026Ram Kapoor’s approximately Rs 20 crore Mumbai home: A coffin-shaped bar, private theatre room and stunning art collection7 health benefits of drinking coffee that go beyond boosting energy; new study links the drink to less body fat and more muscle9 vulture species found in India: Places where travellers can see them10 foods Indians are buying more of in 2026 and what they are replacing5 natural ways to keep cockroaches away from your homeHasn’t he said “I love you” yet? 5 signs he loves you more than he admits60 seconds fast, 120 seconds slow: Inside the military cardio method and how to ace it123Hot PicksTCS laptop monitoring softwareTNEA counselling3 year practice ruleH-1B visaGold Rate TodayAbhijeet DipkeWeather tomorrowSIM card rulesPakistan High CommissionTop TrendingHyderabad Aston Martin AccidentLadakh TouristMumbai Rape AirhostessMadhapur Road AccidentUKG Student DeathSalman Khan Gym FireAbhijeet DipkeRahul GandhiBengaluru RapidoBen Gvir

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