News18 Afternoon Digest: In MCD’s History, Never Has Nominated Councillor Voted, Says AAP Amid Major Ruckus & Other Top Stories

Last Update: January 06, 2023, 13:09 IST

There was a lot of uproar in the civic center before the voting started for the mayor's election of Delhi.  (Picture Credit: ANI)

There was a lot of uproar in the civic center before the voting started for the mayor’s election of Delhi. (Picture Credit: ANI)

In other news, we have Urvashi Rautela posts picture of hospital where Rishabh Pant is admitted, gets trolled for ‘harassing’ her; We Don’t Do Drugs, #BoycottBollywood Rokiye: Sunil Shetty talks to CM Yogi amid ‘Pathan’ controversy

In today’s News18 Afternoon Digest, we are covering the ongoing ruckus in the Delhi Mayor election. Till now, due to the clash between AAP and BJP workers, the swearing-in of councilors has been postponed for some time. In other news, we have an update on the Sultanpuri accident, where Delhi Police has arrested the sixth person.

Delhi mayor poll update: Ruckus at civic center as AAP, BJP clash over LG-nominated councilors

A month after the high-octane Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) elections, Delhi will get its Mayor today. The newly elected councilors will also take oath in the first municipal house, a month after the Aam Aadmi Party won the 250-member MCD. Read more

The accused driving the car was at home, says report; Nidhi joins police investigation

The Delhi Police on Friday took key eyewitness Nidhi, who was with Anjali on the night of the accident, to Sultanpuri police station to join the investigation, an official said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Harendra Kumar Singh said, “He has been called by the police to join the investigation.” read more

Deepika Padukone’s ‘Saffron’ Bikini in Besharam Rang Approved; Pathan Team Has This Plan: Report

Deepika Padukone’s “saffron” bikini in the Pathan song Besharam Rang has reportedly been approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and its chairman Prasoon Joshi. Pathan, starring Shahrukh Khan And Deepika has created a huge controversy ever since the release of her debut song Besharam Rang. Several politicians have protested Deepika’s “saffron” bikini and Shah Rukh’s “green” shirt in the song, calling for it to be “reformed”. read more

Urvashi Rautela posted picture of hospital where Rishabh Pant is admitted, trolled for ‘harassment’

Urvashi Rautela has been brutally trolled for alleged ‘mental harassment’ after she posted a picture of the Mumbai hospital where injured Rishabh Pant is admitted. Urvashi often grabs headlines for her past link-up rumors with Rishabh. read more

We Don’t Do Drugs, #BoycottBollywood Rokiye: Sunil Shetty talks to CM Yogi amid ‘Pathan’ controversy

Bollywood star Suniel Shetty met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Mumbai on Thursday. During the brief meeting, Shetty requested the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh to urge the Prime Minister Narendra Modi To help stop the #BoycottBollywood trend on social media. read more

Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG Launched: Price in India starts from Rs 12.85 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Grand Vitara CNG in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 12.85 lakh (ex-showroom). Offered in Delta and Zeta grades, it is the 14th company model to come with factory-fitted S-CNG technology. The brand has also introduced Maruti Suzuki Subscribe for customers who can buy the Grand Vitara CNG at a monthly subscription fee of Rs 30,723. read more

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