The Delhi Assembly election 2025 witnessed a surge in voter participation as the polling process continued across the national capital on a single day. By 3 p.m., voter turnout stood at 46.55%, with the highest turnout reported in Mustafabad at 56.12%, while Karol Bagh saw the lowest at 39.05%.

Polling for the Delhi Assembly elections, which began this morning, is crucial as more than 1.56 crore eligible voters will decide the fate of candidates across 70 constituencies. A total of 13,766 polling stations have been set up at 2,696 locations across the city to facilitate smooth voting.

As part of the electoral process, a paid holiday has been declared for both government and private sector employees. Additionally, neighbouring states Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have also granted paid holidays due to the election proceedings in Delhi.

In comparison to previous elections, voter turnout so far appears promising, although it is still short of the 62.59% turnout recorded in the 2020 Assembly polls. During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, only 56% of Delhi voters participated.

Polling is expected to continue until 6 p.m., and all eyes are on the turnout numbers as they could be pivotal in shaping the election’s outcome. Of the 699 candidates vying for seats, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress have each fielded 70 candidates, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded 68 candidates, with its allies — JD(U) and LJP — receiving two seats each.

In the high-profile New Delhi constituency, where AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal is contesting to retain his seat, BJP and Congress have fielded Parvesh Sahib Singh and Sandeep Dikshit, sons of former Chief Ministers, respectively.

Meanwhile, the Aam Aadmi Party has staged a protest in Jangpura Assembly constituency, alleging that money was being distributed to influence voters.

A US military aircraft recently landed at Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab, carrying 205 undocumented migrants from India. Among those deported were 25 women and 13 children, as per the report. The C-17 military plane transported individuals primarily from Punjab and other Indian states, including Gujarat.

Many of these migrants had entered the United States through illegal means, often referred to as “donkey routes,” and had invested substantial amounts of money, sometimes in the lakhs of rupees, to make that journey. Unfortunately, they are now facing deportation after being identified as undocumented immigrants in the US. The aircraft took off from Texas on Monday night (local time), marking a significant development in the ongoing discussions around immigration and deportation.

Former US President Donald Trump has been vocal about his administration’s commitment to what he dubbed the largest deportation effort in American history, aiming to address a population of approximately 11 million undocumented migrants. This initiative is part of his broader, strict immigration policies.

In recent months, reports have emerged indicating that India has agreed to repatriate its citizens who are living illegally in the United States. During his election campaign, Trump consistently emphasized the need for a crackdown on illegal immigration.

In fact, after a phone conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his inauguration, Trump stated his belief that Modi “will do what’s right” in terms of accepting back illegal Indian immigrants from America. According to estimates from Bloomberg News, around 18,000 Indians in the US have been identified as undocumented migrants.

Furthermore, US authorities plan to deport illegal migrants from key locations such as El Paso, Texas, and San Diego, California. The Trump administration initiated military deportation flights last week under an emergency declaration on immigration, with six planeloads of migrants already sent back to Latin America, signifying a notable escalation in deportation efforts.

Nora Fatehi, the popular actress and dancer, has become the target of a fake death hoax after an unverified video surfaced on social media, claiming that she had passed away in a tragic accident. The video, which has now gone viral, has sparked widespread confusion and concern among her fans.

The false news first appeared on an unofficial Instagram page, where a video claimed to show footage of Nora’s fatal accident. The video features a person engaging in bungee jumping, with the narrative suggesting that it was Nora who had tragically died. This baseless claim quickly gained traction online, accumulating over 70,000 likes and over 18 million views. However, the video was immediately flagged as misleading by netizens, who expressed their outrage at the irresponsible sharing of such fake information.

Fans of the actress were quick to call out the creator of the video and demand accountability for spreading false news. Many took to social media to express their disbelief and anger over the spread of such rumors. As of now, Nora Fatehi has not made a public statement regarding the hoax.

This is not the first time Nora has been embroiled in controversy. Earlier, she made headlines after controversial remarks about feminism. In an interview with Ranveer Allahbadia, she shared her views on how she believes feminism has negatively impacted society, stating that it has “ruined our society completely.” She further added that many men have been “brainwashed by the feminism era.” Her comments sparked a mixed reaction from the public, but they are yet to impact her popularity significantly.

On the work front, Nora Fatehi remains busy with upcoming projects, including her role in the Netflix web series The Royals, slated for release later this year. She also recently collaborated with international singer Jason Derulo for the music video of “Snake,” which is generating significant buzz.

Despite the drama surrounding her, Nora’s fanbase remains strong, and they continue to support her amidst the wave of online misinformation.