Gopal Rai: News
Gopal Rai is an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) politician and social activist, a Member of the Delhi Legislative Assembly since 2015. As of 2021, he is the Minister for Environment, Development, and General Administration in the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi Government. Rai obtained his Masters of Arts (MA) degree in Sociology from Lucknow University, Uttar Pradesh. Active in student politics during college years, Rai was a member of the All India Students Association (AISA), the student wing of the Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation. He participated in Anna Hazare’s anti-corruption movement in the early 2010s and joined AAP on its founding. He had a verbal clash with General VK Singh, former Chief of Army Staff, during Hazare’s fast in 2013 when the latter took a dig at the newly formed AAP for causing a divide in the movement. In 2013, Rai contested the Delhi Assembly elections from the Babarpur constituency but lost. Rai, however, won in the 2015 and 2020 elections from the same constituency. He has served as Minister for Transport, Labour, Environment, Development, and General Administration in the Delhi Government since 2015.
27 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality slips into 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality has worsened to the "very poor" category, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 328 at 10:00am on Wednesday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
23 Nov 2024
Bhupender YadavDelhi's air quality turns 'severe' again
Delhi's air quality has plummeted to "severe" levels again with an AQI of 420 on Saturday.
20 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi government offices switch to WFH for 50% employees
Amid the worsening air pollution crisis in the city, the Delhi government has announced a work-from-home (WFH) policy for 50% of its employees.
19 Nov 2024
Air PollutionExplained: What's artificial rain, can it help combat Delhi pollution
The national capital is reeling under a severe air pollution crisis, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching nearly 500 in some regions.
18 Nov 2024
CPCBDelhi air quality: AQI at this station above 1500
Delhi is battling a severe air pollution crisis as the AQI at multiple monitoring stations crossed 1500. This puts it in the "hazardous" category.
15 Nov 2024
AtishiAtishi announces new timings for government offices amid pollution crisis
In a bid to tackle the worsening air pollution in the city, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has announced staggered timings for government offices.
15 Nov 2024
DelhiNot Delhi—with 1600 AQI—this city is world's most polluted
Lahore, Pakistan, has dethroned New Delhi to become the world's most polluted city.
14 Nov 2024
Delhi GovernmentGRAP stage-3 anti-pollution measures in place in Delhi-NCR starting tomorrow
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has announced the implementation of the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR.
14 Nov 2024
DelhiWhy GRAP 3 anti-pollution measures won't be implemented in Delhi
Delhi's air quality has dropped to "severe" for the second consecutive day with an AQI of 428 at 9:00am on Thursday.
14 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexOver 300 flights delayed at Delhi airport: Report
Flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport were severely affected on Thursday as a thick layer of smog reduced visibility.
11 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality improves slightly, still 'very poor'
After a week of severe pollution, Delhi's air quality has improved slightly.
06 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality remains 'very poor' for 4th consecutive day
Delhi's air quality continued to remain in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day, with the Early Warning System for Delhi (EWS) noting unfavorable conditions for pollutant dispersion.
03 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi pollution jumps 65 times WHO safe limit post-Diwali
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorated drastically, hitting the "hazardous" level two days after Diwali on Sunday.
01 Nov 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Anti-Hindu' AAP government to blame for Delhi pollution: BJP
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, calling it "anti-Hindu" and responsible for the city's perennial air pollution.
01 Nov 2024
Air Quality IndexDelhi's air quality worsens as residents defy firecracker ban
The air quality in Delhi worsened considerably after Diwali celebrations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) plummeting to a "very poor" level of 359 on Friday morning.
31 Oct 2024
DelhiSmog engulfs Delhi, air quality in 'severe' category on Diwali
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Diwali morning.
18 Oct 2024
Air Quality IndexHaze engulfs Delhi, AQI set to worsen over weekend
Delhi's air quality has been on a steady decline, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) teetering on the edge of the "very poor" category.
14 Oct 2024
DelhiDelhi government imposes complete ban on firecrackers
The Delhi government has imposed a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including online sales), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers till January 1, 2025.
25 Sep 2024
CPCBDelhi prepares for artificial rain to combat peak pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced plans for artificial rain in the capital between November 1 and 15, a period when pollution levels are expected to peak.
15 Sep 2024
Arvind KejriwalWho will be Delhi's next CM after Kejriwal's resignation?
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced his decision to resign from his position in two days.
09 Sep 2024
Delhi PoliceDelhi government bans firecrackers until January 1, 2025
The Delhi government has imposed a ban on the production, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital until January 1, 2025.
30 Aug 2024
DelhiHere's how Delhi is planning to combat winter air pollution
The Delhi government is developing a "Winter Action Plan" to combat recurring air pollution in the national capital.
02 Aug 2024
Atishi13 children 'mysteriously' die at Delhi shelter home: Report
Thirteen children have died under mysterious circumstances within a span of 20 days at Asha Kiran, a shelter home for the mentally challenged run by the Delhi government.
04 Jul 2024
Jairam RameshWill Congress-AAP contest assembly polls together? Jairam Ramesh responds
The Congress on Thursday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for the upcoming assembly elections in Delhi and Haryana.
14 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP launches new 'washing machine' campaign to attack BJP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday launched a new campaign—"washing machine ka kaala jaadu," to "expose the Bharatiya Janata Party's anti-corruption poll plank."
19 Apr 2024
Amanatullah KhanNot arrested, was called for questioning by ED: AAP's Amanatullah
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan left the Delhi office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after a grueling 12-hour interrogation, after midnight on Friday.
03 Apr 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP announces 'samuhik upwas' to protest against Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday announced a 'Samuhik Upwas' (community fasting) on Sunday (April 7) at Jantar Mantar in Delhi.
27 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalIndia calls US diplomat over remarks on Kejriwal's arrest
The Acting Deputy Chief of Mission for the United States, Gloria Berbena, was called to a meeting at the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday.
27 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi Assembly session today, 1st since Kejriwal's arrest
The Delhi Assembly will convene on Wednesday, marking its first session since the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
26 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi CM Arvind Kejriwal issues 2nd order from jail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued his second order from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody jail on Tuesday.
25 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalAAP launches social media 'DP campaign' over Arvind Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) launched a social media campaign on Monday to protest against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
22 Mar 2024
Arvind KejriwalArvind Kejriwal's family put under 'house arrest': Gopal Rai
Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi Minister Gopal Rai on Friday claimed that the family of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal—who was arrested a day earlier—has been put under "house arrest."
27 Feb 2024
Arvind KejriwalLok Sabha elections: AAP announces candidates for Delhi, Haryana
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday announced the names of candidates for four Lok Sabha seats in Delhi and one in Haryana.
21 Feb 2024
Mamata BanerjeeSandeshkhali unrest: BJP hits out at Mamata, opposition
Expressing concern over the unrest in Sandeshkhali, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee.
25 Dec 2023
DelhiCold wave: Delhi flight operations hit, thick fog reduces visibility
Delhi residents woke up to a chilly morning with heavy fog on Monday as the cold wave intensified across North India.
30 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: AAP to start campaign seeking opinion on Kejriwal's arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to commence its signature "Mai Bhi Kejriwal" campaign from Friday, seeking public opinion on whether Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal should continue governing from jail or resign if arrested.
27 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution: Here's what is worsening air quality
After showing a slight improvement over the past week, Delhi's air quality on Monday again nosedived, as thick smog covered the national capital.
23 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's AQI expected to improve, GRAP III in place
Delhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, said on Thursday that the city's air quality, as per experts, will improve within the next two to three days.
17 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality still in 'severe' category, AQI at 404
Delhiites woke up to a thick layer of smog covering the national capital's skies again as the air quality on Friday morning remained in the "severe" category.
16 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi government sets up 6-member STF to implement GRAP
The Delhi government formed a six-member special task force on Thursday to oversee strict implementation of the measures listed in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), Environment Minister Gopal Rai said.
15 Nov 2023
DelhiSmog engulfs Delhi, air quality remains 'severe' days after Diwali
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) remained in the "severe" category on Wednesday for the second consecutive day.
14 Nov 2023
Shehzad PoonawallaDelhi pollution: AAP blames 'patakas, parali' for deterioration, BJP reacts
As Delhi's air quality turned "severe" on Tuesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) engaged in a blame game with Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government over the worsening air pollution levels.
13 Nov 2023
Kapil Mishra'Proud of Delhi' for bursting crackers on Diwali: BJP's Mishra
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kapil Mishra triggered a controversy after he praised the people of Delhi for burning crackers in the capital despite the ongoing pollution crisis in the city.
12 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: Amid 'poor' air quality, government issues 2nd pre-Diwali advisory
The Delhi government released a pre-Diwali advisory on Sunday, providing general guidelines, including "dos and don'ts," for people to follow during the festivities.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi health department issues advisory amid pollution crisis
The health department of Delhi issued a health advisory on Saturday as air quality stayed in the "poor" category in several parts of the national capital.
11 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi's air quality 'poor' despite rain, DU advances winter break
Delhi's air quality remained in the "poor" range despite some relief from rain on Friday, per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
10 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi: SC rejects proposal to extend odd-even scheme to taxis
The Supreme Court (SC) rejected the Delhi government's proposal to extend the odd-even rule to taxis on Friday.
10 Nov 2023
DelhiOdd-even rule won't come into effect for now: Delhi government
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday announced that its odd-even rule for vehicles will not come into effect after the national capital's air quality improved due to rain.
09 Nov 2023
DelhiKnow about Delhi government's 'artificial rain' plan to combat pollution
The Delhi government is planning to use "artificial rain" on November 20-21 in an attempt to combat the increasing pollution levels in the national capital.
