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Bhasker Mishra

Bhasker Mishra

Bhasker Mishra is a Senior Editor at India TV with over two decades of field reporting experience. Throughout his career, he has reported extensively on politics, elections, governance, and national development, delivering impactful and exclusive stories from the ground. Over the years, he has especially kept close track of the evolving political landscape of Delhi and Punjab, covering state governments, major political parties, and key developments that have shaped public discourse in both states. Known for his deep understanding of governance and grassroots realities, Bhasker combines sharp political insight with on-the-ground reportage, bringing clarity and context to some of the most consequential stories in India's news landscape.

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Gyanvapi mosque case: Varanasi court orders to conduct video survey again, sets May 17 as deadline
India | May 12, 2022, 03:26 PM IST
The Gyanvapi Masjid is located adjacent to the famed Kashi Vishwanath temple in Varanasi. It shares a boundary wall with the temple.
BJP leader Tajinder Bagga arrested by Punjab Police from his Delhi residence
India | May 06, 2022, 12:08 PM IST
Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was on Friday morning arrested by the Punjab Police in connection with a case filed against him by AAP leader Sunny Singh.
Delhi govt issues detailed guidelines for schools amid surge in Covid-19 cases | Check details
India | Apr 22, 2022, 02:59 PM IST
Delhi govt asks schools to conduct daily symptoms check, create quarantine rooms, thermal scan among other protocols in guidelines amid rising infections.

Kumar Vishwas 'warns' CM Bhagwant Mann after Punjab Police registers FIR against him
India | Apr 20, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
Kumar Vishwas, a former confidante of Arvind Kejriwal, had kicked up a controversy during assembly elections by alleging that the AAP national convenor was ‘ready to take support’ from fringe and separatist elements to win the Punjab elections.
Covid-19: Schools in Delhi won't shut, wearing face masks now compulsory
India | Apr 20, 2022, 04:25 PM IST
According to the Delhi government's health bulletin on Tuesday, 632 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours. The number of hospitalisations, however, is very low and deaths due to Covid are negligible.
'Will quit politics if...': Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's new challenge to BJP
India | Mar 23, 2022, 01:46 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal exuded confidence that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will dethrone the BJP in the MCD if polls are held on time.

Punjab: AAP govt declares public holiday on March 23 on occasion of Shaheed Diwas
India | Mar 22, 2022, 12:53 PM IST
Shaheed Diwas is observed on March 23 to pay tribute to freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.
AAP picks Harbhajan Singh, Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak for Rajya Sabha from Punjab
India | Mar 21, 2022, 04:33 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party formed its government in Punjab, the first state outside Delhi, under the leadership of Bhagwant Mann recently.
Punjab Elections 2022: AAP's CM candidate Bhagwant Mann to contest from Dhuri seat
Elections | Jan 20, 2022, 03:48 PM IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal has named Bhagwant Mann as the party’s chief ministerial face for the upcoming assembly elections in Punjab.

With Yellow alert in place, Delhi metro capacity down to 200 per train from 2400
India | Dec 30, 2021, 08:42 PM IST
The Delhi government, in its new guidelines, said that only 50% seating capacity will be allowed in the metros, and standing will not be allowed. With the new restrictions, each coach can only accommodate about 25 passengers.
Centre orders CBI inquiry in 1000 low-floor buses purchase by Kejriwal govt; AAP responds
India | Aug 21, 2021, 10:50 AM IST
Alleging a scam involving crores by the Delhi Transport Corporation, BJP Rohini MLA Vijender Gupta had approached the L-G for an inquiry committee to be set up. L-G Anil Baijal had then referred the case to the Home Ministry.
Delhi Cabinet approves salary hike for MLAs to Rs 30,000 per month
India | Aug 03, 2021, 02:15 PM IST
The salary of Delhi’s MLAs hasn’t increased since 10 years and hence the Kejriwal government had requested the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that their salary and allowances be at par with MLAs of other states

Colonel Ajay Kothiyal may be AAP's CM candidate in Uttarakhand
India | Jul 22, 2021, 04:36 PM IST
An Indian Army veteran and former principal of Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) at Uttarkashi, Colonel Kothiyal had joined the AAP, this year, on April 20.
Delhi government comes up with 'Graded Response Action Plan' to fight any urge in Covid cases
India | Jul 09, 2021, 09:49 PM IST
The national capital recorded 81 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths due to the disease on Friday, according to data shared by the Delhi health department.
Sweltering heat pushes Delhi's power demand to over 7000 MW - highest in 2 years
India | Jul 01, 2021, 06:43 PM IST
Delhi's peak power demand crossed 7000 MW, 7026 MW to be precise today. This is the highest power consumption in the capital city in last two years.

Doorstep ration delivery scheme: Kejriwal seeks L-G's approval again
India | Jun 17, 2021, 03:41 PM IST
The central government had blocked plans to launch the scheme in Delhi citing that the AAP government had not sought its approval on the same.
Centre stops Delhi's ration home delivery scheme again, says AAP didn't take approval
India | Jun 05, 2021, 06:24 PM IST
Notably, the scheme which was supposed to kick off next week, would have provided ration to 72 lakh families.
Delhi Covid death toll: 16,593 cremations took place between April 1 to May 17, MCD data shows
India | May 19, 2021, 03:14 PM IST
As per the data shared by the municipal corporation, maximum number of dead bodies, over 700 were cremated in April-end, while the number gradually reduced since Mid-may.
Delhi cabinet approves financial assistance scheme of Rs 5,000 to auto-taxi drivers amid pandemic
India | May 14, 2021, 11:36 PM IST
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government on Friday approved financial assistance scheme of Rs 5,000 for auto-taxi drivers in the national capital as the country goes through the pandemic affecting livelihoods.
Covid-19: Delhi government readies plan for home delivery of medical oxygen, Check details
India | May 06, 2021, 02:32 PM IST
Delhi government will deliver medical oxygen to Covid-19 patients who are under home isolation.