BJP allocates two Delhi assembly poll seats to allies JD(U) and LJP (Ram Vilas). JD(U) to contest from Burari and LJP from Deoli. BJP fields additional 9 candidates, including Shikha Rai and Anil Vashishth. Elections for the 70-member assembly are scheduled for February 5, with results on February 8. Candidates must file nominations by January 17.
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Arvind Kejriwal accuses Congress of secret collaboration with BJP, after Ashok Gehlot calls AAP their main opposition in Delhi elections. Gehlot denies the claims, asserting Congress aims to win. The controversy follows a heated exchange and allegations from both parties, with AAP and Congress locked in a critical rivalry.
Fourteen toll collection agencies are banned for two years for irregularities in highway-user fee collection, with performance securities of over Rs 100 crore forfeited. The NHAI plans to implement AI-powered audit cameras and a variable UPI payment system to curb toll fraud and ensure accurate transactions.
Following the expulsion of six Muslim workers from the BJP's Amroha unit for alleged criminal involvement, including a 'love jihad' case, the Uttar Pradesh minority morcha will intensify background checks of its members. State minority morcha chief Basit Ali announced a comprehensive assessment of grassroots functionaries' credentials, with expulsion for those with criminal records.
Bhaskar Das, a media veteran with a distinguished 40-year career, has passed away from cancer. Notable for his 32-year tenure at BCCL, he held leadership roles including President and Board Member. He significantly contributed to BCCL’s growth, Republic TV and Zee Media. He was also involved in academia as a mentor at MICA, inspiring many in media and entertainment.
AAP Punjab leader Neel Garg criticized Congress leaders for holding meetings in Delhi, despite accusing AAP of being Delhi-centric. He pointed out the contradiction in their actions and questioned their focus on Punjab's issues. Garg claimed AAP, under CM Bhagwant Mann, is dedicatedly working for Punjab’s development, unlike Congress's disconnected approach.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted Artificial Intelligence's significance at a global AI summit in Paris, emphasizing equitable AI distribution, especially to the Global South, and the development of unbiased, people-centric applications. He addressed employment concerns, stressed workforce skill enhancement, and discussed India's AI-driven public infrastructure. Modi called for collective responsibility in shaping AI's future.
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A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of a resident doctor. His mother, in her 70s, expressed relief that the death penalty was not given. Speaking through her closed door, she acknowledged the decision made by the police and judiciary.