Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav stated that the recent Assembly poll results demonstrate the citizens' rejection of Arvind Kejriwal's politics. AAP lost to BJP, securing only 22 seats while BJP won 48. Yadav acknowledged Congress's defeat and committed to reviewing and improving their strategy, noting a slight improvement in their vote share from 4.3% to 6.39%.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge admitted that while the party highlighted crucial issues like pollution and development against AAP, they failed to secure the public's mandate in the Delhi assembly polls. Despite creating an opposing atmosphere, Congress did not win any seats for the third consecutive time. Kharge emphasized the need for further hard work and public engagement.
A fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's bungalow revealed large sums of unaccounted cash, prompting the Supreme Court collegium to recommend his transfer. The incident raised concerns about judicial accountability and corruption, leading to discussions in the Rajya Sabha. Justice Varma did not hold court, and his transfer to the Allahabad High Court is under consideration.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed concerns over the hiring of retired individuals and the extension of government officials' tenures, suggesting it hinders career progression for others. Speaking at the National Conference of State Public Service Commissions in Bengaluru, Dhankhar emphasized the importance of objectivity and non-favoritism in public service appointments.
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A miscreant, Ganisetti Gangadhar, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, trespassed into the house of former minister Mudragada Padmanabham with a tractor, causing damage and threatening him. The incident took place in Kakinada district. Police arrested the accused, and YSRCP leaders demanded Janasena chief's response, as the accused claimed Janasena membership.
Maldives' speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla, leading a delegation, visited India's Parliament, where Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar welcomed them. Abdulla praised India's use of AI and digitization and sought technological support for Maldives' Parliament archives. Birla assured assistance and highlighted India's strong cultural and economic ties with Maldives. The visit reinforces India's "Neighbourhood First" policy, with ongoing cooperation through a... Expand
The debate on work hours in India escalates as L&T chairman S N Subrahmanyan advocates a 90-hour week, sparking online backlash. His remarks highlight intense work expectations contrasting with global norms, echoing sentiments from other tech leaders like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. The company supports his views, citing nation-building ambitions.
A special court in Mumbai issued non-bailable warrants on Wednesday against gangster Anmol Bishnoi and two others in the NCP leader Baba Siddique murder case. The court noted Bishnoi is absconding and likely to evade summons. Similar warrants were issued for Shubham Lonkar and Mohammad Yasin Akhtar. Bishnoi, suspected to be in the US or Canada, is also linked to the Salman Khan firing case. Siddique was shot dead on October 12, 2024.
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