BJP MP Anurag Thakur celebrated the party's significant victory in the Delhi Assembly elections, expressing gratitude to the voters and vowing to fulfill all promises. BJP won 48 seats, marking their return to power in Delhi after 27 years. AAP secured 22 seats, while Congress failed to win any. Thakur emphasized trust in PM Modi's governance.
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A police report states that the majority of attacks on minorities in Bangladesh since August 2024 were politically motivated. With 1,769 incidents reported, police confirmed 1,234 as political, 20 as communal, and 161 as false. Over 100 individuals have been arrested and the government pledges zero tolerance towards communal violence.
A GSLV rocket successfully launched the NVS-02 navigation satellite, marking ISRO's 100th mission. This mission was the first under ISRO Chairman V Narayanan's leadership. The rocket, equipped with an indigenous cryogenic stage, lifted off from the second launch pad at 6.23 am on Wednesday, following the success of its predecessor, GSLV-F12.
Tejashwi Yadav has intensified attacks on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, labeling him as 'Pair Pakadva Mukhya Mantri' and accusing him of prioritizing his position over Bihar's welfare. Tejashwi criticized Nitish over the alleged relocation of key institutions from Bihar to Karnataka and accused the BJP of political vendetta through the ED questioning of his family.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's visit to India was described as unprecedented and landmark. During the visit, she and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed various topics including trade, free trade agreements, digital green technologies, and supply chains. They aimed to finalize the India-EU Free Trade Agreement within the year.
International visitors at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj express admiration for India's hospitality, spirituality, and cultural diversity. Pedro James from Brazil and Ronny Luke from New Jersey praise the event's unique experience and beauty, while Natalia Shayk from Russia highlights the confluence of faith and traditions. Vikas Dhar from the US reflects on the inclusivity of the event.
Bangladesh is awaiting India's response regarding the appointment of a new high commissioner to India, with a typical timeframe of three to four months. The Bangladeshi foreign ministry has no information on former PM Sheikh Hasina's citizenship status in India. Reports on bilateral agreements have been made public.
Congress MP Gowaal K Padavi has called for banning the Chinese AI app DeepSeek in India, citing its refusal to acknowledge Arunachal Pradesh as part of India. He urged the Ministry of External Affairs to issue a notice to China, stressing the development of indigenous AI technology instead of relying on foreign tech.
Prakash Karat, senior CPI(M) leader, called for a ban on foreign funding in India's democratic system, criticizing the BJP government’s handling of US deportations of Indian citizens. He also condemned the government for not addressing the mistreatment of citizens during deportation. Karat demanded the resignation of railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw over the recent stampede incidents at Maha Kumbh and Delhi Railway station, blaming the government’s failure to ensure safety.
Chiranjeevi faced backlash for his comments about wanting a male grandchild to carry on the family legacy. His remarks were labeled as sexist and misogynistic, sparking outrage on social media. Critics pointed out that daughters are equally capable of upholding the family legacy.