With the BJP's decisive win, the focus now shifts to selecting the next Delhi chief minister. Key contenders are Parvesh Verma, Vijender Gupta, Virendra Sachdeva, Harish Khurana, and Bansuri Swaraj. The decision is likely to be made after PM Modi's return from the US. The BJP may choose an unexpected candidate to ensure better control.
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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met the parents of the R G Kar Medical College medic who was raped and murdered in August last year. He expressed solidarity with the family and promised support. Bhagwat also discussed the organization's future roadmap with South Bengal RSS functionaries during his visit.
Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil hinted at the possible discussion of the caste census report in the next cabinet meeting. The report, submitted last year, faced objections from Vokkaligas and Lingayats, calling it unscientific. The findings, collected by 1.6 lakh officials, remain unpublished and are considered politically sensitive.
After BJP candidate Parvesh Verma is leading in the New Delhi assembly constituency after 12 out of 13 rounds of counting, surpassing AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal, Verma's family expressed their joy, with his wife, Swati Singh Verma, saying that the victory shows the trust people of Delhi have put in BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The BJP accused opposition parties of misleading Muslims over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, asserting that it aims to enhance transparency and prevent misuse of waqf properties. Protests led by AIMPLB, with opposition MPs joining, saw AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi warning NDA allies against supporting the bill. Congress MP Mohammad Jawed alleged a conspiracy to seize waqf lands. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya dismissed opposition claims as fearmongering, assuring that no waqf property with clear titles would... Expand
US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, discussed the potential for strengthened ties between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President-elect Donald Trump. While unsure about Modi's invitation to Trump's swearing-in, he noted the leaders' strong camaraderie and anticipated future meetings to further the evolving India-US partnership.
A Supreme Court delegation, led by Justice BR Gavai, has reached Manipur's Imphal to inspect relief camps amid ongoing ethnic violence. Their visit aims to assess and boost legal and humanitarian aid. Authorities are addressing a recent tragic incident involving the suspected rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in a Churachandpur relief camp.
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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath stated that those who respect sanatan dharma can visit Mahakumbh regardless of religion. This response addressed demands to prohibit Muslims from attending the event. Yogi warned those with destructive intentions and criticized entities dividing the nation or illegally acquiring Waqf property.
PM Modi emphasizes peace and non-violence in his address at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention, referencing India's historical commitment through figures like Ashoka. He praises the Indian diaspora for upholding Indian values and proposes preserving their history through documentation and research.