Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi's chief minister at Ramlila Maidan, attended by PM Modi and prominent leaders. As the fourth woman to take the role, Gupta's cabinet reflects a balance of regional and caste representation. The event emphasized NDA unity and concluded with the national anthem.
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Four individuals were apprehended in Bangladesh on Saturday for their involvement in the vandalism and destruction of Hindu properties, including the Loknath temple, in Sunamganj district earlier this month. The violence stemmed from a controversial Facebook post, leading to the arrest of the initial poster and subsequent unrest.
Virat Kohli, struggling with form, resumed training with Sanjay Bangar, his former batting coach, in Mumbai ahead of his Ranji Trophy comeback after 12 years. Kohli will play for Delhi against Railways. He scored 190 runs in five Tests in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kohli will join Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and others in domestic cricket action.
Congress has announced its third guarantee, Yuva Udaan Yojana, promising Rs 8,500 monthly for one year to every educated unemployed youth in Delhi if elected. This follows earlier pledges including Pyari Didi Yojana for women and Jeevan Raksha Yojana for health insurance.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) allows Aadhaar cardholders to update their information online for free until December 14, 2024, via the myAadhaar portal.
Mohammed Shami's five-wicket haul against Bangladesh in India's Champions Trophy opener highlighted his continued wicket-taking prowess, especially in ICC tournaments. Shami, who overcame a year-long recovery following an injury, became India's highest wicket-taker in 50-over ICC events, surpassing Zaheer Khan's record.
Opposition parties continued their protests in and outside Parliament over issues like duplicate EPIC numbers, the three-language formula, and delimitation. TMC, Congress, and BJD walked out of Rajya Sabha, while TMC and BJD approached the Election Commission. DMK MPs protested the three-language policy, and Congress MPs from Tamil Nadu joined them.
The Great Indian Kapil Show featured an emotional reunion between Bollywood star Govinda and his nephew Krushna Abhishek after a seven-year estrangement. With guests Shakti Kapoor and Chunky Panday, the episode highlighted their reconciliation and performances, capturing heartfelt moments. Krushna expressed excitement and nervousness about performing in front of his uncle, reflecting their restored bond.
SC criticizes Punjab and Haryana HC for reversing an acquittal order without a hearing, attributing the error to the Haryana govt's public prosecutor's failure. Justices ordered Rs 5 lakh compensation for the wrongful conviction and noted procedural and legal defects in the HC's approach.
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw supported the summons issued to comedian Kunal Kamra for comments on Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde, underlining the importance of balancing constitutional rights with safeguards. Vaishnaw also announced India's forthcoming introduction of its first indigenous semiconductor chip amid a growing electronics manufacturing sector.