Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union elections for 2024-25 are scheduled for April 25, with results on April 28, following student protests over delays. The election process includes nomination filings on April 15, a presidential debate on April 23, and a no-campaign day on April 24. Last year's elections saw the United Left alliance winning three central panel posts.
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In Ayodhya, Friday prayers at mosques will take place after 2 pm due to Holi celebrations this week. Chief cleric Mohammad Haneef urged the Muslim community to be patient and celebrate Holi with respect. Adequate security arrangements are in place, and peace committee meetings ensure peaceful festivities. Similar adjustments are seen in various parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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
Krishna Nagar is a key constituency in Delhi, with notable electoral history in the 2020, 2015, and 2013 legislative assembly elections. S K Bagga of Aam Aadmi Party emerged victorious in the last two elections, while Dr. Harsh Vardhan of BJP won in 2013. The next election is scheduled for February 2025.
After 10 years, the women and child development ministry is set to present its tableau at the Republic Day parade, focusing on 'women-led development'. The tableau will highlight the role of Indian women in the 'Viksit Bharat' vision and mark significant milestones such as the 10th anniversary of the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' scheme and 50 years of anganwadi services.
The appointment of Rajiv Gauba and SK Mishra has heightened expectations of the government filling several key vacancies, including revenue secretary and RBI deputy governor. Many posts have been vacant for months, with some positions facing upcoming vacancies.
Arvind Kejriwal's claim that Ramesh Bidhuri is the BJP's chief ministerial candidate for Delhi has been denied by Bidhuri, who called it baseless. Bidhuri accused Kejriwal of misleading propaganda and reiterated his commitment to serving the people and the Bharatiya Janata Party without seeking any post.
Professor Manoj Kumar Tiwari officially assumed charge as the director of IIM Mumbai for a second term, with a focus on research, leadership, and strategic collaborations. Tiwari thanked the Board and faculty for their support and emphasized innovation and academic excellence in his vision.
US companies Harley-Davidson and Tesla, despite President Trump's push for lower Indian import duties, prefer manufacturing outside the US. Harley imports its bikes from Thailand, and Tesla will ship its cars from Germany due to locational advantages and economies of scale. India's recent customs duty cuts are unlikely to change these import strategies.