Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh criticized AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, comparing him to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and accusing him of corruption. Singh also dismissed Lalu's recent comments and criticized his governance in Bihar, highlighting the progress made under Nitish Kumar.
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The Election Commission of India has made a historic move by releasing the world's largest electoral dataset. It includes 42 reports on the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and 14 reports each for four state assembly elections. The data offers insights on voters, polling stations, voter turnout, and party performances. It highlights increased women and third-gender voter participation.
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The road transport ministry has mandated that speed limits and vehicle logos be painted on expressways and National Highways every 10 km to guide drivers. New guidelines also require larger signage at frequent intervals, placement of 'no parking' signage every 5 km, and display of emergency helpline numbers to enhance driving safety.
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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Justin Trudeau led Canada for nine years, navigating crises like the pandemic and trade renegotiations with the US. As one of the few leaders to win three consecutive terms, his tenure was marked by his feminist stance and gender-parity cabinets. However, internal conflicts, notably with ex-finance minister Chrystia Freeland, ultimately ended his leadership.
The government plans to expand 25,000 km of two-lane highways to four lanes within the next two years, with an investment of Rs 10 lakh crore. Traffic threshold criteria for expansion have been revised for smoother traffic flow, and the detailed project reports for 3,500 km have been prepared.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sonamarg tunnel, initiating significant infrastructure projects in Jammu and Kashmir to boost tourism and reduce travel time between Srinagar and Leh. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari outlined plans for highways, tunnels, and ropeways, focusing on major connectivity improvements. Key projects include ropeways for prominent temples and the 14-km Zojila tunnel, enhancing all-season connectivity and regional development.
Rekha Gupta has been appointed as the new chief minister of Delhi after a decision at the BJP legislature party meeting. Gupta, representing Shalimar Bagh, becomes the fourth woman to hold this position in the capital and will be sworn in on Thursday.