Ramdas Athawale, chief of the Republican Party of India (Athawale), expressed disappointment over being excluded from the Maharashtra cabinet expansion despite promises from CM Devendra Fadnavis. Athawale, a Union minister, highlighted his party's contribution to the Mahayuti alliance's victory and reiterated his demand for a ministerial berth, citing the significant Dalit vote share they secured.
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SN Subrahmanyan, chairman and managing director of Larsen and Toubro, highlights the reluctance of labourers to work due to welfare schemes and comfort preferences. This labour shortage challenges India's infrastructure growth. Similarly, engineering graduates and IT employees are unwilling to relocate or work from offices.
IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru have appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain, effective from the 2025 season. Patidar was reportedly chosen after consultations with senior Indian players in the RCB setup. His leadership led Madhya Pradesh to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final last year, showcasing his potential.
BJP secured four out of nine seats for its female candidates in the Delhi assembly elections, while AAP won one. Despite the highest female participation in decades with 95 women candidates, only five women were elected compared to eight in 2020. BJP's successful candidates include Shikha Roy, Neelam Pahalwan, Rekha Gupta, and Poonam Sharma.
Delhi Election Results 2025: Delhi's 2025 assembly election results saw the BJP winning 48 seats against AAP's 22, with BJP securing a historic mandate. Three of the highest victory margins belonged to AAP candidates, while the lowest margins were from BJP, including Tarvinder Singh Marwah defeating AAP leader Manish Sisodia.
Following a revelation in a chargesheet about a plot to kill Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, bulletproof glasses were installed at his Mumbai residence. The chargesheet indicated Khan was the Bishnoi gang's primary target. While earlier, gunmen fired shots at his house, the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique was a fallback plan after failing to assassinate Khan.
India clinched a 3-0 ODI series sweep over England with a 142-run win in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill's 112 propelled India to 356, while Arshdeep Singh's early strike led to England's collapse. An amusing off-field moment occurred when players forgot the trophy during celebrations. Gill emerged as the series' top scorer, highlighting India's preparation for the Champions Trophy.
India skipper Rohit Sharma's leadership and batting in Test cricket is under scrutiny. With suggestions of retirement and decisions regarding his role, especially after recent poor performances, the timing of any such decision remains uncertain. Key strategic choices, including team dynamics with coach Gambhir and Bowler Bumrah's role, are central to this conundrum.
Eddie Jordan, who passed away at 76, was instrumental in Michael Schumacher's legendary Formula One career. In 1991, he gave Schumacher his debut at the Belgian Grand Prix. Despite losing Schumacher to Benetton, their friendship endured. Jordan respected the Schumacher family's privacy after Michael's 2013 accident, acknowledging the immense strain on his wife, Corinna.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new tax regime and significant reforms to ease compliance for the middle class and senior citizens. Key highlights include a nil tax slab up to Rs 12 lakh, rationalisation of TDS and TCS limits, and extended compliance periods for charitable trusts.