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BJP Picks Rekha Gupta: Woman Driver For Delhi Double Engine
Update on : Feb 20, 2025 00:03 (IST)The Delhi government will be led by a woman Chief Minister again as the BJP zeroed in Rekha Gupta, its first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh, for the Chief Minister's post. The decision was taken at a meeting of the party's legislature party this evening. Ms Gupta succeeds Aam Aadmi Party's Atishi after the BJP ended the 10-year-rule of Arvind Kejriwal's party in the recently concluded assembly election. The formal announcement came from the X handle of the Delhi BJP. "Hearty congratulations and best wishes to Mrs. Rekha Gupta ji on being elected the leader of the Delhi BJP Legislative Party. We have full faith that the state will progress under your leadership," read a rough translation of their Hindi post.
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SC Slams 'Beerbiceps', Time For Online Regulation?
Update on : Feb 18, 2025 23:29 (IST)The Supreme court today castigated YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia for his distasteful remarks on an online show, describing them as "vulgar" and even saying he should feel "ashamed" of his actions. After strong criticisms, the top court granted interim protection from arrest, to Allahabadia with no further cases permitted to be filed against him and put a gag order on any further content creation by Ranveer Allahabadia or others involved in the controversy. The court has even asked government view on regulation of online content. Should cringe content and stupidity lead to imprisonment? Censorship or Should an example be made out of these content creators, a lesson be taught to them but a lesson where we the people are ready to pay the price and discount some degree of freedom of expression.
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Faceoff Over US Funding
Update on : Feb 18, 2025 00:24 (IST)The BJP and the Congress are taking sharp jabs at each other over reports that the United States through its global aid body, USAID - budgeted $21 million for "voter turnout in India" in 2012. The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk announced a series of expenditure cuts, including $21 million allocated for "voter turnout in India." BJP leader Amit Malviya termed the grant an "external interference" in India's elections. He questioned who the beneficiary was, asserting that it was "not the ruling party for sure."He claimed that the now cancelled programme was a pointer to the previous Congress-led UPA government allegedly enabling infiltration of Indian institutions by forces opposed to the country's interests. Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday took to social media to sharply rebut the allegations, remarking that in 2012, when the grant was allegedly made, it was the Congress and not the BJP that was in power, but that it was the latter that came to power.
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2nd Kumbh Related Stampede: Who Is Responsible For 'Mismanagement'?
Update on : Feb 16, 2025 23:02 (IST)At least 18 people died after a huge rush of passengers, caused by two delayed trains and a special Express train to Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, led to a stampede at the New Delhi Railway station on Saturday night. While eyewitnesses claimed that a last-minute platform change announcement for the special train to Prayagraj caused panic before the deadly stampede, the Railways has denied any such change.
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No Quick End To Ukraine-Russia War?
Update on : Feb 15, 2025 22:35 (IST)Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday insisted that no decisions should be taken on ending Russia's war without Kyiv and Europe as the United States pushes to open talks with Moscow. "No decisions about Ukraine without Ukraine, no decisions about Europe without Europe. Europe must have a seat at the table," Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference. US President Donald Trump blindsided Ukraine and its European allies by agreeing this week to meet Russia's counterpart Vladimir Putin to start talks on ending the conflict.
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PM Modi In Paris: Deals & Dialogue: AI To Aircraft
Update on : Feb 10, 2025 23:59 (IST)Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a significant three-day visit to France where he will co-chair the AI Action Summit alongside President Emmanuel Macron. This visit underscores the deepening strategic partnership between India and France, focusing on technology, defense, and cultural ties. The summit aims to foster innovation in AI, with discussions on sustainable technology and global governance. Experts discuss the significance of PM's visit.
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"We Don't Need Billions To Create An AI Model": Ex Minister
Update on : Feb 10, 2025 23:58 (IST)While talking to NDTV ahead of the AI summit in Paris, former union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, "We don't need billions to create an AI model." He also talks about the "transformational" impact AI will have across all sectors.
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'Capital' Chief Minister Suspense: Trusted War Horse Or A Surprise Choice?
Update on : Feb 9, 2025 22:15 (IST)The Delhi Assembly Elections have delivered a decisive verdict, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. The Bharatiya Janata Party has emerged victorious, winning 48 out of 70 seats, while the Aam Aadmi Party secured 22 seats. This outcome is a remarkable turnaround for the BJP, which had won only eight seats in the previous election. The big question remains, 'Who will be the next Delhi Chief Minister?'
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Delhi Decides: Exit Sign For AAP?
Update on : Feb 5, 2025 23:22 (IST)Will the just-concluded assembly elections spell the end of the dream run by Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party in the national capital? A overwhelming majority of exit polls -- eight out of 10 -- appear to think so, with two giving the party a chance and one tentatively giving it half a chance. Matrize has predicted an outer margin of 37 seats for AAP -- two more than the halfway mark of 35 in the 70-member assembly. Two others -- WeePreside and Mind Brink -- have predicted a third term for Mr Kejriwal's party.
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Deepseek Gives US Deep Shock: Dragon Disruptor In AI War?
Update on : Jan 29, 2025 00:07 (IST)DeepSeek, the AI that's more than meets the eye! This Chinese-developed AI isn't just pushing the boundaries of technology but also raising eyebrows with its content control. DeepSeek appears to censor critical views on China's leadership and pivotal events like the Tiananmen Square tragedy. What does this mean for free speech and the global tech landscape? Experts discuss.
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PM-Trump Dostana: A Force For Good
Update on : Jan 27, 2025 22:20 (IST)A week into the new Washington administration, PM Modi today had a telephonic conversion with 47th US President Donald Trump. The Prime Minister underscored that New Delhi remains committed to a "mutually beneficial and trusted partnership" with Washington. What is in store for India-US relationship?
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First Yogi Adityanath, Then Amit Shah, Next PM At Maha Kumbh. What's Opposition's Plan?
Update on : Jan 27, 2025 22:20 (IST)Union Home Minister Amit Shah today took a holy dip at the Sangam during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also joined Mr Shah during the sacred ritual. After performing the ritualistic dip, Amit Shah emphasized the unifying power of the Maha Kumbh. The Maha Kumbh, considered one of the most significant spiritual gatherings, continues to draw millions of devotees from across the world. Does the opposition have an answer to BJP's saffron surge?
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