As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.
22 March,2025 09:21 PM IST
A massive fire broke out early this morning at the furniture shops in Azad Chowk, located in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The blaze erupted around 5:00 AM in the Central Naka area, which is known for selling furniture and vehicle spare parts. Several shops were gutted by the flames. Fire tenders rushed to the spot and worked tirelessly to bring the fire under control. Tankers of water were brought in to assist with the firefighting efforts as a large crowd gathered outside the burning shops. Footage from the scene showed the charred remains of the affected shops. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. Inspector Dilip provided a brief update on the situation, confirming that the fire has been brought under control, but the cause remains unclear. The Central Naka area has suffered significant damage, but thankfully, no casualties have been reported so far.
20 March,2025 11:21 AM IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon arrived in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit, where he was welcomed at the airport by Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, SP Singh Baghel. On March 17, Luxon paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, honoring the leader’s enduring legacy. During his visit, the Prime Minister is also set to participate in the prestigious Raisina Dialogue, where he will serve as the chief guest and keynote speaker. The dialogue, which focuses on global and regional issues, will take place in New Delhi from March 17 to 19. Luxon's visit underscores the strengthening of diplomatic ties between New Zealand and India, with discussions expected to center around trade, regional security, and international cooperation.
17 March,2025 03:24 PM IST
Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta suspends 5 AAP MLAs from the Legislative Assembly for the whole day. 11 AAP MLAs, including LoP Atishi, have been suspended by Speaker Vijender Gupta.
25 February,2025 12:00 PM IST
Rekha Gupta officially took the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) during the opening session of the 8th Legislative Assembly on Monday. She entered the Delhi Assembly with a strong sense of confidence, smiling and flashing a victory sign to show her success. Along with her, Parvesh Verma, who serves as a Delhi Minister, also swore in as a Member of the Legislative Assembly. This was an important event, marking the beginning of their term in the assembly. Both of them will now play roles in making decisions that affect the city of Delhi.
24 February,2025 01:14 PM IST
In the case related to the murder of 2 people in the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots, the court has reserved order on quantum of sentence against Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar. Advocate Kamna Vohra said, "Today, in the case pertaining to Sajjan Kumar, before Kaveri Baweja, Special CBI Judge, the court had to hear the arguments on the point of sentence in this case... We handed over our compilation and written synopsis on behalf of the complainant to the court, which has been taken on record... The defence counsel has also been directed to file their written submission within 2 days... The court has fixed the date for pronouncement of order on the point of sentence on 25th of February at 2 pm... The prosecution has prayed for capital punishment to be given to the convict, Sajjan Kumar... The complainant and I also prayed for capital punishment... The reason is that he is already been convicted in the killings of 5-6... This is the second conviction on the same kind of offence, that is the genocide which happened in 1984 where 2 Sikhs were killed brutally and their houses were burnt... The complainant has asked for the maximum punishment, that is capital punishment..."
21 February,2025 02:24 PM IST
Rekha Gupta has officially taken office as the Chief Minister of Delhi at the Secretariat, becoming the fourth CM overall and the second woman to hold the position in Delhi's history. After taking charge, she said, "Today, we have a cabinet meeting. We will work hard to achieve the goal of a developed Delhi and will keep our promises to the people. At 5 PM, we will visit Yamuna Ghat for the aarti ceremony. The cabinet meeting is scheduled for 7 PM." Rekha Gupta emphasized her commitment to fulfilling the party's promises and focusing on the progress and development of Delhi.
20 February,2025 05:41 PM IST
Rekha Gupta from the BJP was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi today, along with six other cabinet ministers. She is a first-time MLA from Shalimar Bagh. The ceremony took place at the famous Ramlila Maidan, marking an important event. This comes just 11 days after the BJP won the Delhi elections, ending a 26-year gap since the party last held power in the city. The event was grand, with a large gathering to celebrate the return of BJP to power in the national capital. This victory is significant for the party after such a long period of time without control over Delhi’s government.
20 February,2025 03:15 PM IST
Nikunj, the son of Delhi's CM-designate Rekha Gupta, expressed pride and confidence in his mother’s new role, saying, "It is great that a woman has been given the opportunity to serve as the Chief Minister. We believe she will handle her responsibilities very well." He also praised his mother's 30 years of hard work, starting from her time in DUSU, which led to her success. Nikunj thanked Prime Minister Modi, the party, and everyone who supported his mother. Manish Gupta, Rekha Gupta's husband, shared his surprise at her rise to the position, calling it a "miracle." He thanked the BJP for placing their trust in Rekha and described it as a moment of joy and gratitude for the respect the party has shown her.
20 February,2025 01:44 PM IST
Rekha Gupta, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Shalimar Bagh, has been appointed as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. She was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party during a meeting of newly-elected BJP MLAs on Wednesday. Following the meeting, Gupta is set to take the oath of office on Thursday at Ramlila Maidan. Gupta’s election marks a historic moment for the BJP, as the party will form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The BJP won 48 seats in the recent Delhi Assembly elections, ousting the Aam Aadmi Party from power. Gupta, a first-time MLA, will become the fourth woman to hold the office of Chief Minister in Delhi. She will also be the only woman CM of a BJP-ruled state or Union Territory at present. Born in Nandgarh village, Haryana, Gupta moved to Delhi with her family at the age of two. Her father worked for the State Bank of India. Gupta began her political journey in 1993 when she joined the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the students’ organization affiliated with the RSS. She later became the general secretary of the Delhi University Students’ Union (DUSU) from 1995 to 1996, and its president from 1996 to 1997. In 2002, Gupta joined the BJP and quickly rose through the ranks. She became the secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) in Delhi and was later promoted to the national secretary of BJYM, holding the position until 2005. Gupta also served as the general secretary of the Delhi BJP Mahila Morcha, the national vice-chairperson of the BJP Mahila Morcha, and the national in-charge of the Uttar Pradesh Mahila Morcha. She has been a member of the BJP National Executive. Gupta holds a degree in commerce and a Master’s degree in management and arts from the University of Delhi. After her oath-taking ceremony on Thursday, she will begin her tenure as the Chief Minister of Delhi.
20 February,2025 11:55 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
