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
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 IST
On February 18, 2025, Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in Delhi. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties between India and Qatar. A delegation-level talk was held with officials from both countries, resulting in the exchange of multiple agreements. The agreements covered a wide range of sectors, including trade, energy, technology, food security, and people-to-people exchanges. The partnership was elevated to a "strategic" level, enhancing cooperation on global and regional issues. Both leaders emphasized mutual growth, with India-Qatar bilateral trade standing at $15 billion. The visit marked a significant step in solidifying their long-standing friendship and expanding collaboration across diverse fields.
18 February,2025 05:15 PM IST
AAP leader and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha criticized the BJP for its failure to manage railway services during the Maha Kumbh. He expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, saying it had deeply shaken the nation. Chadha extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished for a quick recovery for the injured. He blamed the incident on mismanagement and negligence by Indian Railways. Referring to his speech in Parliament on February 11, Chadha highlighted the poor condition of the railways, comparing the overcrowded trains to "potato sacks" due to the lack of proper management.
16 February,2025 04:48 PM IST
Northern Railway's CPRO, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, denied allegations of train cancellations and platform changes. Addressing the cause of the stampede, he clarified that the incident occurred when a man slipped while crossing the foot overbridge. At the time, Magadh Express, heading to Patna, was on platform 14, and Uttar Sampark Kranti, bound for Jammu, was on platform 15. The passenger’s fall caused a chain reaction, leading to the tragic event as others were hit. Upadhyay emphasized that the incident is under investigation by a high-level committee. He confirmed that no trains were cancelled or had platform changes, and all services are running as scheduled. The situation at the station is now normal.
16 February,2025 04:04 PM IST
On February 15, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, with many others injured. Sanjay, the brother of one of the victims, shared his experience at LNJP hospital. He said that he and 11 other family members were on their way to the Maha Kumbh but hadn't even reached the platform yet. They were on the stairs when the crowd became overwhelming. His family, including his sister, got stuck in the crowd. They found her half an hour later, but by then, she had already passed away. Watch video for more.
16 February,2025 12:40 PM IST
A deadly stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on the night of February 15th, 2025, resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people, including 14 women, with more than a dozen others injured. The tragic incident occurred around 10:00 pm on platforms 13 and 14, as a large crowd of passengers, mostly Maha Kumbh devotees, gathered to board trains heading to Prayagraj for the ongoing religious gathering. The stampede was triggered by an unexpected surge in the number of passengers at the station. The sudden rush led to a chaotic situation, with some passengers fainting, further exacerbating the situation. Authorities quickly took control, managing to ease the crowd and restore order. The railway station had already experienced a swell in the number of passengers, particularly on platforms 14 and 15, as many were attempting to board special trains to Prayagraj. In response to the overwhelming crowd, the authorities arranged for four special trains and were in the process of arranging additional ones to accommodate the passengers. Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw immediately ordered a high-level investigation into the incident to determine the cause of the stampede and to prevent such occurrences in the future. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident, offering his condolences to the victims’ families and praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
16 February,2025 12:02 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
