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Women at the helm: Delhi’s unique record of female chief ministers

Feb 20, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Over two decades ago, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gave Delhi its first woman Chief Minister when Sushma Swaraj led the government. The development went on to set a new precedent as another woman chief minister -- Sheila Dikshit of the Congress -- went on to rule Delhi for three decades. And with Rekha Gupta set…

Union Ministers congratulate Rekha Gupta on becoming next Delhi CM

Feb 20, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nirmala Sitharaman and Dharmendra Pradhan were among the top BJP leaders who congratulated the Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta. Gupta, 50, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh,…

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Rekha Gupta meets Delhi L-G, stakes claim to form new govt

Feb 20, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) Leader of BJP Legislative Party in Delhi Assembly Rekha Gupta on Wednesday met Lt Governor V.K. Saxena at the Raj Niwas here and staked her claim to form the new government. The meeting with L-G Saxena came…

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Today is a time to enjoy, work will begin tomorrow: Rekha Gupta’s husband

Feb 20, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) First-time MLA Rekha Gupta was named the next Chief Minister of Delhi on Wednesday ending almost two-week suspense over the new CM. Gupta, 50, the MLA from Shalimar Bagh, was elected the leader of the BJP…

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Strong earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, no casualties reported

Feb 17, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Strong earthquake tremors shook the Delhi-NCR region in the early hours of Monday, creating panic among residents. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors, registering a magnitude…

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Delhi: BJP legislative party meeting to be held on Feb 19; oath-taking ceremony next day

Feb 17, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has postponed the legislative party meeting which was supposed to be held on Monday by two days and, as per the fresh schedule, the meeting is likely to be held on February 19…

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Yamuna’s cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi’s pre-election promise now in action

Feb 17, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this…

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New Delhi stampede: Congress leaders extend condolences to bereaved families, flay Railways &…

Feb 16, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Following the devastating stampede at New Delhi Railway Station which claimed 18 lives, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deepest condolences to the families…

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New Delhi stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured

Feb 16, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries in the stampede that…

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President Murmu expresses condolences following tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station

Feb 16, 2025

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences on Sunday to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station. At least 15 people were confirmed dead,…

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