The Delhi Legislative Assembly marked a major milestone today with the unveiling of its report card, showcasing its achievements and goals in the first 100 days of its 8th term. The event, graced by Union Minister Harsh Malhotra as Chief Guest, highlighted the Assembly's commitment to transparency, sustainable growth and cultural preservation. Notable accomplishments include transitioning to a paperless format through the National e-Vidhan Application and launching a solar power plant, while initiatives like the "Best Legislator Award" and orientation programs for new legislators promote engagement and excellence.
The former Chief Minister of Gujarat and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Vijay Rupani, was onboard the ill-fated Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad while taking off. He was returning from London and his e-ticket and seat details have been released. Rupani served as Gujarat's 16th CM for two terms and has had a long political career, serving in various roles such as Minister of Transport and Labour & Employment under Anandiben Patel's term as CM.
A Hindu organisation based in Bhopal has appealed to the Muslim community to celebrate an eco-friendly Bakrid by sacrificing clay models of goats instead of actual animals. The head of the organisation highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and urged for cooperation between Hindus and Muslims. However, this appeal has been met with criticism from a legal advisor of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, a Maharashtra minister has also accused animal activists and environmentalists of being biased and only targeting Hindu festivals.
In the midst of a family feud, Tej Pratap Yadav, the disowned son of Indian politician Lalu Prasad Yadav, posted a cryptic message on social media ahead of his father's 78th birthday. The post, which included a portrait of Lalu, did not directly mention the occasion but hinted at a possible reconciliation between the father and son. This comes after Tej's explosive Facebook post last month revealing a 12-year relationship, which caused a rift within the family.
The Modi government in India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been credited for providing transparency and strength to the country. Union minister and Gujarat BJP president C R Paatil highlighted the achievements of the Modi government, including the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, which saw the destruction of nine terror camps and the killing of more than 100 terrorists. The government's focus on using indigenously made weapons and its commitment to transparency has garnered praise and instilled optimism in the country.
A Hindu outfit in Bhopal, Sanskriti Bachao Manch, has appealed to the Muslim community to perform symbolic animal sacrifices on Bakrid instead of sacrificing real animals. The organisation offers 'eco-friendly bakra' models as an alternative, made of mud and plastered hair. The appeal has drawn attention and sparked a debate on religious and environmental practices.
Rajya Sabha MP Saket Gokhale issued an unconditional apology to ex-Indian ambassador Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri on Tuesday for his tweets containing wrong and unverified allegations against her purchase of property abroad. This came after the Delhi High Court directed Gokhale to publicly apologize and pay Rs 50 lakh in damages to Puri. The court had earlier restrained him from making further comments against the former diplomat and he was warned of civil detention for non-compliance with court orders.
The Rajasthan government has appointed Utkal Ranjan Sahoo, Director General of Police (DGP), as the new chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). This appointment comes after a gap of 10 months since the post has been vacant. Sahoo, known for his integrity and clean image, will hold the post for a year until his retirement in June 2026. The previous chairman, Sanjay Shrotriya, had ended his tenure on August 1, 2024, and since then, Kailashchand Meena, a commission member, had been serving as the acting chairman.
In a significant development, U.R. Sahoo, a senior IPS officer from Odisha, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC). With this appointment, the post of DGP in Rajasthan has become vacant and a new police chief will soon be named. Sahoo, known for his integrity and clean image, took over as the DGP of Rajasthan in February 2024 and has now been given a new administrative role as the head of RPSC. The post had remained vacant for 10 months, with multiple acting chairmen serving during this time. Sahoo's appointment marks the third consecutive appointment of an IPS officer as full-time RPSC chairman.
Former Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot criticizes the BJP government for their failure to appoint a new chairperson and fill vacant posts in the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, citing increased frustration among unemployed youth. He also accuses the BJP of making false promises before the elections and failing to dismiss a suspended RPSC member arrested in a paper leak case. This report is auto-generated from PTI news service and ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.