In a highly contested race, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) made a strong showing in the 2025 Delhi University Student Union elections, securing three out of four key posts. This marks a decisive win for the RSS-backed student organization, with Aryan Maan being elected as the new DU Students' Union President. The results have generated a lot of enthusiasm among students and have been trending on social media. The victory has been applauded by top leaders of the BJP, who see it as a reflection of the youth's unwavering faith in the "Nation First" ideology.
The Staff Selection Commission has issued a notice warning of criminal action against individuals involved in remote hacking attempts during the ongoing Combined Graduate Level Exam. Despite deploying security features, the commission has detected hacking attempts at certain exam centres and reminded candidates not to engage in any malpractice. In an effort to improve transparency and fairness, the commission has also launched a feedback module and rescheduled exam dates for some candidates. This move is being seen as an effort to enhance accountability and candidate-friendly practices in large-scale recruitment.
In a heartwarming gesture, King Charles III of the United Kingdom gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a Kadamb tree on his 75th birthday. The tree symbolises the strong friendship and shared dedication to environmental sustainability between India and the UK. The gesture was inspired by PM Modi's 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, promoting the importance of both motherhood and environmental conservation. A video of the PM planting the sapling at his official residence, shared by the BJP, has garnered attention online.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi faced backlash from BJP leaders after mentioning Gen-Z in a social media post. The BJP accused Gandhi of trying to instigate civil war in India and claimed he is working with the Soros Foundation to divide the nation. Gandhi, on the other hand, said he stands with the country's youth, students, and Gen-Z who will save the constitution, democracy, and stop vote theft. This sparked a debate about the role and potential of Gen-Z in Indian politics.
Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda's comment about feeling at home in Pakistan has sparked a heated political debate. While Pitroda highlighted the need for closer ties with India's neighbouring countries, the BJP accused Congress of having a soft approach towards Pakistan. This statement has led to renewed discussions on India's foreign policy and the BJP's criticisms of Congress's stance on security issues.
As the counting of votes for the DUSU election continues, Arya Mann from ABVP is leading with the highest vote count. This trend has been similar in the past, with ABVP dominating the DUSU president post. However, in 1989, Anju Sachdeva became the first woman president of DUSU and since then several other women have been elected to the post. Last year, NSUI made a comeback after seven years, with Rounak Khatri winning the presidential race.
The vote count for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections is currently ongoing, and the latest update shows Aryan Maan from the ABVP in the lead over Joslyn Nandita Chaudhary of the NSUI. With a voting turnout of nearly 40 percent, the competition for the president's post is fierce between Maan and Chaudhary, with the ABVP and NSUI nominating them respectively. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the DUSU elections on News24.
The peaceful demonstration organized by Generation Z in Baneshwor took an unexpected turn as a group of protesters broke through barricades and entered the Federal Parliament compound. Despite the incident, the Gen Z Nepal group quickly distanced themselves and urged their fellow participants to leave the protest site due to escalating tensions. This development has sparked a call for a probe as tensions continue to rise and the government faces criticism for not addressing the grievances of the youth.
In a fiery social media post, Nishikant Dubey, a BJP MP, criticized Rahul Gandhi's celebration of Gen Z as defenders of democracy and the Constitution. Dubey pointed out that this generation is against family politics, corruption, and ideological ambiguity, and asked why they would tolerate Gandhi after his family's rule. The MP also added that they want to make Bangladesh an Islamic nation and Nepal a Hindu nation, implying that they may also want to make India a Hindu nation.
In a press conference, Rahul Gandhi alleged mass voter deletions in Karnataka's Aland constituency through fake logins and phone numbers from other states. However, the Election Commission of India rejected these claims as baseless and stated that no deletion of votes can be done by the public, and that the allegations were a mere misconception. This latest political controversy is expected to intensify ahead of the upcoming Bihar elections, with the BJP accusing Congress of obfuscating the electoral atmosphere.