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Delhi Assembly to Resolve Privilege Cases from Sixth and Seventh Assemblies

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1 year ago

March 27, 2025

On Thursday, the Delhi Assembly approved a resolution to refrain from addressing any pending cases referred to the Committees on Privileges, Petitions, and Questions and References from the Sixth and Seventh Legislative Assemblies, effectively deeming them resolved. Chief Whip Abhay Verma proposed the resolution, which stated that in its December 4, 2024 meeting, the Seventh Legislative Assembly had passed three resolutions mandating that the pending matters be taken up by the respective committees of the Eighth Legislative Assembly in accordance with Rule 183.

Verma noted that the invocation of Rule 183 is uncommon and reserved for exceptional circumstances where a committee cannot complete its work prior to the dissolution of the House.

Concerning the unfinished tasks of the Sixth and Seventh Legislative Assembly Committees, Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized that the Seventh Legislative Assembly had, during its December 4, 2024 meeting, determined that the incomplete work of the relevant committees should be examined by the Eighth Legislative Assembly as stipulated in Rule 183.

Gupta stated that upon reviewing all pending cases, he concluded that these matters should not have been forwarded. He advocated for the Eighth Assembly committees to begin afresh, free from the potential biases of prior cases. He raised the question of whether it was appropriate for the legislature or its committees to keep officers under stress, especially considering that some have since retired. He asked the Assembly to deliberate on whether to proceed with or discard these cases.

According to Gupta, the Committee on Privileges has 59 cases pending from the Sixth Legislative Assembly and 69 from the Seventh. He noted that under Rule 223, the Committee on Privileges is typically expected to submit its reports within a month. Most of the complaints were lodged by members of the previous ruling party against Delhi Government officials and, had they been legitimate, should have been duly investigated and reported to the Assembly. Gupta remarked that the reasons these matters remained unresolved during the tenure of past committee members were only known to them.

Similarly, the Committee on Petitions has 107 cases pending from the Sixth Assembly and 72 from the Seventh, while the Committee on Questions and References has 4 cases pending from the Seventh Assembly. Gupta pointed out a tendency to target Delhi government officials within these committees, noting that some cases have been pending since 2016 without any meetings held for their investigation. Some officials have sought judicial protection, with 8 of these cases currently before the Delhi High Court.

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Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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23 hours ago

May 14, 2026

Namma Kudla

National : The University of Jammu has announced several fuel-saving measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for fuel conservation. Vice-Chancellor Prof Umesh Rai said the university has decided to conduct all PhD viva voce examinations online to reduce travel and save fuel.

The university will also prefer virtual speakers for national and international conferences. In another step, the Academic Council meeting planned in Poonch has been shifted to the Jammu University campus to avoid unnecessary travel.

Prof Rai said the measures will help save fuel, time and resources. He also encouraged university staff to use bicycles and carpool while travelling to the campus.

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One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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3 weeks ago

April 21, 2026

Namma Kudla

National: One year after the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, the nation remembers the 26 people who lost their lives. The attack took place on April 22 at Baisaran, a popular tourist spot.

At first, reports said only five people were injured. Later, it became clear that it was one of the worst terror attacks in the region in decades. Terrorists came out of the forest and opened fire on tourists.

Survivors said the attackers separated men from women and children. They then shot the men at close range. Many victims were reportedly targeted after being asked about their religion.

A heartbreaking image of Himanshi Narwal sitting beside her husband’s body became a symbol of the tragedy. Her husband, a naval officer, was among those killed.

The group The Resistance front, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. The case was investigated by the National Investigation Agency.

After months of tracking, security forces launched Operation Mahadev. On July 28, 2025, all three terrorists were killed after a long search operation.

The attack remains a painful memory and a reminder of the need for strong security.

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Social Media Influencer-Turned Gangster Held Abroad

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1 month ago

April 9, 2026

Namma Kudla

New Delhi: Rao Inderjeet Yadav has been arrested in Dubai. He is wanted in a murder case from Haryana.

He fled India in 2024 after a businessman was killed in Rohtak. Police had been searching for him since then. Officials said Dubai authorities have asked for documents. He is likely to be brought back to India soon.

Yadav faces more than 15 criminal cases. These include extortion, fraud, and illegal land deals. The Enforcement Directorate also investigated him for money laundering. Raids led to the seizure of cash, cars, and documents.

He also ran a music company called Gems Tunes. It produced regional songs.

Yadav had a large social media following. He often showed his rich lifestyle online. He has denied all charges. He claims he is being framed.

Police are now preparing for further action.