National

Discussions Ongoing Within BJP Regarding Selection of Delhi CM

Published

1 year ago

February 13, 2025

The BJP has yet to reveal its chief ministerial candidate for Delhi and is expected to make a decision on this important position after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his trip to the United States. The current term of the Delhi Assembly ends on February 26, meaning the new government will need to be sworn in by that date.

Following a decisive victory in the assembly elections, which were announced on February 8, the BJP secured a two-thirds majority by winning 48 out of 70 seats in the assembly.

Sources indicate that the BJP’s newly-elected legislative party, consisting of the 48 MLAs, is set to meet on Sunday to finalize the chief minister’s name after PM Modi’s return from the U.S. He is currently on a two-day visit to the U.S. from February 12-13, wrapping up a three-day trip to France beforehand.

BJP National President JP Nadda has been actively holding important meetings with the newly elected party MLAs. The next chief minister is expected to be selected from among the elected BJP legislators.

In the wake of the Delhi Assembly polls announcement on February 8, numerous key meetings have been held between top party leaders and newly-elected MLAs regarding the new chief minister and the formation of the government.

Meanwhile, Union Minister Harsh Malhotra emphasized that the party intends to kickstart the Yamuna cleaning project and complete it within the designated timeframe. “We need to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi. Our focus is on addressing the garbage issue head-on,” Malhotra told a news agency. He added, “The condition of Delhi has worsened significantly over the past decade. We will take immediate action to rectify this.”

High-ranking officials, including Union Home Minister Amit Shah, JP Nadda, and state unit president Virendra Sachdeva, are actively conducting meetings to discuss the selection of Delhi’s next chief minister.

There is considerable speculation surrounding Parvesh Verma, who earned the title of “giant killer” after defeating AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal in the New Delhi constituency, as a strong contender for the leadership role. Additionally, there are discussions about the potential appointment of a female chief minister, with four women among the BJP’s 48 MLAs: Rekha Gupta, Neelam Pahalwan, Poonam Sharma, and Shikha Roy.

Amid the uncertainty over the next chief minister, BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal stated on Wednesday that the BJP is fundamentally a workers-based party and will nominate a dedicated individual to elevate Delhi to the status of a world-class city. “BJP is a workers-based party. When such situations arise, the national leadership makes the decision,” Khandelwal remarked. “In the case of Delhi, the national leadership will choose a dedicated BJP worker to spearhead this effort,” he concluded.

National

Jammu University Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures

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3 days 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.

National

One Year On: Pahalgam Attack Still Haunts the Nation

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4 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.

National

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.