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Decoded: Why BJP chose Rekha Gupta over Parvesh Verma as Delhi CM

The BJP's decision to pick Rekha Gupta for the chief minister's role came as a surprise to many. Gupta was picked over Parvesh Verma, who was seen as the frontrunner for the post

Fully committed to take Delhi to new heights: CM-designate Rekha Gupta

A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president and municipal councillor, she is set to become the fourth woman chief minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit and Atishi

Amit Shah, Kejriwal, Atishi congratulate new Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

Gupta is the first woman to be named as chief minister in a BJP-ruled state since 2014

Govt faces an uphill task in providing social protections to gig workers

While Budget 2025 laid out plans to provide health insurance to gig and platform workers, awareness of government initiatives remains low among the target group

Delhi CM-designate Rekha Gupta meets LG, stakes claim to form govt

A former Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) president and civic body councilor, she is set to become the fourth woman Chief Minister of Delhi after Sushma Swaraj, Sheila Dikshit, and Atishi

Rekha Gupta announced new Delhi Chief Minister, Parvesh Verma becomes Dy CM

BJP MP-elect Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal from the New Delhi seat, has been elected as the Deputy Chief Minister, and is set to take oath on Thursday

Celebrities to farmers: Who will attend Delhi CM oath-taking ceremony

Delhi chief minister oath-taking ceremony guest list: Around 50 celebrities and industrialists have been sent invites. Details here

BJP's strategy has been to pick outsiders as CM: Will Delhi buck the trend?

With a couple of exceptions, most of the party's CM picks across states since 2014 have been candidates who are not from the dominant demographic in that state

Yogi Adityanath defends Maha Kumbh, slams opposition for criticism

The UP CM accused the opposition led by the SP of being against the Kumbh and not participating in discussion on the preparations for the festival during the last assembly session

Elections are over, now pay attention to law and order: Sisodia to BJP

The former deputy minister of Delhi claimed that crimes against women were on the rise and the perpetrators were not afraid of law

Prasad, OP Dhankar appointed as BJP's observers for Delhi CM selection

The leader after being chosen by the party MLAs will meet Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena at the Raj Niwas to stake claim to form the news government

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory for CM oath taking at Ramleela Ground

The BJP has come to power after 26 years, defeating the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls. The saffron party got 48 seats out of total 70

'CM has nothing to do with language, progress': Akhilesh Yadav hits CM Yogi

Yadav remark came after CM Yogi Adityanath in UP Legislative Assembly said that SP wants to promote Urdu to make the children Maulvis.

PM Modi declared Adani issue personal matter, will he oblige US SEC: Cong

The opposition party's assertion came after the SEC told a federal judge in New York that its efforts to serve its complaint on Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani in the alleged bribery scheme are ongoing

Kharge tells his top party leaders they will be accountable for results

Among those who attended the meeting included former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, all general secretaries and in-charges in various states

BJP to announce Delhi's new CM today, PM Modi to attend key meeting

The newly elected BJP legislators will convene at 6:15 pm to elect their leader, who will assume the role of chief minister. The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for Thursday

Govt is protector of state, culture, original form: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami

The Chief Minister said that his government is fully committed to the interests of the people and he would never let their trust break

Cong slams Trump's threat to GST, questions Modi's stance on tariffs

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said his party has long been calling for a GST 2.0 that will make GST a truly Good and Simple Tax, as it was intended to be

Delhi BJP MLAs show confidence in party's leadership choosing CM candidate

Earlier, Gopal Rai had questioned the BJP's decision-making process, alleging that the party was either struggling to finalize a name or concealing a bigger political move

Woman, old-timer, or Purvanchali face: Who will be BJP's Delhi CM pick?

There is a speculation that BJP might opt for a woman candidate, given that female voters played a crucial role in BJP's victory. The swearing-in ceremony for the new CM is scheduled for February 20