Indian Political Highlights | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces key portfolios of new govtThis blog is now closed. BJP's Rekha Gupta was sworn in as Delhi CM today and has assumed office. Adityanath presented Uttar Pradesh's ninth state budget that Akhilesh Yadav later ripped into, saying it had nothing to do with BJP's election manifesto. Rahul Gandhi is in Raebareli today, even as BJP sharpened their attack of Gandhi being an active tool for foreign powers in India after Trump's remarks of Biden govt sanctioning aid for voter turnout in India. Thank you for tracking the live political updates, here with DH!
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta along with her cabinet ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, and Pankaj Kumar Singh shows victory sign as she assumes charge
Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday clarified that his remark that BSP chief Mayawati strangled the Bahujan movement and now the time has come to "strangle her" means people should "recognise her and leave her".
Ravneet Singh Bittu alleges abuse by Chandigarh police after scuffle with his security staff
Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Wednesday alleged misbehaviour by some Chandigarh policemen outside the residence of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.
BJP slams Rahul for his 'shraddhanjali' post on Shivaji Maharaj; Cong hits back
The BJP on Wednesday accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj by offering him “shradhanjali” (homage) on his birth anniversary instead of the customary “adaranjali” (respectful tribute).
Many cases of ragging suppressed as institutions want to protect reputation: V D Satheesan
"Since they are SFI workers, they have got political patronage from the party, the police, and the state government, " Congress leader and state assembly LoP VD Satheesan told ANI.
CM Yogi has only one intention, to make UP an 'Uttam' Pradesh: UP cabinet minister Suresh Kumar Khanna
Rahul Gandhi arrives at Lucknow, will visit his constituency, Raebareli today
Budget will be in the interest of the youth: UP Vidhan Sabha Speaker Satish Mahana
UP Vidhan Sabha Speaker Satish Mahana says, "The state budget will be in the interest of the youth. Farmers, common man, infrastructure, development..."
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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives in the assembly, ahead of Budget session
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives in the assembly as the state government is set to present the budget today.
(ANI)
Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai to present state budget in Gujarat Assembly today
Gujarat Finance Minister Kanubhai Desai
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UP Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tables Rs 8.09 lakh cr Budget for FY26
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday tabled a Rs 8,08,736-crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state assembly, with a focus on research & development and Information Technology.
Khanna in his Budget speech said around 22 per cent of the Budget has been allocated for development purposes, 13 per cent for education, 11 per cent for agriculture and related services, while six per cent has been allocated for health.
"We have focussed on research, development and Information Technology in the Budget," said Khanna.
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PM should intervene in interest of cooperative federalism and release SSA funds to TN: CM
Reiterating that linking the two different Centrally sponsored SSA and PM SHRI Schools initiatives was fundamentally unacceptable, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure the immediate release of Rs 2,152 crore of Samagra Shiksha funds for the state.
The Prime Minister should intervene in the interest of cooperative federalism and welfare of lakhs of students and teachers, he said.
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Inflation has risen significantly, BJP government is only promoting capitalists: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the BJP government at the Centre of diverting attention from real issues and promoting capitalists.
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Modi reaches hotel for meeting of CMs of the National Democratic Alliance
Cong asks Modi govt to bring White Paper on USAID support in India over decades
PM Modi leaves from Imperial Hotel in Delhi after attending the meeting of Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states
'UP's ninth budget was presented today ... Look at the previous budgets of this govt, then this budget... no coordination with their manifesto: Akhilesh Yadav
'Provisions in the state budget for the construction of four new expressways to enhance connectivity and infrastructure development in various regions...': Yogi Adityanath
Rahul Gandhi interacts with students at Mool Bharti Hostel in Rae Bareli
MUDA Scam case | "We expected this B report by the Lokayukta. That's why we went to the High Court seeking a CBI enquiry in the case": Advocate Vasanth Kumar
“A woman has been given an opportunity, and for this, I sincerely thank PM Modi and the BJP leadership”: Rajasthan Deputy CM Diya Kumari about newly sworn in Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
"We resolve to fight the state assembly elections, including in Bihar, Assam, West Bengal among others, unitedly and strongly," said BJP general secretary Vinod Tawde after the meeting of BJP-led NDA leaders
Newly sworn-in Delhi CM Rekha Gupta reaches Secretariat along with other ministers
Rahul Gandhi acting as 'tool for foreign agencies' to undermine India’s interest: BJP's Amit Malviya on Trump's remarks
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta formally assumes office at the Secretariat as the 4th overall and 2nd woman BJP CM of Delhi
6 crore people in Uttar Pradesh have risen above the poverty line: Aditynath after presenting UP state budget
BJP asks CM Siddaramaiah that why he gave back the 14 sites?... If he is confident, then why is he afraid of the case going to the CBI?: BJP leader N Ravikumar
"Agenda will be decided upon at the (Cabinet) meeting. We will visit Yamuna Ghat for 'aarti' at 5 pm and the Cabinet meeting will be held at 7 pm": Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari and other BJP MLAs raise slogans & protest against CM Mamata Banerjee over her "Mrityu Kumbh" remark
'Constitution is the voice of people of India. Mahatma Gandhi, BR Ambedkar and JL Nehru gave this Constitution. However, those who are in power are now attacking the Constitution': Rahul Gandhi in Rae Baereli
Delhi cabinet ministers Parvesh Sahib Singh, Ashish Sood, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, Ravinder Indraj Singh, Kapil Mishra, Pankaj Kumar Singh along with other BJP leaders at Yamuna's Vasudev Ghat to attend evening aarti
WATCH: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta at Vasudev Ghat to attend Yamuna Aarti
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami arrives at Delhi Secretariat
'Took blessings from Maa Yamuna and we have vowed not only to clear Yamuna but also fulfill all the promises we made... We have a Cabinet meeting after 30 minutes': Delhi minister Parvesh Verma
We knew what the truth was right from Day 1; how our CM was being targeted by the conspiracy hatched by BJP-JD(S): Karnataka minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
Like double-engine governments across the country working under the leadership of PM Modi, the same way the Delhi government will work: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
We wanted Behenji to be with us in the fight against BJP. But for some reason, Mayawati ji did not do so. If all three parties had come together, the BJP would have never won: Rahul Gandhi
Trump's statement is a smoking gun which shockingly exposes the dangerous role of a foreign hand interfering and attempting to influence the outcome of Indian elections: BJP Spokesperson CR Kesavan
'It's our government; the agenda will be ours. Let us work': Delhi CM on Atishi's remark on Rs 2,500 to Delhi women
Ayushman scheme implemented to be implemented in Delhi and 14 pending CAG reports will be tabled soon: Delhi CM
'As the CM, I will hold General Administration Services, Finance, Revenue, Women and Child Development, Land and Building, Information and Public Relations, Vigilance, Administrative Reforms, Planning and other departments not allocated to any other minister': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
Portfolios allocated:
Parvesh Verma - PWD, Legislative Affairs, Irrigation and Flood Control, Water and Gurudwara Elections
Ashish Sood - Home, Power, Urban Development, Education, Higher Education, Training and Technical Education
Manjinder Singh Sirsa - Industries, Food and Supplies, Environment, Forest and Wildlife
Ravinder Indraj Singh - Welfare for SC/ST, Cooperative and Election
Kapil Mishra - Law and Justice, Labour Employment, Development, Art, Culture & Language, and Tourism
Pankaj Kumar Singh - Health and Family Welfare, Transport, Information and Technology
I think all the machines cleaning Yamuna and everything there is being done just for photo ops: Congress leader Alka Lamba
In the morning today, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta said that the scheme to provide Rs 2,500 every woman would be passed in this cabinet meeting. However, BJP has already started betraying people: Atishi
If she is so concerned, then they (referring to AAP) would have give Rs 1,000 (to people) in Punjab as promised: Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa