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Rekha Gupta Named As Delhi CM, Nepalese Student Death Row And More| February 19 News Wrap

February 19 News Wrap: Know updates on the top news of the day which includes Delhi CM announcement, KIIT Nepalese student death row, Ukraine War and More.

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Rekha Gupta Named As Next Delhi CM, Oath Ceremony To Take Place On Feb 20 | Photo: PTI
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Hello readers! Through this news wrap, we bring you the top developments of the day.

Today's rundown includes updates on Delhi CM announcement, KIIT Nepalese student death row, Ukraine War and more.

Rekha Gupta Named Delhi's New CM, Oath Ceremony On Feb 20

The suspense regarding the next Delhi Chief Minister is finally over. As per reports, the Bharatiya Janata Party has picked Rekha Gupta for the top post.

With Gupta named as the next Delhi CM, the oath-taking ceremony will be held on Thursday - February 20, 2025, at the Ramlila Maidan. READ FULL STORY

KIIT Death Row: 5 Staffers Arrested; Odisha Govt Forms Probe Panel

Amid the spiraling row over a Nepali student's alleged suicide at Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar, five staffers, including three directors and two security guards, were arrested on Tuesday.

The death of the Nepali student triggered widespread protests by more than 500 Nepali students across the campus. It has been reported that the varsity authorities tried to forcibly evict some students from the campus, leading to diplomatic intervention. READ FULL STORY

Ukraine War: Day After US-Russia Talks, Zelenskyy Slams Trump For Living In A 'Disinformation Bubble'

A day after the United States and Russia held talks to bring an end to the Ukraine War, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has taken a jibe at Donald Trump. Responding to Trump's remarks as to why Kyiv was not invited for these talks, Zelenskyy stated that the US President is living in a "disinformation bubble".

"Unfortunately, President Trump 바카라 I have great respect for him as a leader of a nation that we have great respect for, the American people who always support us 바카라 unfortunately lives in this disinformation space,바카라 Zelenskyy said. READ FULL STORY

West Asia: Hamas Ready To Release All Hostages For A Permanent Truce; Lebanon Calls On Israel To Withdraw Troops

Amid the conflict in West Asia, the Palestinian militant group Hamas has stated it is ready to release all hostages in exchange for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Meanwhile, in Lebanon, the Lebanese government has urged Israel to withdraw all its troops, especially from the southern region where IDF presence remains. READ FULL STORY

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