Thu Feb 20 01:04:50 UTC 2025: ## Delhi Gets New Chief Minister, Multiple National and International Developments Unfold
**New Delhi, February 20, 2025** – Rekha Gupta, a veteran politician and debutante MLA from Shalimar Bagh, has been appointed as Delhi’s next Chief Minister. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced the decision following a legislative party meeting. Ms. Gupta, a 30-year veteran with roots in the RSS-ABVP, will be the fourth woman to hold the position.
In other news, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) for insufficient data on river pollution during the Maha Kumbh. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh Police reported the killing of four Maoist operatives in a Balaghat district encounter.
The ongoing Adani Group investigation took center stage as the Congress questioned the government’s response to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) request. Separately, the Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia.
International relations saw increased tension between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump, exchanging sharp criticisms. Violence continued in Pakistan, where gunmen killed seven bus passengers in Balochistan. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised President Trump’s comments on NATO’s role in the Ukraine conflict.
On the business front, Infosys denied using coercive tactics in recent employee layoffs, while the SEC filed a complaint against Gautam and Sagar Adani for alleged securities fraud and bribery. Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e, a new addition to its lineup.
In sports, New Zealand defeated Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, and the WPL saw Delhi Capitals triumph over UP Warriorz. Finally, tributes poured in for late Mumbai cricket selector Milind Rege.
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