• Sat, February 8, 2025

by: BBC

Who's who in German elections and why this vote is important

The frontrunner in the race to run Germany is Friedrich Merz, whose Christian Democrats (CDU) are up to 10 points ahead in the polls. He was chosen as candidate for chancellor ahead of Markus Söder, the leader of their sister party in Bavaria the Christian Social Union.

by: 9NEWS

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive personal data from US Treasury

A federal judge has blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data.

by: wtvr

Several of Trump's executive actions blocked due to legal challenges

From birthright citizenship to a freeze on federal funding, judges have blocked President Trump from implementing some of his agenda. Here's what to know.

by: cnbctv18

Delhi CM News Highlights: BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, sweeps away AAP; Historic, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: PBS

Federal judge blocks Musk's DOGE from accessing sensitive Treasury material

A federal judge early Saturday blocked Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records that contain sensitive personal data such as Social Security and bank account numbers for millions of Americans.

by: CNN

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system

A federal judge, citing a risk of "irreparable harm," early Saturday temporarily restricted Elon Musk's government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system.

by: ABC

Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle so far

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency group has made swift work of the billionaire's goal to curtail the government. Here are some of the direct actions.

by: Mint

Delhi Election Results 2025 LIVE: BJP wins, PM Modi slams AAP's 'short-cut politics' in victory speech

Amit Shah spoke about BJP moving closer to victory, stating that it was 'victory of Modi ki guarantee.' Stay tuned to Mint for Delhi Elections 2025 LIVE updates

by: Mint

BJP vs AAP Delhi Election Results 2025 Highlights: 'We accept the mandate,' Arvind Kejriwal congratulates BJP

AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal says the party accepts the mandate of the people with great humility. 'I congratulate the BJP for this victory and I hope they will fulfil all the promises for which people have voted them.

by: ABC

Trump 2nd term live updates: Kennedy Center says Trump hasn't communicated with board

Trump signed an executive order Friday afternoon aimed at protecting Second Amendment rights. The order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to review violations on the right to bear arms that may have occurred during the Biden administration.

by: CNN

The latest on Trump's efforts to overhaul the federal government

President Donald Trump made a flurry of moves this week aimed at a dramatic overhaul of the federal government. A judge has temporarily halted his staffing purge at USAID, and he faces legal challenges to several other of his initial policy moves.

by: cnbctv18

Delhi CM News LIVE Updates: BJP returns to power in Delhi after 27 years, sweeps away AAP; Historic, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: ABC

Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

The complaint, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, accuses the State Department of rejecting some applications from transgender citizens or issuing documents with their sex assigned at birth. The lawsuit also accused the department of holding some passports and other documents submitted by transgender and nonbinary people.

by: cnbctv18

Delhi CM News LIVE Updates: Historic verdict, Delhi people have short-circuited politics of short-cuts, says PM Modi

The exit polls predicted that the BJP is likely to form a government in Delhi after 27 years. The poll of polls predicted 41 seats for BJP, 29 for AAP and nil for Congress.

by: CNN

Ecuador votes for a new president after years of violence and blackouts

Ecuadorian voters are preparing to cast their ballots for a new president for the second time in 18 months amid an unprecedented security crisis in the country.

by: MSN

Delhi assembly election results 2025: What worked for BJP and what did not for AAP?

The BJP secured a sweeping victory in Delhi, winning 48 out of 70 assembly seats. Key factors included early campaigning, targeting the middle class, exposing alleged irregularities in AAP's welfare schemes,

by: MSN

Rise and fall: A crusader who became part of politics he set out to dismantle

No longer a commoner but one of India's top leaders and a two-term chief minister, the 56-year-old now faces an existential crisis.

by: MSN

Gujarat CM inaugurates Millet Mahotsav, highlights PM Modi's push for natural farming

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel emphasised that by promoting the expansion of Shree Anna (millets) and natural farming, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the nation and the world toward a healthier lifestyle with the mantra of 'Back to Basics',

by: MSN

NEET UG 2025 registration: Latest updates, exam pattern, and more. Check Here

NEET UG 2025 registration has begun on the official website. This year, several changes will be implemented in the exam. Check details on the exam pattern and new rules here.

by: MSN

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Elon Musk's DOGE From Sensitive Treasury Payment System

A federal judge on Saturday temporarily blocked Elon Musk's government efficiency probe from peering into the Treasury Department system that distributes tax returns, federal employee salaries and benefits like Social Security,

by: MSN

Trump revokes Biden's security clearances, cites 'poor memory' and national security concerns

The White House announced on its X account that it is revoking President Joe Biden's security clearances and halting his daily intelligence briefings, citing concerns over his ability to handle sensitive information.

by: MSN

US Judge denies requests to block Elon Musk's D.O.G.E from the labor department

by: MSN

Labour minister sacked after leaked messages reveal he 'wished pensioner would die'

A Labour MP who joked about an elderly woman dying in a group chat has been sacked and dismissed from the party. Andrew Gwynne, MP for Gorton and Denton, also posted racist remarks about fellow MP Diane Abbott and sexist remarks about Angela Rayner.

by: MSN

China makes some of Americans' most common medicines. They won't be spared from Trump's tariffs

China makes some of Americans' most common medicines. They won't be spared from Trump's tariffs - Everyday painkillers, antibiotics, cancer medications, blood thinners and more are just some of the drugs that the U.

by: MSN

Federal judge blocks Elon Musk's DOGE from accessing Treasury records after Democratic AGs file lawsuit

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's government efficiency team has been temporarily blocked from accessing certain government systems, according to a federal judge's ruling on Saturday.

by: MSN

Three Israeli hostages freed for 183 Palestinian prisoners under Gaza ceasefire deal, AP explains

Hamas-led militants released three more hostages to the Red Cross on Saturday, and Israel freed dozens of Palestinian prisoners as part of an agreement that paused the war in the Gaza Strip.

by: MSN

"Forming government with 48 seats is historic": BJP MP Manoj Tiwari

BJP is set to form the government in Delhi after securing a historic victory in the assembly elections, winning 48 seats and marking its return to power in the national capital after 27 years.The BJP leaders also termed the mandate as "historic" and hailed the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

by: MSN

Musk and his minions: DOGE team has now inserted officials at least 14 key government agencies

DOGE team has now inserted officials at least 14 key government agencies - Musk's team of allies, former employees and young people on DOGE have infiltrated the government's key federal agencies and d

by: MSN

Voters defend Trump and Musk's spending cuts, challenge Democrats to show they have nothing to hide

Voters Theresa Albano and Ranger Irwin join "The Story" to talk about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's efforts to clean up wasteful government spending.

by: MSN

Trump sees more judges block his remaking of America as USAID cuts and employee buyouts are stalled: Live

Trump sees more judges block his remaking of America as USAID cuts and employee buyouts are stalled: Live - Federal judges have temporarily halted multiple of Trump and Musk's efforts to re-shape the

by: MSN

Trump Fires Nation's Archivist

The Trump administration announced Friday night that it has fired Archivist of the United States Colleen Shogan, who ran the independent agency charged with preserving and providing access to federal government records.

by: MSN

Judge blocks Trump's and Musk's DOGE from having access to vital Treasury payment system: Live

Trump makes gaffe during press conference with Japan's PM; revokes Biden's security clearance: Live updates - President met with Japanese prime minister ahead of weekend trip to Super Bowl in New Orle

by: MSN

Officials in Benslimane face investigation over financial mismanagement

Several local government officials from the Benslimane province in the Casablanca-Settat region are under judicial investigation following complaints of financial irregularities and alleged mismanagement of public funds.

by: MSN

Federal employees on Trump's buyout offer: 'The bridge is burned.'

But Poole, an Air Force veteran who now works as a civilian trainer, says he's lost all trust in the government as President Donald Trump pushes a now-or-never buyout on federal workers and Democrats seem powerless to stop him.

by: MSN

Rajasthan Cabinet holds meeting in Prayagraj, raises honorarium for priests

by: MSN

Pete Hegseth rips former Fox News colleague and calls out 'fake news' for her sharing of factual information

Pete Hegseth rips former Fox News colleague and calls out 'fake news' for her sharing of factual information - Hegseth has asked for more than $130,000 to repair a government-furnished home, $49,000 o

by: MSN

Trump's onslaught hitting a wall with 'judges pumping the brakes' on initiatives: report

After two weeks of a flood of executive orders and government department shutdowns, judges are stepping into the fray to slow down Donald Trump's chaotic attempts to remake the U.S. government in his own image.

by: MSN

US President freezes aid to South Africa after it passed order aimed at capping apartheid inequality

US President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa in an escalation of a rift between the US and South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality stemming from apartheid,

by: MSN

GOLDSTEIN: Trudeau Liberals say they were wrong about almost everything so re-elect them

Call it the great deception - the federal Liberals suddenly claiming they've seen the light on all of the mistakes they've made in governing Canada for almost a decade. Throughout the ongoing Liberal leadership race,

by: MSN

Politics panel says Braun's property tax plan will force tough choices

Gov. Mike Braun's proposed property tax cut plan could lead to local governments making tough spending decisions, potentially impacting essential services such as police and fire protection.

by: MSN

Spending bill talks bog down after Trump's efforts to slash government

Before President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress can enact much of their legislative agenda, they have to deal with some unfinished business — completing work on the current budget year's spending bills.

by: MSN

California approves $50M to protect immigrants and defend state against Trump administration

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed laws Friday setting aside $50 million to help the state protect its policies from challenges by the Trump administration and defend immigrants amid the president's mass-deportation plans.

by: MSN

Afriforum speaks up after Donald Trump invites Afrikaners to be refugees in the US

Lobby group Afriforum responded to the United States President Donald Trump's executive order granting Afrikaners asylum access and slamming SA's policies.

by: MSN

Attacks on Catholics, Lutherans suggest new Trump approach on religion

Allies of the president are leveling attacks on religious groups, including Catholics and Lutherans, and questioning their efforts to help migrants.

by: MSN

Trump chops away at the government and the fallout is felt in the Virginia governor's race

The Trump administration's aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year's race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state,

by: MSN

Trump's absurd latest 'conspiracy' theory distorts a practice he should instead be celebrating

No, Politico and The New York Times aren't being funded by USAID or other agencies in the federal government. Here's why Trump and Musk are saying it is.

by: MSN

'People are really angry': Lawmakers facing voter blowback over Elon Musk's chaos

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle arefeeling the wrath of constituents as their phone lines light up with complaints, worries and confusion over Elon Musk's efforts to gut government programs and fire longtime civil servants.

by: MSN

Delhi assembly election results 2025: Who will be next Delhi chief minister? Top 5 BJP contenders for the post

The BJP's remarkable victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections has set the stage for a new chief minister. With prominent figures like Parvesh Verma and Bansuri Swaraj emerging as contenders, the party's leadership dynamics are in focus.

Delhi assembly election results 2025: Who will be next Delhi chief minister? Top 5 BJP contenders for the post

The BJP's remarkable victory in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections has set the stage for a new chief minister. With prominent figures like Parvesh Verma and Bansuri Swaraj emerging as contenders, the party's leadership dynamics are in focus.
The article from MSN discusses the potential candidates for the position of Delhi's Chief Minister in the upcoming 2025 elections, focusing on BJP contenders. It highlights five key figures: Manish Sisodia, currently the Deputy Chief Minister, known for his educational reforms; Gautam Gambhir, a former cricketer turned politician, who has been actively involved in BJP's political campaigns; Meenakshi Lekhi, a Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, noted for her strong oratory skills; Virendra Sachdeva, the current BJP Delhi unit president, who has been instrumental in organizing the party's grassroots efforts; and Harsh Vardhan, a seasoned politician with a background in health and science, who has previously served as a Union Minister. Each candidate brings a unique set of experiences and political clout, making the race for Delhi's top job highly competitive.

Read the Full MSN Article at:
https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/government/delhi-assembly-election-results-2025-who-will-be-next-delhi-chief-minister-top-5-bjp-contenders-for-the-post/ar-AA1yE1oL

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