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BJP appoints Nitin Nabin as national president, eyes key state polls

Nitin Nabin, known for his organisational skills and coordination-driven leadership, has been appointed as the BJP’s new national president ahead of key state polls.

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Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Nabin was confirmed on Tuesday as the party’s new national president, replacing Jagat Prakash Nadda after an extensive internal selection process that began at the grassroots and culminated at the national level. He is set to be formally declared in the presence of the party’s top leadership at the BJP headquarters in Delhi.

The appointment of the 45-year-old leader is being seen as a clear signal of the BJP’s renewed focus on organisational strength and generational transition ahead of several crucial state elections, including those in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Uttar Pradesh, and in the run-up to the 2029 Lok Sabha polls.

Party sources have described the move as a contrast to the opposition’s leadership profile, underlining the BJP’s emphasis on younger leadership backed by organisational experience.

A leader known for coordination and discipline

Those who have worked closely with Nabin describe him as hardworking, politically curious and firmly committed to a party-first approach. He is widely seen as grounded, accessible and a leader who believes in samanvay, or coordination, within the organisation.

Sources also point out that Nabin is regarded as someone who understands the leadership’s working style and ensures collective decision-making, particularly by carrying senior leaders along. This approach is viewed as critical to maintaining stability within the party’s top ranks.

His social background is also seen as politically neutral, with party insiders noting that this has helped him work across groups without friction.

Two decades of organisational experience

Despite his relatively young age, Nitin Nabin brings nearly two decades of experience within the BJP organisation. He rose through the ranks from the party’s youth wing in Bihar and has handled several key organisational and election-related responsibilities over the years.

He is a five-time MLA, having first won from the now-defunct Patna West seat in 2006 before securing four consecutive victories from Bankipur. Nabin has also served briefly as a minister in Bihar, handling departments such as Law, Roadways and Urban Development.

Within the party organisation, he has served as national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha and as president of the BJP’s Bihar unit.

The Chhattisgarh factor

A major turning point in Nabin’s rise came during the 2023 Chhattisgarh Assembly elections, when he was tasked with leading the BJP’s campaign in the state. At the time, the Congress was widely perceived to be in a strong position, with several exit and opinion polls predicting a victory for the incumbent government.

Under Nabin’s leadership, the BJP secured a clear majority, a result that political observers attributed to extensive groundwork, organisational restructuring and micro-level coordination. The campaign is seen as a demonstration of his ability to deliver results in challenging political परिस्थितियाँ.

Party insiders believe this success played a decisive role in positioning Nabin for the party’s top organisational post.

Focus on future challenges

Beyond Chhattisgarh, Nabin also played a key role in the BJP’s recent political success in Delhi, where the party returned to power after nearly three decades.

All these factors culminated in Tuesday’s announcement at the BJP’s Delhi headquarters, where Nitin Nabin was named the party’s new national president in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders.

With major state elections ahead and the long-term goal of securing another Lok Sabha victory, Nabin now takes charge of steering the BJP’s organisational machinery through a crucial phase.

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Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026 declared, ARO-wise merit list released

The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer CEE Result 2026. Candidates can now download the ARO-wise merit list and check their eligibility for the next stages of recruitment.

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The Indian Army has announced the Agniveer Common Entrance Examination (CEE) Result 2026, allowing candidates to check their qualifying status through the official recruitment portal. The Army Recruitment Office (ARO)-wise merit lists have been uploaded on joinindianarmy.nic.in, where candidates can download the PDF corresponding to their recruitment region.

The merit lists contain the names and roll numbers of candidates who have successfully cleared the written examination and become eligible for the next phase of the Agniveer recruitment process.

How to check Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026

Candidates can access their results by following these steps:

  • Visit the official Indian Army recruitment website.
  • Click on the Agniveer CEE Result 2026 link available on the homepage.
  • Select the relevant Army Recruitment Office (ARO) or recruitment region.
  • Download the merit list PDF.
  • Search for your roll number or name to confirm your qualification status.

What happens after the Agniveer CEE result?

Candidates shortlisted in the Common Entrance Examination will now have to undergo the remaining stages of the recruitment process. These include:

  • Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Document Verification (DV)
  • Medical Examination

Only candidates who successfully clear every stage will be considered for final selection under the Agniveer recruitment programme.

Candidates advised to verify details carefully

After downloading the merit list, candidates should carefully check all the information mentioned in the document. If they notice any discrepancy related to their result or personal details, they should immediately contact their respective Army Recruitment Office (ARO) for assistance.

Candidates are also advised to keep checking the official Indian Army recruitment portal for updates regarding the schedule, venue and instructions for the upcoming physical tests, document verification and medical examination.

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Delhi air quality slips to poor as AQI reaches 261, highest in over 85 days

Delhi’s air quality entered the ‘poor’ category after AQI touched 261, its highest level since April 17. Authorities attributed the spike to transnational dust from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.

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Delhi’s air quality fell into the ‘poor’ category on Sunday after the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) climbed to 261, marking its highest level in more than 85 days, according to official data.

The reading was the highest since April 17, when the AQI stood at 263. Just a day earlier, Delhi had recorded an AQI of 140, while air quality had largely remained in the ‘moderate’ and ‘satisfactory’ categories for most of the month.

Transnational dust behind spike in pollution

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the sudden deterioration in Delhi-NCR’s air quality was mainly caused by long-range winds carrying mineral dust generated by storm activity in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.

According to the commission, these dust-laden winds reached northwestern India, including Delhi, resulting in a significant rise in PM10 concentrations. Strong surface winds across the Indo-Gangetic Plain also contributed to the increase in pollution levels.

The CAQM said Delhi’s air quality is expected to remain in the ‘poor’ category for the next few days before improving once the transnational dust spell weakens.

No GRAP Stage-I restrictions for now

Despite the worsening air quality, the CAQM decided not to implement GRAP Stage-I restrictions, stating that the current pollution episode has been triggered by transnational dust rather than local emission sources.

However, the commission directed the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to intensify dust control measures across the city.

As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), an AQI between 201 and 300 falls under the ‘poor’ category.

Delhi experiences humid weather

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the maximum temperature at Safdarjung reached 36.8 degrees Celsius, which was 1.3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 28.3 degrees Celsius, one degree above the seasonal average.

Although the actual maximum temperature remained below 37 degrees Celsius, high humidity pushed the feels-like temperature to 45.7 degrees Celsius by 5:30 pm.

Among other weather stations, maximum temperatures were recorded at 37 degrees Celsius at Lodhi Road, 36.6 degrees Celsius at Palam, 36.2 degrees Celsius at Ayanagar and 36 degrees Celsius at Ridge.

Minimum temperatures stood at 27.1 degrees Celsius in Palam, 27.2 degrees Celsius in Lodhi Road, 27.4 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar and 25.6 degrees Celsius at Ridge.

Weather outlook

The IMD has forecast strong surface winds during the daytime on Monday, with the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 37 degrees Celsius and 27 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Relative humidity varied between 64 per cent at 8:30 am and 52 per cent at 5:30 pm.

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Red Fort bomb threat declared hoax after extensive security checks in Delhi

Delhi Police declared a bomb threat targeting the Red Fort a hoax after conducting a detailed security search following an alert received from Mumbai Police.

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Delhi’s iconic Red Fort witnessed heightened security on Saturday after authorities received a bomb threat targeting the historic monument. Following a detailed inspection and sanitisation drive, Delhi Police confirmed that the threat was a hoax and no explosives were found.

Threat call routed through Mumbai Police

According to officials, the threat was initially received by the Mumbai Police Control Room. The caller allegedly claimed that the Red Fort would be blown up.

Mumbai Police immediately shared the information with the Delhi Police Control Room, which alerted the North District Police. Security personnel were deployed at the monument, and a comprehensive search operation was launched to ensure public safety.

After completing the inspection, officials ruled out any security risk and declared the threat to be false.

Security concerns remain high after previous terror incident

The latest threat comes around eight months after a deadly vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED) blast near the Red Fort Metro Station claimed 15 lives and left several others injured.

Investigators had alleged that the blast was carried out by Umar-un-Nabi, a Kashmiri doctor associated with Al-Falah University in Faridabad, who was driving a Hyundai i20. The explosion occurred on the same day security agencies recovered around 2,900 kg of explosives, including ammonium nitrate, from neighbouring Faridabad in Haryana.

According to investigators, the accused allegedly triggered the explosion after two suspected associates were arrested and the explosives were seized during the operation.

Authorities had identified several other accused linked to the case. Investigators alleged that the group was part of a white-collar terror module associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist organisation.

Earlier arrests linked to alleged attack plots

In May, Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested nine men who were allegedly linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.

Police alleged that the accused were planning attacks on critical infrastructure and security personnel in Delhi, Mumbai and other parts of the country. According to investigators, potential targets included airports, railway stations, power plants and other vital installations.

Although Saturday’s bomb threat was found to be fake, the incident once again prompted swift security measures at one of the country’s most significant heritage sites.

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