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November 06, 2024 11:23 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Rahul Gandhi meets freedom fighter Leela Tai in Nagpur
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met freedom fighter Leela Tai at an event in Nagpur and later said she faced persecution at a young age under the British rule and very well understands the importance of protecting democracy and the Constitution. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, who addressed the 'Samvidhan Samman Sammelan', said he assured her that the Congress will not let the Constitution be harmed at any cost.
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November 06, 2024 11:22 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Two women die due to asphyxiation as fire breaks out in spa
Two women died of asphyxiation after a fire broke out at a spa here on Wednesday evening, an official said. Fifteen fire tenders and around 20 personnel doused the fire after around an hour and a half, said deputy fire officer Ishvar Patel.
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November 06, 2024 9:56 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Yasin Malik's wife writes to Rahul Gandhi
Mushaal Hussein Mullick, wife of incarcerated chief of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), on Wednesday asked Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to initiate a debate in Parliament for her husband, who she claimed can bring peace to Jammu and Kashmir.
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November 06, 2024 9:55 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Maharashtra elections 2024: MVA releases poll guarantee
The Opposition's Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance released the poll guarantee for the Maharashtra electons and promised women in the state Rs 3,000 per month and free travel in state transport buses.
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November 06, 2024 7:27 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Actor Kasturi withdraws reference to Telugus, says 'never intended to hurt' them
Actor Kasturi, who sparked controversy with her comments about Telugu-speaking people settled in Tamil Nadu, announced that she has withdrawn all references to Telugus from her November 3 speech. She stated that it was never her intention to "hurt or offend my Telugu extended family. " "I am sorry for any inadvertent ill feeling. In the interest of all-round amity, I withdraw all references to Telugus in my speech delivered on November 3," Kasturi said, referring to her speech at an agitation of the Hindu Makkal Katchi in support of Brahmins, here.
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November 06, 2024 6:48 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
SC dismisses plea for review of verdict refusing to direct re-exam of NEET-UG 24
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking review of the August 2 verdict wherein it had refused to allow a fresh NEET-UG 2024 examination. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the review plea filed by one Kajal Kumari observing there was no error in its verdict.
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November 06, 2024 6:12 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Trump is very tough on China which is good for us: Tharoor
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said there will be basic continuation of the India-US relationship with Donald Trump staging a comeback and noted that his being tough on China "is good for us". Tharoor, the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs and former minister of state for external affairs, also flagged concerns on immigration and trade with Trump coming to power and noted that the US leader has a "transactional attitude" on many matters.
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November 06, 2024 5:38 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
'Clock symbol case sub judice': SC asks Ajit Pawar NCP
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction to publish a disclaimer in newspapers, including Marathi ones, that the issue of allocation of "clock" symbol was pending in court. The disclaimer was directed to be published in the dailies within 36 hours of the court order. A bench of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing the Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar led factions over the purported use and misuse of the "clock" symbol when it suggested both the groups to focus on voters instead.
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November 06, 2024 4:00 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
FIR registered against Mithun Chakraborty over 'provocative' statement at BJP event in Kolkata
An FIR was registered against actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty over a 'provocative' statement at the BJP event in Kolkata.
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November 06, 2024 3:45 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
5 killed when small jet crashes into vehicle after taking off in suburban Phoenix
A small jet crashed into a vehicle Tuesday after taking off from a suburban Phoenix airport, killing five people, police said. The plane crashed while taking off from Falcon Field Airport in Mesa, police there said in a statement. The Honda HA-420 light business jet struck the vehicle outside airport property at 4:40 pm, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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November 06, 2024 3:19 PM (IST) Posted by Rajukumar
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulates Donald Trump
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated US-elect President Donald Trump over is victory. "On the behalf of the Indian National Congress, we extend our congratulations and best wishes to President @realDonaldTrump for his election victory. India and the United States share a robust comprehensive global strategic partnership, underpinned by long-standing shared democratic values, aligned interests, and extensive people-to-people connections. We look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity," he posted on X.
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November 06, 2024 2:54 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Bank fraud: ED conducts searches in Bhopal
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple premises here in connection with a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud case, official sources said.
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November 06, 2024 2:43 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Rahul Gandhi pays tributes to Ambedkar at Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur
Ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday visited 'Deekshabhoomi' in Nagpur and paid tributes to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, the chief architect of India's Constitution. Ambedkar embraced Buddhism along with thousands of his followers, mainly Dalits, at Deekshabhoomi on October 14, 1956. After paying tributes to Ambedkar, Gandhi also wrote a note in the visitors' diary.
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November 06, 2024 2:08 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Kerala govt announces financial relief to kin of temple fire, train accident victims
The Kerala government on Wednesday announced financial assistance to the kin of those who died in the recent Kasaragod temple tragedy and in the Shoranur train accident. A cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, decided to provide Rs four lakh each to the families of four victims who had succumbed to the burns they sustained in the temple festival firecracker accident in Kasaragod district, a CMO statement said.
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November 06, 2024 1:35 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
I will fight for you with every breath in my body: Donald Trump
Trump in his victory speech said that he will fight for people with every breath in his body and will not rest until we have delivered strong, safe and prosperous America.
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November 06, 2024 1:34 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Two ARTOs suspended, action taken: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami on Almora bus accident
On the Almora bus accident, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "It is a very sad incident. Action was taken and two ARTOs were suspended. A magisterial inquiry has been ordered into the incident. It is also to ensure that such incidents are not repeated."
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November 06, 2024 1:30 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
2019 demolition: SC slams Uttar Pradesh authorities, directs it pay Rs 25 lakh to house owner
Coming down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh authorities for its "high-handed" approach, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed it to compensate a man, whose house was razed in 2019 for road widening, with Rs 25 lakh. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra further asked the UP chief secretary to conduct an inquiry into the matter pertaining to the illegal demolition in Maharajganj district.
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November 06, 2024 1:16 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
J-K Assembly proceedings adjourned for the day amid uproar over resolution on special status
Jammu and Kashmir Assembly proceedings were adjourned for the day on Wednesday amidst uproar after the House passed a resolution seeking a dialogue between the Centre and elected representatives for restoration of special status of the erstwhile state. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather adjourned the House till Thursday as ruckus continued in the assembly over the resolution.
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November 06, 2024 12:36 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Assam: Five civil servants suspended for refusing to join new postings
Five Assam Civil Services (ACS) officers have been suspended for refusing to join their new places of posting in the Election Department, according to official orders.
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November 06, 2024 12:03 PM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Indian Army chief General Dwivedi interacts with Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi interacted with General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army, on video tele call and exchanged views on issues of mutual interest including bilateral DefenceCooperation.
(With inputs from Manish Prasad)
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November 06, 2024 11:49 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Meghalaya Cabinet approves amendment of building byelaws
The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved the amendment of the Meghalaya Building Byelaws aimed at regulating the construction of buildings in industrial zones across the state including those in the New Shillong Township. Cabinet minister and MDA spokesperson Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday said, "This (amendment) is broadly to facilitate the need to categorise the industrial zone to categories earlier not done and also it involves the amendment of the building byelaws for these industrial zones."
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November 06, 2024 11:11 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
MUDA case: BJP protests demanding K'taka CM's resignation after he appears before Lokayukta police
The opposition BJP in Karnataka on Wednesday staged a protest demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who appeared before the Lokayukta police here in response to the summons issued to him for questioning in the MUDA site allotment case.
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November 06, 2024 10:06 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Gurugram: 3-year-old molested at playschool, SIT formed to probe case
A three-year-old girl was allegedly molested at a well-known private playschool and police has registered a case in the matter, officials said on Wednesday. Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora has formed an SIT to investigate the matter, they said. Family members of the girl held demonstrations outside the playschool, demanding the arrest of the accused. The playschool has so far not given a statement on the matter. Despite several attempts, the school principal could not be contacted.
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November 06, 2024 9:10 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Assam: 4 rhino poachers arrested
Four suspected rhino poachers were arrested along with arms and ammunition in Assam's Darrang district, a senior official said. In a post on X, DGP G P Singh said the four were planning to kill a rhino at Orang National Park when they were nabbed on Tuesday night. One .303 rifle with ammunition, three mobiles, five motorcycles and camping stores were seized from them, he added.
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November 06, 2024 8:48 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Maharashtra polls: 33 contestants in Nanded North seat, 3 in Shahada
The Nanded North seat in Maharashtra has the highest number of 33 candidates in the fray, while Shahada in Nandurbar district has the lowest three contestants, as per figures provided by the Election Commission.
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November 06, 2024 8:04 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Bypoll: Tension prevails in Kerala’s Palakkad as police search hotel over black money suspicion
Tension prevailed in the early hours of Wednesday after the police conducted searches at a hotel on suspicion that black money had been brought in to influence the by-election in the Palakkad Assembly constituency.
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November 06, 2024 7:46 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Donald Trump wins Wyoming
Former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in deep-red Wyoming to win the least-populated state's three electoral votes on Tuesday. One of the most Republican states by almost any measure, Wyoming gave Trump his widest margins of victory in any state in the 2020 and 2016 elections. Trump made at least one fundraising visit to Wyoming in 2024 but did not campaign in the state. He focused instead on states less certain to deliver him wins. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 9:00 p.m. EST.
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November 06, 2024 7:33 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Mumbai: Thick layer of smog engulfs area near Bandra Kurla Complex
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November 06, 2024 7:01 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
US Election: Initial results coming in from several states; voting continues in some others
The first results are coming in for the US presidential election with Republican leader Donald Trump projected to notch up wins in Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia and Vice President Kamala Harris winning Vermont. Voting in these states ended hours earlier. Though projections are emerging from many other states, what everyone is eagerly waiting for is possible trends from the seven battleground states which will effectively determine who will become the next American president.
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November 06, 2024 6:39 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
MP CM condemns attack on Hindu temple in Canada
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday condemned the attack on a Hindu temple in Canada and said India does not tolerate such incidents. "Traitors" and "foreign powers" were behind the attack, Yadav told reporters.
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November 06, 2024 6:35 AM (IST) Posted by Ajit Kumar
Trump projected to win Florida
Donald Trump won Florida on Tuesday for the third consecutive election, earning the state’s 30 electoral votes. Once a crucial battleground state, Florida has been drifting toward the Republican Party in recent years. A Democratic presidential nominee has not won the state since Barack Obama carried it in 2012. Meanwhile, Trump grew his margin of victory in his adopted home state between 2016 and 2020. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 8:01 p.m. EST.
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November 06, 2024 6:35 AM (IST) Posted by Ajit Kumar
Trump projected to secure South Carolina
Former President Donald Trump won South Carolina on Tuesday, earning its nine electoral votes for the third straight election. South Carolina has not voted for the Democratic nominee for president since 1976, when Democrat Jimmy Carter -- the governor of the neighbouring state of Georgia -- defeated Republican President Gerald Ford throughout the South. Four years ago, Trump won 55% of the vote, matching his performance from 2016. Given the success Republicans have in the state, presidential candidates rarely spend time campaigning there. The Associated Press declared Trump the winner at 8:01 p.m. EST.
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November 06, 2024 6:34 AM (IST) Posted by Ajit Kumar
Trump likely to secure Mississippi
Trump likely to secure Mississippi
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November 06, 2024 6:24 AM (IST) Posted by Ajit Kumar
Who is winning the US presidential election?
Democrat Kamala Harris faced Republican Donald Trump on Tuesday in the US presidential election. There are 538 Electoral College votes allotted to the 50 states and the District of Columbia. It takes 270 votes to win. The following table shows the projected winner of each state as forecast by media outlets and by data providers Edison Research and Decision Desk HQ, as well as the Electoral College tally based on each group's projections.
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November 06, 2024 6:23 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Renowned folk singer and Padma Bhushan recipient Sharda Sinha dies at 72
Popular folk singer Sharda Sinha, known as 'Bihar Kokila' for her melodious rendition of Chhath and folk songs such as "Kartik Maas Ijoriya", "Suraj Bhaile Bihaan" and Bollywood hits "Taar Bijli" and "Babul", lost her battle with cancer at a hospital here on Tuesday. She was 72. Sinha, who pioneered and popularised the rich folk traditions of Bihar beyond its borders, was undergoing treatment at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-Delhi for multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer.
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November 06, 2024 6:19 AM (IST) Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Indian restaurants in Singapore welcome govt move to allow them to hire cooks from India
Indian restaurants in Singapore have welcomed a government move to allow them to hire cooks from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on work permits. Cooks are not easy to come by for the many Indian restaurants in Singapore, and festive periods like Deepavali put further strain on them, according to a report by Channel News Asia on Tuesday.
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November 06, 2024 6:19 AM (IST) Posted by Ajit Kumar
US election results: Here's the latest
Polls close in 6 states as the world awaits results in historic US election
Polls closing in key Virginia races
As polls close in Virginia, a pair of competitive House races could give an early hint of who is faring better in the race for House control. In northern Virginia, Democrat Eugene Vindman and Republican Derrick Anderson, both Army veterans and lawyers, are vying for a House seat.
In the military-heavy southeast part of the state, Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans is running for reelection against a fellow Navy veteran, Democrat Missy Cotter Smasal. Meanwhile, in Georgia, Democrats and Republicans are poised to swap control of a pair of redistricted House districts.