In a dramatic escalation of the political storm over alleged manipulation of electoral rolls in Haryana, former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Wednesday threw his full weight behind Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’sexplosive allegations of widespread voter fraud. Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, the senior Congress leader asserted that the results of the 2024 Haryana Assembly elections did…

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In a significant acknowledgement of India’s progress in strengthening its financial crime enforcement framework, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Wednesday commended the country’s efforts in investigating and recovering assets linked to money laundering, cybercrime, economic offences, and terror financing. In its newly released global report on asset recovery, the Paris-based watchdog highlighted several cases where…

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As Bihar heads into a crucial two-phase assembly election on November 6 and 11, an unprecedented electoral exercise looms large over the political battlefield. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls—initiated nationwide by the Election Commission (EC) on November 4—has already become a central issue in Bihar, the first major state where its impact could alter…

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In a case that has shaken Maharashtra’s medical and law-enforcement circles, a police sub-inspector from Phaltan City has been dismissed from service after being named in the suicide note of a 29-year-old woman doctor. The action against the officer, Gopal Badane, was announced by Sunil Phulari, Special Inspector General of the Kolhapur Range, on Tuesday. The dismissal…

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As Delhi continues to choke under layers of toxic smog, China on Wednesday extended an open offer to assist India in combating its worsening air pollution crisis. With the capital’s Air Quality Index (AQI) oscillating within the “poor” category, China’s outreach comes at a time when Delhi and its surrounding regions are witnessing yet another…

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Defence minister Rajnath Singh issued a sharp rebuke to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, urging him not to involve the Indian Army in electoral politics. Addressing election rallies in the poll-bound state of Bihar, the senior BJP leader warned that the armed forces must remain above political and caste-based debates, asserting that soldiers follow only one religion: “Sainya Dharma.”…

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Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in the New York mayoral election has been celebrated across continents, but no moment captured public imagination quite like the final seconds of his victory speech. As Mamdani concluded his remarks—delivered with confidence, symbolism, and sharp political messaging—the unmistakable opening beats of “Dhoom Machale” from the 2004 Bollywood blockbuster Dhoom began to play…

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Karur, Tamil Nadu: Actor-turned-politician Vijay has reiterated that the upcoming 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election will be a direct contest between his political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). Speaking at a special general council meeting of TVK on Wednesday, the party founder and chief presented a confident front, positioning his party as…

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Bengaluru: In a serious incident highlighting concerns over police conduct, three personnel attached to Varthur Police Station were suspended on Wednesday following allegations of assault against a domestic worker inside the station premises. The suspended officers have been identified as Sanjay Rathod, Santosh Kudari, and Archana. The action comes after an inquiry into the incident, ordered by senior…

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The higher reaches of Uttarakhand welcomed the season’s first snowfall on Wednesday morning, November 5, 2025, as the peaks surrounding the revered shrines of Kedarnath and Badrinath were blanketed in a pristine layer of snow. The onset of winter brought a significant drop in temperatures across the high-altitude towns, creating a picturesque and serene environment for pilgrims and residents…

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