Union Minister Kiren Rijiju criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” claims in Haryana, calling them fake and a distraction from serious issues. Rijiju also referenced Gandhi’s past use of Minta Devi’s photo and accused him of wasting time with baseless narratives. He advised Gandhi to focus on real political matters.
Bihar votes in Phase-1 with 3.75 crore voters deciding the fate of 1,314 candidates across 121 seats. Major battles feature RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav in Raghopur, BJP’s Samrat Choudhary in Tarapur, Vijay Sinha in Lakhisarai, and rivals like Tej Pratap Yadav, Maithili Thakur, and Khesari Lal Yadav. NDA and Mahagathbandhan face intense contests statewide.
The BJP has announced a nationwide “Vande Mataram” singing event on November 7, with Prime Minister Modi attending at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Celebrations will take place at 150 national sites, including the Kargil War Memorial and Cellular Jail. Additionally, about 1,100 locations in West Bengal will also host similar events.
Three Muslim politicians of Indian origin — Zohran Mamdani, Aftab Pureval and Ghazala Hashmi — won key races in New York, Cincinnati and Virginia, marking a major blow to Donald Trump–backed candidates. Their victories come as voters express dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies, boosting Democratic momentum ahead of future US elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met India’s Women’s World Cup–winning team at Lok Kalyan Marg, praising their resilience and comeback after early criticism. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana thanked him for his guidance and motivation. Players shared memorable moments, while Modi urged them to inspire girls to stay fit.
Amar Chand, along with six family members, was sent back from Pakistan after officials told him, “You are Hindu, you cannot go with a Sikh jatha.” The group of nearly 1,900 Sikh pilgrims had crossed the Attari-Wagah border to participate in the Parkash Purb of Guru Nanak Dev. Chand was among those denied entry.
Vreels, now in beta across 22 countries, blends short videos, photos, chats, calls, and soon e-commerce in one app. Built in the US and India, it offers features like Pix Pouches, V Capsules, and privacy-focused V Map. With strong security and creator-focused tools, Vreels aims to become a global creative and social hub.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the revised India AI Governance Guidelines, advocating minimal regulation for AI. The updated framework, led by IIT Madras’ Balaraman Ravindran, follows consultations held earlier this year. The original framework was spearheaded by Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay K. Sood.
Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam spent 43 years in US prison for a murder he didn’t commit. Cleared in 2024 after hidden FBI evidence emerged, he was immediately detained for deportation over a decades-old drug case. Two US courts have paused his removal, and the 64-year-old continues fighting to stay in the only country he calls home.
Patna: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood for ideals embodied by Lord Ram while INDIA bloc chief ministerial candidate Tejashwi Yadav, and his father Lalu Prasad who heads the RJD, represented the legacy of “Babur-Aurangzeb”.