Russia announced that Ukrainian forces in Pokrovsk and Kupiansk are surrounded and urged them to surrender, warning of no chance of survival. Moscow has sought to seize Pokrovsk, known as the “gateway to Donetsk,” since 2024. The move is part of its push to capture all of Donbas, 10% of which remains Ukrainian-controlled.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh accused Congress leader Rahul of “trying to create anarchy” by demanding reservation in the armed forces. Singh criticized Rahul’s stance, calling it divisive and irresponsible. Taking a jibe at his recent fishing attempt in Bihar, Singh said Gandhi now has “no option left but to jump into a pond.”
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra alleged that the NDA was attempting to form the Bihar govt through “vote chori,” claiming that 65 lakh names, including those of many women, were deleted from the electoral rolls via ‘SIR.’ Speaking at a rally in Valmiki Nagar, she compared the nation’s current state to the ‘British Raj.’
Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring has been booked for allegedly making derogatory and casteist remarks against former Union Home Minister Buta Singh. An FIR was registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The Ludhiana MP also faces charges under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Air India successfully flew 228 passengers and 17 crew members from Ulaanbaatar to Delhi today. They had been stranded in the Mongolian capital after their San Francisco-Delhi flight was diverted due to a technical issue. The airline swiftly arranged a relief aircraft to ensure their safe return home without any trouble to the passengers.
Fourteen Indian pilgrims, initially cleared to visit Pakistan for Guru Nanak’s 556th birth anniversary at Nankana Sahib, were sent back after officials reportedly labeled them Hindus, not Sikhs. They were part of around 2,100 Indians approved by the Union Home Ministry, with Islamabad issuing travel documents to the same number of visitors.
An Election Commission of India source firmly stated that Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of large-scale vote manipulation are completely baseless. The official emphasized that no objections or appeals were filed against the verified electoral rolls in Haryana. Rahul’s so-called ‘revelation’ about voter theft appears politically motivated.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP and Election Commission of colluding in Haryana, claiming 25 lakh fraudulent votes, including 5.21 lakh duplicates and 19 lakh bulk entries. Allegations cite photo reuse and other irregularities. The EC called the claims “baseless,” while BJP demanded Congress apologize, asking formal declarations under oath.
The Election Commission has completed all arrangements for the first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls, scheduled for Thursday, Nov 6. Intense campaigning between the NDA and INDIA bloc parties concluded yesterday evening. In this phase, voters will decide contests across 121 assembly constituencies, marking the start of a crucial poll battle in the state.
Responding to Rahul Gandhi’s “vote theft” claims in Haryana, EC sources questioned why Congress polling agents didn’t object during voting. They asked, “If someone allegedly voted over 200 times at two booths, why wasn’t it flagged?” Sources stressed such issues should be raised immediately at polling stations rather than later as allegations.
An encounter broke out in Chhatru, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, between security forces and terrorists. Based on intelligence inputs that militants were hiding in the area, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army launched a joint search operation. The exchange of fire is ongoing, and full details about casualties or arrests are yet to […]
PM Modi will host the Indian women’s cricket team, winners of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, at his official residence this evening. The team arrived in Delhi yesterday after their historic victory over South Africa in the final. Modi will felicitate captain Harmanpreet Kaur and her team for fulfilling the dream of millions of […]
A bomb threat targeting a United Airlines flight from Houston led to a temporary halt of all flights at Washington’s Reagan National Airport. The plane was moved to a secure area and passengers evacuated. Operations later resumed. Nationwide delays have increased amid the US government shutdown, with average waits of 51 minutes and some exceeding […]
At least eight people, including the loco pilot, were killed and 14 injured when a MEMU passenger train overshot a red signal and crashed into a goods train near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh. A coach climbed onto a wagon, and some passengers remain trapped. Gas cutters are being used for rescue, while the injured have been […]
A Maharashtra opposition delegation met the Central Election Commission in New Delhi, alleging voter list irregularities and seeking transparency. Leaders expressed disappointment, saying no concrete assurances were given. They demanded removal of duplicate entries, addition of new voters, stronger VVPAT, and will consult other anti-BJP parties on the next steps.