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The Maharashtra State Election Commission announced that elections for Nagar Panchayats and Nagar Parishads will be held on December 2, 2025, with results declared the next day. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting machines (EVMs). The polls will cover 246 municipal councils and 42 Nagar Panchayats across the state.
Gopichand Hinduja was born in a Sindhi business family, joined the family enterprise, and expanded operations from India to the Middle East. Settled in London, he steered the Hinduja Group globally with his brother, blending UK financial strategy with India’s industrial growth. Under his leadership, it thrived in automotive, banking, and media.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate to trace MOB app co-founder Ravi Uppal, noting that “kingpins” like him treat courts and investigators as “mere instruments.” Uppal had appealed against a Chhattisgarh High Court order refusing to quash a non-bailable warrant. The case involves alleged possession of criminal proceeds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the people of Bihar are determined to hand the NDA its biggest victory in the past 20 years. He warned that the “jungle raj people” would face their worst defeat at the hustings. Modi’s confident remarks came amid high-stakes campaigning ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, leading a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The TMC criticized the exercise as “silent invisible rigging” by the BJP-led Centre and the Election Commission. Banerjee accused authorities of democratic processes ahead of upcoming elections.
Hinduja Group Chairman Gopichand P. Hinduja passed away at the age of 85 in a London hospital, as per family members. He had taken over as chairman in May 2023 following the death of his elder brother. Gopichand, a second-generation leader of the Hinduja family, is survived by his wife Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, […]
Pakistan welcomed a group of Sikh pilgrims from India, marking the first significant border crossing since the deadly clashes in May. More than 2,100 pilgrims received visas to participate in a 10-day festival commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. These visas were issued by Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi last week.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has presented an artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to a Turkish parliamentary delegation, depicting a “Greater Bangladesh” vision. Intelligence sources see it as a deliberate ideological signal aligned with Turkey. The gesture follows a similar presentation to a Pakistani commander earlier.
The Pakistan Cricket Board has dismissed women’s team head coach Muhammad Wasim following a disappointing ICC Women’s ODI World Cup campaign. Despite qualifying impressively by topping the Lahore qualifiers in April, Pakistan struggled in the main event. They finished at the bottom of the eight-team tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The bandh of private colleges across Telangana entered its second day, with protests intensifying over pending fee reimbursement arrears. Several student groups gathered at the TG Council of Higher Education (TGCHU) office, demanding release of funds. As large numbers of students joined the agitation, police were deployed to maintain law and order.
The Supreme Court observed that the POCSO Act is increasingly being misused in cases arising from marital discord and consensual adolescent relationships. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan made the remark while hearing a public interest litigation. The Court emphasized the urgent need to educate boys and men about the law.
The fishermen community in coastal Andhra Pradesh faces disruption in their livelihood from June to Sept, and currently, flood season is impacting their work. With red water entering the sea, fishing has become impossible. 10,000 fishermen depend on the Godavari riverbed for their livelihood. They have requested the AP govt for assistance during this time.
Maharashtra’s local body election dates, including for the BMC, are likely to be announced today at 4 PM. State Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare will address the media, with the Model Code of Conduct expected to follow. Polls may be held in three phases, covering councils, nagar panchayats, zilla parishads, and major municipal corporations.
2 US courts have halted the deportation of Subramanyam “Subu” Vedam, whose wrongful murder conviction was overturned after more than 43 years in prison. An immigration judge granted a stay while the Board of Immigration Appeals reviews his case, which may take months. The US District Court in Pennsylvania also issued a temporary stay pending […]
A massive earthquake has struck Afghanistan, claiming the lives of over 20 people and injuring 150 others. In response, India has extended support to the Afghan people during this difficult time. A large shipment of food aid has already been sent, and the Ministry of External Affairs has announced that medical supplies will be dispatched […]