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BSP chief Mayawati claimed her party could have won more Bihar seats if elections were free and fair. She praised workers for Satish Kumar Singh Yadav’s narrow Ramgarh victory, alleged opposition and administrative interference, and urged members to keep working despite NDA’s landslide win and opposition accusations of vote manipulation.
Britain will unveil sweeping asylum reforms Monday, extending legal migrants’ permanent settlement to 10 years and forcing illegal arrivals to wait 20 years. Inspired by Denmark, the policy aims to curb small-boat crossings and control migration. Critics argue it unfairly penalizes refugees fleeing danger, while the govt stresses restoring national unity.
Britain will unveil sweeping asylum reforms Monday, extending legal migrants’ permanent settlement to 10 years and forcing illegal arrivals to wait 20 years. Inspired by Denmark, the policy aims to curb small-boat crossings and control migration. Critics argue it unfairly penalizes refugees fleeing danger, while the govt stresses restoring national unity.
After its sweeping Bihar victory, the NDA has set a cabinet formula allocating one ministerial post for every six MLAs, say sources. The BJP may get 15–16 berths, JDU around 14, and smaller allies one to three each. While the swearing-in date is pending, leaders have backed Nitish Kumar to continue as chief minister.
Tej Pratap Yadav strongly defended his sister Rohini Acharya after she accused Tejashwi Yadav and his aide of abuse and humiliation. Calling the incident “unbearable,” he warned “Jaichands” of consequences and urged Lalu Prasad Yadav to intervene. Rohini, quit politics after the RJD’s poll defeat, alleged assault, and deep family betrayal.
A busted JeM-linked “white-collar” terror module, led by doctors, had been scouting for a suicide bomber since last year. Key planner Dr Umar Nabi, who later died in a premature blast, intensely radicalized a recruit. The plan collapsed when the recruit backed out, citing poverty and religious prohibitions against suicide.
Congress MLA Naveen Yadav, who won the Jubilee Hills by-election with a huge majority, is likely to be appointed as the government whip. Telangana CM Revanth Reddy is planning to give him this post after he takes oath as an MLA. There are currently three whips, with the possibility of appointing four more.
Gaza’s first major winter rains flooded the Muwasi camp, destroying fragile tents as residents dug trenches to divert water. Families’ belongings were soaked, winds toppled shelters, and drainage was nonexistent. With over 425,000 displaced people living in makeshift tents, aid remains inadequate. Many sought refuge in ruined buildings.
West Bengal CEO Manoj Kumar Agarwal has directed all district officials to finish collecting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) forms by November-end. During a video conference, he questioned delays in 100% distribution and warned against any lapses. Over 7.55 crore forms have been distributed. After BLOs flagged safety concerns, districts were told to act immediately.
A Thane court acquitted a 22-year-old man in a rape and POCSO case, ruling the victim’s age was not proven and their relationship was largely consensual. The court noted missing original birth records and the victim’s own admissions that the relationship was voluntary and she wished to marry him, leading to his acquittal.
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK party has started statewide protests across Tamil Nadu over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Vijay issued a warning that door-to-door verification by Booth-Level Officers will lead to procedural lapses and the wrongful exclusion of legitimate voters.
Rohini Acharya quit politics and alleging she was abused and assaulted by her brother Tejashwi Yadav and his aides Sanjay Yadav and Rameez Nemat. She accused them of humiliating her after RJD’s electoral defeat. Rameez, a close Tejashwi associate, also faces serious criminal cases, deepening the party’s internal crisis.
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor has leveled serious allegations against the NDA, claiming the alliance misused ₹14,000 crore of World Bank funds meant for development projects during the Bihar polls. He alleged that ₹10,000 deposited into women’s accounts in Bihar before the polls was diverted from these funds, raising concerns about electoral ethics.
AP CM Chandrababu said the Constitution made it possible for a chaiwala to become the Prime Minister. Speaking at a program in Mangalagiri, he noted that India rose from the world’s 11th-largest economy in 2014 to the fourth today. He added that India aims to become the third-largest economy next year, second by 2038, and […]
TG CM Revanth Reddy extended greetings on National Press Day, praising journalists for addressing social and political issues while serving as a vital bridge between the govt and the people. He conveyed his best wishes to all journalists, acknowledging their dedication and commitment to society’s welfare and the promotion of informed public discourse.