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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.
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck offshore near Indonesia’s Sulawesi island otoday, the country’s geophysics agency said. The offshore quake had no potential to trigger a tsunami, officials confirmed. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with initial assessments showing no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties in the surrounding coastal areas.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves told Parliament that she cannot commit to Labour’s manifesto promise not to raise taxes. She said increases to income tax, VAT, or National Insurance remain possible amid economic pressures. In her pre-budget speech, Reeves emphasized that upcoming policy decisions will be shaped by the country’s financial realities.
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.