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Manipur BJP MLA L Rameshwor Meetei said fresh elections should be held if the Centre fails to form a government. Warning that BJP’s position may weaken, he said like-minded legislators have chosen Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata to lead and are ready to stake claim, stressing that if no government is formed by November, a new mandate […]
The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold plating theft arrested former TDB employee KS Byju, marking the fourth arrest. Byju, custodian of the gold plates sent for re-plating in 2019, was on leave during their transfer, raising suspicion. Investigators are examining his role as they seek accountability in the missing gold amid judicial oversight and political […]
Trump faces a new political rival in New York’s incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The young Democratic socialist matched Trump’s theatrics, calling him out at his victory rally. Trump mocked Mamdani’s background and threatened federal funding, but the 34-year-old’s bold response caught the former president’s attention, a rare moment of being upstaged.
Karnataka Cabinet approved the Innovation Policy 2025-2030 with a ₹518.27 crore outlay to foster 25,000 startups and position the state as a global innovation hub. It also cleared rules for police records, approved ₹94.5 crore for a Mysuru cancer centre, ₹20 crore for Mangaluru Haj Bhavan, municipal mergers, and BWSSB sewage maintenance.
The US Supreme Court allowed Trump’s administration to enforce a policy blocking transgender and nonbinary people from choosing passport gender markers that match their identity. Conservatives said listing sex at birth isn’t discriminatory, while liberal justices warned it risks harassment and violence. The policy stems from Trump’s 2021 executive order.
Bihar’s first phase of Assembly elections recorded a voter turnout of 64.46%, with strong participation from women. Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Gunjyal noted only 1.21% of EVMs needed replacement, lower than in 2020. Voting continues in some areas, and final updated turnout data will be released shortly after all arrangements are verified.
In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Muzaffarabad erupts as Gen Z leads protests against rising university fees and alleged government favoritism. What began as a student movement has grown into broader demands for independence and dignity, with roads blocked and clashes with security forces. The unrest draws attention from India and international observers.
The Supreme Court has stayed the Calcutta High Court’s proceedings regarding West Bengal’s preparation of a fresh OBC list. A three-judge bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai passed the order after senior advocate Kapil Sibal submitted that the High Court was moving ahead with hearings despite the apex court already being seized of the matter.
The Bombay High Court will hear in December a petition filed by 85-year-old actor Amol Palekar in 2016, seeking protection of artistic freedom. He claims rules mandating pre-censorship of play scripts infringe this right. Palekar’s counsel urged the court to deliver a clear verdict, positive or negative, after the decade-long wait.
The Gujarat High Court granted six-month interim bail to 86-year-old Asaram, convicted in a 2013 rape case, citing heart-related ailments and the need for proper medical care. The bench noted Jodhpur High Court granted similar relief. The survivor’s lawyer opposed, highlighting that Asaram frequently travels and has no serious health issues.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has ordered a detailed probe into a ₹300 crore Pune land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, after a sub-registrar allegedly waived ₹21 crore in stamp duty. A three-member committee will examine the legality and circumstances of the exemption. Parth Pawar has not responded to repeated queries.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹11.14 crore belonging to former cricketers Suresh Raina and Shikhar Dhawan in a money-laundering probe. The case, according to officials, is associated with the illicit betting site 1xBet. Under PMLA, Dhawan’s ₹4.5 crore property and Raina’s ₹6.64 crore mutual fund were provisionally attached.
The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced a one-way special train from Nanded to Charlapalli railway station. The Nanded-Charlapalli (07666) service will begin operations tomorrow. According to SCR officials, the train will include 2AC, 3AC, Sleeper Class, and General Second Class coaches for passenger convenience.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee clarified that she never personally received any enumeration form for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She dismissed media reports claiming otherwise. Calling them “false, misleading, and deliberate misinformation,” the TMC leader urged people not to believe such fabricated stories.
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced plans to transfer 50% of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) development to an industry consortium. He praised India’s aerospace, defence, and engineering sectors for their growing capabilities. Narayanan highlighted that these industries already contribute nearly 80-85% of the systems for ISRO’s missions.