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National Press Day, observed on November 16, marks the establishment of the Press Council of India in 1966 to safeguard press freedom and uphold ethics. The day highlights the constant need for transparency and accountability in journalism and honors the vital role of the press in delivering unbiased information and strengthening democracy in India.
Supreme Court Chief Justice BR Gavai will arrive in Vijayawada today to attend a special program at CK Convention, Mangalagiri, at 11 a.m. Organized by the High Court Lawyers Association to mark 75 years of the Constitution’s enactment, the event will feature his address, with CM CBN scheduled to attend.
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama said she does not believe the United States is ready to elect a woman president, pointing to Kamala Harris’s unsuccessful 2024 polls. Speaking at an event in Brooklyn while promoting her a book ‘The Look’, she noted that her remarks should also discourage continued calls for woman to run […]
Here are the petrol prices per liter today in the top cities in India. ★ Delhi – ₹94.77, ★ Kolkata – ₹105.41, ★ Mumbai – ₹103.50, ★ Chennai – ₹100.80, ★ Bangalore – ₹102.92, ★ Bhubaneswar – ₹101.19, ★ Chandigarh – ₹94.30, ★ Hyderabad – ₹107.46, ★ Jaipur – ₹104.41, ★ Lucknow – ₹94.69, ★ […]
Members of two West Bengal tribal communities will spend six days in Kolkata from Monday to protect their languages from extinction. The program includes a translation workshop and is part of a University of Calcutta project on endangered languages, focusing on Lodha and Toto, which recently received Central government funding.
Senior Congress leader Vijay Waddetiwar demanded a judicial inquiry by a High Court judge into alleged irregularities in a Pune land deal involving Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. He wrote to CM Devendra Fadnavis seeking a “neutral, independent, and detailed” investigation, alleging the government has misled the public.
Rohini Acharya announced she is quitting politics following RJD’s drubbing in the Bihar Assembly elections. She is the daughter of party president Lalu Prasad. A doctor by qualification, she chose to become a homemaker and settled with her Singapore-based husband. Acharya made the decision public through a cryptic post on her X handle.
RJD chief Tejashwi Yadav tweeted that “no sorrow in defeat, no arrogance in victory,” reflecting on the party’s commitment to the poor after Bihar’s 2025 assembly elections. RJD won only 25 of 143 contested seats, its second-worst performance, while alliance partners also suffered losses and the NDA swept the polls with over 200 seats.
The Telangana High Court expressed strong displeasure over HYDRA’s non-compliance with its orders, warning it would exercise strict authority. The court directed that the status quo be maintained in the Thummidikunta land restoration. A contempt plea was filed, and the commissioner attended, with the court noting receipt of 10 daily petitions against HYDRA.
LoP Rahul Gandhi met party chief Mallikarjun Kharge to discuss the election outcome following Congress’ poor showing in Bihar. They were joined by K.C. Venugopal, Ajay Maken, and Bihar in-charge Krishna Allavaru. The party secured only six of the 61 contested seats, marking its second-worst performance in the state after 2010.
Tollywood Megastar Chiranjeevi is set to team up with director Bobby for their next film, tentatively titled Mega 158. Reports indicate that the final draft is ready and the full script work has been completed. The project is expected to go on floors soon, with KVN Productions bankrolling the film.
Superstar Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli’s globe-trotting action-adventure, tentatively called ‘SSMB 29,’ is creating huge excitement. Today at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Rajamouli will finally break the suspense by revealing the film’s official title along with a teaser video. Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Varanasi is confirmed.
The Congress party held an internal review meeting after its crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly polls. Following this, Rahul Gandhi spoke with Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tejashwi Yadav, and other Mahagathbandhan leaders to discuss the reasons behind the loss. After the meeting, Rahul left quietly without addressing the media, signaling a serious introspection.
Thirty-one girl students were injured after their school bus overturned into a 25-foot-deep gorge in Koderma district, Jharkhand. The accident occurred on the Ranchi-Patna main road near Koderma Valley under police limits. The bus was carrying students from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Puto, Chandwara, when it tragically lost control and overturned.
The 2025 Bihar Assembly landslide was driven by strong NDA coordination, effective booth-level management, and clear messaging on development. Voter fatigue toward the opposition, along with a united leadership and targeted welfare outreach, further strengthened the NDA’s appeal. Youth and first-time voters played a key role in amplifying the mandate.