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Uddhav Thackeray faces a significant setback as the Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition appears to be losing the Maharashtra assembly elections, with Eknath Shinde’s faction claiming victory. The rebel group has framed this defeat as a validation of their claim to Balasaheb Thackeray’s legacy. The results suggest a decisive ideological shift, leaving Uddhav’s political future uncertain.
NOTA (None of the Above) option garnered limited support in the recent Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections, with only 0.75% of voters in Maharashtra and 1.32% in Jharkhand opting for it. The votes were counted on Saturday, and while the option allows voters to reject all candidates, it was selected by a small percentage of […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Apple and Google’s dominance of mobile browsers. The report claims both tech giants manipulate user choice, through Apple’s limitations on progressive web apps. Both companies have responded, with Apple raising privacy concerns and Google defending its Android openness. The final report is due ...
Fourteen individuals, including a couple, who are believed to have illegally crossed the Line of Control into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2011, were declared proclaimed offenders by a local court in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Saturday. The court’s decision follows an investigation into their unlawful crossing of the border.
Israeli airstrikes in Beirut killed at least 11 and injured dozens, as diplomats work to secure a ceasefire amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. The strikes, which hit central Beirut and Tyre, come after U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein’s visit. Over 3,500 have died in Lebanon since the conflict’s intensification, while Gaza’s death toll surpasses […]
Chennai is preparing for potential impacts from a developing cyclonic system in the Bay of Bengal. India Meteorological Department reports that an upper-air cyclonic circulation has formed near the Sumatra coast & South Andaman Sea. Forecasts suggest the system may evolve into a low-pressure area by Nov 23, intensifying into a depression by Nov 24 […]
King Charles III’s coronation in May 2023 cost UK taxpayers £72 million, with £50.3 million spent by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and £21.7 million on policing. Critics argue the expenses were excessive amid economic struggles, noting that over half of Britons opposed government funding for the event. Anti-monarchists have called for […]
India is accelerating efforts to implement the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement with the European Free Trade Association. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal began a four-day trip to Norway on November 22. Signed in March 2024, TEPA aims to boost India’s trade with EFTA countries Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein by removing barriers and enhancing market […]
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed gratitude to Wayanad voters after securing a significant lead in the byelection, vowing to represent their hopes and dreams in Parliament. She thanked her brother Rahul Gandhi for his support and guidance. Priyanka also acknowledged the hard work of her team and her family’s unwavering support, pledging to continue fighting for […]
International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to convene an emergency meeting on November 26 to finalize the dates and venues for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. The tournament, originally scheduled for next year, is set to take place in February and March. The meeting will focus on addressing important logistical details and ensuring the smooth […]
Unscheduled power cuts in Kashmir are severely affecting industrial units as winter approaches. These outages hinder productivity, impacting both small and large-scale businesses. Zaffar Farooq Salati, President of the Anantnag Industrial Estate Union, emphasized that uninterrupted power is crucial for industries and workers’ livelihoods. Power diversions to residential areas lead to incr...
Home Minister Amit Shah held a review meeting with Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Friday to assess the law and order situation in the capital. The meeting, attended by Delhi’s Special Commissioner, Special Cell officials, the Home Secretary, and the Intelligence Bureau Director, followed a rise in criminal incidents like shootings, robberies, and chain-snatching […]
Hyundai is recalling 145,235 electric vehicles in the U.S., including IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and certain Genesis models, due to a drive power malfunction. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) cited damaged charging control units that may prevent the 12-volt battery from charging. Hyundai will inspect, replace, and update affected parts and software at […]
AIADMK criticized Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin for allegedly benefiting from ‘dynastic politics,’ claiming he made no sacrifices to attain his current position. AIADMK deputy general secretary KP Munusamy accused Udhayanidhi of symbolizing ‘family politics,’ while also pointing out that BJP Tamil Nadu chief Annamalai could be replaced and actor Vijay recently launched hi...
Hemant Soren’s year has seen a dramatic turnaround, from being arrested in January over a land scam to emerging victorious in Jharkhand’s elections. Despite facing family defections, legal battles, and political turmoil, Soren led the JMM to secure 33 seats, boosting the ruling alliance’s strength to 55. The BJP-led alliance lagged behind with just 25 […]