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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.
The Supreme Court directed the Enforcement Directorate to trace MOB app co-founder Ravi Uppal, noting that “kingpins” like him treat courts and investigators as “mere instruments.” Uppal had appealed against a Chhattisgarh High Court order refusing to quash a non-bailable warrant. The case involves alleged possession of criminal proceeds.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that the people of Bihar are determined to hand the NDA its biggest victory in the past 20 years. He warned that the “jungle raj people” would face their worst defeat at the hustings. Modi’s confident remarks came amid high-stakes campaigning ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee took to the streets of Kolkata, leading a protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The TMC criticized the exercise as “silent invisible rigging” by the BJP-led Centre and the Election Commission. Banerjee accused authorities of democratic processes ahead of upcoming elections.
Hinduja Group Chairman Gopichand P. Hinduja passed away at the age of 85 in a London hospital, as per family members. He had taken over as chairman in May 2023 following the death of his elder brother. Gopichand, a second-generation leader of the Hinduja family, is survived by his wife Sunita, sons Sanjay and Dheeraj, […]
Security forces dealt another major blow to Maoists during an operation in the forests of Sukma district, Chhattisgarh. During the search, they discovered a Maoist weapons dump and seized 17 rifles, rocket launchers, and equipment used for manufacturing arms. The operation marks another significant success in ongoing anti-Maoist efforts in the region.
Patna District Administration has registered an FIR against Union Minister Lalan Singh under the Citizen Security Code and Representation of the People Act. The video shows him instructing JD(U) workers to restrict opposition leaders on polling day while campaigning for Anant Singh. RJD accused this as undermining democracy ahead of Bihar Assembly elections.
The ICC has delivered a surprise to Team India opener Smriti Mandhana, who recently celebrated the World Cup victory. Despite her strong performance, she slipped to second place in the latest ODI batting rankings. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt claimed the top spot after scoring 571 runs in the tournament, while Mandhana managed 434 runs.
The ETV Win web series ‘Constable Kanakam,’ starring Varsha Bollamma, gained a strong audience response and faced plagiarism allegations against a popular streaming platform. Directed by Prasanth Kumar Dimmala. The second season, set in 1990s Repalle, will continue Kanakam’s investigation into mysterious disappearances at Adavi Gutta.
Indian domestic stock markets ended sharply lower today. The BSE Sensex dropped 519.34 points, closing at 83,459.15, while the NSE Nifty declined 165.70 points to settle at 25,597.65. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee weakened slightly, trading at 88.66 against the US dollar by the market’s close, reflecting overall negative investor sentiment.
Pakistan welcomed a group of Sikh pilgrims from India, marking the first significant border crossing since the deadly clashes in May. More than 2,100 pilgrims received visas to participate in a 10-day festival commemorating the 556th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. These visas were issued by Pakistan’s High Commission in New Delhi last week.
The selection committee has announced the India-A squad for the upcoming Rising Stars Asia Cup, starting on Nov 14. The team will be led by Jitesh Sharma, with Naman Dhir as vice-captain. The squad includes Priyansh Arya, Vaibhav, Nehal, Suryansh, Raman Deep, Harsh Dubey, Ashutosh, Yash Thakur, Neet Singh Gurjar, VK Vaishak, Yudhveer, Abhishek, and […]
The Andhra Pradesh govt has announced free distribution of 1,750 retrofitted three-wheeler motorcycles to eligible disabled persons. Minister D.B.V. Swamy stated that applicants aged between 18 and 45 with at least 70% disability can apply at apdas-cac.ap.gov.in by November 25. The initiative aims to promote mobility among differently-abled citizens.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has presented an artwork titled “Art of Triumph” to a Turkish parliamentary delegation, depicting a “Greater Bangladesh” vision. Intelligence sources see it as a deliberate ideological signal aligned with Turkey. The gesture follows a similar presentation to a Pakistani commander earlier.