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US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor met PM Modi in Delhi, discussing trade, defence, and tech. Gor gifted Modi a signed photo with Trump’s handwritten message: “Mr Prime Minister, you are great.” Amid tensions over US tariffs on Indian goods, Modi expressed hope for improved ties. Gor termed current issues a “hiccup” and praised India.
Prashant Kishor hinted at contesting from Raghopur against Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar 2025 polls, warning him of a Rahul Gandhi-style Amethi defeat. Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party released its first list of 51 candidates, including diverse names like Bhojpuri singer Ritesh Pandey and Karpoori Thakur’s granddaughter, signaling a strong challenge to RJD.
SP MP Zia Ur Rehman Barq criticized Yogi Adityanath’s government for hosting Taliban minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in UP. He questioned the BJP’s “double standards,” recalling an FIR filed against his late grandfather for supporting the Taliban. Barq asked why security is being provided now if earlier support for the group was condemned as shameful.
BRS leader Harish Rao slammed Congress and BJP for remaining silent as Andhra Pradesh advances the Banakacherla project. He accused CM Revanth Reddy of compromising Telangana’s water rights and questioned the Centre’s complicity. Rao warned that diversion of Godavari water could provoke Karnataka and Maharashtra to retaliate.
Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal confirmed that NDA’s seat-sharing and ticket details for the state polls will be revealed Sunday at 11 am. Amid talks of dissatisfaction among allies, leaders like Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi urged patience, while sources suggest JD(U) and BJP may contest 102 and 101 seats, respectively.
Bihar BJP chief Dilip Jaiswal confirmed that NDA’s seat-sharing and ticket details for the state polls will be revealed Sunday at 11 am. Amid talks of dissatisfaction among allies, leaders like Upendra Kushwaha and Jitan Ram Manjhi urged patience, while sources suggest JD(U) and BJP may contest 102 and 101 seats.
Maria Corina Machado’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize win has sparked criticism over her past support for Israel and calls for foreign intervention in Venezuela. Critics say her alignment with Netanyahu and support for embassy relocation contradicts the spirit of peace. Rights groups and lawmakers urge the Nobel Committee to reconsider, citing Gaza-related concerns.
Cherka Mahesh, former BJP joint-convener in Jubilee Hills, resigned to support BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha in the upcoming by-election. Mahesh criticized BJP’s failure to uphold BC reservations and accused its leadership of opportunistic politics. A former BRS leader, he returned to support Sunitha after MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death triggered the by-poll.
The Sabarimala gold theft controversy involves 30.3 kg of gold donated by Vijay Mallya in 1998. Alleged mismanagement and theft by Devaswom Board officials sparked political uproar in Kerala. A Special Investigation Team is probing the issue, while Congress demands a court-monitored CBI inquiry. The Kerala government has promised strict action against those responsible.
Puja Shakun Pandey, a Hindu Mahasabha leader, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of Aligarh businessman Abhishek Gupta. She and her husband reportedly hired two shooters for ₹3 lakh. Gupta was shot dead on September 26. Pandey, absconding since the incident, was arrested in Bharatpur and is now being interrogated in Aligarh.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma claimed Miya-Muslims will form 38% of the state’s population in the next census, becoming the largest community. He announced two new laws to protect Assam’s community, land, and homes, urging sustained pressure on Miya-Muslims to maintain demographic balance, blaming past governments for illegal settlements and vote-bank politics.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband during his first India trip since 2021. He received the Hadith Sanad, earning the title “Qasmi.” The visit symbolizes strengthened religious and diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan, with Muttaqi expressing hope for closer future relations and academic cooperation.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that the Tea Square should become an iconic landmark for the state. During a review at ICCC on the AI Hub and Tea Square projects, he instructed officials to begin construction of the tea shed near Rayadurgam by the end of November, with the industries dept and TGICC jointly overseeing […]
Residents of Hyderabad’s Goshamahal constituency protested with black flags against MLA T Raja Singh, blaming him for unresolved garbage and drainage issues causing health problems. They accused both the MLA and GHMC of inaction. Police assistant commissioner Mohd Munawwar intervened, urging protestors to report their grievances to the relevant authorities.
Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook account was briefly suspended over alleged policy violations, sparking political outrage. SP leaders accused the BJP of suppressing dissent. Meta restored the account, citing internal policies. Yadav claimed his posts on a journalist’s death and a Ballia case were wrongly flagged. IT Minister denied any central government role.