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Aleema Khan, the sister of former PM Imran Khan, filed a contempt petition against Adiala Jail officials for ignoring an Islamabad High Court order allowing twice-weekly visits. PTI members held a sit-in after repeated denied meetings. The petition seeks legal action against authorities for non-compliance and political harassment, demanding enforcement of Khan’s visitation rights.
AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has asked the central government to remove the 18% GST on air and water purifiers as pollution in Delhi-NCR worsens. He said clean air and water are basic rights and called the tax unfair. With air quality in the ‘very poor’ range, doctors advise regular checks for people with respiratory or […]
Maharashtra has extended the campaign time for local body polls until 10 pm on December 1. Voting for 246 municipal councils and 42 nagar panchayats will happen on Dec 2, with results on Dec 3. Mahayuti leaders expect strong support. Meanwhile, Aaditya Thackeray accused the State Election Commission of delays in the voter list and […]
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan sparked death rumours, as his family was reportedly barred from visiting him in Adiala Jail. Authorities insist he is healthy. Supporters protested outside the Rawalpindi prison, while security was heightened. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM Sohail Afridi also confirmed being stopped from meeting Khan amid the swirling claims.
TTD has permanently banned anchor Siva Jyothi from visiting Tirumala after her controversial video went viral, where she and her partner mocked Prasadam, calling themselves “the richest beggars.” Despite her apology, the remarks offended devotees. The lifetime ban, linked to her Aadhaar, was imposed to protect religious sentiments.
The power tussle between Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and deputy DK Shivakumar is moving to Delhi, with Congress high command, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, set to intervene. Both camps lobby for leadership claims amid hints of a “2.5-year formula” deal. Decisions on CM succession and party unity are expected before December 1.
The Supreme Court questioned whether non-citizens holding Aadhaar should gain voting rights, stressing that Aadhaar doesn’t prove citizenship. Hearing challenges to the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, the bench said document verification is the EC’s duty, not a formality. Kapil Sibal argued SIR burdens illiterate voters.
Telangana started the nomination process for the first phase of Gram Panchayat elections in 4,326 villages and 37,459 wards. Nominations close on November 29, withdrawals by December 3. Voting is scheduled for December 11, with counting the same day. Around 1.66 crore rural voters are eligible, and BC reservations are applied as per High Court […]
A Bangladesh court has sentenced ousted PM Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in three corruption cases over illegal plot allocations, ruling in her absence. Her children also received five-year terms. Hasina was earlier sentenced to death by the ICT for 2024 unrest. Bangladesh has requested her extradition from India, which is reviewing the plea.
Authorities at Adiala Jail in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi have rejected the health rumors of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. Officials described Imran Khan as hale and hearty. They stated that all necessary medical care and supervision are being provided to him, and he is healthy now. Imran Khan has been in custody since August […]
Ousted AIADMK leader and 9-time MLA Sengottaiyan has joined the actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam along with his supporters today. TVK General Secretary N. Anand welcomed the supporters of Sengottaiyan. Sengottaiyan resigned as Gobichettipalayam MLA on Nov 26. His joining the TVK party could sway the winds in favor of TVK in Erode.
BRS working president KTR criticized Rahul Gandhi for reducing Backward Class (BC) reservation in Telangana Gram Panchayat elections from 24% to 17%, despite earlier promises of 42%. The elections for 12,728 sarpanchs and 1.12 lakh wards start December 11. The Telangana High Court limited total reservations to 50%, affecting BC quotas.
President Droupadi Murmu released a digital Constitution in nine languages on Constitution Day. She said the Constitution guides India to move past colonial thinking and build national pride. The PM and vice president attended the event. She noted that the Constitution protects people’s rights and unites the nation as it moves toward inclusive growth.
The AP govt is pushing to speed up the Polavaram project and has requested the Centre to grant a permanent stay on the Environment and Forest Department’s stop-work orders. Currently, the stay is valid only until June 2026. The Environment Ministry had issued the stop-work directive earlier following objections raised by Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will visit Delhi on November 29 to meet Sonia Gandhi amid ongoing tensions between him and CM Siddaramaiah over a possible change in the CM post. The meeting is expected to address internal party disagreements and discuss leadership issues as the political tussle within the Congress intensifies in the state.