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Bihar’s voter list revision sparked a major political storm after 65 lakh names vanished from the rolls. The BJP defended the move as necessary to remove illegal immigrants, while Congress accused it of lacking transparency. BJP’s Dr. Zafar Islam hinted at deportations, as the debate now centres on alleged infiltration in the Seemanchal region.
Delhi LG V K Saxena has approved disciplinary action against two suspended fire officers for negligence and concealing facts in last year’s Rajinder Nagar coaching centre tragedy. Three IAS aspirants died after rainwater flooded the basement library, which had been wrongly cleared for use by the officers.
Donald Trump faces anger from MAGA supporters after Republican losses in US elections, highlighted by Zohran Mamdani’s historic New York City win. Critics blame Trump’s foreign policy focus, economic failures, and party infighting for GOP setbacks. MAGA leaders demand renewed focus on domestic issues, affordability, and voter concerns ahead of midterms.
JJD chief Tej Pratap Yadav hinted at a possible post-poll alliance in Bihar, saying he’ll side with anyone committed to ending unemployment. Seen with BJP MP Ravi Kishan, Tej Pratap praised him as a “devotee of God.” Expelled from RJD, he vowed never to return, prioritizing self-respect and public service.
Ahead of the November 11 Jubilee Hills by-election, enforcement agencies seized Rs 3.3 crore in cash, 701 litres of liquor, and drugs worth Rs 1.97 lakh. Authorities registered 24 MCC violation cases, including election violence and voter inducement. The poll was necessitated by BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death.
The Pakistani Marine Agency seized an Indian fishing boat, Nar Narayan, near the International Maritime Boundary Line, arresting eight fishermen — seven from Gujarat and one from Maharashtra. The vessel had departed from Veraval in Junagadh. Authorities claim the fishermen entered restricted waters, marking 125 similar arrests since March 2025.
Omar Abdullah campaigned in Budgam, the seat he vacated last year, amid governance allegations. He criticized the PDP for betraying public trust by allying with the BJP and pledged to oppose the party’s influence. However, Abdullah faces dissent, with MP Aga Ruhullah criticizing his leadership, making the by-election a test of his control over the […]
Thiruchengode MLA E.R. Eswaran, a DMK ally, faced backlash for saying that a man and woman being out late at night is “social degradation” after the Coimbatore gang-rape case. Critics, including BJP’s K. Annamalai and Congress MP Karti Chidambaram, condemned the remarks as victim-shaming and regressive. Eswaran defended it as a moral education issue.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, campaigning in Purnia, Bihar, confidently predicted an NDA sweep in the second election phase. He pledged a Naxal- and infiltrator-free India, highlighted welfare schemes like ₹9,000 to farmers and Ayushman Bharat coverage, and dismissed RJD’s job promises, asserting the NDA is set for a two-thirds majority.
More than half of Bihar’s 184 unrecognised political parties did not publicly disclose 2023-24 financials, ADR reports. Only 67 parties revealed audits and donations. Combined donations of 14 parties reached Rs 682.28 crore, while many others remained unreported. The report highlights transparency gaps and EC’s recent de-listing of 32 non-compliant parties.
US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claimed 1.6 million undocumented immigrants self-deported using the CBP Home app. Fact-checkers, including PolitiFact, say the figure combines voluntary exits, deportations, deaths, and status changes, based on limited survey data. Experts warn it’s an unverified estimate, not a confirmed count of voluntary departures.
India’s MEA noted Trump’s claim on Pakistan’s nuclear tests, citing Islamabad’s history of clandestine nuclear activities, AQ Khan proliferation, and export violations. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also confirmed India-Afghanistan diplomatic upgrades, declined comments on Trump’s India visit, and urged Indians against joining the Russian army.
BRS MLA Harish Rao accused Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy of ruling through fear and intimidation. He alleged raids on BRS leaders’ houses, blackmail of colleges and hospitals, and misuse of RTI for extortion. Flying squad raids on leaders Ravinder Rao and Marri Janardhan Reddy sparked protests from BRS workers.
AP CM Chandrababu will virtually lay the foundation stone for seven industries in four mandals of his Kuppam constituency tomorrow. These industries, with an investment of ₹2,203 crore, mark a key step towards industrial development in the region. The initiative is expected to create direct and indirect job opportunities for 22,000 people.
At a rally in Aurangabad, PM Narendra Modi said Bihar’s record voter turnout reflects people’s trust in him and CM Nitish Kumar. Praising the NDA’s development track, he accused the RJD-Congress alliance of corruption and betrayal. Modi highlighted NDA’s job creation and criticized past “jungle raj” under RJD’s rule.