CONSPIRACIES
"Fabricated, malicious attacks": India rejects US court order involving officials in Sikh separatist Pannun case
India's Ministry of External Affairs has rejected a lawsuit against its officials filed by Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The US court allowed Pannun to pursue service of summons on Indian officials through local courts. Pannun's claims involve alleged assassination plots that remain unproven in civil proceedings. Indian officials firmly deny involvement in these allegations and emphasize legal document protocols.
US national Van Dyke links NIA arrest to Russia-Ukraine war, vows to reveal 'shocking details'
Matthew Aaron Van Dyke was arrested in India along with six Ukrainians for allegedly entering without valid documents. They were granted permission to travel home after more than six months in custody. Van Dyke claimed their imprisonment was part of Russia's war against Ukraine and promised to reveal alarming details. The National Investigation Agency continues to investigate alleged offences linked to their activities.
Comedian-actor Russell Brand sentenced to 10.5 years in prison for rape, sexual assaults; judge calls him 'sexual predator'
Russell Brand has been sentenced to 10-and-a-half years in prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. He was found guilty by a jury after a trial involving multiple women. The judge criticized Brand for his disregard for women and described him as a sexual predator. Despite his denials, the court found substantial evidence against him.
1,200 stubble burning locations on Diwali: Delhi Minister Mishra alleges conspiracy against farmers, against Delhi and Punjab
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has claimed a conspiracy related to the spike in stubble burning incidents during Diwali. He stated that farmers in Punjab reported fires in their fields while they celebrated the festival. Satellite data revealed a dramatic rise in stubble burning locations from November 7 to November 8. Mishra has called for investigations into potential involvement by Aam Aadmi Party leaders.
Seattle Diwali celebrations disrupted by activists carrying 'Deport All Dot Heads' placards, spark outrage
Diwali celebrations at Seattle Center were disrupted by conservative activists Jake Lang and Thomas Allen, who carried placards with anti-Hindu and anti-immigrant slogans. The incident triggered condemnation from US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and community leaders, who called the display racist and said Hindu Americans should be able to celebrate safely.
Indian Americans condemn Seattle Diwali disruption by far-right activist Jake Lang
Far-right activist Jake Lang disrupted a Diwali celebration in Seattle while carrying racist signs targeted at Hindus. Prominent Indian Americans including Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal condemned this hateful display, emphasizing the importance of Diwali. The Coalition of Hindus of North America advised community preparedness against similar incidents in the future. Lang's past included participation in the January 6 Capitol attack, for which he received a pardon.

Himanta Sarma to move SC, Gauhati HC over threat to gherao his residence in Zubeen Garg case
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reported receiving threats regarding bail decision for accused in Zubeen Garg's death case. A group led by MLA Akhil Gogoi announced intentions to gherao his residence if bail is granted. The Supreme Court is set to hear bail petitions on November 30. Sarma expressed that these threats could endanger his family and constitute a serious issue.

Michael Sanft cause of death: Las Vegas lawyer, who represented Tupac Shakur murder convict 'Keffe D', found dead at 55
Michael Sanft, known for representing Duane Keith 'Keffe D' Davis, passed away at age 55. He was found dead in Las Vegas, although the cause remains unknown. Sanft had recently filed a notice of appeal after Davis was sentenced for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur. He was recognized as a prominent attorney with extensive trial experience. Sanft's legal career included defending various high-profile clients in Nevada.

Wave of resignations from US Justice Department after midterms
Several senior officials from the US Justice Department have resigned following the recent midterm elections. Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, was involved in voter registration efforts. US Attorney General Todd Blanche has accepted resignations from Dhillon and others, including John Eisenberg and Jason Reding Quinones. Quinones oversaw investigations related to allegations against President Donald Trump.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee claims residence attacked by 'BJP goons'
Abhishek Banerjee reported an attack on his residence by alleged Bharatiya Janata Party operatives late at night. He expressed concerns about surveillance activities conducted by unidentified individuals claiming to be police. Banerjee criticized the Kolkata Police and higher judicial institutions for their inaction regarding this situation. He called for an immediate investigation into the surveillance and the motives behind it.

Rahul Gandhi calls SIR a ‘conspiracy’, alleges voter deletions could deny people welfare benefits
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led Centre of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to deprive people opposed to the ruling party of voting rights and access to welfare schemes. His criticism followed Union minister Lalan Singh's remarks on identifying scheme beneficiaries through voter ID details.

Marco Rubio Resignation: Will US Secretary of State leave Trump administration to run for president in 2028?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio may be preparing to resign from Trump administration to run for president in 2028, a report said. Around five members from Donald Trump’s cabinet could leave the administration. The officials may quit after the public backlash over the rise in energy costs. The White House and the State Department have strongly denied the report.

Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid move SC seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots
Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid have challenged the Delhi High Court's refusal to grant them bail. They argue that the prosecution has not examined key protected witnesses in their case. Both activists were arrested in 2020 regarding the alleged conspiracy behind the February riots in northeast Delhi. The Supreme Court previously set conditions under which they could seek bail related to the charges.

Sharjeel Imam moves SC seeking bail in UAPA case over 2020 Delhi riots
Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court for bail regarding his involvement in the February 2020 riots. The Delhi High Court previously denied bail, citing the need for witness examinations. Imam argues that the prosecution has yet to examine any witnesses in over six months. Despite these circumstances, he continues to face serious charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

False fraud claims cloud US midterms as isolated voting glitches fuel conspiracy theories
Voting irregularities were reported across various locations during the midterm elections. In Westchester County, New York, a ballot-scanning malfunction led to false claims of cheating by Democrats. Additionally, some voters in Fulton County, Georgia, received misleading texts about polling changes. While rumors surfaced about an FBI raid uncovering fraudulent ballots, the FBI denied these claims as false.

One more accused arrested in Tiger Shroff firing case from Haryana; 13 held so far
A woman was arrested by the Mumbai Crime Branch in the Tiger Shroff firing case from Haryana. This arrest brings the total number of individuals detained to 13, including alleged shooters and three women. The incident occurred on October 18 when Shroff's car was fired upon in Juhu, resulting in injuries to others. The Crime Branch is conducting raids across several states to apprehend all involved in the conspiracy.

Karnataka Minister KBG alleges Kumaraswamy orchestrated sting video to target Siddaramaiah
Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda accused Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy of orchestrating the alleged sting video controversy. Byre Gowda claimed that Kumaraswamy's social media team was involved in the video's release from his residence in New Delhi. He alleged that the operation included financial transactions related to the smear campaign against a former chief minister.

Court discharges former drug regulator S Eswara Reddy, three others in corruption case
The court found that the call recordings relied on by the prosecution did not attribute criminality to Reddy. None of the accused, it noted, had said in the recordings that Reddy demanded a bribe on any particular day or time to favour Bengaluru-based Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL).

DHFL Case: Delhi court rejects CBI plea for additional charges against Wadhawan brothers, says it cannot review charge order
A special court in Delhi denied the CBI's request for additional charges against Kapil Wadhawan and Dheeraj Wadhawan. The court stated that it could not review its earlier decisions except for clerical errors. Special Judge Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra noted that charges had already been properly framed against the accused. The CBI's arguments for new charges were deemed unsubstantiated and informal.
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