THE DELHI ASSEMBLY
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari alleges Mamata Banerjee hid information in poll affidavit, warns of action
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to disclose key information in her election affidavit, calling it an offence and warning that a case could be filed against her. He said objections raised during scrutiny of her nomination were dismissed by the returning officer.
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.
'Shaken and worried': Sonia Gandhi speaks up about fighting cancer twice
Sonia Gandhi shares her personal medical challenges with cancer in her recently released memoir. After a breast cancer surgery in 2010, she discovered a tumor in her pancreas a year later. Gandhi underwent subsequent surgeries in Italy and the Netherlands, revealing the emotional turmoil these experiences caused her. During a campaign in 2016, she collapsed from fatigue, leading to another surgery for a broken shoulder.
Ladakh's Kargil region may witness 'complete shutdown' today
Civil society organizations in Kargil have called for a complete shutdown on November 10. They demand the postponement of elections for the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council. Concerns arise that elections may take place during the winter migration period. Political parties and various groups have shown their support for this shutdown. A candlelight march will further emphasize their demand for democratic representation in the region.
UP elections: BJP forms team to reach out to UP panchayat representatives ahead of polls
BJP president Nitin Nabin has formed a team led by former Madhya Pradesh BJP chief VD Sharma to reach out to local body representatives in Uttar Pradesh ahead of next year’s Assembly elections. The initiative will cover around 3,050 Zila Panchayat members, 826 Block Pramukhs and 58,000 Gram Panchayats.
Akhilesh Yadav reiterates demand to link voter ID with Aadhaar card
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has demanded linking voter ID cards with Aadhaar and replacing paper or plastic cards with metal ones to prevent duplication and forgery. He also called for fingerprint or iris-based biometric identification, alleging it would prevent vote rigging.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi likely to visit Imphal on November 26
Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Imphal on November 26 to meet internally displaced persons and assess the situation. He aims to understand the ongoing violence and insecurity that have affected the state. Recent ethnic clashes have resulted in significant casualties and a large number of displaced individuals. This trip follows a prior visit to relief camps in Manipur earlier this year.
Delhi Police serves notice at Mamata Banerjee's residence in connection with 2013 case
Delhi Police officials visited Mamata Banerjee's residence to serve a notice related to a 2013 case. This case involved allegations including rioting, unlawful assembly, and obstruction of public servants. The notice was issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It pertains to various sections of the Indian Penal Code associated with the mentioned offenses. Kolkata Police confirmed the visit and the details surrounding the notice served.
PT Usha fails to get elected as SOM; Saina Nehwal, Anju Bobby George, Dola Banerjee, Rani Rampal voted in
Saina Nehwal was elected as one of four female Sportspersons of Merit in a recent election. Anju Bobby George, Rani Rampal, and Dola Banerjee also secured their positions as SOMs. PT Usha, the Indian Olympic Association President, received fewer votes and did not win a seat. Controversies emerged during the elections, leading to complaints about conduct and influence.
Tejas Rajdhani faster, cheaper than Vande Bharat Chair Car on Delhi-Patna route: Officials
The Vande Bharat Chair Car service on the New Delhi to Patna route is currently operational during peak holiday travel. Passengers are experiencing discomfort due to the lack of sleeper accommodations and longer travel times. Reports indicate that travelers prefer the faster and cheaper Tejas Rajdhani Express instead. The Railway Ministry is under pressure to increase permanent train services to accommodate year-round demand.
Delhi's post-Diwali smog puts Rekha Gupta & Co's clean-air promise to test
Delhi's air quality has recently deteriorated, reaching a severe level of 370 on November 9. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's government is facing scrutiny over its clean-air promises amidst worsening conditions. Despite various pollution-control measures, including a winter action plan, the situation remains dire as the season intensifies. Punjab has also reported a significant number of stubble-burning incidents contributing to regional pollution.
Revanth Reddy accuses KTR of driving sister Kavitha out of family home over property dispute
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy accused BRS leader KT Rama Rao of driving his sister K Kavitha out of the family home over a property dispute. At an SHG meeting, he also announced plans to expand membership to one crore by 2034 and begin the second phase of free saree distribution on November 19.
India revels in Diwali celebrations; crackers contribute to 'very poor' Delhi air
On Sunday, Diwali celebrations were held across India, with various leaders participating in customary rituals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival with security personnel in Chhattisgarh, marking a new era free from Naxalism. In Delhi, strict measures were taken to ensure compliance with safety regulations regarding firecrackers during the festivities. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi worsened due to pollution from celebrations and stubble burning.
Omar Abdullah faces internal dissent as NC MLAs raise concerns over leadership
National Conference is experiencing internal dissent following the resignation of Aga Ruhullah as Srinagar MP. Some MLAs are questioning Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's leadership due to his close aides' influence. Party president Farooq Abdullah has intervened to address the discontent among legislators expressing trust issues. The recent electoral performance has made it difficult for the leadership to acknowledge growing disappointment.
Amit Shah sets 65-seat target for BJP in Uttarakhand, calls for third consecutive term
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set a target of more than 65 seats for the BJP in Uttarakhand's 70-member Assembly, urging party workers to secure a third consecutive term. At a rally marking the state's 26th Foundation Day, he also targeted Congress over alleged encroachments and Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Bachao Yatra'.
EC gives voters left out of SIR draft rolls ‘one more opportunity’ to re-enrol; restores old EPIC numbers
The Election Commission has offered voters excluded from draft electoral rolls in seven states a fresh opportunity to re-enrol after being marked Absent, Shifted, Dead or Duplicate. Eligible applicants will have their original EPIC numbers restored in final rolls, while election officials have been directed to undertake door-to-door outreach.
Paras Semiconductors, BroadPak join hands to build advanced semiconductor packaging capabilities
The collaboration will combine Paras Semiconductors' manufacturing ambitions in opto-electronics, photonics and co-packaged optics with BroadPak's technology expertise in advanced semiconductor packaging, heterogeneous integration and chiplet-based system architectures, it said.
ECI gives 'absent, shifted, dead, duplicate' electors one more chance to get names on final voter list
The Election Commission of India has provided an opportunity for electors missing from the draft list. Those marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead, or Duplicate can submit Enumeration Forms. Electors not submitting forms earlier must explain their situation for reconsideration. Booth Level Officers will assist by contacting these electors to facilitate the process. The Commission emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the final electoral roll.
Supreme Court agrees to hear DMK leader's plea challenging rejection of election petition
The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea by DMK leader K R Periyakaruppan regarding the election results. Periyakaruppan is contesting TVK candidate R Seenivasa Sethupathi's victory by one vote in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The Madras High Court had previously rejected Periyakaruppan's election petition challenging the results declared on May 4. The plea argues that a significant number of postal ballots were rejected, affecting the results.
Supreme Court asks Calcutta High Court to fast-track plea against 10 rebel TMC MLAs
The Supreme Court asked the Calcutta High Court to urgently consider a plea seeking disqualification of 10 Trinamool Congress MLAs under the anti-defection law. Declining to entertain a direct disqualification petition, the apex court allowed senior TMC leader Sovandeb Chattopadhyay to approach the high court and requested expedited consideration by a division bench.
India, Israel vote against Pak-backed UN arms control resolution: Sources dismiss voting coordination
India has voiced its opposition to a Pakistan-led UN resolution on regional arms control, asserting that arms control transcends regional boundaries. With approximately 180 nations endorsing it, both India and Israel stood alone in dissent. India reiterated its long-standing position on arms control as a matter of principle, while a few other countries, including the U.S., shared hesitations about the resolution.
SC declines plea for rotation of reserved constituencies, says Parliament must decide
The Supreme Court has declined to direct the rotation of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in state assemblies and Parliament, saying the introduction of such a mechanism is for Parliament to decide. It dismissed a plea challenging constituencies remaining reserved for SC candidates for nearly seven decades.
Delhi poll body says voters left out of draft SIR roll can fill Form 6 without fear of prosecution
According to a statement by the office of the chief electoral officer (CEO), no action under Section 31 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, would be initiated against an elector solely on the ground that their name figured in a previous electoral roll and they had submitted Form 6 during or after the SIR process.
Aga Ruhullah quits National Conference, resigns as Srinagar MP over party's 'betrayal' of J&K promises
National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi resigned from the party and Parliament on Tuesday, accusing it of betraying promises made to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, including on Article 370. The party hit back, calling his resignation an example of "moral and mental bankruptcy" and accusing him of empty rhetoric.
AI boom to drive demand for clean, affordable power: Pralhad Joshi
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted the importance of affordable, clean electricity access amid rising artificial intelligence adoption. He stated that this necessity will become a strategic imperative for reshaping economies. India has been re-elected as president of the International Solar Alliance, with plans for continued investment and solar deployment.
Adani Defence plans MRO for narrow-body aircraft engines
India is one of the world's fastest growing civil aviation markets and the country's commercial aircraft fleet is projected to triple to 2,250 over the next decade. The country is also expected to become a hub for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) activities.
Delhi ACP protests with 500 policemen, MHA suspends him next day: Who is Manasvi Vashistha, officer who fought against his transfer?
Delhi ACP Manasvi Vashistha received a suspension letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs a day after leading a protest at Police Headquarters against his transfer. Around 500 police personnel joined the demonstration following a confrontation between police personnel and lawyers at Shahdara police station on October 23.
Post-SIR, voter base in 5 poll-bound states shrank by up to 13.24%
Voter numbers in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab, and Manipur saw a notable reduction after the Special Intensive Revision. The overall electorate decreased from approximately 18.71 crore to 16.43 crore, which represents a 12.2 percent drop. Uttar Pradesh accounted for the majority of this decline, losing about 2.04 crore voters. The other states experienced varying reductions and some recoveries in voter registrations.
"AAP finished in Punjab, Kejriwal and Mann brought about its collapse": Kunwar Vijay Pratap after joining BJP
Kunwar Vijay Pratap, along with two other AAP rebels, joined the BJP after resigning from the Assembly. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for its collapse in Punjab, stating it no longer exists. The resignations come ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with AAP recently announcing its first list of candidates. Singh emphasized his concerns about crime and drug issues in the state.
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