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- Qatar’s Emir Praises Nation’s Resilience Amid Regional Turmoil
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Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani praised Qatar's resilience during the US‑Israeli war on Iran, highlighting security, dialogue, and $60B investment.
- Committee to Set Compensation for La Pleasure Beach Demolition
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A committee will assess compensation for businesses and property owners affected by the La Pleasure Beach demolition, involving SSNIT, LaDMA, and MP Naa…
- Musk Dumps $366 Million to Support GOP in U.S. Midterms
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Elon Musk has spent $366 million on Republican causes in the U.S. since last year, making him the largest single donor this election cycle.
- Aaditya and Amit Thackeray Booked After Sit‑In Demanding Gyanesh Kumar’s Removal
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Mumbai police booked Shiv Sena and MNS leaders Aaditya and Amit Thackeray after a sit‑in demanding the removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant Declines Meeting with INDIA Bloc Leaders, Cites Unspecified Reasons
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Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said he had received a letter from the INDIA Bloc dated 10 October and replied to it after returning to the capital. He…
- Shashi Tharoor Shares Dinkar Poem Amid Protest Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
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Shashi Tharoor posted Dinkar’s 1952 poem on X as the INDIA bloc protests police deployment over demands for CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
- House Republicans Push Bill to Ban Russian Oil Amid Trump‑Putin Deal
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Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick introduces a bill to block Russian oil purchases, targeting Trump‑Putin fuel deal that would supply over 300,000 tons of diesel.
- CJP Urges Delhi Supporters to Stay Put Ahead of Planned Jantar Mantar Protest
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CJP urges Delhi supporters to stay amid police detentions and a planned Jantar Mantar protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal.
- BJP Criticises CJP’s Shift to Electoral Issues Amid Roll‑Revision Protest
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On Sunday, senior BJP leaders vowed to broaden their protests over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The…
- Israel’s Election Deepens Right‑Wing Militarism After Gaza Conflict
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Israel’s upcoming election appears to reinforce the hard‑line stance that surged following the October 7, 2023 attacks, rather than to signal a demand…
- BJP Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Claim About President Murmu
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BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of lacking protocol after he claimed President Murmu accepted opposition’s vote‑chori accusation. Officials say remarks were wrong.
- New York Attorney General Seeks Return of $71,539 from Relatives Who Raised $100,000 for Teenager After Family Fire
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A New York teenager who lost her father and four sisters in a house fire on February 14, 2019, became the focus of a legal dispute months later. The…
- Tharoor Criticises Modi Over Delhi Protest Crackdown
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor rebukes PM Modi for Delhi protest crackdown, citing 7,000 detentions, 45 closed metro stations, and internet suspension.
- Yogi Adityanath Challenges Akhilesh Yadav to Contest Ayodhya Seat
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accepts SP leader Akhilesh Yadav’s challenge to contest the assembly elections from Ayodhya, inviting a face‑to‑face contest.
- Trump Administration Issues $90 Medicare Rebate to Over 20 Million Seniors
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More than 20 million Medicare beneficiaries will receive a $90 one‑time rebate from the Social Security Administration to help pay Part B premiums.
- ECI Limits Individual Form 7 Applications to 10 per Election Cycle
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ECI limits each voter to 10 Form 7 applications per election cycle, no more than 5 per month, to curb misuse and reduce administrative burden.
- Home Secretary Urges Police Chiefs to Share Intelligence Ahead of CJP Protest
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Govind Mohan urges police chiefs to share intelligence with Delhi Police before the Cockroach Janta Party protest on Oct. 10, after the party was denied…
- Supreme Court Confirms Use of Final Voter List for Andhra Pradesh Local Body Elections
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The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that it is acceptable to delete names of deceased voters, those who have moved out of a ward, and duplicate entries…
- Federal Judge Declares Justice Department’s Voter‑Roll Cross‑Check with Immigration Database Unlawful
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A federal judge invalidated the Justice Department’s use of the SAVE database to purge voter rolls, citing risk of removing eligible citizens.
- BJP Criticises Rahul Gandhi Over Elon Musk Exchange on X
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BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of seeking foreign support after his friendly exchange with Elon Musk on X, citing concerns over national security and past corruption.
- BJP Protested Election Commission in 2014 Over Denied Rally Permit
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In May 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged protests against the Election Commission of India (ECI) after the commission denied permission for…
- Parliamentary Committee Calls for Unified Technology Vision and New Coordination Body
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Parliamentary committee urges MEA to draft a national technology vision, calls for inter‑ministerial body, and urges AI strategy revision.
- Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi’s Claim About President Murmu’s Acceptance of ‘Vote Theft’ Allegations Disputed
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged President Droupadi Murmu accepted his vote‑theft claims, but BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the claim is false.
- Indian Voter Roll Controversy Sparks Satirical Protest and Online Censorship
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A comedian’s parody video about voter roll removal was taken down by Meta, sparking protests and a crackdown on online content in India.
- BJP Wins Nandigram and Rejinagar By‑polls with Large Margins
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BJP's Hasirani Rath wins Nandigram by‑poll with 75.94% of votes, while Shankharavh Sarkar secures Rejinagar seat, both with large margins.
- Trump Declares No Iran Strikes Before November Midterms Amid Media Reports of Pentagon Plans
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Trump says no new Iran strikes before Nov. 3 midterms, despite Pentagon plans for combat ops. He cites productive talks and a ceasefire collapse.
- Meloni Passes Proportional‑Only Electoral Reform with Bonus Seats
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's coalition passes secret ballot to replace hybrid electoral system with fully proportional representation, adding bonus seats for…
- Mayawati Honors Kanshi Ram on His Death Anniversary
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On Friday, BSP president Mayawati paid tribute to party founder Kanshi Ram on the anniversary of his death. She recalled that the party had formed the…
- Michigan Senate Debate Highlights Tension Over Terrorism, Iran War, and Israel Aid
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Televised debate between Michigan Senate candidates Abdul El‑Sayed and Mike Rogers focused on terrorism, Iran war, Israel aid, immigration, and trade.
- ICE Agent Shoots New York Man in Bronx, Mayor Calls for End to Federal Operations
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An ICE agent shot a man in Marble Hill, Bronx, wounding him and sparking Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s call to end federal immigration enforcement in NYC.