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- BJP Criticizes Sonia Gandhi’s Statement on Babri Mosque Demolition
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BJP leaders slammed Sonia Gandhi for saying she cried at the Babri mosque demolition, citing anti‑Ram stance and disputed footage.
- National Party Leads in New Zealand Election, Eyes Majority
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With 97% of votes counted, New Zealand’s National Party and allies hold 67 of 130 seats, a slim majority. Opportunity Party enters parliament, may hold balance.
- Burnham Faces EU Summit Amid Calls for Deeper Ties and Possible Re‑entry
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Andy Burnham meets EU leaders on 20 Nov in Brussels for the EU‑UK Summit, focusing on post‑Brexit ties, 90%‑complete negotiations, and a 150,000‑UK‑citizen…
- Jon Ossoff Wins Georgia Senate Seat, Faces Speculation About 2028 Presidential Run
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Jon Ossoff wins Georgia Senate seat, the only incumbent Democrat to defend a Trump‑won state, denies 2028 presidential ambitions.
- AIPAC’s Midterm Spending: Majority of Funds Went to Losing Candidates
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AIPAC and affiliates spent $84M backing 234 candidates, but $55M went to losers. The group will stop direct endorsements after the cycle.
- Hawaii Leads U.S. With 37% Asian Eligible Voters, Pew Study Finds
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Pew Research shows Hawaii has 37% Asian eligible voters, highest among U.S. states, with California second at 15%.
- JSP Leader Credits Development Work for Rural Election Success
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Jana Sena Party president K. Pawan Kalyan attributes rural local body election win to development projects, Jal Jeevan Mission, and SASCI funds.
- Congress Accuses CEC of Corruption Amid Vote‑Protection Rally
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Congress leader K.C. Venugopal accused the CEC of corruption at a Kozhikode beach rally, citing voter roll deletions and election manipulation.
- NDA Secures Majority in Kurnool and Nandyal, YSRCP Strong in Anantapur
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NDA parties secure majority of ZPTC and MPTC seats in Kurnool and Nandyal, while YSRCP wins 34 seats and leads 37 in Anantapur.
- Congressman Julio Portillo and Three Police Officers Killed in Attack in Zacapa
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A Guatemalan congressman and three National Civil Police officers were killed in an armed attack on Friday in the town of Rio Hondo, in the eastern…
- Priya Sundareshan Elected President of Arizona Senate as Democrats Gain Full Control
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Indian‑American Senator Priya Sundareshan, 42, elected Arizona Senate president as Democrats take control of all state branches for first time in 60 years.
- YSRCP Secures Salur and Makkuva ZPTC Seats Amid Narrow Margins
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YSRCP secured Salur and Makkuva ZPTC seats with 65‑vote and 701‑vote margins. YSRCP won 13 of 32 municipal wards; TDP 11, JSP 4.
- Opportunity Party’s New Leader Qiulae Wong Could Hold the Key to New Zealand’s Post‑Election Power Balance
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Qiulae Wong leads the Opportunity Party, a centrist group that crossed the 5% threshold in the NZ election, potentially holding the balance of power.
- TDP Alliance Wins Majority in ZPTC and MPTC Elections, YSRCP Secures 20 ZPTCs and 1,050 MPTCs
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The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and its allies, the Jana Sena Party (JSP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), continued their strong performance in the…
- Idaho Hunters Paid for Killing 12 Wolf Pups in One Day
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Three hunters in Idaho’s northern panhandle killed 12 wolf pups on April 25 and received payment from state officials, according to state records…
- Sonia Gandhi Addresses Nepotism Allegations in The Guardian Interview
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Sonia Gandhi, the Congress party’s long‑time leader, answered questions about the party’s continued family control and accusations of nepotism during an…
- Deputy CM Questions Central Decision on Chief Secretary Extension
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Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary questions why the Central government denied an extension to former Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and calls for a local successor.
- Paddy Saplings Form Portrait to Celebrate CM’s Birthday
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Congress leader Mettu Sai Kumar crafted a paddy sapling portrait of CM A. Revanth Reddy over nearly 20 days, unveiled on the CM’s birthday, November 8, 2026.
- Democrats to Target Medicaid Cuts, ACA Subsidies and Iran Conflict as Congress Reopens
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Democrats plan to reverse Trump’s Medicaid cuts, restore ACA subsidies, and address the Iran conflict as Congress reopens on Jan. 3.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Urges PM to Halt Mekedatu Dam Approval Amid Farmers’ Concerns
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On Saturday, November 7 2026, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express worries about a Union government…
- BJP Criticises Sonia Gandhi’s Comments on Modi Era and Emergency
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BJP urges Sonia Gandhi to drop 'Italian lenses', condemns her Emergency remarks and questions her memoir 'Belonging: A Journey of Love'.
- Data Centre Expansion Sparks Voter Backlash, Boosts Democrats in 2026 Midterms
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Democrats target Republicans over AI‑driven data centre growth, citing power, water use, costs and job concerns in Texas, Ohio, Michigan, South Carolina.
- Bolton Criticizes Vance’s Iran‑War Blame as Political Misstep
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Former national security adviser John Bolton calls Vice President J. D. Vance’s Iran‑war blame for midterm losses a political mistake, citing economic and…
- Palestinian Citizens of Israel Face Loyalty Tests After Record Arab Party Gains
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Palestinian citizens of Israel say that the success of Arab parties in the October 27 election has increased pressure on them. In Arrabeh, where…
- Senator Abdul El‑Sayed Launches Leadership PAC “Habibi”
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Michigan Senator‑elect Abdul El‑Sayed, the first Muslim U.S. Senator, registered the 'Habibi PAC' leadership committee separate from his campaign.
- Democrats Secure Multiple Historic Wins in Midterm Election
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Democrats win Senate and House, achieving historic firsts like the first Muslim senator and new state leaders, reshaping the political landscape.
- New Zealand Election Results Remain Uncertain as Early Counts Show No Majority
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Early vote counts in New Zealand show no party close to a majority, with National and Labour neck‑and‑neck and the Opportunity Party near the 5% threshold.
- Iran Conflict Drives U.S. Voters Toward Democrats in Midterms
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U.S. midterm voters shift to Democrats as Iran conflict raises costs and fuels opposition to Trump’s military actions.
- Secret Service Detains Man Near White House After Claiming He Heard Voices Urging Him to Kill Trump
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The U.S. Secret Service announced that a suspect has been taken into custody and charged after officers found him in a vehicle parked near the White…
- Periyar Knowledge Centre in Coimbatore Sparks Corruption Allegations and Party Back‑and‑Forth
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Writer Perumal Murugan alleges a ₹300 crore book‑procurement scam at the new Periyar Knowledge Centre in Coimbatore, sparking a political backlash.