After BJP denied Gopal Shetty a ticket, the ex-MP filed as an independent from Borivali, citing neglect of local workers. Intense lobbying by BJP leaders, including meetings with Dy CM Devendra Fadnavis and hints of Amit Shah’s involvement, led to Shetty’s withdrawal from the race.
Read MoreA Thane resident has praised Google’s ‘Take Flyover’ feature on LinkedIn, urging the company to reward its creator with a Diwali bonus. The feature’s 3D landmark and point-of-interest presentations have received wide approval from users.
Read MoreBowenpally police have registered a case against four teenagers, including two minors, for setting off firecrackers on a bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Bapuji Nagar. This action followed viral videos of the incident on social media. The teenagers have been detained, and further investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreThe Jammu and Kashmir assembly elected Abdul Rahim Rather of the National Conference as its speaker in the first session after six years. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and protem speaker Mubarak Gul congratulated Rather. The session will end on November 8, and key discussions include the L-G’s address and a Motion of Thanks.
Read MoreIn Boorugupadu village, 45 ST-Koya students now attend a newly renovated school, thanks to local police’s efforts. Previously, poor conditions deterred attendance. The initiative, led by teacher Savaralam Veeraswamy and police officer A Raju Varma, aims to improve education in Maoist-affected areas, emphasizing better living conditions.
Read MoreThe Election Commission has transferred Maharashtra DGP Rashmi Shukla following Congress’ complaint of bias against the opposition in the upcoming elections. The chief secretary must now appoint a new DGP. Congress cited increased political violence and Shukla’s alleged partiality and previous misconduct as reasons for her removal, seeking fair conduct during the election period.
Read MoreAt least 36 people have died and many others are injured after a bus fell into a 200-metre deep gorge in Uttarakhand’s Almora district. Emergency responders have initiated search and rescue operations. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has conveyed his condolences and directed swift relief efforts for the victims.
Read MorePrime Minister Modi commended the decline in TB incidence in India, attributing it to dedicated efforts and innovative initiatives. Health Minister J P Nadda highlighted WHO’s recognition of a 17.7% decline in TB incidence from 2015 to 2023 and outlined initiatives like the Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana and BPaLM regimen.
Read MoreJharkhand CM Hemant Soren criticized Union home minister Amit Shah’s election promises, questioning BJP’s handling of Bangladeshi infiltrators and accusing the central government of failing in job creation. Soren rejected Shah’s pledge of a Uniform Civil Code and defended his administration’s efforts on exam integrity and tribal land rights. JMM highlighted unmet promises and...
Read MoreIndia successfully intervenes at COP16 in Cali to ensure national laws are respected in a new global mechanism for sharing benefits from digital genetic information. Although the summit made progress, it failed to reach a consensus on establishing a new global biodiversity fund due to a lack of quorum.
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