Jharkhand’s ruling JMM party has accused the Election Commission of hindering Chief Minister Hemant Soren’s campaign efforts. They allege his helicopter was grounded for 90 minutes due to security protocols for PM Modi’s rally, exceeding typical restrictions.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police for questioning in connection with an alleged land allotment scam. The investigation pertains to irregularities in the allotment of 14 sites to an individual by the Mysore Urban Development Authority (Muda). Siddaramaiah has indicated his willingness to cooperate with the probe.
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A Pennsylvania court has ruled that Elon Musk’s America PAC can continue its controversial sweepstakes, which offers $1 million daily payouts to individuals who align with the PAC’s values. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner had sought to halt the program, alleging it violated state election laws by incentivizing voter registration.
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Handwritten physics homework from Elon Musk’s time at the University of Pennsylvania recently surfaced online. The homework, shared on X, features detailed calculations related to moments of inertia. Musk himself confirmed the authenticity of the documents, noting some pages were missing.
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Bharti Airtel has urged the Department of Telecommunications to ensure a level playing field for all telecom operators as the government considers Vodafone-Idea’s plea for a waiver of bank guarantees on spectrum payments. Airtel supports the waiver but wants any regulatory reform to be non-discriminatory.
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Canada alleges India’s Home Minister Amit Shah orchestrated a campaign of violence against Sikh separatists within its borders, a claim India vehemently denies. Adding fuel to the fire, a fake graphic circulating on Pakistani social media claimed Interpol added Shah to its wanted list. Fact-checkers debunked the graphic, confirming Interpol has issued no such...
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A bus carrying passengers plunged into a 200m deep gorge in Almora, India, resulting in 36 fatalities, including parents of a three-year-old girl who survived. The injured child, with severe injuries, was airlifted to a specialized hospital for critical care. The accident has left the region in mourning as authorities conduct post-mortems and provide...
Read MoreKolkata witnessed multiple incidents of violence and harassment during Kali Puja and Diwali celebrations. Clashes erupted over firecracker bursting and allegations of molestation surfaced. A security supervisor and his elderly father were attacked for requesting revelers to refrain from bursting crackers near their home due to health concerns.
Read MoreThe BJP and the Maha Vikas Aghadi faced rebel candidates in the Maharashtra assembly polls, despite attempts to consolidate support. Several high-profile candidates withdrew, leading to a final count of 4,140 candidates vying for 288 seats. Key constituencies like Mumbai and Pune witnessed intense competition, with rebel candidates adding to the complexity of the...
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