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Fault lines underpinning politics in Maharashtra

After witnessing numerous political upheavals, vertical splits, crossovers of prominent leaders, and a constant tug of war for power, six prominent parties will undergo a litmus test on November 20 as Maharashtra goes to the polls.

Expect trade turmoil with Trump comeback

A promised protectionist turn, expected weakening of the rules-based multilateral trade order, and the likelihood of the US pulling out of strategic alliances, all have worrisome implications for the global economy

Top court to issue rules on demolition activities today

The Supreme Court will on Wednesday set down nationwide rules for regulating demolition activities, aimed at avoiding arbitrary actions, often referred to as \"bulldozer justice\".

Centre releases funds as Punjab agrees to remove CM pics

A long-standing deadlock between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led government in Punjab and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government over the name of the state's health and wellness clinics (HWCs) finally came to an end with the Union government on Tuesday releasing the first instalment of 123 crore from the National Health Mission (NHM) funds.

LAKHIMPUR KHERI CASE: HC GRANTS BAIL TO 12 ACCUSED

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Tuesday granted regular bail to 12 accused in the October 3, 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence in which eight people, including four farmers, a journalist and three BJP workers were killed and several injured.

SC criticises Centre for delay in forming panel to tackle sex trafficking

The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Union government over its failure to establish a dedicated Organised Crime Investigative Agency (OCIA) for tackling sex trafficking a promise made to the court in 2015.

Long-range missile successfully test-fired

India on Tuesday successfully carried out the test flight of a Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from an integrated test range off the coast of Odisha.

BHU STUDENT MOLESTED ON CAMPUS, 2 HELD

Two men were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly molesting a 20-year-old student in the premises of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) in Varanasi on Monday night, police said, adding that they were on the hunt to nab another accused in the case.

SC issues mandatory guidelines for airports

THE SUPREME COURT STRESSED ON SENSITISING AIRPORT STAFF TO BE MORE COMPASSIONATE TOWARDS NEEDS OF PEOPLE USING WHEELCHAIRS

Police arrest lawyer in connection with threat call to Shah Rukh Khan

The Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested a Raipur lawyer whose phone was used to allegedly threaten actor Shah Rukh Khan with physical harm last week if he did not pay the caller ₹50 lakh.

Building a Stronger International Mechanism to Combat Terrorism

In an increasingly divided world, few topics ignite as much passion and debate as terrorism.

‘We all toe PM’s line on being united’

In his first newspaper interview since the Lok Sabha elections, Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya predicted a strong Bharatiya Janata Party showing in the upcoming by-elections to nine assembly seats in the state, targeting opposition leaders Akhilesh Yadav and Rahul Gandhi as \"feudalist\" and \"power-hungry\".

Taliban name Ikramuddin Kamil as first acting consul in Mumbai

The Taliban have appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as the acting consul in Mumbai, the foreign ministry in Kabul announced on Tuesday, marking the first such appointment in India by the regime.

CONSULAR EVENT AT CANADA TEMPLE CALLED OFF AMID THREATS OF STIR

The Brampton Triveni temple in Canada has cancelled a consular event amid an \"extremely high and imminent\" threat level of violent protests.

EAM: Confident of achieving trade target with Russia

India is confident of achieving commerce worth $100 billion with Russia before the target date of 2030, though the two sides need to address constraints to ensure trade is more balanced, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.

PM MODI TO VISIT NIGERIA, GUYANA; ATTEND G20 SUMMIT IN BRAZIL

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a three-nation tour from November 16 to participate in the G20 Summit in Brazil and to bolster bilateral ties with Nigeria and Guyana.

Parliament nod to Waq bill soon: Shah in J'khan!

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill will soon be passed by Parliament as he accused the Waqf Board of grabbing land of temples, villagers and others.

Parliament nod to Waqf bill soon: Shah in J'khand

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Waqf Amendment Bill will soon be passed by Parliament as he accused the Waqf Board of grabbing land of temples, villagers and others.

War of words continues between Yogi, Kharge on 'batenge' slogan

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday took a swipe at senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge for \"unnecessarily\" targeting him in poll rallies, claiming that the Congress president should instead direct his anger at the Nizam of erstwhile Hyderabad state whose Razakars burnt his village that left his mother and sister dead.

Modi sharpens attack, says MVA fighting over CM post

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed three public meetings in Maharashtra, accusing the Congress of speaking the \"language of Pakistan\" by seeking to restore Article 370 in Jammu & Kashmir, and the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) of being the \"biggest player of corruption\" and of stalling development in the poll-bound state.

Caste census in focus as Cong unveils manifesto

The Congress on Tuesday released its manifesto for the Jharkhand assembly elections, promising to conduct caste-based census, increase the creamy layer cap for other backward classes (OBCs) from the current annual income of ₹8 lakh to ₹10 lakh, increase the free power supply from existing 200 units to 250 units per month, and filling all vacant state government posts within a year.

Stage set for bypolls to Wayanad LS, 31 assembly seats in 10 states

By-elections to the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency in Kerala, from where Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra is making her electoral debut, as well as 31 assembly seats across 10 states will be held on Wednesday.

During the elections, parties speak what the voters like to hear

Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Chavan is handling two responsibilities: To ensure maximum seats for the BJP from his erstwhile stronghold of Nanded and to guide his daughter who is contesting from Bhokar constituency.

Musk's bold move in backing Trump paid off and how

During his victory speech last Wednesday, supporters screamed Elon Musk's name as US President-elect Donald Trump stood onstage at his Mar-aLago resort, giving his winning speech.

Oppn MPs, govt clash over Manipur at House panel meet

Members of the Opposition protested the Union home ministry's decision to deliver a detailed presentation on the security situation in the Northeast without mentioning the ongoing violence in Manipur, during a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on home affairs on Tuesday, according to two officials familiar with the matter.

40-yr-old woman injured in Srinagar grenade attack dies

A 40-year-old woman, who was injured in a grenade attack in a popular flea market in Srinagar earlier this month, succumbed to her injuries on Tuesday, officials said.

Six missing, 2 bodies found day after attack on Jiribam camp

The bodies of two civilians were recovered while six others were missing in Manipur's Jiribam district a day after 10 armed militants were killed by security forces when they tried to storm a Central Reserve Police Force camp and attack a police station, officials said on Tuesday.

Row erupts as ED raids 17 sites in PMLA probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday raided several locations in Jharkhand in a money laundering probe related to alleged infiltration of Bangladeshi nationals in the poll-bound state, triggering a war of words between the BJP and ruling JMM.

CHEATING CASE: TYTLER, ARMS DEALER ACQUITTED

A special court on Tuesday acquitted senior Congress leader Jagdish Tytler and arms dealer Abhishek Verma of cheating and corruption charges in a 2012 case related to allegations that they forged a letter to resolve visa issues for employees of a Chinese telecom company.

HC pulls up govt over pollution in Yamun

The Delhi high court on Tuesday reprimanded the Delhi government for failing to regulate the emission of sewage and industrial waste into the Yamuna, saying that its sewage treatment plants (STPs) were not working at capacity.