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PM Modi Attacks Tejashwi Yadav for Sidelining Lalu Prasad in RJD Campaign Posters Ahead of Bihar Elections
Nov 03, 2025 11:57 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched pointed criticisms at Tejashwi Yadav during rallies in Katihar and Saharsa, claiming the RJD leader is attempting to distance himself from his father Lalu Prasad's "jungle raj" legacy. Modi accused the RJD-Congress alliance of obstructing Bihar's development, being soft on illegal immigration, and planning to terminate welfare schemes if elected. The Prime Minister contrasted NDA's development agenda against what he described as the opposition's destructive approach ahead of Bihar's two-phase elections scheduled for November.
Air India Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Mongolia: San Francisco to Delhi Journey Interrupted by Technical Issue
Nov 03, 2025 11:54 pm CST
An Air India Boeing 777 flying from San Francisco to Delhi made an emergency landing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia after the crew detected a potential technical issue. All passengers landed safely and are being provided accommodation while the airline arranges alternative transportation to Delhi, with assistance from the Ministry of External Affairs.
Supreme Court Orders CAQM to Detail Delhi-NCR's Air Pollution Prevention Measures After Diwali Monitoring Failure
Nov 03, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing measures to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality deterioration after learning that only 9 out of 37 air monitoring stations were functional during Diwali. The court emphasized the need for pre-emptive action rather than waiting for severe pollution levels, following its recent order allowing limited use of green crackers during the festival.
Shashi Tharoor Calls for End to Dynasty Politics in India: "Time to Trade Dynasty for Meritocracy"
Nov 03, 2025 11:03 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argues that India's democracy is compromised by widespread dynasty politics across all parties, suggesting fundamental reforms are needed to establish meritocracy in political leadership. In his recent article "Indian Politics Are a Family Business," Tharoor provides extensive examples of political dynasties throughout India and calls for legal term limits and meaningful internal party elections to empower voters to select leaders based on merit rather than surname.
Hinduja Group Commits Rs 20,000 Crore Investment in Andhra Pradesh's Energy and EV Sectors
Nov 03, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Hinduja Group has signed an agreement with the Andhra Pradesh government to invest Rs 20,000 crore across energy and electric vehicle sectors. The investment includes expanding Visakhapatnam power plant capacity by 1,600 MW, developing solar and wind energy projects in Rayalaseema, establishing an electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Krishna district, and creating a statewide network of charging stations to boost sustainable development in the state.
DRI Seizes Hydroponic Weed Worth Rs 42 Crore at Mumbai Airport in Major Drug Bust
Nov 03, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Mumbai's DRI officials intercepted 42.34 kg of hydroponic weed worth Rs 42 crore from two Bangkok passengers at CSMIA, following a previous Rs 47 crore cocaine seizure, totaling over Rs 90 crore in narcotics confiscated within three days as authorities continue investigating the international smuggling network.
India Allocates Rs 1 Lakh Crore for Technology Research: Minister Highlights Revolutionary Shift in Innovation Landscape
Nov 03, 2025 10:57 pm CST
India's government has allocated Rs 1 lakh crore for technology research and development, with Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh calling it "a step once unthinkable." The initiative aims to boost private sector participation in previously restricted sectors like space and nuclear energy, while India's innovation landscape shows promising democratization with 49% of new innovators emerging from tier-2 and tier-3 cities.
Lalu Prasad Yadav Confident Tejashwi Will Become Bihar Chief Minister as State Prepares for November Elections
Nov 03, 2025 10:44 pm CST
Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has confidently predicted the Mahagathbandhan alliance's victory in the upcoming November elections, stating his son Tejashwi Yadav will become the next Chief Minister. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has intensified criticism of the opposition during campaign rallies in north Bihar, targeting the Yadav family without directly naming them. The state will vote in two phases on November 6 and 11.
PM Modi Accuses RJD of Stalling Bihar Development Projects After Nitish Kumar's Rise to Power
Nov 03, 2025 10:36 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the RJD of deliberately halting development projects in Bihar after Nitish Kumar formed the government in 2005. Speaking at a rally in Saharsa, Modi highlighted the NDA's commitment to development versus what he termed the destructive "jungle raj" of opposition parties, while emphasizing achievements in infrastructure, women's empowerment, and education reforms in the state.
BJP Alleges Document Fraud in West Bengal Voter List Revision, Seeks Election Commission Intervention
Nov 03, 2025 10:35 pm CST
The BJP has formally requested the Election Commission to exercise heightened scrutiny during West Bengal's voter list revision, alleging the Mamata Banerjee government has systematically issued backdated and forged documents through programs like "Duare Sarkar" to enable illegal immigrants to register as voters. The party has identified specific document types requiring verification and suggested additional documentation requirements, escalating tensions with the Trinamool Congress who vows to oppose the special revision.