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Opposition Alliance Stages Delhi Protest to Demand Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

2 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc staged its largest mobilisation in recent years in central Delhi, utilising open-top overlanders to project Opposition unity and renew demands for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration marked a escalation in ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in the

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Russian Authorities Detain Suspected Teenager Following US Intelligence Warning in Moscow

2 November, 2026

MOSCOW — Russian security authorities have detained an unidentified teenager suspected of planning an attack at a popular public park in Moscow, following a security tip-off provided by the United States. According to the Federal Security Service (FSB) via the Interfax news agency, the US intelligence warning helped security forces identify and apprehend the Russian

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Business jet crashes in Florida neighborhood, killing nine people on board

2 November, 2026

WEST PALM BEACH — A business jet crashed into a residential neighborhood in Florida on Sunday afternoon, killing all nine people on board and prompting emergency evacuations, according to federal and local authorities. The aircraft, identified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a Learjet 60, had departed from Austin, Texas, and was en route

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Akhilesh Yadav and opposition leaders rally in New Delhi to protest alleged electoral irregularities

2 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav joined top INDIA bloc leaders at a rally in New Delhi on Sunday to protest against alleged vote theft and irregularities in the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, using the platform to launch his party’s campaign for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Addressing the

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Lal Hit Janta Party holds counter demonstration in New Delhi supporting Prime Minister Modi

2 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — A political outfit named the Lal Hit Janta Party organised a demonstration in the national capital on Sunday, drawing around 200 participants to counter an opposition protest at Ramlila Maidan. Led by founder and convener Ayan Bhatnagar, the participants marched from Rajghat to Ramlila Maidan chanting the slogan, “Modi ji kahin nahi

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NEW DELHI: Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday for a

2 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on Sunday for a mega opposition rally demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, organised by the opposition INDIA bloc and led by Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, targeted a contentious voter-list revision exercise that removed 130

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Election Commission Suspends Two Former Magistrates Over Pilibhit Voter List Irregularities

2 November, 2026

PILIBHIT — The Election Commission of India has suspended former Sub-Divisional Magistrates Mayank Goswami and Hemant Chaudhary over severe procedural irregularities discovered in the voter list of the Pilibhit Sadar assembly constituency. In addition to the suspensions, the Commission has directed that Section 198 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to public servants disobeying

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Garment workers stage widespread protests across Bangladesh demanding higher minimum wages

2 November, 2026

DHAKA — Nearly one million garment workers staged widespread protests across Bangladesh on Sunday, bringing production to a halt at 529 factories and prompting an emergency government response. The demonstrators are demanding that their minimum monthly wage be increased to 30,000 taka (approximately 21,000 rupees), up from the current wage of 12,500 taka (approximately 8,800

World

Trump Targets Democratic Candidates with Islamophobic Rhetoric at Final Midterm Rallies

2 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump utilized campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas to deploy Islamophobic rhetoric and conspiracy theories targeting Democratic candidates, serving as his final traveling events ahead of the midterm elections. The rallies, initially cancelled last week before being suddenly rescheduled, come as the United States approaches the November 3 midterm elections.

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NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the constitution of two distinct bodies aimed

2 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the constitution of two distinct bodies aimed at expanding welfare frameworks, establishing a 40-member National Social Security Board for unorganised workers alongside a 22-member board dedicated to gig and platform workers. The notifications, issued on Friday (October 30), follow the broader implementation of the

World

French Authorities Open Investigation After Petrol Bomb Thrown at Police Amid European Unrest

2 November, 2026

PARIS — French authorities have opened an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at riot police during widespread weekend unrest that saw over 770 arrests nationwide. The violence in France formed part of a broader wave of youth-led protests, riots, and clashes that erupted across several European nations on Saturday. Demonstrations over

World

Trump Campaigns in Iowa and Kansas to Defend Congressional Majorities Ahead of Midterms

2 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in Iowa and Kansas on Sunday afternoon in a final push to preserve Republican majorities in both chambers of the United States Congress ahead of upcoming midterm elections. The high-stakes campaign stops come as voters prepare to decide the outcome of 35 Senate seats and

National

INDIA Bloc Plans Delhi Protest Over Election Commissioner Allegations Amid Legal Scrutiny of Venue Rules

1 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The INDIA bloc is set to organise a demonstration at New Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, November 1, pressing for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The gathering marks the first large-scale protest at Ramlila Maidan following the

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INDIA bloc prepares impeachment push against Chief Election Commissioner amid rising political tensions

31 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Political tensions intensified in the capital as the INDIA bloc prepared to mount a public impeachment push against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar alongside a mega rally at Ramlila Maidan. The developments highlight a widening institutional friction centered on the electoral oversight body. The INDIA bloc accused the Election Commission of institutional

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Election Commission revises electoral roll revision schedule across five states and Delhi

31 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, extending deadlines and final publication dates across five states and the national capital. Under the updated timeline, the final electoral rolls for Haryana, Telangana, Nagaland, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra are scheduled for publication on November

Uttar Pradesh

AIIMS Gorakhpur Executive Director Dr. Vibha Dutta hospitalized briefly, highlighting missing cath lab infrastructure

31 October, 2026

GORAKHPUR — All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gorakhpur Executive Director Major General (Retd) Dr. Vibha Dutta was briefly admitted to a private hospital for cardiac evaluation after falling ill on Wednesday, bringing the absence of a functional catheterisation laboratory at the central institution into focus. Dr. Dutta suddenly lost consciousness on Wednesday and was

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Election Commission revises electoral roll revision schedule for multiple states

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls across Maharashtra, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Telangana, and Nagaland. The adjustments follow direct requests submitted by the chief electoral officers of the concerned states. These timeline extensions alter crucial administrative deadlines for voter list verification and

Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh BJP President dismisses Jantar Mantar protests as engineered Congress effort

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — Uttar Pradesh BJP President Pankaj Chaudhary has dismissed recent protests at Jantar Mantar as an engineered effort by the Congress to recover lost political ground, asserting the demonstrations lacked genuine backing from youths, SIR, or UGC issues. The remarks come as opposition parties finalize preparations for a major demonstration scheduled at Delhi’s

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Reserve Bank of India announces new rules for digital fraud compensation

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Reserve Bank of India has announced new digital fraud compensation rules, taking effect January 1, 2027, that allow victims of small-value electronic banking scams to recover a substantial portion of their financial losses. Under the upcoming regulatory framework, victims of fraudulent electronic banking transactions involving a gross loss of up to

National

BJP President Nitin Nabin to lead Kolkata rally during West Bengal campaign tour

30 October, 2026

KOLKATA — Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin is scheduled to lead a major rally in Kolkata on November 2 as part of the party’s ongoing campaign in West Bengal titled ‘save democracy, remove anarchy’. The demonstration, stretching from College Street to Esplanade, forms part of a nationwide political program designed to counter opposition

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Center extends paramilitary deployment in Delhi through late 2026 amid security requests

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The central government has extended the deployment of 270 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in the national capital until November 16, 2026. According to officials, the decision was taken following a request from Delhi Police to maintain law and order during the festive season, manage potential sudden protests by

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Election Commission Extends Voter Roll Revision Deadlines Following Supreme Court Hearing

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Election Commission on Thursday extended deadlines for filing claims and objections during the special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and Maharashtra, while also expanding processing windows across four other states. The decision followed a Supreme Court hearing a day prior concerning the voter roll revision in the national capital,

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Student Leader Neha Bora Refuses Peace Bond for Fourth Time in Election Commission Protest Case

30 October, 2026

NEW DELHI — All India Students’ Association (AISA) President Neha Bora has refused for the fourth consecutive time to sign a peace bond ordered in connection with protests directed against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Special Executive Magistrate Court has summoned Bora for the next hearing in the proceedings on November 20, 2026. The

Uttar Pradesh

LUCKNOW: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unmarried sister is legally

29 October, 2026

LUCKNOW — The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has ruled that an unmarried sister is legally entitled to receive a family pension following the death of a government employee, setting aside a previous administrative rejection. Passing the order on a petition filed by Shameen Khan, Justice Manish Kumar directed the Principal Secretary of

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