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Right to Vote Vs Right to Rule

4 November, 2026

ELECTION results in the Knesset of Israel, a small country with barely ten million people and an electorate of approximately 7.3 million, are now out. The entire world is watching, not merely the outcome but also the ensuing struggle to form a government. Never before have Israeli elections attracted such intense international scrutiny. Global media

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Police Detain Over 350 Demonstrators Following Rail Protest Demanding Election Chief Arrest

4 November, 2026

KANCHIPURAM — Police detained over 350 demonstrators on Wednesday following a rail roko protest near the old railway station in Kanchipuram demanding the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstration, organised by the Jananayaka Meetpu Kuzhu, caused tension in the area for about an hour. Protesters alleged that the CEC acted in favour

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Iran reports destruction of four oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz amid escalating conflict

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Four oil tankers have been destroyed after hitting naval sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements issued by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The IRGC reported that two of the vessels remain on fire, while two additional tankers were seized for attempting to navigate through a prohibited southern route

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Supreme Court to Review Election Commission Directives on Delhi Electoral Roll Omissions

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has announced it will hear concerns on November 19 regarding an Election Commission clarification that permits voters omitted from Delhi’s draft electoral rolls to seek fresh enrolment through Form 6. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, scheduled the hearing after petitioners

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Supreme Court quashes former sarpanch disqualification, questions relevance of two-child norm

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has quashed the disqualification of a former village sarpanch in Maharashtra, ruling that laws penalising individuals for having more than two children have lost their relevance in modern India. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe set aside the disqualification of Mangala Bhimrao, who had served

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Democrats Win Control of Congress in Midterms, Setting Up Legislative Clash With Trump

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — The US midterm elections have handed Democrats control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, dealing a significant legislative setback to President Donald Trump during his second term. The electoral shift alters the balance of power in Washington by granting Democrats majorities in both chambers of Congress. However, Republicans will retain

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Establish Monitoring Cell for Child Labour Law Compliance

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to establish a special monitoring cell to enforce nationwide compliance with the amended child labour legislation through state enforcement agencies. A bench comprising Justices SVN Bhatti and NV Anjaria issued the directive to ensure strict implementation of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation)

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Democratic Candidates Secure Victories Across United States in Midterm Elections

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Democratic candidates secured significant victories across the United States during the midterm elections, capturing at least seven Republican-held Senate seats and flipping crucial gubernatorial and congressional races nationwide. The nationwide contests on November 4, 2026, saw dramatic shifts in states traditionally considered secure for Republicans, altering the legislative balance in statehouses and Washington

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Kerala Agency Ordered to Probe Bribery Allegations Against Chief Election Commissioner

4 November, 2026

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — Kerala’s Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) has been ordered to conduct a preliminary inquiry into fresh allegations that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar demanded bribes from contractors while serving as the state’s Public Works Department (PWD) secretary in 2006. The Home Minister’s office announced the probe on Wednesday following a complaint from a

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rolls out festival LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries

4 November, 2026

LUCKNOW — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday rolled out a ₹1,500-crore subsidy allocation to provide free LPG cylinder refills on Diwali and Holi to over 1.89 crore beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Speaking at a refill subsidy distribution event, the Chief Minister broke down the pricing structure for domestic cooking

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Delhi Police suspends Assistant Commissioner Manasvi Vashisth following headquarters protest

4 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Manasvi Vashisth has been suspended with immediate effect following a demonstration led by police personnel outside the police headquarters. The suspension stems from a protest held on November 2, where around 150 police personnel gathered outside the Delhi Police Headquarters to protest the transfer of

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US Voters Decide Congressional Balance of Power in Closely Contested Midterm Elections

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — The United States faces one of its most closely contested midterm elections in recent years, with voters deciding the balance of power in Washington as the first polls begin to close. All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are being contested. Democrats are seeking

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Americans Head to Polls for Midterm Elections Testing Balance of Power

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Americans are heading to the polls on November 3 for midterm elections that will test the limits of presidential power, institutional checks and balances, and democratic resilience under President Donald Trump. Republicans currently hold narrow majorities in both chambers of Congress, leaving control of the legislative branch at stake as voters decide races

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Democrats secure control of Congress in midterm elections

4 November, 2026

WASHINGTON — Democrats secured major victories in the midterm elections on Tuesday, winning control of both the US Senate and the House of Representatives for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term. The congressional sweep reshapes the legislative landscape for the remainder of the presidential term, propelled by a series of high-profile victories and historic

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Democrats Sweep New York Midterms as Hochul Secures Second Term

4 November, 2026

NEW YORK — Democrats swept multiple key congressional and local races across New York in the 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, cementing progressive victories and returning incumbent governor Kathy Hochul to office. The midterm outcome highlighted a decisive shift in New York’s political landscape, featuring a wave of progressive candidates securing seats in the United

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CHANDIGARH: Decades-old inter-state river water disputes resurfaced in Punjab state politics as the Punjab Assembly passed five

3 November, 2026

CHANDIGARH — Decades-old inter-state river water disputes resurfaced in Punjab state politics as the Punjab Assembly passed five resolutions on October 27 seeking an equitable share in Yamuna waters, control over key headworks, and Rs 1.44 lakh crore in royalty from Rajasthan. The legislative actions also demand the repeal of the Dam Safety Act, 2021,

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Supreme Court Directs Strict Enforcement Action Against Illegal Firecracker Sales in National Capital Region

3 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India took cognizance of media findings regarding the open commercial availability of traditional, non-QR-coded firecrackers across the National Capital Region in violation of judicial restrictions, prompting an immediate directive for enforcement action. A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale instructed the Centre, the Delhi

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Delhi Police file FIR against 22 protesters following unauthorized demonstration near Minto Road

3 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Delhi Police have registered a first information report against 22 protesters detained at Minto Road during a demonstration organised by constituents of the INDIA bloc. While the primary opposition rally held at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday had official permission, authorities stated that demonstrators attempted to move toward Jantar Mantar, which is

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Supreme Court States Protest Sites Cannot Be Occupied Indefinitely

3 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India stated on Tuesday that no individual, group or organisation can claim an indefinite right to occupy a designated protest site, emphasizing that public spaces must remain accessible to all citizens under constitutional principles. The observation was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

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Uttar Pradesh MLC election results reveal BJP political anxieties and upper-caste discontent

3 November, 2026

LUCKNOW — The recent Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council (MLC) election results have revealed mounting political anxieties within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), exposing deep-seated discontent among core upper-caste communities and educators over contentious central policies and local administrative burdens. Although the BJP retained six of the 11 contested MLC seats across the state, its

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Election Commission revision leaves families divided across polling booths in Karnataka

3 November, 2026

BENGALURU — The Election Commission’s special intensive revision (SIR) and rationalisation of polling stations have left several families divided across different booths in Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, even as authorities maintain that household units were meant to be kept together. The revision exercise aimed to cap booths at a maximum of 1,200 voters

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Opposition leaders accuse Election Commission and ruling party of electoral roll irregularities

3 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — A political confrontation has emerged in India regarding electoral roll integrity, with opposition leaders led by Rahul Gandhi accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Election Commission of facilitating voter suppression. The controversy escalated following a November 1 rally held by the INDIA bloc at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. During the event, Gandhi

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Supreme Court permits green crackers in Delhi-NCR during restricted hours

3 November, 2026

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has permitted the use of green crackers in the Delhi-NCR region on November 7 and 8 during specific hours, while emphasizing that a comprehensive ban on fireworks will resume immediately afterwards. According to the directives issued by the court, bursting of green crackers will be allowed only between 6:00

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer directs officials to re-examine rejected voter applications

3 November, 2026

MEERUT — Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa has directed all district election officers to re-examine every rejected Form 6 application to ensure eligible citizens are included in the electoral rolls. The directive was issued during a high-level review meeting in Meerut, where senior Election Commission of India officials, including Senior Deputy Election Commissioner

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