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Aaj Tak
Nov 8, 2026, 12:33 PM
Violent Clashes Erupt Between TMC and BJP Supporters in Kolkata

Violent Clashes Erupt Between TMC and BJP Supporters in Kolkata

A violent clash broke out between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and BJP supporters in West Bengal's capital Kolkata's Kalighat area late on Friday night. The incident took place outside the residence of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee during his birthday celebrations. After several rounds of clashes late at night, the police have registered four separate FIRs in the matter. According to police sources, two of these cases have been registered by the police themselves, while one complaint has been given by Abhishek Banerjee and the other by BJP supporters. Abhishek Banerjee's name is also being mentioned in one of the two suo motu cases registered by the police. Police have arrested two people for assaulting policemen during the clash. CCTV footage of the area is being scanned to identify others involved in the incident. The first case is case number 227/26. It has been registered on the written complaint of Sub-Inspector Souvik Das against 30 to 40 unknown people. No arrests have been made so far.
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The Moscow Times
Nov 8, 2026, 11:15 AM
Taiwan Detains Communist Party Leader Over Alleged Chinese Interference in Local Elections

Taiwan Detains Communist Party Leader Over Alleged Chinese Interference in Local Elections

TAIPEI: Authorities in Taiwan detained the leader of the island's Taiwan People's Communist Party, accusing him of running as a candidate for borough chief under the direction and sponsorship of China's Communist Party, local media reported Sunday. Taiwan is set to hold elections for mayors and local area chiefs on November 28. While the races focus more on livelihood issues, the results could be a good indicator of the popularity of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party under the leadership of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te ahead of the presidential election in 2028. According to Taiwan's Central News Agency, prosecutors said in a statement Sunday that an initial investigation showed Taiwan People's Communist Party chair Lin Te-wang also had directed another party member to run as a candidate for chief in another borough. Prosecutors also alleged that Lin sought to buy votes by repeatedly recruiting voters to travel to mainland China, where they received hospitality, the report said. While Lin's party is not influential on the democratic island, it was not his first legal trouble over his alleged links with China. He and another party leader had faced charges of Chinese infiltration and attempting to influence elections but were found not guilty in 2025, the Taipei Times reported. Taiwan's Central News Agency said the prosecutors had received intelligence about foreign interference in the election and summoned 14 people and nine witnesses. After questioning, the government lawyers strongly suspected that Lin and the other party member had committed a crime and were concerned the pair could flee or destroy evidence, so they filed applications to the local courts to detain them and bar them from being visited by others, it said. The courts ruled in the prosecutors' favor for Lin but released the other member on a 50,000-Taiwan-dollar ($1,525) bail, the news agency said. The other people summoned were released during the investigation, it added. China's Taiwan Affairs Office has not immediately commented. Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway province to be retaken by force if necessary, and claims of China's meddling are common in Taiwanese elections. China and Taiwan have been governed separately since 1949 when the Chinese Communist Party rose to power in Beijing following a civil war. Defeated Nationalist Party forces fled to Taiwan, which later transitioned from martial law to multiparty democracy.
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The Moscow Times
Nov 8, 2026, 11:10 AM
Congress Slams Demonetization as 'Monumental Disaster' That Devastated Economy and Destroyed Polity

Congress Slams Demonetization as 'Monumental Disaster' That Devastated Economy and Destroyed Polity

"Notebandi" devastated the economy and "votebandi" is destroying the polity, the Congress said on Sunday, adding that both are contributions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh shared the screenshot of a media report which claimed that demonetisation was a disaster in 2016 and is a resounding failure 10 years on. In his post, Ramesh said, "Notebandi devastated the economy. Votebandi is destroying the polity. Both are the contributions of the PM." On this day in 2016, PM Modi addressed the nation and announced demonetisation of high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000. The Congress has consistently attacked the Narendra Modi government on every anniversary of demonetisation, saying the "reckless" decision broke the back of the Indian economy and the country will not forgive the prime minister for this "monumental disaster". In the past, the opposition party has called demonetisation a "monumental blunder" that failed to achieve any of the "shifting goalposts" that the Modi government had proposed as objectives. (With inputs from PTI)
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The Moscow Times
Nov 8, 2026, 11:00 AM
Sri Lankan Monks Protest Government Redevelopment Plan for Sacred City

Sri Lankan Monks Protest Government Redevelopment Plan for Sacred City

COLOMBO: A group of Buddhist monks has launched a sit-in protest at Sri Lanka's sacred city of Anuradhapura, demanding the withdrawal of a government gazette outlining a redevelopment plan for the historic Buddhist site. The monks are opposing the February 27, 2026, gazette issued by the National Physical Planning Department (NPPD). The gazette updates the Anuradhapura Sacred Area Development Plan, originally introduced in 1984, and proposes expanding the sacred area from 28 to 38 square kilometres, alongside improvements to infrastructure, pilgrim facilities and archaeological conservation. The protest, led by Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, began on Friday against the proposed Anuradhapura Sacred City Plan. Tensions flared on Saturday when protesters clashed with police over building an elevated structure. Consequently, the Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court ordered them to immediately vacate sacred areas and remove their temporary tents. The court order explicitly banned any damage to protected archaeological monuments within the religious zone. However, the protesting monks and laypeople defied the legal mandate, staying at the site overnight. In October, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake also inspected the ongoing redevelopment work and directed officials to expedite the project while protecting the city's religious and historical significance. Monks have raised concerns about a proposed security fence around the Ruwanweli Maha Seya stupa, restrictions on Buddhist religious activities, and allegations of new Hindu religious structures. However, NPPD Director General Ruchira Vithana rejected the allegations, saying the plan proposed neither new religious structures nor restrictions on pilgrims visiting sacred sites. The Anuradhapura Magistrate's Court ordered the protesters to vacate the sacred areas surrounding Ruwanweli Maha Seya and Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and remove temporary structures, following a report submitted by police, according to the Daily Mirror newspaper. Protest leader Balangoda Kassapa accused police of manhandling him and said that he will continue the agitation. "We will not leave until the gazette is abolished," Kassapa said, adding that the monks would approach the court on Monday to seek the lifting of the order. Kassapa had earlier led a protest demanding a presidential pardon for firebrand Buddhist monk Galagodaatte Gnanasara, jailed for contempt of court. According to the Newsfirst media portal, a Colombo court had also issued an order restricting protesters from remaining at the Presidential Secretariat during that agitation. Anuradhapura, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is among Sri Lanka's most important Buddhist pilgrimage centres.
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Nov 8, 2026, 10:53 AM
Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Riyadh, Which Are Intercepted by Saudi-Led Coalition

Houthis Fire Ballistic Missiles at Riyadh, Which Are Intercepted by Saudi-Led Coalition

A day after airstrikes in Yemen's capital Sanaa, Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles towards Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh on Sunday (November 8, 2026). The Saudi Arabia-led coalition said on Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis targeting Riyadh mid-air. Earlier, loud explosions were also heard in Riyadh. According to a Reuters report, shortly before the explosions, the Saudi Civil Defense Department had issued an alert in the Riyadh area. Later, officials announced that the threat had been averted. The coalition said that it also intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles fired at Riyadh and the southern part of the country. The ongoing conflict on both sides has completely broken the 2022 ceasefire brokered by the United Nations (UN). In fact, the Houthis began a new military intervention with the Arab coalition to restore the international recognition of the 2015 Saudi occupation of the Yemeni capital Sanaa.
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India TV
Nov 8, 2026, 10:51 AM
Congress Reports Major Decline in Donations for Financial Year 2025-26

Congress Reports Major Decline in Donations for Financial Year 2025-26

The Congress has reported a major decline in its donations in the financial year 2025-26. The party has received a total of 130.69 crores in the form of donations of more than 20 thousand rupees. This is about 75% less than the amount. This is the biggest annual decline in Congress's donations in the last one decade. This information has been revealed by the analysis of the Congress's contribution report submitted to the Election Commission. According to the report, the party received 517.39 crores in the form of donations of more than 20 thousand rupees in 2024-25. While in 2025-26, this amount decreased to 130.69 crores. That is, the party received less than about 386.70 crores in a year. One of the major reasons for the decline in the donations received by the Congress is the decrease in the amount of funds from the Prudent Electoral Trust. This trust gave 216.34 crores to the Congress in 2024-25. But its contribution to the Electoral Trust, which is only 25 crores in the latest report, has decreased by 88%.
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Dainik Bhaskar
Nov 8, 2026, 10:39 AM
Congress Party Sees Sharp Decline in Donations: 75% Drop in Funds Received

Congress Party Sees Sharp Decline in Donations: 75% Drop in Funds Received

The Congress party has seen a decline of nearly 75 per cent in donations above Rs 20,000 crore. In ID11, the party received Rs 2 crore, while in ID10, the figure was Rs 3 crore. An analysis of the party's filings with the Election Commission shows that this is the sharpest decline in party donations in the past decade. According to news agency PTI, the major reason for the decline is the reduction in funds received from the Prudent Electoral Trust. The major decline was in 2015-16, when Congress's declared donations fell by 86 per cent to 141.46 crore. Congress's declared donations to ID11 have been much lower than last year. However, this is not the party's lowest in the entire period examined. The current figures do not include electoral bonds. The amount received from bonds during the implementation of the scheme was reported separately. The amount of ID11 bonds added over the years is the biggest decline in the role of the Prudent Electoral Trust after the Congress.
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Aaj Tak
Nov 8, 2026, 10:34 AM
Punjab Drug Campaigner Parvinder Singh Jhota Cremated Amid Calls for Justice

Punjab Drug Campaigner Parvinder Singh Jhota Cremated Amid Calls for Justice

Parvinder Singh Jhota, a campaigner against drugs in Mansa, Punjab, was cremated on Sunday at his farm. The family bid farewell to him 26 days after the murder. Jhota's body was brought to Mansa from Chandigarh's PGI, where a large number of people gathered. During this time people showered flowers on his body and chanted'Parvinder Jhota Amar Rahe '. The body was first taken to the protest site and then to his house. It was then cremated at the family's farm. Jhota's father Bhim Singh has alleged the complicity of political leaders and police officers behind his son's murder. He demanded a thorough investigation into the case and immediate transfer of the local SSP. Bhim Singh alleged that drug traffickers, in connivance with the Punjab government and local police administration, conspired to kill his son. He said that the political people behind the murder are still roaming free, as long as the local party leaders are not involved in the investigation.
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Nov 8, 2026, 10:00 AM
Yogi Adityanath Predicts 80:20 Ratio in UP Assembly Elections

Yogi Adityanath Predicts 80:20 Ratio in UP Assembly Elections

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday (November 8) made a big claim about next year's assembly elections. He said that the 2027 assembly elections will be a fight of 80 versus 20. This ratio will be seen in both voters and seats. Gen-G is with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP and this time also a double-engine government will be formed for the third time in UP. In fact, in an exclusive interview to a media institution on Diwali on Sunday, CM Yogi said, "We are followers of PM Modi and work under his leadership and guidance. We have no personal agenda. We are pursuing the journey of heritage and development with sincerity." Chief Minister Yogi hit out at Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Asaduddin Owaisi. He said that the public will support the BJP for security, good governance and prosperity. The state has been taken out of the BIMARU state and is now among the three major economies of the country. Now the goal is to become the largest economy. On the question of Yadav's visit to Ayodhya, Akhilesh said that the CM should come to Ayodhya to seek forgiveness from the holy city of Lord Ram.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:57 AM
Samajwadi Party Criticizes PM Modi's Diwali Celebration Statement

Samajwadi Party Criticizes PM Modi's Diwali Celebration Statement

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrating Diwali with jawans in Chhattisgarh's Bastar, Samajwadi Party has hit back, questioning PM Modi and the BJP government. SP spokesperson Fakhrul Hasan Chand hit back at PM Modi's statement, saying, "Since the time the BJP government has been formed, it has worked to weaken constitutional institutions. There are questions about the Election Commission, CBI-ED. The youth and the opposition are responsible for saving democracy." According to the SP spokesperson, such a statement is not good for those fighting for democracy and people's rights. According to him, this fight will continue and can not be withdrawn in any way. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating Diwali among the jawans in Bastar today. During this, he also gave a speech to the jawans. In his speech, he said that such a Diwali has come for the first time, when every district of the country is free from Naxalism.
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Amar Ujala
Nov 8, 2026, 09:51 AM
Sonia Gandhi Acknowledges Emergency Decision Was Against Constitution: Ramdas Athawale

Sonia Gandhi Acknowledges Emergency Decision Was Against Constitution: Ramdas Athawale

Ramdas Athawale said, Sonia Gandhi has now accepted that the Emergency decision was against the Constitution and a large number of people were arrested and jailed during that time. Athawale said, It is a different matter that Sonia Gandhi has said that Indira Gandhi later realised that her decision to impose Emergency was wrong. However, I do not think Indira Gandhi herself ever made any such statement. But democracy was undermined during that time. The Union Minister said, If Sonia Gandhi has said this today, it is a good thing that she has accepted that Indira Gandhi's decision to impose Emergency was not right. In a recent interview to The Hindu, ahead of the launch of her book, Advertising: Belonging: A Journey of Love, Sonia Gandhi spoke on the Emergency. In this conversation, referring to the situation at that time, Sonia Gandhi said, Indira Gandhi was trying to deal with rapidly deteriorating conditions. There were violent demonstrations, government offices were set on fire, and government transport was set on fire.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:50 AM
Modi Warns of 'Dimagi Naxals' Threat After Elimination of Armed Maoists

Modi Warns of 'Dimagi Naxals' Threat After Elimination of Armed Maoists

Targeting political opponents, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, November 8, said the threat of Naxalism has not ended even though armed Maoists have been eliminated, alleging that “dimagi Naxals” have infiltrated several organisations, including political parties, and are instigating people against the Constitution and democracy. “We must identify and defeat such elements and secure the country,” Modi said, addressing security personnel while celebrating Diwali at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Karanpur in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. The central armed police forces and personnel of the Chhattisgarh Police have been deployed in Bastar. They were deeply involved in the anti-Naxal operations. On March 31 this year, the government had announced that the country was free from the menace of Naxalism after the elimination of many leaders and cadres and the surrender of hundreds of others. Modi said the elimination of Maoist terror was a victory of the country’s right policies and strong political will. “Amid the successes, we must remember one more thing. Naxalites have been eliminated, but the threat is not over yet. Armed Naxalites have disappeared from the forests, but ‘dimagi Naxals’ (a reference to ideological supporters of Naxalites) have taken control of several organisations,” he said. “Even today, they are instigating people against the country’s Constitution and democracy. They have infiltrated several political parties and different organisations. We must identify and defeat them and secure the country,” he added. Earlier, in his address on the 80th Independence Day in August, the prime minister had also referred to “dimagi Naxals,” saying the country had succeeded in removing armed Naxalism from the forests but warned that its ideological supporters were seeking opportunities to promote violence and anarchy. During his Bastar visit on Sunday, PM Modi said his government had taken decisions that “dealt a major blow to the funding networks of Naxalites and secessionists”. “Earlier governments had tied the hands of security forces in the fight on the ground. Maoist attacks took place, but security forces did not have the freedom to retaliate effectively. We gave security forces the freedom to take all necessary decisions,” he said. The PM said his government has also worked to stop the support that Left-Wing Extremism received from certain people within the government and the system. The government’s objective is to ensure that no mother loses her child, no family is pushed into devastation, no child takes up arms, and no youth’s future is destroyed, Modi asserted. “We remained committed to this resolve until the goal was achieved. Without publicity or showmanship, we worked with sensitivity and broke the backbone of Maoist terrorists. We transformed the lives of people in Naxal-affected areas through a spirit of service, which led those suffering from Naxalism to stand firmly with the government and security forces,” he said. Modi further said government decisions destroyed counterfeit currency networks and disrupted the supply lines of Naxalites and separatists. The fight against Maoist terror was not easy, he said, recalling that at one point more than 230 districts across nearly 20 states were affected by Naxalism. “To take the country forward, its enemies must be crushed with unwavering determination and a well-planned strategy,” he said. “The lack of political will that the country had faced was addressed in 2014, when you gave this Pradhan Sevak the opportunity to serve Mother India,” Modi said. For the first time in 47 years, not a single CRPF personnel was killed in the line of duty over the past year, he pointed out. Bastar, which was long considered the epicentre of Left-Wing Extremism in Chhattisgarh, has witnessed a significant transformation following intensified anti-Naxal operations, large-scale surrenders and the expansion of development initiatives. Earlier, in the morning, PM Modi said he would celebrate Diwali along with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, which was freed from the clutches of Naxals after several decades. “Heading to Bastar to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces,” Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister said Bastar is an area where Naxalism once held sway, but now, development is flourishing. “I am going to salute our brave security personnel for their sacrifices, selfless service and unwavering devotion to the nation,” he added in the post.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:43 AM
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Receives Birthday Wishes from National Leaders

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy Receives Birthday Wishes from National Leaders

An example of political bonhomie was witnessed on Saturday when Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy received birthday greetings from all over the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla greeted him. The Governor himself called the Chief Minister and wished him. The phone call from the Governor on the occasion of Congress leader Revanth Reddy's 57th birthday also holds a constitutional significance. He received congratulatory messages from both his colleagues and opponents. It shows the stature of Revanth Reddy in national politics, despite his party's strong differences with the BJP-led central government. Prime Minister Modi wrote on X, "Wishing Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy garu a very happy birthday. Wishing him a long and healthy life." Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also wished him "good health, happiness and a long and meaningful life." Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu also wished him "a happy birthday."
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India TV
Nov 8, 2026, 09:35 AM
AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan Predicts Muslim Political Leadership Rise in Uttar Pradesh

AIMIM Leader Waris Pathan Predicts Muslim Political Leadership Rise in Uttar Pradesh

There are not many days left for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Before this election, politics has intensified over the Muslim political leadership. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan has said that Abdul will now one day become the CM of UP and also the PM of the country. He has appealed to the Muslim community to not only remain a vote bank and come into the role of political leadership. He said that one day'Abdul'can become not only the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh but also the Prime Minister of the country. He said this by giving the example of Abdul El-Sayed's election victory in Michigan, USA. Speaking to news agency ANI, Waris Pathan said that now Muslims will not only vote to win the election, but will himself reach the assembly by winning the election. He said,'Abdul has won. He will go to the assembly and become the voice of Muslims and the poor. He will fight for justice. One day'Abdul'will become the Chief Minister of UP and'Muslim'will also become the Prime Minister of India.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:26 AM
Congress Vows to Continue Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Until He Is Removed

Congress Vows to Continue Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Until He Is Removed

Venugopal, AICC general secretary, on Sunday (8 November 2026) said that the Congress-led agitation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar will continue till he is removed from his post. The country's electoral system is made fair and transparent. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said that protests are continuing in states and districts. It may only pause for a while during the festival of Diwali. He described the rally organised by the Congress in New Delhi on 1 November as one of the loudest protests in the country. He said that the party is fighting against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said that this is not a fight that we will leave midway. Venugopal alleged that poor people will be deprived of their right to vote and will not be able to get various government benefits that they get, as these benefits are now being linked to voter ID cards. Venugopal said that in the next one and a half months, the Congress will launch a nationwide campaign to save the country's name, save the panchayat, save the vote at the central level.
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India TV
Nov 8, 2026, 09:25 AM
Atrauli Assembly Seat: A Legacy of Political Dominance in Uttar Pradesh

Atrauli Assembly Seat: A Legacy of Political Dominance in Uttar Pradesh

The Atrauli assembly seat in the Braj region is one of the hottest seats in UP. Atrauli seat has assembly number 73 and is part of the Aligarh Lok Sabha constituency. Atrauli assembly seat has been held by former chief minister Kalyan Singh or a member of his family since 1967. Since 1967, the seat has gone to someone else only 2 times. This seat was won once by Congress in 1980 and once by SP in 2012. Before Atrauli, Kalyan Singh remained MLA continuously. Then his daughter-in-law Premlata Devi was elected MLA and now his grandson Sandeep Singh is MLA from Atrauli. Kalyan Singh or any member of his family has won every time he has contested from Atrauli seat on a BJP ticket. Know the story of the political history of Atrauli seat and the political equations to be formed here in the UP assembly elections 2027. In 1991, Kalyan Singh of BJP and Anwar Khan of Congress had a re-contest between Kalyan Singh of Congress. In this election, Ram Kalyan Singh defeated Kalyan Singh by a huge margin of 58,263 votes while Anwar Khan got 31,240 votes.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:06 AM
Bangladesh Requests Extradition of Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh Requests Extradition of Ousted PM Sheikh Hasina from India

Bangladesh’s Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman on Sunday, November 8, described ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as a “convicted criminal” and said Dhaka has requested India to extradite her, according to local media reports. Responding to questions from journalists after inaugurating a training workshop in Dhaka, Asaduzzaman said the government was taking all necessary legal steps to bring Hasina back from India and would follow due process. “To me, she is a criminal. A criminal convicted by our tribunal. To us, this is her identity,” he said, according to a report on bdnews24 website. Asked about bringing Hasina back to Bangladesh, the law minister said the government would act in accordance with the law and would not be guided by emotion. “Although the Law Ministry is not directly involved in this matter, the Ministry of Home Affairs is concerned, as it relates to the extradition treaty with India. The matter will be dealt with in accordance with the law, leaving no room for emotions. We have requested her repatriation under the treaty and through due process,” Asaduzzaman was quoted as saying by the state-run BSS news agency. Bdnews24 also quoted Asaduzzaman as saying: “That is a matter for the Indian government. We have made requests to them under the extradition treaty.” “If they hand her over to us, we will hand her over in the due process, as required under the law,” he added. India has previously acknowledged receiving Bangladesh’s extradition requests for Hasina but has not announced any decision on handing her over. The Ministry of External Affairs has said the requests are being examined as part of its established processes. Hasina fled Bangladesh for India on August 5, 2024, following a mass uprising that ended her 15-year rule. An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus subsequently took charge. Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal in November 2025 convicted Hasina of crimes against humanity committed during the July-August 2024 uprising. The tribunal, which tried her in absentia, sentenced her to death on one charge and life imprisonment on another. In February this year, Bangladesh held parliamentary elections and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) led by Tarique Rahman formed the government. During an audio-only virtual press conference organised in New Delhi on August 5, Hasina said she intended to return to Bangladesh in December despite the possibility of being imprisoned or killed. The interaction drew a sharp reaction from Dhaka, whose Foreign Ministry said it was “outraged” that Hasina had been allowed to engage with the media. India distanced itself from the event, saying it was organised by a private media entity and that the government had no involvement whatsoever in it.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:06 AM
Uttar Pradesh Political War Escalates Ahead of Akhilesh Yadav's Ram Temple Visit

Uttar Pradesh Political War Escalates Ahead of Akhilesh Yadav's Ram Temple Visit

A political war has broken out in Uttar Pradesh ahead of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the Ram temple. Rajya Sabha MP Ramgopal Yadav has hit back at Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement on Akhilesh Yadav's Ayodhya. Rajya Sabha MP and Samajwadi Party national general secretary Ramgopal Yadav, who is on a visit to Etawah, has hit back at CM Yogi's statement. Ram Gopal Yadav said, "The temple is a matter of faith for every person who believes in religion. It seems that Yogi ji does not understand that God resides in particles. The temple is just a symbol where people go to express their faith. If Akhilesh Yadav is going there, then why is Yogi ji's stomach aching?" On Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the Ram temple, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Those who fired bullets at Ram devotees, lathi-charged saints and neglected Ayodhya, they should apologize to their devotees and saints."
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Kalinga TV
Nov 8, 2026, 09:04 AM
Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Missiles Launched by Yemen's Houthi Militia

Saudi-Led Coalition Intercepts Missiles Launched by Yemen's Houthi Militia

New Delhi: The Saudi-led coalition on Sunday, November 8, announced that its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthi militia towards the Saudi capital, Riyadh. In a statement posted on X, the coalition said that the missiles were intercepted before reaching their intended target. The development came after Saudi Civil Defence issued alerts warning of potential danger in Dammam and the Eastern Province governorates of Abqaiq and Al-Ahsa. Residents were advised to move to safe locations and follow official safety instructions The latest development follows claims by Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree that the group had carried out six missile and drone operations targeting strategic installations in Saudi Arabia. These allegedly included King Khalid International Airport, oil storage facilities and Aramco installations in Riyadh, Khurais and Dawadmi. Saree claimed that the operations were carried out in retaliation for Saudi military action against Yemen. He also alleged that Saudi Arabia had conducted 105 airstrikes and missile attacks on several Yemeni regions within 24 hours. These claims have not been independently verified. Meanwhile, Yemen’s internationally recognised government has urged Lebanon to take coordinated measures to prevent Hezbollah from providing alleged military assistance to the Houthi militia.
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Nov 8, 2026, 09:04 AM
Brahmin Leader Prashant Kishor Criticizes Lack of Change Despite Political Representation

Brahmin Leader Prashant Kishor Criticizes Lack of Change Despite Political Representation

Prashant Kishor, MLA from Bankipur seat in Bihar and the founder of Jansuraj, is in the news for his speech at a Brahmin Samaj event. At Mahinam village in Darbhanga district, he spoke openly on the political role, education and social heritage of the Brahmin Samaj. He also answered the question of giving a ticket to a Brahmin from Darbhanga. Prashant Kishor asked why the condition of the society has not changed when MLAs and MPs have been from the Brahmin Samaj for 15 years. Prashant Kishor said that the old problems of the society cannot be solved by winning elections only for Brahmins. Meanwhile, a political controversy has also erupted over the video of his speech. Anup Maithil, the state president of Jansuraj Sangharsh Vahini, has accused the BJP's IT cell of presenting the video from another angle and spreading confusion. Addressing the Brahmin Samaj in Mahinam village, Prashant Kishor said that for the last 15 years, your MLA is a Brahmin. The MP is also from your society. Despite this, why have you not been able to solve any problems in the society?
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The Financial Express
Nov 8, 2026, 09:03 AM
Mississippi Senate Race Sees Historic Moment with Scott Colom's Narrow Lead

Mississippi Senate Race Sees Historic Moment with Scott Colom's Narrow Lead

A closely fought US Senate race in Mississippi has put local prosecutor Scott Colom at the centre of a possible political milestone. The Democratic candidate is locked in a tight contest with Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. If his narrow lead holds, Colom could become the first Black US senator from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The result remains uncertain. Election officials continued counting absentee and provisional ballots across Mississippi’s 82 counties. Colom held a lead of around 2,000 votes, according to latest report, but thousands of ballots still required review. The race has drawn national attention because Mississippi has not elected a Black senator since the 19th century. It also gives Democrats an opportunity to win a Senate seat in a state that has long favoured Republicans in federal elections. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer personally encouraged Colom to enter the race, Reuters reported. The party saw his candidacy as an opportunity to compete in a state where Democrats have struggled to win statewide elections. Scott W Colom is a Mississippi lawyer and prosecutor who serves as district attorney for the state’s 16th Circuit Court District. He has held the post since 2015. His career also includes work as a municipal prosecutor, municipal court judge and justice court judge. According to his BallotReady candidate profile, Colom earned a bachelor’s degree in English and history from Millsaps College in 2005 and completed his law degree at the University of Wisconsin in 2009. Before entering the legal profession, he worked as a teacher with WorldTeach. Colom’s connection to Hyde-Smith goes back to 2023, when his attempt to become Mississippi’s first Black federal judge in more than a century faced an obstacle after the Republican senator blocked his nomination, Reuters reported. The episode became part of the political backdrop to his Senate challenge. In November 2024, Schumer invited Colom and his father to brunch as he tried to persuade him to run. “I said you’ve got to run,” Schumer told MS Now. Colom eventually agreed to challenge Hyde-Smith in 2026. His campaign focused on issues including the cost of living, healthcare and the economic effects of President Donald Trump’s policies. AP reported that he argued the war with Iran and US tariffs affected people across demographic groups. “Mississippi has always been overlooked or at the bottom of things nationally,” Colom told reporters on Friday, according to Reuters. If Colom wins, he would become the first Black senator from Mississippi since the Reconstruction era, which lasted from 1865 to 1877 and followed the American Civil War. Mississippi’s last two Black US senators were Hiram Rhodes Revels and Blanche K. Bruce. Revels became the first Black person to serve in the US Senate when he took office in 1870. Bruce, also a Republican, served from 1875 to 1881. No Black candidate has represented Mississippi in the Senate since Bruce left office. The significance extends beyond the Senate seat. Black residents account for nearly 40% of Mississippi’s population, according to AP, but white politicians have dominated the state’s highest levels of government and congressional delegation for much of the period since Reconstruction. AP reported that some Black voters viewed Colom’s candidacy as an opportunity for stronger political representation. That sentiment was visible during his November 6 campaign visit to Jackson’s Farish Street business district, an area with a long history of Black political and civil rights organizing. Colom visited Marshall’s Music and Bookstore, recognised as the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the United States. “It’s so wonderful! It’s so wonderful to have Scott Colom as our representative,” bookstore owner Maati Jone Primm told AP. Another supporter, 76-year-old attorney Sorie Tarawally, called Colom “the man, our messiah, our savior”, AP reported. Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks, who became her state’s first Black senator, also campaigned with Colom. She said voters in Mississippi had developed a belief problem after years of political defeats. “They now know that their vote matters,” she told AP. Colom’s campaign also drew on the legacy of civil rights leader Medgar Evers in its final advertisement, which was set at Evers’ Jackson home. Evers was assassinated in 1963 during the civil rights struggle in Mississippi. Colom told AP that the advertisement was intended to remind voters of the sacrifices made to secure voting rights. “It’s a powerful reminder of the sacrifice to gain the ballot, and nobody sacrificed more than Medgar Evers and his family,” he said. The outcome remains uncertain as officials review the remaining ballots. AP reported that absentee ballots could arrive until November 10 while voters with certain identification problems had until the same date to resolve them. Counties must certify their results by November 13. Mississippi does not provide for an automatic statewide recount. Campaigns may seek court orders to examine ballots, generally on a county-by-county basis, AP reported. Hyde-Smith has said her campaign will continue monitoring the remaining ballots. “We are not backing down. This election is not over,” she wrote on social media, according to AP. Colom, meanwhile, urged patience as local officials completed the count. “We’re going to make sure everything is followed according to the law, and I have confidence in those local officials,” he told AP. The result would have a different effect in Washington. Democrats have already secured control of the Senate, so a Colom victory would not determine which party controls the chamber. It would, however, give the party another seat and mark a significant change in Mississippi’s political history. Disclaimer: This article is based on the latest reports along with publicly available information about the 2026 US midterm elections. Election figures and counting updates reflect the information available at the time of writing. The race had not been officially called, and the outcome remained subject to the counting and certification of outstanding ballots.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:57 AM
Riyadh Hit by Explosions Amid Houthi Missile Attacks

Riyadh Hit by Explosions Amid Houthi Missile Attacks

Several loud explosions were heard in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The explosions occurred shortly after the country's Civil Defense Department issued an alert for a possible threat. According to Reuters, a building belonging to the oil company Saudi Aramco in the city's financial district was damaged. The Saudi-led military coalition said it destroyed a total of four Houthi missiles in the air, including two cruise missiles fired towards Riyadh and the southern region. Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport and oil facilities. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree claimed that they have carried out 6 military operations against key strategic and military bases in Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones. According to Saree, these attacks were in response to Saudi Arabia's military actions against Yemen. Houthi spokesman Houthi Khalid said that the first operation targeted international oil facilities, and the second attack targeted Aramco's storage facilities.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:57 AM
New Zealand Election Ends in Stalemate, Minor Party Seeks to Form Government

New Zealand Election Ends in Stalemate, Minor Party Seeks to Form Government

WELLINGTON: New Zealanders will wait for weeks to discover who will lead the country after Saturday's election failed to deliver a decisive win for the right or the left, leaving fraught negotiations for a wafer-thin governing majority the only apparent path to victory for either side. The tightest vote in years delivered a stinging rebuke to the major parties which have long dominated New Zealand politics, Christopher Luxon's center-right National party and center-left Labour led by Chris Hipkins, as voters threw more support behind minor parties on the ideological flanks than before. On Saturday's numbers, minor parties would enter negotiations for a governing deal with leverage to extract deeper policy concessions from a weakened National or Labour. The near-deadlock was partly produced because voters, apparently weary of New Zealand's economic woes and apathetic about both Luxon and Hipkins, chose to propel a new entrant group to Parliament for the first time in years. Opportunity, led by 38-year-old business consultant and political newcomer Qiulae Wong, is unaligned with either bloc and Wong has said she could work with either side to form a government. Wong's pledges of evidence-based centrism and an end to partisan bickering had on Saturday's results secured seven seats for Opportunity — enough to frustrate both left and right in a simple path to power. It was a staggering ascension for a party that made three failed attempts at Parliament before Wong became leader less than a year ago. Other winners were harder to identify and on Sunday, "who won the election 2026" was the top trending Google search in New Zealand. So unclear was the result that parties won't begin negotiations to form a government until final tallies are released on Nov. 27, confirming the exact number of seats they've won. With 2.8 million ballots counted on election night, the conservative incumbent government led by Luxon's National party appeared close to the slimmest possible return to power — by just one seat. However, Luxon didn't claim victory, instead striking a note of cautious optimism that he could negotiate a second term in power. Speaking to reporters Sunday, Luxon blamed public dissatisfaction on global shocks which have buffeted New Zealand's trade-based economy, noting that other incumbent governments worldwide have faced voters' rancor over living costs. Yet his opponent Hipkins, who was turfed from office in 2023 largely over discontent about the same economic issues, didn't appear to benefit on Saturday. The left-wing bloc appeared to fall short of a majority but was still hopeful it could triumph — though that seemed a more remote prospect. Electoral officials were due on Sunday to begin counting nearly 400,000 so-called special votes, including from New Zealanders who live abroad, a process expected to take three weeks. Those ballots have historically granted an additional seat or two in Parliament to left-wing parties, which could snatch the current razor-thin majority from the right, although such an outcome would likely leave the left struggling to form a majority too. If a government can't be formed, New Zealand could face a fresh vote.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:50 AM
Arab Party Backs Eisenkot Government; Joint List Abstains

Arab Party Backs Eisenkot Government; Joint List Abstains

According to the Haaretz newspaper, the Arab Party will support a government led by Eisenkot. The newspaper also quoted a senior member of the Arab Party with eight MPs, who has not been named, as confirming this. The Joint List, the other Arab party in the Knesset, will not vote for Eisenkot, but will not seek to topple the Change bloc government. Its MPs are expected to abstain. After meeting with President Isaac Herzog, Eisenkot wrote on social media, "Now is the time to form a national emergency government. I will do everything possible to ensure that we prove ourselves worthy of this responsibility." However, his colleague in the Change bloc, Yair Golan, also expressed confidence that the coalition will do everything possible to keep Benjamin Netanyahu out of power. He also accused the current prime minister of trying to invalidate the election. Golan said, "For years, he has been trying to intimidate the people, provoke a change of power."
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:38 AM
Yogi Adityanath's Report Card: Law and Order, Development, and Anti-Incumbency Concerns in Uttar Pradesh

Yogi Adityanath's Report Card: Law and Order, Development, and Anti-Incumbency Concerns in Uttar Pradesh

On the stage of Aaj Tak Panchayat Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented a report card of 10 years of governance. He said - Modi and Yogi are working on the journey of heritage and development without fail. He claimed to make UP a top-3 economy from a BIMARU state. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath counted law and order among the biggest achievements of the government. He defended the bulldozer action, called for strict action against mafia and said that UP before 2017 has changed. With the completion of 10 years of the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, now the biggest question is about anti-incumbency. Questions arise about the expectations of the people, unfulfilled promises and work of any government in power for a long time. In such a situation, will there be anti-incumbency against the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh after 10 years of rule?
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:34 AM
Narendra Modi Praises Lal Krishna Advani on His 99th Birthday: A Tribute to a Nation-First Leader

Narendra Modi Praises Lal Krishna Advani on His 99th Birthday: A Tribute to a Nation-First Leader

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, Lal Krishna Advani gave the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP a clear foundation rooted in the principle of Nation First. In an article in leading dailies on the former Deputy Prime Minister and BJP patriarch who turns 99 today, Mr Modi said, two qualities set Mr Advani apart as a leader, his ideological clarity and intellectual sharpness, and the manner in which he challenged the pseudo-secularism propounded by a large section of the political class for years.Mr Modi credited Mr Advani’s tenures as BJP president with the Congress falling sharply from 400 seats to below 200 in 1989 and emerging as the single largest party for the first time in 1996.Recalling the 1991 Lok Sabha elections, Mr Modi said, Mr Advani contested from two seats, one of them was Gandhinagar. The Prime Minister said, he had helped prepare Mr Advani’s nomination papers and assisted in the campaign. He said, as one of the country’s longest-serving home ministers, Mr Advani strengthened the security apparatus, worked to improve the lives of security personnel and ensured the country got a tough anti-terror law. Mr Modi described the Somnath-to-Ayodhya Rath Yatra of Mr Advani as an iconic moment that changed Indian society for the better. Beyond politics, the tribute highlighted Mr Advani’s simplicity and probity.Mr Modi said, as Mr Advani enters the hundredth year of his life, he pray that the veteran leader be blessed with good health and continues to inspire all as he has always done.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:29 AM
Pankaj Tripathi Reflects on Life, Destiny, and Opportunities in Comedy Show Appearance

Pankaj Tripathi Reflects on Life, Destiny, and Opportunities in Comedy Show Appearance

Pankaj Tripathi , Zakir Khan, and Dr Vikas Divyakirti recently appeared on the Kapil Sharma-hosted Netflix comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show. During the episode, the trio reflected on their lives and student days, while Pankaj spoke about how he always believed destiny had bigger plans for him. Recalling his days working at a hotel, the actor shared how he would peel onions and potatoes while questioning whether he was destined to spend his life doing such work. The Mirzapur actor also revealed that he had received offers to enter politics after finding fame. During a candid chat on Kapil Sharma’s show, Pankaj Tripathi interacted with an audience member who asked if he aspired to do something else when he was a student. Pankaj replied, “I wanted to be a student leader, but the police beat me so badly that I changed my mind that very day. I even worked at a hotel for two years, peeling onions and potatoes. I felt my destiny was elsewhere and not this. Eventually, I got into acting, so these things happen naturally; let it take its course.” Also Read: People judged me for not speaking English, assumed I came from poverty: Pankaj Tripathi When Navjot Singh Sidhu asked Pankaj about making his mark in the industry as an outsider, and if he credited the OTT space for helping him grow, the actor said, “I agree that OTT helped outsiders make a name for themselves. We all belong to ordinary families, but in this democratic space we got opportunities and worked hard to earn our places. This possibility exists for every kid in India, and of course new mediums emerge, so new opportunities open up.” Pankaj Tripathi also shared he was invited to join politics after he became famous. While talking to Kapil Sharma, the actor shared, “Someone asked me once if I wanted to join politics, but I said I was not interested. I said my acting job was just running fine; why do they want to shut it down? It’s a massive responsibility. Serving the public is a serious business. And it’s not easy.” In 2020, during an interaction at Express eAdda, Pankaj Tripathi expressed similar views, saying, “I have worked so hard to be an actor, and now people recognise me as an actor. It would seem a bit strange if I shifted careers from abhineta (actor) to neta (politician). But politics does have the ability to effect change that can impact the lives of people directly. I don’t know, maybe, in the future, if the opportunity presents itself.”
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:24 AM
UAE Rescues 22 from Cargo Vessel Fire Amid Tensions in Gulf of Oman

UAE Rescues 22 from Cargo Vessel Fire Amid Tensions in Gulf of Oman

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) rescued 22 people from a cargo vessel after a fire broke out in the Gulf of Oman, amid heightened tensions over shipping routes near Iran. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, November 8, the UAE National Guard said its Coast Guard unit launched the operation after receiving an emergency report from the vessel’s crew. The team located the ship, evacuated the 22 people, all of Arab nationalities, and provided first aid before transferring them to the relevant authorities. “All were in stable health,” the National Guard said, adding that the operation reflected its personnel’s readiness to handle maritime emergencies. Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an advisory about an incident involving a bulk carrier and military forces in the Gulf of Oman, approximately 18 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan, UAE. The agency said the crew’s condition, the extent of any vessel damage and the environmental impact had yet to be established. Authorities were aware of the incident, with investigations underway. The developments come against the backdrop of a wider dispute between Washington and Tehran over maritime navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for international shipping and global energy supplies. The waterway has remained a key issue in efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict. The United States and Israel launched military operations against Iran on February 28, followed by a ceasefire in April. However, confrontations resumed in July, while negotiations stalled despite a memorandum of understanding signed by the two sides in mid-June.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:20 AM
BJD President Naveen Patnaik Visits Flood-Hit Ganjam District Amid Criticism

BJD President Naveen Patnaik Visits Flood-Hit Ganjam District Amid Criticism

Seeking to regain lost ground in its traditional stronghold of Ganjam, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Saturday sought to project party president and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik’s visit to the flood-hit district as a show of strength and a reaffirmation of his connect with the region. The visit came amid criticism from the ruling BJP over Patnaik’s absence from his home constituency, Hinjili, in the aftermath of the floods. Patnaik visited the flood-affected Sheragada, Hinjilicut, Aska and Sorada blocks, taking stock of the damage and reviewing the relief, rehabilitation and restoration measures undertaken by the administration. He also interacted with affected families, farmers and local residents. “The people, particularly farmers, are in great distress. Their demands have not been addressed yet. I strongly demand that the state government come to their relief immediately,” Patnaik said after meeting those affected. Patnaik said he would take the grievances of the affected people to the state government and press for immediate action. Thousands of people, including women and elderly residents, gathered at the helipad and lined the roads along his route to catch a glimpse of the former chief minister and raise their grievances. Ganjam, along with neighbouring Gajapati and Kandhamal districts, has witnessed one of its worst floods in 36 years, reviving memories of the 1990 floods in the Rushikulya river basin. The floods washed away major roads, damaged public infrastructure and homes, and destroyed standing paddy crops and vegetable fields, leaving extensive damage across the region. The scale of destruction and allegations of inadequate preparedness and a delayed response have put the BJP government on the defensive. However, Patnaik, too, faced criticism over his absence from Hinjili, one of the worst-affected areas. Posters describing the BJD president as “missing” had surfaced in the constituency, giving the BJP an opportunity to question his response to the disaster. Patnaik’s visit assumes political significance as Ganjam has traditionally been a BJD stronghold and the district where he began his electoral journey. In 1997, he contested a Lok Sabha by-election from the Aska parliamentary constituency following the death of his father, former Odisha chief minister Biju Patnaik. The visit also comes ahead of the local body elections scheduled for January-February 2027, with the BJD seeking to revive its political fortunes in the district. Ganjam played a significant role in the BJD’s five consecutive electoral victories in Odisha. However, the party suffered a major setback in the 2024 Assembly and Lok Sabha elections, when the BJP made significant gains across the district. The BJP won 11 of Ganjam’s 13 Assembly seats and both Lok Sabha constituencies. The BJD managed to retain Hinjili, Patnaik’s constituency, while the Congress won the remaining Assembly seat. Claiming that Patnaik’s visit demonstrated his continued popularity, senior BJD leader Debi Prasad Mishra said the large turnout reflected the people’s faith in the former chief minister and their growing dissatisfaction with the BJP government. The BJP, however, maintained that Patnaik had failed to stand by his constituents when they needed him most. Defending the state government’s handling of the floods, Odisha Cabinet Minister Gokulananda Mallick said people had questioned the former chief minister’s absence during the crisis. “I have seen reports of people raising ‘go back Naveen’ slogans in some parts of the district,” Mallick said.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:17 AM
Sonia Gandhi Acknowledges Emergency as 'Mistake', Ramdas Athawale Welcomes Her Admission

Sonia Gandhi Acknowledges Emergency as 'Mistake', Ramdas Athawale Welcomes Her Admission

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has reacted to Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's statement that the Emergency was a mistake. He said that Sonia Gandhi has accepted that Indira Gandhi's decision to impose Emergency was not right. Athawale said that democracy was undermined during that time and many people were arrested and sent to jail. Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said, "Sonia Gandhi has now said that the Emergency decision was against the Constitution and many people were arrested and sent to jail during that time. This is a different matter now. Sonia Gandhi has said that Indira Gandhi had later realised that her decision to impose Emergency was wrong." He added, "However, I don't think Indira Gandhi ji herself ever made such a statement. But democracy was undermined during that time. If Sonia Gandhi ji has said this today, it is a good thing that she has accepted that Indira Gandhi ji's decision to impose Emergency was not right." Mumbai: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi and'Emergency'leader said that'Emergency'was a mistake against the people. Sonia Gandhi says, "Sonia Gandhi says that the Union Minister was arrested.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:13 AM
Congress Receives Sharpest Annual Fall in Donations in a Decade

Congress Receives Sharpest Annual Fall in Donations in a Decade

The Congress received Rs 130.69 crore in donations exceeding Rs 20,000 in 2025-26, a nearly 75 per cent decline from the previous financial year and its steepest annual fall in such contributions in a decade, an analysis of the party's filings with the Election Commission shows, reported PTI. According to the PTI report, The party had collected Rs 517.39 crore in donations above Rs 20,000 in 2024-25, the year of the Lok Sabha elections. Its collections had risen from Rs 281.48 crore in 2023-24, according to contribution reports submitted to the poll panel. A comparison of the party's disclosed contributions over the past 12 financial years shows that the last sharper decline was in 2015-16, when donations fell by around 86 per cent from Rs 141.46 crore in the preceding year. The latest fall was largely driven by a sharp reduction in contributions from Prudent Electoral Trust, whose donation to the Congress dropped from Rs 216.34 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 25 crore in 2025-26 — a decline of about 88 per cent. Prudent was the only electoral trust listed in the party's latest contribution report. Other major contributors included Star Cement, which donated Rs 5 crore, Sajjan Bhajanka, who contributed Rs 4 crore, and Prem Kumar Bhajanka, who gave Rs 2 crore.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:12 AM
Prashant Kishor's Viral Comments on Brahmin-Muslim Equation Spark Debate

Prashant Kishor's Viral Comments on Brahmin-Muslim Equation Spark Debate

In Bihar, a video of Prashant Kishor, the founder of the Jansuraj Party, is going viral. In it, he is seen talking about the equation between the Brahmin and Muslim vote. He is saying that my brother's great-great-grandfathers belonged to the Congress. Someone was an MLA here. However, in a democracy, there is a direct calculation of how many votes you will get. Prashant Kishor told the Brahmins,'How can I tell you apart from Saraswati that you are with the Brahmins '. I give an example. You know that you will have to vote to win the elections. Now you cannot increase the population. Also, it was said that 20 percent of the votes are given by Muslims. Then you started swinging the flag of the BJP. Because of this, 20 percent of the people left. Then you started thinking how to win the elections. Prashant Kishor asked the Brahmins that what is your fight with the Muslims. There is a fight for land, what is the fight for reservation. You will never fight the Muslims. Then you will be abused by the BJP, but you will not be killed by the BJP.
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Nov 8, 2026, 08:03 AM
Congress Vows to Continue Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner Until Electoral Reforms Are Implemented

Congress Vows to Continue Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner Until Electoral Reforms Are Implemented

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal on Sunday said the Congress would continue its agitation against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar until he was removed from office and steps were taken to ensure an impartial and transparent electoral system. Speaking to reporters, Venugopal said the protests would continue across states and districts, with only a brief pause for the Diwali festival. He described the November 1 rally organised by the Congress in New Delhi as one of the strongest protests in the country and said the party's campaign was directed against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. “We will withdraw from this agitation only after Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post and steps are taken to make India's electoral system and processes flawless, impartial and fair. This is not a struggle that we will abandon midway,” he said. Venugopal alleged that deletions from electoral rolls could deprive poor people not only of their voting rights but also of access to government benefits, which he claimed were increasingly being linked to voter identity cards.
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:54 AM
BJP Celebrates Lal Krishna Advani's 100th Birthday with Puja and Havan

BJP Celebrates Lal Krishna Advani's 100th Birthday with Puja and Havan

: The BJP on Sunday celebrated the 100th birthday of party veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani with a puja and havan at its headquarters here, while several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, lauded his contributions to Indian politics. The event, coinciding with Diwali, was organised to commemorate Advani’s life, dedication to the nation, organisational contributions and long public career, the BJP said. Several party leaders, including Advani’s daughter Pratibha Advani and BJP president Nitin Nabin , attended the event. The puja and havan were followed by the screening of a 20-minute video highlighting key speeches and episodes from Advani’s life. Presentations featuring addresses by senior leaders reflecting on his contributions and significant moments in his political journey were also held. In an authored article, Modi said two qualities that set the BJP patriarch apart were his ideological clarity and intellectual sharpness, besides his ability to expose what he described as the pseudo-secularism propounded by a large section of the Indian polity. Modi also said Advani and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee set a remarkable example of cooperation and together changed the course of Indian politics. In a post on X, Nabin described Advani as a guide for all and credited him with making an unforgettable contribution to the expansion of the organisation, from the Jana Sangh to the BJP, taking nationalist ideology to every citizen and turning the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement into a mass movement. “Your integrity in public life and unwavering commitment to the organisation will always be a source of inspiration for all BJP workers,” Nabin said. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described Advani as “a symbol of service to the nation, an architect of the BJP and a principled statesman”. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Advani had set new standards of integrity, dedication and leadership throughout his public life. Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Piyush Goyal described him as “an extraordinary example of loyalty to the nation, steadfastness in his convictions, and dedication to the organisation”.
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:41 AM
BJP Leaders Celebrate LK Advani's 99th Birthday

BJP Leaders Celebrate LK Advani's 99th Birthday

New Delhi: On the occasion of veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani 99th birthday, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Shukla on Sunday extended warm birthday greetings. In a post on X, Shukla described Advani as a “senior statesman” and offered heartfelt birthday wishes and congratulations. “May God bless you with good health, a long life, and a life of happiness,” he wrote. The BJP marked the occasion with fervour as the party’s national president Nitin Nabin performed a havan at the party’s headquarters, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi penned an article on Advani’s life. Party leaders used the day to credit the Rath Yatra for the Ram Mandir, positioning Advani’s legacy as central to the party’s founding story. Sharing the article on X, PM Modi wrote that as a youngster in 1947, Advani experienced the pain of leaving behind his world in Sindh, yet rebuilt his life “without bitterness.” That trait, he said, defined Advani’s work in strengthening the Jana Sangh and building the BJP. The article was published in various national dailies as well. “His tenures as BJP President saw the Congress falling sharply from 400 to below 200 in 1989 and the BJP becoming the single largest party for the first time in 1996. Advani Ji nurtured generations of Karyakartas and gave the Party a clear foundation rooted in the principle of Nation First,” wrote the PM. Born on November 8, 1927, in Karachi (present-day Pakistan), Advani joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a Swayamsevak in 1942. He played a pivotal role in Indian politics, serving as BJP National President for three separate terms, from 1986 to 1990, 1993 to 1998, and 2004 to 2005, making him the longest-serving president in the party’s history since its inception in 1980. LK Advani first served as the Home Minister from 1999 to 2004 and later served as Deputy Prime Minister in the NDA government led by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 2002 to 2004. In recognition of his exceptional contribution to the nation, Advani was conferred with the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian award, by President Droupadi Murmu in March this year. Over a parliamentary career spanning nearly three decades, Advani has been widely acknowledged for his steadfast principles, visionary leadership, and lifelong dedication to strengthening India’s democratic and cultural framework. (ANI)
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:39 AM
Sonia Gandhi's Claims on India's Emergency Raise Questions and Ironic Timing

Sonia Gandhi's Claims on India's Emergency Raise Questions and Ironic Timing

In Ranchi, Pratul Shah Dev said that almost 51 years have passed since the Emergency was imposed. Now Sonia Gandhi has spoken on the issue. According to Sonia Gandhi, the Emergency was the result of Sanjay Gandhi's insistence and it was the result of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's thinking. She also claimed that Rajiv Gandhi was actually against the Emergency. The BJP spokesperson questioned these claims of Sonia Gandhi. She says that such clarifications now raise many questions about historically and politically significant developments like the Emergency. Advertisementist Shah Dev said that Sonia Gandhi is trying to give a special signal by saying that Rajiv Gandhi opposed the Emergency. She also mentioned the role and opinion of private individuals. According to him, there were some people who were neither in public life nor part of the government at that time, but their role or opinion is being discussed. The BJP spokesperson called it ironic that Sonia Gandhi is now trying to make a statement about the Emergency to "facilitate politics" by calling one guilty brother and the other "innocent."
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:16 AM
Global Bullion Prices Under Pressure Amid US-Iran Conflict, Inflation Data

Global Bullion Prices Under Pressure Amid US-Iran Conflict, Inflation Data

: Bullion prices are likely to remain under pressure next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, movements in crude oil prices and inflation data for cues on the outlook for interest rates, analysts said. The focus will be on inflation prints from China, the US, Germany, Japan and India. Investors will also closely track speeches by Federal Reserve officials and US employment data. Chinese economic indicators will be important for industrial metals, they added. Geopolitical developments will remain a key driver after US President Donald Trump confirmed fresh military strikes on Iran, while claiming that Washington had made “a lot of progress” in negotiations with Tehran, adding another layer of uncertainty. The domestic commodities market will remain closed during the morning session on Tuesday due to Diwali-Balipratipada. “Gold and silver’s momentum remains down as investors will focus on the inflation data from China, the US, Germany, Japan, India, etc along with some Fed officials’ commentary,” said Pranav Mer, Senior Vice President, EBG – Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd. He said investors would also track progress in peace negotiations between the US and Iran to end the war, as well as Russia-Ukraine peace talks. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold futures for December delivery gained Rs 3,682, or nearly 3 per cent, over the past week to close at Rs 1.42 lakh per 10 grams. Silver futures rose Rs 5,655, or 3.15 per cent, to settle at Rs 1.84 lakh per kilogram. In international markets, Comex gold futures for December delivery advanced USD 176, or 4.5 per cent, during the week to close at USD 4,074.9 per ounce. Silver gained USD 2.6, or 5.4 per cent, to settle at USD 51.94 per ounce. Mer said bullion prices initially faced pressure from stronger-than-expected US nonfarm payroll data and improving consumer sentiment, which lifted the dollar and Treasury yields. “However, prices ended with a strong weekly gain of more than 4 per cent in global markets, following a sharp rally mid-week after the US midterm election outcome that showed Democrats sweeping wins in both the Senate and the House over the Republicans,” he added. Analysts said precious metals recovered during the week on bargain buying at lower levels and short-covering, although gains were capped by a correction in industrial metals, particularly copper. The rally was also supported by safe-haven demand following a decline in AI, data centre and technology stocks in global markets, particularly in the US. However, bullion futures came under selling pressure on Friday, with gold and silver closing around USD 4,074 and USD 52 per ounce, respectively, Mer said. In the domestic market, prices could witness moderate fluctuations, with global cues, currency movements, inflation trends and festive demand around Diwali likely to influence trading.
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:10 AM
Democratic Leader-Elect James Talarico Makes Surprise Appearance on Saturday Night Live

Democratic Leader-Elect James Talarico Makes Surprise Appearance on Saturday Night Live

Washington DC [US], November 8 (ANI): Democratic victor James Talarico made a surprise appearance on the latest episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (SNL), joining the show’s cold open to take humorous jibes at US President Donald Trump and the programme’s recurring sketches featuring the Republican leader. According to Deadline, the cold open began with a celebration of the Democrats’ midterm election victories, featuring cast members portraying prominent Democratic leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, played by Sarah Sherman, and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, portrayed by Kenan Thompson. James Austin Johnson portrayed Donald Trump, while Colin Jost appeared as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the sketch. During the opening sequence, Sherman’s portrayal of Schumer called the gathering a “Dream Team”, while jokingly taking credit for the Democrats’ electoral success, as per Deadline. The sketch took an unexpected turn when Talarico appeared on stage as himself, receiving cheers from the studio audience. Taking a humorous swipe at Trump’s repeated references to him as “Talafreako”, Talarico introduced himself as the person who had been sending daily messages asking people for USD 5 donations during his campaign. Trump, portrayed by Johnson, responded, “In this economy, who can blame you?” Talarico then addressed the President, saying, “Mr. President, if we can work together, we can make life better for everyday Americans. It’s clear people want something new. They want something different,” as per Deadline. He followed this with a joke directed at the show, questioning how many more cold opens featuring Trump freezes the programme would produce. Johnson’s Trump replied, “Infinity.” Trump: In Texas, Talafreako… @JamesTalarico: That’s Senator Talafreako. Hi America, I’m James Talarico, the guy who’s been texting you every day asking for $5. Trump: In this economy, who can blame you? Talarico: But I think, Mr. President, if we can work together, we can make life better for everyday Americans. It’s clear people want something new. They want something different. I’m talking, of course, about SNL’s cold opens. How many of these Trump freezes are they gonna do? Trump: Infinity. Talarico: Well, in that case, there’s only one thing left to say. Live from New York, it’s Saturday night! — Team Talarico (@TeamTalaricoHQ) November 8, 2026 Talarico then concluded the appearance by announcing, “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” Deadline reported that Talarico’s surprise appearance emerged as a highlight of the sketch, with the Democratic leader-elect receiving cheers from the audience and adding an unexpected twist to the opening segment. The appearance came amid significant political developments following the midterm elections, with Democrats sweeping back into commanding control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in what has been widely characterised as a historic “blue wave”, the legislative balance of power has fundamentally shifted. These damaging losses pose a formidable obstacle for the remainder of Trump’s presidential term, leaving a fully Democratic-controlled Congress poised to challenge the executive branch. With Republicans suffering severe electoral losses, congressional Democrats are gearing up to advance ambitious policy proposals, unwind past executive actions and launch rigorous oversight investigations into the administration. Even as the legislative battle lines are drawn, Democratic majorities are expected to utilise congressional oversight tools, including committee hearings, subpoena issuances and inquiries into federal spending, to challenge the administration independently of passing legislation. (ANI) (The article has been published through a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has been published verbatim. Liability lies with original publisher.)
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:09 AM
Congress Party's Donations Plummet by 75% in 2025-26

Congress Party's Donations Plummet by 75% in 2025-26

The Congress party’s receipts from donations above Rs 20,000 plunged nearly 75 per cent to Rs 130.69 crore in 2025-26, the steepest annual fall in such contributions in a decade, an analysis of the party’s filings with the Election Commission shows. The party had received Rs 517.39 crore in such contributions in 2024-25, according to its 2024-25 contribution report submitted to the commission. A comparison with the preceding 12 financial years shows that the last steeper fall was in 2015-16, when Congress’ disclosed donations dropped roughly 86 per cent from Rs 141.46 crore the previous year. The latest decline follows two years of higher collections. Congress received Rs 281.48 crore in disclosed donations in 2023-24, rising to Rs 517.39 crore in 2024-25, the year Lok Sabha elections were held. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) received Rs 6,074.02 crore in donations exceeding Rs 20,000 in 2024-25, nearly 12 times Congress’s collection. The BJP’s corresponding figure for 2025-26 is not available, as the party’s contribution report has not yet been made public by the EC. The BJP collected more than the Congress in each of the 12 financial years examined. Funding through Prudent Electoral Trust accounted for a substantial part of Congress’ latest decline. The trust’s contribution fell from Rs 216.34 crore in 2024-25 to Rs 25 crore in 2025-26, a drop of about 88 per cent. Prudent was the only electoral trust listed in the party’s latest contribution report. Other large contributors included Star Cement, which gave Rs 5 crore; Sajjan Bhajanka, who contributed Rs 4 crore; and Prem Kumar Bhajanka, who donated Rs 2 crore. The Congress’ 2025-26 fund collection, though sharply lower than the previous year, was not its lowest over the period examined. Its disclosed donations were lower in several earlier years, including Rs 74.52 crore in 2020-21, Rs 95.46 crore in 2021-22 and Rs 79.92 crore in 2022-23. These figures exclude electoral bonds , which were reported separately when the scheme operated. Including bond receipts in the earlier years, the Congress’ latest collection in 2025-26 was its lowest since 2020-21. The contribution report does not show the party’s total income, which also includes smaller donations, membership fees, coupon collections, and interest. The Congress’s audited account for 2025-26, which has not been uploaded yet, is needed to establish its overall financial position. In 2024-25, coupon collections alone brought the party Rs 350.12 crore.
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Nov 8, 2026, 07:04 AM
Bihar MLA's Daughter Shivangi Singh's Royal Wedding: PM Modi Invited, Celebrities to Attend

Bihar MLA's Daughter Shivangi Singh's Royal Wedding: PM Modi Invited, Celebrities to Attend

Preparations have intensified for the wedding of Shivangi Singh, the younger daughter of Anant Singh, MLA from Mokama in Bihar. On 25 November 2026, a royal wedding is going to be held in his native village Nadwan (Ladma). Invitations are being sent to many big personalities from politics to film and entertainment world. Anant Singh has said that he will also invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the wedding. He informed this in a press conference on Sunday (November 8). More than two dozen artists are expected to attend the wedding. Anant Singh said on Sunday that he will also invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his daughter's wedding. Many big personalities related to politics and social sector are going to be invited to this wedding. Earlier, Anant Singh had said that his friends and fans are in the country and abroad. Everyone is being invited to the wedding. Invitations have been sent to all the celebrities associated with its politics. Many big industrialists are also going to attend the wedding.
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