The BJP has called out Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge to clarify their stance on Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole's alleged support for Muslim quota in jobs and education. The BJP accused the Congress of conspiring to strip the marginalized communities of their rights and vowed to oppose such attempts.
Suspected Pakistani terrorists exchanged fire with security forces in Bandipora district's Nagmarg area, marking the eighth gunfight in Kashmir this November. This encounter is the latest in a surge of violence since a new government took office in mid-October, including the deaths of soldiers, village defense guards, and civilians. Security forces have neutralized nine terrorists in Kashmir this month alone.
A sword believed to have belonged to Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore, fetched £317,900 at a Bonhams auction. The sword, with a provenance tracing back to the Battle of Seringapatam in 1799, was presented to Captain James Andrew Dick for his service in the battle and remained with his family until recently.
The Supreme Court criticized the Punjab government for delaying local body elections, calling its excuses 'lame' and ordering it to issue election notifications within two weeks or face consequences.
Two teachers on a trekking trip in Srinagar's Zabarwan mountains found themselves caught in the crossfire of an anti-terror operation. Mistaken for terrorists, they took cover until they could contact the police helpline. A rescue team swiftly intervened, verifying their identities and ensuring their safety.
A three-year-old male tiger, renamed RVT-4, was successfully relocated from Haryana to Rajasthan's Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. The tiger, previously in Sariska Tiger Reserve, was tranquilized and fitted with a radio collar for monitoring. He will be released into the main reserve in two weeks, joining a small existing tiger population.
In Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, a JCO was killed and three soldiers were injured during a gunfight with terrorists in Keshwan forest. The terrorists, suspected to be from the Jaish-e-Mohammed group, were also responsible for the recent abduction and killing of two village defence guards. Security forces have intensified operations to counter the surge in terrorist activities in the region.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy defended his government's acceptance of a ₹100 crore donation from the Adani Group for a skills university. Reddy, alongside other Congress leaders, highlighted their states' welfare schemes, countering BJP's criticism of Congress's poll guarantees. They argued that if the BJP could write off large corporate loans, Congress-led states could implement pro-poor initiatives.
The Indian government is installing 100,000 locally made transponders on fishing boats to improve safety and security. These devices will help fishermen avoid crossing maritime borders, receive weather alerts, and locate potential fishing zones. The transponders will also aid in combating illegal fishing and tracking vessels engaged in suspicious activities.
Tensions flared in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly as BJP MLAs staged a parallel "session" after being evicted for protesting a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370. BJP leader Sunil Sharma criticized the NC-led government, accusing them of separatism and threatening a "parallel govt". Inside the assembly, other MLAs addressed concerns over employee verifications and reservation policies.
A tragic accident in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young girl. The driver of an SUV lost control, causing the vehicle to plummet into a gorge. Three occupants died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Two others are currently receiving medical treatment.
A 110-year-old woman and her 82-year-old daughter, from Kerala's Kottayam district, died after being attacked by wasps. The incident occurred when a falling palm frond disturbed a wasp nest, causing the insects to attack. Their house help and a neighbor were also injured while trying to rescue the women.
Two Pakistani terrorists were killed in separate encounters with security forces in North Kashmir's Bandipora and Kupwara districts. The operations were part of an intensified crackdown following a recent surge in terrorist attacks. An M4 carbine and an AK-47 rifle were among the weapons recovered from the slain terrorists.
Veteran Indian folk singer Sharda Sinha, renowned for her contributions to Bhojpuri, Maithili, and Hindi music, passed away at 72. Prime Minister Modi and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar led tributes, remembering her iconic voice, especially her renditions associated with the Chhath Puja festival.
