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Kshirsagar, who headed the Ajit Pawar-led NCPs Beed assembly unit, had resigned a day earlier, submitting his letter to state unit president Sunil Tatkare. Sources said he felt sidelined as key policy decisions were being taken by the state general secretary and former MLA Amarsinh Pandit
Speaking at an event in Chikhalthana, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district, Fadnavis said the party must reconnect with citizens and raise real public issues if it wants to revive its political prospects
Veteran actor Prem Chopra has been discharged from Lilavati Hospital after being treated for chest congestion, a viral infection, and a lung infection. Doctors confirmed he was never critical, and the 92-year-old is now recovering at home under stable condition
Amid heightened security concerns across the country following recent blast-related incidents, panic spread in Maharashtras Nashik city on Sunday morning after an unattended bag was spotted near the Indiranagar underpass along the MumbaiAgra national highway
Five young men from Gwalior died in a horrific road accident after their Fortuner collided with a sand-laden tractor-trolley on the Gwalior-Jhansi Highway. The high-speed impact crushed the SUV completely. Police and locals carried out a difficult rescue, and a probe is underway
Forensic teams recover two live and one empty 9mm cartridges from the Delhi Red Fort blast site, raising major concerns as the calibre is prohibited for civilians. Crime Branch widens probe to Al Falah University and Nuh as fresh CCTV details emerge about Dr Umar Muhammad
The Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple opens today at 5 pm for the Mandala-Makaravilakku season. With lakhs expected, authorities have tightened security, enabled spot booking for 20,000 devotees daily, expanded parking and enforced strict restrictions, including a mobile ban at Sannidhanam
Taiwans Ministry of National Defence reported 30 Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels and one official ship near its waters, with 17 sorties crossing the median line into multiple ADIZ regions. The G7 condemned coercive actions in the Indo-Pacific and urged stability across the Taiwan Strait
Russia launched three Kinzhal ballistic missiles and over 130 drones in overnight attacks across Ukraine, killing nine and injuring 53. Kyiv, Kherson, Donetsk and other regions were hit, while Ukraine intercepted many drones and missiles. A Russian oil terminal also halted operations after strikes
Pavan Verma stated that the liquor ban was not being implemented effectively in the state, with liquor being sold openly and delivered at homes at higher prices
Lahore has emerged as the worlds second most polluted city with an alarming AQI of 396, while Pakistans Punjab faces severe smog. Faisalabad recorded an AQI of 571, highlighting rising pollution levels and health risks across major cities, prompting government measures and public warnings
An AI-generated artwork titled Empty Plate was secretly displayed at the National Museum Cardiff, fooling visitors before being spotted, reigniting debates on AI, art authenticity, and museum oversight
I wish that warmth would melt the coldness of people, Cris Julio Pankararu, of the Pankararu people in the Caatinga biome of Brazil, said
The returned body was identified by Israel as that of Meny Godard, who had been abducted from Kibbutz Beeri in southern Israel. His wife, Ayelet, was killed during the attack
The extraordinary struggle that Bhagwan Birsa Munda waged at a young age for the protection of the motherland and tribal identity is a source of inspiration for all. Heartfelt greetings to all countrymen on Janjatiya Gaurav Divas, the governor posted on X
After its poor Bihar performance winning only six of 61 seatsCongress accused the Election Commission of a lack of transparency. Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and KC Venugopal met to analyse the results, with leaders alleging vote manipulation and promising concrete proof soon
An accidental explosion at Srinagars Nowgam police station killed personnel while sampling 360 kg of explosives recovered from a blast accused. LG Manoj Sinha ordered a probe as leaders, including Omar Abdullah and Mallikarjun Kharge, expressed grief and urged stronger security measures
Continuing my previous column: I took Amma, Indu Shedde, 98 years, on a memory trip to our hometown Dharwad, Karnataka. Amazingly, she sold gold to extend her holidays in Mount Abu, she recalled
But there was a kahaani mein twist. The family announced that Dharamji was alive. The media has killed our Garam Dharam prematurely, they complained
Dr M N Wankhede, on his 100th centenary, is remembered for mapping the Dalit vidrohi canon and urging writers to speak out, linking Indias caste struggle with global movements for justice
A school principal and three staff members in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district were suspended after allegations of sexual abuse and misconduct surfaced, backed by CCTV footage
Rohinis announcement distancing herself from the family came a day after the RJD suffered a major setback in the Bihar Assembly elections, finishing as the third-largest party with just 25 seats, despite contesting more than 140 seats
Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease with nine cases reported in the South Ethiopia Region, the WHO said. The deadly viral infection, related to Ebola, has no approved treatment or vaccine, prompting authorities to scale up emergency response measures
Ayodhya will host a grand flag-hoisting ceremony atop the Ram Temple shikhara on November 25, 2025, the sacred day of Lord Rams wedding. PM Narendra Modi will attend, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said
New CCTV footage from inside the Red Fort metro station shows the violent tremor caused by the nearby car blast that killed 13 people. Investigators are analysing the visuals to assess the blasts intensity
According to the officials, the blast happened late Friday night, killing eight people and injuring 27 -- mostly policemen and forensic officials. So far, eight bodies have been retrieved from the scene of the explosion
Record-high beef prices have been a particular concern, and Trump has said he intended to take action to try to lower them
The court accepted the request and sent him to 14 days of judicial custody
Before the FAA released its updated guidance, airlines already seemed to be anticipating a change
For years, Trump has sought to downplay his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and convicted sex offender who for years moved in the same social circles as Trump in Palm Beach and Manhattan
Kishor had vowed that if elected to power, he would immediately lift the liquor ban in Bihar and use the tax revenue to upgrade the education system
Questions are being asked over whether she will present the trophy at the ongoing Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, which concludes on November 23
Greene however noted that even this 10,000 per year cap will be phased out over 10 years to allow us time to build our own pipeline of American doctors and physicians
US pushes United Nations Security Council to back Donald Trumps peace plan
US admin official confirmed Washington pursuing reciprocal trade agreement with New Delhi while addressing concerns over Russian oil purchases
National Democratic Alliance secures three-fourth majority, bagging 183 seats; BJP emerges as single largest party, winning 83 seats
Will saffron party, which came to power in state promising zero tolerance towards corruption, bend rules for an ally? Theres no time like the present for the Opposition to mount a challenge, but will it?
A housing society in Goregaon East held a two-day, five-over Womens Premier League with four teams comprising six players each to unite residents of more than 360 flats
Developers now refer to Bandra Bay as the next big thing, which only proves that they havent visited the area lately
The state government had announced his selection for the top state civilian honour on March 20, with CM Fadnavis making the declaration in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
Padma Shri awardee Saalumarada Thimmakka, famed for planting hundreds of banyan trees in Karnataka, passed away at 114 in Bengaluru after prolonged illness
Tejashwi Yadav, the sitting MLA and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar elections 2025, has maintained a strong hold over Raghopur, having won the seat in 2015 and 2020, both times defeating Satish Kumar Yadav
According to the officials, the leopard entered Vanvihar Colony near the Parijat Nagar-Bhosala School area in Nashik, on Friday afternoon, leaving two people injured
Taking a swipe at the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), PM Modi said parties in Bihar had long depended on the traditional MuslimYadav support base, but this election showed that the rising aspirations of women and young people had overridden that
According to official records, she travelled to Pakistan with a group of 1,923 pilgrims via the Attari border in Amritsar under a bilateral agreement that facilitates visits to religious shrines. The jatha was led by Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj of Akal Takht Sahib
Gangster-turned-politician and JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh, currently in jail for an alleged murder, won Bihars Mokama Assembly seat by a margin of 28,206 votes, defeating RJDs Veena Singh. Despite his arrest ahead of polling, Singh secured 91,416 votes, continuing his familys decades-long hold on the constituency
At least two people were killed and 21 others reported missing after a massive landslide swept through three villages in Indonesias Central Java province, triggered by days of intense rainfall. Rescue teams are racing against time to locate survivors as unstable terrain hampers operations
At one end, BJP and JD(U) offices buzzed like festival grounds, filled with drums, firecrackers, and the aroma of fresh laddoos. At the other end, RJD headquarters wore a heavy silence, with long faces, whispered conversations, and disbelief growing with every update from the Election Commission
Arvind Kejriwal hailed AAPs win in the Tarn Taran bypoll, saying Punjab voters prefer development-focused politics under CM Bhagwant Mann. AAPs Harmeet Singh Sandhu won by over 12,000 votes, defeating SAD and Congress candidates
Meanwhile, BJP National President JP Nadda called the NDAs victory historic, saying it represented a seal of trust in the development and welfare policies of the ModiNitish double engine government

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