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In a unique twist to the Ramleela celebrations in Pitampura, New Delhi, a massive 30-foot cockroach effigy will be introduced, symbolizing the fight against filth as part of the Swachh Bharat initiative. Intended to convey the triumph of cleanliness over corruption, the event will also include classic effigies like Ravan and Meghnad. Amidst the festivities, the Cockroach Janata Party's protests highlight ongoing political discontent, merging tradition with modern issues.

While a Summary Revision focuses on new eligibles and routine corrections, SIR goes far deeper, involving statewide house-to-house verification, detailed scrutiny of entries, and large-scale data audits. For instance, under a Summary Revision, a voter who has shifted homes must file a form to update their address. Under SIR, the Booth Level Officer visits that address, confirms whether the voter still lives there, checks if anyone new has become eligible, and updates the roll based on physical v

Brics began with five members and grew to eleven after the 2024 expansion, with Indonesia the newest, joining in 2025. Brazil opposed the enlargement, particularly because of the one nation. Iran. It feared that adding the avowedly anti-West Islamic Republic would cost the group its cohesion. Like India, Brazil wants Brics to be reformist and not revolutionary, thereby limiting it to a body that argues for change inside the existing order rather than one that tries to replace it.

Russia has intensified its attacks on Ukraine, targeting port infrastructure, cargo vessels and critical energy facilities as the war escalates on multiple fronts. Moscow claims its drones struck military and dual-use cargo facilities at Izmail port in Ukraines Odesa region, while Russian military footage reportedly shows Geran-4 drones targeting dry cargo ships near Ukrainian ports. Meanwhile, a Russian ballistic missile strike hit Kyivs CHPP-4 energy facility and a residential building, leavin

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The athletes presented the PM with memorabilia, including signed jerseys and a bow from 17-year-old archery sensation Kumkum Mohod.

Sachin Pilot remarked on the potential for Captain Amarinder Singh's return to Congress, emphasizing that politics is unpredictable. While Singh expressed dissatisfaction with the BJP, he has not discussed his future political plans with Pilot. Singh previously led the Congress in Punjab and left over internal conflicts within the party. He later formed the Punjab Lok Congress which did not succeed in recent elections.

India's Shafali Verma opens up about her transformation, the hard work she put in during 2025, her role as vice-captain and India's plans to play fearless yet smart cricket. She also discusses her bowling, batting improvements, team preparations and ambitions to win more trophies for India.

Pakistan is battling terrorism at home, emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and growing tensions with its neighbours. Yet, Asim Munirs ambitions extend beyond Pakistan - to playing security guard for Saudi Arabia.On this episode of Faultline, Sushant Sareen breaks down why the Pakistan Army is struggling to contain militancy, whether emergency rule will make matters worse, and the risks of Pakistans Saudi security role.But the conversation builds to a provocative conclusion: could Asim Munir b

A fatal 200-foot roller coaster plunge has sent shockwaves through Six Flags, forcing the temporary shutdown of nine rides across six amusement parks after 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was thrown from the Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. The October 12 tragedy left Kariem dead and several other people injured, triggering an investigation by local authorities. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said similar attractions were closed out of an abundance of caution, adding: We are deeply sa

Mia Lara, a 21-year-old student at a nearby university, told The New York Times that she attended the party with the woman who reported the assault and another friend after seeing it advertised on the fraternitys Instagram account. It was the first fraternity party any of the three had attended.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog reportedly used an Azerbaijan Airlines commercial flight to travel from Tel Aviv to Baku, passing through Turkish airspace despite Turkeys ban on Israeli government aircraft. Flight-tracking data and footage from his arrival suggest Herzog travelled aboard an AZAL Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner named Shusha.Turkey has barred Israeli government aircraft from its airspace, forcing previous Israeli presidential trips to take longer alternative routes. However, civilian passe

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Addressing the media, Dipke alleged that students and young people had been protesting in Delhi for the past 10-15 days and were being dragged away by authorities. He claimed that Opposition leaders who joined the demonstrations, including former chief ministers Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal and Pinarayi Vijayan, were also detained. And all this for whom? For one man, Gyanesh Kumar, Dipke said, referring to the Chief Election Commissioner.

CJP activist Abhijeet Dipke has accused the government of detaining protesters for chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He claimed that students and opposition leaders faced police action while protesting in Delhi. Rail services were reportedly suspended, and Metro stations were closed during the demonstrations. Neha Bora from All India Students' Association expressed her concerns about the treatment of journalists covering the events.

During the fourth T20I in Hyderabad, West Indies defeated India by 24 runs to level the series. Sunil Gavaskar expressed criticism towards Shamar Joseph after a bouncer hit Arshdeep Singh on the shoulder. Despite pain, Arshdeep chose to continue batting, which raised concerns over his injury. Gavaskar also highlighted the need for India's batters to take more responsibility during their chase.

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Shraddha Dubey, accused in the death of her partner Shiva Sharma, released a video denying the allegations against her. She claimed that the situation resulted from unknown circumstances and asked the media not to spread rumors. Dubey recounted their activities leading up to Sharmas tragic fall from the balcony, which she claimed was unexpected. She expressed her distress over the accusations and the ongoing media scrutiny she faces.

The ministry of external affairs (MEA) has raised concerns about an alleged conspiracy aimed at a Hindu temple in the US. It called for a comprehensive investigation came following the arrest of Alexandros Paporakis in Illinois, accused of plotting a mass shooting driven at a Hindu temple in Aurora, Illinois. Authorities uncovered alarming evidence tied to extremist views at his residence, leading the MEA to demand justice and advocate for community safety measures.

The United States is reportedly preparing a major new strike option against Iran, with the Pentagon drawing up plans that could involve the devastating GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, better known as the Mother of All Bombs. According to an exclusive CNN report citing multiple US officials, the potential plans could target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear-related sites if President Donald Trump orders a resumption of combat operations. But there is a major question: can Americ

The International Monetary Fund has recognized India's updated approach to measuring gross domestic product, commending the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation for enhancing GDP metrics. Amid strong economic performance and rising domestic demand, the IMF has also revised its growth predictions for India. Currency fluctuations were acknowledged; however, Srinivasan clarified they do not indicate any economic frailty.