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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.