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Big Stories Today: Muslim man dies inside UP’s Kasganj police station, third non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh, Chennai braces for more rain tomorrow

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Hyderabad man arrested for sending online rape threats to Virat Kohli’s daughter

The Mumbai Police have arrested a man from the city, identified as Ramnagesh Alibathini, a software engineer from Hyderabad on charges of giving online rape threats to the daughter of Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli.
According to news agency ANI, the Mumbai Police Cyber Cell had arrested the 23-year-old man. He was being taken to Mumbai, the agency quoted the Mumbai Police.

Woman in NCP leader’s house has links to underworld and ISI, says Maharashtra BJP leader Haider Azam

BJP leader Haider Azam has charged that a woman residing in Maharashtra minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik’s house underworld connections and to the Pakistani ISI.
Azam also accused the Congress MLA and minister Aslam Sheikh of having connections with the underworld including drug peddlers.

Union Health Minister to hold a meeting tomorrow morning with Health Ministers of all states and UTs on Covid-19 door-to-door vaccination campaign

Union Minister of Health Mansukh Mandaviya to hold a meeting on Thursday morning with health ministers of all the states and Union Territories on campaign ‘Har Ghar Dastak’ (door-to-door vaccination campaign). 

The government is targeting to complete maximum single and second-dose vaccination coverage.

2024 Lok Sabha polls in mind, Union Cabinet restores MPLADS

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the restoration and continuation of the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS).
An amount of Rs 2 crore per MP will be given in one installment for the remaining period of the financial year 2021-22 and Rs 5.00 crore in two installments during the FY 2022-23 to 2025-26, informed union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur.

Mumbai court issues non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai Police Chief Param Bir Singh in connection with extortion cases

A Mumbai magistrate’s court issued a non-bailable warrant against former Mumbai police chief Param Bir Singh in connection with an extortion case filed at Marine Drive police station.

So far, two previous non-bailable warrants have been issued against the IPS officer who had applied for sick leave in May and has not reported for duty since.

Maharashtra Congress announces state-wide agitation against Modi government over inflation

The Congress’s Maharashtra unit has announced a statewide agitation over inflation, petrol-diesel price hikes, and policies that are weakening the common man financially, Congress Maharashtra chief Nana Patole said on Wednesday.

Various agitations will be held from November 14 to 19, he was further quoted as saying. 

PM Modi meets NSAs of seven countries on the sidelines of Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met NSAs of seven countries on the sidelines of the Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan.
The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan gets underway in New Delhi. National Security advisers/secretaries of security councils of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan took part in the dialogue. Meeting chaired by NSA Ajit Doval.

Muslim man dies inside Kasganj police station, family suspects cops’ role

A Muslim man accused of kidnapping a Hindu woman died in police custody in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj district on Tuesday evening. The police claimed that the man, 22-year-old Altaf, hanged himself in a police station washroom with the drawstring of his jacket hood. But the man’s family has alleged that he was murdered in custody.

Covaxin now on list of Covid-19 vaccines recognized by Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Vietnam have joined the list of nations that have approved Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for emergency use. Hong Kong has approved 14 Covid-19 vaccines and Vietnam has approved nine vaccines so far, including the Covaxin. The US, UK, Switzerland are the other countries that have approved the Made in India coronavirus vaccine.

President Kovind to preside over conference of governors, Lt governors on Thursday

President Ram Nath Kovind will preside over the conference of governors, Lt governors on Thursday.
Apart from the governors and the lieutenant governors of all states and union territories, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the conference.
The conference of governors is a tradition almost as old as the country’s independence.

12 burnt to death as bus catches fire after colliding with tanker in Rajasthan

At least 12 people were burnt to death on Wednesday after a private bus caught fire after colliding with a tanker trailer on Barmer-Jodhpur Highway in Rajasthan.
According to a passenger, the bus departed from Balotra at 9:55 am and the accident took place when the tanker, coming from the wrong side of the road, collided with the bus. The bus went up in flames following the collision.
There were 25 people travelling in the bus when the accident took place. So far, 10 people have been rescued.

Heavy rainfall continues in parts of Tamil Nadu, red alert issued for today and tomorrow

Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall for Wednesday and Thursday for 20 districts across Tamil Nadu, including Chennai after a well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a depression.
It is expected to move west-northwest and reach Tamil Nadu’s northern coast by tomorrow morning, leading to heavy to very rainfall over parts of the southern state as well as neighboring Puducherry and Karaikal.

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Congress, BJP attack Bhagwant Mann over remarks on Punjab blasts

Congress and BJP have jointly criticised Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann after he linked recent blasts near defence sites to political motives, triggering a controversy.

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A political row has erupted in Punjab after Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann linked recent blast incidents to political motives, drawing sharp criticism from both the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The controversy follows two low-intensity explosions reported within a short span of time — one near the Border Security Force (BSF) headquarters in Jalandhar and another close to an army cantonment area in Amritsar. The incidents raised concerns over security, particularly given the sensitive nature of the locations.

In response, Mann suggested that the blasts could be part of a larger political strategy. His remarks triggered a strong backlash, with opposition parties accusing him of politicising a serious security issue.

Leaders from the Congress criticised the Chief Minister’s statement, calling it inappropriate and alleging that such comments undermine the gravity of the situation. They stressed that matters related to national security should be handled with caution and responsibility.

The BJP also joined the criticism, questioning the basis of Mann’s claims and urging the state government to focus on investigation and law enforcement instead of making political allegations.

The developments have led to an unusual moment where both Congress and BJP appear aligned in their criticism of the Aam Aadmi Party-led government in the state.

Meanwhile, the blasts themselves have intensified concerns over safety in border regions, with authorities continuing their investigation into the incidents. No casualties were reported, but the proximity to defence establishments has made the issue particularly sensitive.

The episode has further escalated political tensions in the state, with security and accountability emerging as key points of debate.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam chief minister, oath ceremony likely after May 11

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam Chief Minister after BJP-led NDA’s victory. He will continue as caretaker CM until the new government is sworn in after May 11.

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned from his post on Wednesday, paving the way for the formation of a new government after the BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati. The Governor accepted the resignation and asked him to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government takes charge.

The resignation comes after the NDA’s strong electoral performance, where the alliance won a clear majority in the 126-member Assembly, ensuring its return to power for another term.

Oath ceremony expected after May 11

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the swearing-in ceremony for the new government is likely to be held after May 11.

He indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to attend the ceremony but is unavailable until May 11, which has influenced the tentative schedule.

Decision on next chief minister soon

Sources suggest that central observers, including senior BJP leaders, are expected to arrive shortly to oversee the selection of the legislature party leader. The newly elected MLAs will then decide on the next Chief Minister.

Despite the formal resignation, party sources indicate that Sarma is likely to continue in the role for another term, given the BJP’s strong mandate in the state.

The move marks the beginning of the government formation process in Assam following the election results declared earlier this week.

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Rahul Gandhi and Vijay alliance took shape through backchannel talks, early signals from Congress leaders

Congress outreach and political calculations led to Rahul Gandhi and Vijay coming together after the Tamil Nadu 2026 election results.

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The coming together of Rahul Gandhi and actor-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly elections was not sudden, but the result of behind-the-scenes political manoeuvring and early signals within the Congress.

According to media reports, some leaders in the Tamil Nadu Congress had already sensed the scale of Vijay’s surge during the campaign, anticipating what was later described as a “wave” in favour of his party.

After the results, where Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party but fell short of a majority, communication channels between the Congress leadership and Vijay quickly became active.

A key moment in this evolving political equation was a phone call from Rahul Gandhi to Vijay, congratulating him on the party’s strong performance. The conversation was seen as more than a courtesy, signalling the possibility of cooperation at a time when government formation required additional support.

Reports indicate that discussions within Congress weighed the political benefits of supporting Vijay, especially given the shifting dynamics in the state where traditional dominance by major Dravidian parties has been challenged.

With TVK needing allies to cross the majority mark, Congress emerged as a potential partner, leading to a broader political realignment in the state. This development also triggered tensions within opposition alliances, highlighting the strategic importance of the decision.

The evolving partnership reflects a mix of electoral pragmatism and changing voter sentiment, particularly the growing influence of younger voters, which leaders acknowledged as a key factor in the election outcome.

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