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We Have Orders : Akhilesh Yadav Shares Clip Of UP Cop, Revolver In Hand Akhilesh Yadav has demanded that that the cop be suspended immediately
New Delhi:Amid a wave of allegations of electoral malpractices in the bypolls to nine Uttar Pradesh Assembly seats, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has shared a video in which a police officer can be seen charging at women with a revolver pointed at them. Mr Yadav has identified the cop as in-charge of Kakrouli police station in Muzaffarnagar district s Meerapur Assembly segment.
The SHO of Kakrouli police station in Meerapur must be suspended immediately because he is threatening voters with a revolver and stopping them from voting, he wrote in a post on X.
In the video he shared, a woman is heard telling the cop, You don t have the order to fire. The cop, revolver in hand, walks towards her shouting, we have the orders . The woman stands her ground and says, This is not right. It is not clear what prompted the cops action in the alley.
मीरापुर के ककरौली थाना क्षेत्र के SHO को चुनाव आयोग तुरंत निलंबित किया जाए, क्योंकि वो रिवॉल्वर से धमकाकर वोटर्स को वोट डालने से रोक रहे हैं। @ECISVEEP@SECUttarPradesh@rajivkumarec@spokespersonECI@ceoup#ECI#YouAreTheOne#IVoteForSure#UPPolitics#SamajwadiPartypic.twitter.com/WfiygzqO0t
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) November 20, 2024The cop has been identified as Station House Officer Rajiv Sharma.
Journalist Flung 100 Metres Away After Being Hit By Speeding BMW, Dies
Police said a hunt is on to trace out and arrest the driver of the BMW car (Representational)
Chennai:A video journalist of a private Telugu television channel was mowed to death by a speeding luxury car on the Maduravoyal-Tambaram bypass in Chennai, police said on Wednesday.
The victim, who was riding a motorcycle, was flung about one hundred meters away from the accident spot when the speeding BMW car knocked the two-wheeler.
Police said a hunt is on to trace out and arrest the driver of the BMW car who had abandoned the vehicle and fled immediately after the incident late on November 19 night.
Opinion: G20 Climate Declaration: It s Only Words...
The G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration aspires to chart a bold course for addressing the climate crisis. While it emphasises sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth, its lofty rhetoric is undermined by significant gaps, contradictions, and a failure to address systemic barriers. The declaration risks being another aspirational statement that falls short of driving meaningful global action.
The statement s language is filled with promises to “encourage”, “recognise”, and “cooperate”. However, it stops short of binding commitments or enforceable mechanisms. Reiterating the Paris Agreement goals without concrete actions or timelines does little to mitigate the worsening climate crisis. This vagueness perpetuates a familiar pattern in global climate diplomacy, where lofty ambitions remain unfulfilled.
Despite the call for a “whole-of-economy” change, the declaration lacks a clear framework for implementing its commitments. For instance, its pledge to triple renewable energy capacity globally by 2030 is not supported by actionable steps to address financing gaps or infrastructure challenges.
One of the Declaration s most glaring omissions is the absence of water as a central theme. The global hydrological cycle, critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is treated as an afterthought, siloed under Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). This ignores the role of water as a global common good, central to tackling hunger, poverty, and climate resilience. Addressing water issues demands an economy-wide transformation, not fragmented policies relegated to specific sectors.
Achieving the Paris Agreement s goals requires more than pledges; it demands a robust green industrial strategy. Yet, the declaration fails to recognise the importance of aligning industrial policies with sustainability goals. Trade frameworks, particularly through the World Trade Organization (WTO), need reform to enable equitable participation in green growth. Without systemic changes, developing nations will remain marginalised in the global energy transition.
Blame Where DueThe declaration s call for reforming the international financial system lacks substance, failing to address the stark realities faced by developing nations. In 2022 alone, these countries spent a record $443.5 billion servicing external public and publicly guaranteed debt, diverting essential resources away from critical sectors such as health, education, and environmental initiatives. For the 75 poorest nations eligible for the World Bank s International Development Association (IDA) financing, the situation is graver, with $88.9 billion paid in debt servicing that same year. This escalating burden underscores the systemic inequities of a financial system that leaves vulnerable countries with dwindling fiscal space to tackle pressing development and climate needs.
India Drops 2 Places, Still Among Top 10 Climate Performers: Report
What worked for India is its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables.
Baku (Azerbaijan):India remained in the top 10 on a list of 63 countries assessed for efforts to combat climate change, despite dropping two spots compared to a year ago, thanks to its low per-capita emissions and rapid deployment of renewables, a report said on Wednesday.
The Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI 2025) -- published by think tanks Germanwatch, New Climate Institute, and Climate Action Network International -- tracks the progress of the world s largest emitters in terms of emissions, renewables, and climate policy.
The 63 countries, along with the European Union, assessed in the CCPI are responsible for 90 per cent of global emissions.
Live Updates: After Maharashtra, Jharkhand Elections, Time For Exit Polls
Exit Poll 2024 Live: Voting began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm.
New Delhi:After high-octane campaigns and elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, now it s time to find out what the exit polls have predicted for the states. The results for both states will be announced on November 23.
Health Warning: Exit polls are not always accurate.
Voting for the single-phase Maharashtra elections across 288 assembly constituencies began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm. The contest is between the ruling Mahayuti alliance - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) - Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
In the 2019 elections, the BJP won the maximum number of seats (105) followed by Shiv Sena (56) and the Congress (44).
Jharkhand is voting in the second and final phase of the assembly elections. The first phase was held on November 13. The primary contest in the seat is between the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Here are the Live Updates on Exit Polls:Nov 20, 2024 17:29 (IST)Jharkhand Elections 2024 Exit Poll: EVMs sealed after voting concludesEVMs at a polling station in Jharkhand s Giridih were sealed after voting ended.
#WATCH | Giridih: EVMs are being sealed by polling officials as the voting for the #JharkhandElections2024 concludes.
(Visuals from Polling Station 6) pic.twitter.com/iP7AjcYdiP
A touch of glamour was added to the election day in Mumbai today as several Bollywood celebrities, including actors Salman Khan, Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkumar Rao, Akhay Kumar, Ananya Panday and Ranbir Kapoor, cast their vote.
Everyone should come and vote because that s the most important thing, said Rajkumar Rao.
Let s forget the issues and right now it is voting day and it s your birth right, so please come and cast your vote, was Ranbir Kapoor s message. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436686 ;Nov 20, 2024 17:20 (IST)2024 Exit Poll: Rajya Sabha MP confident of NDA win
Rashtriya Lok Morcha President and Rajya Sabha MP Upendra Kushwaha said that the NDA victories in both Maharashtra and Jharkhand. INDIA bloc is in power in Jharkhand while Maharashtra currently has an NDA government. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436678 ;Nov 20, 2024 17:15 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Sharad Pawar s NCP Workers Stop Chhagan Bhujbal From Entering Voting Booth
Workers of Sharad Pawar s Nationalist Congress Party faction blocked NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal from entering the polling booth in Maharashtra s Yevla constituency today. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436669 ;Nov 20, 2024 17:12 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Congress leader confident of party victory
Congress leader and leader of opposition in Rajasthan Tika Ram Jully has expressed confidence that his party will win in both the states and the INDIA alliance will form the government . var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436665 ;Nov 20, 2024 17:03 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Govinda casts vote, talks about recovery
Actor Govinda said, Everything is fine , when he was asked about his recovery. The Bollywood actor had accidently shot himself in the leg last month.
He was seen outside a polling booth in where he had come to cast his vote. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436661 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:57 (IST)Maharashtra Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Actor hopes for proactive government
Actor Rajat Kapoor, after casting his vote in Mumbai, hoped for a government that is proactive, pro-people and inclusive .
#WATCH | After casting his vote for #MaharashtraElections2024, actor Rajat Kapoor says, ... Mumbai has been low on it (voting percentage) always, its a tradition with Mumbai... It s possible that people are disappointed that they vote for somebody but it does not end up where it... pic.twitter.com/DvZxETkZ6L
- ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024 var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436658 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:54 (IST)Maharashtra Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Sachin Pilot on alleged cash-for-votes scandal in MaharashtraCongress leader Sachin Pilot has slammed the BJP over reports that its party general secretary Vinod Tawde was allegedly distributing voters to influence voters in Maharashtra s Palghar district. When such incidents come to light, the Election Commission of India (ECI) should take immediate and strict action. A leader of such stature being accused of carrying such a large amount of money for election manipulation is alarming. An inquiry alone is insufficient, he said.
var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436656 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:47 (IST)Jharkhand Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Sachin Pilot confident of party s victory
Former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot expressed confidence that the JMM-Congress alliance in Jharkhand will defeat the rival party. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436653 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:45 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Salman Khan casts vote
Salman Khan, flanked by his security personnel, left the Bandra polling station after casting his vote.
#WATCH | Actor Salman Khan leaves after casting his vote for #MaharashtraElections2024pic.twitter.com/nQ2NlrlO1o
- ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024 var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436647 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:43 (IST)Exit Poll Election Results: Maharashtra official on voting percentageKiran Kulkarni, the additional chief election of Maharashtra, is confident that this time the state cross the last time s voting percentage. All issues had been sorted by our machinery, and they were properly addressed as per rules, he told ANI. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436644 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:39 (IST)Maharashtra Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Zeeshan Siddique casts his vote in Mumbai
Zeeshan Siddique, Nationalist Congress Party leader and the son of Baba Siddique, said, It feels like my father is with me , after casting his vote.
#ElectionsWithNDTV | It feels like my father is with me, Nationalist Congress Party Zeeshan Siddique casts his vote in Mumbai #MaharashtraElectionspic.twitter.com/c6CyCkcX3u
- NDTV (@ndtv) November 20, 2024 var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436640 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:36 (IST)Maharashtra Elections 2024 Exit Poll: Salman Khan at polling booth to cast his voteBollywood superstar Salman Khan has reached the polling centre in Mount Mary School to cast his vote. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436637 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:33 (IST)Exit Poll Election Results: Mumbai BJP chief on Bitcoin scam
Ashish Selar, the Mumbai BJP president and candidate from Bandra West assembly constituency, slammed the opposition over the alleged bitcoin scam and called for a detained enquiry into it. These thieves won t be able to escape...he (Ex-IPS officer Ravindranath Patil) is clearly saying in his statement what Gaurav Mehta told him, what voice recordings he gave...those people, whose names are coming, I feel this is a highly complicated issue. A detailed enquiry should take place, he said. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436636 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:30 (IST)Exit Poll Election Results: Actor Sanjay Kapoor shows his inked finger
#WATCH | Actor Sanjay Kapoor casts his vote in Mumbai as voting in Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway pic.twitter.com/SAJkInBXal
- ANI (@ANI) November 20, 2024 var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436635 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:29 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Jharkhand Chief Minister s wife on electionsWife of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and JMM candidate for Gandey assembly election said she was grateful towards the people of Gandey as wherever I go, I get their love . var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436634 ;Nov 20, 2024 16:27 (IST)Exit Poll Results 2024: Maharashtra BJP candidates s appeal
Hours before exit polls, A BJP candidate from Pune sChinchwad Assembly constituency appealed to all the voters their right to vote. Everyone should come forward to vote for the progressive Mahrashtra and Viksit Bharat. The people are enthusiastic as work of the Mahayuti government has benefitted the people, said Shankar Jagtap. var url = https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591#436633 ; { @context : https:\/\/schema.org , @type : NewsArticle , inLanguage : English , keywords : Exit Poll,Maharashtra exit poll,Jharkhand exit poll,Exit Poll 2024,Election 2024 Exit Poll,Opinion Poll,Election 2024,Exit poll results,Maharashtra election,Haryana election,2024 Exit Poll,Election Exit Poll 2024,Poll of Exit Poll 2024,Opinion Poll 2024,Exit poll election 2024,Exit poll 2024 live,Exit Polls live updates,Assembly election 2024 Exit Polls,Assembly election 2024 Opinion Polls,Election Exit poll , url : https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591 , articleBody : After high-octane campaigns and elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, now it's time to find out what the exit polls have predicted for the states. The results for both states will be announced on November 23.Health Warning: Exit polls are not always accurate.Voting for the single-phase Maharashtra elections across 288 assembly constituencies began at 7 am and will conclude at 6 pm. The contest is between the ruling Mahayuti alliance - BJP, Shiv Sena and the NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) and the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) - Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and the NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).In the 2019 elections, the BJP won the maximum number of seats (105) followed by Shiv Sena (56) and the Congress (44).Jharkhand is voting in the second and final phase of the assembly elections. The first phase was held on November 13. The primary contest in the seat is between the ruling JMM-led INDIA bloc and the BJP-headed National Democratic Alliance (NDA).Here are the Live Updates on Exit Polls: , articleSection : india , description : After high-octane campaigns and elections in Maharashtra and Jharkhand, now it's time to find out what the exit polls have predicted for the states. The results for both states will be announced on November 23. , mainEntityOfPage : https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/india-news\/exit-poll-results-2024-maharashtra-and-jharkhand-live-updates-7063591 , headline : Exit Poll Results 2024 Live Updates: After Maharashtra, Jharkhand Elections, Time For Exit Polls , image :{ @type : ImageObject , url : https:\/\/c.ndtvimg.com\/2024-11\/jhdh4oeo_maharashtra-election-pti_625x300_20_November_24.jpg?im=FeatureCrop,algorithm=dnn,width=1200,height=738 , width :1230, height :900}, datePublished : 2024-11-20T16:25:36+05:30 , dateModified : 2024-11-20T17:29:31+05:30 , author :{ @type : Person , name : NDTV Newsdesk , url : https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/topic\/ndtv-newsdesk }, publisher :{ @type : Organization , name : NDTV , logo :{ @type : ImageObject , url : https:\/\/cdn.ndtv.com\/static\/ndtv_2014\/images\/ndtvlogo_blk.png }}}
Cholesterol Management: 8 Seeds To Lower LDL Levels Naturally Including these seeds in your daily diet can significantly help lower LDL levels
Certain foods can naturally lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as bad cholesterol. These foods work by providing soluble fibre, healthy fats, and plant sterols, which help reduce cholesterol absorption in the gut and improve lipid metabolism. Soluble fibre from oats, beans, and fruits binds to cholesterol in the digestive system, aiding its excretion. Healthy fats in nuts and seeds, especially omega-3 fatty acids, improve HDL ( good cholesterol ) levels and reduce LDL. Including these foods in your diet, alongside a healthy lifestyle, can significantly benefit heart health. In this article, we share a list of seeds you can add to your diet to reduce LDL levels.
8 Seeds to lower LDL levels naturally1. FlaxseedsFlaxseeds are rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a type of omega-3 fatty acid, and soluble fibre. ALA helps reduce inflammation and lower LDL cholesterol by improving lipid profiles. Ground flaxseeds are easier to digest and can be added to smoothies, yogurt, or baked goods.
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2. Chia seedsPacked with omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and antioxidants, chia seeds help reduce LDL cholesterol and improve overall cardiovascular health. Their gel-like consistency when soaked aids in trapping cholesterol in the digestive system. Sprinkle chia seeds over cereal, salads, or desserts.
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3. Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds contain phytosterols, compounds that compete with cholesterol for absorption in the digestive tract, reducing LDL levels. They are also rich in vitamin E, which prevents LDL cholesterol from oxidising, a key step in plaque formation. Enjoy them as a snack or in trail mixes.
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4. Pumpkin seedsPumpkin seeds are high in magnesium and healthy fats, both of which help lower LDL cholesterol. Magnesium relaxes blood vessels, improving circulation and reducing cholesterol buildup. Add them to soups, granola, or baked goods.
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5. Sesame seedsSesame seeds are a great source of lignans, compounds that help improve lipid metabolism. They also provide plant sterols and monounsaturated fats, which lower LDL cholesterol. Toasted sesame seeds can enhance the flavour of salads, stir-fries, or baked dishes.
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6. Hemp seedsHemp seeds contain a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, along with arginine, an amino acid that promotes heart health by reducing inflammation and lowering LDL. Blend them into smoothies or sprinkle over avocado toast for added crunch.
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7. Poppy seedsPoppy seeds are a lesser-known source of healthy fats and plant sterols. These compounds not only lower LDL but also promote HDL levels. Use them in baking, salad dressings, or as a garnish for cooked vegetables.
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8. Fenugreek seedsFenugreek seeds are rich in soluble fibre, which binds to cholesterol in the gut, preventing its absorption. They also help regulate blood sugar, indirectly supporting heart health. Soak the seeds overnight and consume them on an empty stomach or use them in curries.
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Including these seeds in your daily diet can significantly help lower LDL levels while improving overall cardiovascular health. Pair them with a balanced diet and regular exercise for the best results.
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On Camera, Assistant Hacks Lawyer With Sickle Outside Tamil Nadu Court The cops have arrested the suspect and an investigation is underway.
A lawyer was attacked by his assistant with a sickle in the middle of the road, with people helplessly watching him, as he slashed his head with the weapon.
The incident was recorded on camera and showed the man lying on the road outside the court in the Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. The victim suffered critical injuries to his head and face and blood splattered around him. The victim, identified as Kannan, was taken to a private hospital and is being treated for critical injuries.
The cops have arrested the suspect, Anand Kumar, and an investigation is underway. Cops say a personal enmity could be the reason behind the attack.The suspect and the victim have had personal issues in the past and have compromised after the matter reached the police and the court, a senior police officer told NDTV.
Delhi Police Intensifies Vehicle Checks To Enforce GRAP Stage IV Rules
Stage IV of GRAP has been in effect since 8:00 AM on November 18. (Representational)
New Delhi:Delhi Police conducted vehicle checks on Tuesday night to ensure the proper implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
GRAP Stage IV enforces a ban on the operation of Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel-operated medium goods vehicles (MGVs) and heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), except those engaged in essential services.
Stage IV of GRAP has been in effect since 8:00 AM on November 18, in response to deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi s Sarojini Nagar Market, Among Others Set For Major Revamp: NDMC
Sarojini Nagar, famous for its budget-friendly fashion finds, will undergo a complete makeover. (File)
New Delhi:Delhi s iconic Sarojini Nagar Market along with Malcha Market and Aliganj Market are set for a major transformation as New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) unveiled a major revamp plan.
The NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Singh Chahal on Tuesday unveiled plans to redevelop three major markets, including the renowned Sarojini Nagar Market, as part of Phase-I of its urban renewal initiative.
The announcement was made during a press briefing where Chahal outlined the council s vision to modernise and improve urban spaces in alignment with the Delhi Master Plan 2021.
BSF Seizes Rs 4.3 Crore Worth Gold Biscuits Near Indo-Bangladesh Border
During interrogation, the man claimed that he is a civil engineer who smuggles to earn easy money.
Kolkata:The Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have arrested a civil engineer and seized 50 gold biscuits from his possession in the North 24-Parganas district of West Bengal.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, troops of 5 Bn BSF, posted at the Tentulberia Border Outpost, carried out a search in the Anchalpara village. The village is located about 2,700 metres behind the BOP. On spotting the BSF troops, a man attempted to flee through the back door of his house. Despite warnings, he attempted to break through the BSF cordon, till a jawan fired a blank round in the air. The man panicked and gave up, said N K Pandey, DIG and spokesperson, South Bengal Frontier, BSF.
He added that a search of the accused led to the recovery of a black cloth belt wrapped in a synthetic carry bag, adding that the 50 gold biscuits were found inside.
Key Seats To Watch In Jharkhand Assembly Elections
The polling for the second phase elections will be starting at 7 am. (Representational)
Ranchi:As Jharkhand gears up for the second phase of the assembly elections tomorrow, the state faces a fierce battle between the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha-Congress alliance looking to retain power while the Bharatiya Janata Party and allies seeking to remove Chief Minister Hemant Soren-led government.
In the second phase, CM Hemant Soren s Barhait constituency is one of the 38 assembly constituencies which will be going to polls. The BJP has fielded Gamliyel Hembrom in Barhait.
Another prominent face in the second phase is Babulal Marandi of BJP, contesting from Dhanwar constituency. He was leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly and is also the state s first CM after the formation of the first assembly in 2000. He will be contesting against JMM s Nizam Uddin Ansari.
Opinion: The Logistics Of Trump s Deportation Dream Are Not So Pretty
Donald Trump hit the ground running as President-elect, dedicating his first week to assembling his team. By the start of his second week, he announced on Truth Social his intention to declare a national emergency on border security. His plan includes suggestions that he might deploy the National Guard to execute a mass deportation of undocumented migrants—a bold move that underscores the priorities of his administration. Yet, specifics remain unclear on how this colossal undertaking will actually be managed.
‘Trumpworld , as many are calling it, promises to be a land purged of its estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. America First policies will be this world s mantra. It will be a world where work begins to Make America Great Again (MAGA) and, of course, a world where a revival of hardline conservative values has long been awaited. The MAGA campaign, as envisioned by Trumpworld and its far-right champions, pledges to drive all undocumented immigrants out. It must concern Indians too, given that around 7,25,000 of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US are from India, according to the Pew Research Centre. It makes them the third-largest group after Mexico and El Salvador.
Indians In US: A Tale Of ExtremesIndian immigrants in the US are often celebrated for powering the success of Silicon Valley, but the quiet contributions of the thousands of undocumented Indians rarely get a mention—largely because they are living in the country illegally. They make up nearly 6% of the country s total undocumented migrants. Together, their population is 2.71 million-strong. The total number of both legal and illegal Indian immigrants is second only to Mexico (4.5 million). Now that Trump is back in the White House, uncertainty looms for many of these Indian immigrants, most of whom are young and settled in their jobs.
Can Bluster Turn Into Policy?Tom Homan will be in charge of America s borders following Trump s inauguration in January. A former police officer and ex-director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency responsible for enforcing immigration laws within the US, Homan is known for his hardline rhetoric. At the Republican National Convention this year, he didn t mince words as he warned undocumented immigrants: “You better start packing now.”
Besides Homan s appointment as the Border Czar, Trump has also nominated Stephen Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Both positions reinforce his campaign promise of being extremely tough on immigration and deporting all illegal immigrants. Homan will oversee, among other things, US borders and deportations, while Miller, known for his role in shaping Trump s immigration stance during his first term, will focus on implementing the administration s mass deportation promises. It has been announced that South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will serve as Secretary of Homeland Security, coordinating with Homan and Miller on border security initiatives.
Linguistic Tyranny : MK Stalin As LIC Website Switches To Hindi In Tamil Nadu
State-run insurer Life Insurance Corporation or LIC Tuesday blamed technical problem as Tamil Nadu protested the website s switch to Hindi in the state, terming it a linguistic tyranny and pushed for its immediate rollback.
Our corporate website was not shuffling the language page due to some technical problem. The issue is resolved now, and the website is available in English/Hindi language. Inconvenience caused is deeply regretted, the LIC said reacting to the row.
Soon after the news of the switch spread, MK Stalin termed LIC a propaganda tool for Hindi imposition .
Designate Hostage-Killers As Kuki Terrorists , Start Ops: Manipur Cabinet
Manipur cabinet led by Chief Minister N Biren Singh holds a meeting in Imphal
Imphal/Guwahati: The Manipur cabinet in a five-hour meeting on Monday took several decisions to rein in targeted ethnic killings in the last two weeks that have claimed nine lives. Ten Kuki militants were also shot dead by the security forces in Jiribam district. Here s your 10-point cheat sheet to this big storyIn an eight-point resolution released minutes before midnight, the state cabinet resolved to start mass operations against the Kuki militants responsible for the killing of six innocent women and children in Jiribam within seven days. The cabinet also sought to declare the Kuki militants responsible for the killing of the six innocent women and children as an unlawful organisation within seven days . If implemented, the Kuki militants responsible for taking hostage and killing them would be designated a terrorist group.
Six members of a family - all internally displaced people from the Meitei community - including an eight-month-old infant, a two-year-old boy and an eight-year-old girl, were killed in captivity after they were taken hostage by Kuki militants on November 11.
Three of the partially decomposed bodies including of the infant were found on Friday in a river in the district neighbouring Assam. The infant s body had considerably swelled up, making the corpse bag look larger than how the baby would have been when alive, a source in the Silchar hospital where the body was kept told NDTV. Three more bodies were found between Saturday and Monday. The autopsies have been done, but the complete reports are yet to be shared with the authorities, top government sources told NDTV.
At least two dozen suspected Kuki militants split into two groups before launching the attack in Jiribam s Borobekra on November 11, police sources had told NDTV. While one group took civilian hostages, the other vandalised and set fire to houses, sources said. Ten militants in the group that attacked a CRPF camp were shot dead, the police said in a statement. The Kuki tribes claim the 10 men were village volunteers , an allegation the police and other authorities have denied. The security forces have shared visuals of assault rifles and a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) which they say were brought by the militants. They have also shared visuals of a police SUV with numerous bullet holes.
The cabinet resolved to hand over three cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). These cases are the Jiribam terror attack on November 11 that ended with the kidnapping and execution of the civilian hostages, the death of a woman from the Hmar tribe on November 7 in Jiribam (in an attack by suspected Meitei militants), and the killing of a woman farmer from the Meitei community in the valley district Bishnupur on November 9.
On the imposition of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in six more police station areas, the resolution stated, Central government to review the imposition of AFSPA as per the order dated 14 November, 2024 with immediate effect. This law ensures no military personnel in an area where AFSPA is in force can be prosecuted without the Centre s permission. All National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MLAs in the state will consult the people and decide the course of action if the resolutions are not implemented within the specified period , the cabinet resolution stated.
The cabinet condemned the attacks on the houses of MLAs and ministers. The Meitei community had come out in massive protests alleging the government did not do enough to save the hostages. Such barbaric action of the miscreants, including the looting and destruction of properties, was strongly condemned by all the legislators present, the cabinet resolution stated. It said legal action will be taken against those involved in arson and vandalism, based on the findings of a high-powered committee.
Monday s resolution acknowledged a statement by the state cabinet on November 16, where it said the peace process between the Thadou and Hmar tribes and the Meitei community had just begun to yield dividends, with all sides reciprocating positively for return to normalcy. The Rongmei Naga tribe also expressed strong support for an early end to the crisis. The state cabinet had, however, said it was dismayed at the derailment of the [peace] process by certain vested groups...
The November 16 statement had said Kuki miscreants burnt several houses and attacked Borobekra police station in Jiribam district on October 19. It said the following: On October 26, Kuki miscreants again set a house on fire at Moulkangthol village in the same district. On November 3, Jiribam police rescued a Vaiphei woman from Chandrapur Rani Veng Babupara and handed her over to her family. On November 7, a Hmar woman was killed and several houses were set on fire in Zairawn village by Meitei miscreants. The same day, Kuki miscreants attacked Mongbung Meitei village with bombs. On November 11, the CRPF effectively countered an armed offensive by Kuki militants on Borobekara police station which housed a relief camp, killing 11 militants. In the attack, two Meitei civilians were killed by the Kuki militants.
Twenty-seven MLAs attended Monday s cabinet meeting. Seven did not come over medical and other personal reasons; 11 did not turn up and didn t give any reason. The Manipur assembly has 60 seats. Of these, 10 MLAs are from the Kuki-Zo tribes, and they have been demanding a separate administration carved out of Manipur.
Lip Service : Citing Tribals, KTR Hits Out At Rahul Gandhi On Caste Census
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi s promises on caste census and doing away with the 50 per cent cap on reservation was challenged today by Bharat Rashtra Samithi s KT Rama Rao, who had brought a number of tribal women to Delhi to highlight their plight.
You (Rahul Gandhi) are speaking on Dalits and tribals, but the women of Telangana are seeking for your help but you aren t there. What use is this lip service? he said in an exclusive interview to NDTV.
At a press conference earlier, he said, An hour ago LoP Rahul Gandhi was speaking in Ranchi. We want him to listen to the tribal women of Telangana who have suffered .
Looting Maharashtra: Eknath Shinde Takes On Rahul Gandhi Over Key Project Mumbai:
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ripped into Congress s Rahul Gandhi today for opposing the Dharavi Redevelopment Project, alleging that he is out to rob Maharashtra. This is Asia s biggest project and I appeal to the people of Dharavi to keep politics aside and consider what is beneficial for them, he said.
Accusing the Leader of the Opposition of spreading misinformation about the project, he said, Two lakh people will get houses in Dharavi... and everyone should give it priority .
Sena UBT, the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) have said if they come to power, the Dharavi Redevelopment Project will be shelved as it has ramifications for the whole of Mumbai.
Boy Killed, Girl Critical As Speeding Car Crashes Into UP School s Wall
The accident occurred outside Thakur Vishambhar Nath Inter College.
Kanpur:An eight-year-old boy was killed and a five-year-old girl was grievously injured after a speeding vehicle that went out of control struck them, before crashing into the compound wall of a school, in Kanpur on Monday.
According to the police, all the four occupants of the car, including the driver, were in an inebriated state when the accident occurred outside Thakur Vishambhar Nath Inter College in Tatya Tope Nagar. Empty liquor bottles were recovered from the vehicle later. One person, Shanu, has been held so far, police added.
The deceased was identified as Aryan Sachan, a resident of Gujaini village in Kanpur Dehat. The injured was identified as Khushi from Baisoya village, also in Kanpur Dehat.
Criminal In Madhya Pradesh Snatches Pistol, Opens Fire On Police To Flee
An official said the encounter occurred in the Matguvan police station area. (Representational)
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh:A criminal was injured in an encounter after he snatched a policeman s revolver in an attempt to escape custody in Madhya Pradesh s Chhatarpur district, police said on Monday.
The encounter took place in the Matguvan police station area late on Sunday night, an official said.
Chhatarpur s Superintendent of Police (SP) Agam Jain said the police had arrested Ravindra Singh Parihar, carrying a reward of Rs 30,000, from Pithampur in Dhar district and were bringing to Chhatarpur.
High-Handed : Mumbai Press Club Flags Rahul Gandhi s Remark On Journalists
Rahul Gandhi made the remark during an election rally in Maharashtra s Nashik
New Delhi:The Mumbai Press Club has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his high-handed attitude towards working journalists and said his repeated targeting of journalists raises concerns about how his party might approach the press if it were to return to power .
The media body s strong remarks came after Mr Gandhi pointed to some reporters at an election rally in Maharashtra and called them slaves of their owners . It is not their fault. I like them. They have to work, draw salaries, fund their children s education, get food on the table, so they cannot do anything against their owners, he said.
Rahul Gandhi s high-handed attitude toward working journalists is deeply troubling and warrants serious concern.
At an election rally in Amaravati, Maharashtra, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, made sweeping remarks about working journalists, accusing… pic.twitter.com/14BcfAt0qz
The Mumbai Press Club said that the remarks were cloaked in concern for the plight of journalists, but his comments carried a tone of condescension . It added that the working conditions of journalists today are a result of contractualisation partly driven by the policies of past Congress governments.
Has Mr Gandhi ever reflected on the root causes of the challenges faced by working journalists in India and the state of journalism as a whole? The precarious conditions of journalists today stem largely from rampant contractualisation, driven in part by the neoliberal policies introduced by the Congress-led government in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Until then, journalists had fought for and secured significant rights, including unionization and better working conditions. Contractualisation, however, allowed monopoly media houses to sack journalists at will, weakening unions and leaving journalists vulnerable, it said in a post on X.
Ex-BJP Corporator s Son Stabbed In Vadodara Hospital, Dies, 5 Held: Cops
As per the FIR, the accused and his gang allegedly stabbed the victim around 1 am. (Representational)
Vadodara:The son of a former BJP corporator was stabbed to death by a criminal and his eight accomplices on the campus of a government hospital in Gujarat s Vadodara city in the wee hours of Monday, police said.
The police have arrested the main accused, Babar Pathan, and five of his accomplices, and eight teams have been formed to nab three others, Vadodara police commissioner Narsimha Komar said.
According to the police, Pathan and his gang attacked Tapan Parmar (35) when he came to meet his friends, who were injured in a scuffle with the accused and were admitted at Sir Sayajirao General (SSG) Hospital on Sunday night.
