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In a letter written to Congress lawyer Omar Hoda, Secretary Mr. SK Das thanked the Congress party for bringing the issues to the commission’s notice. The Election Commission of India has dismissed the Congress’s complaints about the recently concluded Maharashtra assembly election, citing alleged discrepancies in poll figures and draft electoral rolls. The apex poll body has invited the Congress delegation on December 3 to discuss the issue further. In a letter to Congress lawyer Omar Hoda, secretary SK Das thanked the Congress party for bringing the issues to the commission’s notice. “As regards the first allegation regarding addition and…

Congress leader Bhai Jagtap doubled down his attacks on ECI after the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance’s loss in the assembly election. Congress Maharashtra MLC Bhai Jagtap’s derogatory remark against the Election Commission of India (ECI) has snowballed into a major political controversy, with Bharatiya Janata Party leaders criticising the Opposition for indulging in dirty politics instead of working on its shortcomings. The row began when Congress leader Bhai Jagtap doubled down his attacks on the ECI after the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance’s performance in Maharashtra assembly election results, calling the poll panel ‘PM Narendra Modi’s dog”. “The Election Commission is…

People opting for destination weddings are spending ₹51 lakh on an average, as per a report from wedding firm WedMeGood. A study has found that the average wedding budget this year is ₹36.5 lakh (up 7% from 2023), while those opting for destination weddings spend an average of ₹51 lakh. This is due to a 10% year-on-year increase in costs, such as those for venue and catering, the report from wedding firm WedMeGood stated. “Everyone wants to have the best possible wedding. People are spending the most on venue, followed by food, and a good planning agency. In India, most…

The fire at Varanasi’s Cantt railway station was reportedly triggered by a short circuit. After a two-hour operation, the flames were brought under control. A massive fire engulfed the vehicle parking area of Varanasi’s Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh in the early hours of Saturday. At least 200 two-wheelers were destroyed in the fire. Dramatic footage emerged from the fire spot in Varanasi where towering flames can be seen consuming the parking lot as the fire brigade and police officials worked tirelessly to extinguish the blaze. The fire department managed to extinguish and control the flames after a two-hour…

Kolkata hospital says ‘won’t treat’ Bangladeshi patients; 3 Hindu temples attacked in Chattogram. Attacks on Bangladesh Hindus: The Kolkata hospital’s move coincides with a series of attacks on Hindu temples in Bangladesh’s Chattogram. Kolkata’s JN Ray Hospital announced on Friday that it would stop treating Bangladeshi patients indefinitely. The decision comes in response to alleged anti-Hindu violence in Bangladesh and reported insults to the Indian flag by Bangladeshi nationals. The hospital, located in Kolkata’s Manicktala area, issued a statement citing the “insults towards India” as the reason for its action. Subhranshu Bhakt, a hospital official, said, “From today, we will…

Several airlines issued travel advisories about their schedules amid heavy rain in the region due to storm set to make landfall near Tamil Nadu. Several flights to and from Chennai were affected on Friday due to inclement weather in the region as Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall this evening in Tamil Nadu. The Chennai airport has been temporarily closed until 7 pm as heavy rain, gusty winds continue in the region ahead of Cyclone Fengal landfall. Air India shared an update on X, saying, “Flights to and from Chennai are getting affected due to inclement weather and heavy…

Former Delhi Capitals coach Pravin Amre talked about Prithvi Shaw’s downfall and explained how the youngster lost track and focus due to money and glamour. The fact that Prithvi Shaw didn’t find a single taker at the IPL 2025 mega auction continues to draw reactions. After Mohammad Kaif, a former selector, and Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal had their say on Shaw going unsold in Jeddah, Pravin Amre, who worked closely with the 25-year-old during their time together at DC, has opened up on the youngster’s curious case. Amre hinted that Shaw perhaps couldn’t handle the fame and exposure to…

Karnataka seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji also criticised the Waqf Board, saying that taking someone else’s land is against “Dharma”.An FIR has been filed against Vishwa Vokkaliga Mahasamastana Math seer Kumara Chandrashekaranatha Swamiji for his controversial remarks about denying voting rights to Muslims. He suggested that a law should be enacted to strip Muslims of their voting power. Kumara Chandrashekaranatha made the statement during a protest organised by the Bharatiya Kisan Sangh on Tuesday, in response to notices issued by Karnataka’s Waqf Board. In his speech, the seer called for unity to protect farmers and their land, and argued that Muslims…

Navjot Singh Sidhu had claimed that certain remedies helped her wife Navjot beat Stage 4 cancer after doctors only “gave her 40 days”.Navjot Kaur Sidhu, the wife of Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu has been served a ₹850 crore notice from the Chhattisgarh Civil Society (CCS) over her husband’s ‘traditional’ cancer treatment claims. CCS convenor Dr Kuldeep Solanki said,”False claims like this are confusing people and making them think negatively about allopathic medicine and therapy. Even cancer patients are being forced to stop taking their medication, which haSolanki has threatened legal action against Navjot Kaur unless she produced “proof to…

Aditya Pandit, who is currently in police custody on charges of abetment of suicide, has reportedly deleted some of his messages with Srishti Tuli. Moments before her death, Srishti Tuli made a video call to her boyfriend, Aditya Pandit, showing him that she was about to hang herself. The couple had an argument after which Aditya Pandit left for Delhi. Srishti Tuli reportedly asked him to stay, but when he refused, she allegedly threatened to take her own life. Following this, she made the video call, which was the last interaction between them. Aditya Pandit, who is currently in police…