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Maha: Ramdas Kadam demands probe into Sunil Tatkare’s role in Ajit Pawar’s crash

IANS | November 9, 2026 7:32 PM

Mumbai, Nov 9 (IANS) A massive political storm has erupted in Maharashtra following serious allegations made by Shiv Sena leader Ramdas Kadam against NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) leader and state president Sunil Tatkare. Kadam on Monday demanded a high-level inquiry into whether Tatkare had any hand in the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar.

India ready to contribute to all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of conflict, PM Modi tells Ukraine's Zelensky

IANS | November 9, 2026 7:30 PM

New Delhi/Kyiv, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, during which he once again conveyed India's readiness to contribute to all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of the conflict in the region.

‘Foreign hand’: BJP questions Rahul Gandhi on meeting with two Chinese ministers in 2018

IANS | November 9, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The alleged intervention of foreign entities in Indian politics came into focus on Monday with the Congress daring a public debate on the false narrative and the BJP hinting at a Chinese link to the grand old party’s activities.

Bihar CM announces compensation for Bhojpur incident victim families

IANS | November 9, 2026 6:10 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Monday announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of two brothers killed after a car allegedly ran over a group of villagers in Bhojpur district on Diwali night.

US Ambassador calls on Jyotiraditya Scindia, discusses advancing ties with India

IANS | November 9, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Monday met Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia in New Delhi, holding discussions on advancing ties and identifying new opportunities for cooperation.

‘Conspiracy’: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on spurt in stubble burning on Diwali in Punjab (Lead)

IANS | November 9, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on Monday raised questions over the spurt in stubble-burning incidents in Punjab on Diwali, hinting at a conspiracy behind the torching of crop residue without the farmers’ consent to malign Diwali, farmers and the national capital government.

Bengal: Mother refuses to attend last rites of son killed in Raiganj encounter

IANS | November 9, 2026 5:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) The mother of Dilip Roy, the prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's North Dinajpur district, who was shot dead in a police encounter in Raiganj, on Monday stated that she would not attend her son's final rites.

India and EU review Strategic Partnership, progress on FTA

IANS | November 9, 2026 5:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) held the seventh India-EU Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing the full spectrum of their Strategic Partnership, including trade and investment under the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Gujarat must be drug-free by 2028, a year ahead of national target: HM Amit Shah

IANS | November 9, 2026 5:15 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday set a December 31, 2028 deadline for making Gujarat "drug-free", saying the state should not wait until the Centre's target of eliminating drug abuse in the country by December 31, 2029.

Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi again for debate on ‘Dimagi Naxals’, anti-national charges

IANS | November 9, 2026 5:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday renewed his challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a public debate regarding allegations of being ‘Dimagi Naxals’ and anti-nationals controlled by foreign entities.

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Maha: Ramdas Kadam demands probe into Sunil Tatkare’s role in Ajit Pawar’s crash

India ready to contribute to all efforts aimed at peaceful resolution of conflict, PM Modi tells Ukraine's Zelensky

‘Foreign hand’: BJP questions Rahul Gandhi on meeting with two Chinese ministers in 2018

Bihar CM announces compensation for Bhojpur incident victim families

US Ambassador calls on Jyotiraditya Scindia, discusses advancing ties with India

‘Conspiracy’: Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra on spurt in stubble burning on Diwali in Punjab (Lead)

Bengal: Mother refuses to attend last rites of son killed in Raiganj encounter

India and EU review Strategic Partnership, progress on FTA

Gujarat must be drug-free by 2028, a year ahead of national target: HM Amit Shah

Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi again for debate on ‘Dimagi Naxals’, anti-national charges

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