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Wife of Abhishek Banerjee’s aide approaches Calcutta HC accusing Bengal Police of torturing her husband; seeks CBI probe

IANS | November 9, 2026 12:59 PM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) Sushmita Roy, wife of Sumit Roy, the Executive Assistant to Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the party’s Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday, approached a single-judge Bench of the Calcutta High Court, accusing the West Bengal Police of torturing her husband.

Dharmendra Pradhan calls for fight against 'dimagi naxals', says anti-national forces must be countered democratically

IANS | November 9, 2026 12:26 PM

Patna, Nov 9 (IANS) Former Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday called for a democratic and constitutional fight against what he described as "Dimagi Naxals", accusing them of encouraging anarchist elements and working against India's growth and development.

Three killed, over 40 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Agra Expressway in Lucknow

IANS | November 9, 2026 11:43 AM

Lucknow, Nov 9 (IANS) Three people were killed and more than 40 others injured after a bus lost control at the Zero Point of the Agra-Lucknow Expressway, overturned from an elevated section and plunged into a deep roadside ditch, officials said.

Body of doctor found hanging in Bengal hostel; police begin probe as family cries foul play

IANS | November 9, 2026 11:30 AM

Kolkata, Nov 9 (IANS) The body of a junior doctor was found hanging in the room of a hostel at Nagerbazar on the northern outskirts of Kolkata. The police have begun a probe as the family of the man has alleged that he was either murdered or it was a case of abetment to suicide.

12 killed in twin fire tragedies in MP on Diwali night; two families wiped out, probe underway

IANS | November 9, 2026 10:20 AM

Katni, Nov 9 (IANS) At least 12 members of two families, including a two-month-old infant, children and elderly persons, were killed in two separate fire incidents in Madhya Pradesh's Katni and Seoni districts on Diwali night, turning the festival of lights into a night of mourning for their families and neighbours.

Post-Diwali pollution chokes Delhi; AQI nears 450 in Sonia Vihar, multiple areas record severe air quality

IANS | November 9, 2026 9:13 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Delhi witnessed a sharp deterioration in air quality on Monday, a day after Diwali celebrations, with pollution levels reaching the 'Severe' category in several localities, according to monitoring data.

‘Uttarakhand reaching new heights of development in every field’: PM Modi extends Foundation Day greetings

IANS | November 9, 2026 8:37 AM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state’s Foundation Day, highlighting its spiritual heritage, natural beauty and development journey.

HM Amit Shah to inaugurate major development projects in Ahmedabad today

IANS | November 9, 2026 6:45 AM

Ahmedabad, Nov 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will participate in a series of inauguration and foundation-stone-laying ceremonies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Monday as part of a packed programme focused on infrastructure development, public healthcare, housing and civic facilities.

Telangana CM celebrates Diwali with ‘Indiramma’ house beneficiary

IANS | November 8, 2026 10:41 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy celebrated Diwali with a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme in Parsapur village, in his Assembly constituency of Kodangal in Vikarabad district, on Sunday.

Gadchiroli celebrates first-ever 'Maoism-Free Diwali' in remote Binagunda

IANS | November 8, 2026 9:49 PM

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Nov 8 (IANS) In a powerful symbol of peace and renewed hope, the Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra on Sunday celebrated Diwali with villagers and security personnel across the district under the theme 'Maoism-Free Diwali'.

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Wife of Abhishek Banerjee’s aide approaches Calcutta HC accusing Bengal Police of torturing her husband; seeks CBI probe

Dharmendra Pradhan calls for fight against 'dimagi naxals', says anti-national forces must be countered democratically

Three killed, over 40 injured as bus plunges into ditch on Agra Expressway in Lucknow

Body of doctor found hanging in Bengal hostel; police begin probe as family cries foul play

12 killed in twin fire tragedies in MP on Diwali night; two families wiped out, probe underway

Post-Diwali pollution chokes Delhi; AQI nears 450 in Sonia Vihar, multiple areas record severe air quality

‘Uttarakhand reaching new heights of development in every field’: PM Modi extends Foundation Day greetings

HM Amit Shah to inaugurate major development projects in Ahmedabad today

Telangana CM celebrates Diwali with ‘Indiramma’ house beneficiary

Gadchiroli celebrates first-ever 'Maoism-Free Diwali' in remote Binagunda

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