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Oppn defends democratic protests; BJP hits out at Irfan Ansari over 'regime change' remark

IANS | November 6, 2026 2:40 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted over Jharkhand Health Minister and Congress leader Irfan Ansari's remarks that around 40 lakh youths were waiting for a signal from Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to take to the streets, warning that the situation in India could become worse than in Bangladesh and Nepal. While Opposition leaders have maintained that any change of government must take place through democratic and constitutional means, BJP leaders have accused Ansari of encouraging unrest and attempting to create anarchy.

Congress stalled development in Uttarakhand in fear of Chinese intrusion: HM Shah

IANS | November 6, 2026 2:15 PM

Dehradun, Nov 6 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday accused the Congress of not making roads in border areas of Uttarakhand and stalling several developmental works "in the fear of Chinese intrusion".

Pakistan turns to drones, heavy weapons as PoK protests spread, crackdown intensifies

Vicky Nanjappa | November 6, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) After a brief lull, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is once again witnessing widespread unrest. Protests demanding basic amenities and fundamental rights have continued for more than three months, with no indication of subsiding.

CM Yogi says govt job drive will continue, appointment letters to be distributed even in third term

IANS | November 6, 2026 12:54 PM

Lucknow, Nov 6 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday signalled that the state's recruitment drive for government jobs would continue even after the government meets its target of one lakh additional appointments.

700 arrested, Shahzad Bhatti's terror network seeks comeback with religious pitch

Vicky Nanjappa | November 6, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Indian security agencies arrested 700 individuals linked to proscribed terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, stalling major subversion plans including surveillance installations at crowded locations, targeted attacks, and cross-border drug smuggling, officials have said.

20 years of harassment, says K'taka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wife's family

IANS | November 6, 2026 12:27 PM

Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) A cab driver arrested for allegedly killing seven members of his wife's family in Bengaluru has told police that he committed the gruesome crime following years of mental harassment by his wife and her family members, police said on Friday.

Rajiv Ranjan Singh calls upon NFDB to strengthen its role as proactive development institution

IANS | November 6, 2026 10:50 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Hailing the increase in fish production from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes, Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh has stressed further enhancement of production and productivity, with measurable outcomes guiding the National Fisheries Development Board's (NFDB) future interventions, an official statement said on Friday.

No funds for blood tests, shortage of medicines in govt hospitals, says K'taka LoP

IANS | November 6, 2026 10:47 AM

Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly R. Ashoka on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, accusing it of pushing the state towards financial bankruptcy and neglecting the healthcare needs of the poor.

PM Modi expresses grief over seven deaths in Jharkhand road accident

IANS | November 6, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed grief over the loss of seven lives in a road accident in Jharkhand's Khunti district and extended condolences to the bereaved families.

Assam Police slash pending investigations from 1.54 lakh to under 10,000: CM Sarma

IANS | November 6, 2026 10:11 AM

Guwahati, Nov 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state police have brought down the number of pending investigations dramatically, claiming that the figure has fallen from around 1.54 lakh cases in 2020 to less than 10,000 at present.

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Oppn defends democratic protests; BJP hits out at Irfan Ansari over 'regime change' remark

Congress stalled development in Uttarakhand in fear of Chinese intrusion: HM Shah

Pakistan turns to drones, heavy weapons as PoK protests spread, crackdown intensifies

CM Yogi says govt job drive will continue, appointment letters to be distributed even in third term

700 arrested, Shahzad Bhatti's terror network seeks comeback with religious pitch

20 years of harassment, says K'taka cab driver after arrest for killing 7 of wife's family

Rajiv Ranjan Singh calls upon NFDB to strengthen its role as proactive development institution

No funds for blood tests, shortage of medicines in govt hospitals, says K'taka LoP

PM Modi expresses grief over seven deaths in Jharkhand road accident

Assam Police slash pending investigations from 1.54 lakh to under 10,000: CM Sarma

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