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AMU students' union polls: Nashra Naim becomes first woman vice-president, Noman Ashraf elected president

IANS | November 6, 2026 9:39 AM

Aligarh, Nov 6 (IANS) The results of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Students' Union elections, held after a gap of eight years, were declared on Friday, with research scholar Noman Ashraf winning the president's post and law student Nashra Naim creating history by becoming the first woman to be elected to one of the three top positions in the students' body.

Punjab records 2,787 stubble-burning cases, imposes Rs 46.10 lakh in fines

IANS | November 6, 2026 9:31 AM

Patiala, Nov 6 (IANS) Punjab has recorded 2,787 incidents of stubble burning so far this season, with authorities imposing environmental compensation of Rs 46.10 lakh and registering 710 FIRs, according to the latest report released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).

Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh seeks fire audits as Gaffar Market fire raises safety concerns during festive season

IANS | November 6, 2026 8:59 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The major fire at Gaffar Market in Delhi's Karol Bagh has triggered serious concerns over fire safety in commercial establishments, particularly during the ongoing festive and wedding season, with the Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh (Regd.) urging the state government and concerned authorities to conduct comprehensive safety audits of markets.

'May divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari illuminate everyone's lives': PM Modi extends Dhanteras greetings

IANS | November 6, 2026 7:56 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended heartfelt greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, wishing everyone prosperity, happiness, peace and good health.

Gujarati-origin Amish Shah makes US Congress history

IANS | November 6, 2026 2:06 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) Amish Shah, the Chicago-born son of Gujarati immigrants, has defeated a former American football player in Arizona to become the first Indian-American elected to the US Congress from the state, marking another milestone for the community in American politics.

NCP leader Praful Patel's meeting with Sharad Pawar sparks political buzz

IANS | November 5, 2026 11:31 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Working President Praful Patel's one-and-half hour meeting with the NCP-SP Chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday has sparked a political buzz about the merger or reunion between the two NCP factions.

If CEC is in minority, his order carries no teeth: S Y Quraishi

IANS | November 5, 2026 11:22 PM

Kolkata, Nov 5 (IANS) Amid the ongoing debate over the electoral process and petitions being heard by the Supreme Court, former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi has stressed that transparency remains the most important principle in ensuring public trust in elections.

Manipur CM says ethnic crisis takes up 50 pc of his time since assuming office

IANS | November 5, 2026 11:04 PM

Imphal, Nov 5 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Thursday that the prevailing law and order situation in the state has required him to devote nearly 50 per cent of his time to resolving the ongoing ethnic crisis since assuming office on February 4 this year.

MP to celebrate Govardhan festival with statewide Gau-Pujan

IANS | November 5, 2026 10:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh government will celebrate the Govardhan festival on November 9 with a series of programmes dedicated to cattle conservation, livestock development and the recognition of outstanding animal husbandry practices.

Festive food adulteration: Maha FDA seizes stocks worth Rs 64.45 crore; issues safety guidelines for Diwali

IANS | November 5, 2026 10:33 PM

Mumbai, Nov 5 (IANS) Amid heavy festive demand for sweets and khoya during Diwali, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe on Thursday issued a strong safety appeal to citizens while disclosing details of a massive state-wide enforcement drive against food adulteration.

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AMU students' union polls: Nashra Naim becomes first woman vice-president, Noman Ashraf elected president

Punjab records 2,787 stubble-burning cases, imposes Rs 46.10 lakh in fines

Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh seeks fire audits as Gaffar Market fire raises safety concerns during festive season

'May divine grace of Lord Dhanvantari illuminate everyone's lives': PM Modi extends Dhanteras greetings

Gujarati-origin Amish Shah makes US Congress history

NCP leader Praful Patel's meeting with Sharad Pawar sparks political buzz

If CEC is in minority, his order carries no teeth: S Y Quraishi

Manipur CM says ethnic crisis takes up 50 pc of his time since assuming office

MP to celebrate Govardhan festival with statewide Gau-Pujan

Festive food adulteration: Maha FDA seizes stocks worth Rs 64.45 crore; issues safety guidelines for Diwali

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