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Setback to SP: Former BSP MP Arvind Chaudhary, several other leaders join BJP

IANS | November 11, 2026 7:03 PM

Lucknow, Nov 11 (IANS) In a major setback to the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections in 2027, former BSP Parliamentarian from Basti, Arvind Chaudhary, and Banda-based SP leader Anil Yadav, along with scores of supporters, joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The development comes months ahead of high-stakes Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Adani's Kutch Copper becomes 1st Indian producer to receive global Veramark assurance certification

IANS | November 11, 2026 6:15 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 11 (IANS) Kutch Copper Limited (KCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited, has become the first Indian copper producer to receive the Veramark Assurance certification, formerly known as the Copper Mark, a globally recognised framework for responsible copper production, it was announced on Wednesday.

P.T. Usha, Anju George face off outside the track as IOA election row intensifies

IANS | November 11, 2026 6:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (IANS) Two of Kerala's biggest athletes, P.T. Usha and Anju Bobby George, who once carried the country's hopes on the international track, are now on opposite sides of an increasingly bitter battle within the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Looting power, dividing society, hatred towards Indian culture: BJP lists 3 ‘divisive’ goals of INDIA Bloc (Lead)

IANS | November 11, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The INDIA Bloc has only three objectives - “looting power”, “dividing society” and harbouring “hatred” in its heart towards Indian culture and Hinduism, said BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Wednesday, in response to a series of divisive and inflammatory remarks by Opposition leaders including TMC MP Kirti Azad, SP leader Sanatan Pandey and also Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.

Diaspora serves as living bridge between India and world: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | November 11, 2026 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed Indian diaspora for its contribution to global exchange of ideas, knowledge, innovation, culture and enterprise, describing it as a "living bridge" between India and the world.

Kerala: Satheesan hails Muslim brothers who performed last rites for 85-year-old Hindu woman

IANS | November 11, 2026 5:59 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 11 (IANS) In a moving example of communal harmony and human compassion, two Muslim brothers and their family stood by an 85-year-old Hindu woman in her final years and performed her last rites when she died, as she had no children or relatives to care for her.

'Took time to get used to Indian food but learnt slowly': Sonia Gandhi shares her love for India's cuisines

IANS | November 11, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has shared her love for Indian food, saying that though she initially took time to adjust, she eventually "fell in love" with cuisines from different parts of the country.

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Setback to SP: Former BSP MP Arvind Chaudhary, several other leaders join BJP

Adani's Kutch Copper becomes 1st Indian producer to receive global Veramark assurance certification

P.T. Usha, Anju George face off outside the track as IOA election row intensifies

Looting power, dividing society, hatred towards Indian culture: BJP lists 3 ‘divisive’ goals of INDIA Bloc (Lead)

Diaspora serves as living bridge between India and world: EAM Jaishankar

Kerala: Satheesan hails Muslim brothers who performed last rites for 85-year-old Hindu woman

'Took time to get used to Indian food but learnt slowly': Sonia Gandhi shares her love for India's cuisines

Red Fort car blast probe exposes blueprint for spread of terror modules across India

India and Moldova work on enhancing ties in energy, agriculture, connectivity and capacity building

Cabinet approves Rs 5,000 crore for continuation of Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units

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