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Cyclonic storm hits West Bengal's Jalpaiguri; at least four killed, over 100 injured | Video

A cyclonic storm in West Bengal killed four people and injured over 100, causing damage to houses and uprooting trees. Rescue operations are ongoing. Key Points

mint

Himachal accident: 3 killed as car falls into Sutlej near Kumarsain

Three people killed, two injured after their car fell into Sutlej river near Kumarsain in Shimla district. Police suspect negligent driving. Key Points

Hindustan Times

BJP's focus on castes with over 20k votes

At least 250 workers or local leaders belonging to these communities will be identified along with 5 social workers who will together conduct these caste-sammelans. Narendra Kashyap, president of the UP BJP OBC wing said there are 79 castes in the central list of OBCs for UP, however, in each district, only 10-20 castes are found and therefore it is required that at least 10 such caste meets are organised in each district. Key Points

Economic Times

Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in their US mansion, domestic violence suspected

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion. The district attorney said a gun was found near the husband’s body. Key Points

ThePrint

US Rep Lauren Boebert steps back from current Congressional campaign

Rep. Lauren Boebert's strategic district shift, controversies, and plans for re-election create a political buzz in Colorado's 3rd and 4th Districts. Key Points

Hindustan Times

2 killed, several injured after passenger bus overturns in MP's Panna

The incident occurred near Bichhua drain under the jurisdiction of Brijpur police station in the district on Tuesday at around 10 am. After the accident, the locals gathered near the spot and informed the police about the matter. | Latest News India Key Points

Hindustan Times

EC orders repolling in one booth of MP's Bhind district owing to 'breach of security'

All 230 assembly seats in Madhya Pradesh went to polls in a single phase on 17 November. Repolling at a booth in Ater constituency will be held on Tuesday, 21 November. Key Points

ThePrint

Mahua Moitra gets organisational responsibilities in TMC in clear message of party backing

Moitra, who previously served as the district president in Krishnanagar before being removed in a previous reshuffle, has now been reinstated as the district president of Krishnanagar (Nadia North) organizational district. Moitra expressed her gratitude on social media, stating that she will continue to work for the people of Krishnanagar. Key Points

Economic Times

Jammu and Kashmir: Police head constable shot dead by terrorists in Baramulla

On Tuesday, a policeman named Head Constable Ghulam Mohammad Dar was shot dead by terrorists outside his residence in the Kralpora area of Pattan in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. He was taken to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries. Key Points

Economic Times

Kumaraswamy threatens to go on fast unto death if Ramanagara renamed, accepts Shivakumar's challenge for d

H.D. Kumaraswamy, the state President of JD(S) in Karnataka, has threatened to go on a hunger strike until death if the government renames Ramanagara district as 'Bengaluru South'. He also accepted the challenge for an open debate from Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Kumaraswamy claims an emotional relationship with the district and has listed his contributions towards its development. Key Points

Economic Times

Video: Woman sarpanch thrashed with sticks, rods in UP’s Azamgarh, 5 arrested

A conflict over the construction of a canopy on a road led to a violent altercation involving sarpanch Lakshmi Devi and her neighbour in Azamgarh district. The video of the incident has gone viral. Key Points

India Today

8 killed in cracker unit blast in Tamil Nadu

Krishnagiri (TN): Eight persons, three of them women, were killed in a blast at a cracker unit in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri district on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to kin of the deceased. PTI Key Points

The Tribune India

Gautam Budh Nagar DM inspects flood-hit areas at Hindon river banks

The water level of the Hindon River fell slightly on Tuesday and was recorded at 201.10 metres, down from 201.15 metres on Monday Key Points

Hindustan Times

Focus of rain-battered North India shifts to relief, rescue

The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that Shimla, Sirmaur and Kinnaur districts of Himachal may experience moderate-to-high flash floods in the next few days. According to state authorities, 31 people have been killed in three days in landslides and floods, which blocked nearly 1,300 roads and damaged 40 major bridges. Key Points

Economic Times

Elections should happen with ballots, not bullets: Bengal Governor as violence spirals

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose urged people and political parties to stop bloodshed amid widespread violence in Bengal today on polling day. The West Bengal Governor said elections should happen with ballots and not with bullets. Key Points

India Today

2 killed in road accidents in Reasi, Ramban districts

One man died and two others were injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge in Reasi district. Another driver died when his tanker veered off the road in Ramban district. Key Points

Hindustan Times

9 killed, several houses burnt as fresh violence erupts in Manipur

Fresh violence was reported from some areas of Manipur on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of nine people. Five others, who were injured in the violence were admitted to the hospital. Key Points

India Today

Encounter between Naxals, security forces in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur; explosions, gunshots heard

Explosions and gunshots were heard in thge jungles of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh after an encounter broke out between Naxals and security forces. Search operations in the area were on. Key Points

India Today

Tensions escalate in Uttarakhand after alleged abduction bid of a minor

Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan, a right-wing group has allegedly pasted posters across Uttarkashi district asking Muslims, the minority in the area, to leave town. They will also be holding a mahapanchayat on June 15. Key Points

The Hindu

'Our family is devastated': 3 brothers lose lives in Odisha train crash

Three brothers from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district were killed in the train crash in Odisha's Balasore. They came home a few days back and were going back to Tamil Nadu. Key Points

India Today

Board of School Education Haryana: Girls shine in Class 10 exams; blacksmith’s daughter tops Panchkula

Girls dominated top positions in the district in the Class 10 exams of the Board of School Education Haryana the results of which were announced on Tuesday. The rural schools performed better with 62.40% pass percentage as compared to 47.48% pass percentage of urban schools. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Edu panel head held over bribe charges, suspended by BJP

According to people familiar with the matter, Sarita Vasava allegedly demanded 5 per cent of Rs. 6.84 lakh. Key Points

The Indian Express

Missing names in voters’ list under probe: Lucknow poll official

The development came after the district magistrate chaired a meeting at Ramabai Ambedkar Rally Ground on Thursday evening. He reportedly directed officials concerned to provide him a detailed report about the possible anomalies in the list. Key Points

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Elections 2023: Nearly 21 pc vote in first four hours of polling

A voter turnout of 8.26 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of polling in Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections on Wednesday, according to Election Commission data. The highest percentage was in the coastal district of Udupi (13.28 per cent) and the lowest in Chamarajanagar district (5.75 per cent) till 9 am. Key Points

Economic Times