China's President Xi Jinping has purged nine top generals, including the second-highest-ranking officer, in a significant crackdown on the military. Accused of "seriously violating party discipline" and a "total collapse of beliefs," these expulsions escalate Xi's anti-corruption and loyalty campaign ahead of key personnel changes.
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Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of deliberately politicizing Diwali and Hinduism. He alleged that Arvind Kejriwal banned firecrackers to appease a specific community and that AAP leaders have been criticizing the festival. Sirsa emphasized that Diwali is a Sanatan Hindu festival, not a BJP one, questioning the AAP's negative stance.
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) is set for a politically charged phase as the Election Committee announces the 2025-26 JNUSU election schedule. Polling on November 4 will decide key student leadership positions amid heightened campus activity. Media speculation suggests a fiercely contested election, with alliances and manifestos reflecting both campus concerns and broader socio-political currents.
India's Women's World Cup hopes hang by a thread after a narrow four-run loss to England. Chasing 289, India fell short despite strong performances from Mandhana and Harmanpreet. Now fourth, India must win their remaining matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh to secure a semifinal spot, with their fate also dependent on other results.
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Gujarat BJP conducted a major cabinet reshuffle, with 16 ministers resigning and a new 26-member cabinet sworn in, including Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi. This significant change comes ahead of crucial local body elections and nearly three years into Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's current term.
Indian refiners are reportedly set to halve their Russian oil imports, a White House official stated. However, Indian sources suggest this reduction hasn't materialized yet, with December/January data expected to show any change. Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs denied any recent conversation between PM Modi and US President Trump regarding this matter, emphasizing India's consumer-centric energy policy.
US forces destroyed a large drug-carrying submarine en route to the United States, preventing an estimated 25,000 potential overdose deaths. Two suspected traffickers were returned to Ecuador and Colombia for prosecution, while two others were killed in the strike. This action is part of a broader campaign against drug trafficking from Latin America.
Delhi-NCR faces Stage II of GRAP as air quality plummets to 'very poor'. Authorities have mandated intensified dust control, expanded public transport, and restricted diesel generator use. Daily road sweeping and water sprinkling are ordered, with increased parking fees to deter private vehicles. Residents voice concerns over recurring pollution.