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Mira Sen has covered Indian politics and national developments for over a decade, closely tracking elections, national parties, policymakers, on-the-ground developments — and their impact on citizens.

Who was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Brave IAF pilot who died in Tejas plane crash at Dubai Air Show

INDIA

Who was Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Brave IAF pilot who died in Tejas plane crash at Dubai Air Show

34-year-old Wing Commander Namansh Syal was a resident of Nagrota Bagwan in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh.

Four decades after going missing, Himachal man finds his way home thanks to his head injury

INDIA

Four decades after going missing, Himachal man finds his way home thanks to his head injury

Back in 1980, Rikhi was working at a hotel in Haryana's Yamunanagar when he met with a major road accident during a trip to Ambala. He sustained a head injury and went missing.

Respect on display: PM Modi receives unique welcome in South Africa ahead of G20 Summit

INDIA

Respect on display: PM Modi receives unique welcome in South Africa ahead of G20 Summit

Upon his arrival at Waterkloof Air Force Base (AFB) in Gauteng, the performers, dressed in traditional attires, got down on the ground and welcomed the prime minister with folded hands and heads bowed down.

'Making a group not in my blood': DK Shivakumar responds to speculation around Karnataka CM's post

INDIA

'Making a group not in my blood': DK Shivakumar responds to speculation around Karnataka CM's post

Back in 2023, there were some reports that a compromise had been reached based on a "rotational chief minister formula," according to which Shivakumar will become CM after two-and-a-half years.

They wanted regime change like in Bangladesh, Nepal: Delhi Police tells SC during Umar Khalid's bail hearing

INDIA

They wanted regime change like in Bangladesh, Nepal: Delhi Police tells SC during Umar Khalid's bail hearing

The top court was hearing the bail pleas filed by accused Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shadab Ahmed and Mohd Saleem Khan.

'Swadeshi interpretation' adopted by Supreme Court in Presidential Reference opinion, says CJI BR Gavai

INDIA

'Swadeshi interpretation' adopted by Supreme Court in Presidential Reference opinion, says CJI BR Gavai

A five-judge Constitution bench, in its unanimous opinion on the Presidential Reference, held that "indefinite delay" by the Governors will be open to "limited judicial scrutiny".

NIA arrests four more in Red Fort blast case; total held rises to six as probe continues

INDIA

NIA arrests four more in Red Fort blast case; total held rises to six as probe continues

NIA arrested four more prime accused in the November 10 Red Fort blast, taking total arrests to six. Three are doctors, one a preacher.

Who is Anmol Bishnoi? Gangster wanted in Baba Siddique, Sidhu Moosewala murder cases

INDIA

Who is Anmol Bishnoi? Gangster wanted in Baba Siddique, Sidhu Moosewala murder cases

Anmol is the younger brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused of running a global criminal syndicate despite being in prison.

'Forget politics, will leave Bihar if...': Prashant Kishor's fresh challenge for Nitish Kumar govt

INDIA

'Forget politics, will leave Bihar if...': Prashant Kishor's fresh challenge for Nitish Kumar govt

Prashant Kishor accepted responsibility for the party’s disappointing performance but insisted the setback would not force him to retreat from politics.

Congress issues show-cause notices to 43 leaders for anti-party activities during Bihar elections

INDIA

Congress issues show-cause notices to 43 leaders for anti-party activities during Bihar elections

The committee pointed out that discipline and unity are high priorities for the party, and any act damaging these will be taken seriously.

Congress to hold massive rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on 'SIR' issue

INDIA

Congress to hold massive rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on 'SIR' issue

Congress MP KC Venugopal said, "...In the first week of December, Congress will hold a massive rally on this issue (SIR) in Ramlila Maidan."

Bihar results spark row: RJD claims mandate ‘doesn’t match ground mood’, signals court move

INDIA

Bihar results spark row: RJD claims mandate ‘doesn’t match ground mood’, signals court move

RJD questions Bihar election results, alleging irregularities in EVMs and considering a court challenge after the NDA won 202 of 243 seats.

EC rejects Congress charge of ‘extra voters’, explains why 3 lakh names were added after the roll was frozen

INDIA

EC rejects Congress charge of ‘extra voters’, explains why 3 lakh names were added after the roll was frozen

EC rejects Congress allegation of voter-roll mismatch in Bihar, says 3 lakh electors added legally before nomination deadlines. Here’s what changed.

Star power falls flat: RJD’s Khesari Lal move costs Chapra seat

INDIA

Star power falls flat: RJD’s Khesari Lal move costs Chapra seat

Khesari finished with 79,245 votes, losing from BJP’s Chhoti Kumari, who won the seat with 86,845 votes, a margin of 7,600 votes.

Bihar Elections: Mamata Banerjee should be 'face' of INDIA bloc to counter BJP, says TMC

INDIA

Bihar Elections: Mamata Banerjee should be 'face' of INDIA bloc to counter BJP, says TMC

Bandyopadhyay dismissed suggestions that the BJP’s strong performance in neighbouring Bihar could translate into gains in Bengal.

PM Modi predicts split in Congress after historic triumph in Bihar elections

INDIA

PM Modi predicts split in Congress after historic triumph in Bihar elections

PM Modi said that members within the Congress have grown discontented with what he called the "Muslim League Maoist Congress," predicting another split in the party.

New CCTV footage shows exact moment car exploded on busy road near Red Fort | Watch

INDIA

New CCTV footage shows exact moment car exploded on busy road near Red Fort | Watch

The new CCTV footage showed the exact moment the car exploded, catching nearby commuters unaware and plunging the area into chaos.

Delhi blast linked to posters found in Srinagar on Oct 19: Source

INDIA

Delhi blast linked to posters found in Srinagar on Oct 19: Source

The posters were found in an area under the Naugaum police post in the Jammu and Kashmir summer capital.

Delhi Red Fort blast: Suspect went underground 3 days before explosion

INDIA

Delhi Red Fort blast: Suspect went underground 3 days before explosion

The white Hyundai i20 used in the blast was allegedly being driven by Dr Umar Nabi, who reportedly hails from Pulwama.

200 cops, 100 CCTVs: Delhi Police raid hotels through the night after Red Fort blast; four detained, question 13

INDIA

200 cops, 100 CCTVs: Delhi Police raid hotels through the night after Red Fort blast; four detained, question 13

After eight killed in Red Fort explosion, police teams raided hotels across Paharganj and Daryaganj through the night, questioning several suspects.

Bihar Assembly Polls Phase 2: Key contestants and constituencies

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Bihar Assembly Polls Phase 2: Key contestants and constituencies

A total of 122 constituencies across 20 districts are going to the polls today. In the first phase, polling was held in 121 seats across 18 districts. In this phase, a total of 1,302 candidates are in the fight, 136 (about 10 per cent) of them women.

Seconds before the Red Fort explosion, what CCTV footage revealed about the i20’s final journey

INDIA

Seconds before the Red Fort explosion, what CCTV footage revealed about the i20’s final journey

Delhi Red Fort car blast: CCTV footage tracks i20’s route before explosion; eight killed as Delhi Police probe Pulwama and Faridabad module links.

Delhi blast: Police register case under UAPA, Explosives Act

INDIA

Delhi blast: Police register case under UAPA, Explosives Act

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that a blast occurred in a Hyundai i20 car at the Subhash Marg traffic signal near the Red Fort in Delhi at 7 pm on Monday.

Security beefed up at Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu city after Red Fort blast

INDIA

Security beefed up at Vaishno Devi shrine, Jammu city after Red Fort blast

DIG Jammu-Kathua Shiv Kumar Sharma carried out a security inspection at night in Jammu city.

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