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After the introduction of a new state unit and sub-committees, the Jharkhand Congress found itself in hot water as internal conflicts surfaced. MLA Radha Krishna Kishore openly challenged the rise of 'dubious' figures within the party and expressed concern over the dismissal of a significant leader, suggesting nepotism might have influenced decisions in Bokaro.

Indian companies are set to invest over $20.5 billion dollars in the United States in various sectors including technology, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. "Twelve Indian firms alone announced 1.1 billion dollars in new investments today and these partnerships are creating American jobs and strengthening supply chains," US ambassador to India Sergio Gor said.

Kerala & TN, to Assam & Bengal, each of the four big states where voting has concluded is a perfect example – via language, culture, politics – of India’s innate ability to live with differences

Over 287 candidates, including Donald Trump, are vying for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee Secretary noted significant renewal among nominees, emphasizing the prize's enduring relevance amidst global conflicts. While nominations are confidential, leaders from Cambodia, Israel, and Pakistan have reportedly put Trump forward, though this doesn't guarantee an endorsement.

Swati Maliwal, once a close Arvind Kejriwal aide, now leads a significant AAP exodus to the BJP. Citing ideological drift and internal democracy's collapse, Maliwal's move follows a personal rupture after accusing a CM aide of assault. Her journey from loyalist to fierce critic culminates in a move that could reshape AAP's parliamentary presence, mirroring other early leaders' sidelining.

The 40-year-old, who is Bengal’s highest run-scorer in first-class cricket with 10,195 runs, served as minister of state for sports in the Mamata Banerjee-led government. The government completed its 15-year term before the BJP won the latest assembly elections on Monday.

Officials from the Election Commission and the Indian Information Service briefed the delegates on various aspects of the electoral process.

Hansraj College has suspended approximately 30 students, including four Students' Union office-bearers, for alleged defamation and misconduct during the annual fest. The administration cited social media posts and disruptive behavior as reasons for the disciplinary action. The Delhi University Students' Union has condemned the move as an attack on student democracy.

Jean Paul-Sartre once said: Freedom is what you do with what’s been done to you, and America – with its freedom from Britain and other colonial powers – develop its own peculiarities, one of which is the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, a night where the press and the White House ostensibly bury their differences over a few shots. Normally those shots are jokes like Obama’s anger translator or Reagan dialling in after an assassination attempt, but this year they came from the barrel of a deranged gunman who had managed to waltz past security.