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Who is Pia Dandiya? Indian-origin Democrat wins US House election from Florida

India, Nov. 4 -- Indian-origin Democrat Pia Dandiya defeated Republican candidate Casey Askar in Florida's 22nd Congressional District, securing a seat in the US House of Representatives. Florida's 2... Read More


Muslim cleric issues 'fatwa' against Omar Abdullah-Nidhi Razdan marriage

India, Nov. 4 -- A senior Muslim cleric has issued a fatwa (Islamic decree) declaring the marriage between Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan 'invalid' under Is... Read More


Congress youth wing suspends 80 leaders over Ramlila Maidan rally absence; number may hit 500

India, Nov. 4 -- The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has suspended more than 80 office-bearers across several states for skipping the INDIA bloc's rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1, with the n... Read More


Democrats projected to win US House majority in major setback for Trump

India, Nov. 4 -- With polls closed, voting concluded on Wednesday, with early projections indicating that Democrats are poised to win a majority in the US House of Representatives. Citing CBS, the BB... Read More


'Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am': Rahul Gandhi attacks AAP over Punjab's drug crisis

India, Nov. 4 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday, accusing Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of failing to tackle the state's drug... Read More


Iran allows Indian ships free passage through Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions

India, Nov. 4 -- Iran has exempted ships from India, China, Iraq and Qatar from restrictions on passage through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing maritime movement for t... Read More


Owaisi hails Abdul El-Sayed's US Senate victory, says next 'Abdul' will win in UP

India, Nov. 4 -- A Muslim candidate's historic victory in the United States Senate has given AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi fresh ammunition to push his campaign for independent Muslim political leaders... Read More


Alia Bhatt's Rs.14,500 saree and stunning silver blouse steal the show at Ramayana premiere

Mumbai/IBNS, Nov. 4 -- Bollywood star Alia Bhatt turned heads at the grand premiere of Ramayana: Part 1 in Mumbai, making a striking fashion statement in a sea-green saree as she extended her support ... Read More


CDS announces two-year service extension for Agniveer scheme

New Delhi/IBNS, Nov. 4 -- The Centre has extended the service period of Agniveers by two years, potentially increasing their tenure under the Agnipath scheme from four to six years, Chief of Defence S... Read More


US President Trump congratulates Democrats after midterm setback, says he is ready to work with them

India, Nov. 4 -- US President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats on their strong performance in the midterm elections and said he was ready to work with them for the good of the country. "My messag... Read More