BJP Leader's Son Arrested in Navi Mumbai for Selling Hydro Ganja Sourced from Thailand 2
The Navi Mumbai Police’s Anti-Narcotics Cell has arrested Keyur Jayesh Gogri, 29, the son of Beena Gogri, National President of the BJP’s Bharat Raksha Manch, for allegedly selling hydro ganja smuggled from Thailand.
A raid conducted at Gogri’s residence in Sector 19, Kharghar, led to the seizure of 800 milligrams of hydro ganja worth ₹5,000, along with plastic packets, a crusher, and a weighing scale.
Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigde raided the Shivsai Building on October 30. A further search of Gogri’s car revealed additional quantities of hydro ganja hidden under the seat.
According to investigators, the drug was smuggled from Thailand through illegal channels by two of Gogri’s associates. During interrogation, Gogri reportedly confessed that he sourced the ganja from his friend Sharikh, a resident of Bhandup, and occasionally from Noman, who lives in Ulwe. He also admitted to planning to sell the contraband to local youths in Kharghar.
Following the seizure, a case was registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Kharghar Police Station, and Gogri was taken into custody.
Police have now intensified their search for Sharikh and Noman, believed to be part of a Thailand-based drug trafficking network. “The seized hydro ganja has a clear international trail connected to Thailand. We are tracing the two other suspects involved in this smuggling network,” said Senior Police Inspector Sandeep Nigde.
Stalin Dares PM Modi to Speak in Tamil Nadu, Accuses Him of 'Vote Politics' 4
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin launched a fierce attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of indulging in “vote politics” during his recent speech in Bihar. He also questioned whether the prime minister had the “courage” to make such remarks in Tamil Nadu.
Stalin claimed that PM Modi had referred to Tamil Nadu as a place merely meant for visitors to reside. “Does he have the courage to speak like that in Tamil Nadu?” Stalin asked, addressing a gathering at party MP A. Mani’s family function on Monday.
Declaring that no amount of conspiracies, slander, or fake news would derail his party, Stalin asserted, “No matter what anyone does, I can assure you that the DMK will form the government again in 2026.”
The chief minister said the DMK was determined to free Tamil Nadu from the clutches of the AIADMK, accusing the opposition party of hypocrisy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Referring to the all-party meeting on the SIR exercise held on November 2—which was boycotted by both the BJP and the AIADMK—Stalin accused AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami of “double standards.”
He said it was the duty of all political parties to oppose the SIR exercise, which he described as one that “snatches away the voting rights of the people of Tamil Nadu and buries democracy.”
13 Killed, 10 Injured as Speeding Dumper Turns Jaipur Road Into Tragedy 6
A busy road in Jaipur’s Harmada area turned into a horrific scene on Monday afternoon when a speeding dumper truck ploughed through at least 17 vehicles, killing 13 people and injuring 10 others.
The tragedy unfolded near Loha Mandi when the truck, allegedly driven by an intoxicated driver, sped down a 300-metre stretch, crushing cars, motorbikes, and pedestrians before ramming into a trailer. Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as “a massacre,” with bodies strewn across the highway and mangled vehicles piled up.
Local shopkeeper Mahesh Sharma said, “People were pulling out one body after another from the wrecked cars. Some were trapped, others lay lifeless on the road. It was chaos, screams, and blood everywhere.”
Jaipur District Collector Jitendra Soni confirmed that 13 people lost their lives, while 10 others are being treated at the trauma centre of SMS Hospital. Several victims remain in critical condition.
According to officials, the dumper came from Road No. 14 towards the Loha Mandi petrol pump and rammed into everything in its path. CCTV footage captured the truck moving at over 100 kmph, crushing vehicles and motorcyclists.
Additional Police Commissioner Rajiv Pachar said the driver was arrested after locals chased him down. “Preliminary evidence suggests reckless driving. We will confirm intoxication after his medical examination,” he said.
Among the victims were members of a family from Agra who were returning from Khatushyamji after offering prayers. “Our car was parked when the dumper hit it from behind. Five of us were injured,” said survivor Nanji Bhai.
Another victim, Mahendra (38), a weaver from Jaipur, died along with his niece Bhanu (5). His elder niece Varsha (19) is in critical condition. They were returning to Sikar after Diwali celebrations when the accident occurred.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the loss of lives, calling the incident “heart-wrenching.” He directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured.
The horrific crash sparked protests in the area, with residents demanding stricter enforcement of road safety and speed control measures.
This is the second major accident in Rajasthan in just two days. On Sunday evening, 15 people, including 10 women and four children, were killed in Phalodi when a tempo traveller rammed into a stationary trailer truck.
Bengal's Battle Over Ballots: Voter List Revision Sparks Political Firestorm Ahead of 2026 Polls 8
The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls begins in West Bengal on Tuesday, igniting a political clash between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
What is normally a routine administrative exercise has turned into a political flashpoint, with the BJP hailing the SIR as a move toward transparency, while the TMC has accused the poll body of acting under BJP pressure to manipulate the voter rolls. Both parties see the revision as the first major test before the state heads to polls next year.
The BJP claims that West Bengal’s voter rolls are riddled with fake entries, alleging that over 40 lakh duplicate or bogus names existed during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party expects the revision to eliminate “at least one crore” such names. “Those who thrived on ghost voters and bogus ballots are panicking,” BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya said.
The TMC, meanwhile, has mobilised its grassroots machinery to monitor every step of the revision process, vowing to protect genuine voters. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading a rally in Kolkata on Tuesday, accusing the Election Commission of conducting a politically motivated exercise aimed at disenfranchising minorities and marginalised groups.
TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has ordered the appointment of booth-level agents (BLAs) at all 84,000 polling booths to “shadow” booth-level officers (BLOs) during verification. He has also set up constituency-level war rooms and warned that any arbitrary deletions would trigger mass protests, even threatening to bring “one lakh people to Delhi” if names are unfairly removed.
The BJP has accused the TMC of resorting to intimidation tactics and using its “booth muscle” to obstruct a clean-up of the rolls. “The TMC fears losing its illegal vote bank,” a BJP leader alleged.
The SIR, which runs from November 4 to December 4, involves house-to-house verification by BLOs. The Election Commission has trained over 80,000 officers and rolled out a 16-point guideline with a dedicated mobile app to track operations. However, the exercise has faced logistical challenges, with teachers deputed as BLOs protesting their absence being marked in school registers and demanding central protection while visiting volatile areas.
TMC leaders have claimed that four individuals have died by suicide fearing the loss of their voting rights, though the BJP dismissed these claims as “manufactured melodrama.”
Observers say the SIR has evolved into a symbolic tug-of-war between Bengal’s two dominant forces — the BJP’s administrative push backed by central agencies, and the TMC’s formidable booth-level organisation.
“The real contest is not just for votes, but for control,” said a Kolkata-based political analyst. “This revision will test not only the integrity of Bengal’s voter list but the strength of both political machines.”
The enumeration will conclude with the publication of draft rolls on December 9. Objections can be filed until January 8, and the final list is expected on February 7 — just two months before the 2026 Assembly elections.
In West Bengal’s fiercely contested politics, every voter name counts — and this time, the fight begins not at the ballot box, but at the doorstep.
Coimbatore Horror: Three Men Arrested for Gang-Raping 20-Year-Old Student Near Airport, Injured in Police Encounter 10
The Coimbatore Police have arrested three men accused of gang-raping a 20-year-old college student near Coimbatore International Airport, Commissioner Saravana Sundar confirmed on Tuesday.
The accused — identified as Guna, Karuppasamy, and Karthik alias Kaleeswaran — were shot in the leg during an encounter while attempting to escape police custody. They were later admitted to the Coimbatore Government Hospital for treatment. A head constable also sustained injuries during the exchange, officials said.
The shocking incident took place on Sunday night when the victim and her male friend were attacked by the trio in a secluded area near the airport. According to police, the assailants arrived in a vehicle, assaulted the victim’s friend, and kidnapped the student before sexually assaulting her. The traumatised victim was later found abandoned, while her friend, upon regaining consciousness, immediately alerted authorities. Police then launched a rescue operation and apprehended the suspects.
The crime has sparked public outrage across Tamil Nadu. BJP Mahila Morcha National President Vanathi Srinivasan visited the crime scene and criticised the police for terming the area “remote.” She argued that the location, contrary to police claims, is easily accessible and surrounded by residential colonies.
“We are standing at the spot where the incident took place. The car window was broken, and she was dragged away to a nearby location. This is not a remote area; people live close by. It’s alarming that such anti-social activities are allowed here,” she told ANI, demanding stricter surveillance and safety measures for women.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s General Secretary, Aadhav Arjuna, also condemned the attack, expressing deep concern over women’s safety in Tamil Nadu. He described the crime as “shocking and unacceptable” and urged swift and stern action against the culprits.
“The news that a college student in Coimbatore has become a victim of gang rape and violence has caused immense shock. This reflects the unsafe environment where women cannot move freely even in urban areas,” he said in a statement on X.
The accused are currently under police custody, and further investigation into the case is underway.
Trump, Xi Seal Historic US-China Trade Deal in Seoul, Easing Global Tensions 12
In a landmark diplomatic breakthrough, US President Donald J. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have struck a comprehensive economic and trade agreement during high-level talks in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The deal, announced late Friday, is being hailed by the White House as a “massive victory” for American workers, farmers, and national security.
The agreement aims to curb the flow of deadly fentanyl precursors, ease China’s grip on critical minerals, and reopen lucrative agricultural exports — potentially preventing a deeper US-China economic standoff. “This historic agreement puts American families first, rebalancing trade while safeguarding our economic strength,” said a White House statement.
Under the deal, Beijing has pledged to halt shipments of fentanyl precursors to North America, lift export curbs on rare earth minerals such as gallium and graphite, and suspend retaliatory tariffs on key US farm products including soybeans, corn, and beef. China will also resume large-scale agricultural imports, committing to purchase at least 12 million metric tons of US soybeans by the end of 2025 and 25 million tons annually through 2028.
In return, Washington will ease certain tariffs on Chinese goods, including a 10% reduction on imports linked to fentanyl flows, while suspending new trade restrictions until late 2026. The US will also pause the implementation of end-user controls on Chinese affiliates and continue trilateral cooperation with Japan and South Korea to revive shipbuilding and maritime industries.
The Seoul announcement capped Trump’s week-long Asia tour, which included fresh trade frameworks with Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, and a major minerals deal with Japan. The White House described the tour as “a series of historic wins” that reassert US economic leadership across the Indo-Pacific.
Analysts say the agreement could help stabilize global markets and thaw strained US-China relations, though skepticism remains over China’s long-term compliance and the durability of tariff suspensions heading into the 2026 election cycle.
Kishore Tiwari Quits Shiv Sena (UBT) Over Possible Alliance with Raj Thackeray’s MNS 14
Farm activist Kishore Tiwari has resigned from the Shiv Sena (UBT), expressing strong opposition to a possible alliance between Uddhav Thackeray’s faction and Raj Thackeray’s Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS).
In a statement released on Monday, Tiwari alleged that the MNS has long been against Hindi-speaking people, linguistic minorities, and Muslims—communities he described as the “main backbone of the Maha Vikas Aghadi and the Opposition INDIA bloc.”
Tiwari said he submitted his resignation from the party’s primary membership on Sunday, adding that he could not support any political alignment that threatens communal and linguistic harmony in Maharashtra.
He claimed that in the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) won 20 seats, and in at least 10 of them, the support of Hindi-speaking, Muslim, Dalit, and OBC voters played a decisive role.
Tiwari, who was removed as the Sena (UBT) spokesperson earlier this year, said he had previously written an open letter to Uddhav Thackeray urging him not to ally with his cousin Raj Thackeray. He accused the MNS chief of running a divisive agenda against non-Marathi people and Muslims.
“My appeal was ignored, and therefore, for the sake of linguistic unity, social harmony, and national interest, I have decided to part ways with the Shiv Sena (UBT),” Tiwari said.
Previously, Tiwari had been appointed by the state government as head of a task force on farmer suicides and agricultural reforms but was later removed from the post.
India Women's Cricket Team Unveils Secret Anthem After Historic World Cup Triumph Over South Africa 16
India’s women’s cricket team celebrated their historic ICC Women’s World Cup victory by unveiling a long-kept secret—their official team anthem—after defeating South Africa by 52 runs at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday night.
Batter Jemimah Rodrigues revealed that the team had vowed to release the anthem only if they won the World Cup. “We decided this four years back that we would only reveal the team song when we win the World Cup, and tonight’s the night,” Rodrigues said in a video shared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
The celebratory song, performed by players, coaches, and support staff, featured powerful lines: “Naa lega koi panga, kar denge hum danga, rahega sabse upar, humara tiranga.”
Batting first, India set a formidable target of 299. South Africa looked strong early in the chase but crumbled after spinner Deepti Sharma’s match-turning spell. From 209 for 5, the Proteas were dismissed for 246. Deepti ended with impressive figures of 5 for 39, while Shafali Verma and Sree Charani claimed crucial wickets.
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt fought valiantly with a 101-run knock but found little support from her teammates as India stormed to victory and claimed their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup title.
In an emotional gesture, captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana presented the trophy to former legends Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami, honouring their invaluable contributions to Indian women’s cricket. Nearly 40,000 fans witnessed the historic moment at the packed Navi Mumbai stadium, as chants of “India! India!” echoed through the night.
India Launches Its Heaviest Communication Satellite GSAT-7R, A 'Shiny Example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat': ISRO Chief 18
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday successfully launched the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03), India’s heaviest communication satellite, marking a major milestone in the nation’s space and defence capabilities. The launch took place from the second launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 5:26 PM. The satellite was placed precisely into its intended orbit by the LVM3-M5 (Baahubali) rocket.
Weighing 4,410 kg, the multi-band communication satellite is designed to provide services across India and the adjoining oceanic region. It is expected to operate for at least 15 years. The indigenously developed satellite will significantly boost the Indian Navy’s space-based communication and maritime domain awareness capabilities, featuring advanced technologies tailored to operational needs.
Commending the successful mission, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan hailed the CMS-03 as “another shiny example of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” crediting the achievement to the relentless efforts of ISRO teams across multiple centres despite challenging weather conditions. “The CMS-03 satellite is a multi-band communication satellite with coverage over a wide oceanic region, including the Indian landmass. It incorporates a host of new technologies and is designed to provide services for at least 15 years. The entire ISRO team deserves high praise for executing this complex mission flawlessly,” he said.
Narayanan revealed that ISRO had conducted a crucial in-flight experiment involving the indigenously developed C-25 cryogenic stage, successfully igniting the thrust chamber after satellite deployment. This achievement, he said, would pave the way for future mission flexibility, allowing multiple satellite placements in varied orbits.
Highlighting the performance of the LVM3-M5 rocket, Narayanan said the vehicle had lifted 4,410 kg to an elliptical orbit—its highest payload ever—exceeding its standard 4,000 kg capacity to Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). “All eight launches of the LVM3 have been successful, making it a 100% reliable vehicle. The same launcher is earmarked for our upcoming Gaganyatri-2 mission,” he added.
The CMS-03 satellite marks a significant leap in India’s drive to modernize naval communications through indigenous innovation. With expanded coverage over the Indian Ocean Region, it will strengthen the Navy’s network-centric operations, improve real-time coordination, and enhance India’s strategic space capabilities.
ISRO’s accomplishment reinforces India’s growing self-reliance in space technology and underscores its steady march toward becoming a global leader in space exploration under the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Jain Monk Launches Hunger Strike Over Dadar Kabutarkhana Closure in Mumbai 20
Jain monk Nileshchandra Vijay on Monday began a protest at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, opposing the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) decision to shut down the Dadar Kabutarkhana — a site where the Jain community has traditionally fed pigeons for decades.
Before starting his indefinite fast near the BMC headquarters, the monk told reporters that his demand was simple — the restoration of the historic Kabutarkhana, which holds deep religious and cultural significance for the community.
The protest comes in response to the civic body’s recent move to allow controlled pigeon feeding only at four alternate locations — Worli Reservoir, Lokhandwala Back Road mangroves in Andheri West, the Airoli-Mulund check post area, and Gorai ground in Borivali West. The BMC has clarified that feeding will be allowed only between 7 am and 9 am, with non-governmental organisations managing the sites. It also termed the arrangement temporary until the expert committee’s recommendations and court orders are received.
Criticising the decision, Vijay said the alternate sites were too far from Dadar. “The sites are 4 to 9 kilometres away. Will pigeons fly that far? The administration should have chosen a site within two kilometres of the existing Kabutarkhana,” he argued.
Drawing parallels with other public movements, he said, “If Manoj Jarange can protest for his community, why can’t I protest for the welfare of animals? If I’m asked to leave Azad Maidan, I’ll continue my fast at Dadar Kabutarkhana itself.”
The monk demanded that the BMC permit feeding at Dadar for two hours each in the morning and evening, similar to the alternate sites. He also said the Jain community was ready to raise funds to purchase land if the civic body allotted a new location.
“The Kabutarkhana is over a hundred years old — it’s the pigeons’ home, and we have a moral duty to protect it,” he said, adding that since the closure, the pigeon population had declined drastically. “More than one lakh pigeons have died since the feeding stopped. Community volunteers now treat around 50 to 60 injured or sick pigeons daily.”
Vijay emphasised that his agitation would remain peaceful. “We are protesting for the pigeons — they are messengers of peace,” he said.
Earlier, the Jain community had staged demonstrations across Mumbai after the BMC closed pigeon-feeding enclosures following a Bombay High Court order. While many residents supported the move citing health concerns from pigeon droppings, Jain groups expressed deep anguish over what they described as an assault on religious tradition.
Tensions first escalated in August when community members tore down tarpaulin covers installed by the civic body at Dadar Kabutarkhana. The BMC, however, refused to reverse its decision. Jain monks even organised a prayer meeting for pigeons that reportedly died after the closure, urging the government to reopen the site.
Meanwhile, local groups like Aamhi Girgaonkar have backed the ban, holding placards that read “Kabutar Go Back to Marwad Rajasthan,” arguing that human health must take precedence over religious custom.
