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The Chitradurga court will frame charges against Kannada actor Darshan, Pavithra Gowda, and other accused on November 3 in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case.The Renukaswamy murder case has entered a crucial phase, with the court announcing that charges against Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, actress Pavithra Gowda, and other accused will be formally framed on November 3.During Friday’s hearing, all the accused appeared before the court via video conference from jail. The presiding judge stated that the framing of charges was scheduled for the day but was postponed after Darshan’s counsel, Advocate Sunil Kumar, sought a short extension.Also Read:Court adjourns Darshan-Renukaswamy…

The murder of Dularchand Yadav on October 30 in Bihar’s Mokama Assembly constituency has heightened political tensions in the region amid an already heated election campaign. Yadav, a well-known local figure and a supporter of Jan Suraaj candidate Piyush Priyadarshi, was shot dead during a violent confrontation between rival groups while campaigning. Once a close aide of RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, Dularchand was a significant political influencer in the Mokama Tal area, especially during the 1990s when the RJD was at its peak. Known for his organizational strength at the grassroots level, he was instrumental in mobilizing local support…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom On Friday, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) unveiled its joint manifesto for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, outlining a series of major promises aimed at employment generation, women’s empowerment, agricultural reform, and infrastructure development. The announcement was made at a press conference held at Hotel Maurya in Gandhi Maidan, Patna. Top Leaders Present  The event was attended by BJP National President JP Nadda, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Bihar BJP State President Dilip Jaiswal, and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Chief Ministers Nitish Kumar, Sanjay Kumar Jha, and Lalan Singh…

Gyeongju, Oct 31 (IANS) World leaders gathered at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Friday as they seek ways to boost resilience and spur growth amid global trade uncertainties, with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung calling for “cooperation and solidarity” among APEC member economies. The two-day gathering has brought together the leaders of 21 APEC member economies, guest nations and representatives of international organisations, with discussions on sustaining free trade and bolstering regional economic integration topping the agenda. During the first session, which will be run under the theme of “Towards a More Connected Resilient Region and Beyond,”…

Patna: The NDAmembers in Bihar jointly released their manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ in Patna on Friday in the high-stakes assembly elections.Union Minister and BJP chief JP Nadda, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Union Minister and Hindustan Awam Morcha (Secular) custodian Jitan Ram Manjhi, Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan, Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha and other key leaders jointly released NDA’s manifesto. In the manifesto, the NDA has promised to provide over 1 crore government jobs and employment opportunities, conduct a skills census to provide skills-based employment, and establish mega skill centers in every district,…

Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom In a major pre-election development, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) launched its joint election manifesto, titled ‘Sankalp Patra’, at a formal event held in Patna on Friday morning at 9:30 AM. The release ceremony was led by Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda, with the presence of top leaders from all five alliance partners. Key figures attending included Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) National President Nitish Kumar, Union Minister and BJP’s Bihar election in-charge Dharmendra Pradhan, Hindustani Awam Morcha (Secular) founder Jitan Ram Manjhi, Lok Janshakti Party…

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Families of the scores of people killed in a deadly gang raid by Rio de Janeiro police began burying the dead on Thursday, with residents left reeling by the scenes of carnage and livid at law enforcement whom they accuse of excessive force, torture and extrajudicial killings.In the Vila Cruzeiro favela, where the bodies were lined up next to one another a day prior, many voiced their shock, grief and anger as government ministers and lawmakers came to hear the demands of the community.At least 132 people were killed during Tuesday’s operation, including four policemen,…

The Karnataka High Court Thursday granted an interim stay in the investigation into the alleged Dharmasthala burials case after a group of activists who had backed the complainant approached the court against the probe.The matter was heard by a bench of Justice Mohammad Nawaz. In their petition, the activists requested the quashing of the case and the Special Investigation Team (SIT) notices issued to them in connection with it. The petitioners in the matter are Girish Mattennavar, Mahesh Thimarody, Jayanth T, and Vittala Gowda. Story continues below this ad A former RSS worker, Thimarody sheltered the Dharmasthala complainant C N…

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Latvian Parliament voted Thursday to withdraw from the Istanbul Convention, a treaty aimed at supporting women who are victims of violence, after a 13-hour session of intense debate.The Council of Europe treaty entered into force in Latvia in 2024 and is meant to standardize support for women who are victims of violence, including domestic abuse. However, ultra-conservative groups and political parties across Europe have criticized the treaty, arguing that it promotes “gender ideology,” encourages sexual experimentation and harms children.In September, opposition lawmakers in Latvia initiated a process to potentially withdraw from the treaty. They were…

The BJP government in Uttar Pradesh has started looking into the feasibility of carving a new district out of Aligarh and Bulandshahr districts following a request from former chief minister Kalyan Singh’s son, Rajveer Singh.Officials said that directions in this regard were given to the District Magistrates of Aligarh and Bulandshahr to conduct a survey and submit their report to the State Revenue Department about the feasibility of creating a new district. Recently, BJP leader and former Etah MP Rajveer Singh demanded that a new district be carved out by including the Atrauli area of Aligarh, the birthplace of Kalyan…