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Convoy of Former Tripura Chief Minister Attacked, Opposition Blames BJP Amid Rising Political Tensions

A convoy carrying former Tripura chief minister was attacked on the state’s political circuit on Wednesday, triggering a sharp war of words between the ruling BJP and the opposition. CPI(M) and Congress said the incident reflected the BJP’s growing frustration as its support base weakens in Tripura, while also linking the episode to recent controversies surrounding the Election Commission of India.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump Rejects Iranian Offer to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Raising Fears of Wider Conflict and Energy Shock

US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to restore commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, dismissing Tehran's offer as unacceptable despite mounting economic pressure from the waterway's effective closure. The decision deepens uncertainty over a conflict that has already disrupted one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints, rattled oil and gas markets, and increased the likelihood of renewed military escalation.

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Energy, Power & CleanTech2h ago

Annpurna Devi Accuses Jharkhand Government of Opposing Mines Law to Shield Coal Theft

Union Minister Annpurna Devi launched a sharp attack on the Hemant Soren government, alleging that its opposition to the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act is aimed at enabling coal theft and protecting arbitrary state-level levies. She said the amendment would bring uniform taxation, attract investment and create jobs, while the Jharkhand government called the law a "black Bill" that undermines the state's rights over its minerals.

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National Governance & Policy2h ago

Kumaraswamy Urges Election Commission to Reveal Truth Behind Reported Internal Differences

Union Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on the Election Commission of India to publicly clarify reports of discord among its top leadership, saying the institution must protect its credibility by placing the facts before the people. His remarks came amid Congress protests alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar had taken several unilateral decisions despite objections from the other two Election Commissioners.

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National Governance & Policy3h ago

K.C. Venugopal Demands Removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar After Jiji Thomson's BJP Revelation

AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal has called former Chief Secretary Jiji Thomson's disclosure about Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar "extremely serious," alleging it exposes partisan conduct at the highest level of India's election machinery. Venugopal demanded Kumar's immediate removal, accusing him of undermining democracy and benefiting from BJP support while in service and after elevation to the top election post.

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National Governance & Policy6h ago

Mamata Backs Opposition Unity Over Demand to Remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday signaled support for a broader Opposition front against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, saying she would back any party that raises a common cause for the people regardless of political colour. Her remarks came as the INDIA bloc prepares to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid escalating tensions over the Election Commission and the special intensive revision exercise in West Bengal.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance6h ago

Government Says New UPI Merchant Fee Won't Hit Consumers as India Moves to Protect Digital Payments Growth

Government sources on Thursday said the proposed 0.4% merchant discount rate on certain UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 will be borne by merchants, not consumers, and will not flow into government coffers. The move, effective October 15, is aimed at building a sustainable revenue model for the digital payments ecosystem while keeping person-to-person UPI transfers free and shielding most small merchants from the charge.

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World Politics & Diplomacy12h ago

Lula Bans Online Gambling in Brazil Days Before Election, Framing Industry as a 'Cancer'

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has imposed a ban on online gambling just days before a presidential election in which he is seeking a fourth term, escalating a politically charged fight over betting, addiction and family finances. The move has drawn accusations of opportunism from the Bolsonaro camp and warnings from football clubs and the betting industry that the crackdown could damage sponsorship revenue and push demand underground.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health15m ago

Mississippi Police Say Black Mother Was Dead Before Body Was Hung in Tree, Calling Scene 'Staged'

Police in Jackson, Mississippi, say a 29-year-old Black mother of four was already dead before her body was placed hanging from a tree in what investigators now describe as a staged scene. The case, which has stirred anguish and fear in a state scarred by the history of racial violence, has led to multiple arrests as detectives say the killing was tied to a drug dispute.

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