- Imran Khan gets relief as the Bombay HC extended the deadline to leave India until November 2, when it will hear his challenge to an FRRO notice directing his deportation over an alleged protest-related offence.
- Karnataka’s final electoral roll recorded 4.54 crore voters after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), marking a reduction of nearly one crore from the original electorate, with 65.45 lakh voters classified as permanently shifted.
- Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from the Congress after the Indian Army debunked an AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks about Chinese control of Arunachal Pradesh territories to an Army officer.
- Israel voted in a crucial parliamentary election amid reports of missing and defaced ballot slips, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing a major leadership test.
- Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a world record for the highest scoring rate in a 100-plus opening partnership in men’s T20 internationals, powering India to a six-wicket win over New Zealand.
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Imran Khan gets relief as Bombay HC to hear ‘leave India’ plea on November 2
The Bombay High Court extended actor Imran Khan’s deadline to leave India until November 2 and scheduled a hearing on his challenge to an FRRO notice directing him to leave the country. Khan, who holds an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card, has argued that the notice violates his constitutional rights and was issued without giving him an opportunity to respond. The notice followed an FIR linked to an alleged protest in Mumbai on October 10 against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.Read full story
Karnataka loses nearly one crore voters after SIR
Karnataka’s final electoral roll recorded 4,54,55,689 voters after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), down from the original electorate of around 5.5 crore. Of the voters removed during the exercise, 65.45 lakh were classified as permanently shifted. The final list includes 6.83 lakh new voters, while 61,867 people were excluded following the notices phase. The state has around four lakh more female voters than male voters.Read full story
Kiren Rijiju targets Congress after Army debunks AI video on China
Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanded an apology from the Congress after the Indian Army debunked an AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks about Chinese control of areas in Arunachal Pradesh to Lieutenant General Girish Kalia. The Army said the video had been digitally altered and that the original footage was from a 2023 press briefing in Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, concerning infiltration attempts along the Line of Control. It clarified that the officer had made no remarks about Chinese control of Arunachal Pradesh or the denial of supplies to Indian troops.
Israel election: Ballot tampering claims, record turnout and Netanyahu’s leadership test
Israelis voted in a crucial parliamentary election as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced a challenge from rival political blocs seeking to unseat him. Reports of missing, damaged and defaced ballot slips prompted the Yashar party, led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, to file a complaint with the Central Elections Committee. Turnout reached 31.5% by noon, the highest recorded at that hour since 1973, according to The Times of Israel. Arab-led parties could play a decisive role in government formation if neither major political bloc secures a majority.Read full story
Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set world record as India beat New Zealand
Abhishek Sharma and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set a world record for the highest scoring rate in a 100-plus opening partnership in men’s T20 internationals, scoring at 18.13 runs per over against New Zealand in Wellington. Abhishek smashed 113 off 38 balls, while Sooryavanshi contributed 45 off 18 deliveries as the pair added 133 runs in seven overs. Their explosive start helped India chase down 199 in 13.2 overs, securing a six-wicket victory and completing a 3-0 series sweep.Read full story