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November 13, 2025 9:00 PM
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Counting of votes for Bihar Assembly elections tomorrow; Election Commission has taken elaborate security measures at counting centres.
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President Draupadi Murmu has called on the Indian diaspora to contribute to the development of India-Botswana relations.
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The Association of Indian Universities has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University due to lack of good standing.
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the purchase of INVAR anti-tank missiles to enhance the firepower of the T-90 tank.
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The Calcutta High Court has disqualified political leader Mukul Roy from being a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law.
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Minimum temperatures in Northeast India may drop by two to three degrees Celsius; air quality in Delhi-NCR is still at severe levels.
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In men’s cricket, India will face South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata tomorrow.
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The counting of votes for the Bihar assembly elections will begin at 8 am tomorrow. The votes will be counted at 46 counting centres in 38 districts of Bihar. The polling for the 243 assembly seats was held in two phases on November 6 and 11. In this election, Bihar recorded the highest voter turnout since 1951 at 67.13 per cent. The Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), where the fate of the voters of 2,616 candidates is sealed, are kept in a strong room under tight security. Speaking to Akashvani News, Bihar Chief Electoral Officer Vinod Singh Gunjial said that extensive security arrangements have been made at all the counting centres.
Our correspondent said that over 4,300 counting tables have been set up, each table will have a counting supervisor, counting assistant and micro-observer. Over 18,000 counting agents appointed by the candidates will also supervise the counting process. A report:
” The counting of votes will be done in the presence of 243 counting observers and candidates or their agents. As per the Election Commission’s instructions, the counting of postal ballots will begin first and the counting of EVMs will begin at 8.30 am. The counting of postal ballots has to be completed before the last round of EVM counting. The counting of postal ballots is done by the Returning Officer or Assistant Returning Officer in the presence of the candidates or their counting agents. The number of votes recorded in the EVMs is cross-verified by making entries in Form 17C. In case of any discrepancy, the VVPAT slips from that polling station will have to be mandatorily counted. After the EVM counting is completed, a random selection of five polling stations from each constituency is made for VVPAT verification. The slips are matched with the EVM results in the presence of the candidates and their counting agents. Dharmendra Rai, Anand Kumar, Akashvani News Patna with.”
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President Droupadi Murmu has said that India is undergoing a transformation to become a developed India by 2047 and added that the diaspora is also an integral part of this development journey. Addressing members of the Indian community in Botswana today, she said that their achievements are the pride of India, and their success enhances the dignity of India. She called on the community to contribute to the India-Botswana relationship.
He called the diaspora a living bridge of friendship between the two countries and praised them for their contribution to the economic growth and job creation of the 10,000-strong Indian community living in Botswana.
During the event, the President expressed his condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Delhi. A minute’s silence was also observed in memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks.
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The Association of Indian Universities has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University, citing its poor standing. In a letter to the university today, the association said that according to media reports, Al-Falah University appears to be in poor standing. The decision has been taken at a time when the university is under investigation in the wake of the Delhi blasts probe.
Earlier, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council had issued a show cause notice to Faridabad’s Al-Falah University for displaying false accreditation on its website. The notice stated that Al-Falah University is not accredited or volunteer for Cycle-One for Assessment and Accreditation. It said that the university had publicly disclosed on its website that it was an effort of Al-Falah Charitable Trust, which is running three colleges on the campus. The council said that this information was completely wrong and misleading the public, especially parents, students and stakeholders.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah today said that all those responsible for the Delhi car blast incident will be severely punished. He said that the punishment of the culprits in this incident will send a message to the world that no terrorist will dare to think of doing such a thing in India. At the virtual inauguration of the Motivbhai R. Chowdhury Sagar Sainik School and Sagar Bio-Plant in Gujarat, Shri Shah expressed his deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the blast.
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In view of the heightened security measures in the national capital, Delhi Police has issued an advisory for passengers. Delhi Police has advised passengers to reach railway stations, metro stations and airports well in advance. It further states that railway passengers should reach at least one hour before the scheduled departure of their train, metro passengers at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of the metro and airports at least 3 hours before the scheduled international departure.
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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a bilateral meeting with his Nepalese counterpart Anil Kumar Sinha in New Delhi today. During the meeting, both countries exchanged letters amending the protocol of the Transit Agreement between India and Nepal. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said that the letter enables direct rail connectivity for both containerized and bulk cargo through the Jogbani-Viratnagar rail link.
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The Ministry of External Affairs has announced the successful launch of the upgraded version of its flagship Passport Seva Programme (PSP). The ministry said that the launch includes Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0) and e-Passport, which is for citizens of India and those residing abroad. It further said that PSP V2.0, which was launched on May 26 this year, has been successfully implemented in 37 Passport Offices, their respective 93 Passport Seva Kendras and 450 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras in the country.
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the purchase of INVAR anti-tank missiles worth over Rs 2,950 crore, aimed at enhancing the lethality of the T-90 tank. The ministry said that the purchase highlights the government’s efforts to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Army by leveraging the existing capabilities of defence public sector undertakings. The agreement is also aimed at developing specialized technologies by indigenous industries to achieve self-reliance in the defence sector. The agreement was signed today in New Delhi by senior officials of the Ministry of Defence and representatives of BDL under the ‘Buy (Indian)’ category in the presence of Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh.
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The Calcutta High Court today disqualified senior political leader Mukul Roy from the post of member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. While delivering the verdict, a division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Md. Shabbar Rashidi said that the decision given by the Speaker is distorted and cannot be upheld.
Mukul Roy was elected to the West Bengal Legislative Assembly in the 2021 elections. Later, he joined the Trinamool Congress, although he did not resign from his post as an MLA. He was also appointed as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee. BJP leader Ambika Roy filed a petition in the Calcutta High Court in 2021 to disqualify Mukul Roy from the Legislative Assembly under the Anti-Defection Act.
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The National Biodiversity Authority has provided over Rs 39 lakh to the Odisha Forest Department for the conservation and protection of Red Sandalwood. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said that the fund has been created from the benefits of using Red Sandalwood timber obtained from the Parlakhemundi Forest Department in Odisha. Red Sandalwood is a highly valuable wood that is used in making furniture, musical instruments and cosmetics and also in the preparation of traditional medicines locally. The initiative aims to promote sustainable use and conservation of India’s unique biological resources.
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The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) will begin tomorrow at the Bharat Mandap in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s fair is ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’. Our correspondent reports that Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Bihar are the partner states of the international event, while Jharkhand is the focus state.
” Twelve countries including the United Arab Emirates, China, Iran, South Korea and Egypt are participating in the 14-day international trade fair. The trade fair provides a major platform for domestic and international trade, encouraging business-to-business and business-to-consumer connectivity. Speaking exclusively to All India News, Premjit Lal, Executive Director, Indian Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), said that around 30 states and union territories and over 60 ministries are participating in the fair. He added that over 3,500 exhibitors are expected to participate in the IITF. Special facilities, including elaborate security measures, have been made for the convenience of visitors at the fair. With Rahisuddin Rihan, Aman Yadav All India News, Delhi”
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The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places across Kerala and Mahe tomorrow. The weather agency said that cold wave to severe cold wave conditions will persist in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh till the 16th of this month. The Meteorological Department has predicted light to moderate fog in northeast India and a drop in minimum temperature by two to three degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the air quality in Delhi-NCR is still in the severe category.
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In men’s cricket, India will look to maintain their winning streak in the first Test against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata from tomorrow to November 19. The match will begin at 9:30 am tomorrow. The second match of the two-match Test series will be played at the Barshapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati from November 22.
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The headlines again:
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Counting of votes for Bihar Assembly elections tomorrow; Election Commission has taken elaborate security measures at counting centres.
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President Draupadi Murmu has called on the Indian diaspora to contribute to the development of India-Botswana relations.
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The Association of Indian Universities has suspended the membership of Al-Falah University due to lack of good standing.
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The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited for the purchase of INVAR anti-tank missiles to enhance the firepower of the T-90 tank.
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The Calcutta High Court has disqualified political leader Mukul Roy from being a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly under the anti-defection law.
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Minimum temperatures in Northeast India may drop by two to three degrees Celsius; air quality in Delhi-NCR is still at severe levels.
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In men’s cricket, India will face South Africa in the first Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata tomorrow.
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