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Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde’s helicopter searched by election officials amid campaign drama

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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s helicopter was thoroughly inspected by election officials upon his arrival in Palghar on Wednesday to campaign for the upcoming Assembly elections. The check, which involved a detailed search of his personal belongings, was recorded in a video. Shinde appeared to engage calmly with the poll officials during the inspection, which followed similar checks on opposition leaders, including Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, fueling accusations of bias and harassment during the campaign period. Uddhav Thackeray, who recently accused election officials of double standards, claimed that…

JP Nadda criticizes Congress for empowering urban naxals, questions Uddhav Thackeray’s alliance choices

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Union Health Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Wednesday accused Congress of promoting urban Naxal forces in the country and claimed that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has allied with them. “Congress is promoting urban Naxal forces in the country, and Uddhav Thackeray–the son of Hindu Hriday Samrat, Balasaheb Thackeray–has joined hands with Congress,” Nadda said. Addressing a professional meet in Mumbai, the BJP chief further accused Congress leader and the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s “Mohabbat Ki Dukaan” of spreading division…

Modern day Manhattan project? Vivek Ramaswamy teams up with Musk to lead Trump’s restructuring of federal bureaucracy

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US President-elect Donald Trump has unveiled billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy as the heads of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department, described by Trump as “The Manhattan Project of our time,” aims to eliminate government waste and bureaucracy while slashing excessive regulations and unnecessary expenditures. In a statement on Tuesday, Trump said, “Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies—essential to the ‘Save America’ Movement.”…

Northern NJ Community Foundation Opens National Community Foundation Week and Announces 2024 Grant Awards

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(Hackensack, New Jersey) – The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) joins more than 1,000 community foundations nationwide to celebrate National Community Foundation Week from November 12 to November 18, 2024.  During this week, the NNJCF, a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, announced that nearly $28,000 in grant and scholarship awards were made in 2024.  These grants and scholarships were recommended by fund advisors, reviewed by staff and approved by the NNJCF’s Board of Trustees. “During our 26th year, we are delighted to support several organizations responding to the…

Pregnant woman, family narrowly escape ambulance explosion in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon

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A pregnant woman and her family narrowly escaped a tragic incident on Wednesday evening in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, when the ambulance they were travelling in caught fire, and an oxygen cylinder onboard exploded shortly after. The incident, which occurred on a flyover along the National Highway in Jalgaon’s Dada Wadi area, was caught on video. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows the ambulance engulfed in flames with sparks flying several feet into the air. The explosion’s intensity was powerful enough to shatter windows of nearby houses, adding to…

Sheikha Bodour unveils dedicated Assouline section at House of Wisdom following launch of “Mleiha: Ancient Treasures of the UAE”

Naseel Muhammed

The large format book, a collaborative effort by Shurooq and Assouline Publishers, was launched by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi during the inaugural day of SIBF 2024 ّIn the presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson ofSharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), the House of Wisdom in Sharjah has unveiled a dedicated section for Assouline publications, following the newly released book, ‘Mleiha: Ancient Treasures of the UAE’, a collaborative effort between Shurooq and Assouline. This section will showcase a diverse range of Assouline’s esteemed…

Bring the Family! Celebrate Autumn at the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance’s Sweater Weather Walk Along the Hackensack River

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Hackensack, New Jersey:  The Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) invites the public to attend “Sweater Weather Walk”, a family friendly, fun event, along the Hackensack River on Saturday, November 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bring the family and dress up your pets to celebrate autumn along the Hackensack River at Foschini Park, 78 River Street in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. The event is sponsored by the Northern New Jersey Community Foundation and free. For information, contact the HEJA at ContactHEJA@gmail.com.             Participants will have an opportunity to walk along the…

Kohli over Rohit? Sharma’s omission from Border-Gavaskar poster ignites fan fury across internet

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Australian broadcaster Fox Cricket, one of the official channels airing the recent ODI series between Pakistan and Australia, stirred controversy during the live coverage of the third match by revealing their promotional poster for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Surprisingly, the poster did not feature India’s current captain, Rohit Sharma. Instead, former India skipper Virat Kohli appeared alongside Australian captain Pat Cummins, leading to an uproar on social media. Fox Cricket’s choice to spotlight Kohli, rather than Rohit, could be a strategic move to capture the attention of both Indian…

Why is Russian media airing Melania Trump’s nude photos in prime time on Trump’s election triumph?

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In an unexpected broadcast following Donald Trump’s 2024 re-election victory, Russia’s state-owned television network Russia-1 displayed explicit images of former first lady Melania Trump. The images, captured from her 2000 GQ magazine photo shoot, were aired during the network’s prime-time program 60 Minutes. In a segment led by anchor Yevgeny Popov, the nude photos were shown as a “tribute” to Trump’s landslide win, with the anchor remarking that Melania is “ready to return to the White House.” The Russian broadcast sparked controversy and public outrage, particularly in the United States, where…

President-elect Donald Trump encourages Putin to avoid further escalation in Ukraine war

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US President-elect Donald Trump recently reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging restraint and encouraging steps towards ending the Ukraine conflict, according to a Washington Post report on Sunday. The call, placed from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, came shortly after his decisive victory over Democratic opponent Kamala Harris. Sources familiar with the call indicate Trump emphasised the significance of the U.S. military presence in Europe, hinting at America’s readiness to maintain its strategic position. Trump reportedly expressed a keen interest in resolving the prolonged Ukraine crisis, stating he…