Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023
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| The high-stakes Madhya Pradesh assembly elections have begun, with a voter turnout of 11.13% registered at 9 am. The state has been largely dominated by the BJP for the past 20 years, with the Congress hoping to wrestle power. Over 5.9 crore voters will decide the fate of 2,533 candidates. Both parties have campaigned extensively, with the BJP fielding prominent leaders like PM Modi and the Congress relying on its top leadership as well. Violence has been reported at polling booths in Morena’s Dimani seat, but the situation is now under control. |
Chhattisgarh Assembly Election 2023 Live Updates: Final phase voting on; CM Baghel, BJP’s Arun Sao in fray
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| The second phase of the Chhattisgarh Assembly election is taking place today for the remaining 70 seats of the 90-member assembly. Over 18,800 polling stations have been set up, with voting commencing from 8 am to 5 pm (or 7 am to 3 pm in naxal-affected areas). A total of 958 candidates are in the fray, including Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and BJP leaders. The election is predominantly between the Congress and the BJP, with both parties conducting high-powered campaigns. The counting of votes will take place on December 3. |
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: 40 Workers Trapped for 6 Days, Rescue Work Intensified
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| Rescue operations have been intensified to evacuate 40 construction workers trapped inside an under-construction tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi for six days. A drilling machine has been used to bore through rubble and create an escape passage. The workers are safe and being supplied with essentials. Harbhajan Singh, a former cricketer, has urged the chief minister’s intervention in the rescue efforts. Physical and mental rehabilitation will be required for the workers upon their rescue. |
Joe Biden acknowledges countries impacted most by environmental degradation: Piyush Goya
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| Union Minister Piyush Goyal met US President Joe Biden at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) welcome reception. Goyal revealed that Biden acknowledged that the countries least responsible for environmental degradation are the ones most impacted. Goyal sees this as a big endorsement of PM Modi’s stance on climate issues and highlights the positive engagement between India and the US. Goyal also discussed a new fund with the US government to attract investment in India. Goyal further met with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Peru’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Tourism to discuss the Free Trade Agreement negotiations with India. |
Israel claims Hamas tunnel found at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital; Netanyahu says command centre uncovered
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| Israeli soldiers have reportedly discovered a tunnel used by Hamas militants at Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that a command center, bombs, and weapons were also uncovered. Hamas denies using the hospital for military purposes, calling the claims a “blatantly false narrative.” President Joe Biden defended Israel’s military operation at the hospital, stating that Hamas had headquartered their military operations underneath it. The United Nations expressed concern over the delivery of aid to Palestinians and the lack of communication and fuel supply in Gaza. Israeli officials also stated that some of the hostages taken in the October 7 attack were being held in the hospital complex. |
