Abhishek Sheoran

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and police personnel have arrived at the scene, and relief and rescue operations are being carried out swiftly. Initial reports indicate that five passengers have died, but accurate figures will be available once the rescue operations are completed.

This is the maiden session of the J-K Assembly since Omar Abdullah was elected as the Chief Minister of the UT. Abdullah recently met PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah during his Delhi visit. Talking to the media, he said he was assured at higher places that JK statehood would be reinstated soon.

This came after CEC Rajiv Kumar warned the officials to refrain from being impartial and biased during a review meeting on poll preparedness. Earlier Shiv Sena (UBT) leader alleged they could not expect an impartial from Maharashtra DGP as there were ‘serious allegations’ against her.

A recent survey across these swing states suggests that the Republican candidate is favoured to win in all critical battlegrounds, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. In Arizona, Trump shows his strongest lead, with 51.9 per cent support compared to Harris’s 45.1 per cent.

Over 10,900 individuals initially entered the fray for the 288 assembly seats. Out of these, 1,654 nominations were declared invalid, while 983 candidates voluntarily withdrew from the race. Currently, 8,272 candidates are set to participate in the election. Notably, nearly 36 candidates from the Mahayuti alliance and 26 from the MVA have turned rebels.

Notably, several pro-Khalistan supporters reportedly assaulted Hindu devotees at Brampton's Hindu Sabha Temple on Sunday, igniting widespread outrage and condemnation. A widely circulated video on social media shows the assailants wielding sticks and attacking Hindu worshippers while raising slogans and carrying flags linked to the Khalistan movement.

On Sunday, Mumbai Police detained Fatima Khan for making the threat post. The police later discovered that she was suffering from mental illness. Subsequently, Riyazul Haq Ansari, a youth from Gorakhpur, reposted Fatima’s message on Monday using an account under the name Saif Ansari, along with a similar threatening message.

This is the second threat Khan has received in just a week.

Political campaigns have increasingly recognised the importance of abortion rights for women. Vice President Kamala Harris has placed abortion rights at the heart of her campaign strategy. Reproductive rights advocacy groups are actively engaging Indian American voters on this issue.

Who is Sharda Sinha: Sharda Sinha is a renowned folk singer from Bihar, celebrated for her significant contributions to Maithili and Bhojpuri music. Often regarded as a cultural ambassador for the region, she is known for her prominent works, including "Vivaah Geet" and "Chhath Geet."