The Election Commission of India has expressed serious concern over the safety of poll officials in West Bengal following a security breach at the Chief Electoral Officer's office. The ECI has directed Kolkata Police to ensure immediate safety measures for officials at their offices, residences, and during travel, citing the sensitivity of upcoming elections.

The Aam Aadmi Party celebrated its 13th foundation day, attributing its growth to public trust and volunteer dedication. Arvind Kejriwal emphasized the party's people-centric approach, highlighting its commitment to honesty and service. AAP showcased its journey, including its governance in Delhi and Punjab, and its national party status, despite muted celebrations this year.

Follow the Daily Mail's liveblog for updates as Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget today and plans to raise taxes to fund handouts worth thousands of pounds to Britain's biggest jobless families.

When Nurul Basher flew home from his family holiday, he returned to a shock that would make any holidaymaker's blood run cold.

Agriculturists were banned from bringing their tractors amid protest plans against controversial UK inheritance tax reforms, known as 'family farm tax' ahead of Rachel Reeves' Budget,

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is gearing up to impose another scorching round of tax hikes in her big set-piece at 12.30pm as she desperately tries to fill a black hole in the finances.

Two next-door neighbours with similar properties in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves's proposed changes to council tax to facilitate a 'mansion tax'.

On Constitution Day, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged citizens to protect democratic values, secularism, and federalism, calling the Constitution India's backbone. Opposition leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal and M.K. Stalin, echoed calls to defend constitutional ideals and resist forces undermining them, emphasizing the need to uphold justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity for all.

CISF personnel displayed extraordinary courage, foiling a Pakistani retaliation that put the Uri hydroelectric plant under risk and nearby residents amidst intense shelling. Their swift actions led to the safe evacuation of 250 civilians and secured critical national assets. Nineteen CISF members were honored for their bravery during this high-risk operation following India's retaliatory 'Operation Sindoor'.

A Nepali woman, attempting to fly to Oman from Mumbai, was apprehended after immigration officers grew suspicious of her Indian passport. She confessed to being Kajal Lama from Nepal, having secured Indian documents including a passport through fraudulent means. She now faces charges for forgery and illegal travel attempts.

Comedian Kunal Kamra has sparked controversy with a social media post featuring a T-shirt seemingly mocking the RSS. The BJP has reacted strongly, with leaders warning of police action against such objectionable content. This incident follows Kamra's previous clashes with political figures, including Prime Minister Modi and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

An Indian man, Ankur Tyagi, is returning to Delhi from Sweden, finding life there emotionally easier despite Europe's clean air and systems. He misses the strong community and human contact, stating that while India has chaos, it also offers support. Tyagi acknowledges Delhi's pollution but prioritizes the 'oxygen' of friends and family, a sentiment echoed by others considering similar moves.

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Au Gabon, une femme s'impose progressivement comme l'un des visages les plus engagés en faveur de la jeunesse :Syrielle Zora Kassa, épouse Nzigou. Sa désignation comme Facilitatrice du Dialogue National entre le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, et la jeunesse gabonaise, apparaît comme l'aboutissement d'un parcours fondé sur le service public, le travail de terrain et une proximité remarquable avec les populations. 1 - Une actrice de terrain, proche des jeunes et (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Russian Presidential aide Yury Ushakov has confirmed a visit to Moscow by US special envoy Steve Witkoff next week Read Full Article at RT.com

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has urged Kiev to accept a US-drafted peace deal before its battlefield situation gets worse, NBC reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Two blocks of post-war flats built in 1949 in Tiong Bahru narrowly fell short of qualifying for the Home Improvement Programme (HIP), said MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC Foo Cexiang.In a Facebook post on Tuesday (Nov 25), Foo shared that the poll for the Tiong Bahru Seng Poh neighbourhood had concluded two weekends ago, with 29 blocks taking part.«27 blocks achieved the 75 per cent threshold of units agreeing to proceed, two blocks fell narrowly short,» said Foo.He added that the results represented a «remarkable turnaround,» calling it the «most challenging yet heartwarming HIP exercise in Singapore yet».He explained that in 2019, HDB conducted a straw poll for HIP for the same 29 blocks, but despite months of effort, 10 of the blocks were still unable to cross the 75 per cent threshold. As such, a decision was made to defer the HIP.Foo highlighted several contributing challenges, such as a sizeable proportion of units in the neighbourhood being tenanted.

SINGAPORE — A 49-year-old renovation contractor who raped a woman at her home after she contacted him to carry out repair works in her flat was sentenced on Nov 26 to 12 years and three weeks in jail, and 13 strokes of the cane.The man, Koh Lee Hwa, had claimed trial to four charges: one count of rape, one count of sexual assault by penetration and two counts of outrage of modesty.He denied that he had initiated physical contact by suddenly hugging her without her consent, insisting that he was a «righteous and upright person».Koh claimed that they had consensual sex after the woman made the first move by pulling his arm.He said the sexual encounter was not rape because it took slightly over 10 minutes, which he compared with the «standard» length of time for sex between him and his wife.Koh also claimed that the woman uttered the single word «money» as he was leaving her flat, seemingly insinuating that she was trying to get money from him.These arguments were found to be «devoid of merit» by High Court Judge Mavis Chionh, who found him guilty of all four charges on Oct 28.

India’s purchases of crude from Russia are expected to reach 1.855 million barrels per day in November Read Full Article at RT.com

A proposed class action lawsuit accuses the federal and B.C. governments of keeping property owners in the dark amid the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling.

Changes to Quebec’s French-language law are creating confusion for English-speaking residents trying to access services, according to a midterm report from Canada’s commissioner of official languages.

[ISS] Strategies based on purely military operations can often alienate the very populations they aim to protect.

[The New Humanitarian] Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo -- «People were whipped, arrested, some died in detention.»

«People are starting to realize it's a good deal for both parties,» the US leader noted, referring to his 28-point plan

Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov emphasized the enemy finds it hard to take them down even with the help of Western-made air defense systems

13 of them were destroyed over the Belgorod Region

«It is guaranteed to reach all NATO howitzers and HIMARS systems and can strike the enemy’s military target with almost 100% certainty,» Sergey Chemezov said

Justice Minister Konstantin Chuichenko stressed that it has been submitted to the country’s leadership

Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to prioritise constitutional duties for a robust democracy, emphasising voting as a key responsibility. He suggested schools honour first-time voters, linking duties to national progress. PM Modi also paid tribute to Sardar Patel and Bhagwan Birsa Munda, highlighting their contributions to India's unity and tribal empowerment.

BJP's AI video mocks Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar amid speculation of a leadership change. Supporters are pushing for his elevation as the Congress government reaches its halfway mark. While CM Siddaramaiah remains confident, a group of legislators are in Delhi lobbying for Shivakumar's appointment, keeping the debate alive.