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Express Catch-Up: NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (lef) called for a public boycott of Starbucks; family members react after explosives recovered from the Red Fort blast-linked terror module exploded at Srinagar's Nowgam police station. (File Photo/PTI)

5 stories you must read today, November 15: From J&K police station blast linked to Red Fort plot to Zohran Mamdani’s push for Starbucks boycott and more

November 15, 2025 21:35 IST

Read about the blast at J$K's Nowgam police station, NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's push for a boycott of Starbucks, Elon Musk's vision of the future of healthcare with his humanoid robot, Optimus, and more.

NIA has chargesheeted alleged mastermind Vishal Pachar for running a Pakistan-supported arms and narcotics network using drones and covert communication.

‘Sophisticated’ cross-border supply chain of arms, narcotics exposed as NIA chargesheets ‘mastermind’Subscriber Only

November 15, 2025 21:37 IST

NIA said the ‘mastermind’ played a pivotal role in procuring, transporting, and distributing prohibited firearms, ammunition, and narcotics as part of a network active in Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab

The police notification said that the other side of the road between the Taj Hotel on SP Ring Road and till Pakwan crossroads on SG highway will be used for two-way traffic for the duration of the walk.

Indian Railways increases frequency of Gujarat’s 1st Amrit Bharat train; ticket booking opens on Nov 16 – check route, fare, stoppagesSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 22:38 IST

Udhna to Brahmapur Amrit Bharat Express train: The Amrit Bharat Express train is meant for low-income  families. It provides affordable service and high quality travel experience for middle-class and poor families.

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Day after poll drubbing, RJD says ‘no sorrow in defeat…will continue to raise voice among poor’

November 15, 2025 18:09 IST

On Friday, the RJD-led Mahagathbandhan received a crushing defeat in the hands of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the fiercely fought Bihar Elections 2025.

The deceased have been identified as Upendra Kumar Singh, Robin Kujur, and Anil. The missing policeman has been identified as Satyendra Kumar.

3 policemen dead, 1 missing after their car falls into dam in RanchiSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 17:05 IST

The incident took place between 10.30 and 11 pm. The car in which the police personnel were travelling was returning from the Judicial Academy when it purportedly went lost control and fell into the reservoir.

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In blow to Lalu after Bihar poll rout, daughter Rohini quits politics, ‘disowns’ familySubscriber Only

November 16, 2025 08:20 IST

It was speculated that Rohini Acharya was "unhappy" over the expulsion of Tej Pratap Yadav, elder son of Prasad, from the party.

The Railway Board's instruction also highlights a strict compliance mechanism.

Disposal of train garbage: Railways enforces new OBHS, Pantry Car norms; non-compliance may lead to terminationSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 16:18 IST

Train waste disposal system: Recently, the Railway Board (RB) released detailed instructions to all Zonal Railways to enforce proper waste management throughout the journey.

The BJP has suspended three leaders who were critical of its leadership.

Ex-Union minister among three leaders suspended by BJP for ‘anti-party activities’

November 15, 2025 14:47 IST

Raj Kumar Singh has been suspended from the BJP over alleged anti-party activities amid growing rifts in Bihar. The action comes as the party also suspends a Katihar mayoral couple for backing a rival candidate.

IRCTC dogs and cats booking: According to Railways pet travel rules, the dogs or cats accompanied by owners can be carried in First AC/First class only. (Image: Unsplash)

Indian Railways pet travel policy: Planning train journey with your dog? Know IRCTC rules and ticket booking processSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 16:42 IST

IRCTC Pet Ticket Booking Online Process: As train travel remains one of the most affordable options, many passengers prefer Indian Railways. Hence, pet owners must be aware of the rules and regulations for travelling with their dogs or cats.

The Congress has alleged that the ECI and the BJP committed 'vote theft' in Bihar as well.

Entire poll process questionable, will present concrete proof, says CongressSubscriber Only

November 16, 2025 03:10 IST

Congress has accused PM Modi, Amit Shah and the Election Commission of ‘vote theft’ in Bihar, alleging mass voter deletions, fake entries and duplicate voting, even as the NDA swept the state with a landslide victory.

FSL teams reach Nowgam police station after an explosion killed nine people.

‘Accidental explosion’: Centre says Nowgam police station blast triggered during forensic sampling processSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 21:37 IST

The cause of the Nowgam police station blast is being investigated, Prashant Lokhande, Joint Secretary (J&K Division), Ministry of Home Affairs, said.

IndiGo will launch 10 routes from Navi Mumbai on Dec 25.

IndiGo, Akasa Air to launch new flight routes from Navi Mumbai on December 25Subscriber Only

November 15, 2025 13:56 IST

IndiGo and Akasa Air will begin flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport on December 25, introducing new direct routes to major cities including Delhi, Bengaluru, Goa, Kochi, and Ahmedabad. The airlines plan further network expansion in the coming months.

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Nowgam blast accidental, caused by ‘unstable’ material seized from Faridabad kept at open area of police station: J-K DGPSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 13:12 IST

The recovered material was ‘unstable and sensitive’ and was being handled with caution, the police chief said

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat said that all other forms of criminal activity – including terrorism -- will remain on police radar in the Union Territory.

J&K police station blast was accident, says DGP; 9 killedSubscriber Only

November 16, 2025 03:34 IST

No terror angle: Police; material stored in open, inspection was on

PM Modi addresses BJP supporters after the election victory in Bihar on Friday (Photo: BJP).

‘Congress has become MMC — Muslim League-Maoist Congress’: PM Modi’s hits back after Rahul Gandhi’s ‘vote chori’ claims | WATCH

November 15, 2025 09:20 IST

PM Modi has accused Congress of "negative politics", labelling it "MMC", as he targeted the Grand Old Party over vote-theft allegations and its sharp decline amid NDA's sweeping Bihar election victory.

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Dipankar Bhattacharya interview: ‘Inexplicable result, needs to be probed from all angles’Subscriber Only

November 15, 2025 10:56 IST

Dipankar Bhattacharya spoke to The Indian Express on the poll debacle in Bihar. Edited excerpts...

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Bungee jump goes wrong in Rishikesh, Gurgaon man critically injuredSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 07:07 IST

As no complaint has been lodged by the family, police said they are yet to file an FIR. Officers of Muni Ki Reti police station in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal said they have called in a technical team to investigate the reason for the fall.

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Combined Left takes a big hit, tally down from 16 to threeSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 08:13 IST

The combined Left, which also includes the CPI that could not open its electoral account this time, had 16 legislators in the outgoing Bihar Assembly — 11 of the CPI(M-L) and two each of the CPI and CPM.

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Bihar Opposition shrinks to 35, lowest in 15 years; PM hails massive win, says it paves way for Bengal 2026Subscriber Only

November 15, 2025 04:05 IST

For the Mahagathbandhan, comprising the RJD, Congress and three Left parties, this was a crushing defeat, shrinking the Opposition space in the House considerably. Until late night, its tally was hovering around 35 seats.

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Behind collapse: RJD ‘weak narrative’, Opposition failure to expand baseSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 04:04 IST

While the RJD, the single-largest party, was on course to end up with only 25 seats, down from 75 in 2020,  the Congress was struggling to reach double digits.

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At Patna Ground Zero, a road separates victory and defeat: Celebrations in JD(U) & BJP offices, silence at RJD headquartersSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 03:47 IST

Joining the celebrations were some from the BJP, too, their party office down the same road. Carrying party flags and posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, they greeted the JDU supporters with hugs and smiles.

Jan Suraaj leaders admitted their attempt to present an alternative political narrative did not find resonance with voters.

Jan Suraaj fails to open account as bid to present alternative narrative finds no takersSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 08:22 IST

Jan Suraaj leaders admitted their attempt to present an alternative political narrative did not find resonance with voters. The party’s Bihar president, Manoj Bharti, said the results reflected both a communication gap and a lack of public understanding of their mission.

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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemns Red Fort incidentSubscriber Only

November 15, 2025 03:34 IST

Addressing the Friday congregation at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir’s chief cleric, termed the blast near Red Fort in Delhi a tragedy and said that “no religion can permit it”. He also said that “such tragedies are exploited even before facts are established”, and that this “feeds into a narrative eager to immediately […]

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Centre allows 15 LMT sugar export in 2025-26

November 15, 2025 03:29 IST

As per the order, export quota of 15 LMT has been pro-rated amongst those sugar mills which operated in at least one of the last three sugar seasons by taking into account their average production during the last three operational seasons — 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25.

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Bihar Assembly Election Results 2025: Constituency-wise winners and runners-up

November 15, 2025 01:12 IST

Bihar Election Results 2025: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a standout performance, winning 89 seats, while the Nitish Kumar–led Janata Dal (United) JD(U) also showcased strong electoral strength with 85 seats.

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