TMC’s Mamata Bala Thakur ill after hunger strike over electoral roll issue, hospitalised

Cities November 18, 2025

TMC MP Mamata Bala Thakur and her supporters have been protesting against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, leading to her falling ill after a 13-day hunger strike. The Matua community, concerned about voter registration, has been fasting in Thakurbari. Despite a message from TMC's Abhishek Banerjee to call off the strike, Mamata Bala fell ill before formally ending it.

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Following the searches, which started at 6 am at the Residency Road premises, the SIA said it had allegedly recovered “one revolver, 14 empty cases of AK-series weapon, three live AK rounds, four fired bullets, three grenade safety levers" and "three suspected pistol rounds”.

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Gun, bullets found in Kashmir Times raids: probe agency; owners call it bid to silence

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The SIA of J&K raided the office of Kashmir Times, leading to the recovery of weapons and ammunition. The newspaper's owners, currently abroad, have condemned the searches as an attempt to silence them. The SIA has charged the newspaper with spreading false and inflammatory narratives and attempting to radicalize youth.

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“India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces,” it said.

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US clears Excalibur artillery shells, Javelin anti-tank systems for India

India 18 min ago

The US has approved the sale of Excalibur guided artillery projectiles and Javelin missiles to India, worth $90 million. This will enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen its strategic relationship with the US. The Excalibur can be fired from all Indian Army's 155 mm guns, while the Javelin can be carried and launched by soldiers.

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Kapil Sibal: ‘SC opinion holds that subjective satisfaction of Guv, Prez not justiciable’

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Kapil Sibal successfully represented West Bengal in the Supreme Court hearings regarding the President's power to assent to Bills. The Court ruled that there can be no fixed timeline for this and the subjective satisfaction of the President or Governor cannot be challenged. This is a win for Opposition-ruled states, but the issue of justiciability may still be a topic of debate.

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New artificial neuron uses electrical pulses to process information in a brain-like manner

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Scientists have developed a "transneuron" that can imitate various brain functions, making way for more human-like robots. This single neuron can switch between movement, planning, and vision, using electrical pulses. Its adaptability is due to a memristor, enabling changes in neural roles without software modifications. This could result in advanced robotic systems with minimal hardware.

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amsung is incorporating Google’s Gemini, Circle to Search, and a Solve Math function into Samsung Notes to improve productivity and AI-driven support. (Image: Samsung)

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Samsung to roll out Galaxy Tab A11+ in India later this month

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Samsung is releasing the Galaxy Tab A11+ in India this month, with options for 6GB or 8GB RAM and 128GB or 256GB storage. It runs on One UI 8.0 and has a 7,040mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The tablet also has AI features, an 8MP rear camera, and a 5MP front camera. It will use a 4nm MediaTek chip and has expandable storage up to

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South Africa’s Aiden Markram not a fan of having Tea before Lunch

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Cricketer Aiden Markram disapproves of the new tea-before-lunch practice in the Guwahati Test, insisting that Test cricket should always begin at 10 am with lunch and then tea. However, due to early sunrise and sunset in eastern India, the first session will be from 9 am to 11 am, followed by a tea break at 11 am. Extra time may be allowed by match officials.

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32-year-old Ryan Williams, a football player, has given up his Australian citizenship and has been approved by FIFA to represent India. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and has a connection to India through his mother and twin brother. He previously played for Australia at the youth levels and made a senior team appearance in 2019.

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Netra Mantena’s wedding: JLo to perform; Donald Trump Jr, Ranveer Singh, Hrithik Roshan

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The wedding of Rama Raju Mantena's daughter Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju is set to be a star-studded affair in Udaipur, with international celebrities like Donald Trump Jr., Justin Bieber, and Jennifer Lopez expected to attend. Bollywood stars like Hrithik Roshan and Ranveer Singh will also be part of the three-day festivities, which will feature a musical night, traditional rituals, etc.

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Why is Ravichandran Smaran considered one of the hottest batting properties in domestic

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Lleyton Hewitt’s comeback to tennis at 44 with 16-year-old son ends in quarters loss

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Starc disappointed with Ashes series opener in Perth instead of Brisbane, reminisces about WACA ground and Fremantle Doctor breeze. Perth Stadium now the norm for hosting first Test match. Breaks tradition of Ashes series opener since 1982-83.

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Manipur's biggest tourism festival, the Sangai Festival, faced protests and clashes with security forces a day before its resumption after a two-year hiatus due to ethnic conflict. The festival is scheduled to be a 10-day event, but has been met with resistance from civil society organizations.

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The Election Commission of India has begun the second phase of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The draft list will be released on December 9 and the final list on February 7, 2026. To check if your BLO has uploaded your Enumeration Form, visit voters.eci.gov.in, fill out the form, sign up/log in, and enter your EPIC number to search for your details.

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