Congress has brought back former MLA Ganesh Godiyal, 59, as its Uttarakhand chief. (File Photo)

Harish Rawat’s role curbed, Congress falls back on his ex-aide for Uttarakhand chief

Political Pulse November 13, 2025

Congress appoints new leadership in Uttarakhand, with former MLA Ganesh Godiyal as state chief and Pritam Singh as head of the party campaign committee. The changes aim to represent all key caste groups from both regions of the state. The sidelining of former chief minister Harish Rawat and the appointment of controversial leader Harak Singh Rawat may cause controversy.

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When Priyanka Chopra agreed with mother Madhu’s advice of respecting oneself first

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In his first remarks after the strong performance in the Bihar Assembly polls, Modi had taken to social media platform X to thank the people of Bihar and laud the NDA karyakarta (worker).

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PM Modi says people of Bihar gave new formula of MY, voted for developed, prosperous state

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PM Modi praises the people of Bihar for choosing development and prosperity by voting for the new formula of Mahila and Yuva. He assures that the "Katta Sarkar" will not return and a "Viksit Bihar" has been chosen. The BJP-led NDA has won a historic victory, with PM Modi thanking the workers and promising further progress for the state.

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The 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 32-ball century for India A in Doha in the Asia Cup Rising Stars on Friday. (PHOTO: BCCI via X)

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashes 42-ball 144 for India A vs UAE at Asia Cup Rising Stars

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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi stuns at Asia Cup Rising Stars with a record-breaking 32-ball century, hitting 15 sixes and 11 fours. He becomes the only player to achieve two T20 centuries in 35 balls or less and is expected to join the Indian senior team soon. His fearless approach and exceptional skills have impressed former coach Rahul Dravid.

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The report finds that around 60 per cent of Indians have seen AI-generated or deepfake content featuring influencers and online personalities.

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Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas top targets as scammers exploit celebrity identities

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McAfee's annual report reveals that 90% of Indians have fallen prey to fake celebrity endorsements, losing an average of Rs 34,000 to scams. Shah Rukh Khan is the most exploited celebrity, followed by Alia Bhatt, Elon Musk, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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New mom Parineeti Chopra shares first video after welcoming baby boy

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Parineeti Chopra, who recently welcomed her first child, is back on her YouTube channel after a three-week break. She shared a new video showcasing her "jugaadu" makeup routine and promised to be more consistent on her channel. Parineeti also thanked her subscribers for their requests for makeup looks.

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Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have been handling criticism with grace since their surprise wedding announcement last year. In a recent YouTube vlog, the couple playfully referenced the Special Marriage Act, which they used to register their marriage. Fans praised Zaheer's witty comment and their happy married life, with Sonakshi emphasizing their love and respect for each other's cultures.

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India's Kuldeep Yadav congratulates Jasprit Bumrah after the pacer took a South African wicket on Day 1 of the Kolkata Test at Eden Gardens. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

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Google DeepMind has released SIMA 2, an advanced AI agent that can follow instructions, reason, and learn new skills in virtual environments. It outperforms its previous version, completing 45-75% of tasks in new games. Using Gemini models, it improves through trial and error and can interact with users like a gaming companion. It can also adapt to new environments.

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Sonakshi Sinha says she decided to lose weight not to become an actor but for health

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On Mahua Moitra’s plea, National Green Tribunal directs CPCB, CAQM to check allegations of GRAP-3 violations in Delhi

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NGT directs CPCB, CAQM to check allegations of GRAP-3 violations in Delhi

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Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint with the National Green Tribunal regarding unauthorized construction at Kasturba Gandhi Marg in Delhi. The NGT has ordered an investigation into the violations and strict action to be taken. Moitra claims the construction has led to air and noise pollution and has violated GRAP-3 rules, but no action has been taken despite her efforts.

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Director Selvamani Selvaraj's Kaantha is a period drama thriller. The film revolves around the ego-driven battle between superstar TK Mahadevan (Dulquer Salmaan) and his mentor-turned-rival, filmmaker Ayya (Samuthirakani), set in 1950s Tamil Nadu. While the film boasts of excellent performances and strong technical aspects, it falls short due to its disjointed script and lack of cohesion.

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In battle of the Agas, Budgam bypoll loss will pinch Omar Abdullah the hardest

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The PDP is expected to win the by-election in Kashmir's Budgam constituency, which has been held by the NC for decades. The PDP candidate, Aga Muntazir Mehdi, is leading by 4,500 votes after 13 rounds of counting. The NC is facing internal conflicts, with former representative Aga Ruhullah Mehdi publicly criticizing the party leadership and refusing to campaign for the bypoll.

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Maithili Thakur, the Indian Idol Junior contestant, set to become youngest MLA

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Anant Singh wins Mokama by 28,600 votes while contesting from jail

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The Bihar Congress party suffered a major defeat in the recent NDA wave, leaving leaders in shock. Their main strategies of social justice and vote theft campaigns failed, and the decision to induct turncoats from NDA parties damaged their credibility. Focusing on EBCs alienated upper-caste supporters, while RJD's emphasis on employment and daily issues proved more successful.

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Adah Sharma shares ‘kaddu core workout’ to fix posture

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A high-octane campaign led by two chief ministers — Haryana’s Nayab Singh Saini and Delhi’s Rekha Gupta — along with the top brass of the BJP at the state and central levels for its candidate Harjeet Singh Sandhu has failed to make an impact in the Tarn Taran Assembly bypoll in Punjab.

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When Dilip Kumar ‘slapped’ Shah Rukh Khan, told him to ‘work hard’: ‘His slap pushed…’

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PM Modi will review the progress of India's first high-speed rail project during Gujarat visit. The bullet train will reduce travel time between Mumbai and Surat by over 100 minutes and between Mumbai and Ahmedabad to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. The project, funded by Japan, is expected to be completed by 2029 at a cost of Rs. 1,08,000 crore, with 81% being funded by JICA.

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Top 10 largest economies in 2025: India is the fastest-growing economy; check its rank

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Pulwama home of doctor who ‘drove’ car that exploded near Red Fort razed

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