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CAL11 BH-BJP-SAMRAT 12.55 PM Samrat Choudhary named BJP legislature party leader in Bihar Patna Senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was named its legislature party leader during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Bihars Patna on Wednesday, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said.

Following are the top stories at 1.05 pm: NATION CAL10 BH-JD(U)-NITISH (12.43 PM) Nitish chosen as leader of JD(U) legislature party in Bihar Patna: JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar was chosen as the leader of its legislature party during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Bihar's capital Patna on Wednesday, state minister Shrawon Kumar said. CAL11 BH-BJP-SAMRAT (12.55 PM) Samrat Choudhary named BJP legislature party leader in Bihar Patna: Senior BJP leader Samrat Choudhary was named its legislature party leader during a meeting of newly elected MLAs in Bihar's Patna on Wednesday, UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya said. DEL11 LAUNDERING-AL FALAH-CASE (11.41 AM) **** Al Falah Group chairperson had reasons to flee India; Rs 415 cr tainted funds identified: ED New Delhi: Al Falah group chairperson Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui had ''incentives'' to flee India as his close family members are settled in the Gulf and he received at least Rs 415 crore funds generated ''dishonestly'' from students of educational institutions run by his Trust, the ED has informed a court. **** MDS10 AP-MAOISTS-LD ENCOUNTER (11.03 AM) **** Seven Maoists killed in police encounter in Andhra Pradesh Amaravati: A day after six Maoists were gunned down at Maredumilli in Andhra Pradesh, seven more died in another exchange of fire in the vicinity on Wednesday, police said. **** MDS19 AP-MAOISTS-ARRESTS (12.40 PM) **** Andhra police arrest 50 Maoists in major multi-district crackdown Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 50 CPI (Maoist) cadres across five districts in a coordinated intelligence-led operations, said an official on Wednesday. **** MDS13 AP-SAI BABA-COIN-PM (12.28 PM) **** PM Modi releases commemorative coin, stamps honouring life, teachings of Sathya Sai Baba Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released a commemorative Rs 100 coin and a set of stamps honouring the life, teachings and the legacy of late spiritual leader Sri Sathya Sai Baba. **** CAL7 WB-BSF-BANGLADESHI (11.34 AM) **** Rise in Illegal Bangladeshi nationals attempting crossings amid SIR drives: BSF officials Kolkata: The number of illegal Bangladeshi nationals attempting to cross the India-Bangladesh border in South Bengal has risen sharply in recent weeks, a surge that is being linked to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, a senior BSF official said. **** DEL10 CONG-INDIRA (11.29 AM) **** Her courage, patriotism inspire me to stand against injustice: Rahul on Indira's birth anniversary New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, with Rahul Gandhi saying that he was inspired by his grandmother to make fearless decisions for India. **** DEL4 CONG-TRUMP-PM (9.23 AM) **** 'Tally is now 60': Congress after Trump repeats 'India-Pak' peace broker claim New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at the Narendra Modi government over US President Donald Trump repeating his claims that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, chiding, tally ''is now 60.'' **** DEL2 PM-LAKSHMIBAI (8.42 AM) **** Rani Lakshmibai's tales of valour still inspire Indians: Modi New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered his tributes to warrior queen Rani Lakshmibai on her birth anniversary. **** DES3 UP-AYODHYA-LETTER (10.03 AM) **** Sweep all mosques, log visitors' details: Ayodhya BJP leader Ayodhya: A local BJP leader has demanded regular searching of mosques here and logging visitors' details, in the wake of the Red Fort blast and ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the city on November 25. **** BOM7 MH-NCP SP-SHINDE (11.50 AM) **** BJP no longer needs Shinde, claims NCP (SP); asks Dy CM to quit Mahayuti alliance Mumbai: NCP (SP) spokesperson Clyde Crasto on Wednesday said the reported friction between Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Shiv Sena ministers indicates that the BJP no longer needs Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. **** CAL4 SK-BJP-SIR DEAMND (9.48 AM) **** BJP demands SIR in Sikkim under law protecting indigenous people's rights Gangtok: The BJP demanded a special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Sikkim under Article 371(F) of the Constitution, which protects the rights of the indigenous people, a party leader said. **** CAL5 MN-RSS-BHAGWAT-VISIT (10.25 AM) **** RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Manipur for first time since ethnic violence broke out in 2023 Imphal: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to arrive in Manipur on November 20 for the first time since ethnic violence broke out two years ago, a functionary of the organisation said on Wednesday. **** LEGAL LGD11 SC-TRIBUNAL-LAW (11.37 AM) **** SC strikes down key provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act, says Centre reintroduced quashed clauses New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down several provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law related to the appointment, tenure, and service conditions of members of various tribunals, saying they had been re-enacted by the Centre with minor tweaks. **** LGD4 DL-COURT-AL FALAH-ED (11.34 AM) **** Al Falah group chaiman Jawad Siddiqui in ED custody for 13 days New Delhi: A Delhi court early Wednesday sent Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui to Enforcement Directorate custody for 13 days. **** FOREIGN FGN31 BANGLA-SITUATION (11.33 AM) **** Calm returns gradually as Bangladesh remains on alert amid Awami League's protest call New Delhi/Dhaka: Bangladesh on Wednesday remained calm but tense as security forces continued to maintain a strict vigil across major cities amid the Awami League's call for nationwide demonstrations to protest the death sentence handed down to its chief and former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. **** FGN28 AUS-INDIAN-MOTHER (10.29 AM) **** Pregnant Indian-origin techie, unborn baby killed in road accident in Australia Melbourne: An Indian-origin techie who was eight months pregnant has died along with her unborn baby after she was hit by a car in Australia's Sydney city. ****

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