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CWC meets today, decision on internal elections likely
The Congressional Working Committee (CWC), the party’s highest executive body, will meet on Saturday to try again to set the organization’s long-standing election schedule – an exercise that will need to be kept in mind in future parliamentary elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab. , Uttarakhand and Goa, according to people familiar with the matter. Read more
Nighttime curfew, Covid-19 restrictions extended in Pondicherry until October 31
On Friday, the government in Pondicherry extended restrictions on coronavirus disease (Covid-19) until October 31. The restrictions also include a nighttime curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., a government order said. Read more
Sasikala to visit the Jayalalithaa Memorial. Know why this is politically important
VK Sasikala, former All India Acting Secretary General Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), who has kept a low profile in recent months, is expected to visit the memorial to former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa on Saturday in Chennai. Read more
US opens borders to fully vaccinated Indians: 5 things to know
Fully vaccinated foreigners can travel to the United States from November 8, the White House announced on Friday, a move that will also benefit Indians who have received both coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccines. Read more
“Well … I’m still not gone”: MS Dhoni’s cheeky response adds even more suspense to her IPL and CSK future
MS Dhoni did what only MS Dhoni can⦠leave things on a cliffhanger. We’re not talking about the game. There was no cliffhanger there as the Chennai Super Kings beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 points to claim their fourth IPL title. Read more
Kartik Aaryan, in the middle of the hills, pauses to “breathe”
Kartik Aaryan is having a great time. The actor recently traveled to an unnamed place to relax, and the photos from his vacation soothe our eyes. Read more
Sardar Udham movie review: Vicky Kaushal is spellbinding in one of the most daring and traumatic Hindi films ever made
There are undeniable parallels between the stories of director Shoojit Sircar and the subject of his latest film, Sardar Udham. Shoojit burned nearly 20 years to make this film, clearly the most passionate of his passion projects. Read more