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Ashish Verma

Ashish Verma is an Assistant Editor at India TV News. He heads the editorial shift and primarily covers politics, crime, and global affairs, with a keen focus on geopolitics and diplomacy. With over 12 years of experience in the media industry, he has worked with leading organisations, including Press Trust of India, Microsoft News, and TV9 Network. Ashish is an alumnus of IIMC, New Delhi. He can be reached at ashishverma@indiatvnews.com.

Pakistani TV anchor Rabia Ahsan shot dead in Rawalpindi, husband taken into custody on murder charge
World | Nov 09, 2026, 02:51 PM IST
Rabia Ahsan worked as an anchor and programme host for a local private television channel. She was found dead at her home with a gunshot wound in the Gulshanabad area of Rawalpindi. Her husband has been taken into custody.
UP Elections 2027: BJP finalises names of 209 candidates, list sent to Delhi for final approval
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 09, 2026, 11:39 PM IST
The BJP has ramped up its election preparations, reportedly finalising 209 shortlisted candidates initially for Uttar Pradesh’s 403 Assembly seats, which will go to polls early next year.
Sheikh Hasina seeks new passport ahead of Bangladesh return even as Dhaka pushes for extradition
World | Nov 09, 2026, 01:27 PM IST
The Awami League said Hasina’s roots and political career were deeply intertwined with Bangladesh, asserting that returning to her homeland was a matter of national identity and a fundamental right.

Three killed, 45 injured after bus skids off Lucknow-Agra Expressway, falls into gorge in UP
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 09, 2026, 03:54 PM IST
The ill-fated bus was enroute to Chhapra district Bihar from Rajasthan's Rewari when the accident took place on the outskirts of Lucknow.
BJP tears into Cong over Kharge's 'Eid of happiness' remark on Diwali, alleges appeasement politics
India | Nov 09, 2026, 10:58 AM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge described Diwali as "Khushiyon Ka Eid" while speaking to reporters on the occasion of the festival, triggering criticism from the BJP.
Child among six burnt alive after car carrying Haryana residents catches fire in Muzaffarnagar
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 09, 2026, 10:03 AM IST
The accident took place on the Panipat-Muzaffarnagar national highway after the car crashed into a light pole and erupted into flames, killing its 6 occupants.

Yogi Adityanath hints scheme for women in UP ahead of polls: 'We're bringing a special package'
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 09, 2026, 08:45 AM IST
During his visit to Ayodhya for Deepotsav, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Ram Lalla and Hanumangarhi on Sunday and assured the Hindu community of security. He also hinted at a special welfare package for women in Uttar Pradesh.
'I was unfaithful': Nvidia chief Jensen Huang admits to affair with alleged Chinese spy after expose
World | Nov 09, 2026, 07:52 AM IST
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was targeted in a foreign intelligence operation. The board said it found no evidence of compromised national security or company secrets. Huang will cooperate with the probe and remain CEO during the investigation.
Houthis claim strikes on Riyadh airport, Aramco facility, Saudi military after 25 killed in Yemen
World | Nov 07, 2026, 11:38 PM IST
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the operations involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones. He claimed the strikes on the airport, oil storage tanks and an Aramco distillation tower in Riyadh.

Five killed, dozen injured in mass shooting in Krakow city of Poland, attacker shot dead by police
World | Nov 07, 2026, 10:28 PM IST
The attacker, dressed in a military attire, was shot dead by the police at the scene of the crime.
CM Yogi rips into Akhilesh Yadav over planned Ayodhya visit: 'Apologise to Rambhakts first'
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 07, 2026, 08:59 PM IST
The Chief Minister also accused previous governments of neglecting Ayodhya and said the city had undergone a major transformation under the present government.
IAF's IL-76MD, aircraft that can carry tanks, makes historic landing at 13,629 ft near China border
India | Nov 07, 2026, 06:14 PM IST
Indian Air Force’s IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft made a historic landing at Nyoma airfield in eastern Ladakh at 13,629 feet, marking the highest-altitude landing ever by an aircraft of this type worldwide.

PM Modi lauds India's resolve to fight darkness in Diwali greetings, will celebrate with soldiers
India | Nov 07, 2026, 05:48 PM IST
In a video message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about his annual tradition of celebrating Diwali with soldiers of the Indian armed forces, saying he would continue the practice this year.
Centre rejects Karnataka's claims of excess ethanol blending in E20, flags incorrect testing
India | Nov 07, 2026, 04:50 PM IST
The Centre rejected allegations of excess ethanol blending in petrol sold in Karnataka, questioning the sampling and testing procedures adopted in the October exercise. It reiterated that E20 petrol supplied by IOCL, BPCL and HPCL across the country conforms to the BIS standard IS 17021.
Jharkhand minister triggers row over 'Nepal, Bangladesh-like' regime change remarks, BJP outraged
Jharkhand | Nov 07, 2026, 12:07 AM IST
Congress leader and Jharkhand minister Irfan Ansari claimed that young people, farmers, the middle class, Dalits, tribals and Muslims were facing difficulties and that anger was building across the country.

Mohammad Shami, ace Indian pacer, announces retirement from Test cricket
Cricket | Nov 06, 2026, 11:55 PM IST
Announcing the decision to draw the curtain on his red-ball career, Shami said every wicket, struggle, injury and comeback had taught him valuable lessons, describing Test cricket as much more than just a format.
Fire breaks out at multi-storey building in Mumbai's Ghatkopar East, several fire tenders rushed
Maharashtra | Nov 06, 2026, 10:34 PM IST
The fire broke out on the 23rd floor of Kukreja Palace, a ground-plus-25-storey building on Vallabh Baug Lane in Pant Nagar
Karnataka claims E20 contains over 30% ethanol, minister cites lab tests; compensation sought
Karnataka | Nov 06, 2026, 08:11 PM IST
Citing lab tests, Karnataka claims that petrol samples from several fuel stations contained ethanol levels exceeding 20%, with IOCL recording 31.2% and HPCL 30.5%. The state also alleges discrepancies in oil companies’ lab reports and demands an investigation and consumer compensation.
Several coaches of Karmabhoomi Express catch fire in Punjab's Rajpura, panic among passengers
India | Nov 06, 2026, 04:32 PM IST
Railway officials have launched an inquiry into the cause of the fire. Yashanjit Singh, Senior DCM of Ambala Division, confirmed that three coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express were severely affected, while a fourth sustained minor damage.
Big setback for Benjamin Netanyahu as Arab parties declare support for Eisenkot as Israel PM
World | Nov 05, 2026, 10:19 PM IST
The Joint List, which secured 11 seats, said it would formally recommend Gadi Eisenkot to President Isaac Herzog for the mandate to form the next government. The Ra’am party, which won eight seats, also announced its support for Eisenkot.