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.
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Congress suspends 200 office-bearers for skipping INDIA bloc's Delhi rally on SIR; BJP mocks
India | Nov 05, 2026, 08:49 PM ISTA total of 202 Youth Congress office-bearers have been suspended across seven states, including 49 in Gujarat, 26 in West Bengal, 11 in Uttar Pradesh (Central), 14 in Telangana, 10 in Haryana, 60 in Madhya Pradesh and 32 in Jharkhand.
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PM Modi lauds Indian Para Asian games contingent: 'You not only won medals, but millions of hearts'
India | Nov 05, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTDuring an interaction with India's Asian Para Games 2026 contingent, PM Modi said the athletes had once again demonstrated that the highest achievements are driven by sheer determination and courage.
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Delhi building collapse: Two MCD engineers suspended, search on for builders after 2 killed
Delhi | Nov 05, 2026, 05:54 PM ISTThe suspensions come after a three-storey building under construction collapsed in Gali Sitara, near Chawri Bazaar Metro station, at around 9.50 am on Thursday. Two people died after being trapped beneath the debris, while several others were initially feared to be trapped, police said.
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Multiple European flights hit with diversions, emergency landing after bomb threats
World | Nov 05, 2026, 04:46 PM ISTSeveral flights were targeted by bomb threats on Thursday and Tuesday. On Thursday, an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France, a Wizz Air flight from Milan to Warsaw was diverted to Vienna, and a LOT Polish Airlines flight from Warsaw to Paris was stopped for security checks.
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Bombay High Court orders Election Commission to add names of 6 Goa voters deleted during SIR
Maharashtra | Nov 05, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTThe case concerns Paresh Vasant Salgaonkar and five other members of his family, who reside in Goa’s Santa Cruz Assembly constituency.
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Pakistan terror link, sleeper cell angle being probed after blast at railway track in Sri Ganganagar
Rajasthan | Nov 05, 2026, 12:05 AM ISTThe Sri Ganganagar railway track blast is being investigated by multiple agencies, including Rajasthan ATS, NIA, IB and Punjab Police. Investigators are examining possible terror links, sleeper cell involvement, and connections with Pakistan-based networks.
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JD Vance blames Iran war for Republicans' loss in US midterm polls, says 'supporters turned on us'
World | Nov 04, 2026, 09:57 PM ISTVance maintained that the Republican defeat was not mainly due to low voter turnout among its supporters. Rather, he said many voters who backed the Trump-Vance ticket in the 2024 presidential election switched their allegiance to Democrats in the November 3 midterms.
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'You're dialling the wrong number, this is the season for protest': CJI quips at plea on reservation
India | Nov 04, 2026, 09:29 PM ISTDuring the hearing on the plea seeking rotation of SC/ST-reserved constituencies, the CJI urged the petitioner to raise the issue with elected representatives. "Gather some courage, raise your voice and say that the time has come for the legislature to take some steps in this direction," he said.
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Did Trump’s immigration crackdown, H1-B policy miff Indian-Americans? What US midterm results reveal
World | Nov 04, 2026, 07:23 PM ISTImmigration remains a key concern for many Indian-American families, particularly those with ties to the technology industry. The H-1B visa programme serves as a crucial pathway for skilled Indian professionals seeking employment and career opportunities in the United States.
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Ladakh adminstration sends notice to Sonam Wangchuk's school over 'unauthorised operations'
India | Nov 04, 2026, 05:50 PM ISTIn August 2025, the Ladakh administration cancelled the land allotted to the HIAL. The institution challenged the decision before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, where the matter is still under consideration.
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SC issues notice to Centre, ECI on plea challenging blanket immunity for CEC, Election Commissioners
India | Nov 04, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTThe notice from the Supreme Court came on a plea challenging the lifelong immunity to CEC and Election Commissioners under Section 16 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023.
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Neha Bora faces police complaint over 'rapes in temple' remark amid political bashing
India | Nov 03, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTThe BJP has also criticised Neha Bora and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of disrespecting Sanatan Dharma and Hindu religious beliefs. The matter is currently at the complaint stage, with police action awaited.
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Caught on cam: Woman crashes SUV into Bengaluru eatery, three suffer burns due to hot oil spill
Karnataka | Nov 03, 2026, 10:19 PM ISTA woman reportedly lost control of her speeding car, hitting several parked two-wheelers before crashing into a kebab stall. The impact overturned a vessel of boiling oil, causing burn injuries to workers inside the kitchen.
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Previously enlisted voters can submit Form 6 if names missing from draft SIR list, says EC
India | Nov 03, 2026, 08:42 PM ISTThe Election Commission said such applications will not be treated as false declarations merely because the applicants were registered voters in the past. This comes after the apex poll body received reports that several existing voters were hesitant to submit Form 6 during the SIR exercise.
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Trump faces crucial test amid low ratings, Democrats aim to flip Senate as US votes in midterm polls
World | Nov 03, 2026, 08:13 PM ISTPolitical analysts believe Trump's approval ratings have hit a record low, making him a potential electoral liability for Republican candidates. A Democratic victory in Congress could lead to greater scrutiny of Trump's administration and impose constraints on his ability to pursue his agenda.
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Iran bracing for US nuclear attack? Tehran issues guide for impending radioactive scenario
World | Nov 03, 2026, 05:31 PM ISTIn the video guide, Iranian authorities identified four principal dangers associated with a nuclear explosion: intense light, blast waves, extreme heat and the potential release of radioactive materials.
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Delhi to Varanasi in just 3.5 hours as Centre approves UP's first bullet train with affordable fares
Uttar Pradesh | Oct 31, 2026, 02:37 PM ISTThe Centre has approved the Northern Bullet Train Corridor, paving the way for Uttar Pradesh's first bullet train and potentially reducing travel time between Delhi and Varanasi to just 3.5 hours. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the proposed fare would be lower than airfares.
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200 CCTVs, control rooms, paramilitary forces: Security stepped up for INDIA bloc's Nov 1 rally
Delhi | Nov 01, 2026, 12:01 AM ISTDelhi Police have installed around 200 CCTV cameras and set up a control room at Ramlila Maidan. AI-based surveillance and facial recognition technology have also been deployed to monitor crowd movement and maintain security.
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AAP releases first list of candidates for Punjab elections; CM Bhagwant Mann to contest from Dhuri
India | Oct 31, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTThe Aam Aadmi Party has fielded Bhagwant Mann from Dhuri seat and its jailed MLA Sanjeev Arora from Ludhiana West in its first list of candidates for the Punjab assembly elections due next year.
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US woman who survived two lethal injection executions speaks out: 'Don't know why I survived'
World | Oct 31, 2026, 09:48 AM ISTAt just 18, Pike tortured and murdered Slemmer with her boyfriend, making her one of the youngest women in the United States to receive a death sentence. Despite the ordeal of the botched execution, Pike expressed gratitude to the medical professionals who saved her life.