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News Capsule For The Month of November 2025

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  Following are the top news for the month.   If you wish to follow and get notifications of future articles, you can sign up using the email on the left sidebar.  Article of the month Kerala  Kerala Becomes First Indian State to Eliminate Extreme Poverty, Says CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Teen drives Toyota Innova recklessly in Kochi, injures elderly father; father is booked. Kochi Corporation conducts the sterilisation of 149 stray dogs. Kochi Corporation to regulate street vending, and to rehab vendors identified through a survey. Kochit declared a waste-free city.   Man arrested in Kochi train phone robbery case; gang used sticks to knock devices from passengers.  Samridhi opens its 4th outlet in Fort Kochi.  Ezhimala Naval Commanding Officer arrested for taking bribes from contractors.  Massive gold theft at Sabarimala; Kerala HC calls for probe into plating on sanctum doors.  Kerala cancels licences of Munnar taxi drivers who harassed...

The Rise of Zohran Mamdani and the Left Wing Populism in the US- A Podcast

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Greetings to all listeners and readers!! Last week, Zohran Mamdani was the Mayor-elect of New York City, the heart of US Capitalism, Wall Street, and its Financial Capital. He will be the first Muslim, Indian-origin, South Asian, and the second-youngest mayor of the city. The victory of Zohran Mamdani in NYC had raised questions on the future of the Democratic Party. This podcast episode will dive into how and why Zohran Mamdani won in the New York City Mayoral Election, and what the future of the democratic party will be, and what is the status of Left-Wing Populism in the USA is.  Our Newscapsule Article of the Month  About The Guest Milan C Varghese  is a final-year law student who pays close attention to policy, politics, law, and the economy. He likes working through ideas in a clear, practical way, with a focus on how they play out in real life. Known across the Kerala Model United Nations circuit for his engaging debates and policy insights, Milan combines his lega...

Bihar Elections: A Post Election Analysis

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The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has defeated the Mahagathbandhan (MGB) in a landslide with 204 to 33 seats in the state of Bihar. NDA came very close to its earlier record of 206 seats in 2010. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is based in Hyderabad, has secured five seats, and the Bahujan Samaj Party secured one seat. This article gives you a clear understanding of the results.  Coverage of Bihar Elections 2020 The Results Credits- TOI Credits- TOI Newscapsule of the month Inference of the election results  With a landslide, the NDA has been declared the winner, becoming the largest alliance once more. It secured more than 200 seats. Within the NDA, the BJP is the largest party, and the JDU is the second-largest party.  Last time this gap was too wide, but now, JDU has narrowed it to 10 seats. BJP has come out as the largest party in Bihar for the first time in history. Nitish Kumar of JDU, amidst all the challenges, is the vote magnet of the stat...

US Elections 2025: A Glimpse

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Today, the US states of New Jersey and Virginia elected their new governors. New York City also elected a new mayor. That's it? No, there were several state-level and city-level races as well. We will be covering all of this here like no one else.  This was the biggest election in the country since the 2024 Presidential Elections.  Trump's victory and the year that followed shook the entire world by surprise. It was extremely overwhelming for many. Trump today has become extremely unpopular, with a low 37% approval rating. This is a record low rating for any President in US history. Thus, this election was considered a referendum on Trump 2.0's first year. Let us examine each of the races, what the outcome was, and what the implications will be.  Newscapsule of the month Commonwealth of Virginia  Virginia is a swing state when it comes to the gubernatorial races. It has always voted for the party opposite to that of White House in recent years. In 2021, Virginia elec...