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<p>THE NAME'S RAI, UDAY Rai. Profession: rickshaw puller. Claim to fame: took RJD chief Laloo Prasad Yadav for a ride last week (actually, transported him from his Patna home to the nearby CBI office for an interrogation). A tete-a-tete with Citizen Rai:</p><p>Q. Laloo said he took the rickshaw because he doesn't have the money for petrol. Do you believe him? A. I was hired by a police officer. I don't know whether he has money or not.</p><p>Q. Did he say anything to you?</p><p>A. He kept joking as if I was his friend. He even offered me food in the CBI office.</p><div class="itemcenter"><amp-iframe height="62" title="" width="320" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014%5Cu0026native%3D1" class="mrBt15 preferred-source-banner"> </amp-iframe></div></p><p>Q. How did he address you? A. Raiji.</p><p>Q. How do you feel about giving a ride to Laloo? A. I felt as if God was sitting on my rickshaw.</p><p>Q. Did he bother when you later sat on a dharna outside his house demanding a job?</p><p>A.Yes, he has called me on November 1 for a job.</p><p>Q. Is Laloo really a garibon ka masiha (messiah of the poor)?</p><p>A. He is like a god to me.</p><p>Q. What will you do with the Rs 600 he gave you for the ride?</p><p>A. I will save this money for the future.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Nov 2, 1998</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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<p>THE NAME'S RAI, UDAY Rai. Profession: rickshaw puller. Claim to fame: took RJD chief Laloo Prasad Yadav for a ride last week (actually, transported him from his Patna home to the nearby CBI office for an interrogation). A tete-a-tete with Citizen Rai:</p><p>Q. Laloo said he took the rickshaw because he doesn't have the money for petrol. Do you believe him? A. I was hired by a police officer. I don't know whether he has money or not.</p><p>Q. Did he say anything to you?</p><p>A. He kept joking as if I was his friend. He even offered me food in the CBI office.</p><div class="itemcenter"><iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="62" awidth="320" aheight="62" amplayout="fixed" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014" class="preferred-source-banner" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><style>.preferred-source-banner{  margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}</style></p><p>Q. How did he address you? A. Raiji.</p><p>Q. How do you feel about giving a ride to Laloo? A. I felt as if God was sitting on my rickshaw.</p><p>Q. Did he bother when you later sat on a dharna outside his house demanding a job?</p><p>A.Yes, he has called me on November 1 for a job.</p><p>Q. Is Laloo really a garibon ka masiha (messiah of the poor)?</p><p>A. He is like a god to me.</p><p>Q. What will you do with the Rs 600 he gave you for the ride?</p><p>A. I will save this money for the future.</p><div id="tab-link-wrapper-plugin"><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">AtMigration </div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Nov 2, 1998</div></div></div><div class="sendros">--- ENDS ---</div></div>

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India and Pakistan continued their no-handshake policy during the U19 World Cup Super Six match. The two teams have not done handshakes since the Asia Cup 2025.

Ayush Mhatre, Farhan Yousaf at Under 19 World Cup 2026 (GettyImages Photo)

Under 19 World Cup 2026: Ayush Mhatre and Farhan Yousaf didn't shake hands (GettyImages Photo)

India, Pakistan captains continue no handshake policy in Under-19 World Cup 2026

The Indian Film & Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) has condemned the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence. The film body has also sought Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's intervention regarding the case.

Film body seeks CM Fadnavis’ intervention after firing at Rohit Shetty’s Juhu home

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While Tamil Nadu walked away with a Rare Earths Corridor, high-speed rails, cash crop boosts and a push for its key archaeological site, West Bengal too gained in the Union Budget 2026-27 through a freight corridor and high-speed rail line. Both the non-BJP states will be holding Assembly polls in 2026.

Tamil Nadu got a Rare Earth Corridor. Jute scheme to support farmers and industry fell into West Bengal's kitty.

Has Budget 2026 silently focused on poll-bound Tamil Nadu and West Bengal?

A record Rs 53.5 trillion budget cuts the deficit to 4.3% of GDP — but India now spends more servicing debt than building infrastructure.


Budget 2026: The Union Budget for FY27, presented by Nirmala Sitharaman, brought relief for travellers, students, clean-energy sectors and exporters. 

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India spends more, borrows less as global risks close in

Sitharaman presented her ninth straight Union Budget in Parliament earlier in the day, with key focus on infrastructure, AI, easing tax filings, boosting domestic manufacturing, and defence spending among others.

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The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win 352 seats if the Lok Sabha elections were held today, INDIA bloc 182 seats and others nine seats, according to the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey.

NDA would win 352 seats if Lok Sabha polls were held today: Mood of the Nation poll

Bands of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and paramilitary enthralled the audiences with an array of foot-tapping melodies, including 'Vande Mataram', 'Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja', 'Vijay Bharat', 'Sitare Hind' and 'Brave Warrior', at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on Thursday.

Beating Retreat ceremony: Military bands regale audience with foot-tapping melodies

In this report, the focus is on the high-level meeting between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi. The meeting aimed to address speculations regarding a rebellion and internal friction within the Kerala Congress unit. Speaking after the marathon session, Shashi Tharoor stated, 'The discussion with my two party leaders, the LOP and the Congress President and we had a very good, constructive, positive discussion.' He emphasized that the party is moving forward on the same page, dismissing rumors of a fallout. Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, confirmed he would continue to campaign for the party alongside the state leadership. The Congress leadership has reportedly stepped in to ensure unity ahead of upcoming elections, describing Tharoor as an asset to the party. The discussion follows Tharoor's recent absence from party meetings and reported differences with the state leadership in Kerala.

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Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge to resolve Kerala Congress rift

In this Special Report, the focus is on the tabling of the Economic Survey 2025-26 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at the start of the Budget Session. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the survey in the Lok Sabha, projecting a robust GDP growth of 7.4% for FY26. Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, stating, 'In the beginning of this quarter, the free trade agreement between India and the European Union is a glimpse of how bright the future of the youth of India is.' The Prime Minister emphasized that the next 25 years are crucial for achieving the vision of 'Viksit Bharat 2047' and noted that India is now on the 'reform express.' The bulletin also covers the political friction in Parliament, with the opposition demanding a rollback of the G. Ramji law while the BJP accused them of disrespecting constitutional traditions. The survey highlights fiscal prudence, with the deficit met at 4.8% of GDP.

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This special report covers the final rites of Ajit Pawar being conducted at Vidya Pratishthan in Baramati. The transcript highlights the emotional scenes as the Pawar family, including Sunetra Pawar, Parth Pawar, and Jai Pawar, pay their last respects. A significant moment is noted between Supriya Sule and Sunetra Pawar, who stood together despite their past political face-off in the Lok Sabha elections. The speaker notes, 'The family, the political divide blurred by what has been deep love within the family and that void today is filled by the outpouring of grief.' The programme reflects on Ajit Pawar's legacy as a 'mercurial leader' who transformed Baramati into a model constituency. The report details the public nature of the bereavement, with a three-day mourning period announced in the region as the community gathers to say goodbye to the leader they affectionately called 'Dada'.

Final Rites: Baramati Bids Farewell To Ajit Pawar

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