Morning Digest: Political resistance against ‘vote chori’ will continue, says Rahul Gandhi; 13 children dead as boat capsizes in Bihar, and more
This digest covers multiple events in India, including a tragic boat capsize in Bihar, political predictions for the 2029 elections, and a cabinet resignation. It also notes international developments such as a trade agreement between India and Canada and the medical diagnosis of Pope Leo XIV.
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The summary provides a snapshot of significant domestic political shifts and humanitarian incidents in India, alongside notable international health and diplomatic news.
At least 13 children died after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Vaishali district of Bihar, under Raghopur police station area on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) night. The boat was ferrying villagers to another village, where they were to attend a feast.
The Congress will suffer its fourth consecutive defeat, while the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will return to power with an overwhelming majority in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
India and Canada are together contributing to a “more stable and prosperous world”, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after a call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, during which they agreed to conclude a trade agreement soon.
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