Sun Nov 24 04:23:00 UTC 2024: **Narrow Victory for Maharashtra Congress President in Sakoli Assembly By-Election; Delhi Police Kill Suspect in Constable’s Murder**

MUMBAI, India – Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole secured a narrow victory in the Sakoli assembly constituency by-election, defeating his BJP rival by a mere 208 votes. While Patole’s win prevented a complete rout for the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi coalition, which suffered a significant overall defeat to the BJP-led Mahayuti, the close result highlights the BJP’s strong showing.

NEW DELHI, India – The main suspect in the fatal stabbing of Delhi Police Constable Kiran Pal was shot and killed in a police encounter in south Delhi. The accused, Raghav, had stabbed the constable during a routine patrol on Saturday. Two other suspects were arrested earlier. Police recovered a pistol from the scene.

Elsewhere in India:

* **’Brand Bharat’ Promoted:** External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar championed the concept of ‘Brand Bharat,’ emphasizing its authenticity and India’s growing self-confidence.
* **Polio Cases Rise in Pakistan:** Two new polio cases were reported in Pakistan, bringing the total for the year to 52.
* **West Bengal By-Election Fallout:** Following the Trinamool Congress’s sweep in West Bengal by-elections, Kursong MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma criticized the party leadership for prioritizing money and MPs over local legislators.

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