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Tej Pratap Yadav, son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, filed his nomination from Mahua for Bihar Assembly Election 2025 under Jan Shakti Janata Dal. His sister, Rohini Acharya, sent warm wishes. Returning to his old constituency, Tej Pratap emphasized family blessings. The Mahua seat now sees a high-stakes battle, drawing significant attention across Bihar.
Punjab’s Ropar DIG Harcharan Bhullar was arrested by the CBI after being caught red-handed accepting a ₹5 lakh bribe. Acting on a complaint, the CBI conducted surveillance for 10 days and raided multiple locations, including his offices in Mohali, Ropar, and Chandigarh. Bhullar allegedly ran a long-standing bribery operation to settle cases.
Seat-sharing tensions between Congress and RJD persist ahead of Bihar elections. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, met Lalu Prasad Yadav to resolve the issue. Despite talks, Congress began announcing candidates unilaterally. Meanwhile, RJD and NDA continue allocating symbols. Nominations for Phase 1 close on October 17, with polling scheduled for Nov 6 and 11.
Bhojpuri superstar Khesari Lal Yadav will contest from Chapra on an RJD ticket after his wife was found ineligible. BJP has fielded folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Meanwhile, seat-sharing tensions persist between RJD and Congress in the Mahagathbandhan, with top leaders holding talks to resolve the deadlock ahead of Bihar elections.
Salman Khan reunites with Rashmika Mandanna on Bigg Boss 19 during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode, now rescheduled to Thursday. They’re promoting their films Sikandar and Thama, joined by Shaan, Jasmine Sandlas, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The episode follows a dramatic week inside the house, promising star power and fiery confrontations.
The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on October 17 seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms. The plea alleges these platforms disguise themselves as e-sports or social games, causing massive social and economic harm. It demands action from government bodies, blocking orders, financial investigations, and data protection for minors.
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge urged CM Siddaramaiah to ban government staff from RSS activities, citing conduct rules barring political affiliations. He also sought a ban on RSS shakhas in public schools and grounds. Claiming threats over his stance, Kharge shared a video. BJP slammed his move, daring him to ban RSS entirely.
AP CM Chandrababu said the state is reaping double benefits under the double-engine govt. With PM Modi’s support, ArcelorMittal, Google AI Data Center, and BPCL have come to Vizah city. He announced a High Court bench in Kurnool, a steel plant in Kadapa, and drone and space cities in Orvakallu and Kadapa, respectively.
At the ‘Super GST Sabha’ in Kurnool, AP, PM Modi laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹13,400 crore. Key initiatives include power transmission upgrades, road and railway works, a new LPG bottling plant, a defence manufacturing unit, and the Srikakulam-Angul Natural Gas Pipeline, boosting infrastructure in the state.
The three-match ODI series between India and Australia will begin on October 19, with Team India led by captain Shubman Gill. Viewers can watch the series on Star Sports Network and JioCinema with a subscription. However, the matches will also be available for free broadcast on the Doordarshan (DD) Sports Channel.
The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court that 3.66 lakh voter names were removed from Bihar’s final list through a Special Summary Revision (SIR), with no complaints received. However, the Court directed the EC to review possible errors and shortcomings in the process and to provide free legal aid to all affected individuals.
AP CM Chandrababu will visit London from November 2 to 5 to attract investments to the state. During the visit, he will invite London-based industrialists to the Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 14-15. He will also highlight the state’s investment opportunities and the incentives being offered by the AP govt.
India has emerged as the third most powerful air force in the world, as per the latest World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) rankings. Strengthening its military capabilities, India has surpassed China, which now ranks fourth. The United States and Russia retain the top two positions on the global air power index.
PM Modi continued his visit to Srisailam by visiting the ‘Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Spurti Kendra’. He toured the Shivaji Durbar Hall and meditation halls, and praised the Trust administrators for their effective management. Modi was accompanied by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan during the visit.
The Henley Passport Index, developed by Henley & Partners, ranks world passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Updated quarterly, it uses data from the International Air Transport Association. The index highlights global mobility trends and reflects ties through visa-free or visa-on-arrival access.