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Nitish Kumar has allowed BJP to lead seat-sharing negotiations within the NDA for Bihar elections. BJP’s candidate list, finalized by senior leaders including Modi and Shah, will be announced soon. Talks with allies like Lok Janshakti Party are progressing smoothly, while opposition faces new challenges from Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj.
Gaza’s Health Ministry reports two medics killed daily, one journalist every three days, and hundreds of civilians injured. Only 14 of 36 hospitals remain partially functional. Since October 2023, over 67,000 people have died. UN experts urge accountability, rights protection, and press freedom to ensure peace and recovery.
Former Union Minister Rajen Gohain and 17 BJP members resigned from the party in Assam, citing unfulfilled promises and betrayal of indigenous communities. Gohain accused the BJP of allowing outsiders to settle in the state. The mass resignation signals growing discontent within the party’s Assam unit, particularly in Upper and Central Assam ahead of elections.
During UK PM Keir Starmer’s India visit, PM Modi raised concerns over Khalistani extremism, urging legal action against such threats. Both leaders focused on trade, education, and global collaboration. Modi announced UK universities opening campuses in India, while the UK supported India’s UN Security Council bid. A historic FT Agreement also nears finalisation.
Mayawati dismissed rumours of Azam Khan joining BSP, saying she meets people openly, not secretly. Speculation had grown over Khan’s dissatisfaction with the Samajwadi Party. However, he reaffirmed loyalty to SP during Akhilesh Yadav’s visit to Rampur. Mayawati’s remarks came during a Lucknow rally, where she attacked SP but avoided criticising the BJP.
Religious hate crimes in England and Wales surged since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023. Anti-Muslim and antisemitic incidents sharply rose, with over 10,000 new offences reported. A terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue deepened tensions. PM Keir Starmer condemned the violence, pledging stronger protection for affected communities.
Karnataka Cabinet has approved one paid menstrual leave per month for women working in government offices and private sector companies. The move aims to support women’s health and promote inclusive workplaces. Karnataka joins Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, and Sikkim in implementing such policies. Activists have praised the decision.
Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India for the first time since 2021, triggering a flag protocol issue. India doesn’t officially recognize the Taliban or its flag, creating a diplomatic dilemma during planned meetings. The visit signals tentative engagement, with talks expected between Muttaqi, EAM Jaishankar, and NSA Doval.
Jan Suraaj Party, led by Prashant Kishor, announced 51 candidates for Bihar polls, including ex-bureaucrats, doctors, lawyers, and actors. The list balances caste representation and focuses on fresh faces with clean images. Kishor will launch the campaign on October 11, aiming to challenge Bihar’s established political status quo.
Ten Muslims were arrested in Uttar Pradesh for sharing ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters and videos. Arrests occurred in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut for allegedly inciting communal unrest. Police charged them under sections of the BNS. The posters sparked protests and nationwide demonstrations after similar arrests in Kanpur during Milad-un-Nabi processions.
Jaish-e-Mohammed has launched its first women’s wing, Jamaat-ul-Mominaat, led by Masood Azhar’s sister, Sadiya Azhar. Her husband was killed in India’s Operation Sindoor. Recruitment targets women linked to JeM commanders. Traditionally excluding women, JeM shifted policy post-Pahalgam attack, mirroring groups like ISIS that deploy female operatives.
Advocate Rakesh Kishore was booked for throwing a shoe at CJI B.R. Gavai in the Supreme Court on October 6. A Zero FIR was filed in Bengaluru, then transferred to Delhi’s Tilak Marg Police. The All India Advocates Association condemned the act, demanding strict action to uphold the judiciary’s dignity.
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has released their first slate of 51 candidates for the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections today. Among the nominees is mathematician KC Sinha, contesting from Kumhrar, Patna. The Jan Suraaj party plans to contest all 243 seats, making it a pivotal player in this three-cornered electoral battle.
After IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s suicide, his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, accused top Haryana officials of abetment. In a letter to CM Saini, she cited harassment, caste bias, and a detailed suicide note, demanding an FIR and protection, alleging the accused are influencing police and threatening her family.
The Kerala Legislative Assembly passed a government-backed resolution suspending three Congress MLAs for the rest of the current session. The government accused Roji M. John, M. Vincent, and Saneesh Kumar of allegedly attacking Watch and Ward personnel inside the Assembly complex. The motion was approved by a majority vote in the House.