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India has asked the US to ease sanctions on Iranian and Venezuelan oil if it wants New Delhi to reduce Russian imports. Officials warned that cutting supplies from all three countries could spike global oil prices. India continues importing cheaper Russian oil despite US tariffs, while expressing interest in increasing energy trade with America.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the BJP over Ladakh unrest, accusing it of suppressing democratic rights. Amid protests demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule status, five died and dozens were injured. Kejriwal called the situation “alarming,” urging citizens to speak up against “dictatorship.” He said the BJP was denying Ladakhis their right to vote.
BJP chief JP Nadda appointed Dharmendra Pradhan as Bihar poll in-charge, with CR Patil and Keshav Maurya as co-incharges. Bhupender Yadav and Biplab Deb will oversee West Bengal, while Baijayant Panda and Murlidhar Mohol handle Tamil Nadu. Bihar votes in 2025, and Bengal and Tamil Nadu in 2026. BJP readies strategy for key assembly elections.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright praised India as a strong ally but flagged concerns over its Russian oil imports, linking them to the Ukraine war. He stressed America’s desire to expand energy trade with India but said oil purchases from Russia cause friction. President Trump imposed a 25% tariff, pending resolution of the issue.
BJP MLA Ganesh Gaonkar was elected Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly during a special House session. The session was convened by Governor P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju following Ramesh Tawadkar’s resignation. Tawadkar vacated the post last month after being inducted into the Pramod Sawant-led state cabinet, marking a key political shift.
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Mohammad Yousuf Kataria, a Lashkar operative who aided April’s Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists. His arrest followed forensic analysis from Operation Mahadev. A seasonal teacher from Kulgam, Kataria is now in judicial custody. Investigations continue to identify his associates.
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi announced that if the Congress wins the Bihar Assembly polls, it will provide reservation to EBCs in government contracts worth Rs 25 crore. He promised to remove the 50% limit on reservations and conduct a caste census. He criticized Nitish Kumar for using EBCs as a vote bank. He […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe singer Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore. Amid suspicions of foul play, over 60 FIRs were filed. A second autopsy was conducted in Guwahati. The CM vowed accountability, while viscera samples will be tested at a central lab for forensic analysis.
The Election Commission now mandates Aadhaar-linked mobile numbers for online voter additions, deletions, or modifications. The move follows Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of mass voter deletions in Karnataka. The Karnataka CEO denied the claims, confirming most deletion requests were invalid. Gandhi accused the EC of acting only after being “caught” .
A Delhi court will deliver its order on October 13 on framing charges against Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Tejashwi Yadav, and others in the IRCTC scam case. The CBI alleges irregularities in hotel contracts awarded during Lalu’s tenure as Railway Minister. The accused deny wrongdoing, citing lack of evidence. All must appear in court.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed Elon Musk-led X Corp’s challenge to India’s mandate requiring social media firms to join the Sahyog portal. The portal streamlines notice issuance for content takedowns under the IT Act. X Corp argued it infringes on free speech, but the court upheld the government’s move. Detailed judgment is awaited.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the central government for causing international problems and warned that supporters of Modi are leading India into crisis. He urged opposition parties to unite in defending Indian democracy and the Constitution amid concerns over vote theft, emphasizing the need to protect the nation’s democratic values.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced ₹2 lakh ex gratia for families of rain-related victims and urged CESC to pay ₹5 lakh to families of electrocution victims in Kolkata. She assured employment for kin and blamed poor dredging for floods. Ten people died due to rainfall incidents, nine by electrocution amid waterlogging.
Following violent clashes and arson during the Ladakh statehood agitation, authorities imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS, banning gatherings of five or more people. Responding to the unrest, Omar Abdullah stated Ladakh was never promised statehood and highlighted the 2019 celebration of its Union Territory status.
Protests in Leh over Ladakh’s statehood demand turned violent as youth clashed with police, torched the BJP office, and damaged a CRPF vehicle. Teargas was used to disperse crowds. Activist Sonam Wangchuk urged peace, calling the unrest a “Gen Z revolution.” Talks with the Centre are set for October 6; Ladakh Festival was cancelled.