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A triangular contest is expected in the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll in Hyderabad, with BJP, BRS, and the ruling Congress in the fray. Congress candidate Naveen Yadav, BRS’s Maganti Sunitha, and BJP’s Lankala Deepak Reddy have launched intense campaigns. Nominations are open, and polling is scheduled for November 11.
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) ensures free and fair polls during Assembly polls. It restricts govt announcements, use of public funds, and official machinery for campaigning. Political parties must avoid hate speech, bribery, or intimidation. It also governs campaign timings, and rallies to maintain ethical conduct and a level playing field for all.
Leading construction firm Raheja has proposed a major investment in Visakhapatnam, expressing interest in building office and residential spaces for IT companies. The company has informed the Andhra Pradesh govt of its plan to invest ₹2,172 crore and allocate 27 acres in Madhurawada. The project is expected to generate employment for around 10,000 people.
Telangana MP Vamsi Krishna Gaddam, Congress MP from Peddapalli, met UN ACABQ Chairperson Juliana Gaspar Ruiz and UN Assistant Secretary-General Chandramouli Ramanathan in New York. They discussed the UN’s financial situation, focusing on peacekeeping funding. India’s delegation reaffirmed the nation’s vital role in global peacekeeping.
Andhra Pradesh Governor Abdul Nazeer, along with his family, will visit Nagarjunasagar tomorrow. He will visit Nagarjunasagar, Budhavanam, and the reservoir there, and then proceed to Nagarjuna Konda by launch. All arrangements for the governor’s visit have been completed, Nalgonda Sub-Collector Narayan Amit said in a statement last night.
The nomination process for the Jubilee Hills assembly by-poll is underway, with Congress candidate Naveen Yadav set to file his nomination today. A large turnout of Congress workers is expected during the rally. So far, 56 nominations have been filed. The by-election for the Jubilee Hills constituency is scheduled for November 11.
The Telangana govt will organize the ‘Public Governance-Public Victory Festival’ from December 1 to 9. During this celebration, applications will be accepted for key schemes, including the Indiramma Illu Scheme, Mahila Shakti Yojana, Yuva Nestham, and Arogya Sri. The initiative aims to boost public participation and ensure access to state welfare benefits.
President Trump announced he will meet Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy today at the White House to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, following a productive call with Vladimir Putin. Trump said he aims to make the conflict his ninth resolved war, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio set for follow-up talks with Russian officials.
Protests in Peru led by youth turned deadly, killing 1 and injuring over 100, including officers and reporters. Sparked by demands for fair wages, the unrest has grown into anger over corruption and insecurity under the 7th president. Authorities are investigating the shooting death of 32-year-old activist Eduardo during violent Lima demonstrations.
In a major blow to Naxalism, 78 Maoists, including 43 women and top leaders, surrendered in Chhattisgarh. They handed over 39 weapons, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideology and praising state rehabilitation schemes. With this, nearly 2,000 Naxals have surrendered since BJP came to power. CM Sai declared Naxalism is collapsing.
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.