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Puja Shakun Pandey, a Hindu Mahasabha leader, was arrested for allegedly orchestrating the murder of Aligarh businessman Abhishek Gupta. She and her husband reportedly hired two shooters for ₹3 lakh. Gupta was shot dead on September 26. Pandey, absconding since the incident, was arrested in Bharatpur and is now being interrogated in Aligarh.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma claimed Miya-Muslims will form 38% of the state’s population in the next census, becoming the largest community. He announced two new laws to protect Assam’s community, land, and homes, urging sustained pressure on Miya-Muslims to maintain demographic balance, blaming past governments for illegal settlements and vote-bank politics.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband during his first India trip since 2021. He received the Hadith Sanad, earning the title “Qasmi.” The visit symbolizes strengthened religious and diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan, with Muttaqi expressing hope for closer future relations and academic cooperation.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy emphasized that the Tea Square should become an iconic landmark for the state. During a review at ICCC on the AI Hub and Tea Square projects, he instructed officials to begin construction of the tea shed near Rayadurgam by the end of November, with the industries dept and TGICC jointly overseeing […]
Residents of Hyderabad’s Goshamahal constituency protested with black flags against MLA T Raja Singh, blaming him for unresolved garbage and drainage issues causing health problems. They accused both the MLA and GHMC of inaction. Police assistant commissioner Mohd Munawwar intervened, urging protestors to report their grievances to the relevant authorities.
Akhilesh Yadav’s Facebook account was briefly suspended over alleged policy violations, sparking political outrage. SP leaders accused the BJP of suppressing dissent. Meta restored the account, citing internal policies. Yadav claimed his posts on a journalist’s death and a Ballia case were wrongly flagged. IT Minister denied any central government role.
The Telangana Congress is likely to approach the Supreme Court after the High Court stayed a GO granting 42% BC reservations in local bodies. The court cited violation of the 50% reservation cap. CM Revanth Reddy, with party leaders, is planning legal steps to ensure implementation of the poll promise.
Hyderabad District Election Officer Karnan announced that today is the final opportunity to apply for voting rights in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Applications submitted by this evening will be reviewed, and eligible individuals will be granted the right to vote. He urged all eligible residents to take advantage of this last chance to register.
The Telangana High Court has advised the TG state govt to follow the old method for conducting local body polls, emphasizing that reservations must not exceed 50%. The court clarified that only JV9 was interfered with, not the election process. It also stated that proportional seats should be notified as open category for the polls.
The Election Commission has announced a phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls nationwide. The process will begin in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Kerala, and West Bengal, which are set for polls in 2026. However, SIR will be excluded in states with ongoing local polls. Specific dates for the revision will be announced soon.
President Droupadi Murmu begins her three-day visit to Gujarat today. She will offer aarti and participate in special prayers at the Dwarkadhish temple in Dwarka. Later, she will attend the 71st convocation of Gujarat Vidyapeeth University, where she is scheduled to address the students as part of the official ceremony.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that minority Hindus from Pakistan and Bangladesh have the right to live in India, but citizens of those countries do not. Emphasizing that India is not a ‘Dharamshala’, he said illegal entrants are being identified through the SIR system and deported, reinforcing the govt’s stand on illegal immigration.
Pakistan appears unsettled by Afghan Minister Muttahida Qadri’s visit to India. In response, Pak’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made strong remarks, calling Afghanistan their ‘no 1 enemy.” He claimed Pakistan had fought for decades in support of Afghans, only to be accused of betrayal in return, reflecting rising tensions between the countries.
The absence of female journalists from Afghan Foreign Minister’s press conference in Delhi has sparked criticism. Senior Congress leader and MP Priyanka Gandhi voiced strong outrage, calling it a gross insult to women. The exclusion has raised serious concerns over gender discrimination and press freedom in diplomatic events hosted in India.
It appears that the NDA alliance has reached a consensus on seat-sharing in the Bihar Assembly polls. Alliance sources said that the seat-sharing details will be announced tomorrow. It has been said that the alliance is likely to give 25-26 seats to LJP, 7-8 seats to HMM, and 5-6 seats to RLM. The remaining seats […]