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Ahead of Bihar polls before November 22, Election Commission met political parties and enforcement agencies to ensure free, fair elections. New measures include color candidate photos and larger serial numbers on EVMs for better identification. Parties agreed on fewer election phases post-Chhath, with debates on security and voter verification continuing.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar announced completion of Special Intensive Revision in Bihar, updating voters’ lists after 22 years. With strict polling measures and new initiatives, elections will be held before November 22, 2025. Kumar urged voters to treat voting as a democratic festival and participate actively for a transparent, fair election.
AP CM Chandrababu held a review meeting on Srisailam temple development with Endowment officials. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan and Endowment Minister Anam attended. They discussed enhancing facilities and plans for the shrine, a Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peetham, to accommodate lakhs of devotees. The CM ordered Srisailam’s development akin to Tirumala.
The Centre has called an urgent video meeting with states and UTs today at 4 PM to discuss cough syrup safety after child deaths in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Union Health Secretary will lead talks with health officials and drug controllers on rational use and drug quality to prevent further tragedies.
Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu visited Palasa in Srikakulam, accompanied by AP Minister Atchannaidu and Palasa TDP MLA Gauthu Sirisha. They inspected ROB works, the farmers’ market, and cargo airport arrangements at Vajrapukottoor and Mandana. Later, they met farmers from villages near Palasa Airport to discuss local concerns and developments.
The foundation stone for the Andhra Pradesh state headquarters of 12 banks will be laid in Amaravati. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will visit the capital region tomorrow to perform the Bhoomi Puja. A meeting venue has been set up near Uddandarayunipalem, and top officials from the RBI and respective banks will attend the event.
The four-day Journalist Premier League, organized by the Journalists Sports Association of Andhra Pradesh (JSAAP), began at RDT Stadium in Anantapur. Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav inaugurated the tournament as chief guest. Anantapur TDP MLA Daggupati Prasad, and other dignitaries also participated in the opening ceremony.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM and YSRCP chief YS Jagan will visit the Government Medical College in Bhimaboyanapalem, Anakapalle district, on October 9. He alleged that the NDA govt is attempting to hand over govt medical colleges, initiated by the YSRCP, to private entities under the guise of PPP. Construction at Bhimaboyanapalem college has been stalled.
The BJP is preparing for the upcoming Telangana local body elections with a crucial strategy meeting scheduled today. The discussion will also cover plans for the Jubilee Hills by-election. The meeting, chaired by Telangana BJP President Ramchandra Rao, will be attended by available MPs, MLAs, and party office bearers to finalize the campaign approach.
BRS leader KTR condemned the deaths of seven children in Chhindwara after consuming a poisonous cough syrup, calling it pure criminality. He urged immediate blacklisting of the manufacturer and prosecution of approving authorities. He also criticised the BJP’s Double‑Engine Sarkar model, accusing it of systemic corruption in Gujarat and Maharashtra.
BJP leader Khusbu Sundar alleged the Karur rally tragedy was a planned” and created calamity, accusing DMK and CM Stalin of denying Vijay a suitable venue. She demanded Stalin break his silence as 41 dead and over 60 injured in the stampede. Eyewitnesses blamed power cuts, overcrowding, and delayed arrival for the chaos.
The Election Commission of India will hold a press conference today to update the media on its poll preparedness for Bihar. Officials will review coordination with enforcement agencies to curb money and muscle power misuse. They’ll also assess infrastructure, inter‑agency plans, and feedback from political parties to ensure transparent elections.
Morocco’s youth, guided by the online group GenZ 212, are continuing their peaceful protests for an 8th day. They are demanding improved healthcare, education, job opportunities and govt accountability. They also criticised lavish spending on sports infrastructure while basic services languish. Protesters call for reforms and the resignation of PM Aziz Akhannouch.
Ukraine alleges that China shared satellite intelligence with Russia to help target sites, some tied to foreign investors, though no proof was offered, and Beijing remained silent. Officials said that Moscow used this data in missile strikes, including a U.S.-owned factory hit in Aug that wounded 15. Earlier, Zelenskyy claimed China supplied weapons to Russia.
Prime Minister Netanyahu said Hamas’s agreement to free hostages came only after strong military and diplomatic pressure from Israel and the U.S. He hopes returns will occur during Sukkot. Israel halted offensive strikes, but Gaza’s bombings, though reduced, still killed at least five Palestinians. Trump cautioned Hamas to act fast.