Union minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will happen in all states. He urged the ruling TMC in West Bengal not to be anxious about the process. Majumdar also suggested the Election Commission should consider Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's recent comments regarding the voter list revision exercise.

The BJP accused the Congress of spreading fake news to damage India's image and question Prime Minister Modi's foreign policy. This followed Congress leader Jairam Ramesh's claims about Russia supplying JF-17 jet engines to Pakistan. Russia has since denied any such agreement, exposing the Congress's allegations as baseless and aimed at creating rifts before international summits.

Karnataka's government has changed its rice distribution policy. Low-income families will now receive a food kit instead of the state's share of rice. This move replaces 5kg of rice with items like dal, sugar, and oil. The opposition BJP criticizes the decision, stating only PM Modi's rice is guaranteed.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Imphal to discuss the state's political situation. Accompanied by NPP leaders, Sangma is scheduled to meet party MLAs, influential figures, and civil society organizations from both Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. He is also expected to visit displaced people in relief camps.

Andhra Pradesh Congress President YS Sharmila accused the TDP government of conspiring to dismantle the Aarogyasri health scheme by failing to clear Rs 2,700 crore in dues to private hospitals. The Andhra Pradesh Speciality Hospitals Association has suspended services under the scheme due to an unsustainable financial crisis, with pending dues mounting.

The Election Commission (EC) is set to begin a phased pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, starting with states where assembly elections are due in 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.

The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and Election Commission regarding a PIL seeking voting rights for undertrial prisoners. The petition argues that the current blanket ban violates the presumption of innocence, as a majority of prisoners are undertrials who are often acquitted.

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution sanction against AAP MLA Amanat Ullah Khan. This is in connection with a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Waqf Board. The Delhi High Court has directed the trial court to consider the ED's application. The case involves alleged money laundering in the purchase of a property worth 36 crore rupees.

BJP leader Rahul Sinha criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and NRC, alleging her party wins by sheltering Bangladeshi infiltrators. Sinha asserted that SIR aims to purify voter lists, not remove genuine voters, and that NRC will be implemented despite Banerjee's opposition.

The Supreme Court is considering a plea to grant voting rights to undertrial prisoners. Nearly 4.5 lakh undertrial prisoners across India could potentially vote. A lawyer argued that the current ban violates constitutional rights. The court has asked the Centre and the Election Commission for their views.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, accompanied by NPP leaders, to discuss the state's political situation. Sangma is scheduled to meet party MLAs, leaders, and Civil Society Organisations from both Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The NPP had previously withdrawn support from the BJP-led government, citing its failure to resolve the ongoing crisis.

Voters without their Election Photo Identity Card (EPIC) can now use 12 alternative government-approved IDs to cast their ballot. The Election Commission of India has also directed special arrangements for 'purdanasheen' women voters to ensure dignified identification. Bihar's Assembly elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with vote counting on November 14.

Amit Shah was chairing a security review meeting with all the stakeholders. Shah also assured that all necessary resources will continue to be provided to sustain these efforts of security agencies. The Union minister said that our security forces will continue to have full freedom of action to crush any attempt to threaten peace and security in the region.

BSP supremo Mayawati has announced her party will contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections independently. Addressing a rally, she criticized the Samajwadi Party for neglecting Dalit memorials. Mayawati also thanked the BJP government for observing Kanshi Ram's memorial. She stated that BSP has not benefited from past alliances and will forge none for the upcoming polls.

The civil society members demanded that the police stop further detentions and excesses they have been doing since the September 24 protests in which four people were killed and 80 others injured. Civil society representatives, including leaders from Buddhist and Muslim communities, participated in the meeting with the chief secretary of Ladakh, Pawan Kotwal.

As the nomination deadline looms, NDA and INDIA bloc parties held extensive meetings in Patna to finalize seat-sharing and candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. JDU leaders strategized on candidate finalization and seat allocation with BJP and HAM, while LJP (RV) staked claims on several existing NDA seats.

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pledged that if the INDIA bloc forms the government in Bihar, a law will be enacted within 20 days to ensure at least one government job per family. He stated that his party has conducted scientific research and possesses data to support the feasibility of this promise, aiming for implementation within 20 months.

Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari stated Pakistan has remained relevant by playing geo-strategic games, citing faith-based states like Pakistan and Israel as historically thriving. He acknowledged Pakistan's 1971 split due to linguistic and ethnic divisions, despite its religious founding. Tewari also touched upon Jinnah's paradoxical vision of a secular Pakistan.

The Election Commission assured that no legitimate voter will be removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls during the Special Intensive Revision, countering claims of mass deletions. Officials were instructed to perform duties without fear or political pressure, emphasizing strict adherence to legal guidelines. The EC will decide the revision dates, not the state.

Political parties in Bihar have been warned by the Election Commission against using AI for deepfakes or spreading misinformation during the upcoming polls. The EC stressed the need for prominent labeling of AI-generated or synthetic campaign content, emphasizing transparency and accountability to maintain electoral integrity. Strict monitoring of social media is underway.

A Union minister claims 1.2 crore illegal voters may be removed from West Bengal's voter list. The Trinamool Congress warns this special revision will primarily affect Matua refugees. The move has become a political flashpoint ahead of the 2026 assembly polls. Both parties are vying for the Matua community's significant electoral influence.

The Congress has released a detailed 'charge-sheet' against the Nitish Kumar government. The party alleges that twenty years of NDA rule have caused significant 'destruction' in Bihar. Leaders claim corruption is rampant and the state has regressed in key areas like health and education. They also criticize the government's stance on social justice and caste surveys.

Delhi's State Election Commission is preparing for upcoming by-elections in 12 municipal wards, seeking public and party objections on draft polling station lists. These vacancies arose after February's Assembly polls. The commission aims to finalize polling dates soon, emphasizing ground-floor locations and a maximum of 1,500 voters per station, adhering to the October 2022 Delimitation Order.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has strongly criticized the Election Commission. She alleges officials are threatening state government officers and acting under political influence. Banerjee also accuses the BJP of playing with fire through a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. She warns that tampering with voter lists is a betrayal of democracy.

Two petitions were filed in the Calcutta High Court seeking NIA and CBI investigations into the assault on BJP MP Khagen Murmu. Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh were injured in an attack by a mob in Nagrakata. The court permitted an NIA investigation. Another petition requested a CBI probe, citing distrust in the state police.

Former Union minister Rajen Gohain and 17 other BJP members resigned from the party in Assam on Thursday. Gohain cited the party's failure to fulfill promises to the people of Assam and betrayal of indigenous communities by allowing outsider settlements as reasons for his departure.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has vowed strict action against all accused in the Chhindwara cough syrup deaths. The owner of Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of the implicated Coldrif cough syrup, has been arrested. The state government is actively investigating and ensuring such incidents are prevented in the future.

Three Congress-led UDF MLAs were suspended from the Kerala Assembly for the remainder of the session after fierce protests over the Sabarimala gold issue. The opposition disrupted proceedings for the fourth day, leading to alleged injuries to the watch-and-ward chief marshal. The government's motion for suspension was passed in the opposition's absence.

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora asserted that Prime Minister Modi's government possesses the political will to combat terrorism, contrasting it with perceived confusion in the previous UPA regime. Deora stated the nation is significantly safer under Modi's leadership, with strengthened anti-terrorism capabilities. He highlighted a clear national security vision, ensuring firm action against destabilizing elements.

The Supreme Court will hear TMC MP Mahua Moitra's plea on October 14. The plea seeks public disclosure of ultimate beneficial owners and portfolios of alternative investment funds and foreign portfolio investors in India. Moitra's lawyer presented SEBI's response to the court. The court directed to amend the writ petition. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on October 14.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed a peace plan agreement for West Asia. The Congress party criticized Modi's praise for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They also pointed out his silence on the future of an independent Palestinian state. The agreement involves a pause in fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages.

Bihar Congress president Rajesh Kumar said the party has finalised the seats it will contest in the upcoming assembly elections, with approval from alliance partners and the central election committee. A formal announcement is expected in a day or two. The INDIA bloc, led by RJD, includes Congress, Left parties, VIP, and may add JMM and RLJP, with seat-sharing adjustments for new allies.

Authorities in Gandhinagar have initiated a demolition drive targeting 186 illegal structures belonging to individuals involved in a stone-pelting incident during Navratri. The violence erupted in Bahiyal village following an objectionable social media post, leading to damage of shops and vehicles. Police had detained around 60 people, with over 200 implicated in the rioting.

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has adopted Zoho Mail for official communication. He announced his new email address, shivrajsinghchouhan@zohomail.in, on social media platform X. This move follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah's earlier transition to the same secure email service. Zoho Mail is an Indian-developed, ad-free email provider known for its privacy features.

Telangana Police placed BRS leaders KT Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao under house arrest ahead of a protest against a recent RTC bus fare hike. The party criticizes the Congress government's decision, citing increased household expenses and a lack of future planning, and vows to continue opposing the fare increase.

Congress leader P Chidambaram has strongly refuted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims regarding India's response to the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Chidambaram stated that the Prime Minister erribly wrong misattributed words to him, asserting that the narrative presented by Modi is factually incorrect and disappointing.

Tamil actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has approached the Supreme Court. The party challenges a Madras High Court order. The High Court had directed a special investigation team to probe the Karur stampede. The incident resulted in 41 deaths. The party seeks an independent probe under Supreme Court supervision.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on November 12. The Uddhav Thackeray faction challenges the Election Commission's decision. This decision recognized the Eknath Shinde group as the official Shiv Sena. The 'bow and arrow' symbol was also allotted to the Shinde faction. Local elections are scheduled for January, adding urgency to the matter.

An Election Commission of India team visited West Bengal to review Special Intensive Revision preparedness. Officials met with election officers to discuss various aspects of the process. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused Union Home Minister Amit Shah of politically influencing the revision. She questioned the timing of the process during the festive season.

The Kerala High Court has strongly criticized the Union government. It stated the government has failed victims of the 2024 Wayanad landslides. The court found the government's refusal to waive loans unfortunate. Banks are now barred from recovering loans from victims until the case is decided. The court cannot accept banks using 'Shylockian methods' for recovery.

The Biju Janata Dal has formed three committees to strategize for the upcoming Nuapada assembly by-election. These committees will oversee the campaign, manage specific zones, and connect with local polling booths. The by-poll follows the death of BJD MLA Rajendra Dholakia. The party aims to retain the seat, with speculation mounting that Dholakia's son may be the candidate.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed exorbitant airfares from Bagdogra post-disaster, deeming it discriminatory. She questioned the unfair treatment of Bengal during a crisis, contrasting it with fare controls for Bihar's Chhath Puja. Banerjee also highlighted relief efforts and criticized the BJP-led Tripura government for obstructing a TMC delegation.

Kannada star Shivarajkumar welcomed actor-politician Vijay's entry into politics, citing his desire to help people. However, he urged caution, especially after the tragic stampede at Vijay's rally. Shivarajkumar, who has acted in Tamil films, described the loss of lives as heartwrenching and advised Vijay to deliberate carefully on his political steps.

The BJP has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of ruling with a Talibani mindset and culture following recent violent attacks on its leaders. Party spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that political violence is being institutionalized and normalized under Banerjee's watch, with the government attempting to cover up the incidents and protect those involved.

Congress top leaders met to finalize candidates for the Bihar assembly elections. The party has cleared names for 25 seats. These are seats traditionally held by Congress and cleared by alliance partners. Seat-sharing talks with allies RJD and Left parties are ongoing. The Bihar polls are scheduled for November 6 and 11. Vote counting will take place on November 14.

A book featuring the parliamentary speeches of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was released. Titled 'Nitish Kumar's Statesmanship in Parliament', the five-volume collection was unveiled at the JDU Headquarters. The compilation highlights Kumar's focus on public welfare, development, and social justice. Leaders present praised the book as a valuable resource for future generations and a testament to Bihar's progress.

Rahul Gandhi, impressed by Colombian coffee brewing, believes India possesses similar potential for a unique global speciality coffee narrative. He highlighted the dedication of Colombian farmers and suggested India's diverse regions and passionate cultivators can craft their own distinct coffee story. Gandhi observed the intricate brewing process firsthand, acknowledging its complexity.

Punjab is set to achieve a power-cut-free status by next summer. A Rs 5,000-crore project is underway to upgrade the state's power infrastructure. This initiative includes setting up new substations and power lines. The aim is to modernize the entire system and eliminate voltage fluctuations. Farmers will soon receive 24-hour power supply for irrigation.

A Trinamool Congress delegation faced alleged obstruction and denial of transport in Agartala after their party office was vandalized. Leaders staged a sit-in at the airport, accusing authorities of creating hurdles. The party claims Tripura has become a 'theatre of terror' under BJP rule, a charge the BJP denies, calling West Bengal anarchic.