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During its 23rd foundation day, the Janata Dal (United) highlighted the transformative role of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Party leaders noted that before 2005 the term ‘Bihari’ carried stigma, but Kumar’s leadership restored dignity and self‑respect to the state and its people.

In a four‑hour session held in Srinagar, 17 National Conference legislators demanded changes to address perceived ‘coterie culture’ and other grievances after party leaders were left out of Omar Abdullah’s expanded cabinet. The MLAs issued a 15‑day deadline for the party to respond, highlighting internal dissatisfaction and calling for reforms. This move signals growing discontent within the party ranks and may prompt leadership to reconsider cabinet appointments.

Election officials have removed 120,000 names from Kolkata's electoral rolls. The West Bengal Congress has demanded that corrective measures be taken before the upcoming civic elections.

The Election Commission has filed appeals challenging the removal of 16.10 lakh voters from the electoral roll, prompting questions about the legality of the decision. The case has raised concerns about voter disenfranchisement and the legal framework governing voter roll maintenance in West Bengal.

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has urged that the state’s interests be factored into the Ganga Water Treaty negotiations. He highlighted the untapped agricultural, industrial, infrastructural, and employment potential of Bihar’s rivers, emphasizing the need for strategic water and silt management. The call underscores Bihar’s push for a fair share of the shared water resources.

The Karnataka High Court announced that it will nominate a new head for the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate alleged irregularities at the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC). The state government has also issued a notification declaring the SIT as a police station, marking a significant step in the probe. The appointment is scheduled for Monday.

Niti Aayog vice‑chairman has warned that a blanket ban on converting multi‑crop land for industrial use is a bad idea. He urged the government to treat each case individually and focus on fair compensation for affected farmers. The stance may influence land‑acquisition policies, especially in West Bengal.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting a revision of the sugar Minimum Support Price (MSP) and a new ethanol production order. Farmers are waiting for confirmation as the cane crushing season is delayed and yield projections fall due to severe drought.

Civic body elections in Guntur and Tenali will see 7,75,803 registered voters across 596 polling stations on November 1. Vote counting is scheduled for November 3 at Acharya Nagarjuna University in Guntur and VSR College in Tenali.

The Kerala cabinet has authorized the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to investigate the KIIFB‑financed purchase of 4,896 acres in Kannur for ₹12,240 crore, citing procedural gaps and potential non‑compliance with the Land Acquisition Act. The probe follows a panel report that raised red flags over due diligence and regulatory adherence.

কেন্দ্রীয় সরকারি কর্মচারীদের বেতনের ৮ম বেতন কমিশন নিয়ে আলোচনার পর বার্ষিক ৭% বৃদ্ধির সম্ভাবনা উঠে এসেছে। ৭% হারে বার্ষিক বৃদ্ধিতে ১০ বছরে বেতন প্রায় দ্বিগুণ হবে বলে অনুমান করা হচ্ছে। ৭ম কমিশনের তুলনায় এই পরিবর্তনের প্রভাব ও ভবিষ্যৎ পদক্ষেপ নিয়ে বিশদ বিবরণ জানানো হলো।

নতুন সিভিল লিবারেল পার্টি (এনসিপিআই) মুর্শিদাবাদে তার সংগঠন মজবুত করছে। নতুন সেল স্থাপন, সক্রিয় সদস্য সংগ্রহ এবং স্থানীয় রাজনীতিতে সক্রিয় অংশগ্রহণের পরিকল্পনা চলছে।

During the convocation at Maharaja’s College in Kolkata, SFI activists disrupted the ceremony after Minister Roji finished his inaugural address. The activists demanded answers about the suspension of 16 students from Sanskrit University, Kalady. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions between student groups and government officials over disciplinary actions in higher education.

বারাকপুরে বিধায়ক কৌস্তভ বাগচীর গাড়ি সামনে জাতীয় কৃষি ও পাট গবেষণা কেন্দ্রের পাশে বিজেপি কর্মীরা ‘গো-ব্যাক’ স্লোগান ছড়ালেন। তিনি মন্তব্য করেন যে টিকিট না পেয়ে তিনি দল বদল করেননি। ঘটনাটি স্থানীয় রাজনীতিতে নতুন আলোড়ন তোলে।

Ancha Pandu Ranga Rao, a seasoned lawyer with more than 30 years of experience before the Andhra Pradesh High Court, has been appointed as a member of the Andhra Pradesh State Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC). The appointment brings a wealth of legal expertise to the body that oversees electricity tariffs and supply in the state.

প্রধানমন্ত্রী নরেন্দ্র মোদি একটি ভিডিও শেয়ার করেছেন যেখানে তিনি বনসকাঁথার নারীদের সঙ্গে আলোচনা করেন। ভিডিওতে তিনি নারী ক্ষমতায়ন ও মেয়েদের শিক্ষার প্রয়োজনীয়তা তুলে ধরেন। একটি মহিলা বলেন, ‘আমরা কোনো দামি উপহার আনিনি, কিন্তু আপনার পাশে কাঁধে কাঁধ মিলিয়ে দাঁড়াবো’। এই উদ্যোগে নারীর ক্ষমতায়ন ও শিক্ষায় নতুন উদ্দীপনা যোগায়।

মার্কিন সেক্রেটারি অমিত শাহ ভোট চুরির বিষয়ে নির্ধারিত বিশেষ আদালতের অধিবেশনকে চ্যালেঞ্জ জানিয়েছেন। চ্যালেঞ্জে রাহুল গ্যান্ডি ও আখিলেশ যাদবকে প্রধান লক্ষ্য করা হয়েছে। এই পদক্ষেপ রাজনৈতিক পরিস্থিতি ও আসন্ন নির্বাচনী পরিবেশে প্রভাব ফেলতে পারে।

Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia, former head of the Directorate of Air Staff Inspection and senior officer of Eastern Air Command, has been named the next Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force. His appointment follows extensive experience in overseas defense attaché roles and senior staff positions.

Political activist Kavitha has taken the stage in Adilabad, Telangana, holding the ruling BRS and the opposition Congress responsible for the district's deteriorating irrigation facilities. She further criticised the BJP for failing to revive the local CCI plant, citing a lack of governmental support. The remarks are expected to stir debate over water management and industrial revival in the region.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh condemned Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu’s recent remarks as contradictory to his earlier dismissal of reports about Chinese incursions in Taksing. The comments came a week after the Indian Territorial Army’s Border Police chief confirmed face‑offs at multiple points along the state’s frontier, raising concerns about security and diplomatic posture.

Over 105,000 people were formally booked by Andhra Pradesh police before the upcoming local body polls, with 2,726 pending Non‑Bailable Warrants executed and 261 election‑related cases registered. The force seized ₹11.99 lakh of liquor and 495 kg of ganja. DGP Harish Kumar Gupta said the action targets electoral malpractices and drug trafficking. The crackdown may influence voter confidence and law‑enforcement focus in the state.

The Supreme Court has requested the Election Commission of India to submit a detailed report on allegations that Form 7, the election nomination document, was misused during the Uttar Pradesh election process. The ECI asserts it never accepted any illegally filed Form 7s and that corrective actions were promptly taken. The inquiry follows a Congress MP’s claim of widespread fraud during the State Inspection Report (SIR) stage.

Opposition parties across West Bengal have demanded that the voter roll be made searchable online and that citizens be given the option to file objections through a digital portal.

In a parliamentary exchange, BJP MP Sambit Patra challenged Rahul Gandhi's claim that authorities were curbing travel to Delhi for protests, insisting on evidence. Patra also criticised Congress and its allies for postponing a mock Parliament, citing organisational shortcomings. The remarks were made in New Delhi, sparking debate over protest rights and political coordination in West Bengal and beyond.

The West Bengal Health Minister publicly described a group of junior doctors as ‘Maoist’, sparking criticism from medical associations and raising concerns about doctor morale and patient care in the state’s hospitals.