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BJP holds nationwide protests over Kharge's remarks against PM Modi, demands apology
BJP organized nationwide protests following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's controversial remarks about Prime Minister Modi. These protests involved party members across various states, demanding an apology from Kharge. In Delhi, attendees rallied near Kharge's residence while protests spread to states like Karnataka and Jharkhand. Leaders in multiple regions criticized Kharge's comments and emphasized respect for the Prime Minister.
Row over TMC, its symbol: Supreme Court grants 20 days to rival factions to file pleadings before EC
The Supreme Court has granted an additional 20 days for two factions of the All India Trinamool Congress. This extension allows both factions to finalize their pleadings before the Election Commission regarding the party name and election symbol. Previously, the Election Commission allotted different names and symbols to both factions due to an ongoing dispute.
Rs 1 lakh to Rs 30,000: Cancer immunotherapy gets cheaper, but will patients get the price benefit?
Cheaper nivolumab biosimilars are expanding access to cancer immunotherapy in India, with one Mumbai oncologist reporting a more than 50% rise in prescriptions over six months. Prices have fallen from over Rs 1 lakh to around Rs 30,000 per cycle, but hospital stocking practices could determine whether patients benefit from lower costs.
JD(U) questions rationale of INDIA bloc, says allies often fight each other in state polls
JD(U) spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad expressed concerns regarding the INDIA bloc's effectiveness in upcoming elections. He highlighted the challenges the opposition parties face when competing against one another in various states. Prasad emphasized the lack of consensus on leadership and common issues among the alliance's members. This uncertainty raises questions about the purpose and future of the alliance as key meetings approach.
Disqualification Row: TMC Rebel MPs seek fourth extension
Twenty rebel TMC MPs have asked for additional time until November 3 to respond to a disqualification petition. This request marks the fourth extension sought by the MPs since the original deadline was October 20. Their request cites the Durga Puja holidays in West Bengal as a reason for the delay. They submitted individual letters to the Lok Sabha Secretariat regarding their response.
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari accuses opposition of politicising Chorbagan stampede
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari visited families of the victims of the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede. Nineteen individuals lost their lives and 25 others sustained injuries during the tragic event. Adhikari expressed discontent with opposition parties politicising the tragedy instead of supporting the affected families. He offered Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the family of one victim during his visit.
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Yusuf Pathan gets gift from Gujarat govt after TMC exit: Disputed Vadodara plot worth Rs 20.53 crore, 500 sqm free & a 45% concession on the rest
Yusuf Pathan disputed property: The Gujarat government has approved a proposal to allot a 978-square-metre Vadodara Municipal Corporation plot to former India cricketer Yusuf Pathan, with 500 square metres to be gifted to him and the remaining land transferred at a 45% concession. The allotment, linked to a dispute dating back to 2012, is subject to approval from the civic body's Standing Committee and general board.

AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, cut freshwater consumption
The facilities will have dedicated industrial water connections rather than draw supplies from municipal lines, a move aimed at preventing competition with households for drinking water.

Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: 17 dead, 25 injured; committee members detained, CM Adhikari announces Rs 25 lakh aid & govt job for kin of each deceased
Kolkata Durga Puja pandal stampede: A stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in North Kolkata claimed 17 lives and left 25 people injured, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said. The incident occurred after rain prompted people waiting outside the pandal to rush inside. Eyewitnesses said several people lost consciousness amid the massive crowd.

'Massive blow to Congress' appeasement politics': BJP after Supreme Court's conversion ruling
The Supreme Court recently upheld a Madras High Court ruling on backward reservation benefits for converts. It stated that backwardness cannot be carried forward after converting to Islam. BJP hailed the judgement as a significant setback for the appeasement politics of opposition parties. The ruling specifically addresses that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can be recognisaed under scheduled castes.

SC to hear Mahua Moitra's plea seeking nod to stay at Krishnanagar circuit house
The Supreme Court will hear TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s plea seeking permission to stay at a Circuit House during her Durga Puja visit to Krishnanagar in West Bengal. Moitra has alleged that district officials evicted her from the state-owned property despite a booking, prompting her to seek protection and intervention.

Abhishek Banerjee vows legal fight up to Supreme Court after 6-hour police questioning
Abhishek Banerjee, a member of the Trinamool Congress, underwent six hours of questioning at a police station. This inquiry is linked to a billboard controversy that occurred on August 27. Banerjee expressed his intention to pursue legal action up to the Supreme Court if necessary. He also condemned an attack on former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee involving a knife.

Mamata Banerjee attack complaint has ‘no substance or truth’: Kolkata Police Commissioner Nand
Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Nand stated that the allegations against Mamata Banerjee are unfounded and false. A civic volunteer was arrested after attempting to approach the former chief minister near her residence. This incident occurred just before Banerjee was set to inaugurate a Durga Puja event at Milan Sangha. AITC MP Dola Sen had filed a complaint claiming a knife attack attempt.

Your Didi is with you, today and forever: Mamata Banerjee slams Centre over arrest of CJP leaders
Mamata Banerjee condemned the arrest of Cockroach Janata Party leaders by Delhi Police for alleged trespassing. She expressed solidarity with the youth, assuring them of her support against government oppression. Banerjee highlighted the need to protect democratic rights and accused the government of silencing dissent. Opposition leaders from various parties also criticised the government's actions regarding the arrests.

Billboard case: Abhishek Banerjee appears before Kolkata Police for questioning
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee appeared before Kolkata Police on Wednesday for questioning in connection with the Camac Street billboard removal case. The probe follows a complaint by the Kolkata Municipal Corporation alleging that police personnel and civic workers were harassed and assaulted during the August 27 incident. Three FIRs have been registered.

Over tea at Rahul Gandhi's home, opposition plots next move in ‘vote chori’ battle
Rahul Gandhi invited leaders of the INDIA bloc for a meeting at his residence in New Delhi. During the meeting, they discussed strategies to address electoral irregularities and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Following the tea gathering, they planned to present their case to the media. The opposition has been actively protesting vote theft allegations and seeking justice through legal channels.

Mamata Banerjee allegedly targeted with knife, TMC files complaint
Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen filed a police complaint after a knife attack attempt on Mamata Banerjee. The complaint describes an intruder breaching security and attacking Banerjee while being intoxicated. Tannishtha Saha, identified as a Civic Volunteer, reportedly attempted to harm the former Chief Minister. TMC National Spokesperson Nilanjan Das raised concerns about law and order in the state following this incident.

Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh, Tejashwi Yadav & others file plea in SC as police stop INDIA bloc march
Opposition leaders organized a protest march towards the Supreme Court to file a petition regarding alleged electoral fraud. The march, named "March for Democracy", was led by prominent figures like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. Participants included supporters and activists who joined the protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Police stopped the march at barricades on Bhagwan Dass Road in Delhi.

Rahul Gandhi to host high tea for INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members, student organisations on Tuesday
Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs, civil society members, and student organizations for high tea. This event is scheduled to take place at his residence on Tuesday, 13th October. A joint press conference of INDIA leaders will occur in the afternoon preceding the tea event. The invitation follows a significant March for Democracy that included prominent opposition leaders.

Speaker Om Biral gives 20 rebel TMC MPs time till October 20 to reply to petition
The Lok Sabha Speaker has allowed rebel Trinamool Congress MPs additional time until October 20 to respond. The MPs had previously requested an extension until October 22 but were granted until the 20th instead. They are seeking to be recognized as a separate political entity after rebelling against the party leadership. The Supreme Court urged the Speaker to expedite the petition regarding their disqualification.

Naveen Patnaik gets BJD back in battle mode, steps up ground outreach
After facing losses in the Assembly elections, Naveen Patnaik is revitalizing his party's strategy and outreach. He launched a month-long statewide 'Jana Sampark Padayatra', which will cover all districts in Odisha. Patnaik criticized the state government and altered the BJD's national level engagement, interacting more with the Opposition parties. He continues to lead his party by addressing rallies and conducting meetings with key office-bearers.

CJP protests: TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, AAP's Arvind Kejriwal released from detention
Mamata Banerjee was detained by Delhi Police along with five MPs during protests in the capital. She stated they were held in a prison van for two hours without proceeding to their intended location. In a video, she expressed her intent to protest against the ongoing issues affecting the youth. Banerjee announced she will not return to Kolkata and will participate in the INDIA march.

What are you so scared of?: TMC targets PM Modi after Mamata Banerjee, MPs detained during protest
Trinamool Congress leaders held a peaceful protest in Delhi against the government's actions regarding election management. Members, including Mamata Banerjee, were detained by police during this demonstration. Demonstrators were reportedly not allowed to raise slogans or display posters during the event. Security was heightened across Delhi, with multiple protesters being detained before they could reach their destination.

Bengal bypoll counting begins in Nandigram, Rejinagar in first electoral test for BJP government
Vote counting began at 8 am for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls in West Bengal. The BJP aims to assess its performance after winning significant seats in the recent elections. Both constituencies recorded a high voter turnout with polling described as largely peaceful despite opposition allegations. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari previously won Nandigram, while the Rejinagar seat became vacant after a party chief vacated.

Bengal bypolls: Nandigram, Rejinagar results to indicate political mood after BJP's rise to power
The results of Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly bypolls will help assess political sentiments after the BJP's recent government formation. While allegations of voter intimidation raised concerns, the Election Commission deemed polling to be generally peaceful.
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