Kemi Badenoch, leading candidate to replace Rishi Sunak, claims she blocked the India-UK free trade agreement due to India’s visa demands. Former colleagues argue she was keen on securing the deal. Immigration and other policy issues dominate as she campaigns for Conservative leadership ahead of the upcoming vote on November 2.
Read MoreMilitants launched an early morning attack on Borobekra police station in Manipur’s Jiribam district, a day after a school was torched. Security forces repelled the attackers, and reinforcements were sent. No casualties reported, and vulnerable residents were moved to safer areas.
Read MoreWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee called fasting junior doctors and set up a meeting for Monday to address their demands. During a nearly hour-long conversation, Banerjee assured them their demands would be met but urged them to end their hunger strike due to public suffering.
Read MoreSamajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has requested 12 seats in the MVA alliance and had a positive discussion with Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray. SP, with two MLAs in Maharashtra, is campaigning vigorously and has announced candidates for multiple seats, seeking more influence in regions like Mumbai, MMR, and Dhule.
Read MoreTension arose in Secunderabad after a bandh by VHP and Bajrang Dal turned violent following the desecration of an idol at Muthyalamma temple. Clashes between protesters and police resulted in injuries. Additional forces were deployed, and the area was cordoned off to maintain law and order.
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh high court orders the transfer of Bhalumada police station staff to locations at least 900km away to prevent conspiracies. The DGP is directed to ensure all police station rooms have CCTV with audio. The court also mandates Rs 1.2 lakh compensation to the victim.
Read MoreThe bullet-riddled body of 30-year-old migrant labourer Ashok Chauhan from Bihar was found in a maize field in Kashmir’s Shopian district, marking the first targeted attack on migrant workers since CM Omar Abdullah’s coalition government assumed office. This is the fourth attack on non-natives in the region this year.
Read MoreVijaya Kishore Rahatkar is appointed as the new chairperson of the National Commission for Women, succeeding Rekha Sharma. Rahatkar, previously the Maharashtra Women’s Commission chief, will commence her tenure immediately. The Ministry of Women and Child Development also confirmed Archana Majumdar’s appointment as an NCW member for three years.
Read MoreThe Election Commission has ordered the immediate removal of Jharkhand DGP Anurag Gupta over past allegations of biased conduct and misuse of authority. The state government is directed to assign his duties to the most senior DGP-level officer and submit a list of senior IPS officers by Monday for the new appointment.
Read MoreFour men were jailed for a murder they did not commit after the supposed victim, Tejveer Singh, was found alive in a Pakistani jail. Critical investigation flaws, including reliance on clothing for identification and delayed DNA report, led to their wrongful imprisonment. One man remains in custody as others fight to clear their names.
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