Key concerns of parliamentary panels include sugar in packaged baby foods, consumer rights in banking, and rising medicine prices. They intend to address foodgrain wastage in FCI godowns and ensure essential commodities’ availability, particularly petroleum products.
Read MoreTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticised Governor R N Ravi for omitting the word ‘Dravida’ from the ‘Tamil Thai Vaazhthu,’ stating it insulted Tamil unity. Political leaders including AIADMK’s Edappadi K Palaniswami expressed similar concerns. Governor Ravi defended himself against the accusation, while DD Tamil apologized for the unintentional error.
Read MoreIn Maharashtra, seat-sharing talks among MVA allies face friction; Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut criticises Congress leaders for indecisiveness, pushing for quicker decisions locally. MPCC chief Nana Patole defers to the Congress high command, while Uddhav Thackeray emphasizes the need to avoid breaking points and anticipates resolving the issue soon.
Read MoreAll major parties—Shiv Sena, Sena (UBT), BJP, and MNS—are vying for Shivaji Park for rallies on Nov 17 ahead of the assembly elections. The BMC received applications from all four, with MNS claiming priority. The state urban development department and Election Commission will decide the venue allocation.
Read MorePM Narendra Modi will visit Russia on Oct 22-23 to attend the 16th Brics Summit in Kazan at Putin’s invitation. The summit, themed ‘Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,’ will address key global issues like the Gaza conflict. Bilateral meetings with Brics leaders are planned, pending confirmation of a meeting with Xi...
Read MoreA private school in Jiribam, Manipur, was set ablaze amid rising tensions, days after NDA legislators held peace talks in Delhi. Authorities suggest internal school disputes as the cause. The Hmar tribe blames Meitei militant outfits; investigations are ongoing.
Read MoreOpposition in Jammu and Kashmir criticized Omar Abdullah’s government for emphasizing statehood restoration while being silent on Kashmir’s special status. They accused him of aligning with BJP and deviating from promises made during elections. Critics insist on addressing Article 370 and holding the resolution in the assembly.
Read MorePunjab Police have uncovered the murder plot of Sikh activist Gurpreet Singh with the arrest of three associates of gangster-turned-terrorist Arsh Dalla. The investigation, linking Waris Punjab De chief Amritpal Singh, found he orchestrated the crime. Gurpreet was killed on Oct 9, and authorities are now hunting for more suspects involved.
Read MoreMumbai police received an anonymous ransom message from a purported associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, demanding Rs 5 crore from Salman Khan to end their feud. The message, sent via the traffic department’s WhatsApp helpline, threatened the actor with the fate of Baba Siddique if he didn’t comply.
Read MoreMumbai crime branch arrested five suspected members tied to Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, involved in NCP politician Baba Siddique’s killing. Investigations reveal their role in weapon supply and logistics. One constable was suspended for a security lapse, claiming confusion due to pepper spray and crackers during the attack.
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