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Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray led a protest march in Mumbai on Sunday against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Many opposition leaders joined the event to demand his resignation. Actor Prakash Raj said, “Ganesh visarjan is over in Karnataka, Andhra and entire India. Now, Gyanesh Kumar visarjan remains,” during protests.
The Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday set aside the 34% BC quota in local body polls. The court said the government must conduct elections within six weeks. It noted that total reservations exceeded the 50% ceiling. The bench also dismissed petitions seeking to extend the terms of former sarpanches.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised India’s culture as unique, diverse, and united at the Valdai Discussion Club on October 1. He said India’s ability to remain united despite many languages and traditions could serve as an example for other nations. "India cannot help but amaze everyone by their scale."
Thiruvananthapuram police booked 160 people on Thursday following late-night political clashes on Wednesday. Protests spread across Kerala as DYFI workers held black flag demonstrations against ministers. Ex-minister Kadakampally Surendran said, "The police even caught school students, who were carrying SFI's flags, by their collar." No arrests were made yet.
Delhi Police denied permission for a Friday protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Officials deployed additional security and barricades to prevent the gathering. Organisers, including Manoj Jha and Prashant Bhushan, seek Kumar’s resignation over alleged electoral irregularities. Many people were expected to attend the planned event.
Thiruvananthapuram witnessed late-night clashes on Wednesday, sparking a blame game between political parties. The Chief Minister's Office accused the CPM of provoking the violence, while CPM leader M V Govindan claimed the Youth Congress attacked SFI activists. Meanwhile, the BJP alleged that Congress workers targeted its leaders and offices.
Congress leader N Raghuveera Reddy on Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities. He announced a nationwide agitation from October 2 to 8. The INDIA bloc plans to march to the ECI headquarters on October 6 to protest and submit a formal memorandum.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the co-pilot who attacked Captain Smit Machchhar on Wednesday was radicalised. The flydubai flight FZ1073, carrying 174 people, plunged 14,000 feet after the stabbing. Machchhar survived the cockpit attack, and the plane landed safely in Tabuk. Netanyahu said, “We know that he underwent Islamist radical indoctrination.”
The Punjab government released the second instalment of ₹1,262.54 crore to 36.87 lakh women on Thursday. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said, "This scheme is a social revolution that will enhance the self-confidence, self-respect and dignity of our mothers and daughters." The funds were transferred directly into their bank accounts today.
The Election Commission of India launched a 'no voter to be left behind' campaign in Uttar Pradesh to enroll eligible citizens before the 2027 assembly polls. UP chief electoral officer Navdeep Rinwa said, "All district election officers have been directed to include 100% of eligible citizens in the voter list."
British Sikh national Jagtar Singh Johal walked out of Tihar jail on Thursday after being granted bail. Detained since November 2017, he faces ongoing trials for alleged conspiracy to murder. His brother Gurpreet Singh Johal said, "I didn't dare to believe it until I saw Jagtar walking out of the prison."
Punjab has completed the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in 55 assembly constituencies. CEO Anindita Mitra said, "This arrangement will save electors from having to visit the offices of Electoral Registration Officers for personal hearings." Officials are now visiting homes to collect documents and ensure every voter gets included.
Jim McMullen is running for the Kansas District 3 education board seat in the November 3 race. He said, "The hallmark of every great learning institution is a relentless commitment to its primary mission." He wants schools to focus on core subjects and prepare students for competition in real life.