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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee halted all executions this year after Christa Gail Pike survived a lethal injection attempt Wednesday. Officials gave Pike two doses of drugs, but she remained alive. Lee said he ordered a comprehensive, third-party review to determine exactly what occurred after this unprecedented failure at the prison.
Amarinder Singh Raja Warring stepped down as Punjab Congress chief on Thursday after updating his social media bio. The Ludhiana MP submitted his resignation following pressure from party leaders. "I am a disciplined soldier of the party and will work wherever the duty is assigned," Warring said about his exit.
Ludhiana MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring changed his X bio to "Former PPCC President" on Thursday, signalling his exit as Punjab Congress chief. While the party has not named a successor, Warring said, "I don't want to comment on anything. When the time is right, I will let you know."
Former Gujarat Chief Minister Shankersinh Vaghela is in talks to rejoin Congress nearly a decade after leaving. The 86-year-old leader said, "To throw out the BJP government, I am ready to join." He discussed this with senior party members and now awaits a meeting with Rahul Gandhi before any formal decision.
BJP intensified protests across Keralam on Thursday after the attack on its State office. Activists marched to the Secretariat and waved black flags at Minister Roji M. John in Chengannur. The party said the attack on its office "under the cover of darkness" was a challenge to basic democracy.
The 2026 US midterm elections show different results across markets, models, and polls. Kalshi and Polymarket use trader bets, while Silver Bulletin uses simulations. Experts like Cook and Sabato also track races. Kalshi said on September 21 that traders moved toward pricing Democratic control, though these expectations often change quickly.
Congress targeted the BJP on Thursday after more than 30 children died in Balaghat due to suspected infectious diseases. Jairam Ramesh said, "These children didn't even receive the slightest blessing from the system." Rahul Gandhi is visiting the families to demand justice, claiming the government ignores tribals' basic needs.
Two concerts by US rapper Kanye West in Russia scheduled for October are cancelled, organiser Say Agency said. The agency posted on Telegram on Wednesday, "It is with sincere regret that we inform you that the YE concerts in St. Petersburg will not be able to take place."
Srinagar traders recently faced bureaucratic hurdles after a senior officer ignored Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s recommendation. This incident highlights a growing rift between the elected government and the Lieutenant Governor’s administration. Abdullah said, "On whose behest were these letters sent?" as he questioned officials for bypassing his authority in J&K.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting with the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh in New Delhi on Thursday. They want to resolve the long-pending Mahanadi river water dispute. Both states now hope to use mutual understanding to settle issues that have stayed before the tribunal since 2018.
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Thursday accused the CPI(M) of provoking Wednesday evening's clashes in Palayam. He said, "Why should the CPI(M) get agitated when the Congress and its feeder organisations protest against the BJP?" Police used lathi-charge to control the mob after SFI and Youth Congress workers fought.
Devbhoomi Dwarka became the driest district in Gujarat this monsoon season, receiving only 16.45% of its decadal average rainfall by September 30. A.K. Das, the IMD’s regional director, said the dry monsoon could be the result of a "no system" moving towards these districts. Many areas faced a massive rain deficit.