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Former IAS officer Divya Mittal launched her party, Janneeti Bharat, on Thursday. She plans to contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections from Mirzapur. Mittal said, "Politics should focus on accountability, justice and children's futures rather than caste and religious equations." She previously served as the district magistrate of Mirzapur.
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police regarding guidelines for police-media interactions. The plea followed reports of journalists being assaulted during protests. The bench observed, "We would like to lay down guidelines." It also protected a woman journalist from coercive action during investigations.
The Delhi High Court on October 15, 2026, refused to stop the CJP’s protest scheduled for October 16. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court ruled that converts cannot claim previous reservation benefits. Also, actor Imran Khan got a notice to leave India by October 28 for violating visa rules during recent protests.
K Annamalai inaugurated the Abdul Kalam Centre for Ethics and Politics in Coimbatore on Thursday. The event marked the 95th birth anniversary of the former President. Annamalai said, "The centre aims to help young people understand that politics is not a path to power, but an instrument for social change."
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of shielding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday. Dipke questioned why Delhi is guarded like the India-Pakistan border. He said, "Dictator Narendra Modi had put all his systems, machinery and resources to save Gyanesh Kumar" amid ongoing protests.
The West Bengal government ordered an enquiry after bikers slipped on Kolkata’s new rainbow flyover. Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul said anti-skid paint was used for the Durga Puja beautification. Experts note that black asphalt provides better friction, while glossy paint can reduce grip, making roads dangerous for many motorists.
The Kerala High Court dismissed applications by Pinarayi Vijayan, Veena T, and P A Mohamed Riyas to challenge an FIR in the CMRL bribery case. The court denied them permission to appeal the order. While the CPI(M) claimed the case is politically motivated, BJP and Congress leaders welcomed the decision.
The CBI started examining Punjab government files in 15 matters linked to an alleged corruption network. The agency got records on Wednesday and Thursday regarding cash for transfers and tenders. Officials provided files to the Anti-Corruption Branch, which showed the probe covers appointments, housing projects, and various state policy decisions.
CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke questioned the deletion of over 13 crore voters on October 15, 2026. He said, "Where 2% is deciding the election, you are deleting 13 crore votes. What is this if not a setting." He also claimed that authorities imposed restrictions to stop protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Manipur BJP MLA Tongbram Robindro Singh expressed support for Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations on Wednesday. Singh said, "We trust and deeply respect Bimol, who is presently serving as a Member of Parliament." Meanwhile, youths held a rally in Imphal to show solidarity with the accused leader.
Rahul Gandhi and Sachin Pilot targeted the AAP government on Thursday over Punjab’s drug crisis and law and order. Pilot said, "one can call and get 'chitta' home delivered faster" than pizza. Rahul alleged that authorities failed to protect people who speak out against the drug trade in Punjab.
Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina expressed concern over minority insecurity in her Durga Puja message on Thursday. She said, "This year's Durgotsav has come at a time when a deep sense of insecurity prevails." Hasina alleged that attacks on homes and temples continued across the country since August 5, 2024.