The former union home minister who had also held the finance portfolio, said at a lecture on the 'Future of Democracy' at St Xavier's University here that the word secularism is being misinterpreted. He said, "Appeasement word is an attempt at discrediting (the concept of secularism)." With a wry smile, he added, "If you are a non-Hindu, you are a half-citizen. If you are a Muslim, you are not a citizen."

This is for the first time Sitharaman responded to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Finance Minister K N Balagopal's accusations of the Centre's negligence since the Left leaders started targeting the Union government constantly on the matter. She asserted that the state receives funds without delay.

Congress in its manifesto promised to double the insurance sum under the flagship Chiranjeevi health insurance from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 50 lakh, 10 lakh jobs including 4 lakh government jobs and continue the Old Pension Scheme.

The grand old party's campaign was spearheaded by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi and Gehlot. Meanwhile, PM Modi led the election campaign for the BJP and held multiple meetings. He also held road shows in Bikaner and Jaipur.

In the run-up to the polls, the Congress has centered its campaign on the achievements and performance of the Ashok Gehlot government, showcasing its welfare schemes and programs. The party is relying on a pledge of seven guarantees if it secures a renewed mandate. In contrast, the BJP has directed its attack towards the Congress, focusing on issues like crime against women, appeasement, corruption, and paper leaks.

Apple is sending a team of experts to delve deep into the issue of some Indian politicians receiving threats notifications last month, warning them of state-sponsored hackers targeting their devices.

Talking to ET, Singh said that BJP fielded several parliamentarians for the assembly polls as the party felt that their candidature may prove crucial in winning elections. BJP has fielded around one-and-a-half dozen Lok Sabha MPs, including Union ministers, in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana.

Banerjee stated that she aims to meet the Prime Minister with her MPs. "We will go to the national capital in the second or third week of December during Parliaments winter session. I will seek time from the Prime Minister. If he does not give me time, we will hit the roads with dharna.

"The committee finds that as the text of the Sanhita is in English, it does not violate the provisions of Article 348 of the Constitution. The committee is satisfied with the response of the Ministry of Home Affairs and holds that the name given to the proposed legislation is not in violation of Article 348 of the Constitution of India," the panel said in its report submitted to Rajya Sabha.

​​Addressing a public meeting at Yellareddy assembly constituency, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways alleged that "the Telangana Chief Minister does not care about the youths here. His only concern is on how his son and daughter get employment. This is 'parivarvaad' (dynasty) politics".

The comparison between Diya and former chief minister Vasundhara Raje Scindia is inevitable. Both are royals and women who have based their politics in a feudal state like Rajasthan. What has been ironical is that though Diya credits Scindia as her "political mentor", there are now murmurs in Jaipur that BJP is trying to cultivate the political greenhorn as a new power centre to counter Scindia.

Over 700 private members' bills, aimed at amending penal provisions and electoral laws, are pending in the Lok Sabha. These bills, introduced by MPs in their personal capacity, cover topics like a uniform civil code, gender equality, climate change, agriculture, and constitutional amendments.

Madhya Pradesh is set to go to the polls on Friday, with 2,533 candidates vying for the 230 assembly seats. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his predecessor Kamal Nath are among the contenders in a fierce contest between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress. The state has made extensive arrangements for the single-phase voting, which will take place across all 230 assembly seats.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is strategizing to regain lost ground in Jabalpur and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh, where the Congress has fielded strong local candidates. The BJP's approach focuses on key factors such as the Ram temple, the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Ladli Behna scheme to strengthen its electoral position in the region. The party aims to leverage these elements to connect with voters and secure support in the upcoming elections.

Attendees to the function acknowledged Nityanand Rai, Union minister of state for Home and a former state BJP president, as the "inspiration" behind the event, which was well received on social media as "Yadav with Modi" trended on X for several hours.

Former UK leader David Cameron sensationally returned to the British government as foreign secretary on Monday, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak shook up his top team with a general election looming next year. "Though I may have disagreed with some individual decisions, it is clear to me that Rishi Sunak is a strong and capable prime minister, who is showing exemplary leadership at a difficult time," Cameron said Monday.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the BJP-led central government, asserting that it took Prime Minister Narendra Modi 80 days to address the violence in Manipur. Vijayan, while releasing journalist George Kallivayalil's book 'Manipur FIR,' accused union ministers of neglecting the northeastern state for three months despite ongoing violence.

Among these seven members of Parliament (MPs), Patel is possibly the most comfortably placed. This is the first Assembly election for the five-time MP and OBC (other backward class) leader, who is contesting from Narsinghpur. His main rival is Congress candidate Lakhan Singh Patel.

But the rivalry between Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Deputy CM T S Singh Deo, who hails from the region, could hurt the party's prospects, one analyst said.

"They did not even take 2 minutes in concluding the meeting. They should have discussed... There should have been a debate on the report they had submitted... It is not about anyone's respect or disrespect, the main point is that the inquiry has not been done properly," Member of Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, Yadav said on Lok Sabha Ethics Panel adopting report on 'Cash-For-Query' allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra.

Supporting MP Mahua Moitra, Abhishek Banerjee said that anyone who questioned the government "about malpractices of Adani" was expelled from Parliament. Banerjee asked how the ethics committee could act against Moitra when accusations against her were not yet proven.

Lok Sabha ethics committee adopted a report recommending Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra's expulsion from the Lok Sabha after a majority of panel members voted in favour of it. The 479-page report recommended institutional inquiry against Moitra on the allegation that she 'shared her login credentials with an unauthorised person'.

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, headed by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar, today adopted its report recommending Moitra's expulsion. After the meeting, Sonkar told reporters that six members of the panel supported adoption of the report and four opposed it. Four opposition members said the panel's recommendation was "prejudiced" and "incorrect".

Nalgonda MP and member of the Parliamentary Committee on Ethics Uttam Kumar Reddy has written to the Chairman of the panel, Vinod Kumar Sonkar, requesting him to postpone Thursday's meeting on the cash-for-query allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra.

Union Minister Prahlad Patel made the remark while speaking to in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district on Tuesday in view of how many seats the party would secure in the upcoming state assembly polls. Patel is in fray from Narsinghpur assembly seats for the poll scheduled to be held this month.

The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee has postponed the meeting to consider and adopt its draft report on the cash-for-query allegations against TMC MP Mahua Moitra from November 7 to November 9. The committee, chaired by BJP MP Vinod Kumar Sonkar, has concluded its inquiry and will make recommendations.

The BJP members are in a majority in the 15-member committee which is likely to take a grim view of the charges against Moitra, more so after she accused Sonkar of asking filthy and personal questions to her in the last meeting before walking out in a rage along with opposition member.

BJP members are in a majority in the 15-member committee which is likely to take a grim view of Moitra's conduct, more so after she accused Sonkar of asking filthy and personal questions to her in the last meeting, a charge he denied. Opposition members had echoed Moitra's view as they stormed out of the November 2 meeting.

The UK Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, has faced widespread criticism for her vow to crackdown on the use of tents by the homeless and her labeling of rough sleeping as a "lifestyle choice." Critics accuse her of disgraceful politics and blame-shifting. Charities and former MPs have condemned her proposal to fine charities providing tents to the homeless. Homelessness charity Shelter emphasizes that living on the streets is not a choice but a consequence of failed government policies.

The 10-member panel chaired by a former Union secretary held its first meeting and is mulling real life empowerment lessons from serving women MPs and MLAs, besides financial education sessions for over 14 lakh women heading panchayati raj institutions, ET has learnt.

"In case of Bengal, we are opposed to Trinamool but they can come with all as part of INDIA bloc...Trinamool is anti-democratic party and tainted with corruption in Bengal...If the party comes with INDIA Bloc to defeat BJP, we have no objection...However, our fight against the party will continue in West Bengal," Yechury said.

The Rajya Sabha's Committee of Privileges met to address breach of privilege complaints against several MPs, including AAP leader Raghav Chadha. The committee requested a report from Chadha by November 7 and plans to reconvene on November 8. The cases involve suspended MPs and are under scrutiny in the backdrop of Supreme Court observations.

The bill was passed after several amendments, including those for giving reservation to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) within the 33 per cent quota were rejected. The reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies will be both horizontal and vertical, applying to the SC-ST categories.

Moitra, who alleged that she was asked irrelevant questions about her personal life during the committee's hearing, said, "I am always ready for the probe and to answer all the questions. But there has to be a line of decency which needs to be mentioned. I need protection from cheap and derogatory questioning. I have written about this to the Lok Sabha Speaker too."

The Supreme Court directed AAP MP Raghav Chadha to apologize to Rajya Sabha chairperson Jagdeep Dhankhar over the select committee issue and hoped for a sympathetic resolution. Chadha was suspended on accusations of adding names to a motion without consent. The Court asked for updates after the Diwali vacation.

Moitra has been accused of asking questions, which were keyed in through her parliamentary account, at the behest of businessman Darshan Hiranandani. It was also alleged that she shared her login credentials with the Dubai-based businessman. The complaint against Moitra was filed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced its list of 35 candidates for the upcoming Telangana Legislative Assembly elections. The unveiling of this list followed a meeting of the BJP's Central Election Committee at the party's headquarters in Delhi, during which the final candidates for the Rajasthan and Telangana assembly polls were decided.

Opposition members of the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee, along with Mahua Moitra, walked out of a meeting, citing undignified and unethical questions from the committee chairperson. The committee had called Moitra to testify in connection with "gifts-for-query" allegations against her.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra denied the 'cash-for-query' allegations and attributed them to a personal falling out with advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai. During her testimony before the Lok Sabha's Ethics Committee, Moitra discussed her relationship with Dehadrai and blamed him for leaks and the allegations. The accusations revolve around Moitra allegedly asking questions on behalf of a businessman in exchange for bribes and favors.

India's CERT-In has initiated an investigation into the Apple threat notification issue reported by opposition MPs, and a notice has been sent to the company, according to IT Secretary S Krishnan. He expressed hope for Apple's cooperation in the probe. Several opposition leaders received alerts from Apple about "state-sponsored attackers" targeting their iPhones, leading to allegations of government hacking, which IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw denied.

In a post on X, Nishikant Dubey who wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla alleging that Moitra took bribes from Dubai-based businessman Hiranandto raise questions in Parliament claimed that questions were asked 47 times in the Parliament from businessman Hiranandani through mail id.

Several opposition leaders including Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, TMC MP Mahua Moitra and Congress general secretary KC Venugopal — received notifications this week alerting them against an effort to remotely compromise their iPhones by “state-sponsored attackers”.

TMC MP Mahua Moitra is set to appear before the Lok Sabha's Ethics Committee in response to "cash-for-query" allegations by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. He accused Moitra of allowing her parliamentary account to be used for asking questions in return for bribes and favors from businessman Darshan Hiranandani in Dubai. As per sources, 47 log-ins to her parliamentary account were made from Dubai.

Former BJP MP G Vivek Venkataswamy has resigned from the party and joined the Congress ahead of the Telangana Assembly polls. In his resignation letter, Vivek criticized the TRS government for prioritizing the interests of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's family over the welfare of the people. He emphasized the need for everyone to unite in order to overthrow the anti-people government.

Telangana Minister KT Rama Rao and several opposition leaders, including Congress's Mallikarjun Kharge and Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi, received Apple warnings of state-sponsored attacks on their phones. KTR accused the BJP of targeting opposition leaders. Apple clarified that it couldn't attribute threats to specific attackers.

MoS for electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the government will investigate these threat notifications and also Apples claims of being secure and privacy compliant devices.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP's recent drought study tour. He argued that BJP leaders should be exerting pressure on the Center to secure drought relief for the state, rather than embarking on these tours. The BJP had announced the formation of teams, led by prominent leaders, to assess the drought situation.

​​This comes after the Centre ordered a probe to get to the bottom of alleged "threat notifications" sent by the iphone maker to mobiles of the Opposition MPs and leaders.

Priyanka Chaturvedi said if the warning on her Apple phone is true, then it raises questions about agencies being directed towards the opposition instead of those who pose a threat to the nation. At least four leaders from the Opposition on Tuesday claimed to have received messages from Apple warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise".

In a post on X, Moitra said, "Writing officially to @loksabhaspeaker @ombirlakota requesting he follow RajDharma to protect Opposition MPs & summon @HMOIndia officials ASAP on our phones/email being hacked. Privileges Committee needs to take this up. @AshwiniVaishnaw this is a real breach you need to worry about."

During a press conference, Gandhi showed a copy of the warning e-mail received by several opposition leaders from Apple phone manufacturer about "state-sponsored attackers trying to compromise" their phone.

​​​​​Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress' Lok Sabha Member Shashi Tharoor and his party's media and publicity department head Pawan Khera shared the screenshots on X.

Violence erupted in Maharashtra as Maratha quota protesters targeted the homes and offices of legislators and disrupted road traffic in different parts of the state. The incidents took place in Beed and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar districts. In response to the violence, NCP legislator Prakash Solanke's residence in Majalgaon, Beed, was set on fire, and his car was torched. Solanke has voiced his support for the Maratha reservation.

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the only charge against Chadha was that he did not seek permission of some MPs before deciding to include them in a proposed select committee, and sought to know from Attorney General R Venkataramani if it could be considered an infraction warranting indefinite suspension.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey has raised concerns over alleged attempts to influence witnesses in the ongoing 'Cash-for-Query' controversy involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Dubey has urged the Lok Sabha speaker to take appropriate action in response to this troubling issue.

Trinamool Congress members in the committee are learnt to have suggested to panel chairman, BJP MP Brij Lal, to seek extension of the deadline to submit the report. The MPs reportedly said that 'rushing' through the three draft laws 'without proper study' would be 'gross legislative disservice.'

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is joining GB news as a presenter where he will cover elections in UK and US among other issues. Johnson will work for the news channel as a presenter, programme maker and commentator.

Parliamentary Standing Committee of Home Affairs on Friday withheld the draft report on three bills to replace the existing criminal laws. This was done after Lok Sabha LoP and Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhary, along with other opposition leaders like Congress' P Chidambaram, Derek O Brien of the TMC and DMK's NR Elango demanded some time to go through the drafts again, sources said. These MPs also raised the issue of the name of the bills.

"Two people summoned today, the lawyer and Nishikant Dubey, were heard attentively. After that, it was decided that Mahua Moitra would be called on October 31. She will come and present her part. The committee has also decided that the IT Ministry and MHA will be sent letters to make her details available," BJP MP Vinod Sonkar said after the meeting.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Nishikant Dubey presented himself before the Lok Sabha Ethics Committee on Thursday to provide oral evidence regarding his accusations of "Cash for Query" involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Upon his arrival at the Parliament for the hearing, the BJP MP expressed his commitment to full cooperation with the Committee

MPs have voted to suspend Peter Bone from the House of Commons for six weeks after an inquiry revealed allegations of bullying and inappropriate sexual conduct toward a former staff member. Despite vehemently denying the allegations, Mr. Bone's expulsion from the Conservative Party has left him serving as an independent MP after a long and influential career in Conservative politics.

Turkish President Erdogan's shift in stance on Hamas and the Israel-Gaza conflict stirs controversy, straining relations with Israel and prompting international responses.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Wednesday that "specific pauses" are needed in Israel's war with Hamas to allow aid into Gaza, but again stopped short of calling for a ceasefire. "We recognise for all of that to happen there has to be a safer environment which of course necessitates specific pauses as distinct from a ceasefire," he told MPs

Members of Parliament may soon vote on whether to suspend Peter Bone for six weeks following allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct. The Independent Expert Panel's report reveals incidents dating back to 2012 and 2013, including Bone trapping a male employee in a room and exposing himself.

Opposition MPs in the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs have raised concerns about the speed at which draft reports on three bills are being adopted. The committee, which is examining the bills to replace the IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act, has called a meeting to adopt the reports on October 27. Opposition MPs have complained that they were given insufficient time to review the reports and have requested a postponement. They have also criticized the lack of consultation with stakeholders and the short notice for the meeting.

China has been accused of carrying out a "spamouflage" campaign to discredit Canadian MPs and silence criticism of Beijing. The campaign involved a bot network leaving thousands of comments on social media accounts of Canadian politicians, claiming that a critic of the Chinese Communist Party had accused them of criminal and ethical breaches. The campaign also used "deep fake" videos targeting individuals. Canadian intelligence agencies and officials have previously accused China of interfering in Canada's elections.

The Spamouflage campaign, using networks of new and hijacked social media accounts to post bulk messages, took place in August and September, and targeted dozens of lawmakers from across the political spectrum, the foreign ministry said in a statement.

Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of Maharashtra has stated that the government is committed to providing reservation to the Maratha community. However, Fadnavis emphasized the need for the allocation to undergo legal and constitutional scrutiny to avoid being struck down by the Supreme Court. Fadnavis also mentioned that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will address the demand to restructure the state Backward Classes Commission.

The BJP has played it safe in its candidate selection for the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Madhya Pradesh, the party has fielded seven MPs, including three Union ministers. After initial speculation that veteran leaders would be denied tickets, only three ministers have been denied this time. In Rajasthan, the party initially signaled a major overhaul by fielding seven MPs, but in the second list, they chose state leaders over MPs. Former CM Vasundhara Raje's name was missing in the first list, causing fear among senior leaders.

The BJP has played it safe in its candidate selection for the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Madhya Pradesh, the party has fielded seven MPs, including three Union ministers. After initial speculation that veteran leaders would be denied tickets, only three ministers have been denied this time. In Rajasthan, the party initially signaled a major overhaul by fielding seven MPs, but in the second list, they chose state leaders over MPs. Former CM Vasundhara Raje's name was missing in the first list, causing fear among senior leaders.

The BJP has played it safe in its candidate selection for the upcoming elections in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. In Madhya Pradesh, the party has fielded seven MPs, including three Union ministers. After initial speculation that veteran leaders would be denied tickets, only three ministers have been denied this time. In Rajasthan, the party initially signaled a major overhaul by fielding seven MPs, but in the second list, they chose state leaders over MPs. Former CM Vasundhara Raje's name was missing in the first list, causing fear among senior leaders.

Activist Manoj Jarange has threatened to begin a fast unto death protest on October 25 if the Maharashtra government does not grant reservation to the Maratha community by Tuesday. Jarange stated that political leaders would not be allowed to enter villages until the reservation demand is met. He called on all villages to join the indefinite hunger strike and urged Marathas to participate in candle marches to show support.

Union Minister Prahlad Patel has criticized the protest staged by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters and workers in Jabalpur over ticket distribution for the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls. Patel called the incident "unfortunate" and "shameful." The protest began after the party released its fifth list of 92 candidates, which included names of prominent figures such as Usha Thakur and Mahendra Singh Sisodiya.

A fresh war of words has erupted between Lok Sabha MPs Nishikant Dubey and Mahua Moitra over the ongoing cash-for-query controversy. Dubey alleged that Moitra's parliamentary ID was used in Dubai while she was in India, compromising the country's security. Moitra requested the NIC to release all details of MPs publicly to prove their physical presence when their IDs were accessed.

“It is very painful to learn from media sources that the chairman of the committee has openly spoken to the media…I see this as a violation of rule 275 of rules of procedure in Lok Sabha by none other than the chairman of ethics committee,” Ali said in the letter.

The Maharashtra Congress president, Nana Patole, has called on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to apologize for the injustice caused to the youth through contract recruitment. He criticized the BJP for holding fake protests on the issue and accused them of depriving the youth of jobs. Patole alleged that the BJP and former Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis were behind various recruitment scams and the exodus of industries from the state. He also claimed that the BJP's attempts to blame others for the issue of contract recruitment were misleading.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is planning to field several senior leaders and Members of Parliament (MPs), including Union Minister Kishan Reddy, in the upcoming Telangana assembly elections. The party's central election committee meeting is expected to finalize the first list of around 40 candidates for Telangana. BJP had previously won four Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general elections but has lost momentum recently, with the Congress emerging as the main challenger to the ruling BRS in Telangana.

Industrialist Darshan Hiranandani has submitted an affidavit to the Lok Sabha's ethics committee, accusing Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra of sharing her Parliament login credentials and attacking the Adani Group to gain fame. The committee will review the affidavit and decide on its course of action on October 26. Moitra has questioned the credibility of the affidavit, stating that it was not on official letterhead and was leaked to the media. The Ethics Committee chairperson stated that prima facie charges against Moitra appear serious and the committee is open to calling both parties for questioning if necessary.

Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot of Rajasthan has urged people to vote for all sitting MLAs in the upcoming assembly polls. Speaking at a rally, Gehlot named the sitting MLAs from the Congress party in Dausa district and appealed to the public to support them. The Congress is yet to release the list of candidates, but Gehlot's appeal suggests that the sitting legislators are likely to receive tickets.

The BJP's Central Election Committee has met to finalize its candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana. There are indications that the party may field Union ministers in Rajasthan, similar to what they did in Madhya Pradesh. The committee, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders, has been holding meetings to address regional concerns and narrow down the list of potential candidates. The BJP has already declared candidates for the elections in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, but is yet to announce any for Telangana.

The legal dispute between TMC MP Mahua Moitra and BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has reached the Delhi High Court. Dubey's lawyer claimed that Moitra had received gifts in exchange for asking questions in Parliament. Moitra's lawyer argued that she is a public figure and had no connection to a person named Dehradari. The court adjourned the matter until October 31.

Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has responded to the affidavit of businessman Darshan Hiranandani, questioning its credibility and alleging that it was drafted by the PMO. Moitra also raised doubts about why Hiranandani would sign a letter on white paper unless coerced, given his access to ministers and the PMO. She further claimed that Hiranandani was compelled to sign the letter under threat from the PMO. Moitra also accused the BJP of trying to malign her and scare those close to her.

Alleging that the Gandhis are the "most corrupt" family in the world, Bhatia said at a press conference that Rahul Gandhi is himself on bail in the National Herald case. The Congress leader never speaks on the corruption charge against him and the alleged scams of his brother-in-law Robert Vadra, the BJP leader said.

BJP president J P Nadda arrived here in Rajasthan on Wednesday to hold meetings with the party office-bearers from the Kota division ahead of the November 25 state Assembly polls. Nadda was received at the Kota airport by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders and members of the party's Mahila Morcha. From the airport, Nadda went to a hotel where his first meeting with the party office-bearers from Kota and Bundi districts is underway.

The Assam government has announced that all cabinet ministers will spend five days and nights in a specific village as part of their commitment to grassroots engagement. During this time, they will lay foundation stones for 400 new buildings, including schools in tea garden areas. The government has allocated Rs 7 crore per school for the renovation of existing buildings. The ministers will also assess the implementation of welfare schemes and provide grants to puja pandals for the upcoming Durga Puja festival.

Delhi High Court has granted AAP MP Raghav Chadha's plea to stay his eviction from a government bungalow, stating that the cancellation of the allotment was politically motivated. The court's decision overturns the trial court's order that cleared the way for Chadha's eviction. Chadha claimed that opposition voices were being deliberately targeted and that the cancellation of his allotment was an attempt to silence him. The Rajya Sabha Secretariat had opposed Chadha's petition against the trial court's decision. Chadha had originally been allotted a Type 6 bungalow, but requested a Type 7 accommodation.

China condemned on Tuesday Canada's "illegal" intrusion into its airspace after Ottawa accused Beijing's fighter jets of a "reckless" intercept of a Canadian maritime patrol aircraft. But Beijing hit back on Tuesday, accusing the plane of having "illegally intruded into the airspace" of Chiwei island, which lies in the Japan-administered Senkakus claimed by China.

The Supreme Court Bar Association has welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage, stating that the right to legislation lies with Parliament. The association expressed happiness that the court accepted the government's version that same-sex marriage is the jurisdiction of the Indian parliament. They emphasized that India has its own values and hailed the court's decision not to provide this right, as it aligns with the country's societal norms.

Activist Anjali Gopalan expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court's verdict refusing to recognize the legality of same-sex marriages in India. Gopalan and other activists had been fighting for the recognition of same-sex marriages and adoption rights. The court ruled against giving constitutional validity to same-sex marriages, stating that it is for Parliament to formulate legislation on the matter.

The BJP's central election committee (CEC) will meet this week to finalize candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in five states. While candidates for Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan have been announced, the party is yet to declare candidates for Telangana and Mizoram. The CEC will discuss candidates for Telangana and Mizoram on Tuesday. The Congress and BRS have already announced candidates and launched their manifestos for Telangana. The CEC will also discuss candidates for the remaining seats in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh on October 19.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is facing internal rebellion in Rajasthan as local ticket aspirants in six major districts have declared that they will contest as independents against the party's official candidates. The decision to field MPs in the forthcoming assembly elections has triggered protests and resignations from party members. The discontent stems from the belief that local candidates who have worked hard for their constituencies are being overlooked in favor of MPs. The rebellion has intensified to the point where party workers have pelted stones at the cars of some candidates.