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US singer Mary Milben and Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke argued on X over allegations that the organisation receives American funding. Milben urged Indian youth to protest peacefully and asked Dipke to work with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while Dipke rejected foreign involvement in India's internal affairs.
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Brijmohan Ram has been appointed Odisha governor after he initially missed repeated calls from a private number, later learning that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was trying to reach him. The Jharkhand BJP leader also described a political journey spanning the Bihar Assembly, Lok Sabha and a 22-year wait for another ticket.
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The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India to produce whatever records it has from the 2023 vote count in Karnataka's Sringeri constituency. The court warned that failing to provide the video recording could lead to an adverse inference in the dispute involving Congress leader T.D. Rajegowda and BJP candidate D.N. Jeevaraj.
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Congress leaders met Ankita Bhandari's parents during their protest at India Gate in Delhi. Congress leader Alka Lamba said the family had returned to seek justice and criticised the appointment of Dushyant Gautam to the Raj Bhawan of Sikkim, saying the President had given assent.
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With Jantar Mantar removed from Delhi's authorised protest venues, Ramlila Maidan has again moved into focus. The historic ground is among three locations designated for demonstrations, and its past includes major political rallies, anti-government movements, wartime celebrations and the 2011 campaigns associated with Anna Hazare and the Lokpal demand.
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A boat carrying more than 20 passengers capsized in Bihar's Vaishali district, killing 13 children under 15. Rescue teams continued searching for missing people on Wednesday, while six passengers were rescued. Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced ₹4 lakh for each victim's family as residents protested and sought FIRs against officials.
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Thirteen children died after a boat overturned in Bihar's Vaishali district while villagers were travelling to a funeral feast. Four rescued children described water entering through a hole, the vessel filling rapidly and passengers jumping or being pulled to safety before the boat capsized.
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Protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar have been prohibited, according to the supplied report. The report says unauthorised entry or demonstrations may lead to arrest, judicial custody and a fine under BNSS, after CJP members Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained at the site.
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Speaking in Bhubaneswar, BJP MP Anita Subhadarshini backed Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and questioned whether a group of 1,500 people could represent a nation of 1.4 billion. She also linked the political dispute to JNU, Parliament and a demand for justice.
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A petition filed in the Supreme Court seeks criminal contempt proceedings against Congress and several leaders over a Kerala Congress concerning Chief Justice of India Surya Kant. It also asks for guidelines against political campaigns targeting judges or the Chief Justice over pending cases.
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US singer Mary Millben has alleged that donors in America are financially supporting Abhijeet Deepke and the Cockroach Janata Party because they oppose Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She named no donors. Her claims come amid a planned protest in Delhi and the judicial custody of two party leaders.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has rejected the BJP's claim that Rahul Gandhi pushed him during an opposition march in New Delhi on 12 October. Shivakumar said the crowd was large, Gandhi was concerned about his safety and suggested he move towards a vehicle behind them.
