Politics

Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi has resigned from the National Conference after a 24-year association, accusing the party leadership of failing to fulfil its promises to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

The INDIA bloc has intensified its protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, demanding his resignation at a major rally in Delhi.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has raised concerns over global energy supply disruptions at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. He highlighted the impact of sanctions, shipping restrictions and rising costs while stressing India's need for reliable LPG supplies and stronger clean energy cooperation.

The INDIA bloc has postponed its planned CEC protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar from October 30 to October 31 due to heavy rain in New Delhi. Opposition leaders are also preparing a march and rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.

Rahul Gandhi has renewed his appeal for the INDIA bloc's November 1 Chalo Dilli march at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi. The protest aims to highlight alleged voter irregularities, concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and the protection of voting rights.

The INDIA bloc has moved its planned mock impeachment event against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence after reported difficulties securing venue permission. Opposition parties will also hold a joint rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan on November 1 over voter roll concerns and alleged voting irregularities.

Maharashtra has announced ₹7,500 crore in drought relief for eligible farmers affected by crop losses. The government plans to provide ₹5,000 per farmer ahead of Diwali, with further compensation based on crop damage assessments.

The INDIA bloc has announced a protest on October 30 demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Opposition leaders have raised concerns over voter list revisions and alleged electoral irregularities. The alliance has also planned a “Dilli Chalo” march to Ramlila Maidan on November 1.