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A high-level committee finalised eight names for the Central Information Commission, with five from disadvantaged sections, including SC, ST, OBC, and minorities. Sources dismissed Rahul Gandhi's claim that the list lacked representation from marginalized communities

Congress stalwart and former Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil passed away at his Latur residence on Friday at 90 after a brief illness. A seven-term MP and former Lok Sabha Speaker, he was widely respected across political lines. His funeral is on Saturday

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reiterated that the Congress high command will take the final decision on Karnataka’s leadership issue. His remarks come amid tensions between the Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar camps, even as MLAs voiced concerns over guarantee schemes and funding priorities

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticised Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy for recommending the inclusion of the Bhagavad Gita in school curricula, calling him a “Manuvadi”. Siddaramaiah said the move reflects an ideological shift and reiterated his government’s focus on constitutional values and social justice

Former GHMC corporator Najma Sultana, wife of two-time Karwan MLA Syed Kausar Mohiuddin, has filed her nomination for Baswapur sarpanch post. The December 17 election sees local youth contesting despite Mohiuddin’s push for a unanimous outcome

The Congress on Thursday expelled suspended Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil from its primary membership after reviewing serious complaints and a sexual assault case against him. The decision came soon after a Thiruvananthapuram court dismissed his anticipatory bail plea.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reaffirmed unity with Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar, saying both will abide by the Congress high command on leadership decisions. After a breakfast meeting, the leaders stressed there were no differences amid ongoing speculation about a power shift

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is likely to visit Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar for a breakfast meeting on December 2, signalling a temporary halt in their leadership tussle. The Congress high command is seen pushing for unity ahead of the Belagavi legislature session

Kerala Police have issued a look-out circular against suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after an FIR accused him of rape, intimidation, digital blackmail and forced abortion. Investigators are verifying digital evidence and searching for the MLA and his associate

Amid speculation over a change in Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah urged Congress high command to resolve the confusion, while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted at a “secret deal” among senior leaders. AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge declined public comment on the matter

Top leaders of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) appeared before the CBI in Karur as the probe into the September 27 stampede, which killed 41, continues. Investigators are examining crowd management, event planning, and central leadership’s role in the tragedy

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dismissed speculation of a “November revolution” and a possible leadership change, calling it a media fabrication. He asserted that Congress has a five-year mandate, his position remains strong, and the government is committed to fulfilling its five guarantees

Bihar’s first phase of Assembly elections on November 6 will see 121 seats across 18 districts voting, with Deputy CMs Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha, and Opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav in the fray amid criminal cases, caste equations, and celebrity entrants

Congress demanded Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee investigate LIC after a Washington Post report claimed it invested Rs 33,000 crore in Adani securities. LIC denied the allegations, calling them “false and baseless,” while the opposition accused the government of cronyism

Karnataka’s SIT has identified six suspects in the Aland Assembly vote deletion scam, where Rs 80 per vote was allegedly paid. Nearly 7,000 votes, mostly of Dalits and minorities, were targeted. CID raids Guttedar’s premises amid ongoing investigation

Actor and TVK president Vijay is expected to visit Karur on October 15 or 17 to console families of the 41 victims of a stampede during a party rally. Police approval is awaited, and financial aid will be handed over in person

A case has been registered against the driver of actor-politician Vijay’s campaign vehicle following accidents near the Karur rally on September 27. The High Court raised concerns over police inaction, while multiple collisions with motorcycles were captured on video

Former CM Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy accused CM N Chandrababu Naidu of fostering spurious liquor trade in Andhra Pradesh, citing fake liquor factories, reduced government excise revenue, and organized crime threatening public health and State finances under TDP’s patronage

Goa Assembly Speaker Ramesh Tawadkar resigns ahead of his induction into CM Pramod Sawant’s cabinet amid reshuffle.

Former MLA Nadipelli Diwakar Rao alleged that officials supporting the corruption of Mancherial MLA K Premsagar Rao would face consequences. He accused the MLA of pressuring officials to clear inflated bills and warned against political interference, sand sales, and illegal demolitions