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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has asked the state chief secretary and police chief to brief him on the recently reported remarks by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan that groups are smuggling gold into the state and using the proceeds for 'anti-national activities,' an official source said in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.

The Governor has directed Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan and Police Chief Shaik Darvesh Saheb to meet him at the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Atishi shifted to bungalow number 6 on Flagstaff Road in north Delhi's Civil Lines on Monday, days after her predecessor Arvind Kejriwal vacated it and moved to a new address in Lutyens' Delhi, officials said.

Hours after the chief minister shifted to a new residence, the BJP claimed that the bungalow was yet to be handed over to the public works department for fresh allocation.

There was no immediate reaction to the BJP's allegations from the CM's office or the ruling Aam Aadmi Party.

The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Mathura has collected 10 samples, including kuttu (buckwheat) and singhara (water chestnut) flour, from various markets for testing.

An official said further action will be taken following the test results.

Assistant Commissioner (Food) Dharmendra Pratap Singh said the collection was part of efforts to ensure food quality during the festive season.

"On Monday, the team gathered samples from markets at Govardhan Chauraha, Dhauali Pyau, and Kosi Kalan," he said Singh said the samples included two of sabudana (tapioca pearls) from Amar Colony near Govardhan Road, one of ghee from Radha Valley Colony, one of paneer from Basant Vihar Colony, and two of mustard oil from Dhauali Pyau and Sarai Shahji Kosi Kalan.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will go to Maldives on an official visit after President Mohamed Muizzu invited him to visit his country. 

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said that PM Narendra Modi has accepted Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s invitation to visit Maldives during their bilateral meeting in New Delhi. 

Notably, President Muizzu is on a visit to India. After the meeting between the two leaders, PM Modi said he was delighted to host Muizzu.

Revanth Reddy and Mohan Charan Majhi, chief ministers of Telangana and Odisha respectively, on Monday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here.

Reddy and Majhi were in New Delhi to attend a meeting of the Naxal affected states that was chaired by Shah.

Ahead of counting of votes, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Monday said his party was open to the idea of taking support of Mehbooba Mufti's PDP to form government in the Union territory.

He also flayed the move to give powers to the Lieutenant Governor for nominating members to the five reserved seats in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, and said his party would approach the Supreme Court if the BJP-led Centre went ahead with it.

Abdullah, while ruling himself out of the race for chief minister's post, said statehood should be restored to Jammu and Kashmir so that the new government has powers to address the people's problems.

 Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday directed all deputy commissioners to lodge cases against those violating Election Commission of India norms, days after opposition BJP announced its ‘Gogo Didi’ scheme for women ahead of the assembly polls.

The direction came after the ruling Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) alleged that the BJP was getting forms for its proposed scheme filled up by women, promising financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month, “in violation of ECI norms that prohibit political parties to enrol voters for post-election beneficiary oriented schemes”.

The weather office on Monday predicted light rain at a few places over southern West Bengal during Durga Puja.

A partly cloudy sky with the possibility of light rain was likely in some areas of Kolkata during the festival, which would begin on October 9 and continue till October 12 Vijaya Dashami.

In northern West Bengal, light to moderate rain was likely at some places during the festival, the Met Department said.

The maximum day temperature in Kolkata is likely to be around 33 degrees Celsius, while the night temperature will be around 25 degrees Celsius, it said. 

 Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan on Monday announced a tribal university will come up in Nashik district and noted adivasi communities are an integral part of the state's rich cultural fabric.

Speaking at a gathering, the Governor, who assumed office in July-end, declared he will visit all tribal areas of Maharashtra and also villages where members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) reside.

"I have decided to set up a tribal university in Nashik, which will include world-class institutions like a medical college modelled after AIIMS, an engineering school akin to IITs, and a management school like IIMs. This initiative will ensure that tribal students have access to the best education, fostering both inclusion and excellence," said Radhakrishnan.

A blast at an illegal firecracker making unit at a home here on Monday led to the death of two people, including a boy, and injuries to three, police said.

The explosion happened at the house, belonging to Mohammad Farooq, in Ragadganj village when some people were making firecrackers inside, they said.

Immediately after getting information about the blast, police and administration officials reached the spot and rescue operation was started.

Akash (15) and Lallu (30), Ishtiyaq (40), Ayaas (17) and Krishna Kumar (24) got injured in the incident and were rushed to Belsar community health centre from where they were referred to a medical college, they said.

 JD(S) leader and Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Monday accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of staging "drama" by trying to bring the caste census issue to the forefront, to divert the public attention from the MUDA site allotment case against him.

He hit out at the Congress government in Karnataka for trying to mislead the people on the issue to "cover up" their wrongs, as he also raised questions about the relevance of the report that was prepared about ten years ago.

Siddaramaiah today held discussions with ministers and legislators from backward-class communities, where they are said to have deliberated on the Socio-Economic and Education Survey report, popularly known as the "caste census" report, according to official sources.

Home Minister G Parameshwara on Sunday said the government has decided to place the caste census report before the Cabinet, where it will be discussed and decided whether to table it in the legislature or to make it public directly.

The CBI has filed a charge sheet against the prime accused, Sanjay Roy, in the rape and murder case of a trainee doctor at R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, officials said on Monday.

In its charge sheet filed before a special court in Kolkata, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said Roy, who was working as a civic volunteer with the local police, allegedly committed the crime on August 9 when the victim had gone to sleep in the hospital's seminar room during a break, they said.

The agency did not mention the charge of gang rape, indicating that Roy alone committed the crime, according to the officials.

Kolkata Police had arrested Roy on August 10 on the basis of CCTV footage which showed him entering the seminar room in the early hours of August 9, they said.

The CBI, which took over the investigation on August 14 following a Calcutta High Court order, also took his custody and conducted a detailed interrogation, followed by a polygraph test.

Another drug bust has taken place near border area of Kutch from where 120 kg of cocain has been seized. 
 

"To control winter pollution in Delhi, the state government has launched the Winter Action Plan. The management of this Winter Action Plan has already begun, and from today, an 'anti-dust campaign' has been initiated in Delhi," says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai as he inspects construction sites in the national capital.

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin issues a statement - "I was in pain and grief knowing that 5 deaths occurred due to excess heat and other medical reasons. Condolences to the victims' families and relatives. An ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each would be given from Chief Minister's Relief Fund."

Delhi CM Atishi holds a meeting with the staff members as she arrives at the official residence of the Chief Minister.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah says, "On 2 October, the Prime Minister launched the Dharti Aba Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan from Jharkhand. This scheme will benefit more than 15,000 villagers and about 1.5 crore population...I urge all the Chief Ministers to monitor this scheme in their respective states and hold a review meeting of all development works every month...Naxalism is the biggest obstacle in the development of tribal areas. Naxalism is the enemy of humanity..."

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says, "We look forward to concluding the Free Trade Agreement with India which will enable us to harness the full economic potential between our countries and to increase Indian investments in both our tourism and various sectors of development."

CBI files charge sheet in RG Kar rape and murder case. Charge sheet has been filed at Sealdah court today.

RuPay card payments introduced in Maldives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu witness the first such transaction.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu virtually inaugurate the runway of Hanimaadhoo International Airport in Maldives.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "First of all, I extend a hearty welcome to President Muizzu and his delegation. India and Maldives relations are centuries old. India is Maldives' nearest neighbour and close friend. Maldives holds an important position in our neighbourhood policy and SAGAR vision. India has always played the role of first responder for Maldives...India has always fulfilled the responsibilities of a neighbour. Today, we have taken up the vision of a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership to give our mutual cooperation a strategic direction."

Body of the minor girl who was allegedly raped and killed in Kultali in South 24 Parganas has been brought to the College of Medicine & JNM Hospital in Kalyani for post-mortem after order of the High Court.

The Bandra Kurla Complex to Aarey stretch of Mumbai Metro Line 3 opens for the public.

Amid reports of Ratan Tata's hospitalisation at the Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai and his condition being serious, the industrialist has issued a statement, giving clarity on rumours around his health.

“We believe in the judiciary and the court has granted us bail today,” says RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court granting bail to him along with party chief Lalu Prasad and leader Tej Pratap Yadav in the land-for-jobs case earlier today.

Jammu and Kashmir election 2024: Security heightened at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar where the counting of votes will be conducted tomorrow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu hold a meeting at Hyderabad House.

On Chennai IAF air show incident, Tamil Nadu Medical and Family Welfare minister Ma Subramanian says, "Deaths are indeed sorrowful. But there shouldn't be politics in this. If anyone thinks of doing politics, they will fail. The deaths of five people are painful. The deaths happened because of high temperatures. All are heat-related deaths. All 5 were brought dead. No one died after getting treatment in hospital."

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will travel to National Capital and is going to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the evening. Naidu will also meet Railway Ashwini Vaishnaw. He is also expected to meet Union Ministers Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and Nitin Gadkari tomorrow.
 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyderabad House. He will hold a meeting with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here.

Ajit Vinayak Gupte (IFS: 1991), presently Ambassador of India to Egypt, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Germany: MEA (ANI)

Land for job money laundering case: Rouse Avenue Court grants bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons & party leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav. They have been granted bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 1 lakh each.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu lays a wreath at Rajghat, in Delhi. His wife Sajidha Mohamed is also with him.

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu signs the visitor's book after laying a wreath at Rajghat, in Delhi. His wife Sajidha Mohamed is also with him.

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and his sons and party leaders Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejashwi Yadav arrive at Rouse Avenue Court in connection with land for jobs case. Lalu Yadav's daughter and party MP Misa Bharti is also with them.

ED carries out searches at AAP MP Sanjeev Arora premises in a money laundering case revolving around land fraud case.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the guidance of Home Minister Shah, the Union government is committed to eliminating LWE by March 2026, and is providing all possible assistance to all the affected states, an official statement noted,

DMK MP Kanimozhi tweets, "The news of the death of 5 people is very sad and painful when the public who witnessed the military flight adventure program held at the Marina beach in Chennai suffered from the crowd and the temperature was high. Unmanageable gatherings should also be avoided.

amil Nadu BJP Vice President Narayanan Thirupathy says, "When the entire Chennai city was enjoying the air show done by the IAF, it was very unfortunate that the Chennai Corporation, Tamil Nadu government and the Chennai police did not cooperate with the public. The maladministration and worst traffic arrangements done by the state police have ended up where we have lost 5 lives...this is due to a lack of proper planning...The (state) government has to take responsibility for this and see to it that in future, it doesn't happen."

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi, Navy vice chief Vice Admiral K Swaminathan and Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh lay wreaths at the National War Memorial ahead of Air Force Day.

President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi receive Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu as he arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in Delhi.

400 Agniveers participate in the Para Commando Race, hosted at Ambedkar Stadium in Amethi, UP.

Mumbai wakes up to cloudy skies and light rainfall. Visuals are from Bandra area.

On hunger strike called by Junior Doctors, Dr Aqeeb says, "...Six of our people are sitting on hunger strike right now and we will continue for an indefinite period..Our only demand is we want justice in the RG Kar incident..."

An assistant development officer (agriculture) in the district was suspended for allegedly entering the Vindhyavasini temple wearing shoes and neglecting his official duties during the Navratri festival.

A man was arrested here on Sunday for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Hinduism and its deities, police said on Sunday. "The complainant alleged that Shravan specifically targeted marginalised communities and encouraged them to abandon Hindu practices and embrace Christianity," said Superintendent of Police Satyajeet Gupta.
 

As six people lost their lives due to alleged dehydration in Chennai IAF Air Show, AIADMK has blamed this on the Tamil Nadu government and has also demanded the resignation of Health Minister.