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PoliticsPhoto: The HinduRJD MP Sanjay Yadav has written to the Election Commission of India requesting transparent counting in the Bihar MLC polls. He emphasized that pens identical to the violet ones used for marking preferences on ballot papers during polling should not be accessible to any counting officer or election agent at the counting center to prevent tampering.
The Hindu·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Belagavi, Karnataka, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar held separate meetings with sugar factory owners and farmer representatives regarding sugarcane pricing. Farmers demanded Rs 5,500 per tonne, while mill owners did not commit to incentives. Shivakumar said a central committee will visit on October 29 to review issues. Farmers insisted on immediate fulfillment of demands, including raising the fair price and sugar minimum price.
Deccan Herald··Belagavi
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaThe Supreme Court on Monday directed all states and union territories to allocate funds for bar rooms, washrooms, and basic facilities for women lawyers in district and taluka courts. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, expressed strong displeasure over the lack of such facilities and emphasized that all practicing women lawyers must have access to separate bar rooms. The next hearing is scheduled for December 2. Additionally, 14 states agreed to raise the retirement age to 62.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsPhoto: Hindustan TimesThe Uttar Pradesh Police have formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate an accident involving vehicles in Rahul Gandhi's convoy during his visit to Sultanpur. The SIT, led by Inspector General Kiran S, will examine the causes, security lapses, escort arrangements, and traffic management related to the incident on the UP expressway.
Hindustan Times··Sultanpur
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaGangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been shifted to the 'Do Sau Kholi,' a high-security block at Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Jail. This block houses 200 dangerous inmates accused of terrorism and other serious crimes. It is divided into four segregated sections, each containing 50 prisoners, to ensure total isolation and prevent inter-cell movement, according to sources.
Times of India··Ahmedabad
BusinessPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Income Tax Department has extended the deadline for taxpayers to regularise foreign assets and income under the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS) until December 31, 2026. Taxpayers can pay 30% tax and an equal penalty on the fair market value to gain immunity from further assessment, penalties, and prosecution under the Black Money Act. The scheme is fully online and self-declaratory.
Deccan Herald·
The Hindu·
Photo: The HinduRJD MP Sanjay Yadav has written to the Election Commission of India requesting transparent counting in the Bihar MLC polls. He emphasized that pens identical to the violet ones used for marking preferences on ballot papers during polling should not be accessible to any counting officer or election agent at the counting center to prevent tampering.
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