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PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaSuvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister, accused the previous TMC government in West Bengal of imposing restrictions on religious freedom. He targeted Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her administration curtailed the rights of religious communities in the state. The accusations highlight ongoing political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in Bengal.
Amar Ujala·
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduMumbai Police have formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil’s claim that the BJP gave ₹500 crore to Eknath Shinde to manage the Maratha agitation. The claim has caused political tension in Maharashtra. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah seeking an Enforcement Directorate probe into the allegations.
The Hindu··Mumbai
PoliticsPhoto: Amar UjalaMaharashtra Highway Police announced permanent traffic restrictions on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway connecting link from November 1. All goods vehicles, including small commercial vehicles, pickups, and Tata Ace, are banned. Vehicles carrying flammable or hazardous materials are also prohibited. Private cars, jeeps, light vehicles, and passenger buses can use the link with speed limits of 100 km/h for cars and 80 km/h for buses. Separately, Minister Meghna Sakore-Bordikar instructed officials to strictly prevent forced loan recovery by private lenders and microfinance institutions, ensuring RBI guidelines are followed.
Amar Ujala··Maharashtra
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe Kerala Assembly passed the Senior Citizens (Care and Protection of Rights) Bill, 2026, enhancing elderly care beyond previous laws. It mandates registration of care centers and caregivers, sets standards, and imposes penalties for violations. The bill emphasizes shared responsibility among family, community, and state amid Kerala's rapid demographic shift, with 22% of its population projected to be over 60 by 2036.
Deccan Herald··Kerala
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesPiyush Goyal spoke at the India-Netherlands Business Forum, highlighting India's deregulation efforts to ease business burdens. He suggested the EU could adopt similar approaches to regulatory matters. Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma stressed the importance of necessary regulations but called for reviewing those that impede trade, emphasizing climate and product safety rules for European consumers.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldThe November 3 US midterm elections will test Donald Trump's ability to govern with congressional support for the remaining two years of his presidency. Republicans face challenges due to Trump's low approval ratings (32-38%), economic concerns, and rising Democratic enthusiasm. Voters will elect all 435 House members, about one-third of the Senate, 39 governors, and state legislators. Control of Congress could limit Trump's legislative power.
Deccan Herald·
Amar Ujala·
Photo: Amar UjalaSuvendu Adhikari, Chief Minister, accused the previous TMC government in West Bengal of imposing restrictions on religious freedom. He targeted Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her administration curtailed the rights of religious communities in the state. The accusations highlight ongoing political tensions between the ruling party and the opposition in Bengal.
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