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New Sikkim Governor takes oath, Congress says a 'murder accused' now sits in Raj Bhavan
Dushyant Kumar Gautam was sworn in as Sikkim's 19th Governor on Monday. President Droupadi Murmu appointed him on October 12. The Congress tied the choice to the 2022 Ankita Bhandari murder case. Bhandari's parents and the party are protesting the appointment.
BJP revamps Yuva Morcha team, names seven vice-presidents and three general secretaries
The BJP announced national office-bearers for its youth wing, appointing seven national vice-presidents and three national general secretaries. Bihar MLA and folk singer Maithili Thakur was inducted into the national executive. Vadodara MP Hemang Joshi heads the Yuva Morcha.
Drug-free Punjab by Dec 31, 2029: Amit Shah's pledge after meeting three families
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledged to eradicate Punjab's drug trade by December 31, 2029, after meeting the families of three people linked to the anti-drug fight. He accused the AAP government of failing to deliver on its promise to end the trade.
Calling the CM a 'dog': DMK councillor booked, TVK demands an apology
Chennai police have booked DMK councillor Sudha Deenadayalan and party functionary Muralidharan over alleged derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at an October 7 event. The ruling TVK demanded an apology from senior DMK leaders on stage.
Supreme Court to hear Vijayan's plea and YSRCP's Andhra poll complaint on Oct 21
A special Supreme Court Bench will hear two pleas on Wednesday: one by former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the alleged CMRL case, and another by the YSRCP alleging that violence in Andhra Pradesh stopped its candidates from filing nominations for local body polls.
Jhota case: CBI team to reach Mansa on Wednesday, 120-day deadline set
Union Home Minister Amit Shah met the Jhota family in Mansa and promised justice. A CBI team will reach the village at noon on Wednesday and finish the probe in 120 days.
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Two old rivals, one seat: Mandrem row puts Goa's BJP-MGP alliance under strain
Former Goa chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar and his one-time rival Dayanand Sopte have joined forces to reclaim Mandrem, setting up a seat-sharing clash between the BJP and its ally, the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party, ahead of next year's election.
Rivals unite in Mandrem, setting up BJP-MGP seat-sharing row
Former Goa chief minister Laxmikant Parsekar and his one-time rival Dayanand Sopte have joined hands against MGP legislator Jit Arolkar to reclaim the Mandrem seat, setting the stage for a row between the BJP and its ally ahead of next year's polls.
Ally trouble in Goa: BJP and MGP dig in over Mandrem as 2027 polls near
Two former rivals in North Goa's Mandrem have joined hands to take on the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party's sitting MLA, setting up a fresh row between the BJP and its ally ahead of the 2027 assembly election. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the MGP to know its limitations; MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar hit back.