‘Biased and agenda-driven’: India dismisses USCIRF report on religious freedom

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) labeled the report as “biased” and accused the USCIRF of pushing a “motivated narrative.”
Bank fraud: Fake SBI branch uncovered in Chhattisgarh, locals duped with fake recruitment drives and bank services

The scammers also collected money from locals under the guise of recruitment, providing fake appointment letters after taking amounts between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 6 lakh from victims.
This politician was seeking votes for BJP in a speech, an hour later joined Congress, he is…

This is considered to be a strategic advantage for the Congress party as it aims at coming back to power in the state
Isha Foundation row: SC transfers plea from Madras High Court to itself, asks police not to…

The apex court transferred to itself a habeas corpus petition filed before the high court by a man, who had alleged that his two daughters were held captive inside the premises of the Isha Foundation.
Halal meat exports: India rolls out fresh guidelines with effect from October 16

“Policy conditions for export of specified halal meat and meat products are notified,” the DGFT said.
Massive flooding in Bihar throws life out of gear; community kitchens set up in Muzaffarpur to assist affected families

Severe flooding in the Aurai block of Muzaffarpur in the area has caused many residents to move out from their waterlogged homes. Moreover, community kitchens have been set up to assist the affected families.
In second incident in 3 days, Mumbai businessman jumps to death from Atal Setu sea bridge

The incident took place on Wednesday, the second such suicide on the Atal Setu in three days as a banker had similarly ended his life on Monday. The deceased person’s identity was established based on his Aadhaar card, which was found in the car, police said.
‘Desh ke pita nahi…’: Kangana Ranaut sparks row with viral Gandhi Jayanti post, Congress reacts

The post on Lal Bahadur Shastri and Mahatma Gandhi has led to yet another row for Kangana Ranaut, the BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, with Congress leader Supriya Shrinate criticising her for her “lewd jibe” at Gandhi.
Doctor shot dead on duty in Delhi hospital by 2 teens, police suspect targeted killing

Two teenagers shot dead a doctor on duty in Delhi’s private nursing home. Police have begun scanning CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal to relocate to party’s RS MP Ashok Mittal’s residence in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Supremo Arvind Kejriwal will relocate to a bungalow at 5, Ferozshah Road, Delhi, which is currently allotted to the party’s Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal, the party has conformed.