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Two men accused in the Gauri Lankesh murder case received a hero's welcome in Vijayapura, Karnataka, after being granted bail following seven years in jail. Sri Ram Sene members honored Parashuram Waghmore and Manohar Yadawe, who later performed religious rituals and avoided media interaction.

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini is set to continue, with endorsement from PM Modi and Amit Shah. Despite demands from Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Shah and Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav will oversee the BJP legislature party meeting to elect the CM. Meanwhile, J&K prepares for a government led by Omar Abdullah of the National Conference.

India commissions its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat, and sets up a new VLF transmitting station for secure communication with submarines. This facility, along with upcoming SSBNs and SSNs, aims to bolster India's naval capabilities amid increasing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean.

In NTR district alone, the Road Transport Authority seized 16 buses, besides booking 151 cases, as part of a special drive conducted from October 3 to 12

The Andhra Pradesh government has transferred the investigation into the 2021 attacks on TDP's headquarters and the residence of CM N Chandrababu Naidu to the CID, as previous police efforts were deemed slow. CID will start examining the case, involving allegations against YSRCP functionaries, on Monday.

The Indian Medical Association announces a nationwide hunger strike on Oct 15, supporting West Bengal junior doctors' fast-unto-death agitation over the rape and murder of a colleague. The movement gains widespread support as the doctors' condition worsens, with ex-students and medical associations joining in solidarity.

In Bahraich, an FIR has been lodged against Salman, while 20-30 individuals are detained following a violent clash. SP Vrinda Shukla confirmed that police are investigating the incident and monitoring the idol immersion process to ensure order. Special teams are deployed, and videos are being recorded for evidence.

Roopkund Lake in Uttarakhand is shrinking due to climate change, with forest officials and scientists attributing the reduction in size to altered precipitation patterns. The shift from snow to rain is causing moraine to slide into the lake, reducing its volume and area.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit Pakistan on Oct 15-16 for the SCO heads of govt meeting, marking the first Indian foreign minister visit in a decade. No formal bilateral meetings are planned; focus on terrorism and regional security is anticipated.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's family-run trust withdrew a request for a five-acre site in Bengaluru's Aerospace Park for a multi-skill development centre, following BJP's allegations of favoritism and an ongoing investigation. The family cited politically motivated allegations as the reason for their decision.

The suspect has been identified as Vem Miller who was carrying a fake press card and entry pass. He is believed to be a member of a rightwing anti-government organization and was plotting to kill Trump, the Sheriff said. "They were different enough to cause the deputies alarm," Bianco said.

CCPA directs Ola to offer an option for refunds either as a bank transfer or a coupon, identifying existing practices as unfair. Ola is also mandated to provide receipts for auto rides and address key consumer complaints. Policy changes including clear grievance contact details, cancellation policies, and fare breakdowns have been implemented.

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh have been appointed central observers for the election of the State legislature party leader in Jammu & Kashmir

Foreign portfolio investors have sold Rs 58,711 crore ($7 billion) of Indian equities in Oct, influenced by China's economic stimulus. Net bond sales were modest at Rs 709 crore. However, strong domestic institutional investments mitigated the market impact. FPIs have also shown interest in Hyundai's upcoming IPO.

Authorities will systematically verify 'high-risk' income tax refund claims for the 2024-25 assessment year, following a standard operating procedure. Cases involving suspicious patterns, such as false deductions or expenses, will be investigated to ensure claims are legitimate, emphasizing non-harassment of genuine taxpayers.

Signal-free junctions planned on Aluva-Edappally-Aroor stretch; traffic reforms in Aryas Junction-HMT Junction-TVS Junction corridor in Kalamassery a success, claims MVD official