Initiatives like Conclave will take India forward: Shagun Chowdhary

The Allahabad High Court rejected the bail plea of the prime accused in the Bareilly violence case pertaining to the incident on September 26, 2025. A single bench observed that slogans inciting violent rebellion, taking up arms, and threatening beheading challenge the rule of law and the sovereignty and integrity of the country. The court noted that freedom of speech cannot protect threats to the authority of law, distinguishing such chants from religious slogans expressing devotion. In view of the gravity of the matter and the allegations, the bail plea was declined.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Vadodara, Gujarat, to launch rail and road infrastructure projects worth approximately 35,000 crore rupees and inaugurate three new sections of the dedicated freight corridor. The visit includes inaugurations and project launches spanning national highways and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, as well as an address to youth and young professionals at MSU University. The public event saw significant response after free online registrations opened on BookMyShow, with all initial seats fully booked within an hour and around 42,000 people placed on the waiting list. Organisers subsequently worked to expand capacity to accommodate the high volume of incoming requests. The Bharatiya Janata Party highlighted the rapid registration numbers as a demonstration of public enthusiasm, contrasting it with a recent Pune event held by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.

For the first time in over seven decades, the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony is moving out of the national capital and will be held in Kevadia, Gujarat, at Ekta Nagar near the Statue of Unity. President Droupadi Murmu will honour the awardees at the end of the month, celebrating artists including Mammootty, Kartik Aaryan, Yami Gautam, Randeep Hooda, and Sanjay Mishra, alongside filmmaker Aanand L. Rai, who won Best Direction in the Non-Feature category for 'Statue of Unity: Ekta Ka Pratik'. The surprise relocation from New Delhi has triggered debate, with opposition parties alleging political favouritism towards Gujarat. Critics have drawn parallels to previous landmark events, such as the Cricket World Cup final and the proposed Commonwealth Games bid in Ahmedabad, questioning why significant national events are repeatedly shifted to the state. Authorities and the concerned ministry remain tight-lipped, offering no official clarification on the reasons behind the venue shift or whether it represents a permanent change.

A 54-year-old retired music teacher from Manipur, Vikram Singh, was beaten to death in Delhi's Kilokari village after objecting to noise and commotion outside his home. The altercation involved people associated with a local dhaba and delivery personnel. The victim was rushed to Holy Family Hospital by his family, where he succumbed to his injuries. The Sunlight Colony police have registered a murder case and taken seven accused individuals into custody, including minors. Following the incident, people from the northeast community gathered outside the police station demanding strict action, while former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack and urged police to ensure justice.