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The Enforcement Directorate has sought an FIR over alleged irregularities in Punjab Cricket Association land purchases worth approximately ₹78 crore. The allegations concern property valuations and financial transactions and remain subject to investigation.

The Odisha Cabinet has approved free textbooks for Class IX and X students in government and government-aided schools. The five-year scheme is estimated to cost ₹284.07 crore and is expected to benefit around 28.7 lakh students.

India hosted the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on October 13. The seven member countries adopted the Delhi Declaration, reaffirming cooperation on terrorism, trafficking, drug control, cybercrime and regional security.

The BJP retained control of the Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation after winning 38 of the 44 seats in the 2026 civic elections. Congress secured five seats, while an Independent candidate won one seat.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed trade, energy, technology, security and people-to-people ties on October 13. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi and the Congress of protecting alleged infiltrators amid protests against the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Meanwhile, Piyush Goyal questioned why the Opposition had not presented its alleged vote-chori evidence before the Supreme Court.

Rahul Gandhi has urged Opposition leaders to remain ready to mobilise within 24 hours as the INDIA bloc, student groups and civil society activists discuss their next steps in the protest against electoral-roll revision and the cancellation of Jantar Mantar’s designated protest-site status.

The Supreme Court has stayed the defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over his 2018 remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the Rafale fighter jet deal. The court issued notice to the Maharashtra government and sought its response within four weeks.

Rahul Gandhi has vowed that the INDIA bloc will continue its campaign over electoral transparency and the Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. After meeting Opposition leaders, student representatives and civil society members in New Delhi, he said political and public resistance would continue as the Opposition pursues its concerns through the Supreme Court and public mobilisation.

Rahul Gandhi has criticised the judicial custody of Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka following a protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. Calling their imprisonment an act of cowardice, Gandhi said students, young people, journalists and the INDIA bloc were united in demanding their constitutional rights. The controversy has intensified the debate over protest rights and electoral transparency.

The Model Code of Conduct establishes guidelines for political parties and candidates during elections. It covers campaign behaviour, public resources and expectations for responsible political competition.

India’s anti-defection law sets out circumstances in which elected legislators may face disqualification. Understanding the Tenth Schedule helps readers follow party switching, legislative discipline and constitutional procedures.