Ahmed Said

The Trinamool Congress suffered a significant blow as the chairman and five councillors of Mekhliganj Municipality defected to the Congress, shifting control of the civic body. This move highlights ongoing organizational strain within the TMC following electoral defeats and recent defections across districts, impacting its grassroots structure.

Outgoing Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah met with Congress leaders in Delhi, fulfilling his promise to resign and paving the way for a transition. He reportedly sought cabinet berths for his son and loyalists, while the party prepares for a state unit reorganization where he is expected to play a key role.

In a commendable show of unity, several Eidgah committees in Assam have opted to refrain from cow sacrifice during Eid-ul-Zuha, a gesture that has garnered praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This decision not only respects the sentiments of the Hindu majority but also aims to promote peace and communal solidarity in the region.

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.

Bihar's Council for Higher Education, alongside the Board of Practical Training, has unveiled a pioneering Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Program. This initiative intricately weaves hands-on industrial training with academic learning, ensuring students acquire essential practical competencies while pursuing their degrees.

A 23-year-old man, reportedly mentally disturbed and under the influence of alcohol and drugs, attacked his father with a cleaver in Jamshedpur. The son believed he was attacking a ghost, not his father. The victim is in critical condition, and the accused has been detained for further investigation.

Tej Pratap Yadav endorsed Priyanka Gandhi to lead the Congress, deeming her capable like Indira Gandhi, while questioning Rahul Gandhi's leadership. This statement followed Rahul Gandhi's criticism of Nitish Kumar and came amid existing doubts about Rahul's ability to manage the party effectively, with allegations of centralized decision-making and sidelining senior leaders.

A dispute between two accused, Ayan Ahmed and Uzer Khan, exposed a sexual abuse and blackmail scandal involving girls in Amravati. Their alleged bet to win over girls escalated to recording and uploading explicit videos online. The fallout reportedly occurred over money, leading Uzer Khan to make the videos viral in anger.

The Allahabad High Court has acquitted Rayyan, the final convict in the 2016 murder of NIA officer Tanzeel Ahmed and his wife Farzana. A local court had previously sentenced Rayyan and Munir to death. Munir died in custody. The family of the slain officer plans to appeal the High Court's decision in the Supreme Court. The attack occurred in 2016.