Rahul Gandhi Joins Modi Mimicry Act: Blocked Reel Reappears on Indore Stage
Rahul Gandhi shared stage with comedian Pulkit Mani at the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore. Mani mimicked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “My Friend” phrase, hugs with leaders and coin tricks with children. Gandhi played along. A Mani reel mocking Modi’s diplomacy was blocked in India in March.
Modi Mimicry at Rahul Gandhi Event Sparks BJP Anger: ‘Mother Isn’t Politics’
A controversy erupted after comedian Pulkit Mani mimicked PM Narendra Modi at Rahul Gandhi’s event in Indore. The act referenced Modi’s mannerisms, interactions and his mother. BJP leaders, including Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, criticised the performance, saying a mother should not be brought into political discourse.
Rahul Gandhi Says ‘System’ Fears Questioning Students in Indore
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said the “system” feels threatened by students who ask questions during the Chhatron Ki Goonj event in Indore. He alleged that institutions face questions over political and economic influence, while saying the system prefers “andhbhakts” who do not question authority. Gandhi offered to join protesting teacher aspirants
Kejriwal, Family Members Receive Delhi SIR Notices
AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal and four family members have received notices during Delhi’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The notices were issued under the “Unmapped with Last SIR” category. Kejriwal’s wife Sunita, parents Gobind Ram and Gita Devi, and son Pulkit are among 110 people listed in the New Delhi constituency segment
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IIT Bombay Suicide Sparks Fresh Mental Health Concerns
A second-year IIT Bombay student died by suicide after reportedly being caught using a mobile phone to upload an exam paper to ChatGPT. Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed concern over student mental health and academic pressure, citing rising suicide cases. He urged the government to prioritise mental health support and student welfare.
Scindia Responds to ‘No Road, No Vote’ Remark in Guna
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia faced a protest in Guna after residents stopped his convoy and warned they would not vote if the road remained unfinished. Scindia asked the resident not to use language and submit a request. He said road construction was his responsibility. ₹3 crore was announced for construction
Hamid Ansari Recalls Nehru’s Warning on Communalism
Former Vice President Hamid Ansari, speaking at the AG Noorani Memorial Lecture, cited Jawaharlal Nehru’s reported warning that the danger to India was not communism but Hindu right-wing communalism. Ansari discussed Noorani’s 2019 book, The RSS: A Menace to India, and quoted the observation while addressing the gathering in New Delhi on Saturday.
Karnataka Cabinet Grants Tulu Second Additional Language Status
The Karnataka Cabinet has decided to recognise Tulu as the state’s second additional language, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said. Primarily spoken in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, Tulu has long been a cultural demand. The government said recognition could support educational and cultural growth, while strengthening the language’s administrative presence across Karnataka.
Milan Pradhan Arrested Hours After Mamata Backs Congress Candidate
Congress candidate Milan Pradhan was arrested in West Bengal in connection with an old alleged murder case, hours after Mamata Banerjee announced support for him in the October 6 Nandigram bypoll. The arrest followed the withdrawal of Mamata’s faction candidate, Sanchita Pradhan Dey. Details of the case are still emerging today.
