Accused in West Bengal teenager's rape and murder killed in police firing

The man accused of raping and murdering a teenage girl in West Bengal's Gaighata was killed in police firing on October 27 while being taken to the crime scene for reconstruction; police said he snatched a gun and opened fire. It is the second such incident in three months.

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India says new permanent UN Security Council members must have veto rights

India told the United Nations that the veto must be held by all permanent members of a reformed Security Council as long as the provision exists, arguing that permanent seats without veto powers would be second-class and that fairness demands equal rights and responsibilities.

Supreme Court defers hearing on pleas against CEC and SIR decisions; EC files affidavit

The Supreme Court deferred hearing on pleas against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and decisions taken during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Election Commission filed a joint affidavit stating that restraining the CEC would be contrary to law and that all SIR decisions were taken unanimously, as Karnataka's final roll was due amid a row over 10.8 million electors excluded from the draft.

Delhi traders seek postponement of INDIA bloc's November 1 rally, citing losses

The Congress and INDIA bloc parties plan a rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1; Delhi traders' bodies wrote to Rahul Gandhi warning that activity in 21 Old Delhi markets could halt during peak shopping season, with projected losses of up to ₹10,000 crore, and sought postponement. The Telangana Congress said 10,000 cadres would attend and booked 100 buses.