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The upcoming Nandigram Assembly bypoll has triggered fresh political discussions in West Bengal after a Congress leader claimed that the Trinamool Congress had offered the seat to Congress. The TMC denied making such a proposal, adding another point of contention ahead of the October 6 bypoll.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a statewide youth outreach programme focused on employment and development initiatives. Ministers, MPs, MLAs and MLCs are expected to meet students and young people as part of the campaign.

Police conducted a search at the residence of former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into an alleged private-school fraud case. The development has drawn attention to the state’s political and legal landscape.

The CPI(M) extended state committee meeting in Kozhikode concluded with limited organisational changes and no replacement of the party’s top leadership. The meeting focused on strengthening the organisation and addressing concerns following the party’s loss of power in Kerala.

Congress leaders staged a protest in Chandigarh over the death of a Dalit man, with party leaders including Sachin Pilot, Partap Singh Bajwa and Amarinder Singh Raja Warring detained during the demonstration. The protest has added a fresh political dispute between Congress and the Punjab government.

The Assam government is working on a plan to facilitate investments worth ₹50,000 crore as part of its Viksit Assam 2047 vision. The initiative focuses on attracting investment and strengthening economic development across the state.

Telangana is facing a significant rainfall deficit, with farmers in several districts reporting crop stress and losses. The state Assembly is scheduled to discuss the effects of El Niño and possible remedial measures as concerns grow over water availability and agricultural output.

The Odisha government is reviewing major development programmes and infrastructure projects as it focuses on implementation, public services and district-level development. The review comes amid continued political discussion over governance and delivery of government schemes.

Gujarat’s reservoirs gained 603 million cubic metres of water following rainfall over 48 hours, providing some relief to the state’s water situation. However, overall storage remained below last year’s level, keeping water management and reservoir levels in focus.

Uttar Pradesh has opened applications for 12,405 Assistant Teacher posts under Super TET 2026, with the recruitment examination scheduled for December 3 and 4.

The deadline for filing claims and objections during the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in Jharkhand has been extended to September 30, giving voters additional time to check, correct and update their electoral details.