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National Governance & Policy 06 Oct 2026, 02:44 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan Accuses Kerala UDF Government of Advancing RSS-BJP Agenda

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the United Democratic Front government of pursuing an RSS-BJP agenda, saying the reported attempt to weaken the State Planning Board is the latest sign of a broader ideological shift. Speaking at the opening of the CPI(M)'s two-day extended district committee meeting in Kozhikode, he framed the issue as part of a sustained effort to dilute Kerala's planning-led governance model.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 05:46 PM IST

Russia to Hire 70,000 Indian Skilled Workers This Year, Jaishankar Tells Parliament Panel

Russia is expected to recruit about 70,000 skilled Indian workers this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told a parliamentary committee while briefing lawmakers on trade, investment, energy cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The discussion also covered efforts to secure the welfare and return of Indians currently serving in Russia, underscoring the growing labour and geopolitical dimensions of India-Russia ties.

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National Governance & Policy04 Oct 2026, 10:28 AM IST

IUML, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Steering UDF Government, Says BJP Leader K. Surendran

BJP leader K. Surendran has accused the IUML and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind of exerting decisive influence over the UDF-led government in Kerala, alleging that the Muslim League has been shaping governance decisions since the administration took office. The remarks sharpen political tensions in the state and revive a long-running contest over the ideological direction and policy autonomy of the ruling coalition.

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Markets, IPOs & WealthJust now (06:42 PM IST)

BSE, NSE to Remain Shut on Gandhi Jayanti as India’s Markets Mark October 2 Holiday

Indian equity and commodity markets will be closed on October 2 for Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti, with trading suspended on both the BSE and NSE, as well as on MCX and NCDEX. The holiday gives investors a brief pause to reassess positions ahead of the next trading session and to map out the remaining market closures in 2026.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (10:42 AM IST)

UDF Suffers Setback as LDF Gains Seven Wards in Kerala Local Body Bypolls

The Congress-led United Democratic Front suffered a political setback in Kerala’s local body bypolls as the Left Democratic Front wrested seven wards, tightening the contest in a closely watched round of grassroots voting. Of the 38 wards where by-elections were held, the UDF won 19 seats and the LDF secured 18, while Twenty20 registered a notable win in Poothrikka.

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Healthcare, Pharma & Life SciencesJust now (05:45 AM IST)

Retail Traders Plan ‘No UPI Day’ Protest on October 2 Over Proposed MDR

Indian mobile and FMCG retailers are preparing a nationwide protest on October 2 against the proposed return of merchant discount rates, or MDR, on UPI transactions. The campaign, framed as a ‘No UPI Day,’ signals growing resistance among small traders who say even a modest charge could erode thin margins and slow digital payments adoption.

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