Good morning,
The major news from yesterday revolved around a threat to actor Salman Khan. The Lawrence Gang has claimed that his fate will be worse than Baba Siddiqui. The second important news is about the rise in gold prices, which have crossed ₹77,000.
But before we get into yesterday’s top headlines, here are today’s key events to watch:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the ‘Karmyogi Week’ at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
- Congress MP Rahul Gandhi will address the Constitutional Dignity Conference in Jharkhand.
Now, the major news from yesterday:
1. Salman Khan Receives Another Death Threat from Lawrence Gang
Actor Salman Khan, who already has Y-plus category security, has received a new death threat. The gang warned that Khan’s fate would be worse than that of Baba Siddiqui, who was murdered a few days ago. The threat was sent to Mumbai’s traffic control room via a WhatsApp message, allegedly by a member of the Lawrence Gang. The message demanded that Salman must pay ₹5 crore to settle the feud with Lawrence; otherwise, he would face worse consequences than Baba Siddiqui. The police are actively tracking the person responsible for sending the message.
- Previous threats to Salman Khan: After NCP leader Baba Siddiqui’s murder, Salman’s security was increased. On April 14, gunshots were fired at his Bandra residence, an incident for which the Lawrence Group claimed responsibility. In January, two unidentified men attempted to trespass into his farmhouse.
2. Haryana Man Wanted by FBI for Plot to Assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannu
The FBI has issued a wanted poster for Vikas Yadav, a man from Haryana’s Rewari district, who is allegedly involved in a conspiracy to assassinate Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, a Sikh for Justice (SFJ) terrorist. Yadav is accused of hiring a killer and laundering money for the plot. The FBI alleges Yadav works with India’s RAW (Research and Analysis Wing), and two other individuals are also implicated, including Nikhil Gupta, who has already been arrested in the Czech Republic.
- FBI’s investigation: Vikas Yadav is suspected of providing Pannu’s details to Nikhil Gupta, including his address and daily activities, with the intention of hiring a contract killer, who was actually an undercover DEA agent.
3. Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Granted Bail in Money Laundering Case
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has granted conditional bail to former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case. He has been ordered not to leave the country or contact any witnesses. Jain had been in Tihar Jail since his arrest in May 2022.
- Accusations: Jain was accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of laundering money through four companies. He allegedly used these funds to purchase properties in other people’s names.
4. Hamas Confirms Chief Yahya Sinwar’s Death; Netanyahu Vows to Continue War
Hamas political leader Khalil al-Hayya confirmed the death of Yahya Sinwar, the group’s military chief. Sinwar was killed during an Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza on October 16. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel has “settled the score,” but the war will continue.
- Sinwar’s role in the war: Sinwar was behind the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, where more than 3,000 rockets were fired, and several hundred fighters infiltrated Israeli territory, killing civilians and taking hostages.
5. 19 BJP MLAs Demand Manipur Chief Minister’s Resignation Amid Continued Violence
In the midst of ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, 19 BJP MLAs have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding the resignation of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. They argue that this is the only way to restore peace in the state. The violence, which started in May 2023, has already claimed the lives of 226 people and displaced over 65,000.
- MLAs’ concerns: They claim that public trust in the BJP government is declining, and the only solution to end the violence is to replace the current leadership.
6. Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation Cleared of Human Trafficking Allegations by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court dismissed a case against Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Foundation, which was accused of holding two women against their will. The court ruled that the women were adults who had voluntarily chosen to stay at the ashram, thus ending the legal dispute.
7. Supreme Court: Child Marriage Deprives Right to Choose Partner
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India stated that child marriage deprives individuals of their right to choose a life partner. The court emphasized that raising awareness, rather than just enforcing punitive laws, is key to preventing child marriages.
8. Gold Prices Hit Record High at ₹77,000 per 10 Grams
The price of 10 grams of gold has increased by ₹600 to reach an all-time high of ₹77,410. Silver has also surged, reaching ₹92,283 per kilogram. Analysts expect gold prices to hit ₹78,000 by the end of the year, while silver could touch ₹1,00,000 per kilogram.
Some important headlines…
- National: Omar Cabinet approves the proposal for Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Minister Omar to meet PM Modi in two days to submit the draft
- National: Despite restrictions, Shinde’s son entered Mahakal temple’s inner sanctum: He was accompanied by his wife and two others, stayed for 6 minutes
- National: ED raid at MUDA office: Commissioner and Special Land Acquisition Office searched; Minister says it wasn’t a raid, but documents were requested
- Rajasthan: RSS workers attacked with knives in Jaipur, VIDEO: Dispute during temple vigil leaves 10 injured; locals blocked the highway in protest
- Jharkhand: BJP to contest 68 seats, AJSU 10, and JDU 2 in elections: Chirag Paswan’s party gets one seat; NDA announces seat-sharing deal
- National: Blow to Ram Rahim in the Bargadi sacrilege case: Supreme Court lifts the stay on the trial, seeks a reply within 4 weeks
- National: Madras High Court says Governor is bound to follow Cabinet decisions: Cannot change them; Tamil Nadu Governor had blocked Stalin government’s decision
- International: PM Modi to visit Russia for BRICS summit: Possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the October 22-23 event
- International: Students protest in Pakistan over a rape case at a college: Schools and colleges shut down; 380 people, including a guard, arrested
- Business: Ashneer Grover withdraws petition against BharatPe: He had demanded reinstatement as MD, dispute ongoing since 2022
- Sports: Kohli dismissed on the last ball of the day: 136-run partnership with Sarfaraz; India 231/3 in the second innings, trailing New Zealand by 125 runs
Police stood guard overnight to protect 1800 KG of tomatoes
Late Thursday night, a truck overturned on the highway in Jhansi. The police surrounded the area and guarded it all night to prevent the tomatoes from being looted. Locals had attempted to steal them but retreated when they saw the police. Tomatoes are currently being sold for ₹80-₹120 per kilo in the market.
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