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Prohibitory orders under IPC section 144 have been imposed in Ragi Gudda area of Karnataka's Shivamogga following communal tensions on Sunday. The clashes broke out after a group of people started pelting stones at a religious procession. In response, some youths hurled stones at nearby houses and vehicles. At least four people were injured in the incident. The police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the mob. They said that some people have been taken into custody.

The Delhi Police arrested a suspected terrorist, Shahnawaz alias Shafi Uzzama, who is said to be on NIA's 'most wanted' list. NIA had placed a reward of ₹3 lakh for information on him. According to ANI, Shahnawaz was wanted in an ISIS-linked case in Pune. An engineer by profession, Shahnawaz is a resident of Delhi. He was recently caught by Pune Police on in July when he was trying to steal a motorcycle. However, he escaped from police custody while being taken to his hideout for further questioning. Two of his associates were later caught. Also watch: NIA prepares to take action against 19 fugitive Khalistani terrorists based in other nations

The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey on October 2. The results revealed that people belonging to extremely backward castes and other backward castes constitute a whopping 63% of the state’s total population. EBCs comprise 36.01% of the population, while the OBCs account for 27.12%. Of the OBC, Yadavs constitute 14.26% and Kushwaha and Kurmi form 4.27% and 2.87% of the population surveyed. The population of the general category stands at 15.52%. The survey further showed that Scheduled caste comprises 19.65%, while Scheduled Tribe makes up for 1.68% of the population. According to the data released by Development Commissioner Vivek Singh, the state’s total population stood at a little over 13.07 crore. Also watch: Lalu hails Bihar HC verdict on caste survey, says must appreciate Nitish

Three sisters, aged four, seven and nine, were found dead in an iron trunk in their house in Jalandhar on October 2. Their parents had filed a missing complaint for them after which police started a search. According to Hindustan Times, Jalandhar (rural) superintendent of police Manpreet Singh said the matter is under investigation and neighbours of the family are being questioned. “The three sisters seem to have hidden themselves in the trunk while playing. The angular locks of the trunk got locked immediately and they died of suffocation,” he said. “The bodies have been sent for post-mortem. There were no injury marks on the bodies. We are working on all angles before ruling out foul play,” he said. Also watch: 5, including 4 kids, injured after helium balloon bursts at birthday party

Six persons, including five of a family, were killed on Monday in violence arising out of bad blood in Fatehpur village of Rudrapur area in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria, police said. The incident took place in the Lehda Tola area in the morning, they said. Former district panchayat member Prem Yadav was attacked with sharp edged weapons and killed by his rival Satyaprakash Dubey and his family, Special DG Prashant Kumar said. In retaliation, Yadav's supporters from Abhaipur attacked Dubey's house and killed Dubey and five of his family, he said. The violence erupted out of a land dispute the two families were locked in. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the killings, Kumar said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Commissioner of Police and the Inspector General to take strict action against the guilty. He also condoled with the bereaved members of the two families and directed officials to ensure the best treatment to the injured. Also watch: Argument over goat grazing turns violent in Madhya Pradesh, 5 killed

The central government has accepted Manipur’s request to provide ₹38.06 crore compensation to farmers affected by the ethnic clashes in the state. According to officials, farmers have been unable to cultivate at least 5,127 hectares of the state’s 1.95 lakh hectares of agricultural land. Bishnupur has been among the worst-hit districts. State’s agriculture commissioner RK Dinesh said their priority is to speed up the process of releasing the money to the farmers by November. More than 170 people have died in the clashes and over 50,000 have been displaced. The state has witnessed prolonged curfews and internet shutdowns. Also watch: Foreign conspiracy behind ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur: NIA

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee reached Delhi on Sunday ahead of the party’s planned protest against denial of MGNREGA and housing scheme funds to Bengal government in the national capital. Forty-nine busloads of TMC supporters are slated to reach Delhi on Monday. The TMC will hold a peaceful sit-in by its MPs and state ministers at Rajghat on October 2, and a peaceful rally of the MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme) job card holders the next day, party officials said. Both the programmes will be live streamed. The buses were mobilised by the regional party after the Indian Railways refused to rent out special trains to take the workers to Delhi pleading unavailability of rakes. The TMC claimed the denial of trains as well as cancellations of a flight to Delhi were part of an attempt by the ruling BJP party to scuttle its demonstration. Speaking to reporters at the NSCBI Airport here before flying to New Delhi, Banerjee said, "The agitation will continue till the rightful dues of the people of Bengal are released by the Centre".

The CBI arrested four persons and detained two minors in connection with the murder of two Meitei students in Manipur. According to NDTV, the suspects were captured from Churachandpur district, about 51 km from Imphal. This comes days after pictures of the victims' bodies went viral on social media. The couple, a 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old youth, had gone missing in July in the violence-hit state. In one of the photos, the two were seen sitting next to each other, with armed men in the background. In another photo, their bodies were seen lying on the ground. After the images sparked an outrage, the Manipur government released a statement saying that the case has already been handed over to the CBI. Also watch: Manipur violence: pictures showing bodies of 2 missing students surface, spark outrage

The Congress on Gandhi Jayanti on Monday vowed to "expose" the "total hypocrisy" of those who appropriate Gandhian symbols and project his legacy to the world, "but are simply unable and unwilling to uphold the values he championed." The opposition party also resolved to work towards the victory of "truth over lies", and ensure that the politics of compassion prevails over the "politics of hate, vengeance and prejudice." The Congress paid rich tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge hailing him as not just an individual, but an ideology and the moral compass of the country. Congress chief Kharge paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial at Rajghat here. In a post on X, he said, "Mahatma Gandhi ji is not just an individual, he is an idea, an ideology and the moral compass of our great nation." "His ideals of truth, non-violence, freedom, equality and coexistence have eternal value. We bow in reverence to Bapu's ideals on his Jayanti," Kharge said. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said that this Gandhi Jayanti, "let us stand with those Gandhian organisations in different parts of the country, especially Varanasi, Ahmedabad and New Delhi which are under siege and assault by the forces who not only fought the Mahatma all his life but played a key role in creating a climate that led to his assassination." "Let us pledge to fight those elements who glorify the ideas and actions of Godse," he said. "This Gandhi Jayanti, let us expose the total and complete hypocrisy of those who appropriate Gandhian symbols — his spectacles, charkha and walking stick — and project his legacy to the world, but are simply unable and unwilling to uphold all the values he championed and ultimately laid down his life for," Ramesh said. He also urged people to recall that the Mahatma practised complete transparency and openness, and had no vengeful feelings for his opponents. Gandhi shunned bigotry, prejudice and hatred, and never misused religion to inflame people's passions, Ramesh said. Vengeance and showmanship was alien to his character, he added. "This Gandhi Jayanti, let us all resolve to work towards the victory of truth over lies, and ensure that the politics of compassion prevails over the politics of hate, vengeance and prejudice," he said. In a post on X, the Congress said, "On Gandhi Jayanti, we pay a billion tributes to the Mahatma, whose life-long dedication to the cause of freedom won India her Independence." "Let us pledge that his values of peace, unity and non-violence — the bedrock of our nation — continue to act as our guiding light," the party said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary and said his timeless teachings "continue to illuminate our path." The nation remembered Bapu and former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, revered freedom fighters and stalwarts of India, both of whom were born on October 2. Modi on Monday also paid floral tributes to Shastri at Vijay Ghat memorial early in the morning. Today marks the 154th birth anniversary of Gandhi, hailed as the Father of the Nation, who led India to freedom through the path of non-violence, and continues to be a globally revered figure. An interfaith prayer service was held at Rajghat where Gandhi's favourite devotional songs were also played. "I bow to Mahatma Gandhi on the special occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. His timeless teachings continue to illuminate our path. Mahatma Gandhi's impact is global, motivating the entire humankind to further the spirit of unity and compassion. "May we always work towards fulfilling his dreams. May his thoughts enable every youngster be (sic) the agent of change he dreamt of, fostering unity and harmony all over," Modi posted on X on Monday. Several Union ministers and bureaucrats were present on the occasion at Rajghat, situated on the banks of Yamuna. Modi also hailed Shastri on X, saying his iconic call for 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' resonates even today. "His unwavering commitment to India's progress and his leadership during challenging times remain exemplary. May we always work to realise his vision for a strong India," he posted.