Storm and Rain Continue in 14 States Temperatures Drop

------- Save Vote Save Nation: Opposition Holds Mock Parliament in Delhi The Congress party and INDIA bloc leaders will organise a mock Parliament in Delhi today. Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar will preside over the session. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge will present a motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Rahul Gandhi will deliver the closing speech before the motion is put to a vote. The event is being organised ahead of the oppositions Save Vote Save Nation rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1. Opposition leaders are protesting against the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists and the functioning of the Election Commission. ----- Election Commission Extends SIR Deadline in Six States The Election Commission has revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of voter lists in six states. Delhi and Maharashtra have been given extra time for voters to add or correct their names and file objections. The deadline for resolving notices has also been extended in Andhra Pradesh Haryana Telangana and Nagaland. The final voter lists will be published on November 30 in five states while Delhis final list will be released on December 22. The decision follows the Supreme Courts observations on October 28 asking why the process was being rushed when no elections are scheduled immediately. ------- PM Modi Holds Roadshow in Gujarat Announces Major Projects Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat. On Friday he held a roadshow in Banaskantha and visited an IVF laboratory and the Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre. He also interacted with women involved in dairy and cooperative activities. The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over 14000 crore rupees. He will also release 19000 crore rupees as the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme and flag off two new train services. On Saturday he will attend the National Unity Day celebrations in Ekta Nagar. ------- Glacial Lake Bursts in Bhutan Flood Alert in Bengal and Assam A glacial lake burst in Bhutan late Thursday night causing major damage. The powerful flow of water washed away the famous Gasa Tshachu hot spring and damaged parts of the Punakha-Gasa highway forcing authorities to stop traffic. There are no reports of deaths so far. The rising water level of the Sankosh River has raised flood concerns in Assam and West Bengal. Authorities have issued alerts in both states. In West Bengals Alipurduar district more than 10000 people have been moved to safer places and relief camps. Disaster response teams have also been deployed. ------- Israel Opposition Leader Holds Talks to Form Government Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot has started efforts to form a new government following the elections. He has held meetings with three opposition leaders including Yair Golan Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid. The meetings focused on possible cooperation to form a government. Eisenkot also criticised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of discrediting the election process. Political discussions are continuing as opposition leaders explore ways to come together and challenge Netanyahus government. ------ US Boosts Military Presence in West Asia Iran Attack Plans Reported More than 10 US military cargo planes have landed at airbases in southern Israel over the past week. Meanwhile US President Donald Trump met West Asia military commander Admiral Brad Cooper at the White House. According to media reports Cooper briefed Trump on possible military strike options against Iran. The US is also increasing its military presence in Saudi Arabia Qatar Kuwait and Jordan. Reports suggest that the US and Israel are considering limited military strikes on Iranian energy nuclear and missile facilities after the November 3 US midterm elections. However no final decision has been announced. ------- Early Voting Begins in US Midterm Elections Early voting is underway in the United States ahead of the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. Around 40 million people have already cast their votes. According to reports the Republican Party is trailing in early voting figures. Meanwhile former President Donald Trump has asked for voter lists from 30 states. The move has drawn attention as election preparations continue across the country. Early voting is an important part of the US election process allowing voters to cast their ballots before Election Day. ------ Sensex Rises 50 Points Nifty Gains 20 Points The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on October 30. The Sensex gained 50 points to trade at 74212. Meanwhile the Nifty also rose by 20 points and was trading at 22950. Both key market indices showed modest gains during the trading session. Investors are closely watching market trends and other economic developments. The latest movement reflects a positive trend in early trading. However market conditions may change during the day. ------ Prasidh Krishna Ruled Out of New Zealand ODI Series Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand due to a lack of fitness. He has not yet recovered fully and will miss the series. Meanwhile fast bowler Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy are set to join the India A team. The development comes as India prepares for its upcoming cricket assignments. The team management is monitoring players fitness and availability ahead of the series. ------ Storm and Rain Continue in 14 States Temperatures Drop Cyclone Arnab has weakened into a low-pressure area but strong winds and rainfall continue in several states including Madhya Pradesh Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The India Meteorological Department has issued red and orange alerts for 14 states for the next two days. Strong winds and rainfall have brought down daytime temperatures bringing cooler weather. Authorities have advised people to remain alert and take precautions as bad weather is expected to continue in several parts of the country. --