The big news: Nirmala Sitharaman says UPA had dropped HAL from Rafale deal, and 9 other top stories
Other headlines: Goa Congress leaders will meet governor to stake claim to form government, and the rupee closed at record low of 72.97 against the dollar.
A look at the headlines right now:
- Navjot Sidhu hugging Pakistan Army chief demoralised Indians, says Nirmala Sitharaman: The defence minister said questions against the Rafale deal should be directed to the UPA as the pact remained stalled when it was in power.
- Goa Congress MLAs to meet Governor Mridula Sinha to stake claim to form government: The party has been demanding the dismissal of the BJP-led government in the state while Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar undergoes treatment in Delhi.
- Rupee closes at record low of 72.97 against dollar: The BSE Sensex closed 294.84 points down at 37,290.67, while the Nifty 50 ended 98.85 points lower at 11,278.90.
- Rape accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal moves Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail: In his petition, he claimed the allegations of rape are false and that the complainant is acting on ‘personal vengeance’ against him.
- Enforcement Directorate registers money laundering case against Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar: The case was registered on the basis of a chargesheet filed by the Income Tax Department earlier this year.
- Rahul Gandhi says Narendra Modi’s silence on Rewari rape unacceptable: The Congress president accused the government of leaving women unprotected and afraid while allowing rapists to walk free.
- The Marvelous Mrs Maisel sweeps the Emmy awards with five wins: FX’s The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story followed with three awards; HBO’s Game of Thrones won two awards.
- Price of petrol touches Rs 89.54 in Mumbai as fuel rates continue to surge: A litre of diesel cost Rs 73.87 in Delhi and Rs 78.42 in Mumbai.
- Court summons Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, 11 MLAs in Delhi chief secretary assault case: The court directed them to appear before it on October 25.
- Odisha Police seize helicopter of former BJD MP Jay Panda for allegedly flying over Chilika lake: The former parliamentarian described the first information report against him as a ‘brazen attempt’ to stop him from moving around.
