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Petrol, diesel prices continue to surge across country ahead of Diwali; check rates in your city here

After 2 days of relaxation, petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday surged across the country ahead of Diwali. As per a price notification by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), petrol price has been increased by 31 to 35 paise per litre.

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After 2 days of relaxation, petrol and diesel prices on Wednesday surged across the country ahead of Diwali. As per a price notification by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), petrol price has been increased by 31 to 35 paise per litre and diesel price has been hiked by 33 to 37 paise per litre.

The fuel prices remained stable on October 18 and 19 and hiked for five consecutive days from October 20 to 24. After a two-day pause on October 25 and 26, the fuel prices hiked again on October 27.

Petrol, diesel prices continue to surge across country

In the national capital, Delhi, petrol rates rose to Rs 107.94 on Wednesday, as per the data available with the Indian Oil Corporation. The diesel is priced at Rs 96.67 per litre in the capital. In Mumbai, petrol price surged to Rs 104.75 per litre and diesel price went up by 37 paise.

In the southern metropolitan city, Chennai, petrol and diesel were retailed at Rs 104.83 per litre and Rs 100.92 per litre, respectively. Kolkata witnessed the fuel surge too. Petrol hike in the city is of 34 paise and it is being sold at Rs 108.45 per litre. Diesel price also increased by 35 paise and it was being sold at Rs 99.78 per litre.

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Check petrol, diesel rates in your city here

Delhi

Petrol – Rs 107.94 per litre

Diesel – Rs 96.67 per litre

Mumbai

Petrol – Rs 113.80 per litre

Diesel – Rs 104.75 per litre

Kolkata

Petrol – Rs 108.46 per litre

Diesel – Rs 99.78 per litre

Chennai

Petrol – Rs 104.52 per litre

Diesel – Rs 100.92 per litre

Hyderabad

Petrol – Rs 112.27 per litre

Diesel – Rs 105.46 per litre

Guwahati

Petrol – Rs 103.94 per litre

Diesel – Rs 96.50 per litre

Bengaluru

Petrol – Rs 111.70 per litre

Diesel – Rs 102.60 per litre

Thiruvananthapuram

Petrol – Rs 110.19 per litre

Diesel – Rs 103.88 per litre

Bhopal

Petrol – Rs 116.62 per litre

Diesel – Rs 106.01 per litre

Lucknow

Petrol – Rs 104.88 per litre

Diesel – Rs 97.13 per litre

Gandhinagar

Petrol – Rs 104.80 per litre

Diesel – Rs 104.41 per litre

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LPU students protest over reported rape allegation, police call it rumour

Students at Lovely Professional University protested over a reported rape allegation involving a worker, with police describing the claim as a rumour.

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Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab staged a protest after an allegation involving the reported rape of a student by a worker at the university surfaced.

The protest led to disruption around the university, with students taking to the streets and blocking the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway, according to the report.

The allegation triggered anger among students, who demanded action over the reported incident.

Police describe rape claim as rumour

Police, however, described the rape claim as a rumour, indicating that the allegation had not been established as a confirmed incident.

The distinction is important because the reported sexual assault allegation should not be treated as a confirmed rape unless investigators or other authoritative sources establish that fact.

The protests nevertheless continued as students sought clarity and action over the issue.

Protest disrupts traffic

The student demonstration also affected traffic on the Jalandhar-Phagwara National Highway. The protest brought attention to the allegations and the concerns being raised by students at the university.

With police calling the claim a rumour, further verification and investigation would be necessary to establish what actually happened.

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INDIA bloc likely to meet on September 30 over Gyanesh Kumar row

INDIA bloc parties are likely to meet in New Delhi on September 30 amid growing opposition to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

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Opposition parties belonging to the INDIA bloc are set to meet in New Delhi on September 30 to discuss concerns surrounding the Election Commission, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and a proposed removal motion against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The proposed meeting comes amid growing coordination among opposition parties over the functioning of the poll panel and demands for action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The parties are also discussing a possible joint response to the developments.

Why is the INDIA bloc meeting being planned?

The INDIA bloc meeting on September 30 comes amid reports of objections within the Election Commission over certain decisions and orders related to the SIR exercise. 

According to the report, Opposition leaders have been discussing a coordinated response to their concerns over the Election Commission and the electoral-roll revision process. 

The issue is also expected to be discussed at the Congress Working Committee meeting scheduled for September 29, a day before the proposed INDIA bloc meeting.

Gyanesh Kumar removal demand in focus

The demand for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has become a major point of contention between the Opposition and the Election Commission.

The CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML)-Liberation have demanded Kumar’s removal and an immediate halt to the SIR exercise. Congress has also intensified its criticism of the CEC.

Opposition parties are also working on a fresh removal motion against Gyanesh Kumar. The September 30 meeting is expected to finalise the strategy for the motion, including the collection of signatures. According to the report, this would be the Opposition’s third such attempt. 

What is the SIR controversy?

The political dispute is linked to the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, or SIR.

The controversy intensified following a report that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had recorded objections on several occasions concerning decisions and orders related to the SIR process.

The Election Commission has said that differing views and observations are part of normal deliberations in a multi-member constitutional body. The poll panel has also maintained that its orders have legal sanction and follow statutory procedures, while stating that the final decisions on the SIR were taken unanimously. 

TMC and Left parties coordinate over the issue

The developments have also brought the Trinamool Congress and the CPI(M) together on the Election Commission issue, despite their political differences in West Bengal.

CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby proposed an immediate meeting to discuss a joint strategy. According to the report, Mamata Banerjee spoke with M A Baby and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, after which the leaders settled on September 30 for the meeting. 

What could be discussed at the September 30 meeting?

The proposed meeting is expected to focus on:

  • Concerns surrounding the Election Commission
  • The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
  • Opposition demands concerning CEC Gyanesh Kumar
  • A possible fresh removal notice against the CEC
  • A coordinated response by INDIA bloc parties

The exact agenda and participation will depend on the discussions among the opposition parties before the proposed meeting.

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“Will die but won’t give up”: Sahil Wakode’s parents urge IIT students to continue fight 

Sahil Wakode’s parents have appealed to IIT Bombay students to continue their fight for justice amid the ongoing investigation into their son’s death.

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Sahil Wakode

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode have appealed to students to continue raising their voices and fighting for justice following their son’s death.

Sahil Wakode, a second-year student at IIT Bombay, died in his hostel room on September 18. His death has led to student protests and an ongoing investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch.

What Sahil Wakode’s parents have alleged

Sahil’s parents have alleged that their son faced caste-based discrimination and harassment at IIT Bombay before his death. They have sought action against those they hold responsible and have demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

The family has also called for a CBI inquiry and has sought the arrest of officials named in the case. These remain allegations and are part of the ongoing investigation.

The Mumbai Crime Branch took over the probe after an FIR was registered following the complaint by Sahil’s parents.

IIT Bombay’s position

IIT Bombay has said that Sahil was allegedly caught using a mobile phone during a mid-semester examination and had uploaded the question paper to ChatGPT to seek answers.

The institute has maintained that no disciplinary action had been initiated against him. It said the matter had been discussed with him by the instructor and the Head of the Department, who counselled him and assured him that the incident would not adversely affect his academic career.

The circumstances surrounding Sahil’s death are being investigated by the appropriate authorities.

Investigation continues

The case remains under investigation, with the Mumbai Crime Branch examining the circumstances surrounding Sahil’s death and the allegations made by his family.

His parents have continued to demand justice and action against those they believe were responsible, while the investigation is expected to establish the facts surrounding the case.

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