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Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttar Pradesh if BJP returns to power in the 2027 Assembly elections. He noted that several states, including Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Uttarakhand, have implemented the UCC. The UCC brings a common set of laws governing matters such as marriage, divorce, inheritance and adoption together.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's mother, Kashi Bai, passed away at the age of around 76 on Friday. Sharing the news, Chouhan wrote, "The departure of a mother leaves behind a void in life that no one can fill." She had been suffering from a respiratory illness and was on ventilator support at AIIMS Bhopal for a week.

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee accused West Bengal police personnel of political bias under the ruling BJP government, warning them that "No one will shield you when the government changes." Referring to CM Suvendu Adhikari, he urged the leadership to uphold "rajdharma." Banerjee also accused police of failing to arrest key accused in the Kolkata pandal stampede which claimed 19 lives.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, DMK chief MK Stalin, AIADMK's Palaniswami, and other leaders paid floral tributes on Thevar Jayanthi, marking Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar's 119th birth anniversary and 64th Guru Pooja. Over 18,000 police were deployed across four southern districts. Tension briefly erupted at Goripalayam when TVK cadres clashed with police near the memorial.

PM Narendra Modi began a two-day Gujarat visit on Friday, releasing the 24th PM-KISAN instalment of ₹19,000 crore for farmers. He will inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 in Ekta Nagar, Kevadia, dedicate ₹14,000 crore projects in Banaskantha, flag off two trains, and attend National Unity Day celebrations on October 31.

Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested Rahul Sharma (alias 'Pachpach') and Gautam (alias 'Bouncer') near Rani Khera bus depot, foiling a planned attack on rival gang member Amit Maan. The duo was travelling from Rohtak to Delhi. Rahul faces nine criminal cases and Gautam faces 14. One car and two mobile phones were seized.

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari took a dip in the Yamuna in Delhi and said that the river has become significantly clean under the BJP-led government in the national capital. He stated that the presence of migratory birds indicates improvement in the river. "There might be crocodiles in the water here but crocodiles come only in clean water," he added.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the BJP State Working Committee meeting in Lucknow on Friday. Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence that Shah's guidance would help BJP form government for a third consecutive term in 2027. Senior leaders, district heads, and office-bearers attended to discuss organisational strategy for upcoming assembly elections.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the 'A' and 'F' blocks of the Agartala Lighthouse Project at the Akhaura border on October 29. A total of 278 houses are now ready for beneficiaries. The project aims to build 1,000 affordable homes for economically weaker families using light gauge steel frame technology.

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico attempted to make masala dosa during a campaign stop in Irving. The 37-year-old prepared the South Indian dish with a chef's guidance before flipping it onto a plate. Restaurant staff cheered his attempt. Talarico will face Ken Paxton in November 3 midterm elections. An X user wrote, "I love this guy!", while another commented, "Happy to see this".