The IMD has forecast light rain in Delhi-NCR and showers across parts of North India on October 16, with heavy rainfall warnings for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal.

The October 20 rally is also expected to serve as a platform for Shinde to give party workers a more structured role in relief efforts

In an exclusive interview with CNN-News18, BJP General Secretary and former Union Minister Smriti Irani weighs in on the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, Rahul Gandhi’s allegations over electoral integrity and the Congress-led protests.“Those who insult the intelligence of the Indian voter, those who call for regime change through violence will definitely meet with justice in our country,” Irani says, delivering a sharp message amid the political confrontation.The BJP has defended the Election Commission and the voter-list revision exercise, while the Congress and other opposition parties have raised concerns over alleged irregularities and voter deletions. The dispute has intensified the debate over electoral transparency, democratic accountability and public trust in India’s institutions.What is behind the SIR controversy? How does Smriti Irani respond to Rahul Gandhi and the opposition’s allegations? And where does the debate over electoral integrity go from here?Watch the full exclusive for Smriti Irani’s views on SIR, Rahul Gandhi, Congress protests and the political battle over India’s electoral process.Subscribe to News18 for breaking political news, exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis. n18oc_indian18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_politicsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

The Karnataka High Court questioned banks for claiming shares of Vijay Mallya after recovering assets worth over twice the Kingfisher Airlines loan, granting relief to Diageo