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In a move that has sent ripples across the political landscape of Tamil Nadu, the DMK-led government has sanctioned the prosecution of BJP state president K Annamalai and YouTuber Rajavel Nagarajan. The authorization, ostensibly in line with the Supreme Court's recent stance on hate speech, was catalyzed by a complaint from Piyush Manush—a self-described "eco-warrior" with known pro-DMK leanings.

Malappuram, Kerala - In a recent and unexpected turn of events, Khaled Mashal, the former chief of Hamas, made a virtual appearance at an event in Malappuram, Kerala. The event took place at 4:30 pm on 27 October and was organized by the Solidarity Youth Movement, the youth wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.

In what can be described as a whirlwind of political statements, Rahul Gandhi, a central figure in the Indian political landscape, recently sat down for a 28-minute tête-à-tête with the former Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik. The interaction, laden with political undercurrents, spanned a gamut of pressing national topics, from the contentious Article 370 and the tragic Pulwama incident to the debated Demonetisation policy and an ambiguous term they coined - "Liberal Hinduism."

Guwahati/New Delhi: A recent directive from the Assam government has stipulated new guidelines concerning the marital decisions of its employees. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state has declared that Assam government employees are now required to obtain the government's consent if they wish to enter into a second marriage while their first spouse is still alive. This rule applies regardless of personal religious beliefs or customs that may permit multiple marriages.

In a significant milestone, the Modi government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) – marks its sixth successful year. Launched with the aim of bolstering air connectivity, especially in India's remote and underserved regions, this initiative has since carried an impressive 1.3 crore passengers across 499 routes.

On the crisp morning of October 27th, as dawn broke, the nation was abuzz with whispers of Congress luminary, Rahul Gandhi, making his way back to the homeland from what's been described as a 'clandestine trip' to Uzbekistan. This return, interestingly timed, is right on the cusp of the pivotal Vidhan Sabha elections looming in multiple states, amplifying its significance.