October 25, 2025

The political drama unfolded in Jammu & Kashmir as the National Conference (NC) confidently won three Rajya Sabha seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) clinched one – thanks to some jaw-dropping cross-voting. The BJP secured 32 votes for its candidate, even though it had just 28 legislators in the J&K Assembly! Talk about a clever win! The victorious NC stars were former ministers Choudhary Mohammad Ramzan and Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo, along with party treasurer Gurwinder Singh Oberoi. The BJP’s ace, Sat Sharma, took the fourth Rajya Sabha seat by defeating NC’s Imran Nabi Dar, who managed 22 votes. Meanwhile, a serious probe is set to begin in Leh to uncover the truth behind the violent protests on September 24 that tragically claimed four civilian lives. Heading the judicial commission is Justice B.S. Chauhan, who starts meeting locals from October 25 at Melongthang in Leh. Big celebrations loom as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the grand Rashtriya Ekta Diwas parade near Kevadia, Gujarat on October 31. This event honors the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the country’s first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister. The theme: ‘Unity in Diversity.’ The venue? Ekta Nagar, where the colossal Statue of Unity watches over the landscape! In a heartbreaking accident, a sleeper bus bound for Bengaluru turned into a fiery death trap near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, killing 19 people including women and children. The tragedy struck when the speeding bus collided with a bike, and the State Disaster Response and Fire Services chief blamed overspeeding and driver negligence. Tejashwi Yadav, freshly declared the Opposition’s Chief Ministerial candidate in Bihar, made a passionate appeal for voters to give him a chance. He sharply pointed out that unemployment is Bihar’s "biggest enemy" and reminded people of his record creating 5 lakh jobs during his stint as Deputy Chief Minister. In Assam, the Special Investigation Team expects crucial evidence soon from Singapore regarding the mysterious death of beloved cultural icon Zubeen Garg, who drowned on September 19 hours before a planned performance. The Supreme Court is ready to hear a contempt plea against advocate Rakesh Kishore for throwing a rolled-up paper at the Chief Justice of India, a rare courtroom drama scheduled for October 27. Election fever in Tamil Nadu is rising as the Election Commission prepares for a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, gearing up for the state assembly elections in 2026. On the global stage, India hailed the recent Gaza Peace Agreement as a “landmark” step towards Middle East stability, stressing that a two-state solution remains the key to lasting peace between Israel and Palestine. Back home, political sparks flew in Bihar as Congress reminded everyone of BJP’s roots, pointing out how the Jan Sangh toppled the socialist Karpoori Thakur’s government in 1979 over OBC reservation politics. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged GST officials to depend on technology instead of burdening taxpayers with endless paperwork during a speech in Ghaziabad. Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front feels the heat internally after the government joined the Central PM-SHRI education scheme. The Communist Party of India criticized this as bowing to “RSS-inspired” National Education Policy nationalism. In advertising, the industry mourns the loss of legend Piyush Pandey, creator of famous campaigns for Fevicol and Vodafone, who passed away at 70. Finally, US President Donald Trump shook up trade ties by ending all talks with Canada over an ad opposing US tariffs, calling it “egregious behavior” trying to sway court decisions. From fiery political battles to tragic disasters and global peace moves, this week has it all – stay tuned for more masaledar updates!

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Tags: National conference, Rajya sabha, Leh violence inquiry, Sardar patel anniversary, Kurnool bus fire, Tejashwi yadav, Zubeen garg, Gaza peace deal,