India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN Security Council, calling its Kashmir claims a “delusional tirade.” New Delhi highlighted Pakistan’s 1971 genocide and mass rape campaign in East Pakistan. India urged Pakistan to address its own internal issues, including its economy and human rights record, rather than making baseless accusations.

Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj will contest Bihar’s assembly elections, with a “full of surprises” candidate list due October 9. Kishor himself will be on the ballot, aiming to capture a significant portion of voters disillusioned with the major alliances. He predicts this election marks Nitish Kumar’s final term as Chief Minister.

The BJP has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating the attack, calling it an attempt to obstruct relief work and intimidate opposition leaders.