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A Bangladesh court has issued an arrest warrant for exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, requiring her presence in court by November 18. The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal accused Hasina of leading acts of violence and crimes against humanity during her tenure, particularly from July to August this year.

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Nayab Singh Saini has been sworn in as Haryana's Chief Minister for the second consecutive time in Panchkula, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other prominent leaders in attendance. 

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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that all government residential schools and Raichur University will be renamed after Maharishi Valmiki in honour of Valmiki Jayanti 2024.

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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor to become the 51st Chief Justice of India, pending government approval, as he prepares to retire on November 10.

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Internet services in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, were restored after a five-day suspension following violent clashes during a Durga idol immersion procession, with police urging the public to avoid spreading rumors as normalcy returns to the area.

New Delhi, October 17: Nayab Singh Saini is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana today. Saini, who was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature group on Wednesday, will head the new government. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to induct 10 MLAs into the Council of Ministers alongside Saini, leaving three slots vacant. Key MLAs likely to be included are Krishan Lal Panwar (Scheduled Caste), Ranbir Gangwa (Backward Class A), Rao Narbir Singh (Backward Class B), and Mahipal Dhanda (Jat).

Following Saini’s swearing-in ceremony, Chandigarh will host a historic National Democratic Alliance (NDA) conclave. This half-day event will bring together Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. BJP President JP Nadda, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah will also be present, alongside Chief Ministers and Deputy CMs from states including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Meghalaya. Nayab Singh Saini Elected Haryana BJP Legislature Party Leader, To Take Oath As CM on October 17 (Watch Video).

The conclave, featuring 13 BJP Chief Ministers and 16 Deputy CMs, aims to address critical national development issues, with key discussions led by Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio. The event marks a notable moment for the NDA, demonstrating a united front and a strong focus on governance and development across the country. PM Narendra Modi Becomes First Person To Be Enrolled As ‘Active Member’ of BJP, Launched Party’s Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan.

In another significant development, Prime Minister Modi launched the BJP’s ‘Sakriya Sadasyata Abhiyan’ (Active Membership Campaign) in New Delhi on Wednesday. Modi became the first active member of the BJP under the new initiative, which aims to enrol at least 50 members in each booth or assembly seat.