India News Highlights, 29 October 2026: Priyanka Gandhi inspects Ramlila Maidan ahead of Nov 1 INDIA bloc rally
This news roundup covers various events in India, including Priyanka Gandhi's rally preparations, a concert-related metro extension in Delhi, and a crackdown on child marriage in Assam. Additionally, it notes a hike in milk prices in Karnataka.
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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra arrived at Ramlila Maidan on Thursday to inspect preparations for the INDIA bloc’s mega rally against alleged electoral irregularities and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, scheduled for November 1. The Opposition bloc has announced a joint action plan that includes protests across the country, a march by Opposition MPs to the Election Commission headquarters and the mega rally in Delhi. If you are just joining us, this is The Indian Express Realtime breaking news blog – where we bring you the latest news updates of the day in real time. Scan the top headlines of the day here, or keep scrolling to see the latest updates stream in.
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