3 Things The Catch Up: Russian oil dispatches to India drop sharply (4 Nov)
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Nov 4, 2025 Today’s highlights include Bihar's election campaign, where most activities have been peaceful, except for a dramatic clash in Mokama. The rationale behind political candidates with criminal records is also discussed. In legal news, the Allahabad High Court has quashed an unlawful conversion FIR. Additionally, sharp declines in rankings for notable Indian institutes raise eyebrows. Lastly, reports indicate a significant drop in Russian oil exports to India due to US sanctions, shaking up the energy landscape.
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Contested Candidate In Mokama
- Bihar's first-phase campaigning has been largely peaceful with one violent incident in Mokama.
- JDU fielded Anand Singh despite 50+ cases and described him as a four-time MLA and philanthropist.
Uniform Justifications For Controversial Picks
- Parties justify fielding candidates with criminal cases by citing experience or philanthropy.
- Jan Suraj repeated the same rationale for all 34 of its candidates with cases.
Court Calls Out Overzealous Enforcement
- The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR under UP's anti-conversion law, criticizing officials for scrambling for brownie points.
- The petitioner had been jailed over a month on allegations of orchestrating a conversion and running a gang.