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- Nagaland’s Trust‑Based ‘Honesty Shops’ Operate Without Staff or Cameras
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Nagaland Tourism Minister Temjen Imna Along highlighted the state’s unique ‘Honesty Shops’, roadside stalls that operate without a shopkeeper or CCTV.…
- India Secures ₹53,866 Crore Deal for Eight New Corvettes to Boost Navy Capabilities
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India signs ₹53,866‑crore contracts to build eight next‑generation corvettes, with GRSE making five and GSL three, boosting naval security and shipbuilding.
- 32-Year-Old Railway Officer Found Dead in Agra Office, Family Blames Harassment
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32‑year‑old railway officer Abhishek Singh Kushwaha found dead in Agra office. Wife alleges harassment; police investigate.
- Tej Pratap Yadav Urges More Security After Reality Show Appearance
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Janshakti Janta Dal chief Tej Pratap Yadav calls for increased security after a reality show appearance, citing crowds and safety concerns.
- Speeding Vehicle Causes Three‑Car Crash at Gurugram Underpass; FIR Filed
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High‑speed driver caused a three‑car collision at Gurugram’s Golf Course Road underpass on Oct 31; FIR filed at Sushant Lok police station.
- Karnataka CM Orders Milk Federation to Cut Curd Prices Amid Public Outcry
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Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has instructed officials of the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) to lower the price of curd following criticism from…
- 15‑Year‑Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleged Pressure from Instagram Friend
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A 15‑year‑old student in Ludhiana died by suicide after alleged pressure from an Instagram friend. Police investigate abetment of suicide.
- Paul Lyngdoh Rejoins Cabinet as NPP Minister After UDP Collapse
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Former UDP MLA Paul Lyngdoh, now with the NPP, has been sworn in as Meghalaya’s tourism minister by Governor Vijayashankar, following the UDP’s collapse.
- Mumbai Airport to Close Both Runways for Six Hours on Nov. 19 for Annual Maintenance
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CSMIA will suspend flight operations from 11 AM to 5 PM on Nov 19, 2026, as both runways undergo annual maintenance, including inspections and repairs.
- Manipur’s Kangpokpi District Extends Shutdown After Two Kuki Bodies Found
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CoTU extends Kangpokpi shutdown 48 hrs after bodies of two Kuki residents recovered, demanding justice and police action.
- Six Arrested in Assam for Alleged Fraud Ring Tied to Pakistan Operatives
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Six men arrested by Assam STF for a Pakistan-linked fraud ring using mule accounts and defrauding victims of crores.
- India Confirms 75% Duty on Bulk Scotch Whisky Imports Amid Dispute
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India will honor 75% duty on bulk Scotch whisky under CETA, resolving dispute that affected major brands and boosting exports.
- Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorated After Evening Crop Fires in Punjab and Haryana
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Delhi's AQI spiked to 324 on Monday after evening crop fires in Punjab and Haryana, with satellite data showing most fires lit after NASA's 1:30 pm pass.
- India’s Foreign Secretary Meets UAE Leaders to Strengthen Economic and Strategic Ties
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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited the UAE on Nov 1‑2 to deepen economic ties, discuss cultural cooperation, and explore new collaboration areas.
- Supreme Court Questions Effectiveness of Firecracker Ban Amid Lack of Data
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Supreme Court finds insufficient data to prove 2024 Delhi‑NCR firecracker ban cut pollution; AQI unchanged, states failed to submit evidence.
- India to Receive Fifth S‑400 Air‑Defence System Early 2027
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India is expected to receive the final S‑400 air‑defence system it contracted in 2018, with delivery slated for January–February 2027. The system…
- Carp Production in Meghalaya Surges to 4 Tonnes per Hectare Under ICAR’s Aqua Village Initiative
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ICAR's Aqua Village model boosts carp production in Meghalaya from 1.5 to 4 tonnes per hectare, enhancing livelihoods and sustainable rural development.
- Pawar Admitted to Pune Hospital After Chest Pain and Cough
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85‑year‑old NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune after pleuritic chest pain and cough. Health parameters stable.
- Mumbai Mayor Criticizes Dia Mirza Over Pollution‑Free Diwali Video Removal
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Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde defended BMC's removal of Dia Mirza's anti-firecracker video, citing political opposition and calls for BJP approval.
- Delhi Schools to Adopt Winter Pollution‑Control Measures from October 2026
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The Delhi government has ordered all recognised schools—government, government‑aided and private unaided—to implement pollution‑control steps during the…
- Delhi Air Quality Index Hits 312, Classified as Very Poor
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Delhi's morning AQI reached 312, entering the very poor range (301‑400). No rainfall, temperatures above normal, and health warnings issued.
- Pune ACB Files Disproportionate Assets Case Against Retired Maharashtra Agriculture Official and Wife
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The Pune unit of the Anti‑Corruption Bureau (ACB) has booked retired deputy director of the Maharashtra agriculture department, Kiran Shamrao Jadhav, and…
- Odisha Weaver Spends 30 Days on Each Patta Saree, Trains 200 Women to Earn Rs 10,000 Monthly
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Prafulla Kumar Sahoo, 59, from Dodunda Singipur village in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district, spends about 30 days to weave a single‑count Patta saree…
- Supreme Court Permits Green Firecracker Use in Delhi on Nov. 7‑8, Reinstates Ban on Nov. 9
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The Supreme Court has allowed the sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in the Delhi‑NCR region between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and again from 8…
- Resident Claims M3M Builders Deactivated Lift Button and Blocked Deliveries at Trump Towers
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Varun Suhag of Trump Towers Gurugram says lift button was deactivated, deliveries blocked, and he faces 'house arrest' by M3M Builders.
- Supreme Court Dismisses Urgent Plea Over Alleged 700% Airfare Surge
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The Supreme Court dismissed an urgent plea alleging a 700% rise in airfares, told the petitioner not to fly, and is reviewing new aviation rules under the…
- Gang Tampered with Signals, Stole ₹2 Lakh in Gold from Women Passengers on Maharashtra Train
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Eight to ten men tampered with signals to halt the Mumbai‑Kolhapur Express, stole gold ornaments from three women passengers, and fled.
- November 2026 School Holidays: Diwali Breaks Vary Across States
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November 2026 school holidays include Diwali on Nov 8, Govardhan Puja on Nov 9, Bhai Dooj on Nov 11, and state‑specific breaks such as Maharashtra’s 13‑day…
- Judge in Kerala Booked for Attempting to Destroy Evidence After Son’s Fatal Accident
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Kerala judge booked for attempting to destroy evidence after his 17‑year‑old son crashed a Mercedes‑Benz into a scooter, killing a rider.
- Kerala Excise Minister to Probe Rapid Bar Licence Grants
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Kerala's Excise Minister M Liju will investigate rapid bar licence grants, citing loopholes from previous LDF rules and pending court rulings.