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- Former Indian Army Lance Naik Arrested in Bengal on ISI Espionage Charges
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A former Indian Army Lance Naik from Rasulpur village in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district was arrested on Friday in Alipurduar district, north Bengal, on…
- Chainsaw Attack on 15‑Year‑Old Schoolgirl in Andhra Pradesh Leaves Two Students Injured
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Chainsaw attack injures 15‑year‑old student at Andhra school; another student wounded.
- CJI Surya Kant Honors Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon, Awards Attorney General
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Chief Justice Surya Kant presents the second Memorial ‘Tribute of Honour’ Award to Attorney General R. Venkataramani, honoring Prof. N.R. Madhava Menon’s…
- Goa Police and Tourism Department Enhance Safety Measures Ahead of Diwali and Winter Tourism
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Goa police and tourism department enhance safety measures for Diwali and winter tourists, focusing on CCTV, fire safety, and fraud prevention.
- Delhi Court Reissues Bailable Warrants for YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 Defamation Case
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A Delhi court on Saturday issued fresh bailable warrants against YouTuber and social media influencer Dhruv Rathee in an eight‑year‑old criminal…
- Indian Railways Launches Second Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Between Varanasi and Delhi
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Indian Railways launches a 16‑coach Vande Bharat sleeper train linking Varanasi (Kashi) to New Delhi via Prayagraj and Kanpur, carrying 823 passengers.
- Sharmila Moves Daughter’s Wedding to New Venue After Jagan’s Objection
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Y S Sharmila changes her daughter Y S Anjili Reddy’s wedding venue after brother Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy objects over security concerns at the Yelahanka property.
- Bengaluru Family Spends Up to ₹80,000 Monthly on Home‑Cooked Meals, Sparks Online Debate
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A Bengaluru resident, Ramsri Goutham Golla, posted that his family of two adults and two young children spends between ₹60,000 and ₹80,000 each month on…
- Retired IPS Officer N Balasubramanyam Dies in New York at 61
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Former IPS officer N Balasubramanyam, 61, died in New York while treating pancreatic cancer. He served as APSRTC Vice‑Chairman and led e‑Pragati reforms.
- Two Banned Militants Arrested in Manipur Kidnapping Case
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Police arrested two members of banned Kangleipak Communist Party in Manipur after a woman was kidnapped from Top Awang Leikai. Firearm, ammo, car seized.
- Thiruvananthapuram Zoo Loses 39‑Year‑Old Rhino Jadu
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The Thiruvananthapuram zoo in Kerala lost its only one‑horned rhino, Jadu, 39, who had been treated for age‑related ailments. He arrived from Guwahati in 1993.
- Delhi’s Repeated Fire Tragedies Highlight Persistent Safety Failures
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Series of Delhi fires, from a Mangolpuri shoe factory to historic tragedies, reveal repeated safety violations, inadequate exits, and enforcement gaps.
- Villagers in Gondia District Seek Removal from Maharashtra’s Drought‑Hit List
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Villagers in Gondia district ask to be removed from Maharashtra’s 304 drought‑hit talukas list, citing water cuts that hurt paddy irrigation.
- 25‑Year‑Old Raghavan Escapes Police Custody Again Before Transfer to Coimbatore Central Prison
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A 25‑year‑old man named Raghavan, who was convicted of theft in Bengaluru a few months ago, escaped from police custody for the second time in Coimbatore…
- Railway Board Orders All Zones to Switch Off Charging Points Overnight for Fire Safety
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The Railway Board has ordered all zones to keep mobile phone and laptop charging sockets off from 11 pm to 5 am after a power bank exploded on a SER train.
- Maharashtra Excise Seizes ₹11.55 Lakh of Counterfeit Liquor Ahead of Diwali
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The Maharashtra Excise Department raided a counterfeit liquor racket in Pune and neighbouring Ahilyanagar districts after a tip that fake foreign liquor…
- Bihar Police Arrest Man After Video Shows Him Forcefully Applying Vermilion to Married Woman
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A 25‑year‑old man was arrested in Samastipur, Bihar, after a video from Khanpur went viral showing him forcibly applying vermilion to a married woman’s…
- West Bengal to Launch School of Magic and Museum, Advisory Committee Formed
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West Bengal plans a School of Magic, Illusion and Performing Arts and a magic history museum, with PC Sorcar Jr as chief advisor.
- Kadavanthra Police File Case Against Kochi Hotel Over Unauthorised DJ Party and Late‑Night Liquor Sales
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The Kadavanthra police have filed a case against a premium hotel in Kochi city on charges of hosting a DJ party and selling liquor at its bar beyond the…
- Nashik Kumbh to Cost ₹34,732 Crore, Aim for Permanent Infrastructure and Economic Boost
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President Droupadi Murmu will hoist sacred flags at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Tirtha in Trimbakeshwar today, marking the start of a 12‑year cycle…
- Crop Insurance to Protect Andhra Pradesh Farmers from Cyclone Arnab Losses
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Andhra Pradesh farmers urged to enroll in Kharif 2026 crop insurance after Cyclone Arnab caused 4.10 lakh hectares of damage. Coverage up to Rs 94,000 per acre.
- PM Modi and Amit Shah Honor Sardar Patel on 151st Birth Anniversary
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Saturday, marking the 151st anniversary of the leader’s birth. Modi, speaking on…
- Darbhanga Graduates’ MLC Result Declared After 57‑Hour Count
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The counting of votes for the Darbhanga Graduates’ constituency in the Bihar Legislative Council elections stretched to 57 hours, with the Election…
- Gujarat High Court Reinstates Ban on Non‑Veg Sales Near Somnath Temple
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The Gujarat High Court on Friday reversed a single‑judge decision that had lifted restrictions on the sale of non‑vegetarian food along pilgrimage routes…
- Delhi to Extend Protection for Illegal Colonies Until 2026
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Delhi local bodies plan a three‑year extension of the Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Act to protect illegal colonies until December 2026.
- TRAI Requires Telecom Operators to Report Major AI Failures
· India
TRAI's draft guidelines make telecom firms like Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone accountable for AI failures, requiring incident reporting and governance.
- Special Investigation Team Formed for Synagogue Arson Probe in Kochi
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The investigation into the alleged synagogue arson has been intensified by forming a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the Assistant Commissioner of…
- Bihar Forest Department Issues Tender for Tourism Development Inside Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary
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Bihar Forest Department issued a tender on Oct 16 for 12.9 acres of tourism facilities in Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary, costing Rs 62.87 crore, bids close Nov…
- Heavy Turnout Marks Second Phase of Rajasthan Village Panchayat Elections
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On Oct 30, 2026, Rajasthan held second phase of village panchayat elections across 22 districts. 1.06 crore voters turned out; Rampura Dabri saw 84.37% turnout.
- JD(U) Marks 23rd Anniversary, Highlights Nitish Kumar’s Role in Bihar’s Progress
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On Oct 30, 2026, JD(U) celebrated its 23rd anniversary, praising Nitish Kumar’s leadership in Bihar’s development, social justice, and good governance.