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- Buddha Relics Set for Three‑Week Tour of Arunachal Pradesh
· India
Relics linked to Lord Buddha, currently housed at the National Museum in Delhi, will travel to Arunachal Pradesh for a three‑week exposition from October…
- Tripura Delays Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls to Avoid Clash with Urban Local Body Elections
· India
The Election Commission of India has postponed the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tripura to avoid a clash with the upcoming…
- VACB Arrests TDB Employee Over Sabarimala Ghee Diversion
· India
VACB has arrested TDB employee Jayalal for colluding in diverting 11,000 litres of ghee to Tamil Nadu, causing a ₹2.5 crore loss.
- Bihar Museum Ranked 9th Worldwide, Praised by Anand Mahindra
· India
Bihar Museum tops Asia and ranks 9th worldwide on Worth a Journey’s 2026 list, praised by Anand Mahindra as a new gold standard for Indian museums.
- India Approves ₹10,000-Crore Plan to Expand Container Production to 7.5 Lakh TEUs by FY40
· India
On 28 October, the Union Cabinet approved a ₹10,000‑crore scheme to boost domestic container manufacturing, aiming to raise India’s annual capacity from…
- Rainfall Lowers Gurugram’s AQI but Leaves Roads Waterlogged
· India
Rainfall in Gurugram lowered AQI from 243 to 80, but caused waterlogging on key roads like Sector 10 and Sohna Road.
- BJP MP Siroya Criticizes Congress Leader Kharge Over ‘Abusive’ Comment on Modi
· India
Karnataka BJP MP Lahar Singh Siroya condemns Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark about PM Modi, calling it abusive and damaging to Kharge’s image.
- IAF Chiefs to Receive Guard of Honour at Race Course Station Amid Eviction Dispute
· India
IAF will hold guard‑of‑honour ceremonies for outgoing chief AP Singh on Oct 31 and new chief Ashutosh Dixit on Nov 1 at Race Course Air Force Station.
- Karnataka Minister Jarkiholi Clarifies He Did Not Endorse SIR Process
· India
Karnataka minister Satish Jarkiholi says his remarks on the SIR of electoral rolls were misinterpreted; he opposes illegal voter deletions.
- Primary School Teachers Push for Inclusion in State Legislative Council Electoral Rolls
· India
Primary and upper‑primary teachers in six Indian states seek voting rights in teachers’ constituencies, arguing current laws exclude them from council rolls.
- Supreme Court Names Former Judge Desai to Mediate ONGC‑RIL Gas Dispute
· India
Supreme Court appoints former judge Desai as mediator in ONGC‑RIL gas dispute over alleged natural gas migration from ONGC blocks to KG‑D6 block.
- PM Modi Launches ₹14,000 Crore Development Projects in Gujarat’s Banaskantha
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ₹14,000 crore development projects in Banaskantha, Gujarat, including a bovine breeding centre and bio‑CNG plants.
- India’s Piyush Goyal Highlights Germany’s Demand for 90,000+ Indian Workers
· India
Union Minister Piyush Goyal says Germany needs over 90,000 Indian workers annually and highlights rising Indian student presence and AI‑proof sectors.
- UDF Government to Introduce New Liquor Policy Emphasizing Responsible Drinking and Tourism
· India
The UDF government plans a new liquor policy to promote responsible drinking while protecting tourism, with a November announcement.
- CBDT to Acquire ₹5,000 Crore of Land for New Offices and Staff Housing in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
· India
India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) plans to purchase land worth about ₹5,000 crore in major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, to…
- India Bloc Delays ‘Public Impeachment’ of Election Commissioner to Saturday
· India
India bloc postpones public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to Saturday due to bad weather. Protest at Mallikarjun Kharge’s Delhi home.
- Delhi Metro Extends Services to Midnight for Diljit Dosanjh Concert at JLN Stadium
· India
Delhi Metro will run until midnight on Oct 30 to serve 70,000 fans of Diljit Dosanjh’s concert at JLN Stadium, with extra trains and security.
- Rayalaseema Sweet Lime Farmers Face Water Crisis
· India
Sweet lime farmers in Rayalaseema's Santhanuthalapadu mandal struggle as borewells dry, rainfall lags, and debts rise.
- Three Family Members Killed in Lucknow Parking Dispute, Shooter Claims Self‑Defence
· India
On Oct 24, 29‑year‑old Rishabh Shukla shot three family members in Lucknow’s Saadatganj, claiming self‑defence. Police arrested six, LDA demolished the house.
- Principal Removed After Alleged Distribution of Asaram‑Related Booklets
· India
Swami Atmanand School principal Mahesh Prajapati was removed after distributing booklets linked to jailed Asaram to 25‑30 students on 26 Oct.
- Padam Singh Wins Sarpanch Post in Newly Formed Chachore Village, Symbolic Return to Ancestral Home
· India
77‑year‑old Padam Singh won the first sarpanch post in newly formed Chachore village, Rajasthan, with 950 votes against Dhana Ram’s 612.
- Women of Diverse Faiths Observe Karwa Chauth in Lucknow
· India
In Lucknow, Roman Catholic and Christian women celebrate Karwa Chauth, a Hindu festival, honoring their husbands with prayers, mehndi, and symbolic gestures.
- India Supports UN Resolution to End U.S. Embargo on Cuba
· India
India voted for UN resolution urging the US to lift its 60‑year embargo on Cuba, citing severe shortages in health, food, and energy sectors.
- ED Reveals Drug Syndicates Pay Myanmar Suppliers with Goods, Not Cash
· India
The Enforcement Directorate uncovered that Indian drug syndicates settle payments with Myanmar suppliers by sending goods—petrol, flour, groceries—rather than…
- TDP Alliance Secures Majority of Unopposed Rural Seats in Andhra Pradesh
· India
The TDP-led alliance secured 76 of 77 unopposed ZPTC seats in Andhra Pradesh, capturing 71 for TDP, 3 for BJP, 2 for Jana Sena, and 1 for YSRCP.
- Cyclone Arnab Hits Andhra Coast as Jio Platforms Debuts on Stock Exchange
· India
Severe Cyclone Arnab lands on Andhra coast, bringing 125‑135 km/h winds and 1.5‑2.5 m surge. Jio Platforms debuts, pulling BSE Sensex down 617 points.
- Eight Artisans Showcase India’s Traditional Crafts at BRICS Parliamentary Forum
· India
At the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum, eight artisans from eight Indian states displayed their handmade crafts at a two‑day Cultural Bazar held alongside…
- Maharashtra Orders Rigorous Background Checks for App‑Based Drivers After ATS Action in Mumbai
· India
Maharashtra will enforce stricter background checks for app‑based ride‑hailing drivers after an ATS action in Mumbai.
- Supreme Court Clarifies Bail Rules for Foreign Nationals Under UAPA
· India
The Supreme Court ruled that UAPA does not automatically bar bail for foreign nationals unless they entered India illegally, clarifying Section 43D(7).
- Two Arrested in Raxaul for Supplying OTPs to Pakistani Operatives
· India
Bihar and Andhra police arrest two youths in Raxaul for sharing OTPs with Pakistani operatives, aiding WhatsApp account setup for espionage.