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- Delhi Airport T3 to Receive 40,000‑Sq‑Metre Carpet Refurbishment Inspired by Indian Heritage
· India
Delhi International Airport Terminal 3 will replace 40,000 sq m of carpet with a new ‘Flow of Indian Heritage – A Journey in Colour’ design, starting in June.
- Hyderabad Landlord Finds Rohingya Woman Held in Rape and Confinement After Unpaid Rent
· India
An 18‑year‑old Rohingya refugee was kept in a rented house in Hyderabad for five months, repeatedly raped by four men. Landlord uncovered abuse after unpaid…
- Bengaluru Accounts for Nearly Half of 61,867 Voter Exclusions in Karnataka
· India
The Election Commission released data showing that Bengaluru accounted for almost half of the 61,867 electors declared ineligible by electoral officers…
- Supreme Court Rules Life Sentences Must Be Superimposed, Not Consecutive
· India
Supreme Court ruled that multiple life sentences must be superimposed, not consecutive, in the appeal of Raju Shantaram Koli for rape and murder.
- CBIC Issues Circulars to Cut GST Litigation and Speed Up Registrations
· India
CBIC releases over six circulars to curb GST litigation, issue show‑cause notices, and accelerate registrations while preventing misuse.
- State Commission Orders Schools to Regulate Hair, Phones and Bag Checks, Prompting Rights Concerns
· India
New order from State Child Rights Commission permits schools to set rules on hair, appearance, phones, cosmetics, and allows bag checks while protecting…
- Petrol and Diesel Prices Hold Steady While CNG Rises in Several Indian Cities
· India
Petrol and diesel prices unchanged across major Indian cities, while CNG prices have risen in places like Mumbai, Chennai and Bengaluru.
- 17‑Year‑Old Pleads for Missing Brother Who Went to Russia for Work
· India
A 17‑year‑old girl has been searching for her 21‑year‑old brother, who vanished after going to Russia for a job. She has appealed to officials and posted…
- India Targets 120 Products for Domestic Production to Cut Import Dependence
· India
India plans to boost local production of 120 products, from chemicals to aerospace parts, with protection, incentives, and R&D support.
- Small Hive Beetle Continues to Devastate Karnataka Beekeepers, 800 Colonies Lost in 25 Days
· India
Two years after the small hive beetle first struck Karnataka’s apiculture sector, the pest remains a serious threat. In a recent 25‑day period, about 800…
- Police Probe Claims ‘Victim’ in Sting Video Never Met Siddaramaiah
· India
Central Crime Branch investigates alleged sting video targeting former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah. Woman denies meeting him; Rakesh Shetty and Kripa Alva…
- Cabinet Secretary Unveils 12 Bureaucratic Archetypes in Performance Review
· India
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan presented 12 secretary archetypes, urged faster inter‑ministerial consultations, and highlighted ration card misuse.
- Cyclone Arnab Begins Landfall Near Narsapur, Heavy Rainfall Hits North Andhra
· India
Arnab storm lands near Narsapur, Andhra Pradesh, with 125‑135 km/h winds, 1.5‑2.5 m surge, heavy rains over 200 mm in Visakhapatnam, and no casualties.
- Bihar CM Orders Investigation into Defamation Notice Served to RJD MP
· India
Bihar CM orders probe into defamation notice served to RJD MP over Bharat Bhushan Tiwari encounter case.
- EC Still Unresponsive to RTI Request from Former Commodore
· India
Commodore Lokesh Batra’s RTI filed Sept 25 remains in‑progress after 30‑day deadline, while cabinet responded on Oct 19 with documents received Oct 22.
- Ladakh Administration to Discuss Dry Union Territory Amid Women Protest
· India
Women protest in Ladakh over liquor shop openings; Lt. Governor to discuss declaring the territory dry, following new licensing policy changes.
- Singareni Seeks Land and Support for Odisha Projects, Including Coal Transport Road
· India
Singareni Collieries seeks land for R&R colony, thermal plant, and coal roads in Odisha; Collector promises support.
- Police Inspector and Home Guard Arrested Over ₹6 Lakh Bribe Demand
· India
ACB arrests Mirchowk Police Inspector M. Kondal Rao and Home Guard Abid Ali after they demanded ₹6 lakh bribe, accepted ₹3 lakh, and are remanded.
- Sub‑Inspector and Student Fatally Injured in Two Separate Road Accidents
· India
A sub‑inspector and a school student were killed in two separate incidents in Tiruvannamalai and Ranipet on Tuesday. The police identified the deceased…
- Karnataka Removes 9.98 Million Names From Final Electoral Roll After SIR Revision
· India
Karnataka’s final electoral roll shows a 9,976,625 name reduction from the pre‑SIR list, leaving 45,500,011 electors after 1,008,038 additions and 188,324…
- MCD Suspends Engineer After Animal Shelter Demolition Row; CM Offers ₹5 Lakh Aid
· India
MCD suspends a junior engineer after allegations he demolished an animal shelter in Nizampur village. CM offers ₹5 lakh aid and orders inquiry.
- India’s Civil Aviation Ministry Sets Out Fog‑Season Plans for 2027
· India
Civil Aviation Ministry convened Fog Preparedness meeting, outlining plans for 2027 fog season (Dec 15–Feb 15) to ensure smooth operations and passenger safety.
- Delhi Traffic Police Enforce Restrictions Near Chandni Chowk for Expected 10,000‑Person Rally
· India
Traffic will be restricted in central Delhi on Oct 28 from 3‑5 pm for a rally from Gauri Shankar Mandir to Town Hall, with diversions and parking info.
- BJP’s Narendra Prasad Singh Wins Tirhut Teachers’ Seat in Bihar MLC Elections
· India
BJP candidate Narendra Prasad Singh won the Tirhut Teachers’ seat with 2,945 votes, defeating independent Bhushan Jha and CPI’s Sanjay Kumar Singh.
- Madras High Court Clarifies Chief Minister Vijay Only Asked to Affirm Faith, Not Convert
· India
The Madras High Court ruled that CM C. Joseph Vijay, a Christian, only needed to affirm faith to enter Meenakshi Amman temple, not convert to Hinduism.
- Andhra Pradesh Prepares 84,000 Evacuations as Cyclone Arnab Approaches
· India
AP govt has moved 84,396 people to shelters, recalled 30,000+ fishing boats, and set up 290 shelters as Cyclone Arnab approaches the coast.
- GST Rules on Post‑Sale Discounts and Export Refunds Take Effect on 1 November
· India
On 1 November, new provisions of India’s goods and services tax (GST) will come into force, easing documentation for businesses and clarifying…
- Shivakumar Calls for MLA Cooperation to Combat ‘Garbage Mafia’ as BSWML Re‑tenders 16 Packages
· India
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met with members of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Council at his official residence, Krishna, on Tuesday to seek…
- Mahayuti Leads Three of Five Maharashtra Council Seats; MVA Ahead in Two, Preferential Votes Crucial
· India
Preliminary counts show Mahayuti ahead in Pune & Amravati Teachers, Nagpur Graduates; MVA leads Pune & Aurangabad Graduates. Second-preference votes key.
- TASMAC to Require Digital Payments for Liquor Purchases Over ₹1,000 from Nov. 1, 2026
· India
TASMAC will require digital payments for liquor purchases over ₹1,000 from Nov 1, 2026, accepting UPI, debit and credit cards, while cash remains for ₹1,000…