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- Amberpet Police Arrest Three Suspects in Two‑Wheeler Theft Case
· India
Amberpet police have arrested Sai Kiran, Aravind Prasad and S. Murali for stealing a Pulsar motorcycle and an Activa scooter, following a theft on Oct. 12.
- Madhya Pradesh Secures Over ₹15,400 Crore in Investment Commitments at Semiconductor Summit
· India
Madhya Pradesh secured over ₹15,400 crore in investment commitments at a semiconductor summit, including a ₹6,415 crore data centre in Gwalior, creating 4,450…
- MPSC Question‑Paper Leak Probe Sees 13 Arrests, Including Assistant Section Officer
· India
The SIT arrested 13 officials in the MPSC question‑paper leak case, including assistant officer Rohit Kolatakke, after earlier arrests of Lendve and others.
- Modi Urges Unity and Self‑Reliance Amid New Challenges
· India
Prime Minister Modi urges unity against divisive forces and promotes self‑reliance at the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan, citing new challenges.
- Centre Orders Nationwide Ban on Reuse of Single‑Use Medical Devices
· India
The Indian government orders all hospitals to stop reusing single‑use medical devices, citing patient safety risks and legal violations.
- Older Jobseekers in Bengaluru Face Financial Pressure and Age Bias, Survey Shows
· India
A 2026 survey of 306 senior jobseekers at Bengaluru's 11th Job Fair shows financial strain, age bias, and demand for flexible, well-paid roles.
- Bomb Threat Emails Prompt Security Checks at Mumbai Mayor’s Office and Navi Mumbai Schools
· India
Bomb threat emails sent to Mumbai Mayor’s office and three VIBGYOR schools triggered police searches, early class dispersal, and security checks at the…
- Indian Railways to Close Reservation Counters in Delhi-NCR on Diwali Sunday
· India
Indian Railways will shut PRS counters across Delhi‑NCR on Sunday, 8 Nov 2026 for Diwali, with partial services at select offices and 6,200+ special train…
- Odisha IAS Officer Shalini Pandit Empanelled for Additional Secretary‑Level Posts
· India
IAS officer Shalini Pandit, 2001 Odisha cadre, now Joint Secretary in Finance Ministry, has been empanelled for Additional Secretary level posts.
- Uttar Pradesh Schools Shut for MLC Elections on October 23
· India
On Oct 23, schools in 73 of 75 UP districts closed for MLC elections. Voting for 11 seats starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. across 72 districts.
- Rowghat Connected to National Network with New 95‑km Railway Line
· India
Rowghat in Chhattisgarh now connects to India's national railway network via a 95‑km line costing ₹1,628 crore, launching new passenger services.
- Delhi Police Refute Viral Claim That IPS Officer Sumit Jha Resigned During Protests
· India
Delhi Police say the video of IPS officer Sumit Jha resigning is fake and AI‑generated; 480 Pakistan‑based handles were blocked for misinformation.
- Four Youths’ Bodies Recovered 18 Hours After Boat Capsizes During Durga Idol Immersion in Kota
· India
Four youths' bodies were recovered 18 hours after a boat capsized during a Durga idol immersion near Kota's Steel Bridge. Search teams found them downstream.
- Hindon Airport to Offer Six Winter Flights to Six Cities Until Mid‑April 2027
· India
Hindon civil airport will run six winter flights to Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Varanasi, Nanded and Adampur from late October to mid‑April 2027.
- Vummidi Ethiraj, 99, Founder of 125‑Year‑Old Jewellers, Dies
· India
Vummidi Ethiraj, 99, patriarch of Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers, dies in Chennai. He crafted the historic Sengol, presented to Nehru in 1947.
- Senior Insurance Officer Arrested in Guwahati Woman’s Suicide Case
· India
Senior insurance officer Biswanath Das arrested for abetment of suicide after 29‑year‑old employee was found dead in Guwahati apartment.
- Centre to Review 2019 Mineral Policy on Critical Minerals, Recycling and Deep-Sea Resources
· India
The Ministry of Mines will conduct a comprehensive review of the National Mineral Policy, 2019, to address new demands in the mining sector, with a focus…
- UDAN Celebrates 10 Years, Serving 1.72 Crore Passengers on 687 Routes
· India
India’s UDAN scheme has carried 1.72 crore passengers on 687 routes, operated 368,000 flights, and opened 95 aerodromes since its 2016 launch.
- India Shifts Ethanol Procurement to Grain, Excludes Sugar‑Based Feedstocks for 2026‑27
· India
India will procure grain‑based ethanol for 2026‑27, excluding sugar‑cane feedstocks, to curb sugar diversion and support domestic sugar production.
- Adani‑run Mumbai Airport to Enforce 5‑Million Passenger Capacity Cut, Airlines Reject Relocation
· India
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), operated by Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, has confirmed that it will impose a capacity restriction equivalent to 5…
- Former Badminton Star Kuhu Garg Wins ‘Sword of Honour’ at Police Academy
· India
Former No.1 Indian badminton player Kuhu Garg wins the Sword of Honour at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.
- Delhi Residents Can Settle Traffic Challans at Lok Adalat on Oct. 25
· India
Delhi residents can clear pending traffic challans at the National Lok Adalat on Oct 25, 10 AM‑4 PM, at multiple courts. Download slips from Oct 19.
- Jagan Mohan Reddy’s Comments Signal Possible Shift to INDIA Bloc, BJP Warns
· India
BJP leaders warn that YSRCP joining INDIA could shift Andhra Pradesh and Telangana politics after Jagan Reddy’s support for CJP and electoral reform calls.
- CRPF Director Commends Woman Officer’s Resilience After Slap Incident During CJP Protest
· India
The Delhi Police have filed an FIR against an unidentified protester for slapping a CRPF officer near Connaught Place on Friday during the Cockroach…
- India Plans Satellite‑Based Tolling to Replace Traditional Plazas by 2028‑29
· India
India plans to replace toll plazas with satellite‑based tolling on national highways by 2028‑29, complementing FASTag and MLFF, after a 2024 pilot.
- Kochi Mini Cooper Crash: Mother Calls for Privacy, Extends Condolences
· India
19‑year‑old Suhail Sajeev crashed a Mini Cooper into a scooter near Kochi, killing three. His mother, Nooha Sajeev, urges privacy and offers condolences.
- India Caps Trade Margins on 137 Cancer Drugs to Cut Prices by Up to 70%
· India
NPPA caps trade margins at 30% on 137 anti‑cancer drugs, aiming to cut retail prices by up to 70% from Nov 9, improving affordability and availability.
- Kolkata Stampede Claims 17 Lives, TMC Blames Police Absence
· India
Stampede at Kolkata's Chorbagan pandal killed 17. TMC blames police absence; injured treated at MCH.
- Large Durga Puja Committees Thrive While Small Celebrations Struggle Amid Rising Commercial Activity
· India
Durga Puja season sees 13,000 new pujas, large organisers profit while small community committees and hawkers face advertising and sales challenges.
- Bengaluru’s Fat Dogs of BLR Narrow to Two Finalists After 64‑Dog Knockout Rounds
· India
The online Fat Dogs of BLR competition, starting with 64 entries, now has two finalists after knockout rounds. Partners include Fave, Emergent, and C.A.R.E.