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- Tamil Nadu Gov. to Revoke Order Promoting Law University Registrar as Temporary Legal Studies Director
· India
The Tamil Nadu Government has notified the Madras High Court that it will withdraw a Government Order (G.O.) issued on September 8, 2026, which had…
- NHAI to Relocate Nallur Toll Plaza to Durainallur, 13 km Away
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NHAI will relocate the Nallur toll plaza 13 km to Durainallur to cut queues and revenue loss. New multi‑lane free‑flow tolling system planned.
- Shenbagathoppu Dam Releases 100 Cusecs as It Reaches 80% Capacity
· India
Continuous rain forces Shenbagathoppu dam in Tiruvannamalai to release ~100 cusecs as reservoir hits 80% capacity, recharging 48 tanks and local water table.
- Ranipet Bus Terminus Reopens After ₹13.55-Crore Renovation
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The Ranipet bus terminus on Walajah Main Road reopens after a ₹13.55 crore renovation, featuring new seating, safety, LED lights, and a help desk.
- Bengaluru to Host First Greek-Themed Salaam Souk on November 8
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Bengaluru’s eighth Salaam Souk on Nov 8 will showcase Greek culture with 35 food stalls, 150 retail stalls, live music, fire shows, and aerial performances.
- Five Arrested in Vaniyambadi Burglary of Gold, Silver and Cash
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Vaniyambadi police arrest five men for stealing 52 gold sovereigns, 1kg silver and ₹20,000 lakh from painter R. Prabhakaran’s home.
- Tamil Nadu Faces Water Shortage as Monsoon Delivers Only Moderate Rainfall
· India
Tamil Nadu's reservoirs hold only one‑third capacity, 240 mm rainfall falls short of the 260 mm needed, risking water shortage and lower rice output.
- SDC Launches MyBharat2030 Survey to Gauge Indian Citizens’ Views on SDGs
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SDC launches MyBharat2030, a citizen survey to gauge aspirations and progress toward UN SDGs, unveiled at World Cities Day Connect 2026 in Chennai.
- BMC Implements Online Lottery System for 695 Engineer Transfers Amid Cash‑for‑Transfer Allegations
· India
BMC transfers 695 engineers via anonymous online lottery, allowing 1‑5 preferred postings, aiming for transparency after cash‑for‑transfer allegations.
- IAF IL‑76MD Sets Highest‑Altitude Landing Record at 13,629 ft in Ladakh
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Indian Air Force IL‑76MD lands at 13,629 ft in Nyoma, Ladakh, setting world record for highest‑altitude landing by a heavy‑lift plane.
- BMRCL Conducts Trial Run of Blue Line Train at Byappanahalli Depot
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BMRCL ran a trial run of a driverless train on the test track at Byappanahalli depot, checking electrical systems and rolling stock readiness for the Blue Line.
- Retired Madras High Court Judge Criticises India’s Shift in Israel Policy
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Retired Madras High Court Judge Justice Hari Paranthaman criticises India's shift from non-recognition to support of Israel, during book launch in Chennai.
- IndiGo Flight 6E 451 Returns to Bengaluru After Hijack Threat Note Found
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A full emergency was declared at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (Terminal 1) after a hijack threat message was discovered in the lavatory…
- Kengeri Police Arrest Suspected Murderer of 65-Year-Old Woman in Vrushabhavathi Nagar
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Kengeri police arrested a habitual offender suspected of murdering 65‑year‑old Narayanamma in Vrushabhavathi Nagar after she was found dead outside…
- Yogi Adityanath Calls for Apology Before Akhilesh Yadav Visits Ayodhya
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UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for those who fired on 1990 karsevaks to apologise before Akhilesh Yadav visits the newly consecrated Ram temple.
- KWA Removes Illegal Structures on Pipeline Road to Protect Water Transmission Line
· India
The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) has begun a major effort to clear the Pipeline Road on the Peroorkada‑Aruvikkara stretch of encroachments and…
- Kerala CM Satheesan Faces Opposition Demand to Release Power Deal Documents
· India
LDF urges CM V.D. Satheesan to disclose documents on choosing GNA Energy OTC over Himachal offer; CM cites review, price, and urgent power shortage.
- Ten of Eleven Pink Line Stations to Feature Dual‑Side Access
· India
Kochi metro’s Pink Line 11.20‑km extension will have dual‑side access at 10 of 11 stations, with track laying set to start and a revised August 2027 deadline.
- Sonia Gandhi Recalls Pleading With Rajiv Not to Become Prime Minister After Mother’s Assassination
· India
Sonia Gandhi recalls the day her mother was assassinated and she begged Rajiv to refuse the prime minister role.
- PVR INOX Denies Reusing Cups After Karnataka Health Department Closes Bengaluru Juice Counter
· India
PVR INOX says it did not reuse disposable cups after Karnataka health officials closed its Bengaluru juice counter over food‑safety violations.
- IL‑76MD Lands at Nyoma Airbase, Setting Highest‑Altitude Record for Military Transport Aircraft
· India
An Indian Air Force IL‑76MD landed at Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh at 13,629 ft, setting the world’s highest‑altitude military transport landing record.
- Two Women Arrested for Illicit Sale of Defence Canteen Liquor in Alwal
· India
In Alwal, two women were arrested in separate incidents for selling liquor that had been purchased from defence canteens at lower prices. Excise…
- Shreya N. Gowda Tops NDA & NA Entrance Exam
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Shreya N. Gowda from Bhadravati tops the NDA & NA exam, becoming the top woman candidate. She will train at Khadakwasla and the Indian Military Academy.
- 117 Medical Shops in Telangana Suspended for Illicit Sale of Habit‑Forming Drugs
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TG SAFE suspended licences of 117 medical shops in Telangana for selling habit‑forming drugs, psychotropics and Schedule H/H1 medicines, after a raid on Oct 24.
- Farmers Call for Immediate Water Release from Bhadra Reservoir
· India
Karnataka farmers urge CM D.K. Shivakumar to release 33 tmcft from Bhadra reservoir for irrigation, citing drought and abandoned paddy fields.
- Delhi Mandates Hybrid Learning for Class 5 and Below as Air Quality Deteriorates
· India
Delhi orders hybrid learning for students up to class 5 as air quality hits very poor (AQI 364). Schools must offer online or in‑person classes.
- Former Calcutta HC Judge Biswajit Basu Resigns from Bengal SIR Tribunal
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Former Calcutta High Court judge Biswajit Basu resigned from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) tribunal on Saturday, citing personal reasons, becoming…
- Indore Authorities Ban Four Diljit Dosanjh Songs from Upcoming Concert
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Indore officials have prohibited four songs by Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh from being played at his November 15 concert in the city. The banned tracks…
- Former Tech Mahindra Executive Killed in Faridabad Shooting; Son Escapes by Hiding Behind Cars
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A 42‑year‑old former regional business head of Tech Mahindra’s Asia‑Pacific region, Paramjeet Dhankar, was shot dead in Faridabad on Friday night after…
- Modi Sends Diwali Wishes, IAF Sets Altitude Record, Tech Mahindra Leader Killed in Faridabad
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a video message on Saturday wishing all Indians a happy Diwali, describing the festival as a triumph of light over…