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- Gauhati High Court Quashes NSA Detention of Kaziranga Activist Pranab Doley
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Gauhati High Court quashes NSA detention of 40‑year‑old activist Pranab Doley after 115 days, citing stale cases and lack of evidence.
- Supreme Court Rejects Request to Suspend Tarun Tejpal’s 10‑Year Sentence
· India
Supreme Court declines to suspend 10‑year rape conviction of journalist Tarun Tejpal, upholding Goa bench’s sentence.
- Keralam Transfers Excise Commissioner Amid Licensing Controversy
· India
Kerala government moved Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao after concerns over bar and horti‑wine licences. Liju says it’s routine.
- Rajesh Kumar Appointed DGP of Arunachal Pradesh, Returning from CRPF
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IPS officer Rajesh Kumar, 1995 AGMUT batch, has been appointed Director General of Police in Arunachal Pradesh, returning from CRPF central deputation.
- Bengaluru Cab Driver Arrested After Alleged 15‑20 Day Killing Spree of Wife and In‑laws
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A 45‑year‑old Bengaluru cab driver, identified as S. Indushekhar, was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and six of his in‑laws over a period of…
- Sikkim CM Launches Logo and Website for New Development Think Tank
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Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang unveiled the logo and website of the Institute for Transforming Sikkim, a think‑tank aimed at guiding long‑term development.
- IndiGo Warns Passengers of Hyderabad Flight Delays Due to Low Visibility
· India
IndiGo warns Hyderabad flights may be delayed due to low visibility from morning weather. Check status on the airline’s website for updates.
- Kerala High Court Orders Chargesheets Filed Against Vellappally Natesan in Microfinance Cases Within Two Weeks
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Kerala High Court directs investigating officer to file chargesheets within two weeks against SNDP Yogam's Vellappally Natesan, bypassing government sanction.
- Bhavnagar Court Sentences Faizal Lakhani to Life for Murder of Live‑In Partner
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Faizal Lakhani sentenced to life for murdering live‑in partner Kajalben Baraiya at Bhavnagar ST Bus Stand; verdict delivered by Judge R.V. Bukhari.
- Supreme Court Rules OBC Creamy Layer Order Not Retroactive, Government Granted Time to Adjust Policies
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SC clarified OBC creamy layer rule is not retroactive; past appointments unaffected. Govt given two years to adjust policies for PSUs and private posts.
- Opposition Leader Accuses Kerala CM of Corrupt Power Deal with GNA Energy
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Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Kerala CM of bypassing KSEB to secure a 500‑MW deal with GNA Energy, citing financial loss and lack of tender.
- Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union Elects First Female Vice‑President
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Nashra Naim becomes AMU Students’ Union’s first female vice‑president, winning 7,091 votes and leading a record female representation.
- BJP‑led Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Seeks to Make Manaveeyam Veedhi “Protest‑Free”
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Manaveeyam Veedhi, the cultural corridor of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is now the focus of a dispute between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the…
- India’s Mahabharata, Rajatarangini and Arthashastra Enlisted in UNESCO Memory of the World Asia‑Pacific Register
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Manuscripts of the Mahabharata, Kalhana’s 12th‑century chronicle Rajatarangini and Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been added to UNESCO’s Memory of the…
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Moves to Renovated Greenways Road Residence
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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves into the renovated ‘Pamani Illam’ bungalow on Greenways Road, cutting his commute from 25 km to 9 km.
- Dhanteras 2026: Shopping Times, Traditions and What to Avoid
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Dhanteras 2026 falls on Nov 6. Learn the auspicious shopping window, traditional purchases like gold, silver, brass utensils, and items to avoid.
- Lanka Island to Launch Community‑Led Flood Mitigation Project
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Equinoct and Happiness Project will start Resilient Lanka, a community‑led flood mitigation plan in North Paravur, to protect homes from tidal floods.
- Fire at Padma Theatre Damages One Screen in Malappuram
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A fire broke out at Padma Theatre in Kottappadi, Malappuram, Kerala, damaging Screen 2. Firefighters controlled the blaze in about an hour, stopping its spread.
- BJP Faces Electoral Dilemma Over UGC Equity Rules
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Union government to review UGC 2026 equity rules, sparking debate among BJP voters and caste groups in Uttar Pradesh.
- Madhya Pradesh Approves ₹63,296 Crore Plan for Five New Expressway Corridors
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Madhya Pradesh government approves ₹63,296 crore plan to build 1,398 km of greenfield expressways across five corridors, boosting all‑weather connectivity.
- NHRC Seeks Reports After 12‑Year‑Old Student Electrocuted Near School in Ballia
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NHRC seeks reports after a 12‑year‑old Ballia student died touching an 11 kV line near the school roof. Notices issued to UPPCL, magistrate, and police.
- Delhi Air Quality Hits 389, Trump Signals Possible Iran Strike, Chawri Bazar Collapse Linked to Unauthorized Build
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Delhi’s air quality deteriorated overnight, with the Central Pollution Control Board reporting an AQI of 389 at 7 am on Friday, up 20 points from…
- UDF to Scrutinise 488 Bar Licences Issued Under LDF Rule
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UDF will examine 488 bar licences issued by LDF governments, reviewing the 2017 rule amendment that allowed restoration of licences to hotels.
- Revised Agnipath Scheme Applies Only to Current 300,000 Agniveers
· India
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani announced a revised Agnipath framework on Wednesday, which will apply only to the 300,000…
- Faridabad CMO Threatened by Man Claiming Rashtrapati Bhavan Appointment, Arrested
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A 47‑year‑old Rajinder Singh was arrested in Faridabad after threatening CMO Dr. Jayant Ahuja, claiming to investigate a ₹50 lakh diesel scam.
- Maharashtra Allocates ₹160 Crore for Development of Primitive Tribes in 2026-27 Budget
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Maharashtra's 2026-27 budget earmarks ₹160 crore for holistic development of Katkari, Kolam, Madia tribes and Pardhi community, with grants up to ₹7.5 lakh.
- Bengaluru Man Accused of Killing Wife and Seven Relatives in Home
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Police allege Indushekar bludgeoned wife Sunita and six relatives with a grinding stone, disposing bodies near Nandi Hills.
- Delhi Woman Pursues Phone Thieves on Scooter, Leads to Arrests
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24‑year‑old Khushi Maheshwari chased two men who stole her iPhone 16 Pro on a scooter, leading to arrests and recovery of stolen phones.
- Cab Driver and Minor Daughter Arrested After Seven Family Members Killed in Karnataka
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A 20‑year‑old cab driver and his 17‑year‑old daughter were arrested for killing seven family members and disposing of bodies across Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
- India Urges Bold Reforms Amid Global Geopolitical Turbulence
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India's minister S Jaishankar calls the era a flux, urging reforms amid US, China, and multilateral shifts. The article outlines five global challenges.