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The Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the Foreign Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Kombos, will visit India for 3 days. He will meet External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to discuss the amid Kashmir issue in Pahalgam. Cyprus is one of the biggest supporters of India, and talks will be held at the Indian Council of […]
For the first time in over 50 years, Delhi conducted cloud seeding with IIT-Kanpur to improve air quality, though no rain was recorded. Light drizzle occurred in Noida and Greater Noida. PM2.5 and PM10 levels dropped slightly at test sites. While BJP praised the initiative, AAP mocked it, and experts called it a temporary pollution-control […]
The NDMA has activated its cell broadcast alert system across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha as Cyclone Montha nears landfall. The initiative aims to deliver real-time cyclone warnings directly to mobile phones, ensuring timely communication of safety information and enabling residents in vulnerable coastal areas of both states to take precautionary measures.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay announced a 28-member executive committee to manage the party’s daily affairs. The committee will operate under his guidance and includes top leaders: N. Anand and Aadhav Arjuna as general secretaries, K. G. Arunraj handling policy, C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar as joint secretary, and several deputy general secretaries.
Bihar election campaigning has slowed due to Chhath, shifting focus from ground rallies to social media. Voters note Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s popularity despite health concerns. The NDA’s ‘Dus Hazaria’ scheme, giving ₹10,000 to ‘Jeevika Didis,’ has gained widespread attention ahead of the November 14 verdict.
Katihar Superintendent of Police Shikhar Chaudhary has suspended Station House Officer Ram Chandra Mandal for allegedly misbehaving with a brother and sister at a local restaurant. An official investigation into the incident has been ordered. The suspension, issued today, was announced via a press release shared on Katihar Police’s X account.
The Coal Ministry launches its 14th commercial coal mine auction, featuring fully and partially explored blocks. For the first time, it introduces underground coal gasification (UGC), converting deep coal reserves into syngas while leaving coal intact. This move aims to curb reliance on imported fuels, drive investment, foster technological growth.
A 28-year-old Indian national allegedly stabbed two teenagers with a metal fork and slapped a co-passenger on a Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Germany. The violent disturbance forced the plane to divert to Boston Logan International Airport. Authorities confirmed the passenger was taken into custody, and the incident is under investigation by US officials.
Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Montha’ is centered about 70 km southeast of Machilipatnam over the west-central Bay of Bengal, moving north-northwest at 15 kmph. The IMD forecasts landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam near Kakinada by evening, with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph and heavy rainfall expected across several coastal districts of AP.
The Cabinet has approved the terms of reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will revise pay for 50 lakh government employees and pensions for 65 lakh retirees. Headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, the panel will submit its report within 18 months, considering fiscal prudence, economic conditions, and state government financial implications.
Visitors to Tipu Sultan’s historic Summer Palace in Chikkaballapur were outraged after spotting the name Lawrence Bishnoi carved onto its ancient wall, an act of vandalism at the ASI-protected monument. Authorities noted the nearby CCTV was non-functional. Meanwhile, Bishnoi gang member Jagdeep Singh was arrested in the US for multiple crimes.
Kakinada MP Uday Srinivas Tangella said the government is fully prepared for the cyclone, with CM and Dy CM Pawan Kalyan monitoring closely. Over 800 relief centers, 1,000 electricians, and 140 swimmers with boats have been deployed. Pregnant women were shifted to hospitals, and NDRF and SDRF teams mobilized, ensuring safety and zero casualties.
The High Court issued an interim stay on the government’s order restricting RSS gatherings, citing constitutional rights to free speech and peaceful assembly in a major setback for Karnataka. Notices were issued to the state, the Home Department, and the Hubballi Police. The order provides temporary relief to RSS pending further hearings in the case.
Following the announcement of a grand Nov 1 rally by opposition parties, including Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sanjay Raut, demanding the Election Commission remove bogus voters, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena released a teaser for its “Satyacha Morcha.” The video features Raj Thackeray warning that no elections will be held until voter lists are fully cleaned.
A small passenger plane heading to the Maasai Mara crashed in Kwale County, killing all 12 people onboard. The aircraft went down in a remote, hilly forest about 40 km from Diani airstrip. Authorities have launched urgent rescue and investigation operations to determine the cause of the early-morning tragedy, officials confirmed.