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The Regional Meteorological Centre has announced that rains will occur in Andhra Pradesh today due to the influence of a surface cyclone. It said that moderate rains accompanied by thundershowers are likely in Alluri Sitaramaraju, Bapatla, Prakasam, Palnadu, Kadapa, Annamaya, Nandyal and Chittoor districts. People are also advised to be vigilant to this extent.
The Ukraine-Russia war appears to be nearing a critical point, with Russia voicing strong concern over the US plan to supply Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. Moscow warned of potential escalation with severe consequences. Meanwhile, Donald Trump stated he would ensure the conflict does not intensify before approving the missile transfer.
The ‘Great Amaravati Shopping Festival’ to kick off today in Vijayawada and will run until October 19. As part of the event, motor vehicle showroom owners have set up stalls showcasing reduced GST benefits on vehicles. The initiative aims to inform consumers about discounted prices and boost automobile sales during the festive shopping season.
Israel has announced it will not send any representatives to the Gaza peace summit hosted by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi today in Sharm el-Sheikh. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shosh Bedrosian, confirmed, stating that “no Israeli official will attend” the high-level diplomatic meeting.
Team India secured their 2nd consecutive win in the Sultan of Johor Cup junior hockey tournament with a 4-2 victory over New Zealand. Arshdeep, Sunil, Arijitsingh Hundal, and Roman Kumar scored for India, while Gus Nelson and Aidan Max netted goals for New Zealand. India will next face arch-rivals Pakistan tomorrow.
Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal said senior leader P Chidambaram’s remark on the 1984 Operation Blue Star reflected his personal opinion. He added that terrorism had risen during that period, leading to former PM Indira Gandhi’s assassination, and emphasized that Chidambaram’s statement should be seen solely as his individual viewpoint.
China urged the US to stop threatening higher tariffs and resume negotiations, warning of firm retaliation if Washington continues its measures. The statement followed Trump’s 100% tariff and software export controls effective Nov. 1. Beijing defended its new port fees, Qualcomm probe, and rare earth export curbs as defensive responses to US restrictions.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy has decided to approach the Supreme Court against the High Court’s stay on GO 9, which pertains to BC reservations. The state government will file a petition today challenging the verdict. CM Reddy is also set to hold a Zoom meeting with senior Congress leaders to strategize the next steps.
Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies for more air defences, warning Russia is exploiting waning global attention to intensify strikes. In calls with Donald Trump and France’s Emmanuel Macron, he sought missiles and long-range support. Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid have left hundreds of thousands without power ahead of winter.
Nominations for the Jubilee Hills by-poll in Hyderabad, scheduled for Nov 11, will open today. Telangana Election Officer Karnan confirmed that all arrangements are in place. This time, voter slips will include serial numbers to help polling staff quickly identify voters, enhancing the election process and reducing delays compared to previous polls.
A stampede at Bardhaman railway station in West Bengal injured 10–15 people after multiple trains arrived simultaneously during festive rush. Overcrowding on narrow staircases caused panic. Victims were treated at Bardhaman Medical College. Authorities launched an investigation and deployed extra forces for crowd control. The incident highlights urgent safety needs.
Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi welcomed six seats given to his HAM(S) by NDA for Bihar polls but expressed disappointment, saying his party was undervalued. He hinted at possible repercussions. NDA allotted 101 seats each to BJP and JD(U), 29 to LJP (RV), six to HAM(S), and six to Upendra Kushwaha’s party, triggering criticism from […]
A 19-year-old B.Tech student, J Keerthana, died by suicide in Hyderabad. Struggling to understand her coursework and feeling homesick, she had expressed distress to her parents. They had decided to change her college. Tragically, she was found hanging at her home before she could return.
The NDA has finalised seat-sharing for Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections. JD(U) and BJP will contest 101 seats each. LJP (Ram Vilas) gets 29, while HAM and Rashtriya Lok Morcha get six each. The elections are scheduled for November 6 and 11, with counting on November 14. The announcement was shared by top alliance leaders on […]
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge urged CM Siddaramaiah to ban RSS activities in government institutions, alleging ideological threats and psychological harm to youth. He cited unauthorized RSS events and divisive slogans as dangerous. BJP leaders slammed Kharge, calling his request a political gimmick. The RSS plans statewide centenary events, increasing political tension.