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Karnataka has declared holidays for government and aided schools from October 8 to 18 to complete the ongoing caste survey. Teachers conducting the survey are needed full-time, except those handling mid-term exams. The delay led to the extension. CM Siddaramaiah also announced ₹20 lakh compensation for three staff members who died during the survey work.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced a ₹31,628 crore relief package for flood-hit farmers. It includes cash aid, compensation for crop and livestock losses, damaged homes, and soil erosion. Assistance will be directly credited to accounts. Covering 29 districts, the package also supports rabi preparation and crop insurance payouts for 45 lakh farmers.
Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza peace plan is being slammed as unrealistic and one-sided. It dissolves Hamas without Palestinian input, offers reconstruction via U.S.-backed contractors, and excludes the Palestinian Authority. Critics call it a suicidal agreement disguised as peace, driven more by Trump’s Nobel ambitions. The plan lacks legitimacy.
Ahead of the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections, BJP and JDU are likely to contest an equal number of the 205 NDA-allotted seats. Talks with smaller allies — LJP, HAM, and RLM — continue. The two-phase polls are set for November 6 and 11, with results on November 14.
Actor-politician Vijay offered condolences to Karur stampede victims’ families via WhatsApp video calls on October 6. Criticized for not visiting in person, he assured support and expressed regret. “I am like your son,” he told one grieving woman. It’s unclear if he’ll visit, but Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam members were directed to help.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet will meet on October 10, with another key meeting scheduled within a week. A crucial decision regarding the pending Dearness Allowance (DA) arrears of government employees is likely to be taken. Reports confirm that the issue of employee DA has been officially included in the meeting’s agenda for discussion.
Chirag Paswan may ally with Prashant Kishor ahead of Bihar elections, though it’s unlikely. The LJP demands more “quality” seats amid stalled talks with the BJP. Paswan eyes the CM post, sharing slogans and warnings while maintaining alliance ties. An alliance with Kishor may increase leverage, but winning Bihar remains a steep challenge.
The Telangana High Court has adjourned the hearing on petitions challenging the Justice PC Ghosh Commission report on the Kaleshwaram project. Filed by several individuals, including former CM KCR and ex-minister Harish Rao, the case will now be heard on October 12. The state government has been granted time to file counter affidavits.
AP DGP Harish Kumar Gupta will visit Kurnool today to review security arrangements ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s visit on October 16. Along with the DIG, District SP, and other senior police officials, he will inspect key locations, including the public meeting venue and roadshow route, to ensure smooth conduct of the PM’s tour.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is set to tour multiple districts across the state. His visit will begin in Parvathipuram district, where he will inspect the Gurukul school in Kurupam. He will later tour Ambedkar Konaseema, Prakasam, and Nellore districts. The Deputy CM’s office is currently finalizing the official schedule.
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh extended his wishes on the occasion of Paidi Thalli Sirimanotsavam in Vizianagaram through a tweet. Sharing a photo of the goddess, he praised Paidi Thalli for fulfilling devotees’ wishes and expressed hope for the state’s prosperity and well-being of its people through the blessings of the revered goddess.
A close contest is expected between the ruling NDA bloc and the opposition INDIA alliance in the upcoming Bihar state Assembly elections. Polling for the 243 assembly seats will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11, with vote counting on November 14. However, Around 7.4 crore voters will decide the political future […]
Uttarakhand’s governor has approved the Minority Education Bill, 2025, which will dismantle the madrasa board and require all madrasas to affiliate with the state Board of School Education and gain recognition from the new Minority Education Authority. The bill aims to bring minority institutions into mainstream schooling under NEP standards.
Kerala Devaswom Minister V. N. Vasavan said that President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple on October 22, the final day of Thulamasa Pooja darshan. She will then travel to Thiruvananthapuram. During her Kerala visit, she’ll also attend the platinum jubilee celebrations of St. Thomas College, Pala.
In Andhra Pradesh, the government has issued a stern warning: if ration cardholders fail to collect supplies for three consecutive months or complete the e‑KYC process, their cards may be canceled. The state and central governments have mandated e‑KYC to ensure legitimate beneficiaries receive welfare schemes while removing ineligible recipients.