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After Diwali, Delhi’s pollution surged to toxic levels. The government ordered 15 air purifiers costing Rs 5.45 lakh for the Secretariat. Opposition criticized the move, calling it hypocritical while citizens breathe hazardous air. AQI remained 323, but officials prioritized their offices over public health. The government has yet to respond.
Samajwadi Party released its list of star campaigners for Bihar elections, including Akhilesh Yadav, Azam Khan, Dimple Yadav, Rajeev Rai, and Ikra Hasan. Twenty leaders will support the Mahagathbandhan alliance, mobilizing voters. Notably, Ramgopal and Shivpal Yadav were absent. Azam Khan’s inclusion aims to attract minority community support.
In Bihar Assembly elections 2025, the India Alliance faces “friendly fights” on 12 seats, with parties contesting against each other. Two candidates withdrew, slightly reducing intra-alliance clashes. Key seats include Kahalgawan, Vaishali, and Biharsharif. These contests make the second phase highly competitive.
Telangana CEO Sudharshan Reddy announced that all Jubilee Hills bypoll booths will have voter-friendly amenities like ramps, toilets, drinking water, and mobile deposit counters. Special arrangements for senior citizens and disabled voters are being made. Of 321 nominations, 135 were accepted for the November 11 election, crucial for the ruling Congress.
Telangana now boasts 32 women IPS officers, with several leading top departments like CID, Vigilance, and Intelligence. Officers such as Charu Sinha, Shikha Goel, B. Sumathi Reddy, Swati Lakra, Abhilasha Bisht, and Dr. Soumya Mishra head key divisions, marking a strong wave of women’s leadership in state policing.
AP Home Minister Anitha said a case has been registered in connection with the Kurnool bus tragedy, and the driver is in police custody. She stated that the bodies were completely charred and will be identified through DNA testing. The minister added that a full investigation is underway with 16 special teams examining all angles.
The Election Commission of India informed the Madras High Court that a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls will start in Tamil Nadu next week. The move follows similar efforts in Bihar amid allegations of irregularities. The revision addresses a petition claiming mass deletion of AIADMK voters in Chennai’s T. Nagar constituency.
During the Bihar poll campaign, IND bloc CM candidate Tejashwi Yadav announced new promises for women. He pledged LPG cylinders at ₹500 and an increase in old-age pensions to ₹1,500. Tejashwi also assured improvements in education, healthcare, and employment, along with a grievance redressal system to address citizens’ concerns effectively.
Fresh from their ODI series win, Australia has announced its squad for the upcoming T20 series against India. All-rounder Glenn Maxwell, recovered from injury, makes his return. The squad includes Marsh (C), Abbott, Xavier, Beardman, David, Dwarshuis, Ellis, Hazlewood, Head, Inglis, Matthew, Maxwell, Owen, Philippe, Short, Stoinis and Zampa.
Union External Affairs Minister Jaishankar expressed dissatisfaction with the United Nations’ decisions, stating they no longer reflect global priorities. Speaking at the release of a postal stamp marking the UN’s 80th anniversary, he emphasized the need for peace in an age of conflict and reiterated India’s call for comprehensive UN reforms.
The ‘No Kings’ protests erupted across the US in response to executive overreach, threats to democratic norms and civil liberties, and militarised domestic deployments. Organised by a coalition of over 200 groups, protesters voiced concerns over immigration raids, suppression of dissent, mass surveillance and erosion of institutional checks.
AP CM Chandrababu held a video conference on the Kurnool bus accident. He directed immediate assistance for the families of the deceased and called for an inquiry involving transport officials from other states. The CM emphasized inspections of private buses’ fitness and safety across districts, warning of strict action if negligence is found.
Maoist party leaders are protesting the Bharat Bandh today against the government’s ‘Operation Kagar’, which they claim targets their cadres and sympathizers. The bandh has seen disruptions in several states, including road blockades and rallies, as the Maoists demand a halt to security operations and the release of detained members.
Putta Mahesh Kumar, TDP MP from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, will visit Norway from November 2 to 8, 2025. He will attend a UN Women-led conference in Oslo on gender equality and women’s empowerment, supported by the Norwegian government. The MP had received the invitation to participate in the event last month.
A private travel bus from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire early today near Kurnool. The Telangana govt has set up helplines for affected families: Srirama Chandra (Assistant Secretary) – 9912919545, and Chitti Babu (Section Officer) – 9440854433. CM Revanth Reddy has directed officials to provide all possible assistance to victims and their families.