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Nation

At 54th PRAGATI meeting, Modi called for greater domestic pharmaceutical production and measurable outcomes from public expenditure
Nation

PM Modi reviews Rs 16,000 crore projects across 31 states, UTs

Prime Minister assessed railway redevelopment, PM Ekta Malls and Bulk Drug Parks, stressing timely completion and stronger coordination
Family sought coordinated legal action, witness protection and thorough investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to the case
Assam

Zubeen Garg's family seeks Governor's intervention for speedy trial, stronger prosecution

Singer's wife and sister urged Assam government to challenge bail orders and oppose pending applications of key accused
Congress drew a blank as former state unit chief Madan Mohan Jha lost to Jan Suraaj's Suresh Prasad Rai
Bihar

Five sitting MLCs lose in Bihar Council polls, Jan Suraaj opens account

BJP secured three of eight seats, while Independents won two and RJD, JD(U) and Jan Suraaj bagged one each
High-speed train collision near Urda in Toledo left dozens injured as Spanish authorities launched emergency rescue operations
Nation

India issues emergency helpline after Spain train crash kills 68

Indian Embassy in Madrid urged nationals travelling on the affected trains and their relatives to contact the mission for assistance
Congress shifted October 30 programme to Kharge's residence after alleging interference in venue arrangements for anti-CEC demonstrations
Nation

‘Gyanu must go’: CJP backs INDIA bloc's November 1 rally, demands CEC's resignation

Abhijeet Dipke's outfit extended support to opposition protest over alleged voter exclusions and irregularities in electoral roll revision
Cyclone Arnab weakens over Andhra Pradesh as Odisha reports landslides, flooded roads and uprooted trees | File Image
Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Arnab weakens after killing five in Andhra Pradesh; rain alerts continue in three states

Andhra Pradesh reports five deaths and extensive crop damage as Cyclone Arnab weakens and rain alerts continue.
Yogi Adityanath government revises job screening rules, triggering debate over protest rights and eligibility | File Image
Uttar Pradesh

UP tightens government job rules over violent regime change activities, draws Opposition ire

Yogi Adityanath government revises job verification rules, drawing criticism from the Samajwadi Party and Congress
IIT Bombay plans SC-ST cell reforms and better mental health support following student protests | File Image
Maharashtra

IIT Bombay forms panels to strengthen SC-ST cell, improve hostel conditions after student’s death

IIT Bombay forms panels to improve hostel safety, mental health support and SC-ST cell functioning
BJP-JD(S) alliance swept four seats in Karnataka, while Congress defended its demand for ballot-based elections despite electoral reverses
Nation

‘Guess how many seats Congress won?’ PM Modi's jibe after MLC poll setback

Prime Minister highlighted use of ballot papers in 28 Legislative Council elections across four states as Congress failed to register a victory
Finance Minister rejected his allegations, accused him of politicising commercial matters and defended government's support for Indian industry
Nation

Rahul alleges Tata Group being 'criminally destroyed', Sitharaman hits back

Congress leader accused business leaders of remaining silent amid Tata Sons leadership dispute and promised justice for alleged wrongdoing
Discussions also covered startups, space, skilling and mobility, alongside global developments and their economic implications
Nation

Jaishankar, Austrian FM discuss stronger trade, technology and investment ties

Both ministers explored cooperation in infrastructure, education and culture during wide-ranging talks in New Delhi
Pakistan's decision forced airlines to reroute Europe-bound services through Russia, with at least 12 flights reportedly affected since the weekend
Nation

‘If there are direct India-Taiwan flights, they will fly’: MEA on Pakistan airspace ban

MEA said direct flights between India and Taiwan could operate even as Islamabad barred Taiwanese carriers under its One-China policy
Hardeep Singh Puri to contest the November 12 Rajya Sabha bypoll in Madhya Pradesh on a BJP ticket | File Image
Madhya Pradesh

BJP fields Hardeep Singh Puri for Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha bypoll on November 12

Hardeep Singh Puri gets BJP's Rajya Sabha bypoll ticket from Madhya Pradesh as his UP term nears its end

Special Reports

Neither Netanyahu's right-wing alliance nor the opposition bloc was assured of a majority, raising the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations
Special Reports

Israel votes in high-stakes election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot

Record voter turnout marked the country's first parliamentary election since the October 7 attacks, with the prime minister's political future at stake
Report says impact on food markets will emerge gradually as farmers face higher input costs, supply shortages and uncertain harvests
Special Reports

El Niño may push global food prices higher in 2027, warns report

S&P Global warns that rising fertiliser and diesel costs, coupled with extreme weather, could threaten agricultural production across major regions
Letters raising concerns over senior deputy election commissioner Maneesh Garg’s work-allocation order were sent to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, alongside the DoPT, an RTI reply has revealed
Special Reports

RTI reveals Cabinet Secretariat forwarded commissioners' letters to CEC Gyanesh Kumar

An RTI response reveals that the Cabinet Secretariat forwarded letters by election commissioners Sukhbir Sandhu and Vivek Joshi alleging misconduct by Maneesh Garg to CEC Gyanesh Kumar and the DoPT
Textiles, apparel, leather, footwear, engineering goods, gems and jewellery, agriculture, processed foods and pharmaceuticals are among the sectors identified
Special Reports

India-New Zealand FTA kicks in — which Indian sectors stand to gain?

The India-New Zealand FTA has come into force, giving Indian exports duty-free access from day one and opening opportunities in textiles, leather, engineering and services
Disaster management guidelines stress controlled entry, separate exit routes, real-time monitoring and trained personnel to prevent crowd crushes
Special Reports

19 killed in Kolkata stampede: Why do crowd crushes happen, and how can they be avoided?

Nineteen deaths at Durga Puja pandal raise questions over overcrowding, narrow exits and inadequate arrangements for managing sudden surges
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