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Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Kerala on Kerala Piravi, praising their achievements in healthcare, education, entrepreneurship and science. Chief Minister VD Satheesan marked the state's seven decades, emphasising compassionate governance, inclusive development and opportunities for future progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Haryana on Foundation Day, praising their contributions to agriculture, sports, defence, education and industry. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini thanked Modi, highlighting the state's development and commitment to achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047

The Samajwadi Party won five of 11 Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council seats, while the BJP secured six. SP leaders called the results a sign of changing public sentiment ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, highlighting victories in Varanasi

Self-styled godman Asaram has been booked by Jodhpur police for allegedly failing to return to Central Jail before his medical parole deadline. The Supreme Court rejected his extension plea, and police are investigating his delayed surrender following hospital treatment

The Madras High Court ruled that non-Hindus entering Agamic temples must affirm reverence for the deity and follow established customs. The court directed authorities to enforce temple entry rules strictly, cautioning against political displays that undermine religious traditions

The Centre has deployed a high-level team to investigate the death of a 19-month-old cheetah at Kuno National Park after five firearm pellets were recovered from its body. Madhya Pradesh authorities have also formed a Special Task Force

The Kerala High Court permitted a couple expecting a baby with a non-lethal form of skeletal dysplasia to hand over the child to the Child Welfare Committee after birth. The court relied on a medical board's recommendation against terminating the pregnancy

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Kashmiri Pandit activist Rakesh Handoo in Haryana over alleged threat letters warning community employees against returning to the Valley. Booked under UAPA and cyber-related charges, he remains under investigation as authorities seek to establish the motive

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Etawah arrested a 17-year-old girl and her 21-year-old boyfriend for allegedly murdering her father after sedating him. The accused allegedly concealed his body in a trunk before fleeing. Police recovered suspected murder weapons and evidence

A massive fire gutted around 40 shops at Shiv Market near Jammu Railway Station, causing extensive property damage but no reported casualties. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit triggered the blaze, which firefighters brought under control after more than five hours

Vehicles in Rahul Gandhi’s convoy collided on the Purvanchal Expressway while he was travelling to Sultanpur for a defamation case hearing. The Lok Sabha Opposition Leader was safe, with no major injuries reported, and the convoy soon resumed its journey

 Pramoda Devi Wadiyar criticised Mysuru Dussehra 2026 arrangements, alleging poor coordination, police interference and disruption of royal family rituals. She proposed shifting the Sri Chamundeshwari Ammanavaru’s Ambari procession to Rathotsava day and reserving Palace premises for customary ceremonies. 

Two cheetahs killed two cattle calves near a house in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, triggering concern among villagers working in fields at night. Kuno National Park officials urged residents not to panic and report sightings, assuring compensation for livestock losses 

  Two people died after building slabs collapsed during construction at Milan Garden in Delhi’s Harsh Vihar area. Rescue teams from Delhi Police, Fire Service, NDRF and Civil Defence cleared debris, while ministers Kapil Mishra and Ashish Sood visited the site 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary aerial display. He inaugurated an Arvind Limited garment manufacturing unit expected to boost employment, particularly for women, and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s textile industry

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, praised public efforts towards cleanliness and water conservation. He highlighted the revival of Uttarakhand’s Heval River through rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and tree plantation, urging collective environmental responsibility 

Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures for the first time this season, while Srinagar registered 2.9 degrees Celsius. Fresh snowfall, chilly mornings and autumn colours signal winter’s approach, attracting tourists to the Valley

A museum near Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand preserves life-sized taxidermied tigers, leopards and other wildlife that died naturally or in human-animal conflicts. The exhibits aim to educate visitors, especially children, about wildlife conservation and coexistence

  Nine days of rainfall boosted Chennai’s drinking water reserves by 984.98 million cubic feet, taking combined storage to 5,470.66 mcft. The six reservoirs now hold 41.38 per cent of capacity, with Red Hills recording the largest increase 

Adani Group dismissed social media claims linking it to tree felling near Maharashtra’s Bhimashankar Temple, saying it has no projects nearby. Separately, Adani Enterprises reported planting over 1.6 million trees across 568 hectares at its Chhattisgarh mining site 

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an eight-foot sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his Odisha visit. Featuring the Konark Wheel and RBI Data Centre, it highlights Odisha’s cultural heritage and India’s digital infrastructure development 

Intelligence inputs warn that drug cartels may attempt to incite violence across Northeast India to disrupt security operations and revive narcotics smuggling routes. Recent NCB seizures, including Yaba tablets worth Rs 50 crore, have intensified concerns ahead of Manipur’s 2027 elections

Kolkata Police arrested Babu Majumdar, the second accused in the misleading announcement that triggered panic and a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal on October 17. Investigators suspect the announcement may have been made at someone else’s instructions 

Mumbai Crime Branch is investigating a suspected network linked to the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff’s car. Three men were arrested in Haryana, while another woman was detained for questioning. Police are probing alleged conspiracy, funding, weapons and gang connections