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A controversy erupted during Mysuru Dasara after SP CB Rishyanth allegedly stopped three Dalit ministers from attending the Nandi Dhwaja puja. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar intervened, allowing them to participate, amid criticism over protocol and alleged caste discrimination

Passengers protested at Maharashtra’s Hingoli railway station, halting the Bhagat Ki Kothi-Kacheguda Express for over two hours over allegations of RPF personnel assaulting a teenager and misbehaving with women. Police intervened, assured an investigation, and the train resumed its journey

A daily-wage worker survived a tiger attack in Jim Corbett National Park after colleague Ramnath struck the animal with a wooden stick. The incident highlights forest guards’ dangerous duties, wildlife conservation efforts, inadequate immediate medical access and occupational risks

  BJP worker Samir Ghosh was hacked and shot dead at his home in Malda’s English Bazar, West Bengal, on Wednesday night. Police detained one suspect and are investigating the murder amid political allegations and heightened local tensions 

A clash during Jabalpur’s Garha Dussehra procession left youth Anurag Pandey stabbed and Sub-Inspector Sanjay Gurjar injured while intervening. Police detained two accused, citing old enmity as the suspected motive, and initiated an investigation under relevant BNS provisions

  Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on Rahul Gandhi’s latest foreign trip, saying, “I am not a travel agent.” His brief response in Thiruvananthapuram left Gandhi’s travel plans unexplained while drawing attention to Tharoor’s relationship with Congress leadership 

Several houses were set ablaze in the abandoned Khoikai Kuki village in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Wednesday, triggering fresh tensions. Suspected militants carried out the attack around 5.30 am, amid ongoing ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities

Financial content creator V Harish, known as Finance With Harish, died by suicide near Chennai following alleged online harassment over his investment advisory credentials. Police are investigating his father’s complaint against YouTuber Jason Samuel and examining digital evidence

 Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Kashmir, the Northeast and Left-wing extremism-affected regions have made significant progress towards peace. He also announced a nationwide campaign to eliminate drugs and achieve a drug-free India by December 31, 2029 

Symbiosis University has placed a Nagpur professor on forced leave over allegations of inappropriate messages to a former student and urging Islamic practices. The university formed an inquiry committee, while police said no formal complaint or supporting evidence had been submitted.

The SIT probing the alleged attack on former Kerala Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station has recorded her statement and those of witnesses. The investigation was ordered to establish facts after serious charges were dropped

  Several major Durga Puja pandals across Kolkata temporarily suspended public entry following a stampede that killed 19 people and injured 25 at Chorbagan Sarbojanin. Police arrested seven people, while authorities announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe 

Areekkara Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri was selected as the new melsanthi of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, while A Damodaran Namboothiri will head the nearby Malikappuram Devi Temple. Both priests will assume their one-year tenure on November 16, ahead of the pilgrimage season

  BSP chief Mayawati praised Akash Anand for prioritising the party over family following Ashok Siddharth’s retirement from politics, ruling out Siddharth’s readmission. She announced Anand’s upcoming programmes across several states and said Ishan Anand would assist the party’s central office 

A 30-foot cockroach effigy will be burnt alongside traditional Dussehra effigies at a Delhi Ramlila event to promote cleanliness, organisers said. The move has sparked social media criticism over religious sentiments and alleged politicisation, while another committee plans to highlight counterfeit medicines 

Kolkata Police detained 12 people, including organisers and volunteers, for questioning over a stampede at the Chorebagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 people and injured 25. The West Bengal government announced compensation, government jobs and an SIT probe

  Nineteen people died and 25 were injured in a stampede at Kolkata’s Chorbagan Sarbojonin Durga Puja pandal after part of an exit gate collapsed. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced compensation, government jobs for bereaved families and free medical treatment 

  Twelve people were killed and over 25 injured after a paddy-laden truck rammed into shops near Shitla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior early Sunday. Authorities are investigating how the truck entered the restricted route during Navratri and whether negligence caused the tragedy 

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will inaugurate the permanent bench of the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in Leh. The move aims to improve access to justice for residents of remote areas facing difficult terrain, harsh weather and long journeys

Senior BJP leader Dr Sudha Yadav was sworn in as Karnataka’s 20th Governor at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. She becomes the state’s second woman Governor after VS Ramadevi, bringing extensive political experience and a background in public service

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the alleged verbal abuse of JKAS officer Beenish Wani by senior IAS officer Kumar Rajeev Ranjan. He directed the chief secretary to prevent retaliatory action and called for accountability over the incident

Differences have emerged within Kerala Congress over the CMRL-Exalogic case, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan defending a cautious legal approach against MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s demand for action against Pinarayi Vijayan. The dispute has raised questions about the party’s political consistency

At least 13 children drowned after a boat capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Vaishali district. Seven victims reportedly belonged to one family. Rescue teams are searching for missing passengers as residents protest over alleged administrative negligence

Maharashtra ATS has intensified surveillance of the network linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti, with intelligence inputs identifying around 16 handlers. Authorities allege the network recruits youths for suspicious activities and have urged citizens to remain vigilant against online radicalisation and easy-money offers