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Cyclone Arnab Leaves Six Dead
The severe storm struck Andhra Pradesh's coast, damaging power infrastructure, disrupting electricity and forcing more than 180,000 people to evacuate across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha.
CBSE Revises Class 10 Exam Rules
Students appearing for the 2028 board examinations will have five compulsory papers, while vocational skill subjects will offer an alternative in specified failure cases.
Supreme Court Flags NCLT Autonomy Crisis
The Supreme Court questioned the Ministry of Corporate Affairs' control over tribunal administration, citing staff vacancies, recruitment concerns and infrastructure problems.
Supreme Court Quashes Karnataka Recruitment Law
The court invalidates a 2022 law protecting appointments from the disputed 2011 KPSC recruitment and directs fresh hiring.
PM Modi to Release 24th PM-KISAN Instalment
More than ₹18,690 crore is scheduled to be transferred to over 9.34 crore farmers, alongside new agriculture infrastructure initiatives.
RBI Opens Cybersecurity Institute In Bhubaneswar
The new Data Centre and Cybersecurity Training Institute aim to strengthen banking infrastructure, digital resilience and expertise against emerging cyber threats.
India Hosts Major Science Innovation Conclave
ESTIC 2026 runs from October 27 to 29, bringing together scientists, industry leaders and startups across 12 emerging technology themes.
India Clears ₹2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council grants in-principle approval for military procurement, with around 82% of the proposed acquisitions planned from Indian industry.
India's Latest Headlines Cover Exams And Sports
October 23 updates span competitive examinations, India’s diplomatic outreach, Asian Para Games medals, cricket and financial markets.
India's Key Headlines Span Politics, Sports
October 23’s news roundup covers India’s diplomatic outreach, cultural heritage, para-sports achievements, cricket and major business developments.
Sachin Khilari Leads India’s Shot Put Sweep
Khilari retains his Asian Para Games title as India claims gold, silver and bronze in the men’s F46 shot put.
Rubio Visit Puts Trade and Russian Oil in Focus
The US Secretary of State's India visit centres on finalising a trade agreement, energy cooperation and discussions with Indian government and business leaders.
Centre Asks Meta to Review Content Algorithms
The government wants Facebook and Instagram to curb misleading recommendations and provide context, while digital-rights advocates warn of censorship risks.
Caller Name Display Set for November
The new telecom service aims to help users identify unknown callers without installing a separate caller-identification app.
Supreme Court Reviews Delhi Voter Re-enrolment
The court considers directions over the use of Form 6 for voters seeking restoration of names deleted during Delhi’s electoral-roll revision.
Ladakh Set for ₹3,350 Crore Projects
Five planned initiatives cover airport expansion, strategic road connectivity, hydropower, heritage preservation and village water security.
Wipro Sets October 15 Earnings Announcement
The IT services company will announce its September-quarter results after market hours, followed by a management conference call.
Ladakh Set for New Airport and Road Connectivity
Five projects worth ₹3,350 crore will strengthen air travel, strategic road access, renewable energy, heritage conservation and water security across Ladakh.
IDBI Bank Stake Sold for ₹52,878 Crore
The Cabinet approves Fairfax's bid for a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank, while the government and LIC will retain minority holdings pending regulatory clearance.
Disability Pension Rules Relaxed, Assistance Increased
The Union Cabinet revises disability-pension eligibility, lowers the benchmark disability threshold to 40% and raises monthly central assistance under the national social assistance programme.
Railway Employees to Get ₹17,951 Bonus
The Cabinet approves a 78-day productivity-linked bonus for 11.4 lakh eligible non-gazetted railway employees at a total cost of ₹2,009.61 crore.
Cabinet Extends Social Assistance Scheme
The Centre approves ₹53,428 crore for five years, revises disability-pension eligibility and renames the national welfare programme and its sub-schemes.
Fairfax Wins Approval for IDBI Bank Stake
The Cabinet approves a ₹52,878-crore bid for a 60.72% stake in IDBI Bank, marking a major step in the bank's strategic sale.
Retail Inflation Rises to 5.54% in September
Food inflation climbs to 7.74% as rising vegetable prices push up household costs, with rural inflation outpacing urban price pressures.
India Smartphone Shipments Face Sharp Decline
Rising memory-chip costs and higher handset prices are squeezing demand, with India's smartphone shipments projected to fall around 20% year-on-year in Q3 2026.
Kainchi Dham Considers Daily Visitor Cap
Uttarakhand officials are considering a limit of 20,000–25,000 devotees daily and mandatory registration to manage overcrowding and traffic congestion.
Punjab Anti-Drug Activist Shot Dead
Parvinder Singh Jhota was killed during a confrontation at a Mansa medical store over alleged drug sales, with the incident captured on Facebook Live.
Delhi Police Files FIRs Over INDIA Bloc March
Two cases have been registered over alleged barricade damage and graffiti during the Opposition's march to the Supreme Court against electoral roll revisions.
PM Launches Tamil Nadu Projects Worth ₹13,000 Crore
Narendra Modi inaugurates Chennai Metro Phase II stretch and advances transport, port, railway and research infrastructure projects across Tamil Nadu.
India Inflation Hits 5.54%, Raising Rate Hike Concerns
Retail inflation accelerated in September as food prices climbed and weak monsoon conditions and higher energy costs added pressure, strengthening expectations of further RBI interest rate increases.
Neeraj’s Javelin Helps Rohit Win Bronze
Rohit Yadav won Asian Games javelin bronze with an 84.35-metre throw using a signed javelin gifted by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra.
Nana Patekar Dies at 75
The veteran actor died in Goa after a cardiac arrest, leaving behind a celebrated career spanning Hindi and Marathi cinema, theatre and filmmaking.
Telangana SIR Faces Form 7 Controversy
Election officials have raised concerns over unsigned and pre-printed voter-deletion applications allegedly being submitted in bulk during the electoral-roll revision.
Telangana SIR Faces Form 7 Controversy
Election officials have raised concerns over unsigned and pre-printed voter-deletion applications allegedly being submitted in bulk during the electoral-roll revision.
ECI Rejects Opposition MPs Meeting Demand
The Election Commission said the proposed Parliament Annexe meeting did not follow its established protocol and offered to receive the memorandum through a senior official.
Delhi Police Issues Rules for Protest Coverage
Journalists have been advised to carry visible identification, avoid obstructing police operations and maintain a safe distance during tense situations.
Mohan Yadav Flags Ladli Behna Cost
The Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister called the flagship women’s welfare scheme a costly financial commitment while saying support for beneficiaries would continue.
Bengal Tribunal Delays Leave Voters in Limbo
Nearly 19,000 voters in Nandigram and Rejinagar face missing the bypolls as appeals against electoral-roll deletions remain pending.
Bengal SIR Tribunals Flag EC Portal Problems
Tribunal judges say technical limitations are hindering notices, hearings and restoration of voters deleted during the electoral-roll revision.
SC Says Form 6 Changes Not Court Approved
CJI Surya Kant says the Supreme Court did not approve modifications to the voter-registration form and wants to know who made the changes.
Supreme Court Rejects Interim CEC Suspension Plea
The court issued notice to the Centre, Election Commission and officials while examining allegations that key SIR decisions were taken unilaterally.
Supreme Court Demands Tougher Delhi Policing
The court told Delhi Police to focus on preventing sexual crimes, intensify surveillance and ensure women feel safe in public spaces even at night.
Gadkari Approves ₹508 Crore Bengal Highway Upgrade
The project will strengthen and selectively widen 148.30 km of NH-14 and NH-114 in West Bengal’s Birbhum district.
India Reviews GST Powers, Ram Mandir Probe
The government is considering changes to GST arrest powers, while an expanded SIT will investigate the Ram Mandir donation case as India concludes its Asian Games campaign.
India Defeats Malaysia to Retain Hockey Gold
India beat Malaysia 5–1 in the 2026 Asian Games men’s hockey final, successfully defending their title and securing direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Aman Sehrawat Wins Historic Asian Games Gold
Aman Sehrawat defeated reigning world champion Han Chong-Song of North Korea 11–7 to win gold in men’s 57kg freestyle wrestling at the 2026 Asian Games.
CBI Chargesheets RCom in ₹3,750 Crore Case
The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Reliance Communications, two former Reliance ADA Group executives and a former LIC investment chief over alleged financial wrongdoing linked to a ₹1,500 crore debenture investment.
Amazon Now Expands Reach to 120 Cities
Amazon has doubled its ultra-fast delivery service footprint across India in two weeks, expanding to more than 120 cities ahead of the festive shopping season.
NABKISAN Raises ₹180 Crore Through WASH Bond
NABKISAN has listed India’s first social bond dedicated exclusively to water, sanitation and hygiene, with proceeds earmarked for rural and underserved communities.