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Mahatma Gandhi's grandson reclaims 30-acre land in US after 20-month legal battle

Times of India - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 19:00
A court in Virginia ruled in favor of Parimal Desai and Kanu Gandhi's charitable trust regarding land ownership. Gregory Black claimed ownership of the land under the adverse possession rule after 15 years. Following a legal battle, the court found that Black could not prove his exclusive possession. The court directed Black to remove his belongings and surrender possession of the land.
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J&K High Court declares imposition of water usage charges under 2010 Act in UT as ‘ultra vires’

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:52
The J&K government in 2010 passed the J&K Water Resources (Regulation and Management) Act “to generate revenue on water resources by charging for its usage from private and public units, which will include companies generating electricity in the State”
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Eight panchayats in Keralam’s Kasaragod to revive traditional surangam

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:50
The project to initially cover Kayyur-Cheemeni, Kodom-Belur, Kallar, Pallikkara, Bedadka, Puthige, Chengala and Kumbla grama panchayats
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DVAC searches premises linked to ex-Minister K.N. Nehru

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:35
The search at Mr. Nehru’s residence, carried out by a team headed by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, began around 7 a.m.
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NIA takes over probe into alleged arson attack at Kadavumbhagam synagogue in Keralam

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:32
Police cite suspected cryptocurrency payments, alleged reconnaissance videos and possible international terror links as grounds for a wider probe
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Foreign Secretary to visit Kathmandu as plans get underway for Nepal PM’s India visit

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:31
Nepal PM Balendra Shah is expected to visit Delhi by the end of the year, in what would be his first bilateral visit abroad, as he has been focused on domestic issues
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Lethal joyrides: Keralam witnesses a rise in accidents involving youngsters

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:30
The back-to-back incidents of youngsters causing deaths on roads with their speeding vehicles have raised alarm bells in the State. G. Ragesh meets the bereaved family members and law enforcement officers to discuss the worrying trend
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Tamil Nadu Assembly: The changing address of power

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:28
T.N.’s search for a new Secretariat has spanned successive governments; TVK’s latest proposal to build one near coast has revived the debate
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36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh

Hindu - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:06
Security arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPs 
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Bhutan lake outburst triggers flash flood alert along Sankosh river in Bengal

Times of India - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 18:01
Bengal forest minister Manoj Oraon issued a warning to residents near the Sankosh river. This warning follows an outburst from Shintaphu Lake in Bhutan. Residents living in Kumargram area have been advised to remain alert to rising water levels. Local authorities have begun relocating affected individuals to safer areas for their protection. An assessment of possible livestock losses is expected to take place shortly.
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Diljit Dosanjh concert: Delhi Metro services extended, traffic curbs around JLN Stadium

Times of India - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 17:27
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has arranged special services for the upcoming Diljit Dosanjh concert on Friday. Extended operating hours will be available on all lines, except for the Airport Express Line. Additional train trips will operate to manage the expected influx of approximately 70,000 spectators. QR ticket purchasing times will also be extended to accommodate visitors. Enhanced personnel will assist in regulating passenger movement at metro stations.
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BJP MP Manoj Tiwari swims in Yamuna to give ‘clean’ message

Times of India - Thu, 10/29/2026 - 16:56
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari swam in the Yamuna at Sonia Vihar, praising cleaning efforts before Chhath Puja. AAP challenged Tiwari's claims, stating the river water was heavily polluted and unsafe. Monitoring reports from DPCC indicate increased pollution levels compared to the previous year. The river's condition remains a political issue as devotees prepare for Chhath celebrations. Concerns over sewage pollution continue to arise, especially during religious festivals in Delhi.
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