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Devaswom employees front flags serious lapses in Sabarimala season preps
The union points out that delays raise suspicions of a planned attempt by vested interests to tarnish government’s image. They notes that decisions causing massive financial impacts such as shutting down current revenue sources while dramatically increasing unnecessary expenses are currently being executed by the board
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Puppet has to go but puppeteer pair must be held accountable too: Congress
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asserted that the CEC and everyone else involved in "criminal assault on democracy" will be held accountable
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SIR: No inquiry yet into bulk Form-7 submissions targeting minority voters
Directions have been given to EROs to take action as per law against those who knowingly make false statements or declarations in writing while filling forms such as Form-7; this follows a protest by Chief Minister on October 1
Categories: National News
Karnataka hikes Asian Games medal cash awards; gold medallists to get ₹1 crore
For the first time, the government has also sanctioned a ₹5 lakh incentive for each of the 20 Karnataka athletes who qualified for and participated in the Asian Games
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What caused thunderstorms during onset of 2024 southwest monsoon in Karnataka? Study reveals
Bengaluru seeing the most intense activity, recording 111.1 mm of rain on June 3, 2024.
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Supreme Court agrees to hear urgently Punjab’s plea against CBI probe linked to CM Mann’s office
The allegations raised by the ED against public servants and private individuals linked to the AAP government include corruption in transfers and postings, policy manipulation, cash for tenders, and other serious irregularities
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Maharashtra SIR: CEO gets 6.24 lakh forms for new voters, corrections after draft rolls publication
Pune recorded the highest number of forms at 56,605, as the claims and objections period for the Special Intensive Revision has been extended to October 12
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SEC allots free, common symbols to three parties for MPTC and ZPTC elections
The allotment of ‘bat’, ‘battery torch’ and ‘gas cylinder’ to JSSP, BCYP and RPC-S is a one-time facility and the parties are not automatically eligible to be given the same symbol in subsequent ordinary / casual elections, the SEC says in its Symbol Order
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Police can break bones but not satyagraha: Rahul Gandhi slams police 'brutalities' against students
"We will pursue every legal route against the officers responsible, in Kerala, in Rajasthan and in the courts. Brutality by Amit Shah's Delhi Police will not go unchecked," the LoP said
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Escalation in hostilities in West Asia deeply worrying: India tells UNSC
India reiterated the need for immediate de-escalation and the resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy
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India raises windfall tax on petrol, cuts duty on diesel
The export duty on petrol was raised to ₹2.5 ($0.0263) per litre from ₹0.5 per litre, while the duty on diesel exports was cut to ₹8.5 per litre from ₹16 per litre, effective October 16, the order said.
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CJP Tiranga march LIVE | Delhi Police allows flag-waving by select group, urges public to stay away
The Delhi High Court refused to restrain the CJP from holding the proposed 'Tiranga Lehrao' protest in the national capital
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CJP Tiranga rally: Movement around Connaught place likely to be affected, says Delhi Traffic police
New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Thursday (October 15, 2026) announced that Central Park in Connaught Place would remain closed to the public on October 16 and 17 for “administrative reasons”
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Actor Imran Khan to move HC against notice asking him to leave country for taking part in protest
In the draft petition, the actor has termed the "leave India" directive "drastic" and argued that no provision under the current law or statutory rules prohibits an OCI cardholder from participating in a peaceful protest
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Dining out: how safe is the food on your plate?
The rapid expansion of restaurants, food courts, and online delivery services has transformed Visakhapatnam’s dining culture. However, behind this convenience lies a major concern—food safety. Recent inspections across several restaurants in the city have repeatedly exposed stale ingredients, rotten meat, and unhygienic kitchens. As consumer complaints rise, Harish Gilai writes how the enforcement machinery is struggling to keep pace to enforce stricter hygiene standards
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The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam
Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralam’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels
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Mysuru Dasara: When tradition meets novelty
Dasara has gradually evolved from a palace-centric celebration into a multi-venue festival encompassing culture, entertainment, youth engagement, and tourism. The inclusion of Kambala this year has brought in new questions, writes Laiqh A. Khan
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Maharashtra FDA resolves 72% of 13,857 complaints in three months; AI filters out over 11,000 invalid submissions
Pune records highest number of grievances, while complaints against dark stores and quick-commerce platforms rise
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