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President Murmu inaugurates Simhastha Kumbh preparations in Nashik

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:14
Along with President Droupadi Murmu, the ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar, among other ministers of the State
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Census 2027: What are the new questions, and how are enumerators being trained? | Explained

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 03:08
As Uttar Pradesh and three other poll-bound States — Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab — prepare to launch the second phase of Census 2027 on December 1, field trainers are briefing about 34 lakh enumerators on 40 questions that will require longer, more sensitive interviews and digital data entry, including caste, religion, Aadhaar access and parents’ details
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Maharashtra FDA issues order to curb sale, repackaging of expired food items

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 02:57
Speaking at a press conference in October 30, Mr. Mundhe says that instead of destroying stale and expired food items properly, they are being “disposed of only on paper.” These goods are brought back after being repacked by some agents and then sold to citizens. In some cases, even the production dates are being manipulated
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News In Frames: Velvety crimson is Kashmir’s treasure

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 02:29
Deeply rooted in Kashmir’s culinary heritage, the cockscomb flower lends a rich red hue to traditional cuisine; the petals, which are sun-dried and preserved for year-round use, serve as an indispensable ingredient in wazwan
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3 killed in gunfight between rival groups in Manipur's Noney

Sun, 11/01/2026 - 01:54
Meanwhile, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki community, strongly condemned the killing of the three youths
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In Punjab, the highway to 2027

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 23:20
The drug menace in Punjab has stayed at the centre of political and social attention over the past decade or more. With the killing of anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota, public emotions are running high. Political parties are hoping to capitalise on this, with the Assembly election due in early 2027, finds Vikas Vasudeva
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IIT Bombay student death: Parents seek CBI investigation

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 22:56
The petition alleged that police had failed to probe the case with the seriousness it merits and, hence, sought the probe to be monitored by a retired judge
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IOA’s election Code of Conduct bars criticism of ‘private life’ of candidates, publicity

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 21:39
The election to pick 10 members of the Athletes' Commission of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) will be held on November 3, while the polls to choose eight SOMs will be held on November 9
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In his first visit, BJP’s Bihar in-charge Harish Dwivedi stresses on strengthening the party

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:58
Dwivedi gave guidance on strengthening the organisation through regular meetings and effective public outreach campaigns
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Madras High Court Advocates Association challenges 1965 Union Cabinet decision to continue English as common language for Supreme Court and all High Courts

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:57
Says, the 1965 decision came to its notice only in 2025 pursuant to details obtained by a lawyer under the Right to Information Act, 2005
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Cut in physical education teacher-student ratio in Keralam schools unlikely to make a difference

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:27
Teachers say that a large majority of schools don’t even have these posts
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Akhilesh pitches Gorakhpur vs Kashi narrative, eyes inroads among Brahmins, business community

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:27
Akhilesh Yadav is attempting to make inroads among Brahmins and the Bania community by accusing the Chief Minister and his regime of being anti-Brahmins and Banias
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Kochi Corporation Council divided over bringing vending bunks under Street Vendors Act

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:01
Differences surfaced when renewal of licences for bunks came up for discussion at the council meeting; Mayor calls for special meeting with representatives of bunk operators, street vendors
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Ernakulam District Literacy Mission to launch three projects

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 20:00
The projects, which are expected to begin in November, to focus on bringing more people into the fold of literacy
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Keralam needs strong security shield to combat cybercrimes, says Home Minister Chennithala

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 19:58
Plans are afoot to begin cyber defence centres in 250 degree colleges in the State to step up vigilance against cybercrimes
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HMT brings out new ‘Kannadiga’ watch collection for Karnataka

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 19:57
These watches have Kannada numericals, a Gandabherunda emblem, a yellow-red Kannada flag and the series name “HMT Kannadiga”, in Kannada letters.
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Cochin Cancer Research Centre ​will be ​developed into centre of ​excellence​, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 19:57
A comprehensive development plan for the next five years will be prepared and implemented in phases, says CM
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How to say ‘how are you?’ in your hyper-local lingo?

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 19:56
KDA Chairman Purushottama Bilimale says there are more than two lakh hyperlocal words that are used in everyday conversations but not documented
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P&T residents threaten blockade of ministers as protest enters 100th day

Sat, 10/31/2026 - 19:55
78 families demand immediate rehabilitation, citing dilapidated condition of the flats at Mundamveli; protest committee says there has been no progress, apart from the announcement of VACB probe into alleged corruption in construction
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