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Solicitor-General to appear for Karnataka in bike-taxi case

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 20:32
Karnataka says HC’s decision to allow bike-taxis ignore poor safety standards of motorcycles, higher accident fatality rates, and congestion
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SHRC calls for checks on private clinics after boy’s death following tonsil surgery in Kannur

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:42
The Commission issued the directive to the Additional Chief Secretary, Health department, asking the authorities to verify the qualifications and registration of doctors and other staff working at such clinics.
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Two midnight crashes, four deaths in Ernakulam: MVD, police call for more speed cameras, night patrols

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:32
Officials say luxury cars driven at over 100 kmph on Ernakulam roads expose gaps in enforcement, from idle patrol vehicles to an underused command centre
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BJP holds nationwide protests against Congress president’s 'derogatory' remarks on PM Modi’s late father

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:26
BJP leaders and workers protested near Sena Bhawan Circle and on Rajaji Marg, close to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s residence, in Delhi
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BJP stages protest over Kharge’s comments

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:20
Addressing the gathering, BJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan criticised Mr. Kharge for his comments
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Unusual sighting of greater flamingos at Veeranam lake

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:15
Prof. Pandiyan said the birds were usually found in coastal habitats
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Maharashtra will prioritise its own interest on Telangana barrage project, says Fadnavis

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 19:14
Joint committee will be formed to do an independent study of the project’s impact
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State government relaxes norms for height restriction on non-high rise buildings

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:53
The State government has amended the Tamil Nadu Combined Development and Building Rules, 2019, relaxing height restriction on non-high rise buildings from 18.3 metres to 19.5 metres
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Tiger Shroff firing case: Custody of four accused extended till Oct 28; 11th accused remanded till Oct 31

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:30
Mumbai Crime Branch seeks to trace weapon supply, Signal communications and local support network; defence questions need for further custody
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Five shot dead in Guwahati hotel

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:22
The victims include a mother-son duo; police nab one suspect
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Kuttiadi eyes river circuit to tap tourism potential

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:12
The proposed projects include a heritage walking trail and a happiness park in Kuttiadi; birdwatching, farm tourism and a walkway at Cherandathur Chira
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VACB holds awareness session for government employees

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:08
The district will host various programmes until November 2 as part of the anti-corruption awareness campaign.
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Suspected kingpin of drug network held in Malappuram

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:06
Police say Ibrahim Badusha played a key role in the network linked to the seizure of 12.8 kg of MDMA from Coimbatore in August
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Kannur panchayat contracts: KSU vice-president challenges allegations, threatens legal action

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:03
The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than ₹12 crore awarded to the company.
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Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in ₹100-crore private schools fraud case

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 18:01
Justice V. Lakshminarayanan dismisses his advance bail plea in a case being investigated by the Chennai Central Crime Branch police
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Virtual autopsy at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital: launch likely to take time

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 17:59
The Forensic Medicine Department has submitted a detailed list of the facilities to be introduced at the hospital, including the staff to be appointed and the equipment to be installed, to the government
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Six held after alleged drug-trade groups clash at police station

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 17:57
A search of the vehicles led to the seizure of 9 grams of MDMA and 10.5 grams of ganja, say police.
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Water release from Mettur dam for irrigation suspended after about 50 days

Mon, 10/26/2026 - 17:54
Acknowledging the suspension of the release, an official says the idea is to build a comfortable storage at the dam before deciding to resume the release
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