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India has sufficient stock of over 8 lakh tonnes of masoor lentils despite ongoing diplomatic tensions with Canada, a major supplier. Government officials confirm stable prices at Rs 90/kg and continued availability of subsidized lentils under the Bharat brand in retail markets, ensuring no disruption for consumers.

Navi Mumbai police, in coordination with Haryana Police, arrested Sukhbir Singh alias Sukha in Panipat. He allegedly was hired by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to kill actor Salman Khan at his Panvel farmhouse. Sukha and other gang members conducted reconnaissance of the location since February.

Canada has not acted on India's extradition requests for criminals and extremists, including those involved in fraud, drug dealing, domestic violence, and terrorism. Despite India's efforts and shared evidence, Canada's leniency has turned it into a 'safe haven' for these individuals.

Legislator cites ‘back pain’ for not standing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, held responsible for the October 7 massacre. Netanyahu emphasized the mission's continued priority of rescuing hostages. U.S. President Biden praised the action, recognizing Sinwar's elimination as significant for global security.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced that all ST residential schools and Raichur University will be renamed after Maharishi Valmiki to honor his legacy. During Valmiki Jayanti celebrations, he highlighted Valmiki's contributions and criticized the BJP for not implementing SC Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan policies despite being in power.

UP BJP MLA Brajbhushan Rajput was surprised when a fuel station employee in Mahoba requested his assistance in finding a bride. The staffer, earning Rs 6,000 monthly and owning 13 bighas of land, asked for help based on his vote for Rajput. The MLA promised to assist.

CJI Chandrachud-led Bench upheld cut-off date of March 25, 1971, for entry into Assam and granting citizenship as correct; AASU, signatory of Assam Accord, described the verdict as victory of Assam movement

By inducting Arti Singh Rao and Shruti Choudhry, BJP aimed to placate key figures but excluded favorites like Savitri Jindal and Shakti Rana Sharma. The party also overlooked significant candidates from the GT Road belt and newcomers like Suneel Sangwan.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that starting from 2025, the JEE Main exam will revert to its pre-pandemic format, discontinuing the optional question format in Section B. Students will be required to answer all 5 mandatory numerical questions per subject. The application process for the first phase of JEE Main-2025 will commence soon.

The entry of online autos has affected the patronage of autos that operate from stands, says drivers’ union leader

Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju said the campaign was a timely and much-needed step toward safeguarding Indian citizens from the growing threat of online scams

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant, Ashutosh Chorasia from Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide in his PG room in Kota. He had been receiving treatment for a neurological disorder. This is the 15th student suicide in Kota this year. Ashutosh left behind notes to his parents and cousin, detailing his struggles.

Anant Ambani threw an extravagant birthday party for his wife, Radhika Merchant, on October 16, celebrating in style with a host of Bollywood celebrities in Mumbai. The grand celebration was a star-studded affair attended by stars such as Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Khushi Kapoor alongside friends and family. The guest list included other prominent personalities like Aryan Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and cricket legend MS Dhoni.

Indian Railways has halved the advance reservation period for tickets from 120 to 60 days, effective November 1. Aimed at reducing ticket blocking and cancellations, this move follows a review of reservation trends. Currently, about 21% of reservations are canceled, and 4%-5% of passengers do not show up for their journey, leading to frauds and illegal ticket accommodations.

In Bihar's Siwan and Saran districts, 27 people have died in a suspected spurious liquor case. The administration confirmed 20 deaths in Siwan and seven in Saran. Authorities have arrested 13 individuals, with many victims still hospitalized. CM Nitish Kumar has called for strict action against those responsible.