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Low-pressure set to intensify into depression, reach Andhra coast by Nov 2

IMD says the system near Andaman and Nicobar Islands is moving west-north-westwards and may intensify into a depression within 12 hours; impact on Odisha remains unclear

Odisha launches search for 12 missing after rain-triggered landslide

170 personnel from NDRF, ODRAF and Special Operation Group deployed in Ganjam district; 13 villagers escaped while one of the 13 initially reported missing has been traced

Plea in SC seeks to verify Ram temple stands on land adjudicated in dispute

Petition seeks independent demarcation of the premises, including exact boundaries, coordinates and extent of land covered by the 2019 Ayodhya verdict

Panchayats to provide land for EV charging stations in rural areas

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has signed an MoU with CESL to develop charging and battery swapping facilities on Panchayat land, creating recurring revenue opportunities for rural local bodies

2 foreign nationals die of suspected electrocution in Bengaluru hotel pool

A German airline crew member and an IBM project manager were among those killed; two others injured while attempting to rescue them are out of danger

Traffic curbs in Delhi for INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on Nov 1

Additional traffic personnel will be deployed across the Central Range to regulate vehicular movement, guide commuters to designated parking areas and prevent congestion around the venue

President Murmu pays tribute to Sardar Patel on 151st birth anniversary

Calling Patel a leading figure in India's freedom struggle and an architect of modern India, Murmu recalled his role in nation's unification and the establishment of a strong administrative system

National Unity Day: BJP pays tribute to Sardar Patel on birth anniversary

Amit Shah described Patel as the architect of modern India, crediting his role in integrating princely states, establishing the All India Services and leading farmers' movements in Kheda and Bardoli

Isro's GSLV successfully places NVS-03 satellite into 'designated' orbit

The GSLV mission placed the second-generation navigation satellite into its designated orbit, restoring NavIC to 4 operational satellites and strengthening India's indigenous navigation

Rahul Gandhi attacks govt on IDBI bank sale row; FM Sitharaman hits back

Congress leader backs bank employees, questions privatisation; finance minister defends disinvestment, citing revival under NDA

Gold pulls forex reserves down for seventh straight week to $719.8 billion

India's foreign exchange reserves declined $1.3 billion to $719.8 billion in the week ended October 23 as a $2.7 billion fall in gold reserves offset gains in foreign currency assets

Expansionary policy not useful amid inflation risks, says Ashok Lahiri

NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Ashok Lahiri warned against a knee-jerk expansionary policy response amid rising global inflation, El Nino risks and uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz

NITI Aayog plans to organise national leadership workshop for bureaucrats

November 17 workshop to focus on governance lessons from key public missions and building a future-ready civil service

Look into claims of bulk submission of Form 7 in UP SIR: SC to poll body

Supreme Court asks the Election Commission to investigate alleged misuse of bulk Form 7 applications during the voter roll revision in Uttar Pradesh and take corrective action

Partially explored coal mines to get upfront payment waiver benefit

The coal ministry has extended the upfront payment waiver to partially explored coal blocks where successful bidders undertake underground mining exclusively, to encourage investment

Govt mandates at least 1-year residual shelf life for imported drugs

The Health Ministry has replaced the 60 per cent residual shelf-life requirement with a fixed 12-month minimum for most imported drugs, aiming to ease imports and reduce wastage

Population Census to be held from Jan 25 to Feb 28, 2027, with exceptions

The population census will run from January 25 to February 28, 2027, in most parts of India, with self-enumeration from January 10-24 and a revisional round from March 1-5.

Pilot, all five pilgrims killed in Badrinath-Dehradun helicopter crash

Six people, including the pilot, die after a helicopter operated by Trans Bharat Aviation crashes near Joshimath; AAIB to investigate as the operator's fleet is grounded

FM cites World Bank poverty gains, says govt committed to inclusive growth

Citing World Bank data, Sitharaman said 496 million people moved above the $4.20-a-day poverty line between 2011-12 and 2023-24, reaffirming the government's focus on inclusive growth.

Odisha govt cancels Vedanta's land allotment citing non-utilisation

Idco cancelled the lease for 28.8 acres of land allotted in Jharsuguda district as it was found without any permanent structures during an inspection