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Govt signs MoUs with 17 institutions to expand work under 'Gyan Bharatam'
Shekhawat, in his address, said it was not just "another singing ceremony", rather a step towards "expanding the family" of the ministry, which has taken up this key mission
 "Govt signs MoUs with 17 institutions to expand work under 'Gyan Bharatam'")
Late astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar selected for Vigyan Ratna award
The government also announced eight Vigyan Shri, 14 Vigyan Yuva and one Vigyan Team awards
 "Late astrophysicist Jayant Narlikar selected for Vigyan Ratna award")
West Bengal CM orders hospitals to tighten security after molestation cases
Banerjee, who addressed a high-level meeting over the phone, directed officials to take all possible measures to prevent any recurrence of such incidents, he said
 "West Bengal CM orders hospitals to tighten security after molestation cases")
Temperature begins to dip in Delhi, air quality remains in 'poor' category
In 2023, the temperature dipped to 15.9 degrees Celsius whereas in 2024, it recorded 17.4 degrees Celsius
 "Temperature begins to dip in Delhi, air quality remains in 'poor' category")
Veteran Hindi film actor Satish Shah passes away at the age of 74
Ramesh Kadatala, who has been Shah's personal assistant for over 30 years, said the actor passed away at his residence in Bandra east in the afternoon
 "Veteran Hindi film actor Satish Shah passes away at the age of 74")
Shooting in North Carolina kills 2, critically injures several others
Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins' office said in a news release that 13 individuals were shot
 "Shooting in North Carolina kills 2, critically injures several others")
Yamuna cleaner ahead of Chhath, says Delhi minister; AAP rejects claim
The faecal coliform bacteria concentration in the Yamuna has come down to 7,900 units per 100 ml at Nizamuddin this year, from 11 lakh units per 100 ml last year, Verma said
 "Yamuna cleaner ahead of Chhath, says Delhi minister; AAP rejects claim")
Satara woman doctor suicide: Accused named in note arrested from Pune
The doctor, hailing from Beed district and posted at a government hospital, was found hanging in a hotel room in Phaltan of Satara district on Thursday night
 "Satara woman doctor suicide: Accused named in note arrested from Pune")
Cyclone likely to form over Bay of Bengal; Andhra CM alerts officials
The system is likely to continue northwestwards, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm by the morning of October 28
 "Cyclone likely to form over Bay of Bengal; Andhra CM alerts officials")
3 in 4 Delhi-NCR residents say pollution harming health already: Survey
A LocalCircles survey finds 42 per cent of people in Delhi-NCR report sore throat or cough, while 25 per cent have family members with burning eyes or headaches from pollution
 "3 in 4 Delhi-NCR residents say pollution harming health already: Survey")
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at 93 after blood infection
She suffered a stroke in 2012 and was afterwards largely absent from public life due to declining health. Her husband, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died in October 2016
 "Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at 93 after blood infection")
SIT summons 3 activists as probe into Dharmasthala burials nears end
The case originated in August 2025 when Chinnaiah, a former sanitation worker at the temple from 1995 to 2014, filed a complaint alleging the secret burial of over 200 unidentified bodies
 "SIT summons 3 activists as probe into Dharmasthala burials nears end")
Not just CPI, entire Kerala kept in dark on PM SHRI MoU: Congress leader
Congress leader Satheesan claimed that the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme MoU was signed on October 16, less than a week after the CM met PM Modi
 "Not just CPI, entire Kerala kept in dark on PM SHRI MoU: Congress leader")
Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, criticises 'overcrowded' Chhath trains to Bihar
The leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha said safe and respectable travel is a right, not a favour
 "Rahul Gandhi slams Centre, criticises 'overcrowded' Chhath trains to Bihar")
AP bus fire tragedy: Officials crack down on private buses in Telangana
The checks were carried out on buses entering Hyderabad and 54 Vehicle Check Reports (VCRs) were generated, on Saturday morning
 "AP bus fire tragedy: Officials crack down on private buses in Telangana")
Heavy rains raise levels of dams, trigger mudslides in parts of Kerala
The rains also led to minor mudslides in parts of rural areas of Thiruvananthapuram district, causing damage to homes
 "Heavy rains raise levels of dams, trigger mudslides in parts of Kerala")
Two Australian women cricketers stalked, molested in Indore; accused held
Sub-Inspector Nidhi Raghuvanshi said that the two cricketers had stepped out of their hotel and were walking towards a caf when a man on a motorcycle started following them
 "Two Australian women cricketers stalked, molested in Indore; accused held")
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT conducts searches in Ballari, Bengaluru
It is yet to be confirmed whether the seized gold was extracted from the gold-clad copper plates of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols that were sent for electroplating in 2019
 "Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT conducts searches in Ballari, Bengaluru")
Five killed, two injured as speeding car runs over pedestrians in Agra
Seven people were hit in the accident, five succumbed to their injuries while Rahul and Golu are undergoing treatment, police said.
 "Five killed, two injured as speeding car runs over pedestrians in Agra")
NHRC seeks report from FSSAI over widespread reuse of cooking oil in India
The Commission directed the FSSAI to conduct an inquiry into the allegations and submit a detailed state-wise Action Taken Report (ATR) within two weeks
 "NHRC seeks report from FSSAI over widespread reuse of cooking oil in India")