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Govt initiates process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line
The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI
 "Govt initiates process to appoint new CJI; Justice Surya Kant next in line")
SC to hear contempt plea on Oct 27 against lawyer who threw shoe at CJI
On October 6, in a shocking security breach, 71-year-old Kishore hurled a shoe towards the CJI in his courtroom, which prompted the Bar Council of India to suspend his licence with immediate effect
 "SC to hear contempt plea on Oct 27 against lawyer who threw shoe at CJI")
90% development work for Gaganyaan mission completed: Isro chief Narayanan
On August 24, Isro successfully conducted the first integrated air drop test for the Gaganyaan programme at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota
 "90% development work for Gaganyaan mission completed: Isro chief Narayanan")
4 wanted 'Sigma Gang' members killed in police encounter in Delhi's Rohini
Ranjan Pathak, Vimlesh Mahto, Manish Pathak, and Aman Thakur, wanted in multiple murders and extortion cases, were shot dead in a joint police operation in Delhi's Rohini area
 "4 wanted 'Sigma Gang' members killed in police encounter in Delhi's Rohini")
China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from Nov 9
Direct air connectivity between India, China will be restored after more than five years, starting October 26, with IndiGo resuming its flights connecting Kolkata and Guangzhou
 "China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from Nov 9")
Himalayan glacial lakes, water bodies expanded 9% over 14 years: Govt
The total inventory area of glacial lakes and water bodies increased from 5.30 lakh hectares in 2011 to 5.79 lakh hectares in 2025, it said
 "Himalayan glacial lakes, water bodies expanded 9% over 14 years: Govt")
JNU students' union elections on Nov 4; results to be declared on Nov 6
The final list of candidates will be released by 7 pm, and a press briefing with space allotment for campaigning will follow at 8 pm
 "JNU students' union elections on Nov 4; results to be declared on Nov 6")
World Bank to release another $200 mn for Amaravati capital project by Dec
Once the state government spends 75 per cent of the first tranche of loan ($207 million), it will be able to raise the next bill so that the WB would release the amount
 "World Bank to release another $200 mn for Amaravati capital project by Dec")
Prez Murmu unveils bust of ex-President KR Narayanan at Kerala Raj Bhavan
In a brief speech following the ceremony, the President said that Narayanan's life is a story of courage, perseverance, and self-belief
 "Prez Murmu unveils bust of ex-President KR Narayanan at Kerala Raj Bhavan")
More of my compositions used without my permission, Ilayaraaja tells HC
Ilayaraaja's counsel told the High court that three music companies, including Sony Music India, used his songs without authorization, per his plea
 "More of my compositions used without my permission, Ilayaraaja tells HC")
Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali
Pulmonologists and gynaecologists observed an uptick in both outpatient and inpatient visits between October 20 and 22, with pollution levels soaring well beyond safe limits
 "Respiratory issues, pregnancy complications surge in Kolkata post Diwali")
Rail services disrupted in Assam after IED blast near Kokrajhar station
Kokrajhar Senior Superintendent of Police Pushpraj Singh said there were no reports of any casualties or derailment in the incident
 "Rail services disrupted in Assam after IED blast near Kokrajhar station")
Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith wins 2025 British Academy Book Prize
Sunil Amrith's 'The Burning Earth: An Environmental History of the Last 500 Years' wins £25,000 British Academy Prize', tracing 500 years of human impact on the planet
 "Indian-origin historian Sunil Amrith wins 2025 British Academy Book Prize")
SIT arrests Sabarimala administrative officer in gold missing case
Babu, who was suspended by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) following the gold missing row, was taken into custody from his residence in Changanassery on Wednesday night
 "SIT arrests Sabarimala administrative officer in gold missing case")
Massive fire breaks out at high-rise in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area
Firefighters and civic teams rushed to the site; no casualties were reported
 "Massive fire breaks out at high-rise in Mumbai's Jogeshwari area")
Goa to enforce uniform rates, stricter rules for watersports operations
The Tourism Department, in coordination with local panchayats and the watersports associations, will enforce strict measures to curb this activity without inconveniencing tourists
 "Goa to enforce uniform rates, stricter rules for watersports operations")
Elaborate arrangements at Bihar stations to handle Chhath rush: Railways
ECR General Manager Chhatrasal Singh on Wednesday said the priority of the railways is to facilitate the smooth arrival and departure of travellers
 "Elaborate arrangements at Bihar stations to handle Chhath rush: Railways")
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' days after Diwali celebrations
Delhi-NCR continued to choke as AQI remained high, with Anand Vihar's AQI at 428; GRAP Stage-II measures remain in force amid weak winds and limited pollutant dispersion
 "Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' days after Diwali celebrations")
Court denies bail to six accused in Durgapur MBBS student rape case
Asansol-Durgapur Commissioner of Police (CP) Sunil Kumar Choudhary earlier said that police have arrested six people in connection with the Durgapur rape case
 "Court denies bail to six accused in Durgapur MBBS student rape case")
PM Modi unlikely to attend Asean summit in Malaysia; EAM to represent India
Malaysia has invited US President Donald Trump as well as leaders of several countries which are the dialogue partners of the Asean
 "PM Modi unlikely to attend Asean summit in Malaysia; EAM to represent India")