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Baba Siddique case: Police custody of nine accused extended till Oct 26
Main shooter Shivkumar Gautam as well as key accused Shubham Lonkar and Mohammed Zeeshan Akhtar are currently on the run. A lookout circular (LoC) has been issued against the three
 "Baba Siddique case: Police custody of nine accused extended till Oct 26")
Over 25 domestic, international flights receive bomb threats on Friday
An IndiGo spokesperson on Friday said 7 of its flights, including 6E 87 from Kozhikode to Dammam, got security-related alerts
 "Over 25 domestic, international flights receive bomb threats on Friday")
10 Indians per hour caught at US borders; over 90,000 arrested in FY24
Despite increased security, the allure of the US remains strong for Indians, especially Gujaratis, with over 90,000 illegal entry attempts recorded in FY24, averaging 10 arrests per hour
 "10 Indians per hour caught at US borders; over 90,000 arrested in FY24")
Delhi AQI dips: 22% of people plan to travel in Nov to avoid health risks
Delhi air quality: The upcoming Diwali festival and ongoing stubble burning crisis in Haryana and Punjab could push AQI levels beyond 500, breaching the hazardous 'severe' category
 "Delhi AQI dips: 22% of people plan to travel in Nov to avoid health risks")
Diwali 2024 bank holiday: When are banks closed for festive days? View list
With Diwali 2024 approaching, many banks nationwide will close on specific days to celebrate Diwali and following days. Bank holidays will vary from state to region. Diwali will fall on Oct 31
 "Diwali 2024 bank holiday: When are banks closed for festive days? View list")
What's behind JNU's last-minute cancellation of Israel-Palestine seminar?
A report said that the university cancelled the seminars without offering a detailed reason. Insiders indicate concerns over potential campus protests influenced the decision
 "What's behind JNU's last-minute cancellation of Israel-Palestine seminar?")
Diwali fireworks and air pollution: How to protect your respiratory health
Pollutants emitted by crackers may last in the air for day, troubling people with respiratory issues
 "Diwali fireworks and air pollution: How to protect your respiratory health")
Delhi riots case: Expeditiously hear Sharjeel Imam bail plea, says SC
A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and S C Sharma said it was not inclined to entertain the plea
 "Delhi riots case: Expeditiously hear Sharjeel Imam bail plea, says SC")
Govt to pay full salary to doctors purusing PG course, says CM Sukhu
Earlier, a Cabinet decision had reduced the salary to 40 per cent for those on study leave
 "Govt to pay full salary to doctors purusing PG course, says CM Sukhu")
President Murmu bats for technology in medical sector for welfare of people
She also said medical professionals will play a decisive role in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat' by 2047
 "President Murmu bats for technology in medical sector for welfare of people")
MCD allots Rs 2.4 crore to tackle air pollution as Delhi's AQI plummets
Delhi pollution: As many as 12 city zones will receive Rs 20 lakh to ramp up dust control measures, activate water sprinklers, and deploy additional personnel
 "MCD allots Rs 2.4 crore to tackle air pollution as Delhi's AQI plummets")
Heavy rainfall hits multiple regions in Kerala, IMD issues orange alert
Heavy rainfall over multiple regions in Kerala led to waterlogging, disrupted road traffic, and widespread inconvenience
 "Heavy rainfall hits multiple regions in Kerala, IMD issues orange alert")
Farooq Abdullah urges Pakistan to stop violence, form friendship with India
Abdullah appealed to Pakistan to stop the violence and find a way to form a friendship with India.
 "Farooq Abdullah urges Pakistan to stop violence, form friendship with India")
PM to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4800 cr in Gujarat on Oct 28
Prime Minister will inaugurate various projects of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) worth over Rs 2800 crore
 "PM to inaugurate development projects worth Rs 4800 cr in Gujarat on Oct 28")
Enough evidence for PMLA case against Sachin Waze, others: Special court
By filing such an application, Waze admits to be privy to the offence allegedly committed by the accused, special court judge hearing cases pertaining to PMLA, stated in the order passed on October 23
 "Enough evidence for PMLA case against Sachin Waze, others: Special court")
Centre doubles loan limit under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to Rs 20 lakh
Guarantee coverage of PMMY loans up to Rs 20 lakh will be provided under the Credit Guarantee Fund for Micro Units (CGFMU)
 "Centre doubles loan limit under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana to Rs 20 lakh")
Journalists no longer need law degrees to cover Supreme Court, CJI rules
This change aims to broaden the scope for journalists without legal backgrounds, empowering more voices to report on India's top court
 "Journalists no longer need law degrees to cover Supreme Court, CJI rules")
This is right time to join India's growth story, PM tells German biz forum
He also said the confidence that Germany has expressed in India's skilled manpower is amazing
 "This is right time to join India's growth story, PM tells German biz forum")
'No casualties' reported during cyclone Dana, says Odisha CM Majhi
Several roads were blocked in the area after trees were uprooted following strong winds and heavy downpours
 "'No casualties' reported during cyclone Dana, says Odisha CM Majhi")
President Droupadi Murmu arrives in Chhattisgarh on two-day visit
This is the second visit of Murmu to Chhattisgarh after assuming charge as President in July 2022