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SC issues notice to Kerala Congress office bearers over post targeting CJI

The Court said judicial independence is not a matter of political convenience, warning that freedom of expression cannot be used to intimidate the judiciary or interfere with administration of justice

Cyclone Murasu: Andhra Pradesh CM pegs preliminary damage at ₹1,919 crore

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said at least eight people had died in cyclone-related incidents, while crops across 1.4 lakh hectares were damaged, affecting over 1.8 lakh farmers

Cyclone Murasu: 7 TN fishermen dead after boat capsizes off Andhra coast

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu said two fishermen remain missing after the boat capsized amid adverse weather conditions linked to severe cyclonic storm Murasu. Search operations have been intensified

Poor don't generate pollution, but suffer due to big cars, vehicles: SC

The Supreme Court said the poor are among the worst affected by pollution despite not contributing to it, flagging vehicular emissions as a major cause of Delhi-NCR's worsening air quality

X tells Delhi High Court IFF, SFLC takedown notices were sent by impostor

After X clarified that the notices were issued by an impostor and assured the court that the accounts would not be taken down, the Delhi High Court disposed of the petitions

Armed forces prepare to absorb thousands of Agniveer cadets

Government extends Agniveer service by two years, offering more recruits a chance to continue in the armed forces

Bengaluru airport road faces 18 months of curbs: What commuters must know

Traffic on Bengaluru's airport-bound Ballari Road will face restrictions for 18 months as the BDA begins work on a four-lane elevated corridor, with commuters advised to take alternative routes

Chawri Bazar building collapse: Rescue operation enters second day

The three-storey building in Gali Sitara near Chawri Bazar Metro station collapsed on Thursday morning. Rescue teams have pulled out four people, while locals rescued four others

Maharashtra FDA seizes food stock worth ₹63.45 crore ahead of Diwali

The FDA inspected 9,667 food establishments across Maharashtra and issued 4,603 notices directing them to improve food safety standards

Burst green crackers, stick to fixed hours: Delhi govt appeals to citizens

Green crackers can be burst only from 6 am to 7 am and 8 pm to 10 pm on both days. Firecrackers are banned within 300 metres of hospitals, schools and other silence zones

Delhi under thick smog as AQI remains in 'very poor' category at 389

Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 465, followed by RK Puram at 443, ITO at 422, Firoz Shah Road at 420 and India Gate at 403, while Anand Vihar and Akshardham stood at 359

Delhi traffic advisory: Diversions around Anand Vihar ISBT till November 15

The curbs will remain in place from November 5 to 15 to manage festive-season crowds. Commuters heading towards NH-24, Sarai Kale Khan and Barapulla have been advised to take an alternate route

Govt eases bidding norms for critical minerals, launches fresh auctions

The government has reduced the minimum number of technically qualified bidders from three to two as it launches auctions for 20 critical mineral blocks and 14 exploration licences

West Bengal unveils new investment policy, offers up to 120% assistance

The policy offers enhanced incentives for priority-sector investments, but excludes an estimated ₹50,000 crore backlog of industrial incentives promised under previous regimes

May form panel to review UGC equity rules: Centre to Supreme Court

Centre tells Supreme Court it is considering a committee to review UGC's 2026 equity regulations amid concerns over grievance redressal rights for general-category students

Poll-bound states have higher representation in India's defence forces

Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand account for a significant share of defence personnel, as the government's Agnipath overhaul draws criticism ahead of Assembly elections

Rajasthan's mobile veterinary scheme benefits over 6.8 million livestock

Over 16.8 lakh animals receive doorstep treatment, while 98% of beneficiaries rate the services as good, says state minister

PM Modi hails para-athletes after India's best-ever Para Asiad show

India recorded its best-ever Asian Para Games performance in Japan, with 97 athletes winning 114 medals, including 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze.

24-hour deadline to produce accused starts from detention, not arrest: SC

Supreme Court says the 24-hour deadline to produce an accused before a magistrate begins from detention, not formal arrest, and any custody beyond the limit is illegal

Delhi AQI may turn severe on Diwali, worsen further after festival: Experts

Delhi's AQI is forecast to turn severe from November 6, with firecracker emissions, stubble burning and weakening winds likely to worsen pollution after Diwali.