Bullet Train Connectivity to Guwahati Approved
Connectivity for a bullet train to Guwahati has been approved. The train is designed to reach a maximum test speed of 280 kmph.
Connectivity for a bullet train to Guwahati has been approved. The train is designed to reach a maximum test speed of 280 kmph.
Panchayati Raj Minister announced that welfare payments will now be linked to voter identification numbers. This change moves away from the current system that uses Aadhaar.
The Supreme Court will hear an interim bail plea for Tarun Tejpal on November 5. The hearing was deferred after the Goa government requested an adjournment.
Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal instructed foreign airlines to relocate from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai by April. He stated that their destination after vacating is their own choice.
The MEA spokesperson confirmed a structured mechanism remains for the Ganga Water Treaty. No update was provided on the treaty's renewal or Bangladesh PM's visit.
Hardeep Puri is set to win unopposed in the Rajya Sabha bypoll. Nominations for two other candidates were rejected.
IndiaWest Bengal's first relocated tigress was captured in Assam. The animal has since been returned to the Buxa reserve.
The Supreme Court halted the BMC chief's salary and issued a show-cause notice for failing to clear encroachments. The court rejected requests for more time and imposed costs.
A hartal has been called for areas in Palakkad affected by ESA. The hartal is scheduled for November 6.
Cyclone Murasu brought heavy rain to Prakasam and Palnadu districts with wind speeds reaching 120 kmph. Over 12,000 people are in rehabilitation centers, with preliminary losses estimated at ₹344 crore.
IndiaNational Conference leader Aga Syed Ruhullah resigned, accusing Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah of breaking promises to constituents. Ruhullah claimed the leadership had misused him for electoral advantage.
IndiaAnti-Corruption Bureau searches at 10 locations against a MEPMA Additional Director recovered properties, gold, silver, vehicles, bank balances and electronic gadgets. The ACB estimated the market value of assets exceeds their official valuation.
Prediction markets indicate a 94% chance of Democrats winning the U.S. House and a 77.3% chance of taking the Senate in the 2026 midterms. Polls present different assessments of their prospects.
Details developing.
IndiaPoor-quality employment generation in India has consequences for economic growth and worker vulnerability. Workers without social security spend less, save less, and remain vulnerable to economic shocks.
An Indian seafarer from Gujarat, identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, was killed in an attack on a ship in West Asia. India has called for de-escalation of regional tensions.
Speakers suggested that the wisdom found within the Bhagavad Gita can provide guidance for ethical leadership and responsible management. The discussions focused on applying its principles.
NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah has resigned from his party and parliamentary seat. He requested Muhammad Ashraf Mattoo to deliver his resignation to NC president Farooq Abdullah.
The Jana Sena Party achieved an emphatic victory in the Pithapuram Municipality elections. Its chairman contestant won by a significant margin, and the party secured multiple wards.
Details developing.
Jaron Brandon, running for California State Senate, discussed the state's fire insurance crisis in an interview. He also addressed rural healthcare gaps ahead of the 2026 midterms.
TelangānaTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy is seeking support from the CPI and TJS. The request is in preparation for the upcoming MLC polls.
Details developing.
DelhiThe Delhi Police Commissioner stated in an Supreme Court affidavit that Jantar Mantar is considered a road, not a designated protest site. The state retains the power to alter protest venues.
TelangānaAuthorities in Telangana have suspended the licenses of 138 medical shops. The action was taken due to the illegal sale of habit-forming drugs.
The US midterm elections are underway. Initial results are anticipated on November 4, according to Indian time.
PunjabRahul Gandhi has chosen Sangrur to begin the Congress party's Punjab campaign. The city has been a site of protests.
KarnātakaThe Karnataka High Court quashed an ex-MLA's appointment to a land regularization panel. Public office is not a consolation for defeated politicians, the court ruled.
IndiaThe Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring protests by garment workers in Bangladesh. Workers are demanding higher pay, leading to increased paramilitary deployment.
ICE agents will not monitor polling places for the US midterms. The DOJ barred them from election monitoring due to voter intimidation concerns.