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- Bursting of firecrackers only between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., says Minister
To prevent excessive air and noise pollution during the Deepavali festival, the Karnataka government has issued a slew of instructions to officials, including restricting cracker bursting hours from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., and also filing criminal cases against vendors who are in possession of banned non-green crackers. In a directive to the officials, Minister for Forest, Environment…Read More “Bursting of firecrackers only between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., says Minister” »
- Germans to join Europe’s youth protest wave
Workers install protective wooden boards over the windows and storefront of a luxury boutique, ahead of a planned large-scale protest scheduled for October 31, 2026, in Berlin, Germany. | Photo Credit: AP Tens of thousands of young Germans are set to demonstrate on Saturday (October 31, 2026), the latest in a wave of protests across… - Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure
Russia’s flagship independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta announced on Friday (October 30, 2026) it was closing, saying it had been “killed” by State pressure after years of repression targeting its journalists whose reporting was critical of the Kremlin and its Ukraine war. The closure of Novaya Gazeta — one of the last outlets to openly criticise…Read More “Independent Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta shuts under Kremlin pressure” »
- Tambaram City Police launch ‘Smart Khaki Beat System’ with 73 motorcycles
The Tambaram City Police on Friday launched the ‘Smart Khaki Beat System’, equipping 73 motorcycles with modern policing equipment to strengthen beat patrolling, improve police visibility, and ensure public safety. Commissioner of Police A. Amalraj inaugurated the initiative at the Armed Reserve Headquarters in Paduvancherry on Friday. The motorcycles have been fitted with public address…Read More “Tambaram City Police launch ‘Smart Khaki Beat System’ with 73 motorcycles” »
- India made ‘remarkable progress’ in reducing poverty: World Bank
A view of the World Bank. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu India has over the last decade made “remarkable progress” in reducing poverty across both monetary and non-monetary dimensions, the World Bank said in a new report, adding the country saw one of the fastest reductions in poverty in the world. “Between 2011 and…Read More “India made ‘remarkable progress’ in reducing poverty: World Bank” »
- IRDAI upgrades business analytics platform for health covers
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) on Friday said its Business Analytics Platform (BAP) has been upgraded to facilitate an integrated, streamlined and enhanced platform for regulatory reporting and health product related functionalities. Functionalities related to submission of health regulatory returns, generation of unique identification numbers (UINs) for new health insurance products…Read More “IRDAI upgrades business analytics platform for health covers” »
- ACT: India extends winning run, seals spot in the semifinals
Harmanpreet regained the lead for India. | Photo Credit: X@THEHOCKEYINDIA Three goals in the final quarter ensured India would maintain its winning run at the top of the table in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey but the 4-1 victory against Japan on Friday was not the cakewalk the scoreline would suggest. India also advanced to…Read More “ACT: India extends winning run, seals spot in the semifinals” »
- Seeman hints at accepting the support of DMK and AIADMK in Ambasamudram byelection
Naam Tamilar Katchi chief coordinator Seeman pays homage to Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial at Pasumpon in Ramanathapuram district on Friday (October 30, 2026). | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) chief coordinator Seeman on Friday hinted that he was open to accepting the support of the DMK and the AIADMK, if they…Read More “Seeman hints at accepting the support of DMK and AIADMK in Ambasamudram byelection” »
- IGL net profit plummets 93% on higher input gas cost and consumer price protection
City gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL) reported a sharp decline in second-quarter net profit as elevated input gas costs squeezed margins, despite higher sales volumes. The company’s decision to shield consumers from global price volatility also weighed on profitability. Net profit plunged more than 93% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹24.38 crore during the quarter despite…Read More “IGL net profit plummets 93% on higher input gas cost and consumer price protection” »
- China ruling party says ‘eliminated dangers’ after 33 expelled
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a welcoming ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, October 30, 2026 | Photo Credit: AP China has eradicated “serious hidden dangers” in its Communist Party and military under President Xi Jinping’s leadership, a senior official said on Friday (October 30, 2026), a day after…Read More “China ruling party says ‘eliminated dangers’ after 33 expelled” »