News from India - October 27, 2024 1. Kerala: Flash Floods Leave Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Continue Kerala continues to experience heavy rainfall, leading to flash floods across several districts. Thousands have been evacuated as floodwaters rise. Source: India Today 2. Delhi: Air Quality Deteriorates to ‘Severe’ Category Amid Smog Delhi's air quality has plummeted into the ‘severe’ category as pollution levels soar, with smog covering much of the city. Source: IANS 3. Maharashtra: Major Fire Breaks Out in Mumbai’s Dharavi Slums A massive fire erupted in Mumbai’s Dharavi slums, one of the largest in Asia. Several homes were gutted, and rescue operations are underway. Source: Hindustan Times 4. Jammu & Kashmir: Security Forces Eliminate Three Militants in Kupwara Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir conducted an operation in Kupwara, killing three militants in an ongoing anti-terrorism crackdown. Source: ANI 5. Tamil Nadu: Floods in Chennai Disrupt Normal Life Heavy rains in Tamil Nadu have caused severe flooding in Chennai, disrupting daily activities and forcing schools to close. Source: India Today 6. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Causes Widespread Destruction Cyclone Dana has caused significant damage along the coastal areas of West Bengal. Authorities have evacuated more than 100,000 residents. Source: IANS 7. Gujarat: ₹1,500 Crore Relief Package Announced for Farmers The Gujarat government has announced a ₹1,500 crore relief package for farmers affected by drought, aimed at supporting agricultural recovery. Source: ANI 8. Uttar Pradesh: Road Accident in Bareilly Leaves 7 Dead Seven people lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, after an ambulance collided with a truck. Source: Hindustan Times 9. Punjab: Farmers Protest Intensifies Over MSP Payments Farmers in Punjab continue to protest delays in Minimum Support Price (MSP) payments, blocking highways as part of their agitation. Source: ANI 10. Himachal Pradesh: Tourism Sector Sees Boom as Winter Season Begins The tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh is booming as winter approaches, with hotels fully booked and an influx of tourists arriving for the holiday season. Source: India Today 11. Odisha: Mission Shakti Program Empowers Over 6 Million Women Odisha’s Mission Shakti program has empowered over 6 million women by providing them with financial independence through self-help groups. Source: Hindustan Times 12. Assam: NIA Arrests Three Terror Suspects in Guwahati The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested three terror suspects in Guwahati, part of an ongoing counter-terrorism operation. Source: IANS 13. Bihar: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Health Deteriorates, Admitted to ICU Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has been admitted to the ICU after his health worsened. Supporters have gathered outside the hospital. Source: India Today 14. Telangana: Massive Fire Breaks Out in Hyderabad Industrial Area A massive fire erupted in an industrial area in Hyderabad, with firefighters battling the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far. Source: ANI 15. Rajasthan: PM Modi Inaugurates New Solar Power Plant in Jodhpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new solar power plant in Jodhpur, as part of India's renewable energy initiatives. Source: IANS 16. Haryana: Schools Closed Due to Severe Pollution Levels Haryana has closed over 500 schools as pollution levels reach hazardous levels, particularly in urban areas. Source: ANI 17. Sikkim: 4.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Sikkim A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck Sikkim, causing tremors to be felt across several districts. No significant damage has been reported. Source: India Today 18. Andhra Pradesh: Polavaram Project Nears Completion The Polavaram irrigation project is nearing completion in Andhra Pradesh, promising to bring much-needed water to drought-hit areas. Source: Hindustan Times #IndiaNews #KeralaFloods #DelhiPollution #MumbaiFire #JammuKashmirTerrorism #ChennaiFloods #CycloneDana #GujaratFarmerRelief #BareillyAccident #PunjabFarmersProtest #HimachalTourism #MissionShakti #AssamTerrorism #LaluPrasadYadav #HyderabadFire #SolarPower #SikkimEarthquake #PolavaramProject