News from India - October 24, 2024 1. Cyclone Dana Threatens Odisha and West Bengal Coastline Cyclone Dana, a severe cyclonic storm, is set to make landfall on the Odisha-West Bengal coast tonight. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued red alerts, and over 10 lakh people have already been evacuated from vulnerable areas. Source: Hindustan Times 2. PM Modi Returns to India After BRICS Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India after attending the 16th BRICS Summit in Russia. During the summit, Modi emphasized the need for peace along the LAC in talks with Xi Jinping. Source: India Today 3. Bengaluru Faces Massive Traffic Jam Due to Heavy Rains Bengaluru experienced unprecedented rainfall, causing massive traffic jams. The Electronic City flyover was particularly affected, leaving commuters stranded. Source: India Today 4. UP Labourer Shot in Terror Attack in Jammu & Kashmir A migrant labourer from Uttar Pradesh was shot by terrorists in the Tral area of J&K. This marks the third such attack on non-local workers this week. Source: Hindustan Times 5. Sachin Waze’s Plea Rejected in Anil Deshmukh Corruption Case Sachin Waze’s plea to turn approver in the Anil Deshmukh corruption case has been rejected. The ED withdrew its earlier support for the plea. Source: Hindustan Times 6. Tamil Nadu Engineering Students Arrested for Running Meth Lab Police in Chennai arrested engineering graduates for running a methamphetamine lab from their home. This came after a raid that uncovered large quantities of drugs. Source: Hindustan Times 7. Gujarat Announces ₹1,400 Crore Relief Package for Farmers The Gujarat government announced a ₹1,400 crore relief package for farmers who faced losses due to heavy rains. The funds will aid those impacted by crop failures. Source: India Today 8. Former Trinamool Leader Arrested in Elephant Tusk Smuggling Case A former Trinamool leader was arrested in Bihar in connection with an elephant tusk smuggling ring. Six people were taken into custody. Source: India Today 9. Zomato and Swiggy Hike Platform Fees, Angers Food Lovers Both Zomato and Swiggy increased their platform fees to ₹10, sparking backlash from users during the festive season. Source: Hindustan Times 10. Cyclone Dana: Heavy Rainfall Expected in West Bengal The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in West Bengal due to Cyclone Dana. Residents have been asked to evacuate vulnerable coastal areas. Source: ANI 11. NIA Arrests Suspected Terror Operatives in Assam The NIA arrested two suspected terrorists in Assam in connection with a plot to carry out attacks during the festive season. Source: IANS 12. Indian Stock Market Hits Record High Amid Global Economic Uncertainty The Indian stock market surged to record highs with the Sensex crossing the 70,000 mark. Strong earnings from IT and pharmaceutical sectors drove the gains. Source: ANI 13. Delhi’s Air Quality Worsens Ahead of Winter With the arrival of winter, Delhi's AQI has worsened. Authorities have issued health advisories, urging residents to limit outdoor activities. Source: IANS 14. Over 10 Lakh People Evacuated as Cyclone Dana Nears Landfall Over 10 lakh people have been evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha and West Bengal as Cyclone Dana approaches. Relief operations are in full swing. Source: ANI 15. PM Modi Condemns Cross-Border Terrorism at Global Summit Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned cross-border terrorism during his address at the NDTV World Summit, calling for international cooperation in combating terror. Source: IANS 16. Flights Suspended in Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata Due to Cyclone Dana Flights have been suspended at Bhubaneshwar and Kolkata airports due to the impending landfall of Cyclone Dana. Airlines have issued advisories for rescheduling. Source: ANI 17. Fishermen Advised to Stay Ashore as Cyclone Dana Approaches The IMD has advised fishermen along the eastern coast to stay ashore as Cyclone Dana brings high tides and storm surges to the region. Source: IANS 18. Indian GST Collection Sees 7% Growth in October India’s GST collection increased by 7% in October, reflecting a boost in the service and manufacturing sectors. The total collection stands at ₹1.8 lakh crore. Source: ANI #BharatNews #CycloneDana #OdishaEvacuations #WestBengalStorm #FlightsCancelled #PMModiSummit #JammuKashmirAttack #BengaluruFloods #GujaratFarmRelief #ElephantTuskSmuggling #ZomatoSwiggyFeeHike #IndianStockMarket #DelhiAirQuality #GSTGrowthIndia #AnilDeshmukhCase #IndianPolitics #TamilNaduDrugBust #SensexHigh #BRICSSummit

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