News from India - October 27, 2024 1. Cyclone Dana Ravages West Bengal Coast, Evacuation Efforts Underway West Bengal's coastal districts are severely impacted by Cyclone Dana, prompting massive evacuations. Relief operations are ongoing with over 100,000 people relocated to safe zones. Source: IANS 2. Delhi’s Air Quality Index Hits Hazardous Levels Delhi's air quality has reached hazardous levels, with smog covering the city. Authorities are advising residents to remain indoors, and emergency measures are being put in place to curb pollution. Source: ANI 3. Kerala Floods: Rescue Operations Continue as Thousands Remain Stranded Rescue efforts continue in Kerala as heavy rains lead to severe flooding. Over 30,000 people are still stranded in various districts, with rescue teams working around the clock. Source: India Today 4. Assam: NIA Foils Terror Plot, Arrests Two Suspects The National Investigation Agency (NIA) foiled a terror plot in Assam, arresting two suspected operatives in a raid near Guwahati. Source: IANS 5. Gujarat Govt Announces ₹1,200 Crore Farmer Relief Package In response to recent droughts, the Gujarat government has announced a ₹1,200 crore relief package to support farmers affected by crop losses. Source: ANI 6. Jammu & Kashmir: Three Militants Killed in Army Encounter Security forces killed three militants in an encounter in the Kupwara district. The operation is part of the ongoing anti-terrorism efforts in the region. Source: ANI 7. Chennai Experiences Heaviest Rainfall of the Season, Schools Closed Chennai witnessed its heaviest rainfall of the season, leading to severe flooding in several areas. Schools across the city have been closed as a precautionary measure. Source: India Today 8. Himachal Pradesh Sees Surge in Winter Tourists as Snowfall Begins Himachal Pradesh has seen an increase in tourist inflow as winter sets in. Snowfall in the higher reaches has brought a fresh wave of visitors. Source: ANI 9. Uttar Pradesh: Seven Killed in Road Accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway Seven people lost their lives in a road accident on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway after their vehicle collided with a truck. Source: ANI 10. Punjab Farmers’ Protest Intensifies Over MSP Delays Farmers in Punjab have ramped up their protests against delays in Minimum Support Price (MSP) payments, blocking several highways in the region. Source: IANS 11. Odisha: Mission Shakti Empowers Over 5 Million Women The Odisha government's Mission Shakti program has successfully empowered over 5 million women, providing financial independence through self-help groups. Source: ANI 12. Bihar: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Health Worsens, Admitted to ICU Former Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has been admitted to the ICU in Patna after his health deteriorated further. Supporters have gathered outside the hospital. Source: India Today 13. Telangana: Massive Fire in Hyderabad’s Industrial Area, No Casualties A massive fire broke out in an industrial area in Hyderabad, with firefighters working to control the blaze. No casualties have been reported so far. Source: ANI 14. Rajasthan: PM Modi Inaugurates ₹3,000 Crore Solar Power Plant in Jodhpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a ₹3,000 crore solar power plant in Jodhpur, aiming to boost the region's renewable energy output. Source: India Today 15. Haryana: Over 500 Schools Shut Due to Severe Pollution Severe pollution levels in Haryana have forced the closure of over 500 schools as the state's air quality continues to deteriorate. Source: ANI 16. Andhra Pradesh: Polavaram Project Nears Completion The Polavaram irrigation project is nearing completion, bringing much-needed relief to drought-prone areas in Andhra Pradesh. Source: ANI 17. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Displaces Thousands, Relief Efforts Intensify Cyclone Dana continues to wreak havoc along West Bengal's coast, with thousands of residents displaced. Relief operations are in full swing. Source: India Today 18. Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.7 Magnitude Jolts Northern Districts A 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit northern Sikkim, causing tremors felt across several districts. No major damage or casualties have been reported. Source: ANI #IndiaNews #CycloneDana #KeralaFloods #DelhiPollution #GujaratFarmerRelief #JammuKashmirTerrorism #ChennaiRainfall #UttarPradeshAccident #PunjabFarmersProtest #MissionShakti #LaluPrasadYadav #HyderabadFire #SolarPowerPlant #SikkimEarthquake #HimachalTourism #WestBengalRelief #PolavaramProject #SchoolsClosed #RescueOperations