News from India - October 26, 2024 1. Kerala: Heavy Rainfall Causes Flash Floods, Over 50,000 Evacuated Severe rainstorms continue to lash Kerala, triggering flash floods in several districts. Authorities have evacuated more than 50,000 people to relief camps. Source: Hindustan Times 2. Delhi Air Quality Reaches Hazardous Levels With winter approaching, Delhi’s air quality has worsened, reaching 'severe' levels. Authorities have advised residents to limit outdoor activities. Source: IANS 3. Uttar Pradesh: New Industrial Hub to be Established in Kanpur The government has announced plans to set up a new industrial hub in Kanpur, boosting job creation and economic growth in the region. Source: India Today 4. Maharashtra: Farmer Suicides Continue in Drought-Hit Vidarbha The drought-hit Vidarbha region in Maharashtra continues to report farmer suicides, highlighting the growing agrarian crisis in the state. Source: IANS 5. Jammu & Kashmir: Security Forces Foil Terrorist Infiltration in Poonch Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir foiled an infiltration attempt by terrorists in the Poonch sector. Two militants were killed in the encounter. Source: ANI 6. Tamil Nadu: Schools Shut Due to Heavy Rainfall in Chennai Schools in Chennai and surrounding areas have been closed due to heavy rainfall that has caused waterlogging and disrupted daily life. Source: Hindustan Times 7. Assam: NIA Arrests Suspected Terrorists in Guwahati The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three suspected terrorists in Guwahati, believed to be linked to a larger terrorist network. Source: IANS 8. Gujarat: Government Announces ₹2,000 Crore Relief Package for Farmers In a move to aid drought-hit farmers, the Gujarat government has announced a ₹2,000 crore relief package to support agricultural recovery. Source: ANI 9. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Causes Widespread Damage, Over 100,000 Evacuated Cyclone Dana has caused significant damage across coastal West Bengal, leading to the evacuation of more than 100,000 residents. Source: IANS 10. Rajasthan: PM Modi Inaugurates Solar Power Plant in Jodhpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new solar power plant in Jodhpur, aimed at increasing the state’s renewable energy capacity. Source: India Today 11. Haryana: Over 500 Schools Closed Amid Rising Pollution Levels Rising pollution levels have forced over 500 schools in Haryana to shut down temporarily as authorities work to control the smog. Source: ANI 12. Andhra Pradesh: Polavaram Irrigation Project Nears Completion The Polavaram irrigation project in Andhra Pradesh is nearing completion, and it is expected to provide water to drought-prone areas in the state. Source: Hindustan Times 13. Punjab: Farmers’ Protest Intensifies Over MSP Delay Farmers in Punjab have intensified their protests against the delay in Minimum Support Price (MSP) payments for crops, blocking major highways. Source: ANI 14. Himachal Pradesh: Tourist Influx Rises as Winter Sets In Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a surge in tourists as the winter season begins, with most resorts and hotels fully booked for the upcoming holidays. Source: India Today 15. Odisha: Mission Shakti Program Empowers Rural Women The Odisha government’s Mission Shakti program continues to empower rural women through self-help groups, providing financial independence and social security. Source: Hindustan Times 16. Bihar: Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Health Deteriorates, Admitted to ICU Former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav has been admitted to the ICU in Patna due to deteriorating health. Supporters are gathered outside the hospital. Source: India Today 17. Telangana: Major Fire Breaks Out in Hyderabad Industrial Area A major fire broke out in an industrial area in Hyderabad, with firefighters working for hours to bring the blaze under control. No casualties have been reported. Source: ANI 18. Sikkim: Earthquake of 4.8 Magnitude Jolts North Sikkim An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit North Sikkim in the early hours of the morning. No significant damage or casualties have been reported. Source: IANS #IndiaNews #KeralaFloods #DelhiPollution #UttarPradeshDevelopment #FarmerCrisis #JammuKashmirSecurity #TamilNaduRainfall #GujaratFarmerRelief #CycloneDana #RajasthanSolarPower #HaryanaSchools #PolavaramProject #PunjabFarmersProtest #HimachalTourism #MissionShakti #BiharPolitics #TelanganaFire #SikkimEarthquake

News from India - October 25, 2024 1. Kerala: Severe Floods Leave Thousands Displaced Heavy rainfall continues in Kerala, leaving thousands displaced and prompting rescue operations. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for several districts. Source: India Today 2. Telangana: Cylinder Blast Sparks Fire in Karimnagar A gas cylinder explosion caused a massive fire in Telangana’s Karimnagar. Local residents were evacuated, and no casualties have been reported so far. Source: Hindustan Times 3. Karnataka: Wildlife Conflict Intensifies in Forest Areas Increasing man-elephant conflicts in Karnataka have led to severe crop damage in several villages. Authorities are working on solutions to manage the growing tensions between wildlife and local residents. Source: India Today 4. Odisha: Mission Shakti Empowers Women in Rural Areas Odisha's "Mission Shakti" scheme is transforming the lives of millions of women, helping them break through gender barriers and achieve financial independence. Source: Hindustan Times 5. Gujarat: Government Announces ₹1,400 Crore Relief Package for Farmers Gujarat announced a relief package of ₹1,400 crore for farmers affected by heavy rainfall, covering crop damage over the past few months. Source: India Today 6. Uttar Pradesh: Seven Killed in Ambulance-Truck Collision A tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district claimed seven lives when an ambulance collided with a truck. The incident is under investigation. Source: India Today 7. Punjab: Farmers Protest Against Delayed MSP Payments Protests erupted across Punjab as farmers demanded timely payments under the Minimum Support Price (MSP) scheme. Several highways were blocked, and talks with officials are ongoing. Source: Hindustan Times 8. Delhi: Air Quality Worsens Amid Rising Pollution Levels Delhi's air quality reached hazardous levels today as pollution continued to spike with the onset of winter. The government has issued health advisories for residents. Source: IANS 9. Jammu & Kashmir: Terrorist Attack Foiled in Kupwara Security forces in Jammu & Kashmir foiled a terrorist attack in Kupwara, neutralizing two militants in an encounter. Investigations are ongoing. Source: IANS 10. Tamil Nadu: Engineering Students Arrested for Running Meth Lab Police in Chennai arrested two engineering students for running a methamphetamine production lab from their rented home. Investigations are underway. Source: ANI 11. Bihar: Former Trinamool Leader Arrested in Elephant Tusk Smuggling Case A former Trinamool Congress leader has been arrested in Bihar for involvement in an elephant tusk smuggling ring. Six others were also taken into custody. Source: India Today 12. West Bengal: Cyclone Dana Causes Widespread Damage Cyclone Dana made landfall in West Bengal, causing widespread damage. Over 10 lakh people were evacuated, and relief efforts are underway. Source: India Today 13. Maharashtra: Farmer Suicides Continue in Drought-Affected Regions Several districts in Maharashtra have reported a rise in farmer suicides due to prolonged drought and lack of adequate financial support. Source: Hindustan Times 14. Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi Reviews Polavaram Project Progress Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the progress of the Polavaram irrigation project, a key infrastructure initiative for Andhra Pradesh. Source: ANI 15. Kerala: Infant Given Wrong Vaccines, Admitted to ICU A 5-day-old infant in Kerala was mistakenly given five vaccines instead of one. The child is currently in the ICU, and the nurse responsible has been suspended. Source: Hindustan Times 16. Haryana: Chhattisgarhia Olympics Promotes Traditional Sports The Chhattisgarhia Olympics in Haryana is promoting traditional Indian sports, with widespread participation across the state. Source: India Today 17. Assam: NIA Arrests Suspected Terror Operatives The National Investigation Agency arrested two suspected terror operatives in Assam as part of a larger crackdown on terrorist activities. Source: IANS 18. Himachal Pradesh: Winter Tourism Season Sees Surge in Visitors Himachal Pradesh is seeing a surge in visitors as the winter tourism season begins. Resorts and hotels are nearly fully booked as tourists flock to the snow-covered regions. Source: India Today #BharatNews #CycloneDana #KeralaFloods #GujaratFarmRelief #TelanganaFire #DelhiPollution #PunjabFarmersProtest #JammuKashmirTerrorism #TamilNaduDrugBust #WestBengalCyclone #MaharashtraFarmerSuicides #PolavaramProject #AssamTerrorArrests #ChhattisgarhiaOlympics #OdishaMissionShakti #UttarPradeshAccident #AndhraPradeshProjects #HimachalTourism