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

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

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

Nursing staff of #RGKarMedicalcollege , #Kolkata exposed #WestBengal Police. The Policemen were hiding inside the bathroom when a huge mob of hooligans attacked. When nurses asked them to help they said that 'Your Safety Your Responsibility' https://t.me/MeghUpdates/71414

#BrekingNews: शेख शाहजहां मामले में हाइकोर्ट पहुंची ED, #ED ने कलकत्ता हाईकोर्ट में अर्जी दी 👉पुलिस सबूतों के साथ छेड़छाड़ कर सकती है: ED संवाददाता @pooja_news दे रही अधिक जानकारी @Anant_Tyagii #TMC #WestBengal #MamataBanerjee #ShahjahanSheikh #Sandeshkhali

#BreakingNews: पश्चिम बंगाल में विपक्ष के नेता @SuvenduWB को स्पीकर का अनादर करने के आरोप में पूरे शीतकालीन सत्र के लिए विधानसभा से निलंबित किया गया #WestBengal #SuvenduAdhikari

Durga Visarjan Yatra is allegedly attacked by Islamists in West Bengal's Birbhum, leaving many Hindus injured. Local shops and vehicles were also reportedly destroyed in the attack. #WestBengal #DurgaVisarjan