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36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh
Security arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPs
India News, 29 October 2026
Thursday 29 October 2026, 38 stories.
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Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu insists on alliance dharma, warns rebels of suspension
Naidu tells District in-charge Ministers to resolve any disputes among teh cadres without delay
The Hindu
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore
Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region
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The Economist Questions Modi's Economic Record Amid Online Pushback
In a leader article marking Modi's 25 years in office, The Economist contrasted India's infrastructure gains with persistent job shortages, comparing him to China's Xi Jinping.
The Hindu
Left parties, AAP release joint manifesto for GVMC polls
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The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh: Pay Intermediate Public Exam fee by November 10, 2026
Candidates who who miss the deadline can pay exam fee with a late fee of ₹1,000 until November 17, 2026, says BIEAP
The Hindu
No government jobs in Uttar Pradesh for protesters ‘involved in regime change through violence’
The revised guidelines will apply to character verification in government departments, public sector corporations, boards and urban and rural local bodies; the government added, however, that political ideology alone cannot be grounds for disqualification
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Bombay or Mumbai: Name Debate Divides City Lovers Three Decades On
In 1995, Maharashtra's Shiv Sena-BJP government renamed Bombay to Mumbai to honor the local goddess Mumbadevi and embrace Marathi roots, shedding colonial ties from Portuguese origins.
The Hindu
Keralam Assembly passes Bills hiking salaries and allowances of Ministers, MLAs
The Hindu
What the MLC elections do and do not tell us
MLC elections are held for the Legislative Council, the Upper House of a State legislature, which exists in only six of the 28 States, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
The Hindu
Our orders breached ‘left and right’, Deepavali was a festival of lights before gunpowder, Supreme Court says in firecrackers case
A complete ban may have a ‘spiralling effect’, the court says, asks the Centre and the Delhi government to ensure enforcement against sellers of spurious and banned crackers
Hindustan Times
Delhi's Jamia University agrees to students’ demands, sets timeline for union polls
The Jamia university administration has directed that the students' union constitution be completed by May 15, 2027.
The Hindu
West Bengal bars new teachers from contesting elections
The move, aimed to improve quality of education in State-run and aided schools, has sparked criticism from several teachers’ associations
Hindustan Times
TVK functionary arrested for allegedly sexually harassing college student in Tamil Nadu
Citing heavy rainfall, TVK's district executive committee member Christopher offered to drive the two students home in his car.
The Hindu
Lalitha Hospitals in Guntur hosts World Stroke Day
NDTV
5 Lakh Fake Email IDs, Kanpur Man's Arrest, And A Pakistan Link
According to ATS, the accused used Wi-Fi and proxy networks to conceal his identity and sold these IDs through Facebook groups.
The Hindu
Post-Arnab cyclone, heavy rain wreaks havoc in Odisha’s Ganjam, Gajapati districts
More than 200 villages in 22 blocks across Ganjam and Gajapati districts severely affected; roads washed away, villages marooned and three rivers are in spate
Reported by 2 outlets: NDTV Profit.
The Hindu
Congress questions delay in framing charges in Ram Temple donation theft case
Congress’s Jairam Ramesh questions delay in providing the complete CCTV footage and audio recordings, demands impartial investigation under the Supreme Court’s supervision
Hindustan Times
Delhi traders urge Rahul Gandhi to postpone INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally over Diwali business loss fears
In a letter to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the traders' body urged the Congress leadership to reschedule the rally until after November 10.
Reported by 3 outlets: NDTV, The Hindu. What we know so far: 6 reports
The Hindu
Kochi Corporation’s Brahmapuram biomining costs set to rise
Corporation will have to biomine an additional 1.26 lakh tonnes of scientifically capped legacy waste; civic body had agreed to pay ₹1,672 per tonne to biomine 1.96 lakh tonnes at a cost of ₹37 crore
The Hindu
Kurnool outdoor stadium will be upgraded to meet international standards: Bharath
The Hindu
Srikakulam Collector urges truckers, motorists stranded on NH-16 to wait till floodwaters recedes
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India Sweeps New Zealand 3-0 as Abhishek Sharma's 113 Sparks Gambhir Praise
Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi chipped in with 45 off 19 for a record opening stand, while Abhishek hit the fastest T20I century by an Indian against New Zealand in 35 balls.
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India's Supreme Court Reviews Petition to Bar Trans Women from Female-Only Rights
On October 28, the Supreme Court sought the government's response to a petition by Women's Declaration International India, challenging transgender women's access to female reservations in local bodies, prisons, sports, and arrest safeguards under the 2026 Transgender Persons Act.
The Hindu
Awareness session on kidney, urological conditions held in Nizamabad
NDTV
Teen Run Over By Train In Secunderabad, CCTV Shows He Was Wearing Earphones
Police said an iPhone 16 Pro Max was recovered from the teenager's possession, while a pair of white earphones was found near the spot.
The Hindu
Keralam govt. to take health checks to the doorstep through ‘Hridayaragam’
Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, who took part in a walkathon organised by the Health department as part of World Stroke Day observance on October 29, 2026, releases the logo of Hridayaragam on the occasion
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India Tops Global Rice Output, Yet Tamil Nadu Prices Soar
A chart since 1961 shows India surging past China to lead world rice production, yet Chennai retail prices hit 80 rupees per kilogram on October 28, double the national average of 48 rupees.
The Hindu
After 23-year legal battle, Telangana government secures protection for land worth thousands of crores
Supreme Court dismisses appeals over 550 acres of Miyapur government land
NDTV
Weather Tomorrow: Met Department Warns Of Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across Multiple Indian States
IMD forecasts widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across India due to cyclonic activity and western disturbance.
The Hindu
24th instalment of PM-Kisan to be released today
23 instalments of PM-KISAN transferred more than ₹4.47 lakh crore to eligible farmers
NDTV
Will Appeal Against Judge's Bail: Kerala Minister On Mercedes Hit-And-Run
"The judiciary is not in my hands. I cannot interfere in their activities.
The Hindu
Final electoral roll after SSR to be published in Cuddalore on January 4, 2027
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New Indian Express Article on Karwa Chauth Draws Bias Accusations
Journalist Vernika Awal's piece described Delhi's Karwa Chauth markets, long mehndi hours without breaks, and the festival's hunger theme, ending with a call for year-round humility.
NDTV
Diljit Dosanjh Concert 2026: Delhi Metro Extends Services, To Run Extra Trips For 70,000 Fans
Diljit Dosanjh concert: Delhi Metro extends train timings and adds trips for Diljit Dosanjh's Aura India Tour concert.
Reported by 2 outlets: NDTV Profit.
The Hindu
Census trainers flag queries on Aadhaar, caste, age and birthplace of parents as key challenges
At an enumerator training session attended by The Hindu, a trainer explains how to coax respondents to share Aadhaar data, including that it could be used as citizenship proof, though Census officials denied giving any instructions in this regard
The Hindu
Independent Vizianagaram Mayor candidate Dr. Sparsha unveils civic-focused manifesto
The Hindu
Food Safety officials conduct State-wide inspection at 45 packaged drinking water units; notices issued to 24
32 water samples sent for testing; misbranded water seized in Mysuru and Davangere; a unit in Mulbagal shut down