--- title: "India News, 30 Oct 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news" description: "India News from Friday 30 October 2026: the day's top India stories from leading newsrooms, each linked to its source." url: "https://allindia.news/2026/10/30/india/index.md" canonical: "https://allindia.news/2026/10/30/india/" published: "2026-10-30T00:00:02+05:30" updated: "2026-10-30T23:30:01+05:30" section: "India" date: "2026-10-30" language: "en-IN" site: "AllIndia.news" --- # India: Friday 30 October 2026 40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url. ### Construction, demolition activities halted in Delhi-NCR from Nov 5 to 20 to curb air pollution - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 23:05 IST (2026-10-30T23:05+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cc0bcc35840a - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/construction-demolition-activities-halted-in-delhi-ncr-from-nov-5-to-20-to-curb-air-pollution-101793357925638.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/cc0bcc35840a-l.webp Delhi is bracing for worsening air pollution in the coming days as the city's air quality is expected to drop into ‘poor’ category from November 1. ### Kavitha blames BRS, Congress for Adilabad’s irrigation woes; accuses BJP of neglecting CCI plant revival - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:50 IST (2026-10-30T22:50+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/0d4f97d10454 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-blames-brs-congress-for-adilabads-irrigation-woes-accuses-bjp-of-neglecting-cci-plant-revival/article71646390.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/0d4f97d10454-l.webp ### Citizens for Democracy holds mock Parliament on 'Democracy vs Anarchy' - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:50 IST (2026-10-30T22:50+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a6033eb79350 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-hm-have-consistently-mocked-parliament-congresss-dig-at-bjp-over-mock-parliament/article71645005.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a6033eb79350-l.webp Young participants took on the roles of prominent political leaders to debate recent political developments. They enacted parliamentary proceedings, portraying leaders from both the ruling side and the Opposition ### PM Modi Pledges Lifelong Service to People in Gujarat Visit - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 23:20 IST (2026-10-30T23:20+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/57acb6f2577b - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116222744337510656 At an event in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, Modi inaugurated projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore, including a bovine breeding center for Kankrej cattle, and released Rs 18,000 crore in PM-KISAN funds to nearly 10 crore farmers. ### Over 2,200 police drafted for Tirupati election duty across five urban bodies - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 23:14 IST (2026-10-30T23:14+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2d789ae14bc7 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/over-2200-police-drafted-for-tirupati-election-duty-across-five-urban-bodies/article71646001.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/2d789ae14bc7-l.webp ### Bursting of firecrackers only between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., says Minister - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 23:07 IST (2026-10-30T23:07+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ca282cac12a3 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bursting-of-firecrackers-only-between-8-pm-and-10-pm-says-minister/article71645973.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ca282cac12a3-l.webp ### Japan Denies Claims of Accepting 100,000 Bangladeshi Workers After Summit - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:23 IST (2026-10-30T22:23+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3e9f71cbe1db - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115809253051277326 Press Secretary Toshihiro Kitamura clarified on X that no such agreement exists from the October 27 meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. ### Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia named next IAF vice chief - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:57 IST (2026-10-30T22:57+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e0d270f8f61a - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-marshal-inderpal-singh-walia-named-next-iaf-vice-chief-101793380612052.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e0d270f8f61a-l.webp Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and was commissioned in the fighter stream of the IAF on June 11, 1988. ### Free child-care training programme for women in Visakhapatnam - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:56 IST (2026-10-30T22:56+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9fc86f8aa016 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/free-child-care-training-programme-for-women-in-visakhapatnam/article71646275.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/9fc86f8aa016-l.webp ### Man, accused of secretly filming woman on Namma Metro, questioned - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:55 IST (2026-10-30T22:55+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/82787f8f522f - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/man-accused-of-secretly-filming-woman-on-namma-metro-questioned/article71646315.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/82787f8f522f-l.webp A police officer investigating the case told The Hindu that the accused had obtained anticipatory bail but had been directed by the magistrate to cooperate with the investigation. ### Char Dham trip ends in tragedy for five Bengaluru friends as helicopter crashes in Chamoli - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:31 IST (2026-10-30T22:31+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/98e88d4c6986 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/badrinath-helicopter-crash-char-dham-trip-ends-in-tragedy-for-five-bengaluru-friends-chamoli-chopper-accident-101793375092918.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/98e88d4c6986-l.webp The five passengers killed in the crash were identified as Arun Salunke, H S Nataraj, Prathap Ningraju, Sudheer K and Shankar Gowda. ### Helicopter sorties were allowed despite orange alert and CMO advice to regulate tourists, says activist - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:27 IST (2026-10-30T22:27+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/29232d257a88 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/helicopter-sorties-were-allowed-despite-orange-alert-and-cmo-advice-to-regulate-tourists-says-activist/article71646191.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/29232d257a88-l.webp Activist Anoop Nautiyal said the tragedy was particularly disturbing as weather warnings had been issued in advance. An orange alert (for heavy to very heavy rainfall and snowfall) had been issued for five districts, including Chamoli, for October 30. ### 'We should make our art, culture global’: Piyush Goyal recalls how Prada row helped Kolhapuri artisans - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:21 IST (2026-10-30T22:21+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f339ae04bd28 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/we-should-make-our-art-culture-global-piyush-goyal-recalls-how-prada-row-helped-kolhapuri-artisans-101793374704064.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f339ae04bd28-l.webp Piyush Goyal also urged the young entrepreneurs to look beyond the domestic market and build globally competitive businesses. ### BJP Leader's Singer Wife, A Kabir Bhajan Gone Viral, And The 'Jantar Mantar' That Wasn't - Source: NDTV - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:06 IST (2026-10-30T22:06+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/db8c5cf72dda - original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/a-kabir-bhajan-tejasvi-suryas-singer-wife-sivasri-skandaprasad-and-the-meaning-of-jantar-mantar-12260362#publisher=newsstand A video of Sivasri Skandaprasad's singing performance went viral, interpreted as a dig at protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. What she's singing is actually attributed to the saint-poet Kabir, and he did not really mean that particular "jantar mantar". ### Book fair begins in Kochi - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 22:27 IST (2026-10-30T22:27+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/84fc735927ef - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/book-fair-begins-in-kochi/article71646453.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/84fc735927ef-l.webp ### Supreme Court asks Centre to take measures against online misuse of court feeds - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:57 IST (2026-10-30T21:57+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c0078103af86 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-asks-centre-to-take-measures-against-online-misuse-of-court-feeds/article71646311.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/c0078103af86-l.webp Solicitor General Tushar Mehta submits that suggestions from various High Courts and other stakeholders have been received and forwarded to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ### India and Uganda Launch Anti-Corruption Awareness Campaigns - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:40 IST (2026-10-30T19:40+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/9b6e33430577 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116030452007923996 India's Vigilance Awareness Week, from October 26 to November 1, carries the theme “Probity for Prosperity.” Public servants took integrity pledges, and groups like POWERGRID held family competitions, quizzes, debates, and school outreach to promote vigilance. ### Updating electoral records a ‘continuing process’, says Supreme Court - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:49 IST (2026-10-30T21:49+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/cbe08591b1b2 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/updating-electoral-records-a-continuing-process-says-supreme-court/article71646024.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/cbe08591b1b2-l.webp Bench finds it unnecessary to formally extend deadline for re-verification of Special Intensive Revision in Keralam ### Modi Launches Bharat Parv 2026 Cultural Festival in Gujarat - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:40 IST (2026-10-30T19:40+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/731b5b35615c - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116169346485497893 The event marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, honoring the 151st birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with the theme 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.' Running until November 15, it features folk performances, state pavilions, handicrafts, and cuisines from across the nation, aiming… ### Sugarcane farmers call for Karnataka bandh today - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:24 IST (2026-10-30T21:24+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/ef8b4f356739 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/sugarcane-farmers-call-for-karnataka-bandh-today/article71646265.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/ef8b4f356739-l.webp We will also start a Jail Bharo protest on Sunday, says farmers leader Chunappa Pujeri ### Bengaluru-Paris Flight Cheaper Than Trip Home to Prayagraj for Diwali - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:32 IST (2026-10-30T20:32+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/86bb1c90c6b5 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116182051925656060 A post shared screenshots showing an Etihad flight from Bengaluru to Paris at ₹24,037 on November 5, undercutting an IndiGo fare to Prayagraj at ₹27,006 for the same dates. ### Cooperative supermarkets to sell packets with 10 essential commodities for ₹200 - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:18 IST (2026-10-30T21:18+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e3f36abd788e - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/cooperative-supermarkets-to-sell-packets-with-10-essential-commodities-for-200/article71645910.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e3f36abd788e-l.webp The packets will include chana dal, moong dal, red chillies, dhaniya, garlic, and saunf ### 1998 Poverty Clip Highlights India's Rural Transformation - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:53 IST (2026-10-30T19:53+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/c897b7408467 - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116171794914636226 The footage captured broken infrastructure and extreme want that marked much of rural India nearly three decades ago, with families often unable to afford basic appliances amid widespread destitution. ### BJP leaders rationalising Chinese actions, says Congress after Arunachal CM’s remarks - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:20 IST (2026-10-30T21:20+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/f499dadbd92f - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bjp-leaders-rationalising-chinese-actions-says-congress-after-arunachal-cms-remarks/article71646090.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/f499dadbd92f-l.webp Congress leader Jairam Ramesh says Mr. Khandu’s remarks contradicted his earlier dismissal of reports of Chinese incursions in Taksing and came a week after the ITBP chief confirmed face-offs at several locations in the State ### Piyush Goyal Claims 360-Degree Turnaround in Global Respect for Indian Passports - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:56 IST (2026-10-30T20:56+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/4584b0de818f - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116151671185097114 Speaking at a New Delhi conference, Goyal said Indians once faced disdain abroad but now enjoy a full turnaround, citing Germany's plea for more than its 90,000 annual Indian worker visas. ### Air India gets DGCA approval for flying academy in Maharashtra - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:25 IST (2026-10-30T20:25+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/deb7b286fe6b - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/air-india-gets-dgca-approval-for-flying-academy-in-maharashtra-101793371394640.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/deb7b286fe6b-l.webp The new Air India Flying Academy in Amravati will be the first flying academy established by an Indian airline. ### Supreme Court seeks report from ECI on Form 7 misuse allegations - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 21:20 IST (2026-10-30T21:20+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/199ebda2b4ef - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-seeks-report-from-eci-on-form-7-misuse-allegations/article71644823.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/199ebda2b4ef-l.webp Election Commission says it did not accept any Form 7s filed in violation of norms in U.P.; poll officials took prompt corrective steps, it says after Congress MP alleges widespread fraud during SIR ### Infosys opens 1.1 million sq.ft. new block at Pocharam campus in Hyderabad - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:56 IST (2026-10-30T20:56+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/90d2c249b391 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/infosys-opens-11-million-sqft-new-block-at-pocharam-campus-in-hyderabad/article71645905.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/90d2c249b391-l.webp The new facility will add 10,000 seats, enabling the company to aim to support an additional workforce of over 13,000 employees under a hybrid working model, the IT major said after the inauguration by Deputy CM Bhatti, IT Minister Sridhar Babu ### MP CM Mohan Yadav announces 2% hike in DA for government employees, pensioners - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:37 IST (2026-10-30T20:37+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/62551bc172fc - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-announces-2-hike-in-da-for-government-employees-pensioners-101793372148621.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/62551bc172fc-l.webp The enhanced DA will be paid in cash along with the October salary, payable in November. ### Census across the country from January 10 - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:55 IST (2026-10-30T20:55+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a2e2f7e82684 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/population-census-dates-mha-notification/article71645802.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a2e2f7e82684-l.webp Reference date for population census will be 00:00 hours of March 1, 2027; census will not be held in Manipur, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh and J&K ### CJP's Saurav Das invites some Opposition leaders to Diwali party; Dipke, Ranka likely to attend too - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:30 IST (2026-10-30T20:30+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/5c847d4cd699 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjp-saurav-das-invites-some-india-bloc-opposition-leaders-including-derek-obrien-john-brittas-to-diwali-party-abhijeet-dipke-ranka-rahul-gandhi-101793371808475.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/5c847d4cd699-l.webp Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh and a few other party leaders are expected to join the Diwali party hosted by Das. ### Andhra Pradesh SEC gears up for polls in 100 Urban Local Bodies on November 1 - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:24 IST (2026-10-30T20:24+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/e921a6f83003 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-sec-gears-up-for-polls-in-100-urban-local-bodies-on-november-1/article71645533.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/e921a6f83003-l.webp 36,351 police personnel, drones and CCTV cameras deployed to ensure peaceful polling; 400-plus flying squads to enforce Model Code of Conduct; counting of votes on November 3 ### BJP veteran RK Sinha dies at 75; party leaders, RSS pay tribute - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:02 IST (2026-10-30T20:02+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/6b553752e38a - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bjp-veteran-rk-sinha-dies-at-75-party-leaders-rss-pay-tribute-pm-narendra-modi-101793369623166.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/6b553752e38a-l.webp Sinha died at his residence in Noida after a brief illness, family sources said. ### Government plans balanced urban growth beyond Bengaluru, as demography shifts - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 20:24 IST (2026-10-30T20:24+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/a404306733ec - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/government-plans-balanced-urban-growth-beyond-bengaluru-as-demography-shifts/article71645707.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/a404306733ec-l.webp ‘The proportion of Karnataka’s population living in urban areas is expected to increase from the present 46% to 70% by 2047’ ### Bengaluru crime branch official, lawyers, Delhi pilot among 6 killed in Uttarakhand helicopter crash - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:56 IST (2026-10-30T19:56+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/3246dd28de4a - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bengaluru-crime-branch-official-lawyers-delhi-pilot-among-6-killed-in-uttarakhand-helicopter-crash-101793369443071.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/3246dd28de4a-l.webp The six people on board were identified as pilot Capt Himanshu Sabharwal, and passengers Pratapa, Arun Salunke, V B Shankar Gowda, Sudhir K, and HS Nataraja. ### Hassan DC suspends two officials - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:54 IST (2026-10-30T19:54+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/4177306e1c95 - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hassan-dc-suspends-two-officials/article71645608.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/4177306e1c95-l.webp ### After Arnab, IMD tracks second weather system over Andaman Sea; depression likely by October 31 - Source: Hindustan Times - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:42 IST (2026-10-30T19:42+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/031a6605b834 - original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-cyclone-arnab-imd-tracks-second-weather-system-over-andaman-sea-depression-likely-by-october-31-101793366008391.html - Image: https://allindia.news/img/031a6605b834-l.webp The development comes as the remnants of Cyclone Arnab continue to move further inland after weakening. ### Delhi-NCR Sees Wettest October Day in Four Years After Heavy Rain - Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X) - Published: 30 October 2026, 18:13 IST (2026-10-30T18:13+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/2b11002306ff - original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116147692888092747 ### TDP cadre lend crucial support to JSP candidates in Vizianagaram - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:53 IST (2026-10-30T19:53+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/10cbadfb7d7c - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/tdp-cadre-lend-crucial-support-to-jsp-candidates-in-vizianagaram/article71644947.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/10cbadfb7d7c-l.webp ### Eminent economists appear before Parliamentary panel on simultaneous polls - Source: The Hindu - Published: 30 October 2026, 19:41 IST (2026-10-30T19:41+05:30) - Section: India - Link: https://allindia.news/s/974b4b40d62e - original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/eminent-economists-appear-before-parliamentary-panel-on-simultaneous-polls/article71645382.ece - Image: https://allindia.news/img/974b4b40d62e-l.webp “Eminent economists appeared before the committee as stakeholders, and I believe their inputs will be valuable,”BJP MP P.P. Chaudhary said