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# India: Saturday 31 October 2026

40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### 36 Villas, 2 Cities, Rs 5 Crore: Rajasthan IAS-IPS Couple Under Probe

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:03 IST (2026-10-31T23:03+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/29d836a8306f
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sikhar-agarwal-ias-prashakha-mathur-ips-36-villas-2-cities-rs-5-crore-rajasthan-ias-ips-couple-under-probe-12264648#publisher=newsstand

The investigation will examine the alleged links between IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who until recently served as Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, and the directors of Goyal Fashions Private Limited, which operates hotels and resorts under the Ananta brand.

### Uttarakhand makes co-pilots mandatory on Char Dham chartered flights after crash killed six

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:00 IST (2026-10-31T23:00+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/524919c04ea1
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-makes-co-pilots-mandatory-on-char-dham-chartered-flights-after-crash-killed-six/article71650558.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/524919c04ea1-l.webp

The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has also made it compulsory for all pilots to submit a report to the authorities after every flight, detailing weather conditions and other important operational information

### Cop's Mutilated Body Recovered From Railway Tracks In Bengal

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:01 IST (2026-10-31T23:01+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a5e0e45833d1
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cops-mutilated-body-recovered-from-railway-tracks-in-bengal-12264943#publisher=newsstand

On February 20, 2025, Jayanta shot himself in front of a Ghoshpara petrol pump in Howrah. However, he had survived at that time.

### Eradicating corruption is collective responsibility: Upa Lokayukta B. Veerappa

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:00 IST (2026-10-31T23:00+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9d6bfe37b3dd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/eradicating-corruption-is-collective-responsibility-upa-lokayukta-b-veerappa/article71645771.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9d6bfe37b3dd-l.webp

### Case Against School After Boy, 8, Assaults 6-Year-Old Girl In Haryana

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:10 IST (2026-10-31T23:10+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/174fc9fe969e
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/case-against-school-after-boy-8-assaults-6-year-old-girl-in-haryana-12264964#publisher=newsstand

Preliminary investigation has pointed to negligence on the part of the school management. Police said the investigation has also raised concerns regarding security arrangements and supervision of students inside the school.

### Modi says Opposition has become destructive force; calls for unity

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:06 IST (2026-10-31T23:06+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/282e2f7cdfd2
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/pm-modi-inaugurates-tourism-infrastructure-projects-in-gujarats-ekta-nagar/article71648518.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/282e2f7cdfd2-l.webp

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for eight development projects worth ₹118.88 crore, taking the total outlay for the 31 projects to ₹426.71 crore

### Andhra chainsaw attacker teen victim’s uncle, harassed her in name of ‘love’: Police

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:58 IST (2026-10-31T22:58+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/057b5b230d4b
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/andhra-chainsaw-attacker-teen-victim-s-uncle-harassed-her-in-name-of-love-police-101793464615970.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/057b5b230d4b-l.webp

The 15-year-old girl was brutally attacked by Hemanth with a chainsaw at her school while she was attending a class with other students on Saturday morning.

### After ‘Arnab’, Andhra Pradesh may face another severe cyclonic storm

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:04 IST (2026-10-31T23:04+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/2e5a4bb78055
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/after-arnab-andhra-pradesh-may-face-another-severe-cyclonic-storm/article71649303.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/2e5a4bb78055-l.webp

The depression over Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by November 2; landfall is expected between Narsapur and Nellore on November 3, with maximum wind speed of 120 kmph

### Language skills key to securing nursing jobs abroad, says Minister

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:50 IST (2026-10-31T22:50+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9f046c94407c
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/language-skills-key-to-securing-nursing-jobs-abroad-says-minister/article71650153.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9f046c94407c-l.webp

### After Shikhar Agrawal, IPS wife Prashakha Mathur placed on APO amid villa purchase probe

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:22 IST (2026-10-31T22:22+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9bf58623da2b
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/after-shikhar-agrawal-ips-wife-prashakha-mathur-placed-on-apo-amid-villa-purchase-probe-101793464773836.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9bf58623da2b-l.webp

At the Ananta resort in Bujhda, Udaipur, Agarwal and Mathur allegedly purchased 10 villas each in March 2026 at ₹15 lakh apiece.

### INDIA bloc holds symbolic ‘public impeachment’ of CEC Gyanesh Kumar on six charges

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:48 IST (2026-10-31T22:48+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c480c6e4b08e
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-bloc-holds-symbolic-public-impeachment-of-cec-gyanesh-kumar-on-six-charges/article71650457.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c480c6e4b08e-l.webp

Move reflects the closure of institutional avenues, says LoP Rahul Gandhi; terms it a political weapon against all who colluded to destroy votes; warns ECI officials that they are first target; says CEC should be tried for treason

### PM Modi slams Opposition for acting as 'obstructive force' at Unity Day event in Gujarat

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:13 IST (2026-10-31T22:13+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/74a14dc7156a
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pm-modi-slams-opposition-for-acting-as-obstructive-force-at-unity-day-event-in-gujarat-101793464332644.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/74a14dc7156a-l.webp

Modi said the nation needs to stand united against such forces and alleged that the Opposition wants to divide the people of the country.

### 43 women rescued in illegal human egg harvesting racket in Hyderabad

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:25 IST (2026-10-31T22:25+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/4ae65382bd56
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/43-women-rescued-in-illegal-human-egg-harvesting-racket-in-hyderabad/article71650084.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/4ae65382bd56-l.webp

Police examine alleged recruitment of women across States, suspected use of rented premises and links with fertility centres and ART banks in Hyderabad

### CM to open women’s policy summit on November 2

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:24 IST (2026-10-31T22:24+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/591f7856cd08
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cm-to-open-womens-policy-summit-on-november-2/article71650241.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/591f7856cd08-l.webp

### ED detains SP leader Azam Khan from outside Rampur jail as soon as he comes out on bail

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:51 IST (2026-10-31T21:51+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9f1cf282b365
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttar-pradesh/ed-detains-sp-leader-azam-khan-from-outside-rampur-jail-as-soon-as-he-comes-out-on-bail/article71650360.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9f1cf282b365-l.webp

On October 29, the Allahabad High Court suspended the sentence of Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan in the alleged dual PAN card case and granted them bail.

### 'Must Be Mindful': IISc Director On AI At Adani University Convocation

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:43 IST (2026-10-31T20:43+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/46ee0b77055e
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/must-be-mindful-iisc-director-on-ai-at-adani-university-convocation-12264427#publisher=newsstand

Addressing Adani University's third convocation ceremony here, Rangarajan said, "AI offers tremendous possibilities in education and research. It can help us solve complex problems and accelerate scientific discovery.

### Accused in gold smuggling case gets VIP treatment in Hassan

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:51 IST (2026-10-31T21:51+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a840c11e7189
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/accused-in-gold-smuggling-case-gets-vip-treatment-in-hassan/article71650430.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a840c11e7189-l.webp

### Sukhbir Badal Targets AAP Over Sikh Issues, BJP Says Party Fears Defections

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:39 IST (2026-10-31T20:39+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/97f18cf74dd5
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sukhbir-badal-targets-aap-over-sikh-issues-bjp-says-party-fears-defections-12264410#publisher=newsstand

While AAP has projected the announcement as an early move to strengthen its election preparations, opposition leaders have alleged that the ruling party is more concerned about retaining its legislators.

### ‘Maps have changed as their purpose has changed’

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:14 IST (2026-10-31T21:14+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/2037b5ed34ab
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/maps-have-changed-as-their-purpose-has-changed/article71650234.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/2037b5ed34ab-l.webp

### 'Madam Speaker' At Mock Parliament: Meira Kumar Returns To Chair, Her Polite Sternness Intact

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:05 IST (2026-10-31T21:05+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/811a6d229edc
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/baith-jaaiye-returns-meira-kumar-plays-speaker-at-india-blocs-mock-parliament-against-gyanesh-kumar-her-polite-sternness-intact-12264078#publisher=newsstand

Meira Kumar, 81, who was Lok Sabha Speaker between 2009 and 2014, served as the presiding officer at the mock session held by the Congress-led Opposition where Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar was symbolically "impeached".

### Revanth Reddy resorting to ‘credit chori’ in land cases fought by BRS govt.: Harish Rao

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:08 IST (2026-10-31T21:08+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/6e7aae7f2b17
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/revanth-reddy-resorting-to-credit-chori-in-land-cases-fought-by-brs-govt-harish-rao/article71649990.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/6e7aae7f2b17-l.webp

### Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan Walks Out Of Jail, Then Probe Agency Detains Him

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:44 IST (2026-10-31T20:44+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/db0ef44bf662
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/samajwadi-partys-azam-khan-walks-out-of-jail-then-probe-agency-detains-him-12264434#publisher=newsstand

The Allahabad High Court on Thursday had suspended the sentence of Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan in the alleged Dual PAN Card case and had granted them bail.

### Preliminary reports suspect power leakage into pool from wiring for lights inside pool

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:26 IST (2026-10-31T21:26+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3e3b2f3aa478
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/preliminary-reports-suspect-power-leakage-into-pool-from-wiring-for-lights-inside-pool/article71650341.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/3e3b2f3aa478-l.webp

Karnataka Swimming Association calls for a Swimming Pools Act to ensure safety norms and quality guidelines

### Rahul Gandhi hints at big 'reveal' on CEC; BJP slams INDIA bloc for ‘mockery of Parliament’

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:14 IST (2026-10-31T21:14+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/f39e36acafb0
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-hints-at-big-reveal-on-cec-bjp-slams-india-bloc-for-mockery-of-parliament-101793454896691.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/f39e36acafb0-l.webp

Rahul Gandhi alleged democratic institutions are shut to Opposition, forcing INDIA bloc leaders to discuss CEC's impeachment in a garden.

### Opposition's Role Not To Obstruct National Progress: PM At Unity Day Event

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:13 IST (2026-10-31T21:13+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/da4d863b237a
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/oppositions-role-not-to-obstruct-national-progress-pm-at-unity-day-event-12264521#publisher=newsstand

PM Modi alleged that social media is being used as a tool to spread rumours and misinformation.

### Protests must be guided by national interest, says RSS leader Sunil Ambekar

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:24 IST (2026-10-31T21:24+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/ce86a72905c4
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/protests-must-be-guided-by-national-interest-says-rss-leader-sunil-ambekar/article71650238.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/ce86a72905c4-l.webp

RSS national publicity in-charge urges vigilance against attempts by anti-national forces to exploit public demonstrations

### Naidu calls for high alert as another cyclone threat looms over Andhra Pradesh

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:55 IST (2026-10-31T20:55+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/5ef3eb1c430f
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/naidu-calls-for-high-alert-as-another-cyclone-threat-looms-over-andhra-pradesh/article71649991.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/5ef3eb1c430f-l.webp

Depression over southeast Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclone by November 1; officials told to monitor its movement every six hours and expedite restoration works in cyclone-hit areas

### Delhi to Kanpur in 1 hour 45 minutes: PM Modi clears north corridor of bullet train project

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:43 IST (2026-10-31T20:43+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/61c2aafa9f1c
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/bullet-train-project-update-pm-modi-clears-north-corridor-delhi-kanpur-patna-siliguri-101793451933693.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/61c2aafa9f1c-l.webp

Providing details of the proposed travel times, Vaishnaw said passengers would be able to travel from Delhi to Kanpur in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

### Oppositions in West Bengal question ECI over 16.10 lakh appeals against inclusion of voters

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:55 IST (2026-10-31T20:55+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3f07bca167d5
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/oppositions-in-west-bengal-question-eci-over-1610-lakh-appeals-against-inclusion-of-voters/article71649885.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/3f07bca167d5-l.webp

Poll body says appeals were filed by State officials under Supreme Court orders, while Opposition parties question who authorised the move and raise concerns over accountability

### 'Only dignified formal attire’: Bihar orders strict dress code for teachers, ban on DJ at school events

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:37 IST (2026-10-31T20:37+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/996ad96608a0
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/only-dignified-formal-attire-bihar-orders-strict-dress-code-for-teachers-ban-on-dj-at-school-events-101793450875839.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/996ad96608a0-l.webp

The order also expressed displeasure over widespread non-compliance to prior circulars aimed at maintaining dignity and professional culture at schools.

### Solar power charging taking baby steps in A.P. despite better conditions

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:24 IST (2026-10-31T20:24+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/0df2af7c7bed
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/solar-power-charging-taking-baby-steps-in-ap-despite-better-conditions/article71639620.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/0df2af7c7bed-l.webp

The State has the perfect sunny conditions to launch solar-powered EV charging stations, but the industry is still in its early stages.

### 'Make Him A Mock PM': BJP's Jibe At Rahul Gandhi Over 'Impeachment' Move

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:14 IST (2026-10-31T20:14+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/bab5eab47edc
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/make-him-a-mock-pm-bjps-jibe-at-rahul-gandhi-over-impeachment-show-12264243#publisher=newsstand

The Congress today put into motion what it called a "public impeachment" of the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar.

### CJP's Abhijeet Dipke meets Mamata Banerjee ahead of Oppn rally; TMC chief says 'so proud of him'

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:10 IST (2026-10-31T20:10+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/191150e87f81
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cjps-abhijeet-dipke-meets-mamata-banerjee-ahead-of-oppn-rally-tmc-chief-says-so-proud-of-him-101793457410607.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/191150e87f81-l.webp

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday met Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Delhi.

### 10th-class girl student attacked with chainsaw in classroom in Anantapur; perpetrator nabbed within hours

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:24 IST (2026-10-31T20:24+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c15c7a96712e
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/10th-class-girl-student-attacked-with-chainsaw-in-classroom-in-anantapur/article71649599.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c15c7a96712e-l.webp

Victim shifted to Bengaluru for better treatment; perpetrator, a close relative of the victim, was arrested at Dharmavaram railway station within hours of the incident

### Godavari region gears up for 14 ULBs amid cyclone recovery

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:53 IST (2026-10-31T19:53+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a84d35f52a5d
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/godavari-regions-14-urban-local-bodies-go-to-polls-today/article71649223.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a84d35f52a5d-l.webp

After being hit by Cyclone Arnab, Narsapuram and Amalapuram municipalities are going to polls with full preparedness on the ground and restoration of electricity facility without any inadequacy for infrastructure facilities; no election to Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram municipal…

### SP leader Azam Khan detained by ED minutes after release from Rampur jail

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:38 IST (2026-10-31T19:38+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/1427ed4b4fe5
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/samajwadi-party-leader-azam-khan-detained-by-ed-minutes-after-release-from-rampur-jail-pmla-case-101793455592816.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/1427ed4b4fe5-l.webp

### Govt. didn’t announce crop holiday, Oppn. spreading misinformation: Agriculture Minister

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:52 IST (2026-10-31T19:52+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/200b41f4fb44
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/govt-didnt-announce-crop-holiday-oppn-spreading-misinformation-agriculture-minister/article71649633.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/200b41f4fb44-l.webp

### Supreme Court registers suo motu contempt case over Kerala Congress' derogatory post against CJI Surya Kant

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:35 IST (2026-10-31T19:35+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/7480d08793fa
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/supreme-court-registers-suo-motu-contempt-case-over-kerala-congress-derogatory-post-against-cji-surya-kant-101793454470951.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/7480d08793fa-l.webp

Converting separate letters addressed by two lawyers into a common petition on Friday, the court has tentatively listed the matter on November 6.

### Jowar prices hit an all-time high in Karnataka amidst drought conditions

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:38 IST (2026-10-31T19:38+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/89e9873f0b58
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/jowar-prices-hit-an-all-time-high-in-karnataka-amidst-drought-conditions/article71620386.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/89e9873f0b58-l.webp

The price of the Maldandi variety of jowar has increased from ₹5,500 in September to ₹ 8,500 per quintal; Gundu Thene variety is priced at ₹8,200 per quintal, up from ₹5,000

### Keralam Minister Thulasi calls for clear proposals for SC/ST development projects

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:38 IST (2026-10-31T19:38+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/81e545f7fb4a
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralam-minister-thulasi-calls-for-clear-proposals-for-scst-development-projects/article71649652.ece
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Minister says projects should be planned to ensure that the intended beneficiaries receive the benefits