
India News, 4 November 2026
Wednesday 4 November 2026, 14 stories.


Kochi Corporation clears 30 projects worth ₹1,500 crore for Urban Challenge Fund
Projects include mobility hubs, civic tower, cultural district and waste-processing facility under Kochi@2050 vision; Union government to provide 25% of project cost as grant; Opposition councillors raise concerns over prioritising revenue-generating projects and use of land…

Staggering white-collar success of Bengaluru has left a non-urban world behind, says Bagchi
While the IITs have marched confidently forward since the 1950s, the ITIs have walked backwards. These two paths must operate stereophonically, cooperating in the exact same direction, says newly appointed Chairman of Karnataka’s Skill Vision Group

Two government-backed startups release sovereign AI models that can run in airgapped environment
India AI Mission-backed startups Soket AI and ZenteiQ unveiled sovereign, offline models for secure use in coding, maths, science and research.

State’s responsibility is to equip people for emerging opportunities, not just for current jobs: Sharanprakash Patil
Held under the theme ‘Workforce 2030: Scale, Systems, Synergy’, the summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, employers, educational institutions, skill development organisations, and other stakeholders to discuss the future of workforce development,…
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Andhra Pradesh makes 360-hour semester internships mandatory for UG students
Internships to be incorporated into the final-year curriculum of three-year and four-year UG programmes; priority to stipend-based internships available through the Institute-Industry Connect portal
Supreme Court Pauses Mumbai Civic Body Chief's Salary Over Encroachments
The three-judge bench also rejected the BMC's plea for an additional 30 days to complete the task. It said the civic body must comply with the court's earlier directions before seeking further relief.

DVAC conducts drone survey of irrigation tank in illegal sand mining charge against DMK’s E.V. Velu
Rahul Gandhi Doubles Down On Debate Dare, Gets A Counter From N Sitharaman
JD(U) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad said Gandhi should raise all the issues he wants to discuss in Parliament if he has faith in parliamentary democracy.

Telangana FMGs to resume peaceful protest from November 4 over stipend disparity

Keralam CM Satheesan says social media trends, ‘ratings race’ threaten journalistic credibility
Inaugurating the diamond jubilee celebrations of the Thiruvananthapuram Press Club, CM says established mainstream media organisations, despite their rich traditions and heritage, were increasingly following trends set by social media

Palaniswami criticises TVK regime for being ‘lethargic’ in handling onion procurement
Video of Boy Abusing Mother Draws Condemnation Over Parenting
The video, shared widely on X, shows the child using abusive language, prompting users to blame poor parenting, the father's influence, and even broader societal shifts like feminism or modern attitudes.

Heavy rain delays VMC vote counting by five hours
Vangaveeti Radha Krishna leads in mayoral race with 1.14 lakh votes; NDA wins four municipalities in NTR district