Karnataka gets its second woman Governor with appointment of Sudha Yadav
Karnataka was one of the six states to which gubernatorial appointments were announced on October 12.
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Puducherry to roll out QR-code-enabled garbage collection system
The Puducherry State Sanitation Workers’ Union said the QR-code-based monitoring system would add to the workload of workers and urged the Puducherry government to abandon the move
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Improve civic infrastructure along Vizianagaram routes to Bhogapuram and Visakhapatnam: CREDAI
CREDAI Andhra Pradesh vice-president K.S.C. Bose asks the State government to prioritise civic infrastructure amid development along the two routes
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MPSC paper leak: Bhimanwar on leave; Tukaram Mundhe to be secretary of committee for inquiry
Subsequently, Maharashtra Public Service Commission Chairman Vivek Bhimanwar announced that he had proceeded on leave till the inquiry was completed
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Telangana Governor calls for modernisation of Salar Jung Museum in Hyderabad
Telangana Governor urges comprehensive modernisation of Salar Jung Museum, upgrading galleries, amenities, and educational initiatives to attract youth.
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister launches AI-powered Venkatadri app for Tirumala pilgrims
The TTD app maps more than 350 locations, offers offline navigation and provides round-the-clock assistance in five languages
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Hyderabad Press Club to formulate action plan to pressurise government to address journalists’ issues
Hyderabad Press Club to push government for housing, health cards, pensions, and key journalists’ demands through an action plan.
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Ties between Centre and T.N. cordial: Nainar Nagenthran
Ties between Centre and T.N. cordial, says BJP Tamil Nadu unit president Nainar Nagenthran.
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Telangana government to reconsider metro rail-RTC common mobility card charges
The monthly pass costs ₹8,500 including Hyderabad Metro Rail’s share ₹7,000 and TGSRTC’s share of ₹1,500.
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Karnataka Chief Minister to lay foundation stones for lift irrigation projects in Bagalkot on Oct. 17
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will lay the foundation stones for lift irrigation projects in Kadarakoppa and Anawala in Beilagi Assembly constituency in Bagalkot district on October 17.
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Keralam lotteries directorate to have more tickets on sale
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says that the directorate is aiming to increase the series of its weekly lotteries from 12 to 15 and increase the sale by 27 lakh tickets
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CMN Trust completes construction of 50 houses for homeless families
Governor Rajendra Arlekar will announce the completion and hand over the keys to the remaining houses at a function in Ottapalam on Tuesday
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TDB to tighten checks on parking fees, essential prices in Keralam’s Erumely
The board will also intensify waste management and increase the capacity for spot booking for Sabarimala darshan from Erumely, says TDB chief
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Noted architect N.M. Salim passes away
Salim was active in the architecture field for over five decades, playing a key role in transforming the face of urban centres in Keralam and other South Indian States
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PM Modi and CM Vijay commit themselves to working together for Tamil Nadu’s development
Inaugurating a slew of projects, including the Chennai Metro Rail services on the Vadapalani-Poonamallee stretch, Mr. Modi says that while governments have changed, his commitment to the development of Tamil Nadu and his service to its people have remained the same
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Keralam has ensured work to all families that sought it under VB-G RAM G, says Minister K.M. Shaji
Minister says the government has made sure that the new scheme is implemented in all gram panchayats in the State
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No autopsy until Naga man’s missing head is found, Manipur governement told
One of the four Naga men killed by unidentified extremists in Kangpokpi district on October 10 was beheaded
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Supplyco’s Go Express marts will function for longer hours: Keralam Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob
Responding to “widespread non-availability” of food kits to people under the extremely poor category, the Minister said the government would examine if food essentials could be supplied to them through kits or other alternative ways
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‘Defer one crop cycle to save water & power’: Telangana CM’s El Niño SOS leaves farmers furious
CM said the state’s reservoir levels have plummeted to just 200 TMC against normal storage of 462 TMC, forcing administration to prioritise drinking water over agriculture.
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No need for concern over ‘aravana’ availability during Sabarimala pilgrimage: TDB tells Keralam Minister
Devaswoms Minister K. Muraleedharan says TDB president K. Jayakumar has told him that all arrangements have been made to ensure an adequate supply of aravana
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Community-led model to tackle drug abuse in 300 Haryana villages
The voluntary, non-political initiative has been launched by the Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum, a network of volunteers with roots in Haryana
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Pargat Singh says ‘Congress is united’ as he takes charge of Punjab unit
Punjab Congress in-charge and AICC General Secretary Sachin Pilot formally handed over the responsibility to Mr. Pargat
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Chief Minister inaugurates IAP House
The IAP House, located behind the Kaloor metro station, will also be home to the ‘Arike’ Pain and Palliative Care Unit, which focusses on pediatric palliative care.
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Governor inaugurates Navaratri Golu in Lok Bhavan
Tamil Nadu Governor inaugurates Navaratri Golu 2026 at Lok Bhavan Chennai, celebrating Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple’s Kumbabishekam and cultural arts.
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