The Hindu

Organised by the Disha Students Organisation and Bhagat Singh Jan Adhikar Yatra (BSJAY), the demonstration also called for the repeal of the 2023 law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners

On October 17, a stampede broke out at a Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata, claiming 19 lives. The pandal, erected in a narrow space with dim lighting, was filled with people soon after it started raining. Shrabana Chatterjee and Shiv Sahay Singh report on the lapses that led to the tragedy and the questions it has raised about accountability in West Bengal, where the new governments first Durga Puja celebrations have been marred by controversy

A CMDA official says water stagnation on main roads reduced after a drain was constructed. However, clogging persists near the L and M blocks and inside the flower market, where old drains require cleaning

Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde appear before the Special Executive Magistrate at Delhis Mandir Marg police station

Arunachalam, a frequent commuter, said he often faced issues with the ticketing gates on the newly opened stretch, wherein it took multiple attempts to open them

The association said that the order curtailed the freedom of speech guaranteed to citizens by the Constitution

Prompted by the threat, law enforcement authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation to verify the authenticity of the message

In several historically backward districts, including Kalaburagi, Mysuru, Raichur and Ballari, deletions at the draft stage exceeded 18% of the electorate.

The sessions aim to improve disease awareness, address misconceptions and support informed decision-making and long-term disease management

During interrogation, the two allegedly told the police that an altercation had broken out while they were under the influence of alcohol

Residents welcome the reopening of Nageswara Rao Park, renovated by GCC at a cost of 8.49 cr.; while some prefer the old park for its familiarity, others want more childrens play equipment

The accused was arrested in connection with the 2017 murder of Samidas in Korattur

Further investigations are under way

Meeting decides that Women and Child Development Officers in districts will be fully responsible for ensuring childrens safety and rehabilitation.

Mayor candidates intensify door-to-door outreach and community meetings; sitting MLAs and senior leaders join the campaign to boost the prospects of alliance nominees

The protesters marched from Town Hall to challenge the Licensing and Regulation of Protests, Demonstrations and Protest Marches (Bengaluru City) Order, 2021, which the city police cite to restrict protests to Freedom Park.

While retaining provisions requiring prior intimation to the magistrate in cases of production after 5 p.m., court directs the State government to issue fresh guidelines

The RSS march applications became a talking point after Home Minister Priyank Kharge took to social media to share two communications from the RSS that informed the police of the proposed marches in the city.

While the police have questioned Suraj, one of the two accused, the other accused, Allauddin, is still recovering from the injuries he sustained. The police said both the injured men had been giving contradictory statements.