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While Gadchiroli is under a yellow alert on Tuesday, the weather department has issued yellow alerts for several districts in Vidarbha, Marathwada, Madhya Maharashtra and Konkan. The forecast includes heavy rainfall in parts of Vidarbha, along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in other regions

A Russian attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured eight, damaging medical facilities and a university dormitory. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said ballistic missiles struck crowded civilian areas. The assault came ahead of a planned humanitarian truce in Russian-occupied Oleshky

The Madhya Pradesh Congress chief has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, seeking the Centres intervention to curb spurious liquor deaths in the state. The move calls for attention to the issue and stronger measures to address deaths linked to adulterated alcohol

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the rules to include E100 alongside E85 in specified emission certification provisions. E100 consists predominantly of ethanol, while E85 contains up to 85 per cent ethanol by volume

Chhattisgarh has directed district collectors to prepare for heavy to extremely heavy rain from Cyclone Arnab on Wednesday and Thursday. Officials have been told to keep relief camps operational, ensure medical services, prepare evacuations and protect crops, livestock and vulnerable residents, with zero casualties the goal

Pune RTO has warned private bus operators against charging fares above government-prescribed limits during Diwali and said violations could invite action under the Motor Vehicles Act. Passengers can report excess fares and other violations on WhatsApp at 8275330209

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on the application filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay

Cyclone Arnab is forecast to bring heavy rain to parts of West Bengal between October 28 and 30 as it approaches landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The IMD has warned of rough seas and squally winds reaching 60 kmph, advising fishermen to stay ashore until October 29

Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday, bringing heavy rain to Jharkhand for three days. The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for several districts, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, waterlogging and possible flooding

Thousands of volunteer election observers were deployed at polling stations across Israel on Tuesday as voting began in a closely contested election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from a bloc led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, with opinion polls suggesting a tight race

The application was mentioned before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. Senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia, appearing in the matter, told the bench that the application had been filed in a pending petition

Cyclone Arnab threatens coastal Andhra Pradesh, with winds reaching 140 kmph and extremely heavy rainfall forecast. Authorities have activated 1,763 shelters, deployed rescue teams across 11 districts, initiated evacuations and secured over 30,000 fishing vessels

Air India also cautioned that adverse weather could affect road travel and advised passengers to monitor updates through its official website

The Jamia Millia Islamia students protest entered its 16th day as students rejected the universitys assurance of elections within 15 days of constitution approval. They demand a firm poll date and a deadline for approving the constitution, while classes remain online until November 8

Zelenskyy said emergency services had been deployed to the affected locations to rescue people and assess the damage. He added that the exact number of casualties was not yet known

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh questioned the handling of the case, asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to respond to the allegations

Five people were killed and one injured in a firing incident at Hotel Bilas Inn in Guwahatis Bora Service area on Monday night. Police arrested the accused, Ghanakanta Gogoi, within an hour and seized the weapon. Investigators suspect a dispute over the hotels lease agreement.

A localised ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia began early Tuesday to facilitate a planned humanitarian mission to Oleshky, where up to 2,000 people face dwindling food and medicine supplies. Melania Trump led talks with civilian negotiators ahead of further US-brokered peace talks expected next month

Pune has reported a rise in conjunctivitis cases over the past two to three weeks, with doctors linking the increase to changing weather, crowded public places and inadequate hand hygiene. Ophthalmologists have advised timely medical attention, proper hygiene and avoiding self-medication

Assam Police have arrested 17 individuals in connection with an alleged attack on a Bihu cultural troupe during a Durga Puja celebration in Sribhumi district on Saturday night. The incident reportedly followed objections to the performance of Assamese songs, with videos showing injured performers

Around 343 voter identity cards belonging to Indores Rau Assembly constituency were found along the banks of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone district. The cards were discovered by residents during a cleanliness drive and seized by the revenue team as police began an investigation

Sudan faces a growing risk of famine, with 19.5 million people experiencing acute food insecurity, according to a joint warning by the US, Canada and more than two dozen international partners. The governments have urged warring parties to lift restrictions and allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians

US President Donald Trump hit back at former President Barack Obama after he reportedly compared the renovated White House to the Cheesecake Factory restaurant chain. Trump defended the restoration work, called Obama a lousy president and claimed the building was in its best shape since 1792

The Odisha government has warned against spreading unverified forecasts and misleading alerts about Cyclone Arnab on social media. The Special Relief Commissioner has urged citizens and media organisations to rely on official IMD bulletins, cautioning that deliberate false warnings could invite legal action

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Trump's next two years in office will depend on which party controls either chamber of Congress or both.

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An official announcement from Islamabad regarding remains pending, but diplomatic sources indicated that preparations were under way for the PMs visit to Russia.

Researchers found that this calorie restriction disproportionately decreases mutations in the least active genomic regions, particularly within organs like the liver.

With 100 per cent of the vote counted, Brazils electoral court announced that Lula had a lead of nearly 4.4 million votes 51.8 per cent of the total vote over Flavio Bolsonaro

Delhi BJP leaders and workers raised slogans in protest of the alleged insult, demanding an apology from Kharge and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi

Speaking to US network MS NOW, Herzog said he would not bow to pressure from Trump

As Mumbais shopping and F&B industries do a collective jig with the opening up of Ballard Pier, one hopes that the character and distinct identity of Ballard Estate heritage precinct nearby is allowed to be

The police initially circulated his images to police stations across Mumbai but received no useful leads

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Cyclone Arnab is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, with winds of up to 140 kmph, heavy rain and a possible storm surge. Odisha has shut schools in six districts, banned fishing and deployed rescue teams

Religious authority is greater than political power. Governing the state by bowing before saints is our tradition, Shinde said after paying obeisance to Lord Trimbakeshwar and Godavari Mata and greeting saints and religious leaders who had arrived from across the country

The IMD has issued a yellow alert for Yavatmal on Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, light to moderate rainfall and gusty winds. Wardha and Nagpur are under yellow alerts for Wednesday and Thursday, while Gondia is also likely to experience similar weather conditions on both days

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring changes in the path and intensity of Cyclone Arnab, which is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. Although West Bengal is unlikely to face a direct impact, the system is expected to bring fresh spells of rain and gusty winds to several parts of the state

Heavy Northeast monsoon rain has triggered a red alert in Kodaikanal, flooding over 20 homes and disrupting tourism and livelihoods. Residents fear a cracked 30-year-old bridge could cut off 600700 families, while Vaigai Dam in Theni has reached the 50-foot mark

Three Palestinians, including a seven-year-old girl, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a displaced persons camp in southern Gaza. Gaza's civil defence reported 11 deaths and 50 injuries from Israeli fire and airstrikes in 24 hours, as military activity continued despite the ceasefire

According to preliminary information, smoke and flames were noticed coming from the bus while it was heading towards Swargate. The driver acted promptly and pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road

A 30-year-old man was arrested for allegedly molesting an 18-year-old woman and attempting to lift her near Samarth Dairy in Punes Katraj area on October 24. The womans cries for help alerted locals, who allegedly caught and assaulted the accused before police arrived

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh said the Maharashtra government had challenged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), alleging that its regulations encroached upon the powers of the state government

The Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed four Houthi ballistic missile launchers, a depot and tunnels in Yemen as the Houthis claimed a fresh attack on Riyadh airport. Saudi air defences have intercepted missiles amid escalating attacks, flight disruptions and heightened regional security concerns

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is visiting South Korea to strengthen maritime cooperation and promote Indias shipbuilding potential. He urged Indian professionals to share Korean expertise and support the VOYAGES framework as India targets a place among the worlds top five shipbuilding nations by 2047

The forum, being hosted under India's chairship, brings together representatives of BRICS member and partner countries to strengthen parliamentary cooperation and discuss people-centric development

Several people, including Congress workers and security personnel, were injured after five vehicles in Rahul Gandhis convoy collided with an ambulance on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradeshs Sultanpur district on October 26

The case stemmed from comments Gandhi allegedly made during the 2018 Karnataka Assembly election campaign in Bengaluru. He had criticised the BJP's claims of promoting clean politics while referring to Shah as a person accused in a murder case

Congress general secretary in-charge of communications Jairam Ramesh shared media reports on X highlighting rising food prices and the impact of inflation on household budgets