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Assam opposition leader backs government crackdown on child marriage

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Gautam Adani explores 3 billion acquisition of Dutch energy storage group VTTI

The potential deal could expand Adani Groups global infrastructure portfolio as energy supply disruptions increase the value of storage facilitie

AAP threatens protest if Delhi govt does not withdraw home alcohol delivery policy in 24 hours

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Ageing muscles sacrifice strength to protect cells, study finds

Researchers have identified a mitochondrial molecule that could help explain muscle decline and point towards potential treatments for age-relate

Israel poll results deadlocked amid historic showing by Arab parties

Assam CM holds key meetings in Dibrugarh on indigenous land rights

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On debut, Jio 2nd most valuable company, behind only parent Reliance Industries

Scientists spot icy object beyond Pluto that could be a new dwarf planet

The discovery highlights how advanced telescopes are helping astronomers uncover distant icy worlds and deepen understanding of the solar system.

The small, unheard film is the gem: Dharamshala International Film Festival turns 15

DIFF founder Ritu Sarin and programming director Bina Paul on building a global non-mainstream cinema culture in Dharamshala as the festival turn

Monitor welfare schemes closely: PM Modi to chief secretaries

US teachers rethink homework and exams as AI chatbots reshape classrooms

From oral examinations to handwritten essays, educators are redesigning classroom assessments to understand what students know and how they think

SC summons Sanjay Raut in contempt case

Fed holds interest rates steady at 3.9% as US inflation remains elevated

With inflation above target and borrowing costs squeezing homebuyers, policymakers face mounting pressure to balance price stability with economi

Yet to test legality of logical discrepancy in SIR: Supreme Court

News from the world of Education: October 29, 2026

Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more

Major fire destroys shops in Vasco; Goa CM pledges support

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South Africa Takes Slim Lead Against Australia in Third Test

South Africa leads Australia by one run at the end of Day 2 in the decisive third Test match at Newlands, Cape Town. South Africa Takes Slim Lead

Historian Charles Greig donated 50 paintings and watercolours to Tate; from colonial India

Texas barber returns $128,514 found at ATM despite rent struggles

Georgia siblings fight over 95-year-old mother's care and assets; court backs daughter

NDA wins 16 of 28 seats, Congress falters in MLC polls

Police Crack Down on Drug Traffickers in Kupwara, Arrest One with Over a Kilogram of Charas

Kupwara police seize over a kilogram of charas and arrest a suspect in ongoing drug trafficking crackdown. Police Crack Down on Drug Traffickers

In SC, biological women oppose equal rights for transgender women

Gujarat Police Cracks Down on Medical Stores for NDPS Violations

Gujarats anti-narcotics task force inspects 213 medical stores, issuing 25 notices for NDPS violations in a week-long operation. Gujarat Police C

Vance sends letter to Iran hard-liner in bid to revive peace talks as Trump threatens strikes

Rajasthan Panchayat Elections Witness 64.32% Voter Turnout; Batadu Leads with 78.30%

Rajasthans Panchayat elections saw a 64.32% turnout, with Batadu achieving the highest at 78.30%. Voting faced minor disruptions due to EVM issue

Government open to media suggestions on Digital Personal Data Protection Act, promises to uphold press freedom

The Government of India is willing to consider suggestions from news organisations about the Digital Personal Data Protection Act. Ashwini Vaishn

Forest panel rejects Uttarakhand HC relocation plan again over forest land concerns

The committee directed the State government to explore the possibility of locating the proposed project on suitable non-forest land before pursui

Haryana BJP Leader Accuses Congress of Misleading Public on Voter List Updates

Archana Gupta criticizes Congress for misleading voters about the special voter list revision process in Haryana. Haryana BJP Leader Accuses Cong

The UK plans to send giant robotic claws into orbit to grab two dead satellites; 2029 mission

Maui Estate Fetches $18.5 Million: Renovated Makena home tops 2026 sale; big price cut reflects cooling market

NCP leader challenges Sunetra Pawars decision to appoint a new national chief spokesperson

Brijmohan Shrivastav claimed that the previously raised queries about her appointment as the national president were still unresolved

To empower panchayats, gram yojana gets nod

Two California brothers face 35 felony charges each after hundreds complain of unfinished homes

Centres Diwali gift to pensioners, staff: 3% DA hike

Amy Poehler wants more kissing scenes in The Pitt

Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 29 (IANS) Hollywood actress Amy Poehler feels that her hit medical drama The Pitt needs a more dosage of romance.

Nagaland Governor Advocates for Improved Road Connectivity with Myanmar to Boost Trade

Nagalands Governor emphasizes better road links with Myanmar to enhance trade and economic opportunities in Meluri district. Nagaland Governor Ad

Bolsonaro declares himself Brazils true president, vows to lead opposition from US

Austen again? Make it worth our while

Another Sense and Sensibility must prove it has more to say than its predecessors

Heck of a family fight: Kevin Warsh signals dissent in FOMC committee as Fed holds rates steady

Heck of a family fight: Kevin Warsh signals dissent in FOMC committee as Fed holds rates steady

Corporation councillor willing to express regret for abusing and body shaming Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, her counsel tells Madras High Court

She has sought anticipatory bail in a case booked against her pursuant to a speech at DMK womens wing meet held in Chennai on October 7, 2026

Pakistan minister invites Punjab CM Mann

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann had said that he wished to accept the invitation from the organisers of the Lahore International Punjabi Conference in La

Rahul Gandhi politicising commercial and legal matters: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman responded to Rahul Gandhi's comments on the Tata group, accusing him of politicisation. She emphasised the go

Bihar MLC polls: Upper caste candidates dominate election results

The Opposition Congress party which had put up its candidates on five seats has failed to win even a single seat in the elections

Privacy law doesnt infringe upon press freedom: IT & I&B minister

Cabinet reshuffle triggers political row: BJP accuses Omar of targeting Hindus; Dy CM hits back

The BJP has accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of targeting Hindus and neglecting the Jammu region in the latest Cabinet reshuffle, alleging in

Alka Lamba Calls for Resignation of Chief Election Commissioner at November Rally

Alka Lamba announces a major rally on November 1 to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, addressing key electoral

Railways to turn off charging points in trains during night

The Railway Boards renewed insistence on implementing the measure follows a recent incident in the South Eastern Railway zone. Railway staff repo

Government extends PLI scheme for textiles until 2033-34 to boost MSME participation and investments

The government has announced an extension of the Production Linked Incentive scheme for the textiles sector until 2034. This change aims to encou

Guess how many seats Congress won?: PM Modi's swipe at party's performance in MLC polls

The BJP also criticised Congress, with MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accusing Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations about India's electoral process.

California GOP governor hopeful proposes abolishing DMV. Polls have him down 20+ points

Republican Steve Hilton has rolled out a new policy proposal or ad nearly every day, while Democrat Xavier Becerra has offered few specifics.

Cancer drug price cap: Thiotepa gets 91% cut, Keytruda remains at Rs 2.16 lakh [see revised prices]

The highest reductions were seen in the chemotherapy medicines Thiotepa for which the price goes down from Rs 80,071 to Rs 7,150 for a 100mg vial

Hrithik Roshan pens romantic note for ex-wife Sussanne Khan; fans question their post-divorce equation

Hrithik Roshan penned a heartfelt note for his ex-wife Sussanne Khan, leaving fans surprised by their cordial bond post-divorce. Netizens questio

Astroguide for Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Baba Ramdev Accuses Organized Attacks on Sanatan Dharma

Baba Ramdev claims systematic attacks on Sanatan Dharma, alleging misinformation about Hindu deities during a press conference in Haridwar. Baba

In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two old Penobscot River dams to restore migratory routes; by September 2026, the Milford fish lift had counted a preliminary 5.85 million river herring returning upstream

Assam arrests over 500 in renewed crackdown on child marriage

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Sensitive US tech to Pak could end up in third country: Rajnath warns Hegseth

Australian couple sells 1832 Georgian Mansion for A$1.6M after 14 years

Harris V Natural England: court faults regulator over Catfield Fen; campaigners eye next steps

May instruct courts not to give bail in digital arrest cases: SC

The SIR verdict, serious constitutional questions

The top court must ensure fairness in electoral roll revisions

Criticism Must Respect Institutions: CJI

The CJI stressed that professional ethics must guide lawyers' conduct both inside and outside the courtroom.

SCR Campaigns for Submission of Life Certificates From Home

The digital facility allows them to complete the process from their homes using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, eliminating the need to v

New Collectors for Karur, Tiruppur and Tenkasi as T.N. govt goes for bureaucratic reshuffle

Kristen Wiig drops asking price of midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California to $5.495 million

Kristen Wiig has reduced the asking price of her midcentury modern home in Pasadena, California to $5.495 million after initially listing it for

Eye on Punjab poll, BJP fields Harshdeep Puri for RS from Madhya Pradesh

DCP Inspects NH-765 Accident Spots

Notices were issued to wine shop owners operating along both sides of NH-765, directing them to maintain a distance of 500 metres from the highwa

Pioneering U.S. labour leader Dolores Huerta dies at 96

Dolores Huerta took the reins of the U.S. farmworker movement in the 1960s with Chavez

Thirty Six years after LTTE's forceful expulsion Northern Muslims continue to rot in refugee camps

Cyclone Arnab Hits Chhattisgarh: Heavy Rainfall and Strong Winds Expected

Cyclone Arnab is impacting Chhattisgarh with heavy rainfall and strong winds. Farmers are advised to take precautions. Cyclone Arnab Hits Chhatti

India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights

The India-New Zealand FTA will strengthen trade, investment and professional mobility

Hunker down: On Cyclone Arnab, its landfall

Proactive governance kept the casualties low after Cyclone Arnab

Family of man killed by car going 88 mph in a South Carolina 35-mph zone backs no prison for driver

A Clemson student who pled guilty to reckless homicide in a traffic incident that killed a pedestrian got a suspended prison sentence.

Cyclone Arnab Wreaks Havoc, Claims 3 Lives: Philippines Ship Drifted to Konaseema Coast

Several fishing boats anchored at the mini harbour were severely damaged in the incident

RINL Land Auction Of 35 Plots Suspended

The NLMC has revised the auction schedule for the remaining plots.

MP Assures Cyclone Victims Of Govt Aid

Satish said the alliance government was prioritising public safety, accelerating relief operations and ensuring that families who suffered losses

The Anatomy of Mobocracy: Dissecting State Patronage and the Normalization of Violence in Contemporary India

the post-2014 cow-protection movement was systematically weaponized to target religious minorities, predominantly Muslims, and marginalized Dalit

UK parliamentary group to raise persecution of Hindus in Pakistan with UK govt

Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Karol calls for uniform civil code

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CM to release book co-authored by late B. Madhusoodana Kurup

NTKs Saattai Duraimurugan moves Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail

An FIR had been registered against him for his alleged derogatory YouTube video against Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Women At The Centre Of High-Takes Poll Battles In Nellore Region

From Naidupeta and Sullurpeta to Venkatagiri, Atmakur, and Buchireddypalem, the civic polls have evolved into prestigious battles.

PM Asks AP To Expedite Railway Land Acquisition, Bulk Drug Park Works

He also instructed the state government to accelerate work on the Bulk Drug Park coming up at Nakkapalli in Anakapalli district.

SAD-AAP trade barbs on drug menace issue in Punjab

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia accused Arvind Kejriwal of misleading Punjabis by giving the disproportionate assets case the label of a drug ca

Chief Minister Inspects Highway Repair Works in Uttarakhand

Uttarakhands Chief Minister reviewed highway repairs and cleanliness initiatives during his visit, emphasizing the importance of safe travel for

Manjhi releases 1,000 crore under PM job scheme to support 11,333 micro enterprises

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises minister Jitan Ram Manjhi announced the release of 1,000 crore in subsidy. This funding aims to support 11,333

Fresh Registration Needed For Graduates MLC Polls

Officials clarified that even those who voted earlier in the Graduates Constituency must register again, as a fresh voter list is prepared for ev

Disinvestment as key economic strategy

Given the fact that privatisation of several PSEs is a long journey, calibrated disinvestment could serve as an interim measure

Governor Wants Anti-Drug Pledge Mandatory for Admissions

Shukla sets 2029 target for drug-free Telangana, announces 60-day awareness drive