Bihar Cabinet approves MOU between WRD & NIH, Roorkee for Flood Plain Zone Delineation Study
Cabinet approves 115 acres of land for a sugar mill and 151.58 acres for other industries. 12 crore approved for Bihar State Games 2026. Nod for underground road corridor in Patna.
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 turns 15
News from the world of Education: October 29, 2026
Information on colleges, admissions, scholarships, events, MoUs, and more
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
Austen again? Make it worth our while
Another Sense and Sensibility must prove it has more to say than its predecessors
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 Lahore from November 27 to 29 and would want to visit Sikh shrines in Pakistan
The SIR verdict, serious constitutional questions
The top court must ensure fairness in electoral roll revisions
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
India-New Zealand trade ties set to scale new heights
The India-New Zealand FTA will strengthen trade, investment and professional mobility
Clinging on: On Netanyahu and the Israel elections
Netanyahus continuance will be bad news for Israel and the region
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
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
20 units of illegally mined sand near Ambur seized
Officials said that the revenue earned in the public auction will go to the State exchequer
TNCC president asks Karnataka government to respect Cauvery Water Management Authority order
T.N. govt. declares holiday on November 9 in view of Deepavali
India must build a holistic care system
Care is split across multiple Ministries, from women and child development to housing and urban affairs. Each runs valuable programmes, but without a common framework
Furniture thrown, proceedings disrupted as lawyers protest against HC judge turns chaotic
The conduct of the lawyers prompted the court to consider disciplinary and contempt proceedings against those involved
Persons with disabilities can now travel for free in government buses with UDID card
Stalin urges Murmu to initiate action against Gyanesh Kumar
Drug peddler held near Katpadi railway station
A case was registered and he was lodged at Central Prison in Vellore
All 17 escapees from Theni district jail apprehended in less than 40 hours: IGP South Zone
Free screening camp for stroke patients to be held on October 31
Three schoolgirls from Tiruvannamalai rescued at Kilambakkam bus terminus
The girls were handed over to the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) for counselling before reuniting with the family members
KONE Centennial Foundation visits Sevalaya in Tiruvallur
Rise in child marriage complaints in Mysuru district
MIDS professor alleges police harassment over fake Instagram account
In a complaint to the DGP, Prof. Kalaiyarasan said the police told him he was required for an inquiry at T4 Sankar Nagar police station in Pammal over an allegedly abusive comment targeting Pallavaram TVK MLA J. Kamatchi.
Child rescued in Ranipet; four persons held
Arrested persons told the police that they had kidnapped the baby past midnight on September 23
Tiger Shroff firing case: 11 accused re-arrested under MCOCA after court grants permission
The accused were produced before the special MCOCA court on October 28, a day after the Mumbai Crime Branch invoked provisions of the Act against them
Mob assaults buffalo traders in Madhya Pradeshs Damoh; two cases lodged
Damoh Superintendent of Police (SP) Anand Kaladagi told The Hindu that the incident took place on suspicion of buffalo theft
U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady despite surging inflation
The 12-member FOMC voted 10-2 to hold rates at a target range between 3.75 and 4.00%, citing the need for more data in the fight against inflation
MLC polls: In Maharashtra, ruling Mahayuti gets 2 seats, counting continues for other seats
In Maha Vikas Aghadi, NCP SP leads on two seats; setback for ruling NCP prompts senior leader Praful Patel to call for introspection
High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spain
Urda (Spain), Oct 28: A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and said another 58 people were receiving medical treatment [] The post High-speed train collision kills at least 68 in Spains 2nd deadly rail crash this year first appeared on Highland Post .
CM, Ardent remember Catholic priest who bridged interfaith divide
Shillong, Oct 28: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday paid his last respects to Rev Fr John Madur at the Archbishops House in Laitumkhrah. In a social media post the Chief Minister said that Fr Madur left an indelible mark on the lives of those he encountered through his deep faith, humility and spiritual [] The post CM, Ardent remember Catholic priest who bridged interfaith divide first appeared on Highland Post .
Integrated village development programme inaugurated in Nanjangud
UNESCO expert committee seeks stronger community participation in Hampi conservation
WPL auction: Molineux, Kiran top earners; Kashvi scripts history
UP Warriorz drafts in the T20 WC-winning captain for 1.10 crore; the Indian big-hitter to turn out for Capitals after being bought for 75 lakh; the 15-year-old is the youngest to make a WPL squad
Iran warns of 'devastating' economic fallout from any new Israeli attack
Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran's government, the two countries have directly fought a war for the first time in their history after decades of enmity
I-League 3: With 2 men sent off, Nongkseh suffer first defeat to Lakecity
Shillong, Oct 28: Nongkseh SSCC suffered a 1-0 defeat to Lakecity FC at the SSA Stadium today evening in a fiercely contested I-League 3 Group C encounter, with Abhijit Tawhare scoring the decisive goal in the 58th minute. Nongkseh had two men sent off, which put a big dent in their hopes of winning a [] The post I-League 3: With 2 men sent off, Nongkseh suffer first defeat to Lakecity first appeared on Highland Post .
Two Investigation Committees Formed to Probe Power Grid Disruption
Staff Reporter, Dhaka (Wednesday, October 28, 2026): Two investigation committees have been formed to determine the causes of the national power grid disruption. One has been constituted by the Power Division and the other by Power Grid Bangladesh (PGCB). The Power Division has formed an investigation committee, headed by Additional Secretary K M Ali Reza, to identify the causes of the grid disruption and make recommendations. The committee has been given two weeks to submit its report. The committee will conduct a detailed review and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future. The committee was formed to investigate the causes of the partial grid disruption that occurred in the countrys southeastern region on October 27, 2026, and to formulate specific recommendations. Among its members are former Executive Director (P&D) of Power Grid Bangladesh Md Amir Khasru, Supervising Engineer (System Protection and Testing Commissioning) of the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) Md Atikur Rahman, and a representative from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET). The Executive Director (O&M) of Power Grid Bangladesh, Md Abdul Monaem Chowdhury, will serve as the member secretary of the committee. The committee may [] The post Two Investigation Committees Formed to Probe Power Grid Disruption appeared first on Energy Bangla .
Trump says Putin-Zelensky meeting to be set up 'very soon'
There'll be a meeting set up very soon and I think a lot of progress could be made, Mr. Trump told reporters
Bangladesh, Japan sign 6 instruments, pledge loans worth $295m
Bangladesh and Japan have signed six bilateral cooperation instruments and pledged two yen-loan projects worth about US$295.5 million during Prime Minister Tarique Rahmans four-day official visit to Japan, expanding cooperation in maritime security, investment, agriculture, fisheries, skills development and climate change. The agreements and pledges form part of the outcomes of the prime ministers visit from October 26 to 29 at the invitation of his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi, said Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin. The six signed instruments include a grant agreement worth up to 2.12 billion Japanese yen (US$13.44 million) for providing a patrol vessel to Bangladesh to strengthen its maritime security capabilities. The other instruments cover economic relations and improvement of the business environment, agricultural cooperation, employment and skills development, fisheries and livestock, and climate change cooperation. The two governments also pledged yen loans of 15.88 billion yen (US$100.8 million) for improving the investment environment and 30.68 billion yen (US$194.7 million) for the second phase of the Upazila Governance and Development Project. The two loan pledges together amount to 46.56 billion yen, equivalent to approximately US$295.5 million. Under the maritime security grant, Japan will provide a patrol vessel to the Bangladesh Coast Guard to strengthen its capacity [] The post Bangladesh, Japan sign 6 instruments, pledge loans worth $295m appeared first on Energy Bangla .
Afghan-Pakistan border clash kills one, injures five
The countries went to war earlier this year and, with no permanent resolution reached on security issues, there have been sporadic attacks since a March truce
Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney says Prime Minister Narendra Modi deserves the Bharat Ratna for his dedication and service to nation
Cyclone Arnab: Educational institutions in Visakhapatnam to remain shut today
Textile industry welcomes changes in PLI scheme
Pink Line elevated corridor likely to be inaugurated on November 15: CM
In a step closer to the inauguration of the line, the 7.5-km elevated corridor between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere, received clearance from the Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety
Dhanlaxmi Bank records 48.55 crore net profit in Q2 of FY27
Operating profit for the period was 69.82 crore against profit of 28.19 crore for the same period of FY 2025-26
Two more suspects in espionage-honey trap case sent to 14-day judicial custody in Vijayawada
City Union Bank Q2 net rises 26 pc to 416 cr
The bank had a net profit of 329 crore in the July-September quarter of last fiscal
U.S. FDAs VAI tag for Dr. Reddys unit in Srikakulam, inspection closed
Hyderabad: Nearly four in 10 complaints on new traffic portal are for wrongly-issued challans
MoRTH consultant inspects landslip sites on Udhagamandalam Road
Incessant rain lashes Vijayawada, inundating low-lying areas
Vedanta Group eyeing $20 billion profits over next two years: Chairman Anil Agarwal
Vedanta is targeting $11 billion in profits this year, Chairman Anil Agarwal said.
Prof. Bilimale suggests that priority should be given to the use of Kannada in notices, circulars, announcements, and administrative affairs of Residents Welfare Associations
Chaos at Darbhanga MLC vote counting center as agents clash over vote validity and lead trend
FKJGP demands immediate start of Dalu-Baghmara NH-62 work
Shillong, Oct 28: The Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People (FKJGP), Garo Hills Zone, has expressed strong resentment over the inordinate delay in construction of National Highway 62 (217) from Dalu to Baghmara. In a statement, FKJGP President Pritam Arengh said not a single work has started on the stretch, which is considered the [] The post FKJGP demands immediate start of Dalu-Baghmara NH-62 work first appeared on Highland Post .
Former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen arrested in Durga Puja ticket scam
He faces allegations of financial irregularities and had been reportedly avoiding the police for a while
Malkajgiri MP Eatala Rajendra seeks PMs intervention to resolve Jawaharnagar landfill crisis
The way out of the dangerous trap
India risks a middle-income, low-productivity trap as weak job creation, stagnant wages and sluggish investment reinforce one another; escaping it requires better vocational education, wider diffusion of technology and useful knowledge, and greater social value for skilled work
Domestic hockey has evolved considerably, says Raghunath
DMK councillor arrested over controversial remark on Karur stampede
In a video that went viral on social media, the councillor was heard saying, If we had finished him off at Karur on that day, we wouldnt be in this situation today. The remark was allegedly directed at Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, in an apparent reference to the stampede in Karur
HITO seeks permanent weighbridge at Umiam
Shillong, Oct 28: The Hyniewtrep Integrated Territorial Organization (HITO), Ri-Bhoi District, has submitted a memorandum to the Commissioner of Transport seeking urgent establishment of a permanent weighbridge, before the newly constructed Umiam Bridge. HITO said the weighbridge is needed to enforce the 28.5 MT permissible gross-weight limit displayed at the Umiam Bridge Bypass, which also [] The post HITO seeks permanent weighbridge at Umiam first appeared on Highland Post .
The concerns over the Census questions
The questionnaire for the population enumeration phase of the 2027 Census comprises 40 questions and seek details such as nationality, number of bank accounts and mobile, Aadhaar and voter ID numbers, if available, raising concerns over its potential digression from the purpose of collecting data for policy and planning
Rs 838 cr MegLIFE project evaluated in South West Garo Hills
Shillong, Oct 28: A field evaluation of the Rs 838.16 crore community-based Meghalaya Livelihood and Forest Ecosystem Management Project (MegLIFE) was conducted in South West Garo Hills to assess progress on forest restoration and livelihoods. Evaluation teams inspected interventions and held community consultations at Rongsang Abagre and Golmangre in Betasing block and Torangpara and Ulubaripara [] The post Rs 838 cr MegLIFE project evaluated in South West Garo Hills first appeared on Highland Post .
IOCL holds Indian Army, leaves its semifinal hopes hanging
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellas warning over the PHP2Shell crisis highlights growing cybersecurity risks. A cryptographic flaw at eMudhra, an SBI customer data leak and critical PHP vulnerabilities reveal how weaknesses across digital infrastructure can threaten internet security, expose personal data and undermine trust. Could quantum-safe technology help build a more resilient internet?
Israel elections: Netanyahu falls short of majority; Arab parties hold the key
Israels parliamentary elections leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uncertain political future, with no clear winner emerging.
West Khasi Hills at 50: CM eyes tourism-led growth
Shillong, Oct 28: From bringing governance closer to people in 1976 to eyeing tourism-led growth in 2026, West Khasi Hills marked 50 years of its formation on Wednesday. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma, congratulating the people, recalled that the district was created on October 28, 1976 with Nongstoi as headquarters to take administration closer to [] The post West Khasi Hills at 50: CM eyes tourism-led growth first appeared on Highland Post .
Shillong, Oct 28: The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), West Jaintia Hills organised Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan, a pan-India school awareness campaign on POCSO Act, 2012 at District Library, Mynthong, Jowai. District and Sessions Judge-cum-DLSA Chairman M. Skhemlon expressed concern over rising POCSO cases. He said the Act protects both boys and girls, stressed confidentiality of [] The post DLSA organises Surakshit Bachpan Abhiyan on POCSO awareness in Jowai first appeared on Highland Post .
Betasing block officials trained on RTI handling
Shillong, Oct 28: Officials of Betasing C&RD Block were trained on effective handling of RTI applications with focus on transparency and accountability. The training on the Right to Information Act, 2005 was conducted by the Meghalaya Administrative Training Institute (MATI), Shillong, in four sessions led by Advocate Giles Ch. Sangma of West Garo Hills. The [] The post Betasing block officials trained on RTI handling first appeared on Highland Post .
Jarain private market reopens after 3-year closure
Jowai, Oct 28: The Amwi Ar Lyngdoh Jarain Private Market was reopened today after three years, in the presence of Amlarem MLA Lahkmen Rymbui. The market, functioning since the 1980s, was closed on August 3, 2023, following disputes among four Dorbar Shnongs. It was revived after the Dorbars reached a fresh understanding and submitted a [] The post Jarain private market reopens after 3-year closure first appeared on Highland Post .
AAI guides KV Umroi students on aviation careers
Shillong, Oct 28: Six officials from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) interacted with 16 Class XI and XII Science students of PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya, Umroi Cantonment, to introduce them to careers in aviation. Students were briefed on roles like commercial pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer and air traffic controller, along with the qualifications, training [] The post AAI guides KV Umroi students on aviation careers first appeared on Highland Post .
300 articles collected in EJH under
Khliehriat, Oct 28: The East Jaintia Hills Deputy Commissioners office recently organised a collection drive under Project Mynried a welfare initiative to support underprivileged children aged 1 to 15 years. The drive, attended by Deputy Commissioner Manish Kumar along with Project Head F. Passah, Additional Project Heads EA Sangma and Dr. N. Dkhar, and [] The post 300 articles collected in EJH under Project Mynried first appeared on Highland Post .
Cyclone Arnab: Control room activated in Bhadrachalam, preparedness reviewed
Corporation engineers seek protection during work hours
India needs $220 billion for green power transition by FY30
Speaking at the press curtain raiser of the the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (2026), Mr. Sarangi mentioned that India had secured private investment of $64 billion in the sector.
Citizens serve legal notices to State govt. over bursting of firecrackers during Ganesha festival
Bhatti urges govt. staff to adopt AI for better public service delivery
Social media users trash Telangana CEOs claims on SIR, call the process a sham
Bharath cycles through Kurnool, urges voters to elect NDA
Ministers to visit Attappady on Saturday
V.K. Sreekandan, MP, has attributed the increasing health problems in Attappady to conditions such as sickle cell disease and anaemia, gaps in nutrition programmes and shortcomings in emergency medical services
Vizianagaram Collector, staff unhurt after lorry hits official vehicle
Congress request for special train to Delhi came at short notice: SCR
Congress request for special train to Delhi came at short notice: SCR
Vijay keen to show that off-spinners can excel in both Tests and T20s
The Andhra tweaker sheds light on his transition from playing on cement to turf wickets; the 25-year-old has been making rapid strides
