Why is it difficult to ensure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali?
Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital
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Andhra Pradesh civic polls result LIVE | Counting of votes underway across 10 GVMC zones
Counting for the 10 zones to be held at different locations on the Andhra University campus; candidates and party leaders spend time meeting supporters, reviewing prospects, while a few visit temples and offer prayers; authorities make elaborate arrangements at the venue
Mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits of J&K's Kishtwar
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Parts of Delhi reel under ‘severe’ level air pollution
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 330 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 3, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data
Fire breaks out at HPCL Visakh Refinery; no casualties reported
Reassuring the public, Malkapuram Inspector of Police E. Narasimha Rao issued a voice message that the situation was under control
Bihar Assembly serves notice to Anant Singh over plea to expel him
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What is the role of Legislative Councils? | Explained
What is the constitutional basis for Legislative Councils in the States? What were the arguments for and against? How are members elected and nominated? What powers do Legislative Councils have in relation to Legislative Assemblies? What reforms did the Second Administrative Refo...
Police foil bid to snatch smuggled gold from woman at Karipur
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No power disruptions reported as Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam in Prakasam dist.
During the teleconference, Collectors briefed Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on the ground situation and relief measures
Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district
A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts
Activists raise concern over Supreme Court order on green firecrackers raises, traders lament stock availability
Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital
Panel proposes 10-year roadmap for stray dog issue in Keralam
Committee of experts call for a shift from the conventional sterilisation-and-release approach to model centred on adoption by individuals and institutions, alongside scientific waste management to reduce the street dog population; recommends monthly maintenance subsidy for those...
Valapattanam river samples reveal alarminglevels of chemical pollutants, bacteria
Test reports from the PCB have revealed severe pollution in the Valapattanam river, raising concerns about public health, aquatic life and the quality of drinking water in riverside areas
Kozhikode drinking water projects to be reviewed ahead of summer
The initiative follows instructions from the State government to address mounting public complaints about drinking water shortages in various Assembly constituencies
Cyclone Murasu LIVE updates: Landfall continues in Andhra Pradesh, several districts on high alert amid heavy rainfall
Several thatched houses collapsed and residents were stranded in Ongole; District Collectors informed Chief Minister Naidy that arrangements were being made for counting votes in the local body elections alongside cyclone relief operations.
Petronet LNG reports 52.3% growth in net profits, in talks for availing undelivered cargoes
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Queues and chaos at many Tasmac outlets as ₹10 price hike, fake news of closure of shops
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Despite court rulings, people continue to face difficulty in CID clearance: M.Y. Tarigami
Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said that in some cases, those accused died many years ago, but their past continues to affect their families, denying the younger generations opportunities through no fault of their own