Sugarcane growers intensify agitation across Kittur Karnataka; bandh evokes mixed response; Road blockades disrupt transport in Belagavi, Vijayapura, Bagalkot, Dharwad and Haveri

RJD and JSP call for disqualification of independent MLCs who ‘joined’ BJP

The Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party issued a press statement saying both had joined the party; when a controversy erupted both MLCs said they have not joined the party but are supporting the BJP

Two arrested for selling marijuana in Patancheru

Two interstate drug peddlers arrested near a Patancheru dairy farm for selling marijuana; police seize 1.15 kg and arrest four buyers.

Municipal polls held peacefully in Nellore district

Peaceful Nellore municipal polls draw 57.72% turnout across 72 wards, with minor incidents, vigilant officials, and post-poll strongroom security.

KTR: KCR will come back to save farmers from Congress

Nitin Nabin to participate in BJP’s ‘Maha Padayatra’ in Karimnagar on November 5

BJP president Nitin Nabin to lead Karimnagar’s Maha Padayatra on Nov 5 amid Save Democracy campaign against perceived misinformation.

Focus on worker-centric innovations across domains, Labour Minister tells EPFO employees

Social security must be driven by human sensitivity and every concern and grievance of workers must be addressed with compassion and empathy, says Mansukh Mandaviya

Odisha short of equipment, may use explosives to rescue landslide victims

With no road access, officials are looking for cranes and earthmovers; they are also seeking the assistance of engineers with expertise in controlled blasting to break up boulders

Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan asks Keralam govt. to reverse premium hike for NoRKA Care insurance scheme

The premium for a ‘family floater’ policy (with a coverage of ₹5 lakh) has been hiked from ₹13,411 to a range between ₹35,664 and ₹77,773, he says