Minister Orders Crackdown on Effluent Discharge into Bhima River in Yadgir
Karnataka's environment minister has ordered stringent action against industries in Yadgir district accused of discharging untreated effluents into the Bhima River.
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Revanth Reddy likens SIR row to anti-Simon agitation, warns of 'Sir Go Back' chorus
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy compared the SIR of electoral rolls to the 1928 anti-Simon Commission agitation and alleged centralisation of poll decisions.
Kolkata to Host India Energy Week 2027 in January
Kolkata will host India Energy Week 2027 from 28–31 January at the New Town Convention Centre, the first time the flagship energy event comes to eastern India.
Telangana Plans Risk-Based Fire NOC System for Industries
Telangana's Fire Services is weighing a risk-based classification for industrial Fire NOCs, grading units as low, medium or high hazard to streamline approvals.
AAP Donations Fall 68% as BJD Declares Nil Contributions in EC Reports
AAP's declared donations dropped 68% to Rs 12.09 crore in 2025-26, while BJD reported nil contributions above Rs 20,000, per Election Commission filings.
El Niño Likely to Persist Until April 2027, Threatening Marine Ecosystems: INCOIS
INCOIS scientists say El Niño will stay dominant until at least April 2027, driving marine heatwaves and hurting fisheries across the Indian Ocean.
Revanth Reddy to visit Sircilla on Sept 30, launch ₹345.78 crore works
CM A. Revanth Reddy will visit Sircilla on September 30 to launch and lay foundations for development works worth ₹345.78 crore.
Two MDMA seizures in two days in Thiruvananthapuram; four held
Two separate drug busts in Thiruvananthapuram within two days led to four arrests and the seizure of around 205 g of MDMA.
Kharge Accuses BJP of 'Violence' After Minister's Slapping Video
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the BJP of violence against citizens after a video showed Delhi minister Parvesh Sahib Singh slapping a man.
Railways clears Rs 345 crore for Odisha line doubling and UP Kavach rollout
Indian Railways has approved two projects worth Rs 345 crore — a 6-km doubling in Odisha and Kavach 4.0 rollout in Uttar Pradesh.
Kerala to Set Up District-Level Committees to Strengthen Epidemic Prevention
Kerala will form District Collector-chaired coordination committees and grassroots panels to intensify prevention of dengue, chikungunya and other epidemic diseases.
Kerala local body ward bypolls record 58.81% turnout, counting on Tuesday
Bypolls to 38 local body wards across Kerala saw a 58.81% voter turnout, with counting set to begin at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Kerala expands Special Enrichment programme to 445 schools
Kerala's Special Enrichment programme has grown from 50 schools to 445 in 2026-27, with ₹5 crore sanctioned for its rollout.
YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi questions Naidu's three-day absence from public view
YSRCP State general secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi demanded details of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's tour programme, questioning his absence from public view for three days.
India's reservoir storage slips to 70% as monsoon draws to a close
Storage in 178 reservoirs stands at 70% of capacity, below the 10-year average, as drought is declared in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
Anekal MLA B. Shivanna Takes Charge as KSPCB Chairman Amid Eligibility Debate
Congress MLA B. Shivanna has been appointed KSPCB chairman for three years, pledging action on lake and air pollution, even as activists question his eligibility.
Telangana Congress protests seek CEC's resignation over SIR of electoral rolls
Telangana Congress leaders protested in Hyderabad and Sangareddy, demanding the CEC's resignation and greater transparency in the SIR of electoral rolls.
Keltron starts sonar integration for Jalkapi, wins first direct NPCIL order
Keltron has begun integrating bow and flank array sonar systems for the indigenous underwater vessel project Jalkapi, and secured its first direct NPCIL contract.
Tenders for Godavari Pushkarams 2027 permanent works to be floated by November
East Godavari Collector Chekuri Kirthi says tenders for permanent infrastructure for Godavari Pushkarams-2027 will be invited by end-November, with temporary facilities ready by March.
Patna march for CEC's resignation ends in clashes; CPI delegation meets Governor
A CPI-led march in Patna demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and cancellation of the SIR of electoral rolls was stopped by police, leading to clashes and detentions.