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India’s CBDC and Crypto: Why Digital Rupees and Public Blockchains Are Different Bets

India’s digital rupee, stablecoins and cryptocurrencies differ in regulation, backing, risks and purpose within the evolving financial ecosystem.

Rajasthan Govt Declares 80 Tehsils Across 14 Districts Drought-Affected Amid Rainfall Deficit

Rajasthan has declared 80 tehsils across 14 districts drought-affected for six months, with 69 facing severe conditions following deficient monsoon rainfall and crop damage.

Over 12,000 Maharashtra Farmers Begin Vehicle-Led March To Mumbai, Demand Drought Relief & Land Rights

More than 12,000 farmers from 20+ districts are marching towards Mumbai, demanding adequate drought compensation, loan relief, crop insurance and land rights.

Calcutta High Court Orders Social Media Platforms To Remove Modi–Adani ‘Stole India’ Documentary

The Calcutta High Court orders social media platforms to remove a Modi–Adani documentary amid an ongoing defamation dispute.

Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Warns Bengaluru IT Firms After ‘No Jobs For Kannada Speakers’ Video Goes Viral

A viral video alleging that Bengaluru IT companies favour Telugu and Tamil speakers over Kannada-speaking candidates has prompted Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to warn of action.

IISER Pune Removes Umar Khalid’s Book From Library To Avoid ‘Misunderstanding Or Unrest’

IISER Pune withdraws Fractured Communities: Adivasi Histories and the Politics of Power following online criticism, prompting questions about academic freedom and library policies.

Delhi Lawyers Strike Over Alleged Police Threat; District Courts To Remain Closed On Tuesday

Delhi’s district court lawyers abstained from work after an ACP was accused of intimidation, while police booked 15–20 advocates over alleged misconduct.

ECI Suspends 6 Officials, Orders Action Against 21 Others Over Alleged Agra Teachers’ Constituency Poll Irregularities

The Election Commission has ordered disciplinary proceedings against 21 personnel after suspending six officials over supervisory lapses that led to a re-poll at three Agra polling stations.

Five Killed In Guwahati Hotel Shooting After Suspected Dispute Between Owner And Leaseholder

Five people were killed in a Guwahati hotel shooting linked by police to a suspected lease dispute.
Election Commission

What Does the Election Commission of India’s Affidavit Before SC Disclose | Know More

Election Commission defended CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing unanimous SIR decisions and door-to-door verification to prevent unnecessary voter hearings.

Odisha Shuts Educational Institutions In 6 Districts As Cyclone Arnab Approaches

Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres will remain closed on October 28 and 29 as Odisha intensifies precautions ahead of Cyclone Arnab.

ECI Tells Supreme Court All SIR Decisions Were Unanimous, Denies Changes To Form 6

The poll panel rejected allegations of unilateral decision-making, denied changing Form 6 and defended its SIR process before the Supreme Court.

343 Voter IDs With Indore Addresses Found Along Narmada River, Congress Demands FIR And Probe

343 voter IDs reportedly bearing Indore addresses were recovered along the Narmada in Mandleshwar, prompting Congress to seek an FIR and investigation.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls CJP ‘Dimagi Naxals’ and Says ‘Don’t Let Cockroaches Breed’

Suvendu Adhikari targets CJP with sharp rhetoric as debates over youth dissent and political polarisation intensify in Bengal.
Lucknow

Lucknow: NEET Aspirant Allegedly Fakes Kidnapping, Sends Death Message; Demands ₹5 Lakh Ransom

A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Lucknow staged his own abduction, demanded a ₹5 lakh ransom, and falsely claimed he had been killed before police traced him unharmed.

Gujarat Declares 4 Districts Drought-Hit Despite 89% Monsoon Rainfall; Farmers To Get ₹8,500/Hectare Assistance

Devbhumi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar face severe rainfall deficits as Gujarat announces financial, employment and livestock relief.

Lula Da Silva Makes Historic Comeback, Wins His Fourth Brazil Presidency With 51.79% Votes

Lula overturned a first-round deficit to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro by 4.4 million votes, securing Brazil’s first fourth non-consecutive presidential term.
Hyderabad

Telangana: Hyderabad Water Board Reportedly Declares Emergency Over Acute Water Shortage

Driven by critically depleted reservoirs and soaring tanker dependency, Hyderabad declares a water emergency, enforcing strict rationing and penalising non-essential usage.

Rahul Gandhi Acquitted by MP-MLA Court in 2018 Amit Shah Defamation Case After 8 Years

A Sultanpur court ruled that Rahul Gandhi’s 2018 remarks about Amit Shah were not defamatory, while the complainant considers an appeal.
EC

EC Orders Statewide Scrutiny Of UP Voter Lists After Post-SIR Irregularities Emerge; Roll Fell By Around 2 Crore During SIR

Following concerns over two crore voter deletions, the EC ordered statewide reverification in UP and barred third-party operators from handling registration data.
Jamia

Jamia Millia Islamia Students End Protests After Reaching Agreement With University Administration: Reports

Following an intense hunger strike, Jamia Millia Islamia administration issued an official order pledging union elections within 15 days of constitution approval and revoking disciplinary actions against protesting students.

Two Men Die After Slabs of Under-Construction Building Collapse in Harsh Vihar, Delhi

Two men died after slabs of an under-construction house collapsed in Harsh Vihar, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation.

Rahul Gandhi’s Convoy Collides With Ambulance In UP, Several Injured

Several people were reportedly injured when vehicles travelling behind Rahul Gandhi’s car collided with an ambulance on the Purvanchal Expressway as he travelled to Sultanpur for a court hearing.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.