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Punjab shows up with josh for Mullanpur’s 1st ODI
Historic first ODI at Mullanpur’s new PCA Stadium: India recovered to 351/7 via KL Rahul 129*, but Shai Hope 162* led West Indies to win by 5 wickets.
Bengaluru turns pink in a march against patriarchy
Over 300 women dressed in pink took to Bengaluru’s streets on October 2, demanding safer public spaces and challenging patriarchy.
Electrification offers an off-ramp from fossil fuels, but there is a hook
The Iran war is turbocharging global electrification. But experts say the global grid needs to roughly double in size, as infrastructure bottlenecks prevent a clean energy revolution.
Chitkara University unrest: Fatehabad youth arrested for inciting mob
Chitkara University unrest: Fatehabad student arrested for allegedly inciting mob via fake social media messages; 3 held as police probe vandalism, assault.
CM announces Rs 2 crore for Rachauli school building
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 2 crore for new Govt Senior Secondary School Rachauli building, assures more funds, addresses teacher shortage and drug abuse.
Farmers count on NE monsoon to save samba, thalady crops
Cauvery delta farmers hope northeast monsoon from Oct 15 will save samba and thaladi crops as Mettur dam levels drop and 15,000 cusecs outflow stays inadequate.
PCA to honour Abhishek, Arshdeep for Asia Games success
Punjab Cricket Association to felicitate Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh for standout Asia Games performances, with a grand ceremony announced by PCA president.
2 tractor-trolleys seized in Burj Kotian illegal mining crackdown
Panchkula police seized two tractor-trolleys in an illegal mining crackdown near Burj Kotian riverbed; drivers fled, vehicles impounded, action underway.
Congress feud out in open, leaders trade barbs at Uchana meet
Haryana Congress feud spills out at Uchana Kalan meet as Selja seeks introspection; leaders trade barbs over defeats, BJP policies, and push booth-level prep.
Israeli national Dudu arrested in Anjuna for illegal stay
Israeli national David Driham alias Dudu, 51, was arrested in Anjuna for allegedly staying illegally and failing to produce travel documents; probe continues.
Truck overturns on Curti-Shapur bypass, driver Injured
Truck overturns on Curti-Shapur bypass in Ponda, injuring tipper driver Babi Gurudas Naik; M-sand spills onto highway, traffic diverted.
Light showers bring relief as mercury soars
Light showers hit parts of Goa as Arabian Sea systems bring relief from oppressive heat; IMD forecasts isolated light rain till Tuesday amid El Nino.
New captain at helm but Congress to fight without CM face
Congress to contest 2027 Punjab polls without naming a CM face, says Sachin Pilot; Pargat Singh appointed to unite factions as leaders back collective leadership.
Tiatr eyes Unesco tag, govt promises all support
Goa’s tiatr added to India’s Intangible Cultural Heritage inventory as 56th element; govt pledges support for Unesco tag, urges youth participation.
Veteran filmmaker Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies in Chennai
From ‘Raja Paarvai’ and the dialogue-free ‘Pesum Padam’ to ‘Apoorva Sagodharargal’ and ‘Michael Madana Kama Rajan’, Srinivasa Rao pushed the boundaries of mainstream filmmaking, leaving behind a body of work in which experimentation and entertainment comforta…
Pregnant woman murdered by kin, 6 held
Pregnant 21-year-old woman in Pudukottai allegedly strangled and smothered by husband’s relatives; six, including sisters-in-law and mother-in-law, arrested.
South Goa SP visits old-age homes to check on elders’ welfare
South Goa SP Akshat Ayush visits old-age and halfway homes in Fatorda, Majorda to review residents’ welfare and highlight police outreach to seniors living alone.
Mapusa gets fresh assurance on disabled-friendly upgrades
Mapusa gets assurance for disabled-friendly upgrades after PwD concerns; MLA seeks CM approval to fast-track ramps and accessible pathways, costing Rs 15–20 crore.
Three arrested as NCB raids target drug network
NCB Goa raids in Mapusa, Tivim and Colvale lead to three arrests; MDMA, cocaine, meth, ganja and suspected charas seized; helpline 1933.
Low-pressure area likely over Bay around Oct 13
IMD forecasts post-monsoon’s first low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal around Oct 13; system may intensify and bring rainfall to parts of Andhra Pradesh.
Sewage plants in state used at 55% of capacity, Centre told
Goa tells Centre sewage treatment plants run at 55% capacity: 14 STPs have 113.3 MLD capacity but only 63.3 MLD used; waste at 880 TPD.
Jaipur’s Walled City races to meet UNESCO deadline for heritage plan
Jaipur’s Walled City faces a Dec 2 UNESCO deadline to submit its Special Area Heritage Development Plan; delays in drafts and workshops could risk World Heritage status.
IDEA flags decline in judicial independence, free parties in India
India is currently chairing the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, which highlights concerns about its democratic integrity. Recent reports indicate declines in judicial independence and the freedom of political parties in India. …
Tillari canal repair works deferred to March, alternatively supply needs to be streamlined: WRD minister
Tillari canal repairs postponed from Oct to March as Goa streamlines alternate water supply; WRD minister says 3-month closure planned, costs shared Goa-Maharashtra.
Marcel Village Losing Its Tradition of Making Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idols
Marcel’s eco-friendly Ganesh idol tradition is fading as labour and material costs rise; ex-minister Govind Gaude promises government support to revive it.
Hours after MLA flags ‘teacher vacancies’, AAP suspends him for ‘anti-party activities’
AAP suspended Maur MLA Sukhveer Singh Maiserkhana after his Facebook live criticised Punjab’s “Sikhya Kranti” and highlighted teacher vacancies in govt schools.
318kg ganja seized from fish container truck in Tuticorin, three held
Tuticorin police seized 318kg ganja hidden in a fish container truck near Puliyankulam, arresting three; probe on Sri Lanka smuggling link continues.
Bhiwani police verify 1,098 persons linked to heinous crimes in 2-month drive
Bhiwani police verified 1,098 past heinous-crime offenders in a 2-month drive to update records, track whereabouts, and strengthen preventive policing.
Gun parts, wildlife remains seized at Sirumalai estate; one detained
Forest officials seized country-made gun parts, empty cartridges, and gaur and wild boar remains at a Sirumalai estate in Dindigul; one man detained, case filed.
AP, PanIIT to set up deep-tech council in Amaravati
Andhra Pradesh and PanIIT to set up Amaravati deep-tech council, launch ₹500-crore venture fund, and target 50 startups by 2030 in key sectors.