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Differences among factions lead to delay in sugarcane farmers meeting
Some farmers say that a handful of their brethren cannot decide the fate of all of them
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Cyclone Murasu leaves trail of destruction in Prakasam district; no casualties reported
Severe winds and heavy rainfall uproot hundreds of trees, damage electricity poles and disrupt mobile networks, while several livestock were reported dead; officials shift people to relief shelters, including 137 pregnant women
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Andhra Pradesh effectively dealt with back-to-back cyclones, says CM Naidu
Path of Cyclone Murasu monitored through AI-powered AWARE 2.0 system and decision taken on a real-time basis, says Naidu, adding that forecasts on wind speed, rainfall, flood and water management were 90% accurate
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Kore opens car showroom in Belagavi
Mangesh Motors has set up the Maruti Suzuki Arena showroom in the city
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Rahul Gandhi now dares PM Modi to an open debate on ‘anti-national’ charge against Opposition
Rahul Gandhi, on Monday, November 2, challenged PM Modi to an open debate, alleging that it was with “foreign help” that Mr. Modi became Prime Minister and continues to occupy the position
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Odisha steps up multi-agency search, rescue operations for 10 people missing in landslide
Ground-penetrating radar and explosives are being used at Gidipabali village on the Ganjam-Kandhamal border, where a rain-triggered landslide struck during Cyclone Arnab
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Keralam announces 50% concession on traffic fines under ‘e-challan amnesty’ scheme
The offer covers violations recorded up to March 31, 2026, and applies to fines imposed by both the MVD and the police
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MAWS Dept. issues guidelines for construction and maintenance of RWH structures in T.N.
The Department has directed all district collectors and local bodies to coordinate with other government agencies to implement the proposed measures throughout the State; the guidelines has specified RWH methods to be adopted in various types of buildings and public spaces
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Sugarcane farmers attempt to lay siege to Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mysuru
The sugarcane growers demanded that the Centre raise the FRP to ₹4,500 per tonne for a 10.25% recovery rate, and that the Karnataka government fix the State Advisory Price (SAP) on the lines of Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
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Iran commander sets out five conditions for regional security
Mediator Qatar says US and Iran are studying proposals to resume negotiations and that it was 'hopeful' of an agreement.
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NHAI improves road safety at two accident-prone junctions on NH-44 in Bengaluru
Pedestrian crossings, refuge areas and new footpaths were developed at Byatarayanapura and Kodigehalli to reduce accidents and fatalities
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Naguluppalapadu records highest rainfall of 198 mm in Prakasam district
The cyclone makes landfall near Kothapatnam beach on the shore of Bay of Bengal; according to the Automatic Weather Station data, five mandals receive more than 100 mm of rainfall
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Rent rises of up to 88% still passing in England despite Renters’ Reform Act
While tenants are challenging increases in record numbers, renters and landlords say system is ‘not working for anyone’ The rent tribunal system is “not working for anyone”, tenants and landlords have said, as rent increases of up to 88% continue to be approved despite Labour’s pledge to curb unfair rises. Tenants are challenging rent increases in record numbers since the Renters’ Reform Act came into effect in May, making the process easier and less risky for renters.
