Bengaluru got hit hard by heavy rains on October 5, leaving many areas flooded, with fallen trees and traffic mayhem. The basement of the Kendriya Vihar apartments ended up underwater. Officials are working to clear things up, but more rain is on the way.
Big win for the NIA as they’ve arrested a key player from Jaish-e-Mohammed, Sheikh Sultan Salah Uddin Ayubi. They conducted raids in five states and found loads of evidence pointing to plans for terror attacks and radicalization efforts.
The scientists over at INCOIS in Hyderabad are doing some cool stuff! They’re tracking where mackerel swim to help fishermen find the best spots to catch them. Their research shows how nutrient upwelling affects mackerel populations, which is great for fishing sustainably along India’s southwest coast. Now, fishermen can get daily tips to boost their fishing game.
The Supreme Court is shaking things up by adding CBI officers to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to look into claims about animal fat in Tirupati laddus. This move is all about making sure the prasadam served to devotees worldwide is safe and trustworthy.
Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party has kicked off the "Haq Mangtoy Maharashtra" campaign, focusing on women’s safety, inflation, and holding the government accountable as state elections approach. This includes a catchy campaign song, a video hitting key issues, and plans for reaching out directly to voters.
India and the U.S. just teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost their critical minerals supply chains. This is a big deal because these minerals are super important for tech, clean energy, and a whole bunch of other stuff
Tiruchi's underground drainage project phase III might be delayed because they're waiting on the State government to approve a revised budget. They’ve wrapped up about 90% of the work, but rising costs and the upcoming northeast monsoon could throw a wrench in the plans.
The forest department is putting together a special crew of trained shooters to help deal with the wild boar problem. These guys are going to be the real deal, taking care of the trouble caused by these pesky pigs.
Himachal Pradesh is getting a cool USD 162 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to boost tourism. This cash will help spruce up heritage spots, improve facilities, and promote eco-friendly practices, ultimately creating jobs and supporting the local economy.
Two Meitei guys who were taken by Kuki militants in Manipur are back home safe after some serious talks between state and central officials. They were let go at the same time as 11 Kuki prisoners, showing just how tense things are in the area.