State
Four killed after car hits truck in Dharwad district
The car collided head-on with a goods truck near Amaragol village in Navalgund taluk of Dharwad district in Karnataka on October 9
Karnataka HC pulls up KPSC, transport authorities over false certificates on training in non-existing heavy vehicles with petrol engine
Court found that KSRTC, BMTC have lied blatantly in their certificates that some candidates were trained on repairing HGV and HPV fitted with petrol-powered engine
Expired products seized during inspection of ice cream units in Karnataka
Officials found unhygienic conditions at a unit in Raichur, and labelling violations at units in Bengaluru and Mysuru
Cauvery Water Management Authority upholds Cauvery Water Regulation Committee direction to Karnataka to release 3,000 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu for 15 days
Karnataka had argued that it was reeling under serious hydrological distress which was marked by 54% deficit in cumulative inflows to its four reservoirs in the Cauvery basin
Karnataka reservoir storage down 30% as water crisis looms
Karnataka is grappling with a significant water crisis, suffering from a 30% shortfall in monsoon precipitation. As of mid-October, water levels in reservoirs have plummeted compared to last year, prompting the declaration of many taluks as drought-stricken. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar warns of impending water and power shortages, highlighting the urgent need for careful management of the dwindling resources as conditions may deteriorate further.
Delhi police monitor travel plans, bus bookings ahead of proposed CJP protest
Delhi Police have intensified security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest on October 10. Authorities are monitoring mobilisation efforts, reviewing travel and transport arrangements, and deploying thousands of personnel across the New Delhi district. With no formal permission granted so far, security has been increased around Jantar Mantar and nearby areas. Police have also coordinated with educational institutions, accommodation providers and transport operators as part of a broader strategy to maintain law and order during the proposed demonstration.
Mamata AITC alleges that West Bengal administration helping rival faction get affidavits in their favour
Both the factions of the Trinamool Congress- one led by Mamata Banerjee and the other by Ritabrata Banerjee- have to submit affidavits of party supporters staking claim to the party by October 26. Leader of Opposition Ritabrata Banerjee said that the Mamata faction is unable to get any support from the ground.
Man wanted in 45 cases killed in Nuh police encounter; judicial probe ordered
A 32-year-old man wanted in connection with at least 45 criminal cases was killed in an encounter with Nuh police near the Gurugram border early Thursday, following a 12km chase during which 25 to 30 rounds were allegedly exchanged between the police and three men fleeing in a Thar carrying two cattle, officers said
BMC FDs fall by ₹13,785 cr since 2021; Congress seeks white paper
MUMBAI: The sharp decline of nearly ₹13,785 crore—from approximately ₹91,690 crore to ₹77,905 crore—in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) fixed deposits (FD) since 2021 has raised concerns about how the civic body’s reserves are being utilised and if the corporation will be able to meet its future financial obligations without facing a liquidity crunch
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