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DISASTEROct 18Drought conditions in 315 out of 621 mandals; Telangana seeks drought relief measures from CentreThe Minister stated that the ‘khet bachao abhiyan’ would be implemented in the State from October 22 to 30 with the national agricultural institutions and universitiesThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 18Maharashtra drought: Farmer sends money order of ₹5,000 to CM over ‘paltry’ interim aid by govt.“I cultivated a soybean crop on 1.5 acres of my farm. I spent ₹25,000 and received a 60-kg yield. I could earn just ₹3,900. I borrowed ₹1,100 from my friend to send the money order,” Mr. Shaikh told reporters outside Surdi post office.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 18Sting operations have shifted to Vidhana Soudha from KPCC office, says VijayendraDissidence against Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has begun, according to the BJP State presidentThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 18No hike in fare this Dasara: TGSRTCThe Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has announced that there will be no fare hike during the upcoming Dasara festival. This provides important consumer information regarding public transport costs during a festive period.The Hindu
WORLDOct 18Pet show draws large crowds at J.K. GroundsA pet show at J.K. Grounds attracted large crowds. This is a local community event indicating public interest in animal-related activities.The Hindu
POLITICSOct 18YSRCP’s call for President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh a political ploy, says TDP State president Palla Srinivasa RaoIt has been the opposition party’s habit to foment trouble for political gain and then shift the blame on the government, the TDP leader observes, while asserting that protecting democratic values and ensuring free and fair local body elections are on top of the government’s agendaThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Music composer Deva laid to rest with full state honours in Ranipet districtLeaders of various political parties, senior government officials, and members of cine-associations paid their respects. The public were also allowed to pay tributesThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 18How the gaana tag overshadowed Deva’s melodic geniusDespite Deva’s songs becoming chartbusters, it caused him immense grief that the very listeners celebrating those tracks never realised that he was the composer behind themThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 18TDP selects Avanapu Bharagavi as Vizianagaram Mayor candidateInitially, former ZP chairperson Majji Srinivasa Rao’s daughter Siri Sahasra’s name was considered, but she did not have a vote in city limitsThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Convictions in rape - related offences remain low in Pakistan despite law enacted to transform trial : ReportA report indicates that convictions for rape-related offenses in Pakistan remain low, despite the implementation of a new law intended to improve trials. This highlights challenges in the legal system regarding sensitive crimes.prokerala.com · India
POLITICSOct 18 Regime change term being used loosely , credibility of electoral system must be restored : Former MoS Anand SharmaA former Minister of State, Anand Sharma, stated that the term "regime change" is being used loosely and emphasized the need to restore the credibility of the electoral system. This indicates concern over political discourse and democratic processes.aninews.in · India
BUSINESSOct 18DP World CEO urges India to revise port concessions to attract investmentThe CEO of DP World has called on India to modify its port concessions to draw more investment. This suggests a push for policy changes to boost economic development and infrastructure.thehindubusinessline.com · India
WORLDOct 18First Jamboo Savari rehearsal held at Mysuru palaceThe rehearsal included a demonstration of the flower-showering ritual on the idol of Goddess ChamundeshwariThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 18Congress offers Vizianagaram mayor’s seat to Ishwarya LakshmiThe party leaders said that she was given the ticket after considering her services to the party as well as people in the last few years.The Hindu
WORLDOct 18Arunachaleswarar temple elephant in Tiruvannamalai named ‘Namasivayam’Ministers named the elephant in the presence of Collector Vandhana Garg and S. Bharanidharan, Joint Commissioner (JC), HR&CE (Tiruvannamalai)The Hindu
POLITICSOct 18Modi, Amit Shah and CEC Gyanesh Kumar will pay price for 'vote chori': Rahul Gandhi in GoaIndia used to have a world-class education system earlier, but now pellet guns are being used against student protesters, he said, after walking two kilometres with workers and leadersThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 18Chemical-laden truck catches fire on NICE road, traffic grinds to a haltThe incident occurred around 12.30 p.m. when the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle, reportedly due to overspeedingThe Hindu
WORLDOct 18Three kin arrested after five family members found dead in Greater NoidaPreliminary suspicion had pointed to possible food poisoning, with reports suggesting that the family ate noodles before their deathsThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 18L.K. Advani hospitalised after chest infection, condition stableAs per reports, the 98-year-old BJP leader is undergoing treatment at Apollo Hospital in New DelhiThe Hindu
DISASTEROct 18Sudden rain , poor crowd management likely led to Kolkata Durga Puja stampede : What we know so farA stampede at the Kolkata Durga Puja is likely attributed to sudden rain and inadequate crowd management. This reports on the probable causes of a significant public safety incident.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSOct 18Excise department order allowing bakery to stock, sell hortiwine lands UDF government in controversyKerala CM V.D. Satheesan flagged the “unconsulted” order as Excise Minister M. Liju revoked the licence, while the CPI(M)’s M.B. Rajesh called the government’s reversal “a political stunt”The Hindu
POLITICSOct 18Kumaraswamy cannot tolerate a Dalit like me making political progress: Priyank KhargeMr. Kharge said his attire and ability to speak English appeared to have become sources of irritation for the JD(S) leaderThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 18BNP govt incapable of working with opposition : Jamaat ameerA Jamaat ameer has stated that the BNP government is unable to collaborate with the opposition. This highlights a perceived lack of political cooperation and potential governmental gridlock.thedailystar.net · Bangladesh