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The State Cabinet has approved around 500 new posts in various departments, including the Telangana State Public Service Commission and the Telangana Real Estate Regulatory Authority. Additionally, 187 posts have been sanctioned for newly established courts, while 91 posts have been allocated to newly established junior civil judge-cum-judicial magistrate courts. The Cabinet also approved a bank guarantee of ₹1,000 crore for fertiliser stocks and an ordinance to amend provisions of the Telangana Goods and Services Tax, 2017. Full Article

The Indian Navy has achieved approximately 90%, 60%, and 50% indigenous content in the Float, Move, and Fight categories, respectively. Efforts are now focused on indigenisation in propulsion, power generation, weapons, and sensors, led by the Centre for Indigenisation & Self Reliance. Over 5000 items have been indigenised so far, with plans in place to replace foreign-origin equipment on various platforms with Indian-made equipment. Full Article

Divyanshu Shekhar, CEO of start-up Zero, shared his dating struggles as an entrepreneur on LinkedIn, where he often ends up discussing business plans instead of personal topics. Users advised him to find a balance between personal and professional life, sparking a Reddit debate about the challenges young entrepreneurs face in maintaining relationships. Shekhar's experience gained traction on social media, with users sharing similar dating stories and humorous anecdotes about the difficulties of dating as a founder. Full Article

In Mumbai's Bandra Terminus, chaos and stampede ensued as a large crowd attempted to board a train to Gorkhapur, leaving nine people injured. The incident occurred during the early hours as passengers rushed to reach their hometowns for Diwali and Chhath, leading to a chaotic situation on the platform. Despite conflicting reports on the number of injured individuals, the Western Railway has implemented 130 festival special trains to cater to the holiday rush. Full Article

The Delhi Police recovered a suspicious electronic device from a shop in Palika Bazaar, which functions as a mobile network jammer. The verification process of this device is currently underway. This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available. Full Article

Michelle Obama expressed concern that Donald Trump could win re-election during a campaign event in Michigan, where both Trump and Kamala Harris were appealing for votes. Obama praised Harris as a potential president and criticized Trump's record, particularly on abortion rights. With the election days away, Trump attacked Harris and focused on immigration, while Harris emphasized healthcare and court decisions. The candidates are targeting swing states like Michigan and Pennsylvania, with Harris aiming to win over moderate Republicans and Trump rallying his supporters. Full Article

Mahmood Farooqui, a Dastangoi specialist, was scheduled to perform “Dastan-e-Karn — AZ Mahabharat” at IIT-Bombay as part of the Izhar 2024 event organised by Vaani. However, the performance was cancelled after a group of students opposed it due to Farooqui's past rape conviction and subsequent acquittal by the Delhi High Court and Supreme Court. The group 'IIT B for Bharat' raised concerns about the institute's association with Farooqui, leading to the cancellation of the event. Full Article

Favourable winds have led to a slight improvement in Delhi's air quality, moving it from "very poor" to "poor" category over the last two days, with an AQI of 255 recorded on Saturday. Six stations, including Anand Vihar and Wazirpur, remain in the "very poor" category, while neighbouring areas like Gurugram have better air quality. PM10 and O3 were the main pollutants, with the transport sector being the biggest contributor to pollution, as Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai emphasized the urgent need to address air pollution in the region. Full Article

India expressed deep concerns over the escalating crisis in the Middle East as Israel retaliated against Iran's October 1 aerial attack with "precise strikes" on Tehran's military bases, urging all sides to prioritize dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further hostilities. The Indian ministry of external affairs emphasized the need for restraint and peaceful resolution, stating that ongoing conflicts only harm innocent civilians and destabilize the region. Following the Israeli attacks on Iran, multiple explosions were reported in Tehran and Karaj, with Israel justifying its actions as a response to continuous aggression from Iran and its allies, marking the second direct...

A 61-year-old man named A. Shanmugavelu from Yettivayal village near Chatrakudi was killed instantly after being struck by a brake shoe that flew off a passing train while he was walking near a railway track on his way to work. The incident occurred as the Ramanathapuram-Madurai passenger train passed by at 7:30 a.m., causing his death due to the impact on his face. The Railway police have sent the body for postmortem examination and are conducting further investigations while railway officials plan to inspect the spot and examine the brake shoe that caused the tragedy. Full Article