1. Cyclone Arnab Makes Landfall on Andhra Pradesh Coast — Cyclone Arnab crossed the Andhra Pradesh coast as a very severe cyclonic storm, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. Authorities issued alerts across Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and advised residents to follow safety instructions.
2. Flights Suspended at Three Andhra Pradesh Airports — Flight operations were disrupted at three airports as the cyclone approached. Airlines were asked to keep passengers informed about cancellations, delays and rebooking arrangements.
3. Jharkhand Closes Schools in Four Districts — Schools in Ranchi, East Singhbhum, West Singhbhum and Simdega were closed on October 28 and 29 due to heavy rainfall associated with the cyclone.
4. NDA Wins All Four Karnataka Legislative Council Seats — The BJP and JD(S) alliance won all four seats in the Karnataka Legislative Council elections, dealing a setback to the ruling Congress.
5. Election Commission Issues Guidelines Ahead of UP Polls — The Election Commission issued instructions on the transfer and posting of officials involved in election duties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
6. Centre Announces DA Hike for Government Employees and Pensioners — The Union government announced an increase in dearness allowance for government employees and dearness relief for pensioners ahead of Diwali.
7. Delhi Plans Restrictions on Older Vehicles — Delhi is preparing vehicle-entry restrictions from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027, targeting petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital that do not meet BS-VI emission standards.
8. Supreme Court Panel Calls for Closer Scrutiny of Tourism Projects — A Supreme Court-appointed panel recommended capacity studies for Himachal Pradesh’s tourism hubs and greater scrutiny of highway expansion projects to address environmental concerns.
9. Jamia Millia Islamia Reports Campus Vandalism — Jamia Millia Islamia reported damage to university gates and CCTV cameras amid ongoing student protests. Discussions between the administration and protesting students remained a key concern.
10. Centre Sends Team to Investigate Cheetah’s Death — The government dispatched a high-level team to investigate the death of a cheetah reportedly injured by pellet shots, raising fresh concerns about wildlife protection.
International News Highlights
1. Israel Election Produces No Clear Winner — Israel’s parliamentary election left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and the opposition without a clear majority in initial projections. Coalition negotiations are expected to determine the country’s next government.
2. Qatar Steps Up Diplomatic Efforts to Prevent Iran Conflict — Qatar presented Iran with a new peace proposal aimed at preventing further military escalation. A response was expected as regional diplomatic efforts continued.
3. Nordic Leaders Hold Talks with Putin and Zelensky — Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as diplomatic efforts to address the Ukraine conflict continued.
4. Singapore and Indonesia Agree to Tackle Cross-Border Haze — The two countries agreed to establish a joint task force to address companies responsible for forest fires that cause air pollution across national borders.
5. Cambodia Begins Preparations for Military Conscription — Cambodia announced its first intake quota of 10,000 citizens aged 18 to 25 under its new military conscription law. Recruits are expected to serve a 24-month term.
Quote of the Day
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.”
— Theodore Roosevelt
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