Odisha police ordered queue-based entry and more rescue cover at pandals, and West Bengal began safety reviews and said VIP gates may be dropped, after the Kolkata crowd crush that left 19 dead.
The state regulator says it seized about Rs 48 lakh of stock and suspects expired food was diverted for resale. The companies' responses were not reported in the articles read.
Sankoo, carved out of Kargil in the Suru Valley, becomes Ladakh's eighth district, with five new tehsils also approved. Kargil's council head says he plans to step down in the coming days.
A gun attack and arson in Kamjong district on Oct 17 left one Kuki civilian dead and several injured, per IANS. Reports differ on who fired; early reports carried no police or security statement.
A lighting arch fell during a dandiya night at MVSR Engineering College on Oct 17. Police say one student died and 14 were hurt and attribute it to strong winds. Police have booked the college management.
The drug pricing regulator has notified a 30% cap on trade margins for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs. The government says retail prices could fall by up to 70%, depending on the drug.
The food regulator says it found cattle-feed bran used in biscuits, detergent in a milk sample and pesticide residues in raisins. No company responses were reported in the articles read.
The Election Commission has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three Union Territories, with final rolls due January 4. Here is the schedule and how it differs from the SIR.
The Cockroach Janta Party called supporters to Central Park on October 16. Authorities closed the park, and police detained the party's founder and others, according to reports.
The council issued safety and conduct guidelines on October 15 after journalists were detained at Delhi protests. Reports list rules on ID, neutrality, positioning and reporting.
Punjab published its final roll on October 12 after the Special Intensive Revision. The Chief Electoral Officer's office said 7.97 lakh voters were added during the exercise.
The Delhi Chief Electoral Officer's office reported progress on entries flagged during the SIR. The reports carry the figure but do not say how the entries were resolved.
Outlets agree on what the order says: three other grounds are now designated. They differ on how much protest context and criticism they set beside it.