The longstanding dispute over the Almatti Dam on the Krishna River has taken a new turn, as the Telangana government announced its intention to approach the Supreme Court of India with a fresh petition challenging Karnataka’s recent decision to increase the dam’s height. The move comes amid growing concerns over water availability for critical irrigation projects in Telangana, reflecting…

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Every year, on November 1st, Karnataka comes alive in a riot of red and yellow as the state celebrates Karnataka Rajyotsava. Across the state, schools echo with the words of the state anthem, “Jaya Bharata Jananiya Tanujate”, and citizens pause to honour the rich history, culture, and identity of Karnataka. Yet beneath this display of festivity lies…

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Published: Nov 6, 2025, 6:46 AM IST The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog monitoring money laundering and terror financing, has lauded India’s efforts in asset recovery, particularly highlighting the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) prompt action in a variety of high-profile cases. The FATF report underscores India’s approach to seizing and restituting proceeds of crime to victims,…

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Published: Nov 6, 2025, 6:30 AM IST The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday reprimanded the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) for disallowing inter-state permits to private stage carriage operators from Madhya Pradesh (MP), while directing the transport authorities of both states to meet within three months to discuss a framework for a reciprocal inter-state transport agreement. A bench…

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As the world gears up for COP30 in Brazil next week, the Brazilian COP30 and Azerbaijan COP29 Presidencies have released the long-anticipated report titled ‘Baku to Belém Roadmap to USD 1.3 Trillion’, charting a path to deliver $1.3 trillion annually for developing countries from all international sources by 2035. The report outlines key strategies for scaling…

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The Union government has decided to put on hold its contentious plan to restructure the governing bodies of Panjab University (PU), a move that comes in the wake of sustained student protests and rising political opposition. The decision, confirmed by officials familiar with the matter on Wednesday, effectively pauses the implementation of the October 28,…

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The world of travel and digital content creation is mourning the untimely death of Anunay Sood, a Dubai-based travel influencer and photographer, who passed away at the age of 32. The news of his demise was confirmed by his family through an Instagram post on Thursday morning, posted directly on Sood’s official account. The announcement…

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Published: Nov 6, 2025, 6:36 AM IST The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has sharply criticized its former ally, the Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP), after the party withdrew its candidate from the Gaura Bauram assembly seat in Bihar and extended support to expelled Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Afzal Ali Khan. The BJP claimed that the decision by VIP, led by Mukesh Sahani,…

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By Nov 6, 2025 In a coordinated move aimed at strengthening creditor protection and expediting corporate insolvency resolutions, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) have issued a standard operating procedure (SOP) for restitution of properties attached under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The SOP provides a clear framework for using such assets in…

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By Nov 6, 2025 Bihar goes to the polls today for the first phase of the state assembly elections, with 37.5 million voters across 121 constituencies set to cast their ballots to determine the fate of 1,314 candidates in the fray. The elections carry high stakes for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition Grand Alliance, with…

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