India
Democracy in peril as voters illegally ousted: Ex-SC judge Nariman
Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman expressed concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission in India. He highlighted the issue of illegal removal of voters from electoral lists, especially in West Bengal. Nariman noted that 90 lakh voters were disenfranchised, with many not having access to justice. He…

Mokama new rail bridge opens for trains, 2 new lines added alongside Rajendra Pul

Rs 2,400 crore Mokama rail bridge opens: 2 new lines boost Delhi-Howrah train capacity
Campaigning for byelection ends in Madurantakam and Dharapuram
Polling will take place on October 6. The byelection will be a five-cornered contest, with the TVK-led Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, the AIADMK-led NDA, the Left parties, and the NTK in the fray
Karnataka gig workers seek implementation of welfare schemes
In a letter to the board’s chief executive officer, Indian Federation of App-based Transport Workers (IFAT) and Karnataka App-based Workers Union (KAWU) sought immediate rollout of health and accident insurance, income support during medical emergencies and temporary disablement, maternity benefits, scholarships for…
Tiruvottiyur residents seek flood-free, pollution-free neighbourhood

Fisherfolk oppose plan to build Secretariat at Foreshore Estate
They hoist black flags to mark their opposition to the proposal. They demand that the govt. return the lands belonging to Srinivasapuram, build new houses for 15,000 fishermen along the Marina Loop Road, and discuss the matter with them

Dengue testing stepped up in Chennai, over 4,500 cases recorded this year
The number of cases recorded in September was 1,293. More than 100 medical camps were being held every day, and 3,703 mosquito eradication workers had been deployed

Surveillance strengthened on paddy movement in Tiruvallur
Farmers have alleged that traders, including a few from neighbouring States, submit papers belonging to farmers and sell procured paddy

Fire breaks out at metal scrap godown
The police said that an electrical short circuit could have been the reason for the accident
Sign of things to come? Delhi records worst AQI of season
On Sunday, Delhi reported its poorest air quality this season with an AQI of 187, indicating a movement towards unhealthy conditions. Several monitoring hubs noted AQI levels surpassing 250, exacerbated by stagnant meteorological conditions. Experts forecast a brief spell of moderate air quality before a further…