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  1. Polling begins for 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh | LIVE

    Elections in eight Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats — Allagadda, Dachepalli, Darsi, Gurajala, Kamalapuram, Piduguralla, Proddatur and Rayachoti — were unanimous, with both chairpersons and ward members elected unopposed

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T04:24:06Z

  2. Polling begins peacefully, police on high alert in Chittoor, Annamayya

    Voters turned up in large numbers at polling stations in Chittoor, showing keen interest in choosing their municipal representatives. In Annamayya district, the response was moderate, while polling centres in Sri Sathya Sai district witnessed a relatively slow flow of voters

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T04:21:15Z

  3. Korean Language Picks Up in Japan

    The rise of Korean terms in Japanese is a striking reversal from colonial times and a sign of the global appeal of South Korean culture.

    The New York Times — World · 2026-11-01T04:01:08Z

  4. President Murmu inaugurates Simhastha Kumbh preparations in Nashik

    Along with President Droupadi Murmu, the ceremony was attended by Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Ajit Pawar, among other ministers of the State

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T03:14:47Z

  5. Census 2027: What are the new questions, and how are enumerators being trained? | Explained

    As Uttar Pradesh and three other poll-bound States — Uttarakhand, Goa and Punjab — prepare to launch the second phase of Census 2027 on December 1, field trainers are briefing about 34 lakh enumerators on 40 questions that will require longer, more sensitive interviews and digital data entry, including caste, religion, Aadhaar access and parents’ details

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T03:08:17Z

  6. Maharashtra FDA issues order to curb sale, repackaging of expired food items

    Speaking at a press conference in October 30, Mr. Mundhe says that instead of destroying stale and expired food items properly, they are being “disposed of only on paper.” These goods are brought back after being repacked by some agents and then sold to citizens. In some cases, even the production dates are being manipulated

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T02:57:30Z

  7. News In Frames: Velvety crimson is Kashmir’s treasure

    Deeply rooted in Kashmir’s culinary heritage, the cockscomb flower lends a rich red hue to traditional cuisine; the petals, which are sun-dried and preserved for year-round use, serve as an indispensable ingredient in wazwan

    The Hindu — National · 2026-11-01T02:29:59Z

  8. In Punjab, the highway to 2027

    The drug menace in Punjab has stayed at the centre of political and social attention over the past decade or more. With the killing of anti-drug crusader Parvinder Singh Jhota, public emotions are running high. Political parties are hoping to capitalise on this, with the Assembly election due in early 2027, finds Vikas Vasudeva

    The Hindu — National · 2026-10-31T23:20:22Z