Delay in purchase of former Karnataka CM Nijalingappa’s house to convert it into a memorial in Chitradurga, family members decide against selling it to government
S. Nijalingappa participated in the Indian independence movement, and played an important role in the Karnataka Unification movement. He was the fourth Chief Minister of Mysuru State (now Karnataka), serving two terms (1956–1958 and 1962–1968).
4 Oct 07:57 · The Hindu
Niger Boat Mishap: 20 more bodies recovered as victims’ family members narrate experiences
The ill-fated wooden boat was conveying about 300 passengers from Kwara State to an event in neighbouring Niger State when it capsised at Gbajibo in Mokwa LGA of Niger State.
4 Oct 08:19 · Premium Times
Argentina wants 'full sovereignty' of Falkland Islands
Argentina has vowed to gain "full sovereignty" of the Falkland Islands after the UK gave up control of a remote archipelago in return for securing the future of a strategically important military base.
4 Oct 08:28 · RTE.ie
Nicola Bulley search dive expert issues scathing response to bombshell claims in BBC documentary
Diving specialist Peter Faulding, of Specialist Group International, has responded to claims he caused "unwarranted stress" to the family of Nicola Bulley, during the search in January 2023
4 Oct 08:35 · The Mirror
School's curriculum and aspirations slammed in damming Ofsted inspection
The primary school was given an 'inadequate' rating by Ofsted
4 Oct 08:36 · Manchester Evening News
Seeking a larger school
The region’s school district is stepping up to the plate again and swinging for the fence on a major multi-million-dollar capital plan submission to the Province.
4 Oct 08:54 · Castanet
How Tinubu plans to address infrastructure deficit in South-east – Shettima
Mr Shettima lauded other governors in the South-east, saying their performance far outweighs the successes of their predecessors.
4 Oct 08:57 · Premium Times
Furzeham Primary celebrates Thinking School status with top accreditation
Thinking serves as a ‘golden thread’ at Furzeham, creating lifelong learners through metacognitive tools
4 Oct 09:00 · DevonLive
SC raps, warns Delhi L-G over MCD panel election
A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and R Mahadevan asked the LG's office to not hold elections for the post of chairman of the Standing Committee till it hears the plea of Mayor Shelly Oberoi against the September 27 Standing Committee polls.
4 Oct 09:08 · Rediff
GNU fallout — Willies Mchunu quits the ANC
ANC veteran Willies Mchunu has quit the party.
4 Oct 09:33 · SowetanLIVE
Argentina wants 'full sovereignty' of Falklands after return of Chagos Islands
The country's foreign minister, Diana Mondino, welcomed the step taken by Sir Keir Starmer's Government on Thursday towards ending "outdated practices" after Britain returned the Chagos Islands to Mauritius
4 Oct 09:46 · Wales Online
Nicola Bulley diving expert slams 'unfair' claims in BBC documentary
Peter Faulding offered his services to the mother of two's relatives after she was reported missing in January 2023 while walking her dog along the River Wyre in Lancashire.
4 Oct 09:52 · Mail Online
EPS pensioners’ body complains to PM Modi over minimum pension
The EPS-95 Pensioners Coordination Committee, a body of pensioners covered under the Employees’ Pension Scheme (EPS), 1995, of the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), has complained to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Union government not increasing the payment of minimum pension and not hiking its contribution to the EPS.
4 Oct 09:56 · The Hindu
BRS demands probe into City water bodies’ encroachments
BRS leader denies encroachment allegations, demands inquiry into Nallacheruvu water body issue by CM Revanth Reddy.
4 Oct 09:59 · The Hindu
Father who killed pregnant wife in front of their children wins appeal for lesser sentence
The man approached the Mahikeng high court after the Taung regional court sentenced him to life for stabbing his wife to death.
4 Oct 10:51 · TimesLIVE
Nicola Bulley diver Peter Faulding slams new documentary claims and shares sonar images 'showing body in river'
A diver who helped in the search for missing mum Nicola Bulley has criticised claims made in a new documentary into her disappearance - saying it is time to defend himself and "stand up for the truth".
4 Oct 10:52 · LBC
Projects to improve irrigation, drinking water supply initiated, says Puducherry Minister
The Puducherry government has set in motion several projects aimed at improving irrigation and drinking water supply in the Union Territory (UT).
4 Oct 10:53 · The Hindu
Supreme Court questions L-G's 'tearing hurry' in holding MCD standing committee election
Supreme Court questions L-G's haste in MCD polls, criticizes interference in electoral process, raises doubts on legality of powers.
4 Oct 11:20 · The Hindu
Welsh Government spends £1.7m on special advisers in just one year
The Welsh Government has spent £1.7m on special advisers in just one year, including nearly £500,000 in severance payments
4 Oct 11:55 · Wales Online
Medium tells Nicola Bulley documentary how he 'communicated' with her
Jason Rothwell, from Oldham in Greater Manchester, found the 45-year-old's remains in the River Wyre in Lancashire on February 19.
4 Oct 12:12 · Mail Online
Controversial cut to school hours in Falkirk will not be decided until December at earliest
A proposal to cut the learning week in Falkirk schools will not be decided until after the Scottish Government budget.
4 Oct 12:17 · Daily Record
In Cong-ruled states, 'money comes but no account of where it goes': JP Nadda
BJP National President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday said that in the Congress-ruled states, "there is a hole in the plate as money comes, but there is no account of where it goes", while...
4 Oct 12:26 · The Hans India
Haryana heads for the hustings, main contest to be between BJP and Congress
Haryana heads to Assembly elections on Saturday, with the contest likely to be a bipolar one between traditional archrivals -- the state's ruling BJP that is banking on a third successive stint...
4 Oct 12:37 · The Hans India
Dozens of Nottingham pupils left needing new school after closure of private primary
Eleven members of staff have lost their jobs
4 Oct 12:42 · NottinghamshireLive
Stephen Flynn slams 'clueless' Labour over carbon capture Scotland 'snub'
The UK Government unveiled a £22billion cash injection for 'groundbreaking' carbon capture sites in England - but no money for Peterhead scheme.
4 Oct 12:48 · Daily Record
Sir Keir Starmer defends UK decision after Argentina vows to retake Falkland Islands
The Prime Minister spoke out
4 Oct 12:49 · Manchester Evening News
Murray Cook column: reflecting on peace following Stirling's stormy history
Stirling has been the site for conflict over its history.
4 Oct 12:55 · Daily Record
Winter Fuel Payment cuts are causing desperation in Scottish Labour ranks
Daily Record Political Editor Paul Hutcheon says there is a growing despondency in Anas Sarwar's party about the impact of the Labour Government's decisions on the next Holyrood election.
4 Oct 12:58 · Daily Record
Kerala HC asks Centre to respond to “non-disbursal” of aid from NDRF and PMNRF to State
Kerala High Court questions Union government on lack of funds for landslide relief in Wayanad, demands action.
4 Oct 13:04 · The Hindu
Supreme Court raises eyebrows over LG's 'interference' with MCD Standing Committee election
The Supreme Court on Friday questioned Lt Governor V.K. Saxena's "interference" with the election of a member of the Standing Committee of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
4 Oct 13:16 · The Hans India
Recorded hate crimes in Scotland soar by 63% after law introduced
Police Scotland say more than 5,400 hate crimes have been recorded in the last six months.
4 Oct 13:39 · BBC News
Siddaramaiah under pressure to step down over MUDA 'scam'?
Earlier, deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is also the state party chief, also had separate meetings with Parameshwara and Jarkiholi.
4 Oct 13:52 · Rediff
Major redevelopment of Birmingham school approved despite 'disappointing loss'
Existing buildings at Four Oaks Junior and Infant School are set to be demolished following the planning committee's decision
4 Oct 13:53 · Birmingham Live
Bike rally held to create heritage awareness as part of Dasara
Department of Archaeology promotes heritage conservation through bike rally during Mysuru Dasara, showcasing rich history and unique products.
4 Oct 13:55 · The Hindu
80% of shops down shutters in Dharmapuri demanding implementation of Cauvery Surplus Water Scheme
PMK urges shop shutdown for Cauvery Surplus Water Scheme, 80% compliance, minor incidents reported, MLA G.K. Mani addresses media.
4 Oct 13:56 · The Hindu
First toll plaza in Idukki opened at Devikulam
The facility has come up on the Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of the National Highway 85.
4 Oct 14:00 · The Hindu
CBI arrests NIA DySP posted in Patna branch along with two middlemen
CBI and NIA arrest DySP and middlemen for bribery in NIA case, leading to raids and ongoing investigation.
4 Oct 14:12 · The Hindu
Students write to PM requesting benefits for senior citizens
Schoolchildren write to PM Modi to restore railway benefits for elderly, honoring those who built the nation.
4 Oct 14:27 · The Hindu
BJP demands white paper on temple lands in Tamil Nadu
Hindu ministry urged to release white paper on temple lands; BJP leader criticizes DMK government's liquor policies.
4 Oct 14:33 · The Hindu
Flooding fears raised by residents at Falkirk Council hearing for greenbelt application
Residents have objected to plans for 48 new homes on "nice little site" in Polmont.
4 Oct 14:35 · Daily Record
The Nobel Prizes will be announced against a backdrop of wars, famine and artificial intelligence
Wars, a refugee crisis, famine and artificial intelligence could all be recognized when Nobel Prize announcements begin next week under a shroud of violence.
4 Oct 14:47 · phys.org
UDF loses power in Vembayam panchayat, alleges LDF-BJP nexus
UDF loses power in Vembayam panchayat due to no-confidence motion passed by LDF with BJP support.
4 Oct 14:50 · The Hindu
The 'gutted' ex-miners not covered by pensions victory worth billions
A recent win for over 100,000 ex-miners will see the government hand back billions into their pension pot
4 Oct 15:04 · NottinghamshireLive
Srirangapatana Dasara inaugurated
Dasara celebrations at Srirangapatana inaugurated with elephants, tableaus, and cultural performances, attended by dignitaries and officials.
4 Oct 15:05 · The Hindu
Panchayat secretaries in Ernakulam asked to submit draft proposals on delimitation by Oct.25
Secretaries in Ernakulam must submit delimitation proposals by October 25, following guidelines for redrawing boundaries of local bodies.
4 Oct 15:08 · The Hindu
Criminal cases can't be slapped on scribes for reports against govt: SC
A bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and SVN Bhatti said in democratic nations, the freedom to express one's views is respected and the rights of journalists are protected under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
4 Oct 15:10 · Rediff
Waterbody cannot be converted for industrial use: HC
Madras High Court prohibits conversion of waterbody for industrial use, emphasizing constitutional obligation to protect environment for future generations.
4 Oct 15:12 · The Hindu
Stop converting waterbodies  for industrial use: HC
Madras High Court prohibits conversion of waterbody for industrial use, emphasizing constitutional obligation to protect environment for future generations.
4 Oct 15:12 · The Hindu
Ready to contest alone in Jharkhand, says Union Minister and key NDA ally Chirag Paswan  
Jharkhand Assembly Election: ‘If the seat sharing negotiations with the BJP go amicably we will contest within the alliance, if not so, then we can go,’ said LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan.
4 Oct 15:13 · The Hindu
Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada witnesses huge rush on second day of Dasara festival
The second day of Dasara festivities atop Indrakeeladri, the abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga, on October 4 (Friday) saw a huge rush of devotees. More than 60,000 devotees turned up at Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam by the evening. The footfalls may cross the 70,000-mark by night, said the Kanaka Durga temple officials.
4 Oct 15:19 · The Hindu
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