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Cyclone Murasu crosses the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole with strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Cyclone Murasu Makes Landfall in Andhra Pradesh: Why Did It Form, What Does Its Name Mean and Which States Are Affected?

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole on November 3, bringing winds of up to 120 kmph, heavy rainfall and widespread damage. The storm, whose name comes from the Tamil word for a traditional drum, has also raised concerns about flooding, agricultural losses and infrastructure damage across eastern India.

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman and Nicobar Islands; No Immediate Reports of Damage

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported around 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat on Thursday, October 29. Details about the earthquake’s depth, local impact and possible damage were not immediately available.

Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper train

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Varanasi–New Delhi Route Approved, Check Route, Timings and Stops

The proposed overnight service will connect Varanasi with the national capital via Prayagraj and Kanpur, offering another travel option for pilgrims, tourists, students and business travellers.

3% hike in dearness allowance

DA Hike 2026: Centre Approves 3% Increase, Allowance Rises to 63%

The decision will benefit more than 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners, with the revised Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief rates effective from July 1, 2026.

Asaram Misses Parole Deadline

Asaram Misses Parole Deadline: Jodhpur Police Register FIR After Late Return to Jail

Asaram, who is serving a life sentence in a minor rape case, reached Jodhpur Central Jail several hours after the prescribed deadline on October 27. Police registered an FIR under Section 58B of the Prisons (Rajasthan Amendment) Act, 2015, after jail authorities complained about the delay.

E100 ethanol fuel India flex-fuel vehicle rules 2026

Centre Amends Motor Vehicle Rules to Allow E100 Ethanol Fuel in Flex-Fuel Vehicles

The revised rules permit E100 fuel in specially designed flex-fuel vehicles, while conventional petrol and E20-compatible cars remain ineligible for higher ethanol blends.

Delhi BS6 Entry Ban From November 1 Could Affect Over 10 Lakh NCR Vehicles

Delhi's winter pollution restrictions will bar non-BS6 petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside the capital until January 31, affecting commuters from Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad and Ghaziabad.

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