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Devaswoms must embrace change to ensure safe fireworks displays: former PESO expert
Dr. R. Venugopal calls for technology-driven displays and scientific fireworks manufacturing hubs to prevent accidents

ECI separates online Form 6, accompanying declaration for States undergoing SIR
Earlier in September, it had already withdrawn the declaration from its digital platforms in States where SIR had been completed
Lokesh assures govt. support for Nellore girl to resume studies
support for Nellore girl to resume studies. The Class X student at Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya in Kondapuram village was recently taken away by her father to Hyderabad to stay with her grandparents after the death of her mother

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu conducts aerial survey of rain-hit areas
The Chief Minister orders the Collectors concerned to initiate steps to drain stagnant rainwater and prevent disruption to road traffic


Kerala HC directs TDB to address deficiencies in fire safety systems at Sabarimala
It directed the authorities concerned to install safety systems compliant with the National Building Code at the Sannidhanam, including a fully functional hydrant network with adequate water pressure, automatic sprinkler systems, fire detection and alarm systems, in all critical buildings and locations.
Four held in Medak with adulterated toddy, eight consumers test positive for BZO
Five toddy shops and a depot raided in Burugupalli and Vaadi, 180 undeclared bottles seized, two others absconding
Agricultural labour seek 200 days of work under rural job scheme
The workers submit a memorandum to the ZP highlighting the hardships faced by them due to the prevailing drought conditions in the district


Sugarcane farmers continue protest, mills may start crushing tomorrow
Angry farmers try to storm the Deputy Commissioner’s office saying that officers are delaying a meeting of farmers and factory owners

EU says Montenegro on track to become bloc's next member state by 2028
Brussels says Montenegro is likely to become the EU's 28th member state, followed by Albania and Moldova. It said Ukraine needed to speed up reforms and offered fresh hope to Serbia following elections last month.

Andhra Pradesh SEC reviews cyclone impact as MPTCs, ZPTCs go to polls today
Around 2.61 crore voters to exercise franchise at 31,460 polling stations; decisions on polling in cyclone-hit areas will be taken based on ground-level reports, says Punetha
‘Station Mahotsav’ showcases Mysuru railway station’s heritage
Event highlights station’s historical significance, contribution of Mysore Maharajas and ongoing modernisation