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Jowar prices hit an all-time high in Karnataka amidst drought conditions
The price of the Maldandi variety of jowar has increased from ₹5,500 in September to ₹ 8,500 per quintal; Gundu Thene variety is priced at ₹8,200 per quintal, up from ₹5,000
Godavari region gears up for 14 ULBs amid cyclone recovery
After being hit by Cyclone Arnab, Narsapuram and Amalapuram municipalities are going to polls with full preparedness on the ground and restoration of electricity facility without any inadequacy for infrastructure facilities; no election to Kakinada, Rajamahendravaram municipal corporations due to an ongoing legal battle over merger of panchayats
Growers demand higher sugar MSP, cane incentives
Farmers take protest to the streets, block Mysuru-Nanjangud Road over price row
BJP leader Gudur demands White Paper on govt. land under litigation
BJP leader Gudur demands White Paper on govt.
Three of family found dead in Changanassery
Preliminary investigations suggest the deaths were a case of suicide driven by severe financial distress

A new governance model for Ladakh
Ladakh was made a Union Territory under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, prompting concerns from local groups about preservation of Ladakh’s culture and demands for Sixth Schedule status; the Centre has proposed to insert Article 371-K into the Constitution to provide for a directly elected legislative body instead


1,793-crore development push for Mandya; irrigation gets priority
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announces 100-bed Jayadeva hospital; ₹1,030 crore earmarked for canal and lake development
Sudarsana Rao elected as chairman of A.P. section of ISTE
The JNTUA Vice-Chancellor has been elected to the post for the term 2027-2031
Central team hails Andhra Pradesh’s Mana Mitra as model for Cyclone Arnab response
Seven-member MHA team appreciates WhatsApp governance platform during damage assessment; says it could be replicated across States


Kollam-Kottayam MEMU to run up to Ernakulam, set to ease rush in Venad
The extended service is expected to ease overcrowding on the Venad Express, particularly during evening hours, while providing an additional travel option for passengers commuting between Kollam and Ernakulam via Kottayam
Panel seeks official celebration of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary across Kalyana Karnataka
Shashil Namoshi promises to urge leaders across party lines to press the government; committee also seeks renovation of Patel Circle in Kalaburagi
Mysuru hotel owners seek rollback of milk price hike
How can the hotel industry survive if the prices of every essential commodity keep rising?, the association asks
Speakers highlight Sardar Patel’s contribution to nation-building on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Participating in a national unity rally, they call upon citizens, particularly the youth, to uphold the values of unity, integrity and brotherhood
AI, automation offer opportunities for young engineers: BrahMos chief
Emerging fields such as artificial intelligence and automation offer tremendous opportunities as well as responsibilities for young engineers to contribute to India’s ambition of achieving global innovation and self-reliance, DirectorGeneral of BrahMos (DRDO) and CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos, Jaiteerth R. Joshi says

Wayanad township: 149 beneficiaries allotted houses in second phase
Houses will be ready for occupation by November 30, says Revenue Minister. Financial support for survivors staying in rented houses extended until December.