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A massive fire broke out early Thursday at the Sriram Wood Factory near Yadavanahalli, Bengaluru, causing extensive damage. The fire, believed to be accidental, spread rapidly, affecting nearby Ashirwad Food and Pipe Companies. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, with no casualties reported yet.

The Tamil Nadu government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease to improve data collection, medical infrastructure, and treatment for snakebites, ultimately enhancing public health.

The Allahabad Museum will unveil a unique gallery during Mahakumbh 2025, showcasing the works of iconic Hindi poets like Sumitranandan Pant and Mahadevi Verma. Visitors will experience their poetry in original voices through curated videos and audio, enhancing the cultural and spiritual atmosphere of the event.

Reflecting on the turnout for his farewell, he expressed gratitude and said, "Last night, I wondered if the courtroom would be empty, and I'd be looking at myself on the screen. I'm humbled by all of you here." He described the judicial role as one of fleeting service, likening judges to "pilgrims, birds for a short passage of time."

A 5-year-old boy in Chitradurga died after his father, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, beat him for crying out of hunger. The father reportedly spent funds from the Annabhagya Yojana on alcohol instead of food, raising concerns about misuse of the scheme.

The Prime Minister criticized the Congress for aligning with the National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir, where the Legislative Assembly recently passed a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370.

This feedback is instantly transmitted to the control room, where any toilets falling below cleanliness standards will be flagged for immediate cleaning by the assigned vendors. Beyond the Ganga Sevadoots, the general public can also report issues using the online feedback system, she added. 

A 34-year-old yoga teacher from Karnataka survived a brutal abduction, assault, and near-death burial on October 23. After being lured by a man named Satish Reddy, she managed to escape using her yoga training. Six individuals, including Bindu, who orchestrated the crime, were arrested.

Following the Howrah Metro, another tunnel will be built under the Ganges River, exclusively for truck traffic. This initiative is under the Prime Minister Gati Shakti project.

KIADB has launched the first phase of Queen City, a 5,800-acre smart city project near Doddaballapur and Nelamangala. Inspired by Gujarat’s Gift City, Queen City aims to integrate eco-friendly living, create 1 lakh jobs, and promote sectors like technology, health, and education.