*TODAYS TOP NEWS*
1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Shree Jagdeep Dhankar have greeted the people on the eve of Diwali.
2. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution has said that procurement operations of Paddy are ongoing in full swing in the States of Punjab and Haryana. So far, 10 lakh farmers in Punjab and over four lakh farmers in Haryana have registered to sell their produce in Kharif Marketing Season, KMS 2024-25.
3. The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, Mahe, and South Interior Karnataka during the next 2-3 days. Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam, Telangana, and Rayalaseema are also likely to witness light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning.
4. Indian Railways is running 7 thousand 296 special trains to cater for the rush of passengers during the festive season of Deepawali and Chhath Puja. This year, the Railways is operating around 2 thousand 800 more trains in comparison to 4 thousand 500 operated last year for the ease of passengers.
5. PM Modi launched the expansion of health coverage to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above in New Delhi as a major addition to the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. This will help provide health coverage to all senior citizens, regardless of their income.
6. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has approved the commencement of DNB postgraduate degree programs in pathology, dermatology, psychiatry, and hospital administration at Panchkula Civil Hospital.
7. PM Modi has paid tribute to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar on the occasion of Guru Pooja.
8. The Kanda express train with 840 metric tonnes of onion arrived at Kishanganj Railway Station in Delhi from Nashik in Maharashtra to meet the demand of onion in Delhi-NCR. The Consumer Affairs Ministry said this is the second bulk transportation of onions by train to Delhi-NCR after the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India brought one thousand 600 metric tonnes of onions last week by Kanda press.
9. Four sandstone replicas of the iconic Konark wheel have been installed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre and Amrit Udyan, according to an official statement released. This initiative aims to highlight and promote India’s rich cultural heritage, providing visitors with a deeper appreciation of the country’s historical artistry and craftsmanship.
10. India is set to mark a significant milestone in its aerospace industry with the rollout of the first locally assembled C295 military transport aircraft from the Vadodara facility in September 2026. This initiative, part of the “Make in India” campaign, represents a robust collaboration between Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems.
11. Activists and advocates on Wednesday urged the Karnataka state government to announce the official Karnataka Flag on the occasion of Karnataka Rajyotsava on November 1.
12. Delhi’s air quality slipped into the “very poor” category on the eve of Diwali, with pollution levels expected to go up on Thursday.
13. Ayodhya sets Guinness World Records with over 25 lakh diyas lit, 1,121 people performing aarti : Two Guinness World Records — most people performing aarti simultaneously and the largest display of oil lamps — were set at the eighth edition of Deepotsav here on Wednesday.
14. *Naraka Chaturdashi* 2024 is on October 31 Thursday: Narak chaturdashi is also known as Roop Chaudas, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Niraka Nivaran Chaturdashi, Chotti Diwali etc… Though Kali chaudas is often used as a synonym for Narak chaturdashi as both falls on same day. This festival commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over the demon Narakasura. Traditional rituals include decorating homes and lighting diyas. The god of death, Yama, is also worshipped on this day by lighting a lamp which is believed to protect one from the sufferings of naraka (hell).
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*LEGAL REPORT*
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1. *Telangana High Court Orders Separate BC Survey Panel Telangana* : The Telangana High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to constitute a “dedicated commission” — instead of the Backward Class Commission — for collecting empirical data for the purpose of providing reservations for the Other Backward Classes in the ensuing local body elections in Telangana.
2. Delhi court orders fresh probe against Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir in cheating case.
3. After Delhi BJP MPs on Wednesday filed a joint writ petition in the high court seeking implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in the national capital, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena accused AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal of not going ahead with the scheme out of “fear” of getting “exposed”.
3. Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, arrested more than four months ago in a murder case, walked out of jail on Wednesday, hours after the Karnataka High Court granted him interim bail on medical grounds, to undergo spine surgery.
The 47-year-old, arrested on June 11, was lodged in Ballari prison. His friend Pavithra Gowda and 15 others are co-accused in the Renukaswamy murder case.
*FINANCE*
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💷 *GBP* ₹109(Approx)
€ *Euro* : ₹ 91(Approx)
*🇨🇳 Yuan ¥* : ₹ 12
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1. Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) has introduced SmartGold, a digital gold investment platform, allowing customers to invest in 24-karat physical gold through the JioFinance app. This offering aligns with the company’s broader strategy to enhance financial services accessibility during the auspicious Dhanteras season.
2. The Reserve Bank of India published its 43rd half-yearly report from April to September 2024 on Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves (MFER). According to the report, the position of foreign exchange reserve as on 18 October 2024, India is having a total 688.27 billion US dollars Foreign Exchange Reserves. Out of that, 598.24 US dollars is foreign currency assets (FCA), 67.44 US dollars Gold, 18.27 US dollars Special drawing Rights (SDRs) and 4.32 US dollars reserve \Tranche Position (RTP).
3. IndusInd Bank has partnered with Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to provide collateral-free solar financing solutions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in India. This strategic alliance aims to facilitate easy access to solar energy financing, promoting sustainability and reducing operational costs for MSEs.
4. Non-availability of aircraft due to maintenance issues has forced Tata Group-owned Air India to cancel some 60 flights on the India-US routes between November and December this year.
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*ENTERTAINMENT NEWS*
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1. A video of US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti wearing a traditional Indian outfit and grooving to the beats of a Bollywood song with ‘bhangra’ moves at a Diwali celebration at the embassy here has gone viral.
2. Bollywood actor Salman Khan received yet another death threat, with the perpetrators demanding Rs 2 crore ransom, Mumbai police said. According to the threat, which was conveyed to the Mumbai traffic police, the culprits warned that failure to pay would result in the actor’s death.
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*DEFENCE News*
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1. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has said that due to the continuous military and diplomatic efforts, India and China reached consensus and would continue to do so to restore peace at the border through consensus.
2. The disengagement process at the Depsang and Demchok regions of eastern Ladakh has been completed between India and China after four and a half years of military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). According to Army sources, talks will continue at the local commander’s level, and border patrolling will resume soon, marking a significant step toward restoring normalcy in the region.
3. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will be participating in the 8th edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, a gathering that brings together leaders, investors, and thinkers from around the world. India and Saudi Arabia share a history of deep economic, cultural, and strategic ties.
4. The Indian Army laid a wreath on the mortal remains of its sniffer dog Phantom who was killed in an encounter with terrorists in the Akhnoor sector here, paying homage to his bravery and sacrifice. The four-year-old Belgian Malinois dog, killed during a counter-ambush operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector on Monday.
*31 Oct (Thursday)*
*Vedic Ritu/* Sharad
*Drik Ritu* : Sharad (Autumn)
पक्ष :: *Krishnapaksh*
*Vikram Samvat – 2081*
*Shaka Samvat – 1946*
*Month* : Kartika 14, (Purnimanta)
Ashvina 29(Amanta)
*Nakshatra*: Chitra/
Swati
*Tithi :* Chaturdashi (up to 3:53 pm)Amavasya
*Rahu* : 01:34 PM – 02:57 PM
*Yamaganda*: 06:35 AM – 07:59 AM
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