Barabānki News Digest
No Barabānki or Odisha city stories appeared in today's headlines, so this edition covers national news only. The lead national story is Cyclone Murasu's landfall on India's eastern coast, with the Andhra Pradesh coast braced for a second cyclone in less than a week.
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Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast
Cyclone Murasu made landfall on India's eastern coast, causing widespread disruption according to reports. Andhra Pradesh was bracing for it as its second cyclone in less than a week, with landfall expected on November 3.
India reiterates call for dialogue to halt hostilities in West Asia
The Indian government reiterated its call for dialogue to halt hostilities in West Asia. The statement sets out New Delhi's position on the conflict.
Rahul Gandhi presses PM Modi for a debate
Rahul Gandhi has continued to call for a debate with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the demand still unmet according to the report.
PM Modi launches Pune Metro projects worth 21,800 crore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pune Metro projects valued at 21,800 crore rupees. The same report notes his praise for India's progress in reducing poverty.
PM Modi credits India with fastest poverty reduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised India's achievement as the fastest poverty reducer. Al Jazeera reports that about 500 million people have been pulled out of poverty while inequality has deepened.
India's renewable energy capacity ranks third globally
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said India has become the world's third-largest holder of renewable energy capacity.
Approval of India-made HIV-prevention shot
An India-made version of an HIV-prevention shot has been approved, raising hopes for access in low-income countries. The approval is reported by The Hindu.
INDIA bloc allies distance themselves from Neha Bora's remark
Allies in the INDIA opposition bloc have distanced themselves from a 'Brahmanvaad' remark made by Left leader Neha Bora. The remark was described by allies as 'radical thinking'.
Supreme Court: protest cannot indefinitely occupy a site
The Supreme Court observed that a site cannot be occupied indefinitely in the name of protest. The remark came in a case reported by NDTV.