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A resident was fined Rs. 5,000 for misusing drinking water to clean premises. Authorities urge citizens to report water waste via WhatsApp number 99499 30003 or customer care 155313 to conserve resources.

Cyberabad Traffic Police extended Gachibowli road closures and diversions by 90 days due to ongoing steel flyover and underpass construction, causing severe daily traffic congestion for commuters.

Telangana CID launched six digital initiatives, including a face-search app with 9.8 lakh photographs, unified case software, and standard operating procedures to improve transparency and investigation quality.

Cyclone Arnab grounded a sulphur cargo vessel and damaged the Uppada coastal road in Andhra Pradesh. Sustained winds reached 125-135 kmph with gusts up to 150 kmph, prompting a high state alert.

India’s chemical market shows a mixed-to-firm outlook, led by strong methanol momentum, improving styrene sentiment and firm toluene benchmarks. Brent crude at $115.20–$115.68/bbl, up 1.4–1.5%, alongside Middle East security risks and higher Strait of Hormuz shipping and insurance costs, supports upstream pricing. However, heavy port arrivals and healthy local inventories are limiting immediate supply pressure across several imported chemicals.

The Enforcement Directorate arrested an advocate at Mumbai Airport for allegedly operating a cyber-fraud and money-laundering network involving 400 mule accounts, unfreezing accounts, and facilitating illegal transactions exceeding ₹28,000 crore.

A retired railway officer lost ₹5 lakh after clicking a fraudulent Facebook ad for a pensioners card, downloading a malicious APK file, and falling victim to cyber scammers threatening false penalties.

Student union workers locked a college main gate on October 28 following an unresolved parking dispute after resident students were barred from parking vehicles inside the hostel premises, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum.

Gujarat expects light rain in South Gujarat and Saurashtra with a 2 to 3 degrees Celsius temperature drop. Ahmedabad remains clear around 37 degrees Celsius amid a Bay of Bengal cyclonic system.

The municipal corporation invited resident suggestions for its 2027-28 annual budget until October 30, focusing on infrastructure, water supply, and public amenities to incorporate suitable public proposals.