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Postal insurance services in Bengaluru will face a four-day disruption from October 22 to 25 due to a software upgrade, with normal operations set to resume on October 26.

The administration declared a special casual leave on October 23 for registered voters in 11 legislative council constituencies to enable employee participation in the upcoming elections.

The Tamil Nadu government cancelled a detailed project report tender for a proposed 74-acre training campus near Chennai, citing administrative reasons. A fresh tender with revised plans will be issued.

Chennai Mayor inspected monsoon preparedness, drain construction, and canal maintenance across the city, while also inaugurating new civic infrastructure projects including a ward office and a community hall.

The Delhi government deployed 14 new CATS ambulances across West Delhi neighbourhoods to improve emergency medical access, reduce response times, and strengthen local healthcare infrastructure.

Delhi allocated Rs.90 crore for the Vidya Vahini scheme, distributing 28,000 bicycles to Class IX girls out of a targeted 40,000 to improve educational access and mobility.

Delhi launched 43 water and sewerage projects worth Rs 8,941.22 crore to clean the Yamuna river by May 2029, featuring upgraded treatment plants, extended sewer networks, and new water facilities.

Delhi Police tightened border checks under GRAP Stage-I, restricting non-compliant inter-state buses from entering the National Capital Region to curb air pollution, while permitting electric, CNG, and BS-VI diesel vehicles.

Post offices are setting up dedicated help counters and adding booking capacity to assist residents in sending Diwali parcels abroad smoothly, addressing international rules, packaging, and documentation requirements.

Delhi is considering bringing UDID card and disability certificate examinations within a five to ten kilometre radius of applicants' homes to simplify the process and reduce travel difficulties.