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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi proposed tiered monthly waste collection charges ranging from Rs 40 to Rs 300 based on property size and colony category, to be collected alongside property tax.

Heavy rain caused NLC soil runoff to submerge 1,000 acres of paddy fields in Tamil Nadu. Affected farmers blocked a highway, demanding compensation and land restoration.

A free dhoti distributed under Tamil Nadu's Pongal welfare scheme was allegedly repurposed into a 300 rupees irumudi bag sold at a Sabarimala shop in Kerala, prompting calls for an official inquiry.

Heavy rain in Marakkanam affected salt production across 2,000 acres, compounding losses for producers who are already struggling with a price drop from Rs 300 to Rs 220 per sack this year.

A chloroform vapour leak at Saraca Laboratories on October 22 killed two people. The pollution control board ordered the immediate closure of the facility and power disconnection.

Property owners and small businesses affected by the proposed NH-44 elevated corridor in Secunderabad have demanded legally admissible compensation, replacement facilities, and Rs 1 crore for lost playground buildings.

The NHAI is installing translucent polycarbonate noise barriers along a 12.75-km elevated highway to reduce traffic noise by 20 to 30 decibels for nearby residents. The project will be completed by March 2027.

ICRA warns that declining coal stocks at power plants could restrict the sector's ability to meet sudden surges in peak electricity demand, highlighting the urgent need for sustained production recovery.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal invited German research institutes to partner with India in co-developing and manufacturing, leveraging the India-EU free trade agreement to integrate global value chains and boost research cooperation.

Airlines oppose the unilateral reduction of flight slots at Mumbai airport during Terminal 1's redevelopment, demanding verifiable capacity data and adherence to standard slot-allocation guidelines before finalising the 2027 transition plan.