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President Droupadi Murmu appoints Om Prakash Mathur to Keralam and Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to Tamil Nadu; Sudha Yadav, Braj Mohan Ram, Dhal Singh Bisen and Dushyant Gautam receive gubernatorial responsibilities (SDNA) New Delhi: In a significant administrative reshuffle, President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors for six states, bringing four new faces into gubernatorial roles while transferring two serving Governors to new assignments. The appointments, announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 12, 2026, cover Keralam, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Karnataka, Uttarakhand and Sikkim. The changes will take effect when the appointees assume charge of their respective offices. https://www.presidentofindia.gov.in/press_releases/press-communique-38” title=”Official presidential communiqué”/>...

Candidates Declared for 34 of Alwar’s 39 Wards; Five Seats Remain Undecided as Political Families Enter the Electoral Contest (SDNA) Jaipur: Political activity is gathering momentum in Rajasthan ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announcing its candidates for the Alwar Zila Parishad elections. The party has finalised nominees for 34 of the district’s 39 wards, while decisions on the remaining five seats are still pending.The candidate list has drawn attention to the entry of several prominent political figures and members of established political families. The participation of former legislators and the son of a former Member of Parliament has added another dimension to the emerging electoral contest. Candidate Selection Reflects Local Politica...

Tension Erupts at Apollo Gold Prime Building in Lasudia; Young Men Flee After Police Arrive (SDNA) Indore: A late-night altercation in Indore’s Lasudia area escalated into a physical confrontation on Monday, when members of two groups allegedly exchanged punches and kicks outside a café at the Apollo Gold Prime building.According to preliminary information, the dispute reportedly began inside the café before escalating into a heated argument. The confrontation soon spilled out into the building’s parking area, where young men from both groups became involved in a physical fight. The incident created a commotion in the area, drawing attention from people nearby. Police reached the location after receiving information about the clash. However, the youths reportedly fled the scene upon seeing...

Haryana Chief Minister meets Dr. Rajesh Maharaj late Monday night; the monk’s vow to abstain from food and water until the meeting finally reaches its conclusion (SDNA) Panipat, Haryana: A deeply significant moment unfolded in Panipat late Monday night when Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini arrived at the SS Jain Sabha’s Jain Sthanak in Gandhi Mandi at around midnight to meet Jain monk Dr. Rajesh Maharaj. The meeting brought an end to the monk’s four-day wait and fulfilled a personal religious resolve that had drawn attention within the Jain community.Dr. Rajesh Maharaj had undertaken a vow that he would not consume food or water until the Chief Minister personally came to meet him. Despite the delay in the proposed meeting, the monk remained committed to his resolve. The Chief Mini...

Party leaves two seats undecided as Rajasthan’s Panchayati Raj election preparations gather momentum(SDNA) | Jaipur, Rajasthan The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of candidates for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan, announcing nominees for 55 wards of the Jaipur Zila Parishad. The list, declared on Monday night, marks an important step in the party’s preparations for the local body polls, while candidates for two wards are yet to be finalised. 📢 Join SD News Agency and Get Every News Update on Your Mobile!Stay updated with the latest and important news from India and around the world, including politics, society, business, state and local news, delivered directly to your mobile phone via WhatsApp.📰 Join the SD News Agency WhatsApp Group by clicking...

Bright sunshine and lingering humidity to keep daytime conditions uncomfortable, while fluctuating night temperatures offer only limited relief (SDNA) Jodhpur: October may signal the transition towards winter, but residents of Jodhpur are still experiencing persistent summer-like conditions. With strong sunshine and humidity continuing through the day, the anticipated arrival of cooler weather appears to be some distance away. According to the weather forecast cited in the report, maximum temperatures in the city could climb to around 38°C between October 15 and 18.Clear skies are expected to contribute to the continued daytime warmth, with little immediate indication of a significant drop in temperatures. The prevailing weather pattern suggests that Jodhpur could experience another spell ...

Autonomous artificial intelligence is opening new technological frontiers, but concerns over reliability, cybersecurity, human oversight and responsibility are becoming increasingly urgent (SDNA) | Special ArticleBy Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase in which machines are no longer limited to answering questions or following predefined instructions. Autonomous AI agents can now plan tasks, make decisions, interact with digital tools, retrieve information and execute multiple steps to achieve specific objectives. These capabilities are creating new opportunities across administration, healthcare, education, industry and scientific research. However, as AI systems gain greater independence, a critical question emerges: are our safety mechanisms, legal safegu...

Campus outreach programme highlights lived experiences, evidence-based approaches and the urgent need to break social stigma surrounding mental health (SDNA) Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: Meaningful conversations and greater sensitivity towards people experiencing mental health challenges can become powerful drivers of social change. Emphasising this message, representatives of Samrat Vikramaditya University, Ujjain, participated in a campus outreach programme organised at Manovikas College of Special Education, run by the Madhya Pradesh Viklang Sahayata Samiti, on the occasion of International Mental Health Day.The programme revolved around the theme “Heard Experiences: Real Voices, Real Change,” focusing on the importance of listening to personal experiences, challenging misconceptions and bui...

Protesters Renew Demand for Chief Election Commissioner’s Resignation; Alleged Misconduct Against Women Demonstrators in Delhi Sparks Strong Condemnation (SDNA) Ujjain, October 12, 2026: The ongoing Satyagraha at Tower Chowk in Ujjain continued for the seventh consecutive day on Monday, with protesters maintaining their rotational hunger strike and reiterating their demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The demonstrators also expressed outrage over allegations of misconduct and physical assault against women protesters during a demonstration in Delhi.Renuka Gandhi observed the rotational hunger strike on the seventh day of the protest, as participants reaffirmed their commitment to constitutional values, democratic rights and freedom of peaceful expressio...

Group proposes a ₹9,000 entry-level business opportunity, aiming to connect women-led home industries with e-commerce platforms and wider markets(SDNA) | Special Correspondent Indore/Siliguri: In an effort to promote women’s economic independence and encourage entrepreneurship at the grassroots level, Luniya Vinayak Group of Companies (LVGC) has launched its ‘Nari Shakti’ initiative, focusing on helping women explore self-employment and online business opportunities. 📢 Join SD News Agency and Get Every News Update on Your Mobile!Stay updated with the latest and important news from India and around the world, including politics, society, business, state and local news, delivered directly to your mobile phone via WhatsApp.📰 Join the SD News Agency WhatsApp Group by clicking the link below an...