Top news of the day: Congress promises caste census, loan waiver for farmers, free education in Chhattisgarh; Virat Kohli equals Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI hundreds, and more
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Top news updates from The Hindu on November 05, 2023
Congress unveils manifesto for Chhattisgarh polls; promises caste census, higher paddy procurement price
The Congress on November 5 released its manifesto for the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, promising caste census, loan waiver to farmers, ₹3,200 for per quintal for paddy procurement and subsidised cooking gas cylinders to women under a new scheme. Promises including loan waiver to farmers, caste census, procurement of paddy at 20 quintal per acre, free education to students from KG (kindergarten) to PG (post graduation) made by Congress leaders during their poll campaign have been mentioned in the manifesto.
Virat Kohli, on 35th birthday, equals Tendulkar with 49th ODI hundred
Virat Kohli on November 5 equalled Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred in the World Cup match between India and South Africa in Kolkata, celebrating his 35th birthday in the most befitting manner. Kohli reached the landmark when he scored a single off Kagiso Rabada in the 49th over of the Indian innings in front of a packed Eden Gardens crowds that kept chanting his names.
Draft reports on bills to replace criminal laws likely to be adopted on November 6
A parliamentary committee scrutinising three bills to replace the existing criminal laws will meet on November 6 to adopt draft reports, days after some opposition members had sought an extension for the panel to go through the measures in greater detail. On October 27, the standing committee on Home could not adopt the three draft reports as some opposition members pressed for more time to study it. The committee will now meet on November 6, according to a notice sent to members for adopting the three drafts.
Delhi’s air pollution: Air quality in ‘severe plus’ category again; Primary schools shut till November 10
IndiGo's Q3 profit plummets 78% to ₹549.1 crore despite increased total income amid operational disruptions.
New traffic rules in Belagavi ban heavy vehicles during peak hours to reduce congestion and enhance public safety.
UPC Volt to invest ₹5,000 crore in Telangana for an AI-ready data centre powered by renewable energy
Mandya district gets its first public EV fast-charging unit, to promote electric vehicle usage and green energy.
Doctors at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, successfully performed a complex heart valve procedure on a 78-year-old patient.
Jose K. Mani's private meeting with Kochi bishop sparks political speculation amid internal disputes within Kerala Congress (M).
The Jal Shakti Hackathon at UVCE Bengaluru promoted innovative solutions for water crises through interdisciplinary collaboration and student engagement.
Four Army personnel killed and nine injured as their vehicle falls into a gorge in J&K’s Doda district.
PM Modi to launch three Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger service in Kerala on January 23, 2026.
Vizhinjam seaport in Kerala to commence its ₹9,700 crore second phase expansion on January 24, enhancing capacity and infrastructure.
Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam receives the 'Whistle' symbol for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Supreme Court declines to issue broad directives for stampede prevention, emphasising judicial limits in crowd management and law enforcement.
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