Pulse of the Public
Pulse of the Public
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The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) announced a major crackdown on organized gold smuggling, seizing 41 kg of foreign-origin gold worth ₹62 crore across six operations. Authorities arrested 24 individuals, including three foreign nationals, exposing illegal melting facilities and cross-border transit routes.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs approved over 29,000 additional houses under PMAY-U 2.0, pushing total sanctions under the revised urban housing mission to 18.77 lakh units.
Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a two-day National Conference on Building and Other Construction Workers in Mumbai. The Ministry urged states to optimize the utilization of construction welfare cess funds and strengthen digital labour chowks.
Addressing senior defence officials at the Sri Lankan Ministry of Defence in Colombo, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called for deeper bilateral maritime security cooperation to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean Region.
Unity College of Physiotherapy opened its new outpatient department (OPD) at its Dambel Road campus in Mangaluru to provide accessible rehabilitation services to local residents.
In a major policy initiative to take the national awards beyond New Delhi, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat.
The Karnataka Department of Horticulture has chosen 'Festival of Democracy' as the central theme for the Mysuru Dasara Flower Show 2026 at Kuppana Park. The ten-day exhibition, scheduled from October 11 to 20, will feature various floral competitions and commercial stalls.
Marking 100 days in office, the Karnataka government launched the 'Seva One' unified digital citizen services platform, a scheme to distribute 5 lakh housing sites, and upgraded public transport applications.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched developmental initiatives worth over ₹35,000 crore in Vadodara, Gujarat, including the completion of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor, before opening the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
Fearing ill omen and recent tragic deaths, 13 pastoral Gowli families in Badagunda village of Joida taluk have abandoned their homes to live in makeshift huts.
To simplify the clearance process for Ganeshotsava celebrations, the Saraguru taluk administration has introduced a single-window system at the taluk office, eliminating multi-office visits for organizers.
Kalaburagi Rural MLA Basavaraj Mattimud inspected the Shahabad City Municipal Council office following allegations of corruption, uncovering the illegal approval of 70 property khatas in a single day.