Health

Union government plans new legal framework for medical research, raising questions over oversight and ethics
Ex-CBI chief alludes ‘religious agenda’ to circumcisions on non-Muslim boys; Doctors call it out

Nepali woman gets new heart, life as Ernakulam General Hospital scripts history
Merging digital infrastructure and human touch: Progress, challenges, and the future of India’s healthcare
As ashwagandha gains WHO attention, doctors warn against reading it as medical approval

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Hotel pool — Two foreign nationals die in Bengaluru hotel pool; electrocution suspected

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. — Fresh complaint revives Gyanesh Kumar bribery allegations even as Keralam Vigilance probe hits hurdle

Cyber fraud — Nine phones, repeated bank frauds, four years of fear: Wayanad woman seeks escape from cyber ordeal

Lord Rama, Basheer Bagh Chowrasta and the politics of forgetting

Weather forecast — Weather update: Forecast for southern cities on 31 October

While several generic and biosimilar medicines have recorded substantial price reductions, many high-priced medicines have retained their existing MRPs. — Cancer drug price cuts average 50.8%, but reduction is just 13.8%, say access groups

Auto drivers have welcomed the government's revised fare structure, saying it could benefit both drivers and passengers. — Despite TN government’s auto fare revision, Ola, Uber and Rapido continue to charge more; unions seek ban on platforms

Karnataka government announces 2026 Rajyotsava Awards; B.V. Acharya, A.C. Bhandary among awardees

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Attappadi infant deaths — Attappadi infant deaths: Minister to visit as expert teams begin probe; CPI demands accountability

Minister Satish Jarkiholi denies endorsing SIR, says remarks were misinterpreted

Uttarakhand helicopter crash — Helicopter with five passengers reportedly from Karnataka crashes in Uttarakhand

Cheranalloor accident: Court pulls up prosecution, victim’s family for revealing juvenile accused’s identity

Polls — AP urban local body polls: Campaigning ends at 5 PM; EC tells HC candidate details to go online

Opposition postpones ‘public impeachment’ of CEC to October 31 due to rain; invites people to join Ramlila Maidan march