Vijayanagara District

In a major example of inter-state cooperation during a natural disaster, the Tamil Nadu government has agreed to extend assistance to Andhra Pradesh by providing electricity department personnel and essential equipment to speed up power restoration in cyclone-affected regions.

Karnataka Bandh Today: Sugarcane Farmers Intensify Protest Over Price Dispute; Demand ₹5,500 Per Tonne

Karnataka is witnessing growing unrest over the sugarcane pricing dispute, with farmer organisations calling for a statewide bandh on October 31, demanding better prices for their produce and financial support from the state government. The agitation, which has been continuing for several weeks, has intensified after discussions between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's government, farmer representatives and sugar factory owners failed to produce a concrete solution.