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Madhya Pradesh Leads with 354 Farm Fires; Punjab Second with 220

Between September 15 and October 17, Madhya Pradesh recorded 354 stubble burning incidents, nearly double last year's count, according to Indian Agricultural Research Institute data. Punjab ranked second with 220 fires, mostly in Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts. Uttar Pradesh had 134 fires, Haryana 8, and Uttarakhand 24. Madhya Pradesh shows an increasing trend, while Punjab's count is lower than 2024 but slightly above last year.

Hindustan Times·

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Species Fund Exceeds Habitat Restoration Target in England

A £25 million conservation initiative in England has restored 4,800 hectares of habitat and planted over 127,500 trees. The programme engaged more than 51,000 people, reconnecting fragmented habitats and improving wetlands and rivers. This effort highlights the importance of strategic investment in preserving healthy ecosystems and supporting wildlife recovery.

TOI World·

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Three UDP MLAs Likely to Join NPP in Meghalaya

In a major political shift in Meghalaya, three of the four remaining United Democratic Party (UDP) MLAs are expected to join the National People's Party (NPP) on Monday. This will increase NPP's strength in the 60-member assembly from 33 to 36. UDP, which originally had 12 MLAs, may be left with only one legislator, party president Metbah Lyngdoh, who is also a minister in Conrad Sangma's government. This follows the recent merger of eight UDP MLAs into the BJP.

Amar Ujala··Meghalaya

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Ixigo Shares Rise 13% on Q2 Profit Turnaround Despite Neutral Rating

Ixigo shares surged over 13% after the travel platform reported a Q2 FY27 net profit of ₹63.42 crore, reversing a loss from the previous year. The results were boosted by a partial sale of Freshbus stake and a 159% growth in hotel-booking gross transaction value (GTV). Revenue also increased 13% year-on-year.

Mint Markets·

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Bengaluru Lawyer Killed by Tenants Over Rent Dispute

In Bengaluru, a 42-year-old lawyer named Manjunath from Pattandur Agrahara was shot dead by his two tenants following a dispute over rent payment. The incident occurred around midnight on Sunday. Both accused work as delivery boys. Police reported a heated argument about rent an hour before the shooting. The lawyer died on the spot from a gunshot to the head. The suspects fled, and the case is registered at Whitefield police station with ongoing investigation.

Amar Ujala··Bengaluru

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Netarhat Residential School Ranks Second Nationwide in 2026

Netarhat Residential School in Jharkhand secured the joint second position in the C-Fore School Ranking 2026 among 1300 schools, scoring 1039 points. The school excelled notably in management and leadership, earning 115 out of 125 points (92%). It also scored 127 in teacher efficiency and student relations, 116 in teaching methods and curriculum, and 86 in academic quality.

News18 Hindi··Netarhat

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