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1. Census to Begin from January 25, 2027
India’s population Census will begin on January 25, 2027, and continue until February 28, 2027. A revision round will be conducted from March 1 to 5. The reference date for the Census is March 1, 2027. Citizens will also have an option for self-enumeration from January 10 to January 24, 2027.
2. Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards for 71 Achievers
The Karnataka Government has announced the 2026 Karnataka Rajyotsava Awards for 71 achievers from fields including literature, cinema, music, theatre, social service, education, science, agriculture, media and sports. The awards will be presented during the Karnataka Rajyotsava celebrations on November 1.
Notable awardees include Kagodu Thimappa, actor Ashok, senior journalist D. Umapathi, writer Indira Hegde and Jim Ravi, among others.
3. Local Body Elections Likely in December
Karnataka has decided to conduct pending local body elections in December 2026. This includes elections connected with district and taluk panchayats and other local bodies. Reports indicate that the election notification is likely after December 14. Ballot papers, rather than EVMs, are planned for these local elections.
4. Compassionate Appointment Is Not a Hereditary Right
The Karnataka High Court has reiterated that compassionate appointment is not a mode of succession or hereditary government employment. It is intended as an exceptional measure to provide immediate financial assistance to a family facing hardship following the death of an employee in service. It cannot be claimed automatically as an inherited right.
5. Nandini Curd to Become ₹14 More Expensive
KMF has revised the prices of Nandini milk and curd from November 1, 2026. The 1 kg curd packet will increase from ₹54 to ₹68, a hike of ₹14. The 500-gram packet will increase from ₹28 to ₹34.
The revised milk prices will also come into effect from November 1, with toned milk increasing from ₹46 to ₹54 per litre.
6. Karnataka Final Voter List 2026: Check Your Name
The final electoral roll for Karnataka was published following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Karnataka now has 4,55,00,011 electors, compared with 5,54,32,314 before the revision—a reduction of about 99.32 lakh electors.
Voters should check whether their name, address and other details are correctly included in the final electoral roll. The final AC-wise voter numbers were published on October 27, 2026.
7. ₹35 Crore Allegedly Missing from PNB Accounts
A major alleged banking fraud has been reported at a Punjab National Bank branch in Greater Noida. Customers have alleged that nearly ₹35 crore disappeared from savings accounts and fixed deposits without their authorisation. Several customers reportedly did not receive transaction alerts.
Police have registered an FIR, while five bank employees, including the branch manager, have been suspended. The investigation is continuing.
8. New Rules from Tomorrow – November 1
From November 1, 2026, revised Nandini milk and curd prices will come into effect in Karnataka. Toned milk will cost ₹54 per litre instead of ₹46, while 1 kg curd will cost ₹68 instead of ₹54.
9. Jio Profit Rises 13.7%
Jio Platforms reported a 13.7% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the July–September 2026 quarter. Profit rose to around ₹8,389 crore, compared with ₹7,379 crore in the year-ago period.
Revenue from operations increased 11.4% to ₹40,475 crore. Jio’s total subscriber base reached 542.4 million, while its 5G subscriber base crossed 300 million.
10. Stock Market Rises for Second Consecutive Day
Indian benchmark indices extended their gains for the second consecutive trading session on October 30.
- Sensex: +308.49 points, or 0.42%, at 74,459.53
- Nifty 50: +116.35 points, or 0.51%, at 23,053.10
IT stocks and company-specific buying following quarterly results supported the market.
11. Uttarakhand Helicopter Crash: Five Kannadigas Killed
A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district killed six people, including five passengers from Karnataka and the pilot, on October 30.
The Karnataka victims have been identified as Bengaluru Police Inspector Arun Salunke, Prathapa from Hassan, advocates Shankar Gowda and Sudheer K., and poultry businessman H.S. Natraja. The helicopter was travelling from Badrinath towards Dehradun when it crashed in the Joshimath area.
Karnataka authorities are coordinating with Uttarakhand officials to bring the mortal remains of the victims back to Karnataka.
