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Chennai Power Cut On Wednesday: Chennai will face power cut at several locations, including parts of Madipakkam, Puzhal, and Anakaputhur on 28 October from 9 AM to 2 PM for maintenance work. Supply will be restored after 2 PM if the work finishes on time.

Cyclone Arnab: Severe Cyclone Arnab made landfall on Wednesday between Bapatla and Visakhapatnam. Its impact is being felt across Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, with heavy rain and thunderstorm alerts issued in several states.

Delhi to Haridwar Expressway: Nitin Gadkari said the Delhi-Haridwar Expressway is likely to be ready in the next two months and will cut travel time from 3-4 hours to about 90 minutes. He also highlighted how new highways have already shortened several other routes and brought India’s logistics costs down from 16% to nearly 9% of GDP.

Delhi Online Liquor Booking App: DSIIDC has launched the Delhi Liquor Booking app that lets customers pre-book liquor online from its own stores and pick it up by scanning a QR code. The service is currently available only at DSIIDC outlets and does not offer home delivery.

7th Pay Commission DA Hike: The Union Cabinet has raised Dearness Allowance from 60% to 63% for central government employees for the July–December 2026 period. Staff will also receive arrears for the delayed announcement. The hike is based on the rise in the Consumer Price Index.

Delhi Liquor Booking App Row: A political row has broken out after DSIIDC launched the Delhi Liquor Booking app. AAP has demanded its immediate withdrawal and threatened protests, while DSIIDC says the previous Delhi government had approved the app in 2024 to ensure transparency and stop brand pushing.

Tamil Nadu Power Cut Tomorrow: TANGEDCO will cut power in several areas of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, 29 October, mainly between 9 AM and 2 PM for routine maintenance work. Affected places include parts of Kurinjipadi, Thirukkanoorpatty, Karambayam, Karur, Metro areas, Elanthaikkulam, Olaiyur, Poothamedu and Thayanur. Supply will be restored after the work is completed.

UP Weather Alert: Although Cyclone Arnab has weakened, its after-effects are bringing rain, thunderstorms and strong winds to several parts of Uttar Pradesh, especially the Purvanchal and Vindhya regions, till October 30. Daytime temperatures may drop slightly, offering some relief from the residual heat.

Delhi Patna Expressway Route: A high-speed road corridor linking Delhi to Patna via Agra, Lucknow, Ghazipur, and Buxar has been proposed for development. Once ready, it is expected to cut the current 15 to 16-hour journey to around 11-12 hours, depending on traffic and stops.

Thane Traffic Update: Two major rallies by Shiv Sena UBT and Shinde faction will be held in Thane today over the murder of Pradeep Purnekar. Shiv Sena UBT will march to the Police Commissioner’s Office at 3 PM, while Eknath Shinde’s supporters will gather at Tembhi Naka. Heavy traffic is expected on several key routes.