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Ghatkesar bandh called over delay in railway bridge construction

Hyderabad: Residents of Ghatkesar observed a bandh on Monday, November 2, in protest against an 18-year delay in the construction of a railway br

Infosys shares slide over 2%; Hyderabad campus expansion fails to lift sentiment

The stock opened at 1,191.90, touched an intraday high of 1,194.50, and slid to a low of 1,153.00 by early afternoon, with sell orders accounting

LPG consumption hits 8-month high in October

LPG usage by the worlds second largest consumer rose by roughly 2.8% on a monthly basis

Nifty holds Sept highs at midday; Reliance surges 7.4%, IT stocks drag

Broad-based buying lifted Indian equities, with energy stocks outperforming as investors assessed global market weakness, crude oil prices and te

Devyani International's Q2 loss narrows sharply on strong same-store sales growth

The company said its consolidated net loss narrowed to $25,301.78

Differences at TVS Motor must be resolved as per MoU terms, trust arrangements, law: InGovern

Earlier this month, Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus, TVS Motor said he had separated his personal assets and the familys businesses openly and

Enemy of the Smuggler movie review: A gritty premise weighed down by commercial compulsions

IRS officer-turned-filmmaker T Samaya Muralis insider knowledge lends this gangster drama some authenticity, but its formulaic storytelling gets

Garbled names, missing details: Errors found in at least 1,000 entries in Bengalurus voter rolls

Bengalurus final electoral rolls contain over 1,000 errors, including unrecognisable symbols, random email IDs, and missing details. In several p

Trump and Republicans in for a drubbing in mid-terms

A forecasting model suggests the Democrats could win 230 of 435 seats in the House and 18 of 35 seats being contested in the Senate

Over 3,000 students to receive degrees in 16th convocation of Nitte (Deemed to be University)

The 16th annual convocation of Nitte (Deemed to be University) will be held on November 6 at the Mangaluru campus and on November 7 at the Nitte

Delhi Imposes Rs 68 Lakh Fines, Turns Back 1,500+ Vehicles On Day 1 Of Anti-Pollution Drive

Delhi checks nearly 15,000 vehicles, issues 566 PUCC challans and penalises construction sites as its winter anti-pollution enforcement drive beg

Ambuja Cements plans 30-MTPA expansion, targets 155-MTPA capacity by FY30

The company plans to invest 14,500 cr in the latest round of expansion

Can Indias heritage produce find a place on the global food map?

Agri-food thinktank Vrihi Foundations new report explores how indigenous agricultural and forest produce such as turmeric, jamun, and mahua can g

Chaubey's proposal to liquidate AIFF FD faces opposition from members

A proposal by AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey to liquidate the fixed deposit of the federation to pay the deficit arising out of hosting high-profi

Four flights bound for Kathmandu, Varanasi diverted to Lucknow due to adverse weather

A Himalayan airlines, a flydubai, and two IndiGo flights were diverted on November 2 due to adverse weather conditions

78-year-old paediatrician sentenced to 47 years in POCSO case in Keralam

BuCo. opens in Bengaluru with a breakfast menu, artisanal bakes, and a filter coffee-first approach

Chef Shriya Shettys Mangalore-based artisanal bakehouse makes its Bengaluru debut in a bungalow in Indiranagar, bringing its signature bakes, bur

Seifert, Phillips power NZ to 7-wicket win in 5th T20I; IND take series 3-2

Tim Seifert's big-hitting self reawakened during a powerful 93 as New Zealand pummelled a low-on-intensity India by seven wickets in the fifth an

Who decides the cost of medicines in India?

Indias separation of medicine licensing under CDSCO and pricing under NPPA presents a policy challenge. Stronger coordination,supported by pharma

Uttarakhand: Helicopter Operators To Suspend Char Dham Services From Nov 2 Over Co-Pilot Rule

Dehradun, Nov 2: Helicopter operators have threatened to suspend Char Dham charter services from Monday in protest against the Uttarakhand Civil

Defence Ministry signs Rs 53,866 crore contracts for Indian Navy's 8 corvettes

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders

China to send Middle East envoy on regional trips in November

China will send Zhai Jun, a special envoy to the Middle East, to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early and mid-November, Chinese foreign ministry

Target would be Pickax Mountain: US Commentator Carlson claims Netanyahu pressuring Trump to launch nuclear strike against Iran

US conservative commentator Tucker Carlson claimed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was pressuring President Donald Trump to consid

Beatlemania hits India on tour, plays Chennai, Bengaluru and other cities in November

It was in the early 1960s that the world woke up to the a unique, new sound of rock and roll when The Beatles first appeared on the music scene f

J&K civil secretariat resumes functioning at Jammu after Darbar Move

Digital Desk | Jammu, Nov 2 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Civil Secretariat and other key government offices resumed functioning in Jammu on Monda

Israeli forces withdraw from Hebron in the West Bank after over 10 day-siege, says governor

Israeli forces have withdrawn from the city of Hebron in the West Bank after an over 10-day siege, according to its governor, Al Jazeera reported

CM Vijay Holds Roadshow in Pudukkottai

The chief minister, who arrived in Tiruchirappalli by a special flight from Chennai, travelled by road to Pudukkottai and held a roadshow

Devyani International sinks 8% from day's high despite Q2 turnaround

Devyani International on Monday reported a turnaround in Q2 earnings with 3.46 crore net profit for the quarter ended September 2026 as against a

SC Disposes Of Pleas In Ayodhya Ram Temple Donations Embezzlement Case

The court took note of the SIT chargesheet and said the local court would proceed with the trial.

Defence Ministry signs Rs 53,866 crore deal with GRSE, GSL for 8 next-gen Navy corvettes

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engine

When to Worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha This Diwali: Timing and Rituals Explained

Diwali 2026 rituals: Best times for Lakshmi and Ganesha worship, and steps for a prosperous celebration. When to Worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord

8 Labourers Electrocuted At Road Construction Site In Rajasthan

A gravel-mixing machine came into contact with an overhead high-tension power line in Jhunjhunu district.

Devyani International Q2 results: Net loss narrows sharply to 24 lakh

The company, a franchisee of US-based Yum Brands, said its consolidated net loss narrowed to 24 lakh ($25,301.78), compared with a loss of 21.89

Suriya tells fans: As long as you breathe, nothing is a defeat!

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 2 (IANS)Pointing out that life was beautiful and that one should always believe in it, actor Suriya has opined that n

Coast Guard evacuates fisherman in distress 100 km off Mangaluru coast

The fisherman had fallen overboard while hauling fishing nets. He was rescued, but required urgent medical attention

Congress demands scrapping of Siang hydropower project, release of arrested protesters

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee urged indigenous organisations, student unions, youth groups, civil society organisations and traditiona

DS Group's Catch Introduces India's First Ginger Garlic Paste Squeezy Bottle, Unveils New TVC 'Squeezy Hai, Easy Hai'

New Delhi [India], November 2: Catch Salt & Spices, one of the popular brands under Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomer

Ex-Shell CEO van Beurden to chair Castrol as Stonepeak closes deal with BP

Former Shell

RGIPTCHT MoU to Advance Energy Research, Industry Collaboration and Start-up Development

Prof. Harish Hirani, Director, RGIPT, with the Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), during the 29th ETM, GOA Jais, Amethi (U

Delhi AQI crosses 300 ahead of Diwali: 50% WFH, vehicle curbs kick in; will odd-even return?

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the very poor category for the first time this season on Monday, with a thick haze enveloping the national ca

Bank of Baroda gains 5% on record profit in Q2; here's what brokerages say

Bank of Baroda shares gained more than 5 per cent in trade on Monday as the lender reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of 6,532 crore

Cyclone Murasu: Odisha Government evacuates people from vulnerable areas

After Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, the Odisha Government has prioritised evacuation from vulnerable area

Big blow to AAP as three Punjab MLAs join BJP ahead of 2027 Assembly elections

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Monday in a

SC issues notice to T.N. on bail plea of accused in Palani math land fraud case

K. Vellathurai is challenging the Madras High Courts dismissal of his bail plea, while the State has filed an intervention plea

Tragic Weekend in Victoria: Eight Lives Lost in Road Accidents

Eight people have died in road accidents across Victoria over the weekend, including a collision in South-East Melbourne. Tragic Weekend in Victo

Defence Ministry signs 53,866 crore contracts for eight Naval corvettes

GRSE will build five Next Generation Corvettes and Goa Shipyard three under the contracts, which aim to strengthen the Navy's combat capabilities

Saudi Arabia issues emergency warnings in four areas

Saudi Arabia issued emergency warnings in four locations on Monday, November 2, alerting residents to potential danger and urging them to follow

Boris van der Vorst meets Mandaviya as India eyes boxing glory at LA 2028

The meeting saw Mandaviya reaffirm the government's confidence in the BFI and its leadership, while underlining the need to build on India's rece

5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Celebratory Firing Ahead Of Wedding

The child was allegedly hit by a bullet fired by a relative before a wedding procession in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district.

CLAT 2027 registration deadline extended to November 7; here's how to apply

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) has extended the CLAT 2027 application deadline to Nov 7. Candidates can apply for UG and PG

Chennai Metro Rail trims travel time between Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch to about half hour

Officials say the reduced commute time on the 14.6-km stretch could benefit commuters during peak hours; with the number of stops reduced, the tr

Naidu Reviews Cyclone Murasu Preparedness, Asks Officials to Stay Alert

Naidu said that many areas have returned to normalcy after the destruction caused by cyclone Arnab and added said that the impact of cyclone Mura

Elon Musk Says Grok Bot Is Too Expensive To Run, Defends Strict Usage Limits

Elon Musk has said that operating xAIs Grok Bot is costing more than the revenue it generates, describing the current financial model as unsustai

Lady Gaga and her mother built youth mental-health foundation; its programme has now crossed 100,000 certificates worldwide

India's manufacturing sector activity growth eases in October on softer rise in output, new orders

The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.7 in October from 55.1 in September. Still, it remai

Woman Stabbed to Death in Jamshedpur, Body Found in Pool of Blood

A 32-year-old woman was brutally murdered in Jamshedpur, leaving her family facing a financial crisis after her death. Woman Stabbed to Death in

Indian Air Force Chief Ashutosh Dixit Meets Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit meets with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, marking his first meeting since assuming command of the Indian Air Fo

Utah businessman mailed thousands of bricks, forcing the US to rewrite postal rules

Father gets SC relief in fight against retrospective child maintenance hike; recovery put on hold

In interim relief to a father facing a retrospective hike in child maintenance dating back to 2016, the Supreme Court has put on hold execution p

Cyclone Murasu to hit Andhra tonight; rain alerts in 5 states

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is set to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast late on Monday, November 2, or in the early hours of Tuesday, Novembe

Punjab poll shake-up: 3 AAP MLAs join BJP to give Kejriwal's party a jolt before 2027 elections

Captive, commercial coal output rises 42% YoY to 22.03 MT in October 2026

Coal production from captive and commercial blocks expanded by approximately 42 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to touch 22.03 million tonnes during

Raids on Power TV boss Rakesh Shettys residence, office in Bengaluru in Siddaramaiah sting video case

Rakesh Shetty is a key suspect in the case and, along with expelled Congress leader Kripa Alva, is accused of being involved in the creation of t

Eight labourers die of electrocution while working on road-construction project in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu

At least eight labourers were electrocuted while working on a road-construction project in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on Monday, police said.

Supreme Court gives no relief to former T.N. Minister Nehru in cash-for-jobs scam case

The Bench however said the former Minister was entitled to raise all points in his defence and in accordance with law during future proceedings b

Toxic Foam Reappears On Yamuna Near Kalindi Kunj, Cleaning Underway

Toxic Foam Reappears On Yamuna Near Kalindi Kunj, Cleaning Underway

Business boomed: Jairam Ramesh hits back at BJP over sale loss claims during INDIA bloc rally

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, claiming that the ruling party's propaganda has been punctu

Manufacturing PMI dips in October as output, orders see slow growth

HSBC's India Manufacturing PMI fell to 54.7 from 55.1 in September, even as export orders grew at their fastest pace in six months and input cost

India at Auckland's Eden Park: Wins, losses and record ahead of New Zealand ODI series

India will start a five-match ODI series against New Zealand at Eden Park, which has historically been challenging for them. Their ODI record at

India, EU to discuss FTA implementation issues

The meetings, according to the commerce ministry, focused on customs cooperation, trade facilitation, and preparations for the implementation of

Aavin Proposes Milk Price Hike Amid Rising Operational Costs in Tamil Nadu

Aavin has proposed a 5 per liter increase in milk prices, pending government approval, to address rising operational costs. Aavin Proposes Milk P

Shashwat Sachdev In Talks For Jr NTR's Dragon? Abhishek Calls Him A Powerhouse Of Talent

On Sachdev's contribution of Rs 300-crore music business generated by the Dhurandhar franchise, Abhishek says he knew the composer even before th

MPTC, ZPTC Elections: AP Govt Declares Holidays on November 4 & 5

The Andhra Pradesh government has declared holidays on November 4 and 5 for people to come forward and vote for the MPTC and ZPTC Elections.

NZ Will Have Slight Advantage in ODI Series Due To India's Mid-Series Changes: Pujara

Pujara reckoned that at least one game of the five-match series will be washed out

India, EU discuss FTA implementation ahead of December signing

In an effort to advance their free trade agreement, India and the European Union held pivotal discussions led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwa

India A trail by 46 runs after New Zealand A take 78-run first-innings lead on Day 3

India A ended Day 3 of the second unofficial Test against New Zealand A at 32/0 in their second innings, trailing by 46 runs after the hosts were

EPFO WhatsApp Service: How to check PF balance, view transaction history and download passbook using WhatsApp; follow these steps

EPFO is stepping into the digital age with the launch of a new WhatsApp service aimed at simplifying access to Provident Fund account details for

SC disposes of pleas in Ram Temple donation theft case, says it has expressed 'no opinion on merits'

The Supreme Court on Monday disposed of petitions seeking a CBI investigation into allegations of theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya

Delhi techie couple donates Rs 50 to political party, claims Rs 40 lakh ITR deduction, evades Rs 5.3 crore income tax, faces IT probe

A Delhi-NCR techie couple allegedly claimed Rs 40 lakh in tax deductions after donating just Rs 50 to a political party. An Income Tax Department

55+ Diplomatic Missions, 150+ Diplomats: India's Biggest-Ever Diplomacy Gala brings the World Together in New Delhi

PNN New Delhi [India], November 2: In a spectacular celebration of diplomacy, international friendship and cultural harmony, the Embassy of Nepal

UGC-NET Offers Chance for Application Corrections Ahead of December Exams

Candidates can amend their UGC-NET applications until November 4, with exam details set to be released on November 23. UGC-NET Offers Chance for

Bodies Of Karnataka Victims In Uttarakhand Chopper Crash Reach Home

The crash occurred on Friday on a hillside near Chai village in Joshimath while the helicopter was returning to Dehradun from the Badrinath shrin

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least three

Tragic Road Accident in Kushinagar Claims Six Lives, CM Offers Support

Six people died in a road accident in Kushinagar, prompting CM Yogi Adityanath to express condolences and ensure support for the victims families

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I Am My First Critic: AR Rahman On Ramayana Music Backlash

New Delhi: AR Rahman has responded to criticism of the music in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, saying composers cannot satisfy everyo

Proposed Changes to H-1B and L-1 Visa Extensions Could Impact Indian Professionals

Proposed immigration policy changes in the U.S. may complicate H-1B and L-1 visa extensions for Indian professionals. Proposed Changes to H-1B an

Political Turmoil in Punjabs AAP as Leaders Consider Departures, Claims Udit Raj

Udit Raj suggests more AAP leaders may resign amid growing dissatisfaction within the party in Punjab. Political Turmoil in Punjabs AAP as Leader

World's energy supply buffers have been eroded, ADNOC CEO says

The world has eroded

Bigg Boss 20: Finale likely next month, 6 contestants in danger

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is slowly moving towards its grand finale, with the reality show now entering one of its crucial phases. While a few more we