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BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video after BJP leader's objection

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring Dia Mirza promoting an eco-friendly Diwali. This decision followed objections fr

Cyclone Murasu: Red alert in two Telangana districts, orange in three more on November 3

Body of Cantine Worker Found in West Bengal Assembly Toilet, Investigation Underway

A cantine workers body was discovered in a West Bengal Assembly toilet, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death. Body of C

Traders Urge Delhi LG to Designate Protest Zones Amid Business Disruptions

CAT calls on Delhis LG to establish designated protest areas to minimize disruptions to business and daily life in the capital. Traders Urge Delh

Rs 3.2 crore found in blue drums buried in UP village; police probe brothers' Mumbai, Pune links

The recovery of Rs 3.2 crore from three buried blue drums in Uttar Pradesh's Nawabganj has prompted investigators to examine two brothers' proper

Europe space chief heads to Gulf as bloc looks beyond US

The head of the European Space Agency will visit the United Arab Emirates to discuss collaboration. This meeting aims to reduce Europe's dependen

Andhra goes ahead with Kotia local body polls despite Odishas plea in Supreme Court

The YSRCP and the TDP both claim the disputed border villages will vote for them on November 5

Iran says considering two-day plan to reopen Hormuz

The possibility of implementing this plan in two days is another indication of Iran's good-faith approach, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil

Odishas Gajapati District Prepares for Cyclone Murasu as Alerts Issued

Gajapati district in Odisha is on high alert as Cyclone Murasu approaches, with preparations underway for potential heavy rainfall. Odishas Gajap

Congress Criticizes AAP After Three Punjab MLAs Join BJP

Congress leaders criticize AAP following the resignation of three Punjab MLAs, suggesting further defections are likely. Congress Criticizes AAP

South Bullet Train to connect Bengaluru and Hyderabad in 2 hours

Bengaluru: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday, November 1, announced that the proposed South Bullet Train corridor would connect Bengalu

KEA to go ahead with written examination for recruitment of PU college principals in Karnataka on November 20, 22

The lecturers association had submitted a representation seeking postponement of the examination by one month citing lack of time for preparation

Hikal inks a multi-year global CDMO contract with Europe-based agrochem company

Commercial launch of the product is expected by end FY 202627, the company said, adding that volumes are anticipated to grow as the regulatory ap

Senior Land Acquisition Officer Trapped by Odisha Vigilance Taking Rs 3.10 Lakh Bribe

Odisha Vigilance today caught Ajay Kumar Garanaik, Special Land Acquisition Officer for the Sambalpur-Talcher Doubling Rail Line Project, red-han

IndiGo to offer lie-flat beds to lure long-haul business fliers

The first A350-900 aircraft are expected to join the fleet in the second quarter of 2028, Chief Executive Officer Willie Walsh told reporters in

Passenger EV retail dips 4% amid supply crunch; overall PV market grows 15%

Supply constraints at Tata Motors and a sharp fall at Vinfast weighed on EV registrations, while Mahindra and MG gained market share.

Congress Leader Criticizes BJPs Claims on Rally Success in Delhi

Prominent Congress leader Pramod Tiwari defends the success of the India Alliance rally in Delhi against BJPs claims of it being a flop. Congress

Hungary to Unveil Names of Thousands of Communist Informants

Hungarys government will release the names of informants from the communist era, aiming to restore trust in democratic institutions. Hungary to U

Students of Wayanad school protest seeking revocation of principals transfer over alleged lapses during study tour

Higher Education department took action against him claiming that official guidelines were not followed during a study tour undertaken by student

Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Criticizes Opposition Rally, Calls Leaders Fake

Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya attacks Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav, claiming their rally failed to attract crowds. Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Cr

Jammu and Kashmir Revives Darbar Move Tradition to Serve Public Aspirations

Jammu and Kashmir reintroduces the Darbar Move tradition, aiming to align with public aspirations and enhance administrative efficiency. Jammu an

Rahul Gandhi being used by foreign powers to destabilise India: Nitin Nabin

Nitin Nabin criticized opposition parties during a rally in Bhagalpur as part of the BJP's campaign. He accused Rahul Gandhi of being manipulated

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (November 02, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, November 02, 2026.

Russia, Ukraine report cyberattacks on emergency, air raid alert systems

Residents received warnings of a 'nuclear danger' on Sunday through the air raid alert app, which millions of Ukrainians rely on for information

Saint-Gobain India collaborates with IIT Madras to establish next-generation research labs

The outcomes planned from the labs include developing practical solutions for the built environment, supporting the construction industrys transi

Cheranalloor luxury car crash case: High drama marks hearing on plea to cancel teen drivers bail

Prosecution and counsel for victims family trade charges. Court says further proceedings to be held in-camera in the afternoon, considering invol

Texas Senate race sets record with $573 million in political ad spending

The Texas Senate race has become the most expensive non-presidential contest with advertising costs exceeding $573 million. Democrat James Talari

Abhishek Nayar Calls Upcoming Test Series Crucial for India Against New Zealand

Former coach Abhishek Nayar emphasizes the importance of the upcoming Test series against New Zealand for Indias cricket team. Abhishek Nayar Cal

Patna Book Fair Set to Celebrate Literature and Arts from December 4-15

The Patna Book Fair will feature over 350 events celebrating literature, art, and cinema from December 4-15, 2026. Patna Book Fair Set to Celebra

Ministry of Defence seals contracts worth over 53,000 crore to procure eight warships for Navy

The contracts were signed with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for acquisition of eight Next

Darshan Halted at Puri Srimandir for 3 Hours Today

Public entry and darshan of the Holy Trinity at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri will remain temporarily suspended for three hours this aftern

Amit Shah offers prayers at Bhagya Laxmi temple in Hyderabad ahead of BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra

Amit Shah visited the Sri Bhagya Laxmi Mata temple in Hyderabad and offered prayers. He is participating in the BJP's nationwide campaign titled

Shweta Tripathi opens up about low fertility and changing views on motherhood

Shweta Tripathi initially envisioned herself as a mother, but her experiences transformed her outlook. She faced a toxic relationship that prompt

Sambit Patra Critiques Congress During Visit to Kashi, Questions SIR Claims

BJP MP Sambit Patra addresses Congresss claims and discusses SIR issues during his visit to Varanasi, emphasizing the significance of the region.

U.S. Tariff Exemptions on Russian Oil Purchases to Boost India-U.S. Trade

U.S. tariff exemptions for Russian oil buyers offer significant relief to Indian exporters, enhancing trade prospects between India and the U.S.

Nitte (Deemed to be university) focussing on research and emerging technologies, says Vice-Chancellor

New academic block at Nitte to house section on emerging technologies while 50 crore set apart to promote research by offering fellowships

UK opens 3 new legal routes for refugees through jobs, study: What to know

Britain will initially admit hundreds of UNHCR-approved refugees, with community sponsorship and strict security checks forming part of the schem

From Losing Her Father At 11 To Making History At Siachen: Captain Shiva Chauhan

After personal loss and rigorous training, Captain Shiva Chauhan became the first woman Army officer deployed at Siachen's Kumar Post.

TMC Leaders Decline to Contest Kolkata Municipal Elections

Several senior TMC leaders, including former mayor Firhad Hakim, have opted out of the upcoming Kolkata Municipal Corporation elections. TMC Lead

Jharkhand High Court to Inaugurate

The Jharkhand High Court will launch a new data center to enhance judicial efficiency and security, inaugurated by Chief Justice Surya Kant. Jhar

A Producer Urges Patience As Mahesh Babu Fans Await Varanasi Update

The presence of Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran in pivotal roles has further raised expectations, making it one of the most antici

Is there an alternative to corticosteroids to control vomiting during chemotherapy? A new study attempts to find out

An Indian multicentre phase III trial found that an olanzapine-based regimen, which is non-steroidal, was not inferior to the standard dexamethas

SEBI wants LTCG tax to be removed for foreign investors: Report

Indiana dad loses custody appeal after $350,000 job loss and move to Virginia

An Indiana father who lost his $350,000-a-year job after 26 years and moved to Virginia for work has lost his appeal in a custody dispute. The In

PMI manufacturing drops to 54.7 in October

Despite a moderation in factory activity, output and new orders continued to expand. Employment recorded a second consecutive monthly increase, w

SC Ends Monitoring in Ayodhya Ram Temple Fund Embezzlement Case; Permits Petitioners to Assist Trial

The Supreme Court on Monday closed its monitoring of the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya after the Uttar Pradesh governme

Nellore: 7 Fishermen Stranded Off Juvvaladinne Coast, Rescued

Seven fishermen who were stranded in the rough waters near Juvvaladinne coast were safely rescued.

Woman in labour carried across stream to 108 ambulance in Asifabad

Hyderabad: A pregnant woman was rescued by a 108 ambulance team while crossing a stream in Asifabad district on Monday, November 2. The incident

Channel inventory build-up for Diwali drives two-wheeler sales in October

Market leader, Hero MotoCorp reported domestic dispatches of 7,05,084 units during the month, which was a growth of 16.5 per cent YoY as compared

SC Rejects Sukesh Chandrasekhar's Plea To Stay Conviction

The alleged conman was sentenced to eight years in jail for impersonating a Supreme Court judge.

Tejashwi Yadav Calls for United Opposition Amid Sonia Gandhis Meeting with Lalu Prasad Yadav

Tejashwi Yadav emphasizes the need for a united opposition during a meeting between Sonia Gandhi and Lalu Prasad Yadav in Patna. Tejashwi Yadav C

Television Actor Anuj Thakur Passes Away at 33, Leaving Industry in Shock

Anuj Thakur, beloved TV actor, has died at 33, leaving friends and fans in mourning. Tributes pour in from the entertainment industry. Television

Watch: Delhi chokes again as AQI hits 310, restrictions tighten

Delhis air quality deteriorated to the very poor category on November 2, with the AQI touching 310. As pollution levels rise across north India,

DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of Rs 1,614 cr Korean investment to AP

M K Stalin has accused the ruling TVK government of causing economic decline in Tamil Nadu. He pointed out the record lows in GST revenue growth

Chennai police granted custody of ex-Minister Anbil Mahesh for three days

A fresh medical fitness certificate must also be obtained and submitted to the court when he is produced after the completion of the interrogatio

Karnataka Opposition Leader Slams Congress Over Proposed Bus Fare Hike

Karnatakas R. Ashok criticizes the Congress government for a proposed bus fare increase, warning of protests if its not revoked. Karnataka Opposi

'Rogers is an apple pie': Trump uses metaphor for Michigans GOP nominee during attack on El-Sayed

'Rogers is an apple pie': Trump uses metaphor for Michigans GOP nominee during attack on El-Sayed

CM Yogi Criticizes Samajwadi Partys Governance in Uttar Pradesh

CM Yogi Adityanath condemns Samajwadi Party for past governance failures while announcing new development projects in Gonda. CM Yogi Criticizes S

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares heartwarming moment as Raj Nidimoru gets ready for fatherhood ahead of baby's arrival

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru are eagerly expecting their first child, set to arrive in December. Recently, Samantha shared an adorable i

US: Private jet crashes near busy road in Florida, 9 killed (VIDEO)

A Learjet plane crashed near a busy road in a residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, leaving all nine people on board dead and a large cr

US midterm elections 2026: What they are, why they matter and when results will be out

The US midterm elections are set for November 3, affecting Congress and local offices. Voters will select members of the House and Senate, impact

100 new seismic observatories planned to be setup across country: MOES secretary

The Ministry of Earth Sciences is gearing up to deploy 100 additional seismological observatories nationwide, with four designated each for Jammu

'Don't travel by air. Next case': SC judge on plea alleging 700% airfare hike

Union Min Pressuring Modi Govt To Raid Our Ministers: Priyank Kharge

Though Kharge has not named anyone in his post, his allegation seems directed at the BJP's coalition partner, JDS' top leader and Union Minister

Amit Shah visits Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Bhagyalakshmi Temple located at Charminar, Hyderabad, on Monday, November 2. Shah arrived at

Shops shut near Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Shops remained closed, and security arrangements were strengthened around Charminar in the Old City of Hyderabad ahead of Union Home M

BJP MP Criticizes Congress, Calls Rahul Gandhi an Unsuccessful Leader

BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal condemns Congress and Rahul Gandhi, citing economic losses during protests in Delhi. BJP MP Criticizes Congress, Calls

Sebi proposes LTCG tax relief for FPIs: What it means for Indian markets

Sebi has proposed scrapping LTCG tax on foreign investors' equity gains and offering tax relief to domestic mutual fund investors who switch betw

Major Blow to AAP: 3 Punjab Leaders Join BJP Ahead of 2027 Assembly Polls

In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, three of its prominent leadersHarmeet Singh Pathanm

Amit Shah Leads Save Democracy, End Anarchy March in Hyderabad

Amit Shahs visit to Hyderabad sparks political fervor as BJP counters Congresss claims with a nationwide awareness campaign. Amit Shah Leads Save

Vishnu Ravindran Nairs new single encapsulates the quieter side of New York City

Vishnu Ravindran Nairs new song is inspired by the calm and tranquility of New York City. The New York That Sleeps is about the rarer side of thi

Amitabh Bachchan slams media outlet for twisting his Lord Krishna invocation

Amitabh Bachchan criticized a media outlet for distorting his words in a social media post about Lord Krishna. He asserted that his invocation wa

Saving Odisha

Odishas rich cultural heritage and ancient traditions are gradually declining due to a societal shift away from joint family structures, warned e

How are equity investments taxed in India? A guide to capital gains tax

In a bid to invigorate domestic and foreign mutual fund investments, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth recommendations for tax

Ramlila Maidan rally: FIR registered over graffiti on police vehicle

The FIR was registered at Kamla Market police station under sections of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act

Keralam Assembly set to host two-day conference of PAC chairpersons from 25 States

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to inaugurate the conference in which 300 public representatives, including MPs and MLAs from various States, are expe

Pixxel says Indian government projects, IP remain under Indian ownership and control

The clarification follows questions over the companys work with Indian defence and space agencies, including projects supported by the iDEX initi

DMK chief Stalin slams TVK govt over GST slump, loss of 1,614 cr Korean investment to AP

Tamil Nadus collections grew by only 3%, following contractions of -1% in August and -5% in September

AAP finished in Punjab, Kejriwal and Mann brought about its collapse: Kunwar Vijay Pratap after joining BJP

Kunwar Vijay Pratap, along with two other AAP rebels, joined the BJP after resigning from the Assembly. He criticized the Aam Aadmi Party for its

India and UAE Discuss Strengthening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India and UAE officials met to enhance their strategic partnership, discussing key global issues and regional developments. India and UAE Discuss

Assam Police Reconstructs Crime Scene in Guwahati Hotel Shooting Case

Assam police recreate the crime scene at a hotel in Guwahati, investigating a shooting that left five dead on October 26. Assam Police Reconstruc

DivyaSree, HDFC Capital set up 1,500 cr residential development platform

The platform will acquire land and develop residential projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai, with a potential gross development value of

Ministry of Defence signs Rs 53,866 crore deal with GRSE, GSL to procure 8 warships for Navy

The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard

Five Andhra Youths Trapped in Russian Military

The remaining two youths fear that they could also be deployed to the frontline within the next two days. They have reportedly appealed for urgen

Soft Tennis: Its Origins, Rules, and Rise in Popularity

Discover the origins, rules, and growth of soft tennis, a sport gaining traction after Indias first medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Soft Tennis: I

Right to protest, right to trade: Trader's body CAIT urges Delhi LG to notify protest sites on city outskirts

CAIT has urged the Delhi Lieutenant Governor to notify designated protest sites to safeguard trade activities. They highlighted the growing disru

Velavan Senthilkumar Reaches Final of Czech Open Squash Tournament After Semi-Final Victory

Velavan Senthilkumar secures a spot in the Czech Open final after defeating Frances Auguste Dussourd in the semi-finals. Velavan Senthilkumar Rea

IND vs NZ series: You guys have set the tone for rest of the tour, says Gambhir

India defeated the hosts 3-2 in the T20 series despite landing here just a couple of days before the lung-opener and having very little time to r

Recovery in retail growth, margins key triggers for Reliance Industries

Near-term earnings upgrades are being driven by the strong O2C business, but a recovery in retail growth and profitability remains crucial for Re

India's manufacturing PMI eases to 54.7 in October as export orders hit six-month high

India's manufacturing sector showed slower growth in October as output and new orders moderated. Despite this slowdown, there was an increase in