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Shivajinagar court in Pune receives bomb threat email; police evacuate premises

Police personnel rushed to the premises following the alert and initiated precautionary security measures. Lawyers, court staff, visitors and others present in the building were evacuated to ensure their safety

2 Nov 2026 4:58 pm
Diwali 2026: SC allows bursting green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for two hours

A Bench of Justices M M Sundresh and Prasanna B Varale allowed the use of green firecrackers between 6 am and 7 am and 8 pm and 10 pm on both days. The order, passed on October 29, was made available on Monday

2 Nov 2026 4:38 pm
BJP leaders march in Delhi, demand justice for 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims

BJP leaders, including MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, joined families of 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims and Sikh community members in a protest march from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi. The protesters demanded justice and accountability

2 Nov 2026 4:22 pm
Congress leader Sonia Gandhi meets Lalu Prasad Yadav in Delhi

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi met RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter Misa Bharti's residence in New Delhi on Monday. The leaders recalled the UPA era, discussing welfare laws such as MGNREGA, RTE and RTI. Tejashwi Yadav was also present at the meeting

2 Nov 2026 4:05 pm
Rajasthan: Eight died by electrocution during road construction

Eight regional labourers died after getting electrocuted from the hot-mix machine of road construction, and five are severely injured. The officials said that the further investigation will be done and the family will get compensation.

2 Nov 2026 3:33 pm
Bangladesh: Garment workers protest; seeking higher wages amid rising costs

Thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have protested for a Tk 30,000 monthly minimum wage, blocking highways and clashing with police. The unrest has disrupted hundreds of factories as workers demand better pay amid rising living costs and inflation

2 Nov 2026 3:18 pm
India signs Rs 53,866 crore contracts to boost Indian Navy's fleet

The defence ministry have has signed contracts worth Rs 53,866 crore for the construction of eight corvettes for the Indian Navy. The contracts mark a major initiative aimed at strengthening the Navy's fleet and enhancing India's maritime defence capabilities.

2 Nov 2026 2:58 pm
Cyclone Murasu to bring light to moderate rain to parts of West Bengal

Cyclone Murasu is expected to bring scattered light to moderate rain to Kolkata, Midnapore and South 24 Parganas over the next two days. The storm is forecast to make landfall in south Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, while temperatures in West Bengal may dip from November 5

2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm
Indian Navy, Australian Army demonstrate joint capabilities in coastal training

India and Australia successfully concluded the 5th edition of their joint military exercise, AUSTRAHIND 2026, at the Foreign Training Node in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The 14-day exercise brought together the Indian and Australian armies for training across jungle, island and coastal environments

2 Nov 2026 2:51 pm
Supreme Court refuses to entertain Sukesh's plea to stay conviction

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in an impersonation case. A Delhi court had sentenced him to eight years in jail for posing as a Supreme Court judge to influence a special judge in a 2017 corruption case

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
'Destroyers of democracy': Sanjay Raut targets BJP ahead of Hyderabad rally

Sanjay Raut said the INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli rally was centred on protecting democracy. He compared the gathering to the 1974 rally held in support of Jayaprakash Narayan

2 Nov 2026 2:13 pm
Odisha evacuates people, starts preparing for cyclone murasu

The Odisha government is getting prepared for the new cyclone murasu. The IMD department said that severe cyclonic storm Murasu was moving at a speed of 25 kmph. The department also said several areas in Odisha have started experiencing light rainfall

2 Nov 2026 1:29 pm
Noida police arrest four suspects after late-night encounter in Sector 63

Four suspected robbers were arrested after a late-night encounter with police in Noida's Sector 63. Two accused sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire. Police recovered two country-made pistols, cartridges, knives and two motorcycles allegedly used in robbery incidents

2 Nov 2026 1:29 pm
Congress targets Modi government for lack of attention in Delhi AQI woes

Delhi's AQI reached 312 on Monday, entering the 'very poor' category for the first time this season. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government, saying PM2.5 levels pose a serious health threat and called for stricter pollution standards and enforcement

2 Nov 2026 1:28 pm
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh calls for lower airport charges to boost expansion

IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh has called for lower airport charges and taxes in India, saying competitive pricing is essential to expand airline operations. He also highlighted the airline's long-haul ambitions, with deliveries of its first Airbus A350 aircraft expected from the second quarter of 2028

2 Nov 2026 1:01 pm
Jalgaon bank robbery: Four arrested, 27 kg gold worth Rs 36 crore recovered

The suspects allegedly entered the bank wearing helmets and carrying pistols, tied up six employees and fled with more than Rs 12 lakh in cash and approximately 27 kg of gold ornaments

2 Nov 2026 12:37 pm
Congress slams BJP, calls jhansamantri's propaganda had been punctured

Congress took a dig at Bjp claiming that BJP tried to belittle the congres's protest by saying that the traders faced loss due to their march. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Rameshsaid that these propoganda's are punctured, and that Delhi's traders were benefitted by it.

2 Nov 2026 12:14 pm
MP: Police officer killed as truck carrying illicit liquor runs him over

Khategaon SHO Dilip Puri was killed in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district after a truck allegedly carrying illicit liquor ran him over while fleeing an inspection. Officials found liquor hidden in a secret compartment, and police are searching for the driver, who abandoned the vehicle

2 Nov 2026 12:11 pm
Kiren Rijiju takes a dig on Congress over AI image of Ramlila maidan

The union parliamentary foreign affairs minister Kiren Rijiju accuses the congress party and INDIA bloc over the AI generated image of the ramlila maidan crowd. He stated that the party could not even generate proper image to show that the ground was full

2 Nov 2026 11:32 am
Saudi strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah port and oil facility, seven wounded: Houthis

Saudi-led coalition strikes targeted Yemen's Houthi-controlled Ras Issa port and an oil facility in Hodeidah province, wounding seven people, according to the Houthis. The coalition described the operation as targeting Houthi resources, amid renewed fighting and a worsening humanitarian crisis

2 Nov 2026 11:23 am
Char Dham yatra faces helicopter service disruption over two-pilot rule

Helicopter operators have threatened to suspend Char Dham pilgrimage services from November 2 over UCADAs mandatory two-pilot rule introduced after a fatal chopper crash. Operators cite rising costs and financial viability, seeking a review before the shrines close for winter

2 Nov 2026 11:13 am
Delhi traders estimate Rs 10,000-11,000 crore loss due to INDIA bloc rally

The CTI Chairman, Brijesh Goyal said that the Delhi traders faced loss of around 11,000 crore, due to the INDIA bloc rally at ramlila maidan. He said that closures were largely due to panic over the expected arrival of a large number of people and vehicles for the rally.

2 Nov 2026 11:09 am
EAM S Jaishankar meets Indian diplomats during Atlanta visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met eight Indian Consuls General in Atlanta, along with Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to discuss India-US relations and new initiatives in trade, innovation, education and community outreach

2 Nov 2026 10:38 am
Andhra Pradesh braces for Cyclone Murasu as NDRF teams arrive from Tamil Nadu

The NDRF has deployed three teams from its 4th battalion in Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh to lead rescue and relief operations as Cyclone Murasu approaches the coast. The IMD has classified the system as a severe cyclonic storm

2 Nov 2026 10:06 am
Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran as Israel pushes for possible military action

An Israeli source described the conversation as tough, while a US source characterised it as direct.

2 Nov 2026 9:58 am
We do it even better: Trump says US outperforms China, Russia in spy operation

His remarks come amid heightened scrutiny of alleged Chinese intelligence operations targeting US military personnel and installations.

2 Nov 2026 9:54 am
Traffic crawls in major parts of Delhi due to road closure near ramlila maidan

Despite sharing the news about the taffic restrictions and diversins, Delhi experienced major traffic curbs at several stretches, leading to long awaiting lines and a big block on the road

2 Nov 2026 9:48 am
Ukraine and Russia report cyberattacks on emergency alert systems amid war

The loudspeaker alert system was also compromised, broadcasting similar messages across the streets of Kyiv

2 Nov 2026 9:40 am
US: Nine killed as private Learjet crashes into Florida neighbourhood

Authorities did not immediately say what caused the jet to go down or who was on it.

2 Nov 2026 9:32 am
Russia-Ukraine war: Civilians fear attacks as Kherson ceasefire nears end

An estimated 2,000 civilians were in Oleshky when the temporary truce took hold.

2 Nov 2026 9:28 am
Rajkot police register FIR against 38 following late-night hotel raid

Rajkot police booked 38 people after a raid on a birthday party at a hotel on Kalawad Road. The Local Crime Branch conducted the raid ,and according to Deputy Commissioner of Police, blood samples of 98 people, including party guests and hotel staff, were collected

2 Nov 2026 8:58 am
Soft robotic moth uses UV light to fabricate electronic sensors on demand

Researchers have developed an soft robotic moth capable of fabricating its own electronic sensors when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light. The autonomous robot navigates towards UV sources, triggering a precise photochemical reaction that prints functional sensor circuits on demand.

2 Nov 2026 8:51 am
Iran sets four conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days

The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced ongoing talks with Qatari mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and proposes several conditions on the US to reopen the strait

2 Nov 2026 8:44 am
Cheers to FDA for move against expired products

However, some agencies allegedly issued disposal certificates without actually destroying the stock.

2 Nov 2026 8:38 am
Can you breathe without complaining?

Fresh air is overrated and its loss is arguably a small price to pay when the future and redevelopment of a city is at stake

2 Nov 2026 8:37 am
Manipur protests erupt after bodies of two missing youths are found

The bodies of two youths who went missing from Taphou Kuki village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on October 29, were found in a hilly area of neighbouring Senapati district on Sunday. Following the discovery, protesters alleged that the youths had been abducted and killed by Naga militants

2 Nov 2026 8:30 am
Sri Lanka Navy catches seven Indian fishermen allegedly fishing illegally

The Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday apprehended seven Indian fishermen and seized their trawler over alleged poaching in the island nation's territorial waters. According to the Navy, its North Central Naval Command spotted several Indian fishing trawlers allegedly entering Sri Lankan waters

2 Nov 2026 8:21 am
UDP chief resigns amid party MLAs joining BJP and NPP

The United Democratic Party's president resigned after 11 of its MLA joined BJP, leaving him the only one in the as the UDPs sole legislator in the state Assembly

2 Nov 2026 8:14 am
Telangana cops bust illegal oocyte trade, rescue 43 women

The cops busted the illegal egg extraction racket and rescue 43 women, some said they were given hormonal injections and medicines in connection with the proposed procedures

2 Nov 2026 8:06 am
Cyclone Murasu alert: Andhra Pradesh braces for second storm in less than a week

The cyclone, which has been given the name Murasu, is likely to intensify into a severe cyclone and cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 2-3

1 Nov 2026 10:32 pm
Shinde warns lenders of murder charges over farmer suicides in Maharashtra

The Maharashtra Deputy CM issued the warning while addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a 100-bed sub-district hospital at Wadi Budruk in Nanded district. He said the state government would stand firmly behind farmers and provide all possible assistance amid the agrarian crisis

1 Nov 2026 9:47 pm
'Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail': Rahul Gandhi warns CEC from Ramlila Maidan

Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi against alleged electoral irregularities and the SIR exercise, Gandhi described the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as illegal and alleged that votes had been stolen through EVMs and changes to electoral rolls

1 Nov 2026 9:30 pm
CBI secures extradition of Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandrakar

Chandrakar, who was wanted in two CBI cases and a case registered by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), was escorted to India following his extradition. He will undergo a medical examination before being produced before the CBI Special Court in Raipur on Monday

1 Nov 2026 8:21 pm
Ratnagiri records Maharashtra's highest temp at 36.7 degrees Celsius

Ratnagiris maximum temperature was 2.6 degrees Celsius above normal, while Gondias minimum was 2.7 degrees Celsius below normal. Gondia was the only station in the state to record a below-normal minimum temperature in the weather bulletin

1 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
INDIA bloc rally: BJP chief Nitin Nabin leads counter-march in Haryana

The Congress party should have sought atonement and offered an apology for the acts committed against the Sikh brethren, the massacres and the killings that took place on this very day in 1984. Instead, today, they have come out to stage a protest, the BJP chief said

1 Nov 2026 7:18 pm
Remove Modi to save democracy: Kharge targets PM at INDIA bloc rally in Delhi

Addressing the INDIA blocs rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi over the vote chori allegations, Kharge also accused Prime Minister Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah of shielding Gyanesh Kumar

1 Nov 2026 7:10 pm
From sailing to social awareness: NCC cadets complete 250-km Konkan expedition

Ratnagiri's 2 Maharashtra Naval Unit NCC cadets have completed a 250-km sailing expedition along the Konkan coast. The 10-day voyage also included street plays reaching over 1,000 people, digital awareness activities and adventure training

1 Nov 2026 6:48 pm
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper train flagged off

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the next Vande Bharat Sleeper train for Karnataka will originate from Bengaluru, connect several parts of North Karnataka towards Hubballi, and then proceed towards Pune and Mumbai

1 Nov 2026 6:34 pm
West Asia conflict: Akasa Air extends Jeddah, Riyadh flight cancellations

According to the advisory, flights to and from Jeddah will remain suspended until and including November 18, 2026, while services connecting Riyadh will remain suspended until and including November 30, 2026

1 Nov 2026 5:13 pm
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav join Opposition's 'Save Democracy' protest in Delhi

Several prominent Opposition leaders attended the rally, including Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, MP Abhishek Banerjee, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, JKNC president Farooq Abdullah, and more

1 Nov 2026 4:35 pm