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Party workers surround bus carrying Rahul, Mamata, Akhilesh & INDIA bloc leaders to Ramlila ground

NDIA bloc leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Akhilesh Yadav head toward Ramlila ground in an open-top bus as enthusiastic party workers crowd the vehicle. Watch the live scenes from Delhi.

1 Nov 2026 1:58 pm
Health Wrap Episode 57 discusses mapping the human brain, potential of brain atlases and more

The episode discusses a new technology developed at IIT Madras to create detailed three-dimensional maps of the human brain, the recently released C-STROKE atlas and plans to map more than 100 brains

1 Nov 2026 1:57 pm
Mysuru City Corporation collects 210 crore in property tax so far this year: Yathindra Siddaramaiah

Mysuru City Corporation had set a target of collecting 286.72 crore in property tax during 2026-27

1 Nov 2026 1:43 pm
Foolish drama, will be final nail in coffin of Congress' political future: Nadda

Union Minister Nadda alleged that the protest was part of a well-thought-out conspiracy to surrender democracy to anarchy and disorder

1 Nov 2026 1:42 pm
Six Indian tourists stranded in Nepal, rescue efforts underway

The Indian tourists had ventured into the area despite warnings from security personnel and the Nepali guide accompanying them, says an official

1 Nov 2026 1:38 pm
Supreme Court paves way for IT assessments of two businessmen sons of former CJI Y.K. Sabharwal

A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran dismissed four appeals filed by Chetan and Nitin Sabharwal, while upholding income tax reassessment notices issued for assessment years 2008-09 and 2009-10

1 Nov 2026 1:27 pm
Karnataka thinking of officially recognizing Kannada flag, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

The State Government will also issue order to enable private institutions to fly Kannada flag and it is thinking of making flying of the Kannada flag mandatory in institutions supported by government

1 Nov 2026 1:12 pm
Terrorism is 'red line': Pakistan tells Afghanistan as it warns of action against cross-border threats

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, on Saturday, accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy emanating from Afghan soil and instead shifting blame on Islamabad for the deterioration in bilateral ties

1 Nov 2026 1:00 pm
Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu

Arab-majority parties made major gains in elections, fuelled by anger over rhetoric targeting the community from Mr. Netanyahus hard-right government, but opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot has not decided whether to seek a coalition with them

1 Nov 2026 12:55 pm
Anantapur chainsaw attack: A.P. Minister Nara Lokesh says Class 10 girl stable after bleeding controlled

The Minister said that the medical team at Manipal Hospital stabilised the girls condition with blood transfusions and supportive treatment

1 Nov 2026 12:46 pm
Uttarakhand chopper crash: Mortal remains of all six victims recovered, sent to Rishikesh AIIMS

Officials said that after completing the necessary formalities, the mortal remains were sent to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, by helicopter

1 Nov 2026 12:45 pm
Tamil Nadu to set up 26 POCSO Act courts and four NDPS courts

With the addition of these POCSO Act courts, there will be 52 special courts across 47 police districts

1 Nov 2026 12:34 pm
Donald Trump says Flavio Bolsonaro can stay in U.S. as long as he wants amid Brazilian probes

Flavio Bolsonaros decision to go to the U.S. followed a ruling by a Brazilian Supreme Court Justice to revoke his passport shortly after his loss, as the candidate faces a pair of federal money-laundering probes in Brazil and police there considered him a flight risk

1 Nov 2026 12:30 pm
IND vs NZ fifth T20I: New Zealand opts to field against India

India have made two changes, with seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning to the playing XI, while Varun Chakaravarthy will play his first game on the tour

1 Nov 2026 12:26 pm
Depression intensifies into deep depression over Bay of Bengal

The system is likely to further intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the westcentral Bay of Bengal on November 2

1 Nov 2026 12:09 pm
Maharashtra earmarks 5% of district planning funds to tackle fodder shortage

Under the plan, fodder seeds will be supplied through Mahabeej and other agencies for the Rabi season, while cultivation of low-water-requirement crops such as maize, jowar and bajra will be encouraged

1 Nov 2026 12:04 pm
VCK chief Thol. Thirumavalavan outlines oppositions demands for INDIA blocs November 1 Delhi rally

Speaking at the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan today, VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan shared the alliances key demands. The opposition gathered to protest the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists. Their main demands are an immediate halt to the voter list revision and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, emphasizing the need for fair elections and accountability.

1 Nov 2026 11:51 am
Woman with disability dies in midnight fire at Korattur apartment

An air-conditioner and a refrigerator, among other electrical appliances, reportedly exploded as the fire spread rapidly through the house. A suspected electrical short circuit is believed to have triggered the blaze

1 Nov 2026 11:46 am
Every squadron, air defence unit, air warrior must be ready to respond at moments notice: IAF Chief Dixit

Air Chief Marshal Dixit outlined his core focus areas under the acronym VAYU, defining his vision as Vigilance and operational readiness, Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance), Yukti (tactical innovation), and Unity of effort across the tri-services.

1 Nov 2026 11:41 am
Urban local body elections begin in Andhra Pradesh

State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha and his team of officers are personally monitoring the conduct of the elections, for which elaborate arrangements were made, including the installation of CCTV cameras and deployment of drones at places where clashes are anticipated

1 Nov 2026 11:30 am
PM Modi greets people of six States on foundation day

Six States celebrating Foundation Day on November 1 are: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Keralam

1 Nov 2026 11:15 am
Vehicles torched ahead of polls in Pulivendula

The incident happened around midnight near the orchard belonging to Madhusudhan Reddy, where three cars, ten motorcycles and a tractor were fully burnt

1 Nov 2026 11:14 am
Visakhapatnam reports 3.34% voting in first two hours; Voter participation in core urban areas yet to gather pace

According to booth-level officials, voter turnout was thin between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., with only a handful of people visiting several polling stations during the first hour

1 Nov 2026 11:11 am
Bollywood Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta Passes Away at 59; Last Rites Held in Mumbai

The director was cremated at the Versova Cremation Ground near Yari Road Junction in Mumbai. His last rites were attended by family, friends and several members of the film fraternity

1 Nov 2026 11:08 am
Two newly-elected Bihar Independent MLCs now support BJP

Both the Independent candidates, significantly, had defeated the ruling alliance partner Janata Dal-United candidates from their respective constituencies

1 Nov 2026 11:04 am
INDIA bloc rally today: What to know about the Ramlila Maidan protest

Heres what to know about the INDIA bloc mega rally in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

1 Nov 2026 10:56 am
Epstein Files: U.S. Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

Donald Trump had sued for $10 billion after the newspapers story was published in July 2025 detailing the Presidents alleged 2003 letter to Epstein, which apparently featured a drawing of a naked woman

1 Nov 2026 10:51 am
Rahul Gandhi urges Delhi rally-goers to shop local, assures INDIA bloc rally wont harm traders

On Saturday (October 31, 2026), Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged attendees of the INDIA blocs Sunday Chalo Dilli rally to support local businesses by shopping for upcoming festivals like Deepavali, Chhath, and Bhai Dooj. The appeal came amid concerns from central Delhi traders regarding potential disruptions to foot traffic from the expected crowds.

1 Nov 2026 10:50 am
1,172 candidates receive offer letters at job fair held in Villupuram

More than 167 companies interviewed 4,214 candidates at the fair. Besides those selected for employment, as many as 163 candidates qualified for the second round of selection

1 Nov 2026 10:38 am
Seven Rameswaram fishermen detained by Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu islet

Fishermen leaders have condemned the incident and urged the governments to get them released at the earliest

1 Nov 2026 10:33 am
INDIA blocs Chalo Dilli protest: Supporters gather at Ramlila Maidan, across capital

Many supporters arrived in Delhi, while several others had reached the national capital on October 31, 2026 or earlier as parties mobilised their cadres from different states for the protest

1 Nov 2026 10:31 am
Steady turnout marks peaceful polling in Andhras Madhurawada zone

Officials overseeing the polling said residents of neighbouring habitations accounted for most of the early turnout, while voters from apartment complexes in the vicinity were yet to turn up in significant numbers

1 Nov 2026 10:18 am
Minister inaugurates modern paddy storage facilities in Cuddalore district

The facilities, constructed with financial assistance under the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), have a combined storage capacity of 7,000 tonnes

1 Nov 2026 10:17 am
Team of counselors deployed to instil confidence among students of Raptadu ZPHS

The Education Department has made arrangements to ensure ongoing support, allowing students to focus on their studies without any sense of fear

1 Nov 2026 10:12 am
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation: error in printing of party symbols rectified

With the necessary corrective measures being expedited, arrangements are being completed to commence polling at 9 a.m.

1 Nov 2026 9:56 am
PM Modi cities World Bank report to highlight historic fall in Indias extreme poverty

In a post on Instagram featuring the inspiring and energetic song Thaan Liya from the Bollywood movie Dasvi as background music, Mr. Modi highlighted that the historic drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities

1 Nov 2026 9:53 am
Polling begins peacefully, police on high alert in Chittoor, Annamayya

Voters turned up in large numbers at polling stations in Chittoor, showing keen interest in choosing their municipal representatives. In Annamayya district, the response was moderate, while polling centres in Sri Sathya Sai district witnessed a relatively slow flow of voters

1 Nov 2026 9:51 am
Supporters gather at Ramlila Maidan for INDIA blocs protest rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Supporters have started to gather at Delhis Ramlila Maidan for the INDIA blocs November 1 Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao rally, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumars resignation. The INDIA bloc is protesting the Election Commissions Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, alleging irregularities and the risk of eligible voters being excluded. The Opposition has accused the poll body of failing to ensure electoral transparency and is demanding accountability from the CEC.

1 Nov 2026 9:27 am
How were the States formed and how has the Indian map changed since 1947?

The last transformation of the Indian map happened in 2019 with the creation of the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh

1 Nov 2026 9:26 am
Clear skies after Arnab cyclone expected to ensure decent poll percentage in North Andhra districts

As many as 229 polling stations have been set up across 62 divisions in the Fort City.

1 Nov 2026 9:24 am
Deepavali countdown: the packer is now the shopping services provider too

As Deepavali approaches,shops that traditionallypacked and shipped sweets, dresses and other festive items brought to themby customers, to addresses within India and abroad, might now be shopping for those items before having them packed. These are customers who would be strapped for time and expect the packing and shipping services provider to take care of the shopping component as well for an additional fee. K.M. Gani of Mylapore-based Queens Abroad Packers weighs in on this trend

1 Nov 2026 9:14 am
1 Nov 2026 9:14 am
Global criticism during COVID-19 hardened Chinas attitude towards world: Foreign Secretary Misri

Misri also recalled that he faced a major challenge during his posting in China as Ambassador, when India and China had an unprecedented confrontation in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley

1 Nov 2026 9:00 am