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Bombay HC extends stay on actor Imran Khans Leave India Notice, seeks unconditional apology over SIR protest

During the hearing, Mr. Khans counsel offered to submit an undertaking that he would not participate in any future protest or directly or indirectly influence others to do so

2 Nov 2026 6:21 pm
Cyclone Murasu: TTD steps up safety measures in Tirumala to ensure hassle-free darshan

Additional EO directs officials to expedite darshan arrangements, provide sheltered Annaprasadam distribution, monitor vulnerable ghat-road stretches and keep medical teams on alert to ensure pilgrim safety

2 Nov 2026 6:16 pm
Vultr launches 20-MW AI supercluster in Chennai; aims 1 GW capacity by 2029

The facility is expected to house around 10,000 GPUs initially. Global enterprises have pre-reserved a large portion of its capacity, the company said

2 Nov 2026 6:15 pm
61 illegal immigrants, mostly Bangladeshis, detained in Ahmedabad ahead of Diwali: Police

Legal procedures for the deportation of the detained persons were underway, the Crime Branch said in a press note

2 Nov 2026 6:15 pm
Kuvempu University writes to Secretary of Higher Education for action on former Registrar (Evaluation)

The former Registrar (Evaluation) drew an advance of 40 lakh as the Abstract Contingency Bill for the 34th annual convocation

2 Nov 2026 6:10 pm
Aakhri Ride: How Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy crafted a quirky horror short

Writer-director duo Vijesh Rajan and Yashoda Parthasarthy open up about their recently released short film, Aakhri Ride, speaking to cab drivers to research for the story and keeping sensitivity alive amidst the horror and comedy

2 Nov 2026 5:48 pm
IndiGo moves beyond Stretch seats with lie-flat Business Class plans

First 10 A350s to be delivered from second quarter of 2028 will have 16 flat beds, while future A350s could have more; future XLRs too will have flat beds, said CEO William Walsh

2 Nov 2026 5:42 pm
PETA's plea: Celebrities, politicians, scientists sign against Centre's draft on animal cruelty rules

The proposal, which seeks to replace the Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision) Rule, if notified in their present form, could weaken existing safeguards for animals used in laboratory experiments, PETA India said

2 Nov 2026 5:29 pm
Indices end nearly 2% higher on Monday, RIL posts best gains since 2020

Reliance Industries marked its highest level since over six years and jumped 11.6% following a higher-than-expected earnings for Q2FY27

2 Nov 2026 5:28 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurates new bus stand at Pudukottai

The Chief Minister, who was on his maiden visit to the district after assuming charge in May, distributed welfare assistance totalling 62.73 to 13,676 beneficiaries and inaugurated 44 completed works

2 Nov 2026 5:26 pm
Delhi court reserves order on CBI's plea seeking transit remand of Sourabh Chandrakar

The Central Bureau of Investigation sought his transit remand to produce the accused before a special court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh

2 Nov 2026 5:22 pm
Actor Nora Fatehi gets fresh summons in extortion case involving Sukesh Chandrasekhar

Additional Sessions Judge Gagandeep Singh issued fresh summons to the actor while expressing displeasure over her non-appearance

2 Nov 2026 5:22 pm
Citing GST revenue decline, Stalin says Tamil Nadu is doomed under TVK government

The DMK president said the States growth rate in GST revenue had fallen below the national average

2 Nov 2026 4:58 pm
Tamil Nadu government reconstitutes State Board for Wildlife

The earlier board was reconstituted in April 2022, and the latest exercise follows a request from the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden after the tenure of its non-official members expired.

2 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
EU Film Festival 2026 to bring 28 award-winning European films to India

The EU Film Festival (EUFF) 2026 is back in India for its 31st run, bringing 28 award-winning European films from 27 EU countries plus Ukraine in 30 languages

2 Nov 2026 4:48 pm
Kashmir issue will be resolved by talks that heal, not experiments or UAPA: Mehbooba Mufti

The Government of India experimented a lot to enforce peace in Kashmir; the baton policy will not work...This year, the protesters in Delhi tasted what Kashmir has been suffering all these years. Mehbooba Mufti says

2 Nov 2026 4:25 pm
West Asia conflict: China's Foreign Minister pushes for dialogue

Dialogue and negotiation are the way to resolve West Asia conflicts, Chinese FM told Ali Bagheri Kani, the Deputy Secretary of the Iran Supreme National Security Council

2 Nov 2026 4:24 pm
Israel wants to maximise occupation but minimise Palestinian population: Justice Muralidhar| The View from India

In this episode, Justice Muralidhar speaks to Stanly Johny about the UN Commissions findings on Israels actions in Gaza, allegations of genocide and war crimes, Palestinian displacement, and the prospects for international accountability and a political settlement.

2 Nov 2026 4:23 pm
Police launch probe into alleged theft of evidence in 124 cases from Magistrate court in Kochi

Alleged theft took place from the courts evidence room between January 1, 2016 and September 21, 2026, according to FIR

2 Nov 2026 4:18 pm
EVMs vs paper ballots: What makes MLC polls different? | Explained

Why are paper ballots still used in MLC elections when India uses Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for Lok Sabha and Assembly polls? The BJP-led NDAs victory in the recent Legislative Council elections has renewed the political debate over EVMs and paper ballots. But MLC polls follow a different voting system, where voters rank candidates in order of preference. We explain how the single transferable vote system works, why existing EVMs cannot be used for these elections, and which other electi

2 Nov 2026 4:13 pm
Cyclone Murasu: Chennai roads damaged as city receives heavy rainfall

During the 24-hour period ending 6 a.m. on November 2, 2026, Parrys Corner in George Town received the highest rainfall in Chennai, recording 149.2 mm.

2 Nov 2026 4:01 pm
Wont stop until action is taken against Gyanesh Kumar, says Tejashwi Yadav on INDIA blocs rally

While talking to the media on Monday, Tejashwi Yadav said that the opposition INDIA bloc must remain united to fight challenges, asserting that they will not stop until action is taken against Gyanesh Kumar following their massive Ramlila Maidan rally.

2 Nov 2026 3:56 pm
What a new global study on pain reveals about womens experiences

The studys findings about women having a higher prevalence of pain across anatomical sites, resonate with observations from India, say experts, noting that even so, womens pain has historically been under-recognised, misunderstood, or inadequately treated

2 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
Modi, Shah & Nadda have lost sleep over opposition rallys success, says Congress MP Manickam Tagore

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP president JP Nadda were rattled by the success of Sundays opposition rally, which called for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Modi, Shah and Nadda have lost sleep over the opposition rallys success, Tagore said, adding that the rally had sent a strong message that Gyanesh Kumar must go. He further said the opposition would decide its future course of action

2 Nov 2026 3:52 pm
Akhilesh Yadav calls Ramlila Maidan rally a turning point for democracy

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday (November 1, 2026) said the Ramlila Maidan has turned into the Haldighati of democracy.

2 Nov 2026 3:51 pm
Cyclone Murasu: Seven fishermen caught in rough seas rescued in Nellore

Their boat drifted towards Patakadapalem after its engine failed in rough seas

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
AgriNova: When a farm can text and call you!

Coming from the minds of two young innovators, this machine serves to form a line of communication between a farm and its farmer.

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Why Loop Engineering is the new skill Indian students cant afford to ignore

Loop Engineering is becoming baseline literacy for graduates entering an industry shifting from writing code to orchestrating the systems that write it

2 Nov 2026 3:49 pm
Cyclone Murasu strengthens, heavy rain alerts issued across southern States

Cyclone Murasu has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole on November 3. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), wind speeds could reach 100110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph. Schools and colleges have been closed in Chennai and Tiruvallur, while heavy rain alerts have been issued in parts of Telangana. The storm comes just days after Cyclone Arnab battered parts of the eastern coas

2 Nov 2026 3:45 pm
Madras High Court permits Vaiko to oppose Vedantas plea for green copper plant at Thoothukudi Sterlite premises

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan also allow impleading petitions filed by Tamil Nadu Vanigar Sangangalin Peramaippu and activist R. Fatima

2 Nov 2026 3:31 pm
Gatsby Collections festive edits explore contemporary menswear and womenswear

From a one-piece collar jacket to a skirt-trouser hybrid, Gatsby Collection unveils its festive edits, Quiet Attraction and Borrowed Light, in Chennai, featuring experimental silhouettes and intricate hand-embroidered detailing

2 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
Shock and regret: scientists react to AI roiling lifes work

OpenAI and Anthropic each said last week that one of their AI models had disproved the exponential time hypothesis

2 Nov 2026 3:15 pm
How Murasu became the first Tamil name for a tropical cyclone

Murasu is the first Tamil name to be assigned to a tropical cyclone since the naming of cyclones over north Indian Ocean began in September 2004. Murasu refers to a traditional Tamil percussion instrument.

2 Nov 2026 3:09 pm
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 students

2 Nov 2026 2:49 pm
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 dexamethasone-based prophylaxis, which is a steroid, for vomiting control. More research, however, is needed to establish the findings widely

2 Nov 2026 2:31 pm
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, the Delhi government has introduced winter restrictions, including curbs on older vehicles, construction activities and private offices. Heres what the measures mean and why Delhi continues to battle severe air pollution every winter.

2 Nov 2026 2:26 pm
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 interrogation, said the Special Court for Cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

2 Nov 2026 2:22 pm
Akshay Bysani on his 1945 Patek Philippe and its legacy

This watch has been in my family for a long time and it means the world to me, says Akshay Bysani, a luxury marketer and watch collector

2 Nov 2026 2:20 pm
Dr. Rajkumars song If You Come Today gets a hip-hop twist, courtesy rapper Gubbi

Rapper Gubbi and culture curator Nandith Jaisimha recently releasedIf You Come Today 2.0, drawing inspiration from the 1978 classic sung by Dr. Rajkumar

2 Nov 2026 2:15 pm
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 this busy metropolis

2 Nov 2026 2:15 pm