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US launches defensive strikes on Iranian targets in Hormuz

Washington: The US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official says. Iranian state television

U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots

Another federal judge ruled against the administration's efforts to make last-minute demands of California election officials, finding they viola

Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district

A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts

Tamil Nadu announces Deepavali bonus for 5,190 sugar mill workers

The festival payout will cover 18 sugar mills, with eligible workers receiving between 10 and 20 per cent in bonus and ex-gratia.

Cyclone Murasu hits Andhra Pradesh coast with 120 kmph winds

Amaravati: Severe cyclonic storm Murasu began its landfall process close to Ongole in Prakasam district in the early hours of Tuesday, November 3

Oil prices edge higher after reported US strike on Iran, reviving supply concerns

In the wake of a US military strike on Qeshm Island, oil prices have seen a modest increase. This development raises alarms about potential confl

US Supreme Court rejects Trump's push to isolate 20,000 California ballots over citizenship claims

The US Supreme Court has made a pivotal decision by rejecting an emergency appeal from the Trump administration concerning California ballots ahe

'Big Show' Maxwell Announces International Retirement

One of the most talented batters of his generation, Maxwell wowed crowds around the world in 149 one-day internationals, 130 Twenty20 internation

Disney weighs sweeping layoffs of thousands

Manipal Hospitals Launches BE FAST Initiative for Stroke Awareness

Manipal Hospitals promoted the BE FAST initiative for stroke detection during an event in Kolkata, urging quick identification of symptoms. Manip

BCCI Extends IPL Retention Deadline to November 17

The BCCI has extended the IPL player retention deadline to November 17, allowing teams more time ahead of the mini-auction. BCCI Extends IPL Rete

Glenn Maxwell Retires from International Cricket After 14 Years

Glenn Maxwell has officially retired from international cricket, concluding a notable 14-year career with Australia. Glenn Maxwell Retires from I

Bombay High Court Issues Injunction Against Piracy for

The Bombay High Court granted a dynamic injunction to protect the film Ramayana from piracy ahead of its November 5 release. Bombay High Court Is

Midterm Elections in the U.S. Test Congressional Control Amidst Key Issues

Voters head to the polls for crucial midterm elections, impacting control of Congress and shaping Trumps next two years in office. Midterm Electi

Oil Prices Drop Sharply Amid U.S.-Iran Diplomatic Talks

Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as U.S. and Iranian officials suggested diplomatic solutions to the ongoing conflict. Oil Prices Drop Sharply A

Sebi Proposes Ending 12.5% LTCG Tax on Foreign Investors Ahead of 2027 Budget

Sebi has proposed the elimination of the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax for foreign investors to boost equity investment ahead of the 2027 Bud

US midterm elections: Michigan's Abdul El-Sayed faces fallout as Haley Stevens backs Mike Rogers

Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and Michigan Democrats are working to mobilize voters before the midterms. The political landscape shifted signific

Explosions Hit Iran

Iran experienced several explosions in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, coinciding with rising tensions with the U.S. over military actions in the Strait

Buzzing stocks: GRSE, Dr Reddys, Lupin, NBCC, HPCL, Belrise and Datakosa in focus

From GRSEs 32,000-crore Indian Navy contract and USFDA approvals for pharma companies to fresh infrastructure, AI automation and laptop supply or

Indian markets likely to open higher; Gift Nifty signals 150-point gap-up

Easing crude oil prices and hopes of Middle East de-escalation support sentiment, even as global markets remain under pressure

Cyclone Murasu: Heavy rain, strong winds lash Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry

U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: report

The Wall Street Journal added that strikes have been carried out on a smaller scale and purposefully kept secret so as not to signal any intent o

'Top four is set': Shubman Gill reveals India's No. 5, No. 6 plans ahead of New Zealand ODIs

Shubman Gill outlined India's strategy for the middle order before the ODI series against New Zealand. The team plans to adopt a flexible approac

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall on India's eastern coast

Cyclone Murasu made

Indian Navy rescues all 20 crew members of pirated vessel Azini in 48-hour Arabian Sea operation: Rajnath Singh

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Indian Navy has rescued all 20 crew members of the pirated fishing vessel Azini in a meticulously coor

Trump Says Oil Prices Fall Nearly $10 Amid Hopes of Iran Deal

In a post on X, Trump attributed the sharp decline in oil prices to growing expectations that a military confrontation with Iran would not resume

Floods swamp the arid Southwest, forcing evacuations and altering US Election Day plans

Heavy rainfall resulted in significant flooding across the Southwest, impacting residents and prompting numerous evacuations. Emergency services

US launches 'secret' strikes on Irans Qeshm Island as peace talks teeter along

Keira Knightley says returning spy thriller 'Black Doves' balances humour and moral complexity

Black Doves may be packed with assassins and high-octane action sequences, but the joy of the Netflix spy thriller lies in its blend of

'A trite provocation': North Korea denies involvement in $6 billion Binance hack, criticizes FBI probe

North Korea has rejected the claims of its involvement in the recent Binance cryptocurrency theft exceeding USD 6 billion. The FBI had accused No

Cyclone Murasu LIVE updates: Landfall continues in Andhra Pradesh, several districts on high alert amid heavy rainfall

Several thatched houses collapsed and residents were stranded in Ongole; District Collectors informed Chief Minister Naidy that arrangements were

US to Mediate Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi on Nov 1011

The announcement comes amid renewed concerns over the possibility of further Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.

South Korea's Lee calls for powerful government-wide cybersecurity body

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called on Tuesday for the creation of a powerful government-wide cybersecurity body to coordinate functions

US votes today in high-stakes midterm elections

Digital Desk | Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections that will decide whether President Donald Trump keeps a Re

Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover

Democrats are concentrating on economic issues while dealing with conflicts in Michigan before the midterm elections. US President Donald Trump a

Sexiest Man Alive Noah Wyle says raising son was harder than daughters

Noah Wyle shares insights on raising his son and two daughters, noting that boys often demand closer attention in their formative years. While gi

Sensex today | Stock Market Live: Stock to buy today: Grindwell Norton (1,965)

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: The short-term outlook is bullish for Grindwell Norton. The stock has bounced after forming a good base around

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh; heavy rains, strong winds batter coastal districts

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu made landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast early Tuesday, bringing extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds

Nirmala Sitharaman: High-level panel to assess what India's banks need for Viksit Bharat

Nirmala Sitharaman: High-level panel to assess what India's banks need for Viksit Bharat

New Study Suggests Comets Didn't Bring Life To Early Earth After All

Experts suggest that the essential ingredients for life may have formed right here on Earth, or perhaps arrived via asteroid impacts.

Indian Navy's big operation in Arabian Sea, rescues 20 crew members from hijacked Iranian vessel

The Indian Navy has successfully rescued all 20 crew members of a fishing vessel that had been hijacked by armed pirates in the Arabian Sea, comp

US secretly attacks Iran's Qeshm Island at strategic Hormuz gateway: Report

The United States carried out a military strike on Irans Qeshm Island amid ongoing tensions. Although President Donald Trump hinted at possible d

Cyclone Murasu begins landfall near Ongole in Andhra Pradesh, winds reach 120 kmph

Heavy rainfall and powerful winds swept parts of coastal Andhra Pradesh as the severe cyclonic storm approached the shoreline early Wednesday

FOREX-Dollar under pressure as oil prices slump, Australia rate decision awaited

The dollar wavered alongside oil prices on Tuesday on hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the US and Iran, while the Aussie was steady ah

Maharashtra FDA Acts Against Patanjali Ghee, Suspends 19 Food Licences

The seized stock included 2,279.7 litres of Patanjali cow ghee worth Rs 20.20 lakh

PM Modi to virtually inaugurate Pune Metro Line-3 today

Digital Desk | Pune, Nov 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the long-awaited Pune Metro Line-3 (Maan-Hinjawadi to Shivajinagar

NTR District Collector urges residents to stay indoors amid Cyclone Murasu heavy rain warning

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Ranabaali director Rahul Sankrityan on box office vs. legacy: A film remains forever

Rahul Sankrityan talks about Ranabaalis folk-superhero roots, its commercial sensibilities, and the criticism of its violence, portrayal of femal

ROI-Copper concentrate pricing slips into the shadows: Andy Home

Copper's bull narrative rests on the premise that the

Akhilesh redraws PDA to woo upper castes; rhetoric may not be enough, say political analysts

Morning Digest: Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh; Rahul Gandhi challenges PM Modi to open debate on foreign help; and more

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HPCL Malkapuram refinery fire triggered by sulfur pitch, no casualties reported

A fire occurred at Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited's refinery in Malkapuram on November 2. This incident involved a sulfur product and pr

Cyclone Murasu causes heavy rain and waterlogging in Vijayawada

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US Supreme Court snubs Trump admin in California ballots case

The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration regarding mail-in ballots in California. This request aimed to cha

Best of Opinion: The hard work behind big ambitions

Today's columns examines the gap between ambition and action in climate policy, the impact of AI on jobs, India's battery-storage opportunity, en

Cyclone Murasu's eye enters Andhra, 120 kmph winds batter coast as landfall nears

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu is currently making landfall between Nellore and Narsapur, affecting south Andhra Pradesh. Gale winds of 100-110 kmp

100 Fall Ill After Eating At Wedding In Mumbai, Food Poisoning Suspected

The incident occurred on Sunday at the Nalanda Buddha Vihar Hall in Nahur, in the city's eastern suburbs, during a function attended by 400 to 50

OpenAI taps former US army secretary Dan Driscoll for national security role

OpenAI has recently appointed Dan Driscoll, a former US Secretary of the Army, to a vital role. He will focus on national security modernization

Morning Brief Podcast: The Cancer Drug Price Trap

Morning Brief Podcast: The Cancer Drug Price Trap

Fire at HPCL Malkapuram refinery controlled with no casualties

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We will consider the call for review of LTCG tax: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

The circumstances have changed and, therefore, the voices of concern are louder,'' she said at a media event, in reference to reports that her ad

Google's most searched people of 2026 list features surprising names

The year 2026 revealed the public's fascination with various prominent personalities through trending Google searches. Kylie Jenner's memorable r

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Ongole bringing rain and winds

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Australias Glenn Maxwell calls time on international career

Glenn Maxwell, who had not played a Test since 2017, called time on his one-day career last year but kept the door open for T20s

Multiple Explosions Heard On Qeshm Island, Bandar Lengeh In Iran: Report

According to Al Jazeera, citing Iran's official IRNA news agency, five explosions were heard on Qeshm Island, while further blasts were reported

Dip in gold puts sparkle back in festive buys

How does India tax equity investors? A look at LTCG, STCG and STT

Indias equity market underperformance and heavy investor taxation have intensified calls for changes to the countrys capital gains tax structure.

EC eases Bengal SIR rules: E-sign for tribunal judges, can upload bulk orders on portal

Explosions reported on Irans Qeshm Island amid rising tensions with US

The reported blasts come amid heightened military tensions, competing claims over US drone activity and diplomatic efforts to prevent further esc

Learjet plane crash in Florida kills Adam Robinson, technology entrepreneur who created marketing platforms, wife Helen Sharp, children, old 'X' tweet goes viral

Adam Robinson's old post on 'X' has gone viral after he along with his family was killed Learjet plane crash in Florida.

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

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US to mediate trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US envoy says

The United States will bring together

West Bengal CM concerned over five Bankura trekkers missing in Uttarakhand

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ROI-Brutal AI selloff stirs recession fears:

There are mounting signs that

Marital discord no ground for termination of pregnancy: SC

Paul Lyngdoh sworn in as Meghalaya Cabinet Minister, pledges focus on tourism and security

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HPCL says fire at Visakhapatnam refinery controlled, no damage to units

The fire broke out around 10 pm on November 2, prompting the refinerys Fire and Safety Team to activate emergency response measures

Investment in renewable energy cushioned Iran war blow: PM Modi

Despite court rulings, people continue to face difficulty in CID clearance: M.Y. Tarigami

Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami said that in some cases, those accused died many years ago, but their past continues to affect their families, denying t

Latvia briefly warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated

Latvia's armed forces briefly warned

Investigators say Learjet may have broken up before crashing in Florida

The National Transportation Safety Board said

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparations

The meeting held on November 2 was one of the highest-level encounters between a senior Trump administration official and a counterpart from acti

Smugglers Attack 3 BSF Jawans In Tripura, Chief Minister Vows Strict Action

The smugglers reportedly scattered in different directions during the pursuit. However, BSF personnel managed to detain one alleged smuggler, ide

US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week, US official says

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Automakers back US rollback of fuel economy rules

A group representing General Motors, Toyota, Volkswagen and other major automakers on Monday backed the Trump administration in a legal challenge

Motor racing-Russell says it was just not his year,

George Russell spoke from the heart on Monday, saying

First in 47 years: No operational fatality in CRPF in an entire year

US Supreme Court rejects Trump administration in California ballot fight

Acting on the eve of the US midterm elections, the Supreme Court quickly rejected on Monday a bid by President Donald Trump's administration to t

US Stock Market today: Why are S&P 500, Nasdaq down ahead of November 3 Election Day? Apple, Palantir to Alphabet, Nvidia -- check top, worst performing Wall Street stocks

Wall Street invetsors on Monday were driven by several factors including Tuesday's Election Day for US Midterm elections.

US to hold trilateral talks with Ukraine, Russia in Abu Dhabi next week-US official

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