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A sensational century from Glenn Phillips set the tone as New Zealand clinched their first win of the T20I series on Friday. Phillips' hundred was well supported by Michael Bracewell who scored a half-century of his own as the hosts plundered 259/7. In response, India's chase never got going as they were restricted to 172/9.

After taking off from Sahastradhara helipad in Dehradun, the chopper was heading to Kharsali helipad in Yamunotri. Four passengers on board were from Mumbai, while two others were from Andhra Pradesh, the SDRF said, adding that Capt Robin Singh was flying the aircraft.

Swami Chidanand Saraswati, spiritual head of Parmarth Niketan Ashram, has opposed the 'fatwa' issued by Muslim cleric Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi against actor Sara Ali Khan for visiting Kedarnath Temple and offering prayers. Speaking in Haridwar, Saraswati said people following a positive path and working for the welfare of society

Priyanka Chopra shared pictures from her Karwa Chauth celebrations with husband Nick Jonas, including glimpses of her mehendi, traditional red outfit, and family moments with daughter Malti. However, the seventh picture in her Instagram carousel caught fans' attention, as it appeared to show a bite mark on her hips

The district administration, SDRF and disaster management teams have launched a search and rescue operation, while additional helicopters have been deployed for aerial reconnaissance. Persistent rainfall and dense cloud cover are hampering rescue efforts. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said he was monitoring the situation.

The projects include the Rs 328.77-crore Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre, two compressed biogas plants, Ahmedabad Metro extensions, a Rs 2,600-crore road expansion project, 4,030 new Anganwadi centres and 521 agricultural infrastructure projects.

The Sensex advanced 308.49 points, or 0.42 per cent, to settle at 74,459.53, while the Nifty gained 116.35 points, or 0.51 per cent, to close at 23,053.10.

Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 6, 2026. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari. Buying gold, silver and household utensils is considered auspicious. Lord Dhanvantari, associated with Ayurveda and healing, is worshipped for good health and well-being.

President Isaac Herzog is expected to begin consultations with party leaders after receiving the official results on November 4, while the newly elected Knesset will be sworn in on November 10. With both Netanyahu and Eisenkot claiming they can form the next government, coalition talks are expected to be challenging.

PM Modi released the 24th instalment of the PM-KISAN scheme, transferring over Rs 18,680 crore to more than 9.34 crore farmer families across India. Addressing farmers in Gujarat's Banaskantha, he said the Centre had spent around Rs 16 lakh crore on fertiliser subsidies to protect farmers from rising global prices.

Several financial updates come into focus from November 1, including GST rule changes for businesses, pension life certificate submissions, an extended ITR filing deadline for select taxpayers and the monthly LPG price review.

Rahul Gandhi criticised the Centre's decision to privatise IDBI Bank, accusing the BJP-led government of selling public institutions built during the Congress regime. He backed employees opposing the sale, raising concerns over job security, service conditions and reservation provisions.

Gold prices slipped below Rs 1.42 lakh per 10 grams, while silver extended its losses on October 30, ahead of Dhanteras. Higher crude oil prices, rising inflation concerns and expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate hike weighed on precious metals.

An old video of Kangana Ranaut has resurfaced with claims that she performed Karwa Chauth rituals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29. However, the footage reportedly dates back to June 2026, when the BJP MP visited temples in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested to the Centre and Delhi authorities that celebrated cricketers such as Virat Kohli and other respected public figures could be involved in a public-awareness campaign encouraging people to celebrate Diwali without firecrackers.

The Karnataka Cabinet has approved an 8-per-litre milk price hike from November 1, 2026. The increase is expected to raise the price of Nandini milk from 46 to 54 per litre, although prices for individual varieties will depend on the final rates announced by the respective milk unions.

Janhvi Kapoor took an indirect dig at Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya's reported breakup during the rapid-fire round of Koffee with Karan. When Karan Johar asked her what advice she would give Veer about dating, Janhvi replied, Never take her to a concert, sparking online backlash.

Reliance Industries has applied for the voluntary strike-off of its UK-based subsidiary, Hamleys (Franchising) Ltd. The company reported a turnover of Rs 56.08 crore in 2025, contributing just 0.0048% to Reliance's consolidated turnover in FY26, with a net worth of nil as of December 31, 2025

Sensex opened at 74,199.69, up 48.65 points or 0.07 per cent, while Nifty opened at 22,964.50, up 27.75 points or 0.12 per cent.

Sunita Kapoor hosted her annual Karwa Chauth, which was attended by Mira Rajput, Natasha Dalal, Shilpa Shetty, Anshula Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Maheep Kapoor. Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt celebrated their first Karwa Chauth together and arrived hand in hand at Sunita Kapoor's residence.

ECI has revised the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) schedule for electoral rolls in Nagaland, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi. The final electoral rolls for five states are scheduled for publication on November 30, while Delhi's will be published on December 22.

From electoral fraud allegations to the suspense surrounding double-envelope ballots, Netanyahu's fight to retain power is unintentionally serving up an India-style electoral thriller

Actor Imran Khan has sought evidence and supporting documents from the FRRO after receiving a show-cause notice proposing the cancellation of his OCI card following his detention during a protest in Mumbai on October 10.

Three accused allegedly travelled to Amritsar to buy a Zigana pistol and 20 rounds of ammunition for Rs 2.50 lakh before the October 18 firing at Tiger Shroff's car. Police suspect they acted on Anil Pandit's instructions.

India's gold ETF industry recorded assets under management (AUM) of Rs 1.86 lakh crore across 26 schemes as of September 30, 2026, according to ICRA Analytics. The top five schemes accounted for 80.2% of total assets, with Nippon India ETF Gold BeES leading the category with Rs 56,982 crore.

Janhvi Kapoor danced to Shah Rukh Khan's Jhoome Jo Pathaan alongside Varun Dhawan on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan. Netizens criticised her seductive dance moves as she opened up about the controversy surrounding her character's sexualised portrayal in Ram Charan's Peddi.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of the 'Pedal Through Paradise' cycling event on Thursday, highlighting the role of sports and community initiatives in empowering youth. He praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for promoting public engagement and called for collective efforts to build a drug-free, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

RBI's reported decision to increase the minimum daily Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) maintenance requirement for banks from 90% to 99%, effective October 16, 2026, has raised concerns about its potential impact on household finances and credit availability.

Many praised the film's grand visuals and performances, with Yash's portrayal of Ravana; many also called out the overly loud action sequences and English dubbing, saying they took away from the essence of pure mythological cinema.

Amazon has reportedly laid off around 250 employees from its devices and services division as it looks to streamline operations and align staffing with product priorities. The latest job cuts follow nearly 1,000 layoffs in its retail division earlier this month.

Congress MLC Abhijeet Wanjari defeated BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohale by 3,271 votes to retain the Nagpur Division Graduates' constituency seat. The result marks a setback for the BJP in the home turf of CM Devendra Fadnavis and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah called himself a 'dimagi naxal' in a Facebook video criticising the government over its alleged treatment of students. Reacting on X, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju called Shah a dangerous urban Dimagi Naxal.

Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal has accepted a user's suggestion to introduce 'Mehmaan Mode', a feature that will allow users to hide menu prices while ordering food for guests. The idea was proposed by marketing manager Ayushmaan Agarwalla on LinkedIn to help hosts avoid awkward moments when guests browse food options

Sensex added 168 points, or 0.23 per cent, to reach 73,414 and Nifty gained 45 points, or 0.20 per cent, to reach 22,744.

The BJP has accused Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of targeting Hindus and neglecting the Jammu region in the latest Cabinet reshuffle, alleging inadequate regional and religious representation.

The BJP also criticised Congress, with MP Sudhanshu Trivedi accusing Rahul Gandhi of making false allegations about India's electoral process.

The highest reductions were seen in the chemotherapy medicines Thiotepa for which the price goes down from Rs 80,071 to Rs 7,150 for a 100mg vial. This was followed by the breast cancer immunotherapy drug Pertuzumab for which the prices reduced from Rs 94,951 to Rs 30,593 for a 30mg vial

Hrithik Roshan penned a heartfelt note for his ex-wife Sussanne Khan, leaving fans surprised by their cordial bond post-divorce. Netizens questioned their relationship as the former couple continues to share a healthy equation despite moving on with their respective partners, Saba Azad and Arslan Goni.

The BJP has released a new Hindi rap song titled 'Modi Kahin Nahi Jayega' amid the ongoing political controversy. Shared across social media platforms, the track defends Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and developmental vision while responding to opposition remarks.

CERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about security vulnerabilities affecting older software versions across Apple's iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices. Users are advised to install the latest compatible updates to protect against potential cyberattacks.

Apple has launched its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, featuring an OLED display, touch gesture support, Dynamic Island and the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors. The new laptops offer up to 16TB of storage, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and up to 24 hours of battery life.

NDA, consisting of BJP and JD(S), has achieved a significant victory in Karnataka's Legislative Council elections. The alliance won all four available seats, reflecting overwhelming support from educated professionals and voters. Former CM BS Yediyurappa congratulated the winning candidates,

UP MLC election results: The Samajwadi Party retained the Varanasi Teachers' MLC seat and is set for a decisive victory in the Varanasi Graduates' constituency.

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and his family visited Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of Jio Platforms' stock market debut. The company's Rs 30,213-crore IPO was subscribed 22.19 times, attracting nearly 1.39 crore applications.

Jio Platforms IPO investors who receive an allotment can sell their shares after listing to book potential gains or hold them for the long term. Those who miss out will have their blocked funds released and can buy shares from the secondary market once trading begins.

Eighth Central Pay Commission is consulting stakeholders on salary and pension revisions, with employee unions seeking a higher fitment factor and changes to the DA framework.

Gal Gadot cast her vote in Israel's election and urged citizens to exercise their democratic rights, saying she was voting for change. Her appeal came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot faced a tight contest, with exit polls indicating that neither bloc had secured a clear parliamentary majority.

The Sensex, which had plunged to an intra-day low of 72,604, staged a recovery but still ended 353 points lower at 73,246.

India has invited all 10 SCO member nations, including Pakistan, to the inaugural Civilisational Dialogue Forum in New Delhi from November 20-22. Announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the initiative aims to strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding among member countries.

The BJP has nominated Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri for the upcoming Rajya Sabha biennial election from Madhya Pradesh, dropping him from its Uttar Pradesh list. The party has announced eight candidates from Uttar Pradesh without retaining any outgoing MPs. Puri's nomination comes ahead of his term ending in November, sparking speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle at the Centre