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U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

2 Nov 2026 12:14 am
Historic win, humongous challenges

Lula tweaked his campaigns message, speaking more about reducing working hours, relief for indebted families and higher welfare payments under the Bolsa Familia scheme

1 Nov 2026 10:41 pm
Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises Indias steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City

1 Nov 2026 10:07 pm
Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreets hat-trick helps India down Malaysia

Japan and Korea join India and Malaysia in the semifinals

1 Nov 2026 9:56 pm
India plans next-generation stealth destroyers to counter growing maritime threats

Defence Acquisition Council gives in-principle nod to futuristic warships at likely cost of 80,000 cr; will be equipped with advanced sensors, weapons; delivery to begin five to 10 years after contract is signed

1 Nov 2026 9:21 pm
MRF Indian National Racing Challenge: Chiranth edges Sarthak, bags a double

Coimbatores Senthil Kumar (Rockers Racing) and Anandhu from Chennai (Veedol C2 Racing) also completed a double apiece in the Super Stock 301-400cc Open and Super Stock 165cc Intermediate classes, respectively

1 Nov 2026 9:03 pm
Mahadev betting app kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar extradited from Oman to India

The development comes months after Chandrakar, who hails from Chhattisgarhs Durg, was traced to Oman.

1 Nov 2026 9:01 pm
Char Dham helicopter operators threaten to halt services over DGCA's two-pilot rule

Operators say mandate brought in following Joshimath crash not financially viable; accuse authorities of ignoring concerns over safety hazards, particularly drones and paragliding activity along flying routes

1 Nov 2026 8:19 pm
Somali pirates seize Iranian fishing vessel, raising fears of attacks on cargo ships

The Azini was hijacked on October 29 between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said

1 Nov 2026 8:01 pm
Vote chor graffiti, littered roads, and a muddy catwalk at Ramlila Maidan after INDIA bloc rally

Waste-collectors, some of whom participated in the protest, gathered the discarded plastic bottles near the protest site; rain-soaked, waterlogged stretches forced protesters to tread carefully through the venue

1 Nov 2026 7:51 pm
FPIs pull out 34,843 crore from Indian equities in October, but turn net buyers end of the month

The recent improvement in flows signals a shift in near term sentiment, but one week of buying does not necessarily indicate a sustained reversal, market experts say

1 Nov 2026 7:47 pm
INDIA bloc parties united at rallies, divided in elections: JD-U

The party asserted that an alliance without consensus on leadership, common agenda and issues has no justification to continue

1 Nov 2026 7:39 pm
Farooq Abdullah questions 'infiltrator' claim over SIR, asks if 'deleted' Hindu voters in U.P. are Pakistanis

Addressing an INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi, Abdullah accused the BJP-RSS of repeatedly questioning the loyalty of Muslims by calling them Pakistanis and said they too had sacrificed their lives for the country

1 Nov 2026 7:31 pm
Fight of country's voters vs 'cheaters': RJD's Tejashwi Yadav slams BJP

Calling the government a do numbari sarkar, he labelled Prime Minister Modi as a dus numbari PM

1 Nov 2026 7:13 pm
S. Jaishankar meets Russian, Polish, South Korean counterparts; discusses Ukraine, West Asia

The External Affairs Minister also met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

1 Nov 2026 7:06 pm
India's flight disruptions to Saudi Arabia continue amid security concerns

The flight disruptions have continued amid attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including airports

1 Nov 2026 7:00 pm
Rahul Gandhi's rally in Delhi will only rub salt in wounds of anti-Sikh riot victims: Shah

He was addressing a gathering in Chandigarh after the inauguration and foundation stone-laying ceremony of various development projects worth 258 crore

1 Nov 2026 6:49 pm
Explained | What is the Gaia space mission and what has it revealed about the Milky Way?

The new data released by the European Space Agencys Gaia mission has revealed the surprise phenomena of starquakesmassive tsunami-like movements on the surface of stars

1 Nov 2026 6:33 pm
Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the U.S.-Iran war, official says

The talks come amid concerns that the conflict could escalate again after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections

1 Nov 2026 6:30 pm
French school blockades to restart from Monday: student group

France's protest movement against soaring prices emerged from weeks of demonstrations by high school students protesting deteriorating learning conditions and inequality

1 Nov 2026 6:19 pm
At INDIA bloc rally, Mamata extends support to CJP, Gen Z; says Bengal victim of SIR

Taking a swipe at the SIR exercise, Mamata Banerjee described it as Special Intensive Relief to a party like the BJP

1 Nov 2026 6:13 pm
Remove Modi to save democracy: Congress chief Kharge attacks PM at INDIA bloc rally

Addressing INDIA bloc's rally at Ramlila Maidan on the vote chori charge, Mr. Kharge also accused Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of shielding Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar

1 Nov 2026 5:41 pm
Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Farooq Abdullah and other INDIA bloc leaders reach Ramlila Maidan

INDIA bloc leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Farooq Abdullah, arrived at Delhis Ramlila Maidan to spearhead the Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao protest march. Thousands of supporters converged on the national capital to demand the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities and mass voter deletions.

1 Nov 2026 3:42 pm
Watch: Chennithala demands Gyanesh Kumars resignation ahead of INDIA bloc rally

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused the Election Commission of helping the BJP and alleged that attempts were being made to undermine Indias free and fair electoral system. Speaking at a protest at Delhis Ramlila Maidan, he demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and said several complaints against him were being examined by the Vigilance Department.

1 Nov 2026 3:41 pm
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
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
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
GST mop-up grows 23% to over 2.31 lakh cr. in October

Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16% to over 1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42% to 72,246 crore

1 Nov 2026 12:47 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
President Trump says U.S. still has one or two targets in Iran

The President said the United States is not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had already decimated Irans military and nuclear programme

1 Nov 2026 12:10 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