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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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Neurosurgeon Padma Shri Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra Dies at 73

Mahapatra, a distinguished medical professional who also served as the director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, had been unwell for some time

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

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

Orphaned Chinese groom invites strangers; over 10,000 attend his wedding

In a heartwarming turn of events, Xu Chenghong from Yiliang county opened the doors to his wedding, inviting strangers to make up for his small n

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

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.

For 'outstanding vision', Bhutan dedicates one of 108 stupas to PM Modi

US Supreme Court rejects Trump, lets California count all ballots

Acting on

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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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

Gold rate prediction: Will gold price jump after US Midterm elections results? Check critical factors

Gold price saw an uptick ahead of US midterm election day on November 3. Bullion investors are tracking several factors which may drive the gold

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

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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World of Warcraft: Forever release date, global launch times, new features, dungeons and raids

World of Warcraft: Forever will launch globally on November 4, 2026 at 3PM PST. It will be released globally at the same time. Depending on your

CM Chandrababu Naidu directs Andhra Pradesh officials to prepare as Cyclone Murasu nears coast

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US plans new NATO push for Ukraine arms deliveries, Bloomberg News reports

The US is planning to ask NATO allies as soon as this month to contribute more money to a weapons-delivery program for Ukraine, Bloomberg News re

Latvia warns of airspace threat, says NATO jets activated

Latvia's armed forces warned on Monday of a threat in the airspace affecting two regions of the Baltic country and said NATO air policing fighter

Unhappy with Sunetra Pawar and her son Parth, six NCP biggies meet Amit Shah

UK PM to raise debt reset and trade at Commonwealth summit

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Why are 10-year Treasury note, yield on 30-year bond down ahead of November 3 Election Day after hitting highest levels in October? Details here

US Yields on benchmark 10-year notes and 30-year bonds were eyeing their third decline in a row as investors also awaited the November 3 US midte

Couple replace 40 acres of vines with native bush; rare parrots return

After departing from the wine industry, Tony and Cherie Townsend embarked on a remarkable project to repurpose their 40-acre vineyard into a sanc

Rubio speaks to Venezuelan minister about reforms that lay groundwork for elections

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Venezuelan counterpart on Monday about reforms that the lay the groundwork for future free and f

Fifty years ago | Soviet Cars for Malaysia

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Trump approval near career low ahead of elections, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating held near a career low as a broad swath of the US electorate saw their vote in Tuesday's congressional m

Does Snapchat cause depression, anxiety, eating disorders? A court trial that tells bold story against social media platforms

Social media companies face thousands of lawsuits in federal and state courts brought by individuals, school districts, municipalities and other

Bihar CM Samrat Choudharys appeal to give up free electricity triggers row

Tejashwi Yadav has been continuously criticising the Samrat Choudhary-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government, claiming it to be on the

North Korea says claims linking it to Binance heist are 'absurd rhetoric,' KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday claims by the US that it was behind the cryptocurrency heist from the Binance platform is absurd rhetoric that is not

Russian bombing kills 26 in village in southeastern Ukraine, emergency services say

Russian forces on Monday bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in Ukraine's southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, kill

Trump brushes aside tough midterm prospects with visit to Reflecting Pool

Facing elections that could cost his

Salman Khan wishes SRK on his birthday, latter says he followed Salmans advice on shirtless body

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan served up some bromance sending the millennials on a trip

Accused arsonist in Los Angeles' deadly Palisades fire returns for federal retrial

Jury selection began on Monday

Delhi High Court stays JNU order dismissing professor and Congress MP Akoijam from services

Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani passed an interim order while hearing a petition filed by Mr. Akoijam challenging his dismissal. The court also iss

SC on Diwali: Crackers on Nov 7-8 in 2 time slots, and keep it green

Delhi bars BS6-non-compliant vehicles under GRAP-II to curb pollution

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WRAPUP 4-Trump touts Washington makeover as midterm campaign nears end

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Indian Navy rescues 20 crew of pirated fishing vessel Azini

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SC orders trial in Ram temple donation case; SIT says Rs 2.7 crore stolen

Saudi, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks

Saudi Arabia discussed strategic defense cooperation and efforts to de-escalate regional tensions with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a pho

Health insurance marketplace 2027: Obamacare premiums set to rise 13% as subsidies expire - will you pay more?

Healthcare marketplace: Obamacare premiums are expected to rise in 2027 as enhanced federal subsidies expire and eligibility rules change. With b

North Korea conducts strategic cruise missile test with dispersal warhead, KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday it tested on Monday a strategic cruise missile mounted with a dispersal warhead and assessed the flight characteristi

North Korea says claims linking it to Binance heist are 'fabrication,' KCNA says

North Korea said on Tuesday claims by the US that it was behind the cryptocurrency heist from the Binance platform is othing more than absurd fa

BSF Tripura Frontier opens affordable medicines centre at Fatikchera

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Fire at HPCL Visakhapatnam refinery controlled with no casualties

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Cyclone Murasu Landfall Begins, Heavy Rain Batters Andhra Coast

Cyclone Murasu: According to the Met department, the cyclone started making landfall around 1 am on Tuesday, bringing heavy rainfall, accompanied

FACTBOX-Trump's sweeping makeover of the White House and Washington

President Donald Trump is remaking Washington, recasting the US capital city as a monument to his vision of American

Sitharaman weighs in on Tata row: 'Should be resolved amicably, internally'

Explosions heard on Iran's Qeshm island, IRNA says

Several explosions were heard on Iran's Qeshm Island, IRNA reported on Monday, with the cause unclear. There was no official confirmation from th

Maharashtra sets up drought mitigation panel, approves 291.91 crore relief for flood-hit farmers

The measures follow deficient rainfall in parts of Maharashtra during 2026, prompting the government to declare drought in talukas identified und

'Most important midterm in our lifetime': Trumps fiery last-minute appeal to MAGA voters

'Most important midterm in our lifetime': Trumps fiery last-minute appeal to MAGA voters

Cyclone Murasu begins making landfall on India's eastern coast

Cyclone Murasu began

Day after quitting as Punjab MLAs, 3 AAP rebels come into BJP fold

Soccer-Al-Ain punish Al-Ittihad to win again in Asian Champions League

Al-Ain continued their unblemished start to their Asian Champions

Tripura CM condemns BSF attack at Ashabari, orders strict action

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Darius Khambata to leave Tata Trusts, says independence comes at a cost

Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran

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Rahul Gandhi acting as a toolkit for foreign forces says Nitin Nabin

Targeting the Congress for trying to spread anarchy in the entire country, by targeting constitutional institutions of the country BJP president

Grok bot users hit limits faster as Elon Musk warns of unsustainably high AI agent costs: What happens next?

Grok Bot usage limits: Elon Musk says the cost of running Grok Bot has become unsustainable relative to its revenue as users report hitting weekl

South Africa to support sectors affected by suspension from US trade initiative

South

JD Vance says deadline not set to resume strikes on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance said on Monday Washington has not set deadlines for Iran to make a deal before Washington resumes strikes.

Who gets Social Security tomorrow, November 3? Is your payment COLA-adjusted, and how much will beneficiaries receive in November?

Social Security payments begin November 3 for beneficiaries who started collecting before May 1997. Other recipients will receive benefits on Nov

WRAPUP 3-Trump touts reflecting pool as midterm battle reaches finale

President Donald Trump

Nebraska court vacates sale of couple's home over husband's commercial lease debt

Record Subsurface Warming In Monterey Bay: MBARI logs 18.18C at 60m; tropical species move north

Government assures Scotch importers of FTA benefits