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Nifty tops 23,600 at midday as Banks, Telecom lead broad rally

Market breadth on the BSE was firmly positive, with 2,580 stocks advancing against 1,587 declining and 228 unchanged, out of 4,395 stocks traded

Sonowal says one Indian seafarer killed after vessel hit off Oman coast

Shipping minister reports an Indian seafarer died after MSV Al Jusufi struck by unknown object near Oman; 13 rescued, repatriation planned

India's gold demand down 29% in July-September at 162.5 tonnes: World Gold Council

Total jewellery demand in India dipped by 20% to 99.9 tonnes as compared to 125 tonnes in the same quarter of 2025, while in value terms it was u

Telangana has India

Hyderabad: Telangana has the richest sitting Rajya Sabha MP in the country, and four members of the House from the state are billionaires. Telang

Ola raises 600 crore as SoftBank sells rights, registrations fall

Shareholders still owe 400 crore as registrations fall despite a growing electric two-wheeler market. SoftBank and promoter-linked entities have

Choice International posts record quarter, stock holds gain as NH Investment Funds land

Net profit after tax rose 23% year-on-year to 69.47 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, with a PAT margin of 18.33%; EBITDA came in a

Cyclone Murasu Nov. 3 | Red alert lifted from two Telangana districts; now sounded for Suryapet, Khammam and Bhadradri

Audit flags 3,000 monthly drinking water burden on poor families in Bengaluru

The city extracts groundwater at nearly twice the rate at which it is replenished and loses about 400 million litres of piped water every day, ac

2027 Asian Cup football tournament in Saudi Arabia postponed over safety

A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country

Ships in Black Sea come under attack again, protests intensify in France and more: The week in 5 charts

Over the last week, protests intensified in France, Asian Para Games concluded and more. Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories

How a teenager is helping make safer roads for women

Women have had to fight for the freedom to study, work, play, and simply move through public spaces without fear. Even a walk down the road can s

Tata Projects bags major contract for global automaker's Maharashtra plant

The work covers three critical packages: the assembly shop, press and weld shop and utility and support buildings

Cyber police book 18 for allegedly revealing identity of minor accused in Cheranalloor car crash case

The Kochi City Cyber police have registered a case against 18 social media handles for allegedly revealing the identity of a 17-year-old accused

Telangana ACB raids GHMC official

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, November 3, raided the house of a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC

Beyond disaster relief: India-US Tiger Triumph exercise brings cyber, space into focus

India and the United States have commenced the fifth edition of Exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam. This exercise aims to improve interopera

Disney plans thousands of layoffs, targeting 20% cost savings

The company has promised double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per share in the current fiscal year

Nobody has the guts: H.D. Kumaraswamy dares police to take action against him in sting video case

Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of conspiring to distribute sleaze videos of Prajwal Revanna; he accuses the Bengaluru Police Commissioner of acti

Americans vote in U.S. midterms that are seen as a referendum on Trump

Americans are heading to the polls for a high-stakes midterm election on November 3, 2026, serving as a critical nationwide referendum on Preside

Telangana woman gets life term for strangling husband with nylon rope

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has upheld the life imprisonment awarded to a woman for killing her husband by strangling him with a nylon ro

SC Fixes January 21 for Hearing on Waqf Act Validity

New Delhi, Nov 3: The Supreme Court on Tuesday scheduled the hearing on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment)

Hyderabad gets 11.07 lakh litres of treated water

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) on Monday, November 2, announced that it had supplied 11.07 lakh l

Ajit Doval meets To Lam, reviews expanding India-Vietnam strategic ties

Ajit Doval meets To Lam, reviews expanding India-Vietnam strategic ties

BJP's Gaurav Bhatia Targets Rahul Gandhi Over Foreign Links

BJP spokesperson alleges links between Congress leaders and overseas organisations, triggering fresh political confrontation over protests and el

Devon Conway Ruled Out Of First India ODI After Training Ground Collision

New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first ODI against India after suffering a head injury during a training session at Eden

China Addresses Iran-US Tensions in Foreign Ministry Briefing

Beijing outlines its diplomatic position on Iran, the United States and regional security amid rising Middle East tensions.

ECI presses ahead with UP poll review in 18 districts as opposition intensifies street protests against SIR and Gyanesh Kumar

From Our Special Correspondent New Delhi: Even as opposition parties keep up their street agitation over the Special Intensive Revision of electo

FDA seizes food products worth Rs 9 crore in Maharashtra; Patanjali Ghee on the list

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) -- led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe -- ha

NITI Aayog Releases India S&T Scoreboard in Delhi

Ashok Kumar Lahiri unveils the India S&T Scoreboard to highlight India's scientific progress, technological capabilities and research landscape.

Iran thanks India for rescuing crew from pirates in Arabian Sea

New Delhi: The Indian Navy on Monday, November 2, rescued all 20 crew members of the Iranian vessel Azini after it was seized by Somali pirates o

Indian seafarer killed in attack on ship near Oman; 13 others rescued: MEA

The deceased seafarer was identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij from Gujarat; India reiterates call for immediate de-escalation of tensions in the reg

Four men arrested for robberies, vehicle thefts in Avadi

Special teams were formed after multiple incidents were reported on the same day on October 30, 2026

Bihar EOU raids 4 locations linked to education department officer in disproportionate assets case

Digital Desk | Patna, Nov 3 (IANS)The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police on Tuesday conducted simultaneous raids at four locations in K

India, US begin military exercise Tiger Triumph in Visakhapatnam

Digital Desk | Visakhapatnam, Nov 3 (IANS) The fifth edition bilateral tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious

Delhi Police ACP suspended after joining personnel's protest; Rohini Bar Association calls off strike

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Manasvi Vashistha, who joined the protest by police p

Terror funding probe: ED conducts searches at four locations in Srinagar

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at four locations across Srinagar as part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged terror finan

Dia Mirza firecracker row: Bombay HC asks BMC to re-upload video

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Tuesday expressed its deep pain and displeasure with the controversy over actor Dia Mirzas video for the BMCs ec

Tech Centre in Chennai to Monitor Illegal Mining

The government is setting up a monitoring centre at Guindy, with modern equipment, to supervise the movement of vehicles carrying minerals and th

Dia Mirzas Diwali Appeal Row: HC Asks BMC to Re-Upload Video

A city like Mumbai survives on togetherness and a strong feeling of belonging to society, and this ought not be disturbed by any loose comments,

Railway Ramps Up Security at Major Stations, Trains Ahead of Deepawali

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has deployed additional personnel for crowd management, queue regulation and security checks at entry and exit

Records, Milestones Virat Kohli Could Achieve During Five New Zealand ODIs

Fans would hope to witness plenty of Virat in action, more centuries and stunning knocks in run chases when India take on the Kiwis from November

PM Modi inaugurates Pune Metro Line 3 and starts Phase-II projects worth Rs 21,800 crore

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Govt notifies new rules governing India

New Delhi: The government has notified a new set of rules governing Indias civil aviation sector, replacing the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft R

Chhattisgarh targets 15,000 MW green energy capacity by 2030; showcases investment opportunities at BRESE 2026

State plans 1.33 lakh crore in renewable energy investments as it looks to raise green powers share in electricity demand to over 45%.

Emraan Hashmis Rooh Blends Romance and Horror with a Musical Touch

Emraan Hashmi returns to horror with Rooh, a film weaving romance and music into its chilling narrative, set for a 2027 release. Emraan Hashmis R

Rising Geopolitical Tensions Propel Crude Oil Prices Amid U.S. Actions in Iran

Crude oil prices surge as U.S. military actions in Iran raise supply concerns amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. Rising Geopolitical Tensions Pr

Failing marshmallow test may reflect home life, not willpower: Psychology

The marshmallow test has provided valuable insights into how children navigate decision-making related to delayed rewards. Emerging research indi

Maxwell retires: Australia

Sydney: Maverick Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtains down on a ca

Sting operation exposes Congress' internal power struggle, claims Karnataka BJP

Digital Desk | Bengaluru, Nov 3 (IANS) Alleging that the internal power struggle within the Congress has spilled into the open, Karnataka BJP Pre

AI driven productivity could expand Indias GDP: Cognizant

The model also indicates a theoretical upper bound of $830 billion annually, assuming widespread adoption of AI across the entire workforce and f

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 trailer: Percy embarks on a dangerous quest to save Annabeth

The new trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 teases the adaptation of Rick Riordans The Titans Curse, introducing new characters

When Hardik Pandya comes back, our number 7 and 8 will be sorted: Shubman Gill

Indian captain Shubman Gill said Pandya's skills are unmatched as he is a seam bowling all-rounder, who can operate and be effective during any p

Ladakh admin directs Sonam Wangchuk-founded school to halt activities pending High Court verdict

According to the notice, the administration received information that classes and other activities at Desert Flower School Phyang, Leh, had start

30,000-year-old French burial reveals Ice Age Europeans weren't isolated

Scientists have discovered genetic links between eastern and western European populations after analysing DNA from a woman who lived around 30,00

Asian Cup postponed to December 2027 as security concerns disrupt Saudi Arabia

The Asian Football Confederation announced that the 2027 Asian Cup will be postponed until December. This decision follows regional security conc

Iran's Foreign Minister says talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing; Yemen fighting intensifies

Riyadh said the talks are intended to open negotiating channels to prevent the return of military escalation, as fighting between Saudi Arabia an

Asian Paints surges 2.7% as investors rush ahead of dividend ex-date

The stock remains well below its 52-week high of 2,985.70 hit in December 2025, and is down roughly 12.5% year-to-date

Australian fisherman, 26, wins A$1 million after catching rare red-tagged barramundi

Lokesh Kanakaraj, Pa Ranjith release gripping trailer of Arjun Das-starrer 'John Doe'

Digital Desk | Chennai, Nov 3 (IANS) Ace directors Lokesh Kanakaraj and Pa Ranjith on Tuesday launched the trailer of director Madhumita's upcomi

Saif Ali Khan recalls how scared Kareena Kapoor dug her nails into him during their first bike ride while shooting for Tashan

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan recently recalled a hilarious incident involving his wife, actress Kareena Kapoo

Cyclone Murasu delays winter in Bengal, relief expected before Kali Puja

Digital Desk | Kolkata, Nov 3 (IANS) The indirect impact of Cyclone Murasu has delayed the onset of winter in West Bengal, with temperatures rema

Neeti Mohan remembers late father, says You will always be a part of everything I am and everything I do

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Singer Neeti Mohan remembered her late father with an emotional note. She recalled his love, support and the

Police Must Serve The State, Not The Ruling Party: Madras High Court Tears Into Police High-Handedness Over Economist Kalaiyarasans Case

The Madras High Court on Monday (2 November 2026) strongly criticised the practice of police registering criminal cases against people who critic

India's 1st bullet train: 280 kmph speed, 557 passengers, 8 coaches; top 20 features

Indian Railways is working towards starting trial runs of the B28 train on the 100-km Surat-Vapi stretch of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai High Speed Rail

Delhi Police arrest two over revenge killing of murder accused released on bail

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Attempted Gold Chain Snatching at Knife Point in Bengaluru Thwarted by Bystanders

A knife-wielding man attempted to snatch a womans gold chain in Bengaluru, but bystanders intervened and saved her. Attempted Gold Chain Snatchin

What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?

While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to i

Supreme Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Surge in Airfare During Diwali

The Supreme Court has refused to hear a plea regarding a 700% increase in airfares during Diwali, advising travelers to avoid flying. Supreme Cou

Voyager 1 lost? Where is NASA's spacecraft right now, and how long will it last?

Where is voyager 2 right now: NASA's Voyager 1, the farthest human-made spacecraft from Earth, continues its journey through interstellar space d

Ohio jail inmates portraits help 18 shelter dogs find forever homes

Fielding the challenge: India get to grips with Eden Park

India's fielding will face an early test at Auckland's Eden Park, where unfamiliar dimensions and tricky angles demand quick adaptation. With 27

Shah Rukh Khan's Witty Reply to Salman Khan's Birthday Wish Melts the Internet

Iran thanks India after airborne commandos recapture pirate-held vessel Azini off Somalia, rescue 20 crew members

Iran has thanked India after Indian Navy commandos recaptured the pirate-held fishing vessel Azini off Somalia and rescued all 20 Iranian crew me

Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

The U.S. stopped the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but they have fallen in recent years to below the

NSE International Exchange expands trading to 23-1/2-hours

New schedule, effective November 2, allows trading from 3:15 am to 2:45 am the following day, offering access across Asian, European and US marke

Cattle on the Loose Unleash Chaos on Sriperumbudur Roads

Hundreds of cattle are being reared in the area but the owners do not keep them in sheds

Who is NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah set to resign from party, seat?

National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah is likely to announce his next political move. The posters, pasted in parts of Budgam, asked the public

ITC shares gain modestly after Q2 results; analysts split on outlook

ITC has fallen nearly 35% over the past year compared to a decline of about 8% for the Nifty 50, and is down roughly 26% year-to-date

India will make tunnel boring machines at home if China restricts exports: Goyal

Our ties with China are good and will improve in the absence of new obstacles, Goyal added.

2026 Hyundai Bayon Intelligent Mobility, Launched at 9.99 lakh

Hyundai's newest SUV rolls in with a 115 PS petrol engine, dual 12.3-inch displays, generative AI voice assistance and Level 2 ADAS.

Ladakh administration orders halt to Desert Flower School activities amid land dispute

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Midterm election day arrives amid uncertainty over Trump

Washington: The final day of voting in this years midterm elections arrives Tuesday, November 3, against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year i

BJP Leader Ram Kadam Criticizes Opposition for Undermining Constitution

Ram Kadam accuses Rahul Gandhi and opposition parties of undermining the Constitution while highlighting Indias progress under PM Modi. BJP Leade

94% of Indian marketers expect higher event, sponsorship spends: Nielsen

In a survey of six markets, 61 per cent of Indian marketers saw sports sponsorship as a way to test new audiences, while 42 per cent measured ret

Bombay HC orders BMC to re-upload Dia Mirza's anti-cracker video, raps political criticism

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) The Bombay High Court on Tuesday directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to re-upload the publi

Ayushmann Khurrana: Have always believed in walking the road less travelled

Digital Desk | Mumbai, Nov 3 (IANS) Ever since his debut in 2012 with Vicky Donor, Ayushmann Khurrana has picked up films that go beyond the clic

All the hard work I had put in was finally paying off: Shafali recalls surprise ODI WC call-up

Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India all-rounder Shafali Verma revealed that her return to the national side during the ICC Women's Crick

Delhi Residents Express Anger Over Air Pollution, Demand Government Accountability for Clean Air

Residents in New Delhi voice frustration over rising air pollution and demand government action for cleaner air and basic necessities. Delhi Resi

Records, Milestones Rohit Sharma Could Break During New Zealand ODIs

Rohit will be aiming for some brilliant showings against New Zealand in the five ODIs

Europe stocks set to fall as US-Iran tensions fuel oil rebound

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Hyderabad: Why did Ram Charan and Chiranjeevi meet Amit Shah?

Hyderabad: In a photo Ram Charan shared on Instagram, he and his father Chiranjeevi stand on either side of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, presen