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SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR for two days ahead of Diwali

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 5:11:38 PM IST

The Supreme Court has permitted the manufacture, sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR for a limited period ahead of Diwali, while directing that the complete ban on firecrackers be restored from November 9, 2026. ... read..

Amit Shah leads BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 2, 2026 5:11:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday led the BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march in Hyderabad, which witnessed a massive gathering of party workers and supporters amid the ongoing political confrontation between the BJP and the Opposition ov ... read..

"No one will remain in 'Jhaadu', Mann will lose": SAD chief Sukhbir Badal targets AAP ahead of 2027 polls

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 5:11:33 PM IST

Launching a sharp attack on the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday said that "no one will remain in 'Jhaadu'," following the exit of rebel party leaders, including MLAs Kunwar Vijay Pr ... read..

13 crore names not vote theft but standard purification via ASDD formula: BJP's Sambit Patra

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 5:11:37 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Monday detailed the formula used for purification of electoral rolls and defended the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), stating that 13 crore names flagged were part of a standard verification process and not an instance of ... read..

Stanford researcher Dr Ishan Shivanand launches white paper on wisdom framework for AI at IIT Ropar

Ropar (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 4:41:48 PM IST

Dr. Ishan Shivanand, Director of Research at Stanford University and founder of the global mental health alliance Compassion Unites, on Monday launched Beyond Intelligence: Defining and Measuring Wisdom for AI at Shaping the AI Mind, an event at IIT Ropar ... read..

Bihar: One killed, six injured in PNG pipeline blast during drain construction work in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar) | November 2, 2026 4:41:44 PM IST

Atleast one person was killed and six others injured after an underground piped natural gas (PNG) pipeline was damaged during drain construction work, triggering a fire and explosion in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on Monday, District Magistrate Kumar Gau ... read..

Gujarat installs 9.08 lakh rooftop solar systems, achieves 90% of 10-lakh target

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 2, 2026 4:41:38 PM IST

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat is increasing renewable energy generation to meet the growing consumption of electricity and future demand. ... read..

BJP's Sambit Patra defends SIR exercise, says 10 such exercises were held under Congress govts

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 4:41:35 PM IST

BJP MP Sambit Patra on Monday defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the exercise was part of an ongoing process to ensure the accuracy and integrity of voter lists and was not being conducted for the first time under the ... read..

Meerut snake murder case: Ravita, Amardeep move Allahabad HC against death sentence

By Gaurav Arora Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 4:41:30 PM IST

The Meerut snake murder case, which drew widespread attention over the alleged attempt to disguise a murder as a snakebite incident, has reached the Allahabad High Court, with Ravita and her alleged lover Amardeep filing separate appeals challenging their ... read..

Uttarakhand Census 2027 to be held from Dec 1 to Jan 4; self-enumeration begins Nov 16

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 2, 2026 4:41:29 PM IST

Director of Census Operations Eva Ashish Srivastava on Monday clarified that the Census of India 2027 in Uttarakhand will be conducted as per the pre-scheduled timeline, dismissing reports of any delay or postponement in the exercise. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Charter helicopter services from Sahastradhara to Char Dham halted after DGCA's co-pilot mandate

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 2, 2026 4:41:26 PM IST

Charter helicopter operations for the Char Dham Yatra from the Sahastradhara helidrome in Uttarakhand's capital, Dehradun, have been suspended, officials said on Monday. ... read..

SC refuses to stay Sukesh Chandrashekhars conviction for impersonating judge

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 4:41:24 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's order denying a stay on the conviction and sentence of conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who was found guilty of impersonating a Supreme Court judge and attempting to influence a jud ... read..

Himachal BJP must apologise for welcoming Himanta Biswa Sarma, says Congress spokesperson Kushal Mungta

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 4:41:23 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson Kushal Mungta on Monday demanded an apology from Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and other BJP leaders for welcoming Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the party's 'Arajkta Hatao' (Remo ... read..

No MLA wants to remain with them: SAD's Daljit Cheema takes dig at AAP after rebel leaders join BJP

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 4:11:32 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Monday criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after three rebel party leaders, including MLAs Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, joined the Bharatiya Janata Par ... read..

KC Venugopal says voters will unseat BJP in Manipur, Uttarakhand in 2027; confident of Congress win

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 4:11:20 PM IST

Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday said the party would unseat the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur and Uttarakhand in the 2027 Assembly elections, asserting that the Congress would secure a thumping majority in both states. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee's nameplate removed, painted orange at Nandan while Jyoti Basu's plaque remains intact

Kolkata (West Bengal) | November 2, 2026 3:11:45 PM IST

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjees nameplate has been removed from the main hall of Kolkatas cultural centre Nandan and painted over in orange. ... read..

Priyank Kharge hails Karnataka SIT officers honoured for investigating Prajwal Revanna case

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 2, 2026 3:11:43 PM IST

Karnataka Cabinet Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday congratulated three Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) officers who were honoured with the 2026 Union Home Minister's Commendation Medal for their role in investigating multiple rape cases agains ... read..

"History was made yesterday": UP Congress President praises massive public surge at INDIA Bloc rally

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 3:11:38 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Aradhana Misra-Mona on Monday hailed the recent INDIA bloc rally at New Delhi's Ramlila Maidan as a historic turning point, pointing to an unprecedented turnout and widespread public participation. ... read..

"They used to prevent Kanwar Yatras in Western UP": CM Yogi lashes out at Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi Party

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 3:11:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh (UP) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday accused the previous Samajwadi Party (SP) government of "restricting religious practices" and preventing festivals in the state, alleging that it did not allow the Kanwar Yatra and celebrations i ... read..

"Major boost to party": Sukhbir Badal welcomes BKU Qadian's endorsement ahead of Punjab polls

Chandigarh | November 2, 2026 3:11:28 PM IST

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday welcomed unconditional support extended by the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Qadian for the upcoming assembly elections, calling the endorsement a major boost for the party. ... read..

Delhi High Court refuses to stay seasonal vehicle restriction, issues notice on challenge

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 3:11:24 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to stay a Delhi government notification barring vehicles registered outside the National Capital Territory and falling below BS-VI emission standards from plying in the city during the winter months, while issuing no ... read..

Bansuri Swaraj targets Congress as BJP leaders, 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims' families stage protest in Delhi

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 3:11:23 PM IST

BJP leaders, including MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Kamaljeet Sehrawat, along with families of the 1984 anti-Sikh massacre victims and members of the Sikh community, staged a protest march from Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in the national capital on Monday, demanding ... read..

PM Modi announces ex-gratia for Jhunjhunu accident victims

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 3:11:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the next of kin of each person who lost their lives in an accident in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu, while the injured will recei ... read..

Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi hold meeting with Uttarakhand leaders ahead of 2027 Assembly polls; Harish Rawat absent

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:42:01 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior party leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday held a meeting with Uttarakhand Congress leaders at Kharge's residence to discuss the upcoming 2027 assembly election in the state, with former Chief Minister Harish Rawa ... read..

Delhi: Congress holds meeting with Manipur leadership at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:41:55 PM IST

The Congress on Monday held a meeting with the party's Manipur leadership at the residence of party president Mallikarjun Kharge at 10 Rajaji Marg in the national capital. ... read..

Three Karnataka SIT officers honoured with Union Home Ministry medal for investigation leading to Prajwal Revanna's conviction

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 2, 2026 2:41:53 PM IST

Three officers of the Karnataka Special Investigation Team (SIT) who investigated the sexual assault cases against former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna have been honoured with the Union Home Ministry Medal for Excellence in Investigation. ... read..

Rebel leaders attack AAP after joining BJP; Jouramajra claim more ticket holders will follow

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:41:51 PM IST

Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, leaders who had been with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections. They expressed confidence that the BJP would form governm ... read..

Nitin Nabin says time has come to decisively defeat Oppn, accuses Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi of insulting Bihar mandate

Bhagalpur (Bihar) | November 2, 2026 2:41:48 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Opposition, accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of insulting the democratic mandate of Bihar. ... read..

Congress running liquor business to fund party office: Vishwas Sarang alleges link in Dewas liquor case

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 2:41:46 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Minister Vishwas Sarang on Monday accused Congress leaders of being involved in the alleged illegal liquor trade in the state, claiming that the business was being run to meet the expenses of the party office, following the death of a polic ... read..

Gujarat tourism launches innovative AC Vista dome coach bus service at Statue of Unity

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 2, 2026 2:41:33 PM IST

To further boost tourism in Gujarat and provide visitors with a memorable experience of the states natural beauty, historical heritage and cultural attractions, a special joint initiative has been launched by the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation ... read..

"Habit of collecting trash": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj after party rebels join BJP

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:41:31 PM IST

After three suspended leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bharadwaj on Monday took a swipe at the BJP, stating that it has a habit of collecting ... read..

BKU Kadian extends support to SAD for 2027 Punjab Assembly polls

Chandigarh (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 2:41:26 PM IST

The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) Kadian, a farmers' body, has extended unconditional support to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) for the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, with union president Harmeet Singh Qadian saying the decision was taken to use the power o ... read..

Amit Shah offers prayers at Bhagya Laxmi temple in Hyderabad ahead of BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' padyatra

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 2, 2026 2:41:30 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday offered prayers at Sri Bhagya Laxmi Mata temple near Charminar in Hyderabad, ahead of leading a padyatra under the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) nationwide 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' campaign. ... read..

MP: CM announces Rs 1 crore aid, SI job for wife of cop killed by liquor mafia

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 2:11:40 PM IST

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday expressed grief over the death of Khategaon police station in-charge Dilip Puri, who lost his life while on duty during an operation against illegal liquor transportation in Dewas, and issued instructions to ensure an ... read..

"Steady progress": Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh says Rapthadu school attack survivor to be taken off ventilator

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 2:11:37 PM IST

A Class 10 student, Gopika, who was allegedly attacked with a chainsaw inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad High School in Rapthadu, is showing steady progress, with doctors planning to remove her ventilator support, Andhra Pradesh Education Minister ... read..

Right to protest cannot come at cost of livelihoods: CAIT writes to Delhi LG, seeks designated protest sites

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:11:31 PM IST

In view of the ongoing protests, demonstrations, political activities and the unusual situation prevailing in Delhi for over a month, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Monday wrote to the Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, urg ... read..

Centre launches Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan-Rabi 2026 to promote soil health, balanced fertiliser use across 50,000 villages

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 2:11:30 PM IST

Khet Bachaao Abhiyaan (KBA)-Rabi 2026 is a nationwide campaign running from October 22 to November 30. It promotes soil health, balanced fertiliser use, and sustainable agriculture across 34 States and Union Territories, over 700 districts and 50,000 vill ... read..

Karnataka sting operation row: HD Kumaraswamy questions delay in SIT formation, attacks Priyank Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 2, 2026 1:41:52 PM IST

Union Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Kumaraswamy on Monday questioned Priyank Kharge over the delay in constituting a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged 'sting operation', asking, Why is Karnataka Cabinet Minister afraid". ... read..

MP: Cop crushed to death by truck during anti-liquor smuggling operation in Dewas; police confiscate vehicle, recover 1,800 litres alcohol

Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 1:41:44 PM IST

A police station incharge was crushed to death allegedly by a truck carrying alcohol during an operation against illegal liquor transportation in Madhya Pradeshs Dewas district, following which police seized the vehicle and recovered over 1,800 litres of ... read..

Tamil Nadu going into reverse gear under Vijay: Stalin slams state development graph under TVK government

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 1:41:40 PM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) supremo M K Stalin on Monday slammed the TVK government for taking the southern state into reverse gear, claiming that Tamil Nadus growth story had stalled under C Joseph Vijay. ... read..

"AAP finished in Punjab, Kejriwal and Mann brought about its collapse": Kunwar Vijay Pratap after joining BJP

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 1:41:37 PM IST

Kunwar Vijay Pratap, the suspended Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Amritsar North, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, hours after resigning from the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Two other rebel leaders of AAP also joined the BJP along with ... read..

Rebel AAP leader Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra accuses party of pushing Punjab into "quagmire"

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 1:41:36 PM IST

After resigning from the Aam Aadmi Party, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), launching a scathing critique of the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its governance and handling of the state's economy. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi fostering chaos: Sudhanshu Trivedi accuses Congress of spreading false narrative over SIR

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | November 2, 2026 1:41:32 PM IST

BJP MP and national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of spreading a false narrative about electoral processes and saying the Congress party had become the "greatest challenge ... read..

Mapping Gujarat: Charting the path of development towards Viksit Bharat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | November 2, 2026 1:41:21 PM IST

The Survey of India has a glorious legacy that predates the history of the nation itself. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: 3 arrested for murder of Jalaun's Kalpi Bar Association President

Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 1:41:20 PM IST

Jalaun police have arrested three suspects in connection with the abduction and murder of Kalpi Bar Association President Gayadeen Ahirwar, culminating in a multi-district operation and an armed encounter in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

"Business boomed": Jairam Ramesh hits back at BJP over sale loss claims during INDIA bloc rally

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 1:11:38 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday launched a scathing attack on the BJP, claiming that the ruling party's "propaganda has been punctured" after the opposition INDIA Blocs anti-CEC rally in the national capital. He claimed that the event boos ... read..

Father gets SC relief in fight against retrospective child maintenance hike; recovery put on hold

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 1:11:31 PM IST

In interim relief to a father facing a retrospective hike in child maintenance dating back to 2016, the Supreme Court has put on hold execution proceedings arising from an order directing him to pay enhanced maintenance of ?50,000 per month. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Four suspected robbers arrested in Noida after encounter with police

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 1:11:24 PM IST

Four suspected robbers were arrested following an encounter with police near Sector 63 in Noida, officials said. ... read..

Union Min Ranjan Singh to visit Gangtok, Mangan; projects to be inaugurated, lauched to strengthen dairy development

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:41:42 PM IST

Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Alias Lalan Singh), will visit Gangtok and Mangan districts of Sikkim from 23 November 2026. ... read..

15 Jharkhand Police personnel suspended, 3 sent to judicial custody in rape case

Seraikela (Jharkhand) | November 2, 2026 12:41:40 PM IST

Fifteen police personnel have been suspended in connection with the alleged rape of a woman inside the premises of Gamharia police station in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district, the Seraikela Superintendent of Police (SP) said on Monday. ... read..

"An entire state is on edge": Pawan Khera slams Home Minister's Telangana visit; Cites security concerns in Northeast

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:41:38 PM IST

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing the central leadership of prioritising political campaigns over severe national security crises. ... read..

Heavy clouds cover Vijayawada as cyclone 'Murasu' nears coast; flights disrupted

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 12:41:31 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh is on high alert on Monday as severe Cyclonic Storm "Murasu" in the Bay of Bengal moved towards the coast, with heavy clouds covering Vijayawada. The system is expected to cross between Nellore and Narsapuram between midnight and the early ... read..

"Will not spare anyone": JMM leader Manoj Pandey on alleged Gamharia rape case

Seraikela (Jharkhand) | November 2, 2026 12:41:28 PM IST

Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Manoj Pandey on Monday said that no one involved in the alleged rape of a woman inside the premises of Gamharia police station would be spared, asserting that strict and swift action had been taken against the police pe ... read..

Rajnath Singh meets newly appointed Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:41:23 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met newly appointed Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, and wished him a successful tenure. ... read..

AAP Rebel leaders to join BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab Assembly Polls

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:55 PM IST

In a major setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), just months ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, their rebel leaders, including Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra and Chetan Singh Jouramajra, are set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). They reached ... read..

Madhya Pradesh: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat inaugurates All India Executive Board meeting in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 12:11:52 PM IST

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) commenced its All India Executive Board meeting at Daly College School in Indore, where RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Sah-Sarkaryavah (Joint General Secretary) Dattatreya Hosabale inagurated the session. ... read..

Rs 200 crore extortion case: Court issues fresh summons to Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi as witness

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:49 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Monday issued fresh summons to Nora Fatehi to appear as a prosecution witness for evidence. She is a witness in an extortion case linked with Sukesh Chandrasekhar. ... read..

6 senior NCP leaders meet Amit Shah to demand Finance Ministry portfolio in Maharashtra

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:42 PM IST

Six senior leaders of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi, amid discussions within the party over the demand for the Finance Ministry portfolio in Maharashtra to be returned to the NCP. ... read..

Major jolt to AAP: Rebel leaders Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Pathanmajra, and Jouramajra join BJP ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:39 PM IST

In a major political shake-up ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly Elections, rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, and Chetan Singh Jouramajra joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday. ... read..

Ministry of Rural Development notifies Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026 under VBG RAM G Act

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:30 PM IST

The Ministry of Rural Development has notified the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin): VBG RAM G Grievance Redressal Rules, 2026, establishing a structured, multi-tier and time-bound mechanism for addressing grievances r ... read..

"Centre needs to take PM2.5 pollution in Delhi, north India more seriously": Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:29 PM IST

The Centre needs to address PM2.5 pollution prevalent across Delhi and North India more seriously, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Monday. ... read..

Delhi's AQI remains in severe range; ITC Maurya install multi-stage air filtration, misting system

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 12:11:24 PM IST

Delhi continued to grapple with poor air quality on Monday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) ranging between 385 and 428, while several areas across the national capital recorded pollution levels in the 'Very Poor' category, after last weeks brie ... read..

"Destroyers of democracy holding rallies to save it": Sanjay Raut ahead of BJP's foot march in Telangana

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 11:41:28 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Monday took a swipe at the BJP over its scheduled 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march today, which will be led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Hyderabad, saying that those who "destroy democracy" are now holding ... read..

Mahadev App kingpin Sourabh Chandrakar to be produced before court; Chhattisgarh CM expects probe to reveal protection money details

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 11:41:26 AM IST

Mahadev App promoter Sourabh Chandrakar, who is wanted in an alleged illegal betting syndicate case, was taken from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in Delhi on Monday to be produced before the court in Raipur, a day after he was ext ... read..

Specific option for Backwards Classes: Telangana Minister seeks meeting with Amit Shah over census, electoral rolls

Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 2, 2026 11:11:37 AM IST

Ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to the city to lead the state BJP's 'Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao' march, Telangana Minister Ponnam Prabhakar has challenged the central leadership over pressing socio-political and electoral concerns. ... read..

UP: 6 killed, 2 critically injured as van collides with truck; CM Yogi directs expedited relief

Kushinagar (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 11:11:33 AM IST

Six people reportedly died, and two others were critically injured after an Omni van collided with a trailer truck in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district late last night. ... read..

"Flight was unsafe": DMK MP P Wilson alleges engine failure, seeks DGCA review

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 11:11:31 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP P Wilson on Monday raised concerns over aviation safety after an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Shillong was cancelled following an engine failure while taxiing, alleging that the aircraft was "unsafe" and questioning how ... read..

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from Punjab Assembly, increases count of AAP MLAs leaving party to 3 make it 3 MLA

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 11:11:29 AM IST

In a major political development ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh announced his resignation from the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday. ... read..

Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh resigns from Punjab Assembly, increases count of AAP MLAs leaving party to 3

Amritsar (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 11:11:27 AM IST

In a major political development ahead of the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections, Amritsar North MLA Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh announced his resignation from the Punjab Legislative Assembly on Monday. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Badrinath turns picturesque after fresh snowfall, plunging temperatures intensify cold conditions

Badrinath (Uttarakhand) | November 2, 2026 11:11:26 AM IST

Fresh snowfall in Badrinath Dham has blanketed the surrounding high-altitude peaks in a sheet of white, transforming the region's landscape, while a sharp drop in temperature and chilly winds have intensified cold conditions in the area. ... read..

JK: Modern infrastructure brings hope to students in Kalakote govt school; locals urge higher education facilities

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 2, 2026 11:11:24 AM IST

Educational infrastructure in the hilly terrains of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district is receiving a crucial boost, with a new school building nearing completion at Government High School Tatta Pani in the Kalakote Zone. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Seven empty train coaches roll away without engine, derail after travelling 6 km in Tirupattur

Tirupattur (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 10:41:31 AM IST

Seven empty railway coaches, which reportedly rolled away unattended from the railway yard at Jolarpettai Junction in Tamil Nadu's Tirupattur district, travelled nearly six kilometres without an engine before derailing near Thamaleri Muthur, disrupting tr ... read..

"We are against Gyanesh Kumar": DMK's TKS Elangovan backs INDIA bloc's stand

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 10:41:26 AM IST

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson TKS Elangovan on Monday said his party stood against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar and would fight the issue in Parliament, expressing support for the INDIA bloc's position. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Police seek passport suspension of Veeramani's aide in POCSO case

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 10:41:23 AM IST

The Tamil Nadu police are seeking the freezing of the passport of absconding Businessman N Prakash amid the ongoing investigation in the 'Gem' Granite industrialist Veeramani POCSO case. ... read..

UP: 5-year-old boy killed in accidental firing during wedding-related function in Sultanpur

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 10:11:29 AM IST

A five-year-old boy died after being accidentally shot with a relative's licensed firearm during a wedding-related function at Banke village in Uttar Pradesh's Sultanpur district, police said. ... read..

Cyclone Arnab: IndiGo flight operations affected in Visakhapatnam due to adverse weather conditions

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 10:11:27 AM IST

IndiGo on Monday issued a travel advisory after adverse weather conditions disrupted flight operations in Visakhapatnam, cautioning passengers about possible extended waiting times both on the ground and onboard. ... read..

"IT, ED may be used against me using KPSC investigation as political cover," alleges Priyank Kharge

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 10:11:26 AM IST

Karnataka Cabinet Minister, Priyank Kharge on Monday alleged that the Income Tax (IT) Department and Enforcement Directorate (ED) were being pressurised to be used against him by a minister in the Narendra Modi government. ... read..

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu likely to cross south Andhra Pradesh coast tonight: IMD

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 10:11:24 AM IST

Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Murasu' over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast late Monday night, or in the early hours of Tuesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its latest ... read..

Delhi govt unveils plan to revamp 3.3-km Netaji Subhash Marg, integrate heritage sites and public spaces

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 9:41:23 AM IST

The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is preparing a plan to revamp Netaji Subhash Marg, one of the capitals major historical and busiest thoroughfares. ... read..

ED conducts raid at residence of Punjab Congress leader Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur (Punjab) | November 2, 2026 9:41:20 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted a search operation at the residence of senior Congress leader and former Punjab Cabinet Minister Sunder Sham Arora in Hoshiarpur. ... read..

UP: Murder suspect injured in police encounter in Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 9:11:45 AM IST

The primary suspect in the October 28 murder case of a man in the Maholi area was injured in an encounter with police on the Pali Khera-Maholi road on Sunday, police said. ... read..

NDRF deploys three teams from Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh in wake of Cyclone Murasu

Ranipet (Tamil Nadu) | November 2, 2026 9:11:44 AM IST

Three teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), 4th battalion, have been deployed from Tamil Nadu to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh to spearhead rescue and relief operations following the landfall of Cyclone Murasu. ... read..

KTR extends financial assistance to families of five infants killed in Adilabad RIMS Hospital fire incident

Adilabad (Telangana) | November 2, 2026 9:11:39 AM IST

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K T Rama Rao (KTR) has met the families of the five infants who died in a short-circuit incident at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) Hospital in Adilabad and extended financial assistance ... read..

Amit Shah attends centenary celebrations of Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and Akhand Deep, highlights significance of Gayatri Mantra

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 9:11:37 AM IST

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah attended the Birth Centenary Celebration of Param Vandaneya Mata Bhagwati Devi Sharma and the Centenary Celebration of Akhand Deep at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at warehouse near CNG station in Hapur; none injured

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 9:11:34 AM IST

A fire broke out at a warehouse near a CNG station on Delhi Road in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, officials said on Monday. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for 69 projects worth over Rs 520 crore in Gonda

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 9:11:27 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said 69 development projects worth over Rs 520 crore would be inaugurated or have their foundation stones laid in the Mankapur and Gaura Assembly constituencies of Gonda district. ... read..

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy to visit Bengaluru hospital today to meet Class 10 student injured in chainsaw attack

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 9:11:24 AM IST

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy is scheduled to visit Bengaluru on Monday to meet a Class 10 student, Gopika, who was allegedly attacked with a chainsaw inside her classroom at a Zilla Parishad Hi ... read..

Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad observes Shaheed Divas, inducts new 199-member executive committee

Guwahati (Assam) | November 2, 2026 8:41:29 AM IST

The Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad (All Assam Employees' Council) centrally observed 'Shaheed Divas' at its permanent office premises in Guwahati on Sunday, paying rich tributes to the Secretariat employee and valiant martyr of the historic Assam Movement ... read..

"Fake AI photo to show Ramlila ground was full": Kiren Rijiju targets Congress over rally image

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 8:41:27 AM IST

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju took a swipe at the Congress, alleging that it used an AI-generated photograph to show a packed Ramlila Maidan during a rally held on November 1. ... read..

Delhi to transform Netaji Subhash Marg into heritage-modern transit corridor: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 8:41:25 AM IST

The Delhi Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is preparing a plan to revamp Netaji Subhash Marg, one of the capitals major historical and busiest thoroughfares. ... read..

Himachal: BJP leaders Suresh Kashyap, Anurag Thakur target Congress over "Vote Chori" charge, assert party will return to power

Politics | November 2, 2026 8:41:19 AM IST

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 2: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Suresh Kashyap and Anurag Thakur on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress over its allegations of electoral irregularities, accusing the opposition party of attem ... read..

Delhi's air quality remains "very poor" to "hazardous", AQI touches 428

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 8:11:19 AM IST

Delhi continued to grapple with poor air quality on Monday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering between 385 and 428 in the 'hazardous' to 'severe' range, while several areas across the national capital recorded very poor pollution levels. ... read..

Yogi government to organise three-day mega job fair in Varanasi ahead of Diwali

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 6:41:21 AM IST

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, job fairs are being organised across the state to connect youth with employment opportunities and empower them with self-reliance. ... read..

Cyclone Murasu intensifies into severe cyclonic storm, likely to cross south Andhra Pradesh coast by early November 3: IMD

New Delhi | November 2, 2026 6:41:19 AM IST

Cyclonic Storm Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the west-central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal and is likely to cross the south Andhra Pradesh coast between midnight on November 2 and the early hours of November 3, the India Me ... read..

Raptadu incident accused arrested after exchange of fire; inspector injured: Anantapur SP

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 6:11:22 AM IST

The accused in the Raptadu incident was arrested following an exchange of fire with police on the outskirts of the Atmakur forest area in Anantapur district, Superintendent of Police (SP) Jagadeesh said on Sunday. ... read..

TDP leader Pattabhi Ram accuses Jagan of staging helicopter emergency landing drama to disrupt local body polls

Amravati (Andhra Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 5:41:24 AM IST

Launching an attack on the opposition, Swachh Andhra Corporation chairman Kommareddy Pattabhi Ram "exposed" YS Jagan Mohan Reddys alleged attempts to derail the ongoing local body elections. ... read..

Noida Police arrest inter-district goat thief after encounter in Greater Noida

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 5:41:23 AM IST

The Jarcha police arrested an alleged inter-district goat thief following an encounter in Greater Noida, with 13 criminal cases registered against him across various districts, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Greater Noida Zone, Santosh K ... read..

27 people, including newlywed couple, fall ill after suspected food poisoning at wedding in Mumbai's Bhandup

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 2, 2026 5:41:20 AM IST

At least 27 people, including a newlywed couple, fell ill after allegedly consuming food at a wedding function in Mumbai's Bhandup area, with all patients currently reported to be stable, a hospital official said. ... read..

Himachal HC strikes down phased payment of salary, pension arrears; orders 6% interest

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | November 2, 2026 3:11:22 AM IST

In a major setback to the Himachal Pradesh government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down key provisions allowing the state to defer and release revised salary and pensionary arrears of government employees and pensioners in a phased manner, ... read..

Rayagada administration steps up preparedness for Cyclone Murasu, deploys 11 fire teams and machinery for emergency response

Rayagada (Odisha) | November 2, 2026 3:41:21 AM IST

The Rayagada district administration has stepped up its preparedness for the possible impact of Cyclone Murasu, deploying all 11 fire station teams and heavy machinery at strategic locations for emergency response, Additional District Magistrate (General) ... read..

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