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US Midterm Election Results 2026 LIVE: Indian-American Democrat Pia Dandiya wins Florida seat
US Midterm Election Results Impact on H-1B Visa: What Republican or Democratic control could mean for Indians
US midterm election results prediction: What betting market, exit polls reveal — Democrats have ‘100% chance of winning’
How does Trump's defeat in US midterms impact Indian stock market? Explained
Vice President JD Vance highlights Trump administration batting for American workers, fighting visa fraud as nation votes in midterm elections
Democrats win U.S. House in growing midterms wave against Trump
Why are Tasmac staff opposing the liquor bottle ‘buyback’ scheme in Tamil Nadu? | Explained
Tasmac last week announced a ₹10 increase in the MRP of all liquor variants from November 1, 2026, by introducing an environment cess, with consumers eligible for a ₹10 refund upon…
Delhi Police files FIR against Prashant Bhushan for allegedly sharing doctored video of Russian FM criticising India
JNU to confer ‘Professor Emeritus’ title on Amitabh Mattoo
Armed man holds receptionist hostage during robbery bid in bag repair shop at Indiranagar in Bengaluru
Teen, 2 others held for killing Keralam minor; SIT to probe case
Politics
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Keralam Home Minister directs Vigilance to examine ₹2-crore bribery allegation against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Charges in connection with a road construction project undertaken under Kerala State Transport Project nearly two decades ago when the current CEC was serving as PWD Secretary in…
TDP-led alliance sweeps Andhra Pradesh civic elections; YSRCP alleges manipulation
SC seeks Rahul, Kharge response over Oct 12 stir
BJP, allies slam Neha Bora for 'anti-Hindu' remarks
Amit Shah compares INDIA bloc’s mock Parliament to Maoists’ Jantana Sarkar
Encouraged by response to defence of SIR, BJP plans next political push
BJP leaders criticise Mamata-Congress bonhomie
Kochi Corporation Council passes SIR resolution amid protests; BJP councillors walk out
All 4,048 Tasmac outlets in Tamil Nadu to get bottle return machines: Minister Vignesh
Business & economy
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Why MCX shares slumped 7% after Q2 results, but rose 50% in 2026: More upside ahead or book profits? Experts views
MCX shares fell 7% on Wednesday despite more than doubling Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹455 crore. Income rose to ₹799.66 crore as trading activity remained strong. Analysts cited…
Fractal Analytics share price: AI stock rallies 12% after Q2 results - Net profit soars 139%, revenue crosses $100 mn
India’s Dollar Hedging Slumps as RBI Cracks Down on Speculation
Microsoft wants Windows 11 to do more with less as PC memory stays costly
ITC shares continue to rise after Q2 results 2026; jumps 3% today | More rally to come? Check target, upside, returns
PE Firms Defend Continuation Funds Against Investor Ire
BLS Polymers shares jump 7% for second day, hit record high; stock rallies 92% over IPO price | Investors guide here
Emcure Pharma shares at record high! Stock soars 10% today, up 16% in 2 days: More rally ahead? Buy, sell or hold?
As it readies AI consultation paper, MeitY weighs sector-specific approach
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SSC announces November exam dates for CGEPT, Annual Departmental Typing Test, Stenographer Skill Test and Delhi Police SI
The Staff Selection Commission has scheduled several examinations for November 2026. Candidates can find the exam dates on the official SSC website. Notable exams include the…
Ex-DTU student among 3 held for duping people, promising admissions: Police
The main accused, Yashraj Bajpai, allegedly lured prospective students and their families by claiming he could secure admission to DTU
Driver who ran over M.P. police officer arrested
Special DG Upendra Jain told The Hindu that while arresting the driver is a priority, various teams are also looking for the other three accused of an interstate illicit liquor…
SIT report says charges against KSU activists in Veena George case cannot be sustained
SIT finds no grounds to sustain charges of rioting, wrongful restraint and trespass; says black flag protest is not a criminal offence; final report says KSU activists did not…
AI & gadgets
Poco X8 Review: Bets Big on Design, Bigger on Battery
Poco X8 is the third addition to the company's Poco X8 lineup. The handset recently joined its two siblings, namely the Poco X8 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max. Positioned as a lower-end…
Dell 14S laptop debuts in India with Intel Core 5, Core 7 processors: Price, features, specifications
Dell has launched the 14S laptop in India at a starting price of ₹79,990, with four colour options. It features Intel Series 3 Core 5 and Core 7 processors, up to 16GB of RAM, 1TB…
Samsung Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Galaxy Z Fold 8 Manufacturing and Testing
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 was launched earlier this year as the company’s first wide-folding model. Following its debut, several handsets with similar form factors have made it…
OpenAI employees warned about operational security lapses for years, sources say
Some workers argued that OpenAI’s controls were so lax that outsiders, including foreign governments, could obtain sensitive information about the AI lab’s technology with…
Films & OTT
Shah Rukh Khan's film 'King' secures Rs 665 crore in pre-release deals
Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated film 'King' has already amassed an impressive Rs 665 crore in pre-release business. This figure reflects the film's vast agreements encompassing…
Shilpa Shetty to Raveena Tandon, Bollywood dazzles in glamorous festive looks at Ramesh Taurani's annual Diwali party
Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, Rasha Thadani and other celebrities attended Ramesh Taurani’s Mumbai Diwali party. Here are the best-dressed stars. | Fashion Trends
'Ramayana': Sai Pallavi's first Sita promo wins over viewers
A character promo featuring Sai Pallavi as Sita from the upcoming film 'Ramayana' has been released recently. The promo highlights Sai Pallavi's graceful performance and calm…
Gangai Amaran questions Anirudh's music, says his songs lack Tamil identity
In a recent interview, Gangai Amaran voiced his concerns about the evolving landscape of Tamil film music. He pondered if the tracks crafted by modern composers like Anirudh…
Elections
Trump says he will accept election results as Democrats poised to control US Congress
Donald Trump says he will accept the 2026 midterm election results as Democrats are projected to take control of the House and challenge his administration.
In huge blow to Republicans, Democrat Talarico flips U.S. Senate seat in Texas
Democrats notched a string of early victories in U.S. midterm elections, flipping a Republican-held Senate seat and making inroads in conservative House districts as President…
Democrat Jon Ossoff takes dig at Trump after senate re-election, calls him ‘failed lame duck President’
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff won reelection in Georgia on Tuesday, defeating President Donald Trump-backed Republican US Representative Mike Collins.
Democrats win control of US House in midterm elections, Decision Desk HQ projects
Democrats appeared to ride a wave of voter dissatisfaction driven by cost-of-living concerns exacerbated by an unpopular war in Iran.
Courts & law
Democratic gains mount in U.S. midterms as Donald Trump faces bruising verdict
The Opposition party also retained key Senate seats, while victory in Georgia’s Governor race added to mounting signs that Republicans face a difficult night
Split verdict in Guam as Republicans win governor's race and Democrats take delegate seat
Democratic challenger Alicia Limtiaco unseated Republican incumbent James Moylan, securing 51 percent of the vote compared with his 49 percent.
Judge needn't face strictures for typos in judgement: SC
Some factual errors in a judgement delivered by her, allegedly due to a 'cut, copy and paste' job, had cost a trial judge dear, resulting in Rajasthan HC castigating her and…
Jury begins deliberating at Russell Brand's rape trial
Jurors are currently considering the verdict in the trial of Russell Brand for charges of sexual assault. Brand faces accusations from six women regarding incidents that allegedly…
Defence & security
China Boosts Market Defense With National Team Buying, Buybacks
China escalated its defense of the stock market, as state-backed funds answered the government’s rallying call by increasing purchases and more companies stepped up buyback plans.
Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff drawn together at WTA Finals, Aryna Sabalenka faces Mirra Andreeva
Rybakina will begin her title defense against Gauff, four-time WTA Finals participant Jessica Pegula and reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova.
Navy acts against two over warship mishap
The commanding officer faces charges of hazarding a naval ship and negligence, while the officer of the day has been charged with negligence.
FBI's Binance allegations reflect ‘US hostile policy’ towards North Korea, says Kim Jong Un’s sister
Kim Jong Un's sister criticised other US activities including joint military drills between South Korea and the US, its demand for denuclearisation.
Weather & monsoon
Sabarmati-style Yamuna riverfront ‘could worsen flood risks’ in Delhi, environmentalists and others warn
The letter argued that the Sabarmati model cannot be replicated along the Yamuna without accounting for the fundamental differences between the two rivers.
School holiday today (November 3): Are schools open or closed in Chennai? Check Cyclone Murasu updates
Chennai school holiday today: Schools in Chennai are expected to reopen on November 3, 2026, as no official extension of Monday's holiday has been reported. Schools and colleges…
Cyclone Murasu nears A.P. coast, heavy rain alert issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the storm is likely to move with a “wind speed of 100 to 110 kmph (and) gusting up to 120 kmph between Nellore and Narasapur”.
Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district
A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts
Railways & travel
Spain’s Transport Minister offers resignation after deadly train crash
Last week's crash, along with another disaster earlier this year, has overshadowed the campaign for the ballot, with PM Sanchez trailing in opinion polls
Vigilance wing pulls up Kochi Metro Rail Limited over lapses in auctioning commercial spaces
Vigilance finds that auctions were conducted without advertisements and in a less transparent manner, with most cases attracting only a single bidder; it observes that changes in…
Air quality of Delhi slips to ‘very poor’ for first time this winter, Stage 2 of GRAP invoked
AQI of Delhi stood at 324 (very poor) at 4 p.m. on November 2, up from 261 (poor) a day earlier; NCR State governments to enhance vehicle parking fees to discourage use of private…
Tried and Tested: I took Troovy snacks on family trips and here’s why I’d buy them again
I tested Troovy snacks with my family and found crunchy, flavourful options that work especially well for kids, flights and road trips.
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Sports
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'Tall and quick': Shubman Gill's choice of pacers for 2027 World Cup
Hockey Asian Champions Trophy: India look for an encore vs South Korea
There is no home advantage anymore: Michael Bracewell
'Learned some great lessons': McCullum reflects on Pak setback ahead of Aus challenge
Four decades after his death, how Jalandhar keeps the spirit of Surjit alive
PV Sindhu concerned over financial woes on Europe tour
Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship – a tournament like no other
IND vs NZ first ODI: India opts to bowl against New Zealand
Gill opts to bowl, Siraj and Kuldeep miss out as India go with four pacers vs NZ
Entertainment
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Aarti Ravi's proud mother moment as son Aarav graduates in London
Centre asks OTT platforms, news sites to time-stamp visuals and follow IT law 'in letter and spirit'
Vijay praises Rashmika Mandanna's fierce avatar 'O Mysaa Re'
Kanika Kapoor separates from husband Gautam Hathiramani after four years of marriage, requests kindness and privacy
Salman Khan releases new song 'Teri Sexy Beauty' - WATCH
Anurag Kashyap seeks National Awards for Sanath and Sai Prithviraj
'Malamaal Weekly 2' to move ahead without Priyadarshan and Riteish Deshmukh
Aasif Khan says wife Zeba Khan received threats, online abuse for defending him after hug with Love Gill on Bigg Boss 20
'Tu Mil Jaaye' Song Choreography: Piyush Bhagat, Shazia Samji reveal SRK rehearsal ethic
Technology
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iPhone 18 Key Specifications Leaked by Tipster Ahead of 2027 Launch; May Get a Price Hike
Can a tablet replace your laptop? Features to consider before making the switch
Two government-backed startups release sovereign AI models that can run in airgapped environment
Google Dreambeans App Launched in India With AI-Powered Personalised Daily Stories
Ukraine's 280-g drone detector intercepts real-time video feeds from Russian Molniya UAVs
Asus Jelly75 KD201 Review: A Stylish Mechanical Keyboard That Gets the Basics Right
TRAI mandates AI-led complaint centres, 16-hour human support
Apple to Reportedly Launch New iPad Air With OLED Screen, iPad Pro and Entry-Level iPad in H1 2027
EPFO Launches WhatsApp Services to Check PF Balance, Passbook, and Recent Transactions
Health
Protest at Hyderabad’s Niloufer Hospital as survey highlights bed shortages, poor sanitation and irregularities
Tribal collective seeks wider study into infant deaths in Keralam’s Attappady
Fire breaks out in BMTC bus near St John’s Hospital in Koramangala; passengers escape unhurt
Telangana plans PPP model to ensure uninterrupted MRI services at govt hospitals
How infant deaths in Keralam’s Attappady expose a deep-rooted health, social crisis
'We've made it back 10 times over': Trump cites Venezuela earnings while defending Iran war
Reversing Assam’s cancer burden
When a blunder led to a news scoop
Science
Centre proposes 10 new import gateways for drugs, medical devices
What is the debate on NavIC vs GPS | Explained
Binance reveals hackers used fake job interviews, malicious code in $6 billion heist
No respite for Delhiites as pollution levels surge; AQI at 373, 21 stations in ‘severe’ category
Haryana pollution body shuts 10 construction sites in Gurugram over violations
GRAP 2 restrictions in Delhi: What’s allowed and what’s not
HT launches pollution dashboard that puts air quality data in context
Initiative to strengthen perinatal mental healthcare to be piloted in T.N.’s Villupuram district
Education
Primary teacher aspirants demand immediate recruitment in West Bengal
Google will cut off search access for students at schools that reject AI
Allahabad University shifts classes online for November 4 and 5; reason not stated
UPESSC PRT recruitment 2026: Registration window closes today for 12,405 posts; direct link to apply here
CAT 2026 admit card to be released today at iimcat.ac.in: Check exam schedule and steps to download hall ticket
Rank-based merit list to replace percentile for NEET PG: Panel to SC
Ladakh administration asks activist Sonam Wangchuk’s wife to stop ‘unauthorised activities’ at their Leh school
Andhra Pradesh makes 360-hour semester internships mandatory for UG students
World
‘Florida is still red’: Byron Donalds sends message to Trump after historic governor race win
Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio's governor race to Democrat Amy Acton
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman Governor in U.S.
Democrats win U.S. House in growing midterms wave against Trump
Kathy Hochul retains NY Governor seat in midterms; Democrats score key wins in Colorado, Connecticut
Rising Democratic star Jon Ossoff’s reelection fuels presidential prospects
Israel election results 2026 LIVE: Netanyahu, Eisenkot or fresh elections? Israel to find out today
Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S. House of Representatives from Florida
Lifestyle
The internet says you should choose brown bread over white for better health, but here's what a doctor recommends
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces free LPG cylinder refill for 1.89 crore PMUY beneficiaries on Diwali, Holi
Khushi Kapoor steals the spotlight at Diwali bash in a dazzling mirror-embellished ensemble
Alia Bhatt supports Ranbir Kapoor at Ramayana premiere; has epic start to Diwali in simple linen saree and raw silver blouse
Neurologists explain how to use BEFAST method to recognise a stroke, warning signs and risk factors
Overnight oiling may worsen dandruff and hair fall: From rice water to onion juice, dermatologist breaks down what actually works
Did you know about Yama Deepam? The lesser-known Dhanteras ritual and its spiritual meaning
When is Diwali 2026 in the USA? Know the dates, Lakshmi Puja timings in Washington, New Jersey and California, and the spiritual significance
Explainer, 2 min read
How to check a viral WhatsApp forward before you share it
Seven quick checks — from reverse image search to reading the date — that catch most fake forwards in under five minutes.
Explainer, 2 min read
Lost money to an online fraud? What to do in the first hour
Speed matters. The order in which to call 1930, block your bank access and save the evidence.
Explainer, 2 min read
Repo rate explained: how an RBI decision reaches your home-loan EMI
The Monetary Policy Committee changes one number. Here is how it travels to your bank, your loan and your fixed deposit.
Explainer, 1 min read
How a Lok Sabha election works, from nomination to counting day
543 seats, one vote each, and a long chain of checks in between. A step-by-step guide.
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