Actor Kartik Aaryan will play the lead role in director Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film Operation Sindoor. The movie is backed by T-Series and Agnihotri's I Am Buddha Productions. It is based on a book by Lieutenant General K. J. S. Dhillon about Indian military strikes inside Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Aaryan will start filming for this project after completing his current movie, Captain India.
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Filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed he will not direct Malamaal Weekly 2, stating that he has decided not to make any sequels. Director Amit Joshi, known for Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, will now helm the project. Original star Riteish Deshmukh is reportedly not returning, and a fresh cast has been finalized. The upcoming sequel will feature a new storyline while keeping the original small-town comedy theme.
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Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has granted actor Nora Fatehi exemption from personal appearance in the Rs 200 crore extortion case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar. The court has now directed her to appear on November 6 to record her deposition. Fatehi missed the hearing due to short notice and prior work commitments. Her legal team clarified that she is not an accused in the case, but is appearing solely as a prosecution witness to assist the court.
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Apple CEO John Ternus has stated that the company is struggling to meet demand for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Sales began on October 23, but high buyer interest has caused stock shortages, with no clear date for when supply will stabilize. Apple is also replacing faulty inner displays reported by a small number of users. Despite these challenges, Apple reported $114.5 billion in quarterly revenue, up from $102.5 billion last year.
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Producer Namit Malhotra has revealed that the upcoming film Ramayana: Part 1 currently has two versions with different runtimes. Speaking at the film's premiere in Los Angeles, Malhotra explained that audience feedback will decide whether an extended cut is released and if a third part will be made. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. It is scheduled for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026.
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India
The Maharashtra Tourism Directorate has signed a five-year agreement with Sahyadri Farms and Tata STRIVE to boost agri-tourism and skill development in the state. The initiative focuses on training rural youth, women, and farmers in hospitality, food services, and digital promotion across regions like Nashik's Dindori-Mohadi cluster of 16 villages. This program aims to create local employment and build a skilled workforce ahead of the 2027 Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
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Economy
Indian stock markets traded higher on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, despite mixed global cues. By 10:56 a.m., the Sensex rose 805.90 points to 76,498.68, while the Nifty gained 189.05 points to reach 23,629.85. The market recovery was supported by falling crude oil prices and hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, investors are keeping a close eye on company Q2 earnings and the US midterm election results.
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Entertainment
Thomas Markle Sr., the 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan Markle, has moved into a medical care facility in Lakeland, Florida, following a dementia diagnosis. Facility aides are managing his cognitive issues. He recently returned to the United States from the Philippines after severe health issues, including a stroke that led to a leg amputation. His diagnosis comes amid an ongoing FBI investigation into allegations of child abuse material found in his home.
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Economy
Dhoot Transmission Limited reported a 61 per cent rise in Q2 revenue to ₹1,827.2 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The growth was driven by strong two-wheeler demand and a 108 per cent surge in electric vehicle revenue to ₹570.1 crore. Adjusted net profit increased 30 per cent to ₹161.5 crore, despite higher raw material costs. The company also reduced borrowings after receiving ₹1,400 crore from its IPO.
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India
Eight individuals were arrested along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura after a violent mob attacked Border Security Force (BSF) jawans during an anti-smuggling raid in Boxanagar. The aggressive crowd vandalized operational vehicles and attempted to snatch weapons from the security personnel. Authorities have registered an FIR, and security forces have initiated strict legal action against all perpetrators involved.
TOI
India
Canada has been named the safest country in the world to visit in 2027 by travel insurance firm Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection. New Zealand, Australia, Iceland, and Japan followed in the top five. The rankings were calculated using a survey of American travelers along with data from the Global Peace Index, Numbeo, and GeoSure city scores. Austria, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Portugal completed the top ten safest destinations list.
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India
Three Punjab AAP MLAs, Kunwar Vijay Pratap, Chetan Singh Jauramajra, and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, joined the BJP on November 2, 2026, citing dissatisfaction with the ruling administration's handling of rising drug abuse, extortion, and law and order issues in the state. The move is seen as a major setback for the AAP ahead of the 2027 Punjab elections. The three MLAs had been suspended by the party earlier.
India Today
World
Five teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, on Saturday. An unknown group is believed to have entered the party before the stabbings, and police are appealing for witnesses and information. The investigation is ongoing, with a police cordon still in place.
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India
An 8-year-old boy assaulted a 6-year-old girl at a Panchkula school, repeatedly hitting her with a brick and flower pot. The victim suffered severe facial fractures and is currently stable at a hospital. The school principal has been suspended for negligence following the incident, which was caught on CCTV footage.
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India
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered all schools in Haryana to strictly comply with guidelines aimed at preventing student suicides and bullying. The court directed schools to cover complaints of bullying and harassment based on gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation, and ensure prompt and confidential handling of such complaints. The guidelines, which were issued by the Supreme Court in 2025, were already in force, but the High Court observed that their effective implementation was the real issue.
indianexpress.com
Sports
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles respectively at the HYLO Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany. Sindhu beat Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21-12, 21-14, while Sen defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10. This marks India's first double singles win at a Super 500-or-higher event abroad since 2014.
Free Press Journal
Entertainment
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma defended recent A-rated Bollywood blockbusters, including Animal and Dhurandhar, against criticism that they glorify violence. He compared blaming films for rising violence to blaming the Indian epic Ramayana for kidnappings, arguing that films aim to provoke emotions and startle audiences. Varma has previously praised both films, with one director countering that modern action films feature alpha-male heroes responsible for violence, rather than villains.
indianexpress.com
Economy
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended removing the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors to curb massive outflows of $31 billion from Indian equities. The move aims to boost lagging market performance. SEBI also proposed tax exemptions for domestic mutual fund investors switching between schemes.
Fortune India
India
AAP MLA Singh resigned on November 1, 2026, citing completion of 90% of his duties and pushing a 'Punjab First' vision. He joins fellow AAP MLAs Chetan Singh Jouramajra and Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, who quit the party's primary membership after the 2027 election candidate list was dropped. Speculation suggests the trio may join the BJP, amid AAP's internal tensions.
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Entertainment
Bollywood director Sanjay Gupta, 59, died after a sudden fall at his home in Mumbai. His wife, Anuradha, has requested media privacy as she and their two young children grieve his loss, citing the distress caused by paparazzi intrusion. Anuradha has asked the media to delete videos of her 13-year-old daughter's reaction to the news.
hindustantimes.com
Indian stock markets traded higher on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, despite mixed global cues. By 10:56 a.m., the Sensex rose 805.90 points to 76,498.68, while the Nifty gained 189.05 points to reach 23,629.85. The market recovery was supported by falling crude oil prices and hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, investors are keeping a close eye on company Q2 earnings and the US midterm election results.
thehindubusinessline.com
Dhoot Transmission Limited reported a 61 per cent rise in Q2 revenue to ₹1,827.2 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. The growth was driven by strong two-wheeler demand and a 108 per cent surge in electric vehicle revenue to ₹570.1 crore. Adjusted net profit increased 30 per cent to ₹161.5 crore, despite higher raw material costs. The company also reduced borrowings after receiving ₹1,400 crore from its IPO.
thehindubusinessline.com
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recommended removing the 12.5% long-term capital gains tax for foreign portfolio investors to curb massive outflows of $31 billion from Indian equities. The move aims to boost lagging market performance. SEBI also proposed tax exemptions for domestic mutual fund investors switching between schemes.
Fortune India
Actor Kartik Aaryan will play the lead role in director Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film Operation Sindoor. The movie is backed by T-Series and Agnihotri's I Am Buddha Productions. It is based on a book by Lieutenant General K. J. S. Dhillon about Indian military strikes inside Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. Aaryan will start filming for this project after completing his current movie, Captain India.
bollywoodhungama.com
Singer and music composer Vishal Mishra has purchased four residential apartments in Mumbai's Andheri West for a total of Rs 22.25 crore. According to property documents registered on October 26, 2026, the flats are located in Oberoi Sky Heights in Lokhandwala Complex. The properties have a combined built-up area of over 4,058 square feet and include a duplex unit along with three parking spaces. Mishra also paid nearly Rs 1.33 crore in stamp duty.
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Tips Films and Tips Music have joined hands with actor Emraan Hashmi for his upcoming musical horror film, Rooh. Directed by Mayank Sharma, the movie blends horror and romance with music at its core. Produced by Kumar Taurani, Girissh Kumar, Vikram Khakhar, and Sunny Khanna, the project marks another collaboration between Hashmi and Taurani after his debut film Footpath. Rooh is scheduled for a theatrical release in 2027 across Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.
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Apple CEO John Ternus has stated that the company is struggling to meet demand for its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo. Sales began on October 23, but high buyer interest has caused stock shortages, with no clear date for when supply will stabilize. Apple is also replacing faulty inner displays reported by a small number of users. Despite these challenges, Apple reported $114.5 billion in quarterly revenue, up from $102.5 billion last year.
freepressjournal.in
The Maharashtra Tourism Directorate has signed a five-year agreement with Sahyadri Farms and Tata STRIVE to boost agri-tourism and skill development in the state. The initiative focuses on training rural youth, women, and farmers in hospitality, food services, and digital promotion across regions like Nashik's Dindori-Mohadi cluster of 16 villages. This program aims to create local employment and build a skilled workforce ahead of the 2027 Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
freepressjournal.in
Eight individuals were arrested along the India-Bangladesh border in Tripura after a violent mob attacked Border Security Force (BSF) jawans during an anti-smuggling raid in Boxanagar. The aggressive crowd vandalized operational vehicles and attempted to snatch weapons from the security personnel. Authorities have registered an FIR, and security forces have initiated strict legal action against all perpetrators involved.
TOI
Nisha Khicher, Rajasthan State Vice President of the Indian Youth Congress, has been accused of vandalising a Delhi Police vehicle with a spray can. She allegedly used a spray can to deface the vehicle. The incident raises questions about the party's disciplinary actions against its members.
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The INDIA bloc, led by top opposition figures including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, staged a massive "Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao" rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. Protesters accused the Election Commission of facilitating widespread "vote chori" and demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. In response, the BJP dismissed the event as a empty "flop show" and "political theatre.
The Hindu
PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen won the women's and men's singles titles respectively at the HYLO Open 2026 in Saarbrücken, Germany. Sindhu beat Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21-12, 21-14, while Sen defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie 21-17, 21-10. This marks India's first double singles win at a Super 500-or-higher event abroad since 2014.
Free Press Journal
Chennai Super Kings are set to release Prashant Veer, the ₹14.2 crore all-rounder, to free up funds for the upcoming mini-auction on December 16. Veer, a potential long-term replacement for Ravindra Jadeja, had a quiet debut season due to a shoulder injury. He was bought for a record-breaking ₹14.20 crore in the previous auction.
Cricbuzz
New Zealand defeated India by 7 wickets in the fifth T20I in Hamilton, though India secured the overall series 3–2. Tim Seifert smashed a powerful 93 and Glenn Phillips anchored the chase with an unbeaten 65, setting a new world record for the most runs scored in a bilateral T20I series.
TOI
Five teenagers, aged 16 and 17, were seriously injured in a stabbing incident at a Halloween party in Chandler's Ford, Hampshire, on Saturday. An unknown group is believed to have entered the party before the stabbings, and police are appealing for witnesses and information. The investigation is ongoing, with a police cordon still in place.
bbc.co.uk
At least 18 people were killed and five injured in a Russian attack on a Ukrainian village on Monday. Officials said nine aerial bombs hit a school in Komyshuvakha where residents were gathering to receive weekly humanitarian aid. A second strike then hit a shelter at the site. Rescue teams are searching for 27 missing people trapped under the rubble. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack, while Russia has not yet commented.
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