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.
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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.
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A police station in-charge was killed in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district after being run over by a truck suspected of transporting illicit liquor during an interception operation. The driver was arrested and the truck seized, with an investigation underway to establish the source of the consignment. The incident is part of a wider crackdown on the illicit liquor trade following a series of suspected hooch deaths in the state.
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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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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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A 65-year-old woman in Maharashtra's Palghar district was killed in a leopard attack on Sunday evening. The animal, identified as a leopard, bit her neck, leading to her death. Villagers are demanding camera and cage installations to capture the leopard and prevent future attacks, threatening a protest if their demands are not met.
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Sports
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.
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A viral social media trend claimed Sania Mirza donated her tennis academy land for mosque construction, but fact-checks and her father's statement revealed the images are AI-generated fakes. The original 2006 grant from Andhra Pradesh was for the tennis academy, not for mosque construction. The Hyderabad academy site remains operational.
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India
Donald Trump’s effort to make daylight saving time permanent remains stuck in the Senate. The proposal has failed to move forward in the legislature. Meanwhile, sleep experts and a majority of Americans do not support the change, stating that they would rather keep standard time instead. The issue remains unresolved in Congress as expert recommendations and public preference lean toward maintaining standard time over permanent daylight saving time.
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India
Minister Khader has suggested organizing diverse cultural, sports, and literary programmes during the upcoming Karavali Utsava. Chairing a preliminary meeting with officials, he urged them to promote local folk art, coastal heritage, and Tulu language culture. His proposals include traditional sports, beach festivals, street food fairs, film festivals, and helicopter rides to attract youth and tourists. He also instructed officials to organize special competitions for women and provide platforms for local artists.
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India
Environmental activists and local farmers in Sivaganga have urged the district administration to restart stalled river restoration projects. Nine minor rivers supplying over 2,500 water bodies have faced decades of neglect, illegal sand mining, invasive trees, and encroachments. Official S. Krishnan highlighted that over one lakh acres of farmland rely on these waterways. Frequent transfers of district collectors repeatedly halted community desilting efforts, causing floodwaters to inundate residential areas during heavy rain.
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India
Kumaraswamy announced that he will share complete details tomorrow regarding how an ongoing investigation is being conducted. He stated that full information about the probe's procedures will be provided during his upcoming update. No further details about the specific nature of the inquiry were disclosed in his statement, with complete information expected to be made public when he speaks on the matter tomorrow.
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Entertainment
Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on Saturday morning. Following his death, several actors visited his home in Mumbai to pay their last respects. Film industry members, including Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Vivek Oberoi, expressed deep shock and shared emotional tributes on social media. Kapoor remembered working with Gupta on films like Musafir and Shootout at Wadala, while others offered condolences to his family.
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Entertainment
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan took a late-night drive in Mumbai to see a special tribute display on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. The display was dedicated to his upcoming movie, King, ahead of his 61st birthday on November 2. Khan shared photos of the setup on X and thanked Google Gemini for the gesture. His new film, directed by Siddharth Anand, is scheduled for a worldwide release in 2026.
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India
Biocon cofounder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw stated that US tariffs are not an issue for India. She highlighted that India can help the US lower healthcare costs through cost-effective personalized medicine using artificial intelligence and gene therapies. Addressing foreign investor pullout, Shaw noted that the Indian pharmaceutical sector is not overvalued. She also suggested exempting capital gains from taxes if investors reinvest their profits, helping keep capital within the country.
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Entertainment
Actor Amitabh Bachchan met fans on Sunday while standing behind a bulletproof shield for protection. His son, Abhishek Bachchan, stood beside him during the interaction. The extra security precautions were taken after a recent bomb threat was reported at Amitabh's house. The move also follows a recent gunfire incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. Despite the threat, the actor kept his tradition of greeting supporters while ensuring safety.
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India
On November 1, 2026, Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk dedicated a Buddhist stupa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. About 40,000 volunteers built 108 stupas in just nine hours in Gelephu to lay the spiritual foundation for the planned Gelephu Mindfulness City project. The King dedicated Stupa 76 to PM Modi to thank India for supporting the initiative. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju represented India during the landmark event.
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India
A Fast Track court in Mangaluru on Thursday granted bail to 65-year-old priest Cyprian Pinto, who was arrested on October 18 for sexually abusing minors. The arrest followed a complaint by a 14-year-old boy alleging the priest sexually assaulted him and harassed four other boys at St. Vincent Ferrar Church in June and August. The court directed Pinto to submit a ₹1 lakh bond, cooperate with police, and stay away from the victim.
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Entertainment
Rajinikanth’s action film Jailer 2 saw an increase in box office earnings during its third weekend. With no big releases in theatres, the movie collected over ₹18 crore on Saturday and Sunday, bringing its total domestic box office earnings to ₹454.33 crore. Jailer 2 has now become the second-highest-grossing Indian film of the year. The movie will face tough competition when Ramayana releases on November 5.
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Entertainment
On Sunday, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan greeted fans outside his Mumbai residence, Jalsa, from a newly installed transparent glass enclosure on a raised platform. The massive shift from his decades-long open-air tradition follows recent heightened security threats, including an October bomb threat email targeting his bungalow and a firing incident near Tiger Shroff in nearby Juhu.
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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
Indian farmers are facing significant challenges due to rainfall deficits, drought-like conditions, and water scarcity, particularly in rural Maharashtra. The Agrispective Podcast explores practical adaptation strategies, including crop diversification and climate-resilient farming practices, to help farmers reduce risk and navigate erratic monsoons. Experts like Mangesh Wange share insights on improving water security and farm resilience through large-scale and decentralized solutions.
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Anthropic, a leading AI research lab, has filed its IPO prospectus, aiming to go public in mid-November with a valuation of $1.5-2 trillion. Despite showing impressive revenue growth, the company faces uncertainty due to elevated interest rates and a slow growth rate, raising concerns about its ability to maintain profitability and achieve its ambitious valuation.
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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.
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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
Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Gupta passed away suddenly at the age of 59 on Saturday morning. Following his death, several actors visited his home in Mumbai to pay their last respects. Film industry members, including Anil Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, and Vivek Oberoi, expressed deep shock and shared emotional tributes on social media. Kapoor remembered working with Gupta on films like Musafir and Shootout at Wadala, while others offered condolences to his family.
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A viral social media trend claimed Sania Mirza donated her tennis academy land for mosque construction, but fact-checks and her father's statement revealed the images are AI-generated fakes. The original 2006 grant from Andhra Pradesh was for the tennis academy, not for mosque construction. The Hyderabad academy site remains operational.
The Bridge Report
Shivani Sibal's novel "Moms" delves into the lives of two women, Radhika and Manik, in Delhi's affluent community, exposing the dark reality of domestic violence. The book portrays Radhika's struggles with her husband's cruelty and her own loss of agency, while also shedding light on the societal pressures that perpetuate this issue. With its sharp observations and nuanced portrayal of privilege, the novel challenges readers to confront the emptiness and loneliness of a life of luxury.
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The Chevella police raided an LG Farmhouse party in Hyderabad, detaining 108 students, mostly from ICFAI and IBS colleges. Four students tested positive for cannabis, and a large quantity of liquor, seven cars, and 70 mobile phones were seized. A case has been registered under excise and narcotics laws, with students questioned and further investigation ongoing.
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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.
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Eight labourers were electrocuted at a road construction site in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district on Monday after a gravel-mixing machine came into contact with a high-tension power line. The incident occurred in Chhapoli village, triggering an electric current that passed through the equipment and electrocuted the workers. The exact circumstances of the accident are still under investigation.
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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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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.
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The BJP strongly opposed the Opposition's mock impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, calling it a "mockery" of democracy. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused Congress of spreading lies about alleged electoral irregularities and mocked Rahul Gandhi, suggesting he become the "mock Prime Minister" for life. The INDIA bloc unanimously passed a resolution to impeach Kumar, citing allegations of electoral manipulation and compromising the Election Commission's independence.
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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
Aston Villa will take legal action against Jamie Carragher for making "unacceptable insults" about the club and its supporters. The club's chairman, Nassef Sawiris, stated that Villa will not allow anyone to stop their ascension in football. Carragher had made comments on a podcast, including telling Villa fans to "shut up" and saying Aston Villa would never be Manchester United.
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