Singer Kanika Kapoor has announced her separation from her husband, Gautam Hathiramani. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday night, the popular singer shared that the couple mutually decided to part ways after much thought and consideration. She also requested privacy as they move forward with their lives. Kanika married Gautam in May 2022. This was her second marriage, following her 2012 divorce from Raj Chandok, with whom she has three children.
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Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau probe into fresh bribery allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A former contractor alleged that Kumar demanded a ₹2 crore bribe nearly two decades ago to release approved road project payments, a delay that reportedly led to financial distress and a Malaysian engineer's suicide in 2006.
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Singer Kanika Kapoor has announced her separation from husband Gautam Hathiramani, citing differences in expectations due to her demanding work schedule. The couple, who married in 2022, had been together for nearly 15 years. Kanika, who has three children, expressed her gratitude for the time they shared and wished Gautam well for the future, requesting privacy as they move forward.
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The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) registered a significant victory in the Ladakh University Students' Union elections by winning five out of eight key positions. The newly elected representatives include Dawa Namgyal as President, Tsering Yangdol as Vice President, Stanzin Rigdol as General Secretary, Rabskit Dolma as Joint Secretary, and Tenzin Tsewang as Sports Secretary.
The Print
During an emotional task on Bigg Boss 20, Manish Goel sacrificed a game advantage by giving up an extra lifeline so co-contestant Qazi Touqeer could listen to a recorded audio message from his family. Faced with choosing his own survival or Qazi's emotional connection, Goel chose kindness. Qazi broke down in tears upon hearing his parents' voices.
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India
Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller won re-election in Tuesday's US midterm elections. Subramanyam secured a second term in Virginia's 10th congressional district with around 63 per cent of the vote. Meanwhile, Democrat Pia Dandiya leads a close House race in Florida. However, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lost the Ohio governor's race to Democrat Amy Acton. Many other election races across the country remain uncalled.
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India
The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad's PGP-FABM 2026-28 batch has secured summer internship placements with over 30 companies. Bayer Crop Science emerged as the top recruiter, followed by regular recruiters such as Nestle, PepsiCo, and Accenture. The placements concluded on October 27, with students set to undertake their internships between April and June 2027.
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Politics
Gurugram's air quality index (AQI) remained in the 'very poor' category on Wednesday morning, with the city's AQI standing at 321. The haze was visible across residential areas and major roads, with the worst AQI recorded at Gwal Pahari at 375. Residents were seen stepping out despite the poor air quality, with some wearing masks.
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Economy
Real estate firm Embassy Developments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 271.2 crore for the quarter ended September due to lower income. The company had recorded a net loss of Rs 152.61 crore in the same period last year. Its total income for the quarter fell to Rs 311.17 crore from Rs 536.9 crore. For the April-September period, net loss reached Rs 505.6 crore as income dropped to Rs 552.45 crore.
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Politics
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Pakistani terrorist-gangster Shahzad Bhatti recruited a 25-year-old man, Satyam, to transport explosives-laden car from Ferozpur to Ambala in January, but later asked him to back out due to a friend's presence. The Khalistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a low-intensity IED blast in Ambala's Baldev Nagar police station on January 10.
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Politics
Delhi Police Assistant Commissioner of Police Manasvi Vashistha was suspended on November 2 after a protest by over 100 police personnel, including women officers, over his transfer and that of another officer. The protest followed a confrontation between lawyers and police personnel over a parking issue, with the police commissioner proposing a joint coordination and grievance redressal mechanism. Vashistha has expressed faith in the departmental inquiry and a fair judgment.
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India
Actress Radhika Apte recently spoke about a challenging experience on a Telugu film set, where she had to marry her "mama" (maternal uncle) on screen and romance a much older actor. However, in a resurfaced interview from the film's promotional campaign, she praised her co-star Nandamuri Balakrishna as a humble and skilled actor who helped her with her Telugu dialogues. The film, Legend, was released in 2014, when Balakrishna was 54 and Apte was 29.
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Economy
The Reserve Bank of India's crackdown on speculative bets against the rupee has yielded results, with companies cutting dollar purchases to an eight-month low. Forward dollar sales fell 35% in October to $49.5 billion, reflecting hedging by importers against losses from a weaker rupee. The measure has helped ease pressure on the rupee, which has risen about 2% against the dollar since the intervention.
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Politics
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed that Pakistani terrorist-gangster Shahzad Bhatti recruited a 25-year-old man, Satyam, to transport explosives-laden car from Ferozpur to Ambala in January, but later asked him to back out due to a friend's presence. The Khalistan Liberation Army claimed responsibility for a low-intensity IED blast in Ambala's Baldev Nagar police station on January 10.
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Sports
Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up about the traumatising night her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was stabbed six times at their Mumbai home on January 16, 2025. Recalling the horror, Kareena shared that she was screaming on the road, covered in blood while desperately looking for help. Saif survived the life-threatening attack following emergency surgery, while the assailant remains unidentified.
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Entertainment
Salman Khan has released a new song "Teri Sexy Beauty" from his upcoming film Maatrubhumi, marking his return to playback singing after 11 years. The song, written and composed by Sajid Khan, features female vocals by Muskaan and is set in an aeroplane hangar. The film's release date remains unannounced due to controversy over its themes surrounding the Indo-China conflict.
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India
A 28-year-old woman, K Sunitha, was allegedly beheaded by her in-laws over a property dispute in Telangana's Mahbubnagar district on Monday. According to police, the attack stemmed from a conflict over a 1.5-acre plot registered in Sunitha's name to support her and her two young daughters. Village elders had helped transfer the land because her husband is mentally ill. Sunitha was living with her parents when the incident occurred.
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Sports
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5, 2026, receiving global birthday wishes from fans, teammates, and sporting bodies. The milestone celebration comes during a multi-format bilateral tour, where fans surprised Kohli with chants and posters after his match-winning 74-run performance against New Zealand. Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in New Delhi.
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Entertainment
Actors Aditya Roy Kapur and Tara Sutaria will star together for the first time in an upcoming movie titled Parwana. Directed by Milap Zaveri, the film is an intense musical love story. The project reunites Sutaria and Zaveri after their 2019 movie Marjaavaan. Zaveri has dedicated the film to his late mentor, filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, whose father had produced an original film with the same title.
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Politics
The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning to suspend activities at its Desert Flower School in Leh amid an ongoing land dispute. The administration claims classes and activities started without proper consent, clearances, or approval. The matter is currently pending before the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, and further actions are being advised to wait for court directions.
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Real estate firm Embassy Developments Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 271.2 crore for the quarter ended September due to lower income. The company had recorded a net loss of Rs 152.61 crore in the same period last year. Its total income for the quarter fell to Rs 311.17 crore from Rs 536.9 crore. For the April-September period, net loss reached Rs 505.6 crore as income dropped to Rs 552.45 crore.
thehindubusinessline.com
The Reserve Bank of India's crackdown on speculative bets against the rupee has yielded results, with companies cutting dollar purchases to an eight-month low. Forward dollar sales fell 35% in October to $49.5 billion, reflecting hedging by importers against losses from a weaker rupee. The measure has helped ease pressure on the rupee, which has risen about 2% against the dollar since the intervention.
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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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Singer Kanika Kapoor has announced her separation from her husband, Gautam Hathiramani. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday night, the popular singer shared that the couple mutually decided to part ways after much thought and consideration. She also requested privacy as they move forward with their lives. Kanika married Gautam in May 2022. This was her second marriage, following her 2012 divorce from Raj Chandok, with whom she has three children.
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An emotional breakdown hit the Bigg Boss 20 house as Mahhi Vij wept heavily and threatened to quit the show after hearing a heartfelt recorded audio message from co-contestant Love Gill’s mother. Moved to tears by the deep familial emotions, an overwhelmed Mahhi expressed that she could no longer continue her stint in the house, leaving fellow contestants stunned.
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Singer Kanika Kapoor has announced her separation from husband Gautam Hathiramani, citing differences in expectations due to her demanding work schedule. The couple, who married in 2022, had been together for nearly 15 years. Kanika, who has three children, expressed her gratitude for the time they shared and wished Gautam well for the future, requesting privacy as they move forward.
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Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and the AAP government over the state's drug crisis and governance issues at a rally in Sangrur on November 4. Gandhi questioned the AAP's promise to end drugs, while Kharge alleged narcotics flow through Gujarat's Mundra Port, calling the Mann government corrupt. The event marks Congress's early push ahead of 2027 Punjab elections.
NAI
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has ordered a Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau probe into fresh bribery allegations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. A former contractor alleged that Kumar demanded a ₹2 crore bribe nearly two decades ago to release approved road project payments, a delay that reportedly led to financial distress and a Malaysian engineer's suicide in 2006.
thehindu.com
Indian-American Democrats Suhas Subramanyam and Aruna Miller won re-election in Tuesday's US midterm elections. Subramanyam secured a second term in Virginia's 10th congressional district with around 63 per cent of the vote. Meanwhile, Democrat Pia Dandiya leads a close House race in Florida. However, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy lost the Ohio governor's race to Democrat Amy Acton. Many other election races across the country remain uncalled.
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BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh fiercely defended Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, stating he does not hold his position by "anyone's mercy." Dismissing the opposition INDIA bloc's ongoing protests at Ramlila Maidan, Singh challenged them to prove their capability by focusing on a regime change through democratic means in the upcoming 2027 and 2029 elections instead of attacking institutions.
NAI
IPS officer Anurag Sujania, 38, has resigned from government service, following his transfer as Sagar superintendent of police after a hooch tragedy in September that killed at least 20 people. Sujania's transfer came amid allegations of police protection for illicit liquor sales, which he faced criticism for in 2021 when he was the district SP in Morena. The state government has yet to decide on his resignation request.
hindustantimes.com
The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) registered a significant victory in the Ladakh University Students' Union elections by winning five out of eight key positions. The newly elected representatives include Dawa Namgyal as President, Tsering Yangdol as Vice President, Stanzin Rigdol as General Secretary, Rabskit Dolma as Joint Secretary, and Tenzin Tsewang as Sports Secretary.
The Print
Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up about the traumatising night her husband, Saif Ali Khan, was stabbed six times at their Mumbai home on January 16, 2025. Recalling the horror, Kareena shared that she was screaming on the road, covered in blood while desperately looking for help. Saif survived the life-threatening attack following emergency surgery, while the assailant remains unidentified.
NDTV
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli turned 38 on November 5, 2026, receiving global birthday wishes from fans, teammates, and sporting bodies. The milestone celebration comes during a multi-format bilateral tour, where fans surprised Kohli with chants and posters after his match-winning 74-run performance against New Zealand. Kohli was born on November 5, 1988, in New Delhi.
Cricbuzz
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
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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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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