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Nation

Air India to expand Mumbai operations as Pakistan airspace closure hits Delhi routes | File Image
Nation

Air India to shift more Europe, US flights from Delhi to Mumbai amid Pakistan airspace ban

Pakistan airspace closure prompts Air India to move more western flights to Mumbai
PM Modi appealed for collective support for drought-affected farmers during Diwali while speaking about poverty reduction and infrastructure development at the Pune Metro inauguration | File image
Nation

NDA government stands firmly with Maharashtra farmers amid drought: PM Modi

With 85 per cent of Maharashtra declared drought-hit, PM Modi assured farmers of the NDA government's support and highlighted the Rs 5,000 interim aid announced by the state
Woman breaks down after alleged theft on train, questions passenger safety | Representational Image
Uttar Pradesh

Woman alleges theft of jewellery, cash worth Rs 2.75 lakh from First AC train coach

Jewellery, cash worth Rs 2.75 lakh allegedly stolen from train near Lucknow
Khandu says no final decision taken on Siang dam, assures protesters of dialogue | X
Arunachal Pradesh

Siang dam: Pema Khandu assures protesters no construction decision taken, promises dialogue

Arunachal CM defends need to assess Siang dam amid protests and calls for its scrapping
DGCA stands firm on two-pilot mandate as Char Dham helicopter services remain suspended | File Image
Uttarakhand

DGCA suspends Char Dham helicopter services for rest of season amid row over two-pilot rule

Helicopter services on the Char Dham route called off for the rest of the pilgrimage season
Fact-check unit exposes fake Jaishankar video linked to G20 meeting | X
Nation

MEA debunks AI-generated video falsely attributing remarks on Russia-Ukraine war to Jaishankar

Viral video falsely shows Jaishankar criticising Russia over Ukraine war
Andhra chainsaw attack accused undergoes above-knee amputation after gangrene | X
Andhra Pradesh

Andhra chainsaw attack: Accused Hemanth’s right leg amputated, Class 10 victim recovering

Chainsaw attack accused loses leg; injured Class 10 girl responds to treatment
PM Modi lays foundation for four new Pune Metro corridors worth ₹13,500 crore | File Image
Maharashtra

PM Modi assures drought-hit Maharashtra farmers of Centre’s support, inaugurates Pune Metro line

Pune Metro’s Pink Line to begin services on November 4 after PM Modi’s inauguration
Heavy rain alert issued for Nilgiris as Cyclone Murasu moves inland and weakens | File Image
Andhra Pradesh

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra, IMD issues heavy rain alert for Nilgiris

IMD warns of heavy rain in Nilgiris as Cyclone Murasu weakens after landfall
Two-day visit also covered the proposed House of India cultural project, tourism and developments in West Asia
Nation

India, UAE explore stronger investment and strategic ties during Misri's visit

Foreign Secretary held talks with senior UAE officials on expanding economic cooperation, investment flows and regional security coordination
Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged booth capturing and voter intimidation, while Nara Lokesh accused the Opposition of instigating violence
Andhra Pradesh

Violence erupts in Andhra polls: Vehicles torched, journalists attacked in Pulivendula

Fresh polling was ordered at four booths in Pulivendula after clashes between TDP and YSRCP workers disrupted municipal elections
Spokesperson said the meeting was planned in advance and concerned party affairs, Maharashtra's interests and constituency-related issues
Nation

NCP denies internal rift after senior leaders meet Amit Shah in Delhi

Party dismissed claims that Sunetra Pawar and her son Parth were sidelined during discussions with the Union Home Minister
Separate orders followed complaints over inadequate facilities in Bihar colleges and schools in Bihar and Delhi-NCR
Nation

Ramps, toilets, wheelchairs: CIC pushes UGC, CBSE to tighten disability access norms on campuses

Information panel recommended stronger oversight to ensure ramps, wheelchairs and accessible toilets were available in educational institutions

Delhi

Smoke from stubble-burning fires in Punjab and Haryana, carried by north-westerly winds, was a major contributing factor | File image

What caused Delhi's sudden pollution spike? Satellite data points to farm fires

Firecrackers sold openly across Delhi markets despite Supreme Court's green cracker curbs

Delhi pollution: DPCC directs 7 agencies to submit daily enforcement reports by 5pm

Delhi Police suspends ACP Manasvi Vashishta after protest outside headquarters

West Bengal

Debra MLA Subhasish Om hospitalised after alleged assault by BJP faction | X

BJP infighting erupts in Bengal's Debra as MLA Subhasish Om alleges attack by party faction

West Bengal government approves establishment of 29 women-only police stations

Durga Puja pass scam: Kolkata Police summon ex-minister Indranil Sen's daughter

Fire breaks out in multi-storey building behind Kolkata's Writers' Buildings

Punjab

Pargat Singh calls AAP a wall of sand, predicts further defections to BJP | File Image

‘AAP is a sinking ship’: Pargat Singh, Partap Bajwa predict more defections to BJP

Sachin Pilot targets AAP over law and order, reviews preparations for Rahul Gandhi’s Sangrur rally

Woman, 10-year-old son killed as speeding truck hits scooter in Punjab

Stubble burning cases fall 27% across 7 states, Punjab accounts for nearly half

Haryana

Haryana Roadways unions announce November 5-6 blockade over unpaid employee dues | X

Haryana Roadways strike disrupts services in 3 districts; unions threaten statewide blockade

Saini invites Punjab industrialists to invest in Haryana, assures full support

Haryana Congress launches statewide campaign to protect voting rights

Haryana: Woman allegedly poisons three children before hanging herself in Sonepat

Special Reports

Uttar Pradesh emerged as the biggest battleground, while Punjab, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh presented distinct challenges for major parties
Special Reports

How 7 states and 940 seats could shape Modi's road to 2029

Assembly elections across seven states in 2027 were set to test the BJP's political strength and the Opposition's ability to regain ground
From Badrinath and Kedarnath to Gangnani and Joshimath, five major helicopter accidents have raised concerns over safety on Char Dham routes | File image
Special Reports

From Kedarnath to Badrinath, a timeline of major Char Dham helicopter crashes

Poor visibility, deteriorating weather and challenging terrain feature in the history of major helicopter crashes across Uttarakhand's Char Dham circuit
Gujarat topped the list with a reported income of Rs 510.42 crore | Representational image
Special Reports

1,330 unrecognised political parties lack financial reports for FY 2024-25, reveals ADR

The ADR report found that 43 of 49 parties reporting incomes above Rs 1 crore failed to win a single seat, raising questions over financial transparency
IMF retained its 7 per cent growth outlook for FY27 and FY28, citing robust domestic demand and strong services activity
Special Reports

How Super El Nino could threaten India's growth story

Fund warned that adverse weather could reduce crop yields, push up food inflation and weaken household purchasing power
Neither Netanyahu's right-wing alliance nor the opposition bloc was assured of a majority, raising the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations
Special Reports

Israel votes in high-stakes election as Netanyahu faces challenge from Eisenkot

Record voter turnout marked the country's first parliamentary election since the October 7 attacks, with the prime minister's political future at stake