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Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone romance in new King song.

Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone's new King song Tu Mil Jaaye reminds fans of Pathaan and Jawan

Shah Rukh Khan unveiled “Tu Mil Jaaye,” a song from *King*, on his 61st birthday, pairing romance and action with Deepika Padukone and prompting comparisons to *Pathaan* and *Jawan*. Reactions were divided: some praised the visuals, while others called the track familiar. Featuring Arijit Singh and Ed Sheeran, Siddharth Anand’s film releases December 24, 2026.

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Irish bookshops help meet UK demand for Sally Rooney novels

Irish bookshops are helping readers obtain Sally Rooney’s novels after Faber halted UK distribution, citing difficulties transferring her earnings because she will donate them to Palestine Action, banned in Britain. Londonderry’s Little Acorns imports Rooney titles, while Galway’s Kenny’s reports tenfold sales growth. The novels are not banned, and shops sell copies in stock.

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Horoscope Today, November 2, 2026

November 2 forecasts emphasize emotional renewal, clear choices and growth, urging signs to release outdated habits and align actions with long-term goals. Encouraging news and relationships may lift spirits, while planning, honest communication and firm boundaries help turn opportunities into lasting progress. Readings cover career changes, finances, romance, healing and ambition, according to Kishori Sud.

Aathira Sethumadhavan's Dhungri chicken tadka can be prepared in just 30 minutes.

Nutritionist shares Dhungri chicken tadka recipe: Fiery dish loaded with 29g protein and 330 cal

Aathira Sethumadhavan’s Dhungri chicken tadka is a fiery, garlicky, smoky high-protein dish, with each 185-gram serving offering 330 calories and 29 grams protein. The recipe combines marinated, pan-fried chicken with roasted peanut-garlic paste, onion, tomato and chillies, finished with smoking-hot mustard oil and coriander; paneer is a vegetarian alternative. Report draws on unverified social-media content.

The report also highlighted the risks to mountain glaciers, including those in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH). (Representative file photo)

Even 1.5°C warming could wipe out over half of world’s glaciers, studies show

More than half the world’s glaciers could disappear by number, while polar ice loss will raise seas even if warming is limited to 1.5°C, two reports warn. At 1.5°C, mountain glaciers could lose a third of their ice, worsening water risks. Issued by ICCI and UNEP ahead of COP31, the reports urge rapid emissions cuts.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick reacts after Manchester United's Bryan Mbeumo misses a chance to score

Football weekly roundup: Man United crisis deepens while AC Milan thump Inter

Arsenal moved three points clear in the Premier League by winning at Anfield, as City suffered a second straight defeat, losing to Brighton. Chelsea beat United 2-0, leaving them 17th after Morgan Rogers’ solo goal and Lisandro Martínez’s red card. Elsewhere, Milan defeated Inter 3-1, while Bayern and Dortmund drew 2-2, keeping both unbeaten in the Bundesliga.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on his image as the "Zomato guy"

Deepinder Goyal says his 'Zomato guy' reputation works against his new health-tech venture Temple

Deepinder Goyal says his “Zomato guy” reputation is hurting Temple, his Rs 85,000 wearable, because people doubt his ability to develop science-focused products. Temple tracks brain blood flow and entropy, which Goyal calls the body’s real-time “cost of being alive.” Indian pre-orders opened November 1; a traffic surge briefly crashed the website, but app orders continued.

Jay Feely won the 2026 Republican primary for Arizona's 1st Congressional District.

Jay Feely's journey from NFL star to politics as he eyes Arizona House seat

Trump-endorsed former NFL kicker and broadcaster Jay Feely won Arizona’s Republican primary for the open 1st Congressional District seat, setting up a race against Democrat Amish Shah, a former Jets colleague. His agenda prioritizes border security, tax cuts, energy and Israel, but past remarks on immigration and Social Security have drawn criticism. Feely has never held elected office.

Alexander Kolodin is running for Arizona secretary of state in 2026.

Alexander Kolodin: From election law attorney to Arizona secretary of state candidate

Arizona election lawyer and lawmaker Alexander Kolodin, winner of the Republican primary with about 60%, is challenging incumbent Adrian Fontes for secretary of state, centering his campaign on election security, voter confidence and procedures. He pledges transparency, faster results and citizenship checks. Kolodin has litigated for over a decade and entered Arizona’s House in 2023.

Days after Andhra Pradesh was battered by Cyclone Arnab, high-speed winds are expected to hit the coastal state by November 3.

Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu on alert as cyclone ‘Murasu’ looms

Authorities across Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Odisha are preparing for Cyclone Murasu, forecast to make landfall near Bapatla on November 3, bringing winds up to 110 km/h and intense rain. Evacuations and resources are being readied, while Tamil Nadu expects heavy showers. Odisha’s response follows Cyclone Arnab, which killed six and left 10 people missing.

For the Opposition, the protest brought forth hitherto unprecedented scenes of leaders from diverse and often conflicting political trajectories sharing a common stage and issuing a unified appeal. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

A boost for Opposition but big test ahead

INDIA bloc’s Delhi protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar showcased unprecedented Opposition unity and highlighted the Election Commission’s weakened standing amid electoral-roll controversy. Whether this mobilisation can sustain public support or deliver votes remains unclear; next year’s five-state elections will test the bloc’s capacity to overcome infighting and campaign effectively. It began over disputed SIR rules.

First responders work after a Learjet 60 believed to be carrying nine people crashed in a residential area in Palm Beach County, Florida, US, November 1, 2026. (REUTERS/Giogio Viera)

Florida Learjet crash: New close-up footage reveals huge crater left by deadly impact

Close-up footage shows the crater left by a Bahamas-bound Learjet that crashed in Palm Beach County, killing nine; investigators have not released victims’ identities. The FAA and NTSB are investigating after the pilot reported icing and turbulence before a rapid descent. About 600 people need shelter; the crash ranks second-deadliest in the U.S. this year.

The former Bachelor star, Melissa Rycroft ,was arrested in Tarrant County on multiple charges, including driving while intoxicated.

'Bachelor' alum Melissa Rycroft arrested for DWI

Former *The Bachelor* contestant and *Dancing With the Stars* winner Melissa Rycroft was arrested in Texas Sunday on new DWI-related charges, months after receiving probation in a DWI case. Tarrant County jail records list charges of driving while intoxicated, driving while license was invalid after a prior conviction or suspension without financial responsibility, and collision.

Solar capacity in India has grown nearly twentyfold over the last ten years, making it the world’s third-largest renewable energy market. (AP)

Renewable energy success that should inspire the world

India’s electricity demand is increasingly met by renewables, which supplied a third of a record 271-GW peak last May; a $19.3-billion Green Energy Corridor expansion will add storage and transmission to integrate 135 GW more. Rooftop solar, falling costs and early targets have strengthened reliability, cut bills, attracted investment and created jobs, offering countries a transition model.

Over the past decade, India has systematically bolstered its security apparatus along the LAC. Engineering breakthroughs such as formidable Himalayan passes, including the Atal and Sela tunnels, ensure that strategic supply arteries to forward frontier bases remain operational in all seasons. (Shutterstock)

China may be a heavyweight, but India is no pushover

India is better equipped to defend its Himalayan frontier than in 1962, but must build economic strength to deter China, amid renewed claims of incursions and alarm. Border infrastructure, surveillance and mountain forces have improved, while dependence on Chinese goods and limited Chinese knowledge of India deepen asymmetry. The disputed, undelineated LAC has fueled friction since 1980.

Shah said the Congress had been losing elections for 15 years and that Sonia Gandhi’s “dream of seeing her son become prime minister” remained unfulfilled.

Rahul Gandhi can only be PM in mock Parliament, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah accused Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting 1984 anti-Sikh riot victims by holding the INDIA bloc’s November 1 Delhi rally, declaring Gandhi’s prime-ministerial ambitions futile and urging him to remain in a “mock parliament.” Shah criticized the bloc’s CEC protest over alleged electoral-roll irregularities, citing reopened riot cases and government aid to victims.

Dead-End Job ending explained: The truth about the Spider Staffing Agency and the fate of Byeon Hyeok Jun's father in Lee Jae Wook's new horror comedy drama.

Dead-End Job ending explained: Does Byeon Hyeok Jun take over the deadly agency in Netflix K-drama?

Dead-End Job ends with Hyeok Jun and Ji Yoon sealing the portal, but the agency’s exploitative system survives: Mr. S, presumed dead, offers Hyeok Jun its management, while Kyungil Group recruits Ji Yoon, and the finale cuts before futures are clear. Hyeok Jun finds his father, as the horror links danger to poverty and exploitation.

The signing of the Badr Memorandum of Understanding capped a year of several geopolitically important moments for Islamabad. (Turkish Defence Ministry via Reuters)

Pakistan’s year of pacts and India’s long game

Pakistan’s new defence pacts and renewed attention from Washington reflect strategic usefulness amid regional crises, not durable power, while India builds lasting influence through trade, defence co-production and long-term partnerships. The agreements matter and complicate New Delhi’s planning, but Pakistan’s geopolitical value has risen with conflict and receded in peace, often without strengthening its economy.

Yash at the Los Angeles premiere of Ramayana at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

Yash says viewers will be able to relate with both Rama and Ravana in Ramayana

Yash says *Ramayana* depicts Ravana as a scholar, musician and warrior whose choices illuminate Rama’s journey; he co-produced the epic to bring cinema to global audiences. Nitesh Tiwari directs, with Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Part one releases November 5, 2026; part two is set for Diwali 2027.

Scott Singer will be competing against Democratic nominee Jared Moskowitz in the 2026 US House election in Florida's 25th Congressional District.

Scott Singer: From Boca Raton mayor to 2026 Florida congressional candidate

After winning Florida’s 25th District Republican primary, former Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer will face Democrat Jared Moskowitz in the 2026 congressional election, campaigning on lower taxes, reduced spending, public safety and President Trump’s America First agenda. Singer also supports border enforcement, energy independence and business growth, while opposing tax increases and congressional stock trading. A Harvard and Georgetown graduate, lawyer and small-business owner, he entered local politics in 2014 and served as mayor from 2018 to 2026, though voters rejected a major redevelopment plan he supported.

Patriots eventually ruled Hunter Henry out in the middle of the 4th quarter.

Patriots TE Hunter Henry ruled out against Dolphins after suffering foot injury in second quarter

Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was ruled out of Sunday’s game against Miami after suffering a foot injury in the second quarter, adding to New England’s offensive absences. Questionable to return, he was checked in the medical tent, went to the locker room, reappeared on the sideline, then was ruled out in the fourth quarter.

Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Italy is lifted by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest champion in F1 history at age 20

Kimi Antonelli became Formula 1’s youngest-ever world champion at 20 after finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix, securing the title with four races remaining. Max Verstappen won Mexico, ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli, Italy’s first champion since Alberto Ascari in 1953, surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s record; a red flag followed Valtteri Bottas’s crash.

Peggy Flanagan is a member of Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL).

Peggy Flanagan: From Minnesota lieutenant governor to 2026 US Senate candidate

Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota’s lieutenant governor and DFL nominee for the 2026 US Senate race, would become the first Native American woman senator if elected, facing Republican Michele Tafoya. Her campaign emphasizes healthcare, childcare, Indigenous rights, jobs and affordability, amid scrutiny over a social-services fraud scandal. A White Earth Nation member, she served in Minnesota House.

In the Ramlila Maidan rally, Rahul Gandhi said that they did not promote violence and neither had any hatred towards Modi, Shah or Gyanesh Kumar.

INDIA bloc marches together from Delhi's Ramlila Maidan in display of force against CEC

INDIA leaders staged a Delhi rally Sunday, demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal over alleged election irregularities, while Rahul Gandhi vowed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah would face justice. Thousands marched to Ramlila Maidan; BJP countered, accusing INDIA of destabilisation. Protests target voter-roll revision reportedly removing 130 million names.

At least six people were killed and dozens injured in shootings across US cities over Halloween weekend.

Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least 6 dead, dozens injured

Mass shootings across U.S. nightlife districts over Halloween weekend killed at least six people and injured dozens, with Dallas’s Deep Ellum accounting for four deaths and 15 wounded, officials said. Attacks also struck Birmingham, Newark, Bloomington and Fayetteville; two Friday shootings at Halloween stores in California and Michigan killed two more. Investigations continued, with motives unclear.

Iran has warned of a longer war if the US launches fresh attacks.

Iran warns next war with US could last longer as Trump hints at fresh strikes

Iran warned Sunday that renewed war with the United States could outlast the prior conflict, as President Donald Trump threatened strikes on remaining targets and diplomacy remained uncertain. Tehran said Washington could not dictate a war’s timing or outcome, amid warnings of regional spillover. Talks remain stalled over sanctions, frozen assets, naval blockades and the Strait of Hormuz.

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Panchang Today, November 2, 2026: Krishna Ashtami under Ashlesha Nakshatra

November 2, 2026, is traditionally suited to measured responsibilities, careful communication and reflection rather than rushed commitments; avoid discretionary new beginnings during Rahu Kaal, 7:56–9:19 a.m. For New Delhi, Brahma Muhurta, 4:49–5:41 a.m., is highlighted for quiet planning or prayer. The guidance draws on Somvar, Krishna Ashtami/Navami and Ashlesha/Magha, and is a traditional framework, not a prediction or substitute for practical judgment.

Pisces horoscope

Pisces Horoscope Today, November 2, 2026

Pisces should follow curiosity and enjoyment, setting manageable goals instead of demanding immediate perfection; realistic limits and delegation protect energy. Shared interests warm relationships, while practical follow-through helps students and workers. Set spending boundaries, review financial documents, and protect sleep. The forecast attributes focus to the Moon in Cancer and retrograde Saturn in Pisces.

Florida State dismissed head coach Mike Norvell.

Florida State fires Mike Norvell after seven years as head coach

Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell Sunday after three straight losses left the Seminoles 3-5 in 2026, naming scouting director Rick Stockstill interim coach. Norvell departs after seven seasons with a 41-39 record, including a 13-0 ACC championship season in 2023. Since then, Florida State has won 10 games after a 2-10 campaign in 2024.

Aquarius Horoscope

Aquarius Horoscope Today, November 2, 2026

Aquarius may gain confidence today by resolving ordinary tasks, building momentum with manageable goals and avoiding self-judgment over minor setbacks. Set thoughtful limits around family duties, spending and social commitments, communicate your needs, and check work or travel details carefully. Regular habits support wellbeing. The Moon in Cancer favors routines, while retrograde Saturn highlights resources and responsibilities.