5 killed in landslides in Odisha amid Cyclone Arnab aftermath; 10 missing: Officials

Five people have died in Odisha landslides and ten remain missing after a Ganjam hamlet was swept away, as authorities evacuate vulnerable areas ahead of Cyclone Murasu. Two bodies were recovered Sunday in Gidipabali, where 13 of 25 residents escaped; three family members, including an infant, died in Kandhamal. Cyclone Arnab’s torrential rain saturated hillsides.

Iran threatens US with prolonged, ‘devastating’ war as Trump warns of fresh strikes

Iran warns any new US attack will prompt a borderless response and a longer, more devastating conflict, with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly urging preparations. The threat follows Donald Trump’s promise to strike remaining Iranian sites, including an underground complex, as Gulf states press for diplomacy. Earlier ceasefire talks collapsed over nuclear and maritime disputes.

Siddaramaiah sting video: Kumaraswamy slams police probe, says ready to face any inquiry

Union minister HD Kumaraswamy denied that a phone used to upload a video targeting chief minister Siddaramaiah was delivered to his Delhi residence, accusing the government of a cover-up. Police say aides handed it over there; Kumaraswamy says the suspect was arrested in Ghaziabad. Investigators are checking records amid claims the video fabricated a 2011 incident.

Indian-American woman fights unlikely battle in former KKK county in US mid-term elections

Indian-American Democrat Shuchita Patel is challenging Republican commissioner Todd Levent in Georgia’s Forsyth County, seeking to confront intimidation and improve children’s future. The county’s first Indian-American candidate hopes voters prioritize local services over partisan battles, despite Forsyth’s Republican lean. Her campaign unfolds against a history of racial violence, including the 1912 expulsion of Black residents.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's birthday special: 5 iconic movie makeup looks we still can't get over

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s film roles offer beauty inspiration, spanning Indian glamour, kohl-rimmed eyes and contemporary sophistication. Paro in Devdas and Jodhaa Bai in Jodhaa Akbar embodied royal elegance, while Umrao Jaan favored vintage richness, Dhoom 2’s Sunehri brought smoky eyes, and Saba in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil made a bold red lip the focus. These iconic looks mark her birthday.

Chakra Horoscope Today, November 2, 2026

November 2’s chakra guidance urges zodiac signs to trust their journeys through acceptance, faith, and self-confidence, balancing intuition with reason and ambition with patience. Forecasts emphasize clarity, forgiveness, abundance, and celebration, while warning against insecurity, guilt, impatience, isolation, and confusion. Each sign also gets a chakra-balancing practice, food suggestions, and a crystal remedy for today.

CBFC issues new advisory for filmmakers: No incomplete movies allowed, titles subject to change

The CBFC’s October 26 advisory says certification will follow due process, not filmmakers’ announced release dates, and urges early submissions. Films must be complete, including graphics, music and accessibility features; incomplete applications may be delayed or rejected, while titles can be reviewed and changed. The notice follows high-profile filmmaker disputes and appointment of 18 board members.

BJP slams Congress over 'AI image' of INDIA bloc's Ramlila Maidan rally

Union minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress of using an AI-generated image to depict a packed INDIA bloc rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, though HT could not verify it; Congress leader Jagdish Thakor had shared it earlier. BJP called the rally a flop, citing empty chairs, while Congress described turnout as historic at its protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.

Darbar resumes in Jammu: CM calls for expediting projects

Jammu and Kashmir’s traditional biannual Darbar Move resumed Monday, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a guard of honour and ordered department reviews, faster development, essential supplies for remote areas, stronger grievance redressal and public-focused budgets. The High Court reopened. Introduced in 1872, the 154-year-old practice was halted in 2021 and restored after public demand.

Kandice Gunter, woman who disappeared in Casper after failing to pick up kids, found dead inside car

Kandice Gunter, 30, missing since October 29 after failing to collect her children, was found dead Sunday, November 1, in her pickup below Casper Mountain Road. Her vehicle crossed a guardrail near Lookout Point; she was alone. Police are investigating the crash and cause of death, citing no evidence of foul play. Gunter had recently moved to Casper.

Hitomi Tanaka's historic arrival at East Bengal marks a new chapter in Indian women's club football

Hitomi Tanaka helped East Bengal make history in the AFC Women’s Champions League, setting up a goal in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City WFC. The victory made East Bengal the first Indian club to record multiple group-stage wins. Japan’s first woman to play for an Indian club, Tanaka joined in September.

Pakistan-bound LNG tanker attacked near Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian nod; Qatar, Saudi condemn

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the GCC condemned the attack on Al Mayeda, a Pakistan-bound LNG tanker, warning it threatens maritime security and energy supplies. The vessel turned back after being targeted near the Strait of Hormuz on October 30; 25 crew members were safe. Pakistan has not commented, as it mediates between the US and Iran.

PV Sindhu says she’s ‘100% not getting paid’ to promote Deepinder Goyal’s ₹85,000 Temple

Badminton champion PV Sindhu praised Temple, Deepinder Goyal’s head-mounted fitness tracker, saying she uses it unpaid and believes it could help athletes. She collaborated with Goyal’s team on athlete metrics and says it is comfortable during badminton and swimming. It tracks brain blood flow and entropy; preorders opened at ₹85,000, and the website briefly crashed.

IND vs NZ T20I series review: Iyer's team are chase masters but bowling needs work

India won a 3-2 T20I series against New Zealand, but two defeats exposed a bowling attack lacking control and incisiveness, while fielding lapses compounded concerns. Glenn Phillips’ 341-run haul and India’s 1,057 runs conceded underline the problem. Explosive chases, Abhishek Sharma’s hundred and Naman Dhir’s finishing offered positives; experimental selections and top-order uncertainty provide context.

Toronto township flies flags at half-mast to honour survivors of anti-Sikh riots in India

Brampton lowered flags Sunday to mark “Sikh Genocide Awareness Week,” heightening tensions as India’s Toronto consulate held life-certificate camps for seniors in Mississauga, where pro-Khalistan demonstrations caused no disruption. The observance recalls 1984 anti-Sikh violence after Indira Gandhi’s assassination; a Brampton temple targeted during an earlier consular camp is scheduled to host one this month.

Dr Morepen BG-03 glucometer review: Tracking my mom’s blood sugar at home

The Dr Morepen BG-03 offers quick, simple home glucose monitoring, with five-second results, memory for 300 readings and a small blood-sample requirement, though users need compatible strips and correct technique for reliable results. Readings should be discussed with a healthcare professional, not used to diagnose diabetes or change treatment. The reviewer bought it to track her mother’s prediabetes.

The rise of Emomee: From 1000 subscribers to 1 billion views and 2 Netflix shows in 18 months

India’s Emomee has grown from a YouTube channel into a global brand, earning 1 billion views, reaching 100-plus countries and launching two Netflix shows. Its creators pair stories with life-skills themes and are developing episodic storytelling. Psychologists cite bright colours, music, repetition and short videos as key to children’s appeal, though cartoons have not displaced books or play.

‘Flight was unsafe’: DMK MP P Wilson alleges engine failure, seeks DGCA review

DMK MP P. Wilson urged the regulator to review airworthiness certificates and conduct surprise inspections after an IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Shillong was cancelled when an engine failed while taxiing. Aboard with three MPs and 67 passengers, Wilson alleged the aircraft was unsafe, questioned its certification, and demanded accountability and penalties for officials who approved it.

ED raids premises linked to former Punjab minister Sunder Sham Arora in PMLA probe

ED teams searched sites across Punjab and Chandigarh Monday, targeting ex-Congress minister Sunder Arora, his son and associates in a money-laundering probe; the raids followed PSIEC official Jaswinder Singh Randhawa’s arrest. Investigators sought records on alleged disproportionate assets and irregular plot allotments, including a disputed Mohali land sale. Arora remains on bail in a separate bribery case.

Australia select Renshaw and Green for England ODI series

Australia selected Matt Renshaw and Cameron Green among six players for three ODIs against England, while resting Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins ahead of the New Zealand Tests starting December 9. Mitchell Marsh will captain white-ball squads, after South Africa’s series victory ended Australia’s two-year reign atop the Test rankings amid a demanding schedule.

2026 White Christmas forecast: Snow likely in northern US, warmer regions may see greener holiday

Northern states and mountains have the best chance of a white Christmas in 2026, while much of the South may stay snow-free. Outlooks suggest Rockies and Plains storms, plus mountain snow in the Pacific Northwest and Southwest; historical odds reach 80–95% in some northern cities. Warming is reducing snow cover; forecasts will improve nearer Christmas.

Exclusive| Dia Mirza on cracker free Diwali video: Video was recorded in the interest of public

BMC deleted Dia Mirza’s Diwali campaign video after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected, arguing citizens needed no lessons in celebrating tradition. The civic body had enlisted celebrities to urge firecracker-free celebrations after a Bombay High Court directive amid rising pollution. Mirza said the message promoted public health; she has long advocated cleaner air.

Losing weight with PCOS can be challenging: Here's why insulin, hormones and lifestyle matters

Women with PCOS may improve metabolic health, menstrual regularity and ovulation by losing 5–10% of their weight; progress need not be dramatic. Sustainable eating, exercise, resistance training, sleep and stress management are foundational, while metformin, weight-management medicines or hormonal pills may suit some under medical supervision. Insulin resistance complicates weight loss, and hormonal disorders should be ruled out.

Haley Stevens backs Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race, stunning Democrats ahead of vote

Rep. Haley Stevens stunned Democrats by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed days before a Senate election, prompting condemnation from party leaders and praise from Trump. She cited concerns about El-Sayed’s treatment of dissenters but offered little explanation. Their feud followed a primary and disputes over Israel policy; the race could shape Senate control.

New plea in Transgender Act case before SC invites censure from trans, feminist groups

Women’s Declaration International’s Supreme Court petition to curb transgender rights draws censure from feminist groups and transgender advocates. It asks the court to overturn NALSA’s recognition of self-identified gender and restrict women-specific protections to biological sex, while challenging sections of the Transgender Persons Act. Jane Kaushik says the petition distorts her discrimination case; challenges continue.

Real estate prices holding firm; market entering steady phase, says Pirojsha Godrej

Indian real estate prices are holding firm despite global uncertainty, with Godrej Properties chairperson Pirojsha Godrej describing the market as resilient and entering a “steady phase.” The developer reported more than ₹500 crore in sustenance sales across most markets, while prioritizing five cities and treating Chennai as a longer-term target. In Q2 FY27, quarterly profit fell 62%, although income rose to ₹2,572 crore.

Why do we say touch wood to avoid bad luck? The curious history behind this everyday superstition

“Touch wood” (or American “knock on wood”) is a superstition used after hopeful statements to preserve good fortune or ward off bad luck, though no evidence shows it changes events. Its origin is uncertain: theories cite tree spirits, Christianity’s cross and a 19th-century children’s tag game. References date to 1899 in Britain and 1905 in America.

We Had Just Planned to Meet: Friend Rupesh Sonar Remembers TV Actor Anuj Thakur, Who Died at 33

Television actor Anuj Thakur, 33, died after a seizure during sleep Tuesday, his friend and casting manager Rupesh Sonar confirmed, shocking colleagues and family. Thakur had hoped to return to major acting roles after focusing on his property business, Sonar said. His credits include Dhoom Machao Dhoom, Bandhan Saath Janmon Ka and Mahisagar, among others.

Ghaziabad school adopts global Lexile framework to assess students' reading skills

Jaipuria School in Ghaziabad uses Lexile assessments for nearly 2,000 students in Classes I–V, identifying readers needing help and guiding tailored teaching through online reports. Twice-yearly tests measure reading speed and comprehension, while Lexile-ranked library books match children’s individual abilities. Introduced about two and a half years ago, the initiative recognizes literacy’s importance across subjects.

‘We're descending 10,000 feet/minute’: A blow-by-blow account of Florida jet crash

A private Learjet 60 crashed into a Palm Beach County neighbourhood Sunday, killing all nine aboard and narrowly missing homes and passing cars before bursting into flames. Traveling from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas, pilots reported icing and turbulence, declared an emergency and rapidly lost altitude. Federal investigators are examining the cause, which remains unknown.