Junior tech hiring is slowing as AI raises the bar, is India’s engineering education ready?

AI is shrinking entry-level engineering jobs and raising expectations, leaving graduates to show judgment and experience once developed at work. EY estimates Indian entry-level IT roles fell 20–25%, while PwC finds AI-exposed junior postings demand senior-level skills. Engineering education must provide practical projects, internships and responsibility before graduation, as employers reduce on-the-job training.

Gujarat government to grant 15-day Diwali parole to 143 eligible prisoners in state

Gujarat has approved 15-day Diwali parole for 143 eligible prisoners across state correctional facilities, beginning November 6, 2026, so they can celebrate with family; recipients include 103 men aged 60 or older and 40 women. The annual welfare measure, in place since 2003, excludes prisoners convicted of serious crimes and those in categories including terrorism, NDPS offences and pending High Court appeals.

Lodha Developers to invest ₹1,200 cr to build prime office complex on Gurugram Golf Course Road

Lodha Developers will invest Rs 1,200 crore in Lodha Pantheon, a 27-storey, 4-lakh-sq-ft office complex on Gurugram’s Golf Course Road, marking its Delhi-NCR debut. Interest reflects demand for office space; the firm plans a Sohna Road housing launch this fiscal. The projects will test the market before expansion, with Lodha’s markets including Mumbai, Pune and Bengaluru.

Russia opens terrorism case over Ukrainian attack on industrial facility near Moscow

Russian investigators opened a terrorism case after Ukrainian drone attacks damaged an industrial facility and civilian infrastructure in the Nizhny Novgorod region, officials said. Governor Gleb Nikitin reported more than 100 drones destroyed and no casualties. Authorities have not confirmed whether the damaged site was the region’s NORSI oil refinery, amid Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

India records ₹2.31 lakh cr GST collections in Oct, 2nd highest since 2017 rollout

India’s gross GST collections jumped 22.9% year-on-year to ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, the second-highest tally on a comparable basis, as import-linked revenue rose 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore and domestic collections increased 15.8%. Net receipts after refunds reached ₹2.03 lakh crore, up 25.6%. Festive demand may sustain growth amid GST rate simplification and compliance reforms.

Chakra Horoscope Today, November 1, 2026

November 1’s horoscope urges all zodiac signs to protect emotional well-being, stay grounded, and respond to change with honesty, patience, and resilience. Some may face exhaustion, impatience, conflict, or endings, while others find joy, clarity, forgiveness, or meaningful connection. Each sign receives chakra-focused advice, plus suggested meditation frequencies, foods, and crystals to support balance and reflection.

Bangladesh forms wage board amid garment workers protests

Bangladesh formed a new wage board Sunday to review garment workers’ pay as protests continued across industrial hubs near Dhaka, where police fired tear gas and grenades during clashes. Workers demand over 30,000 taka monthly, up from 13,000, citing inflation and higher living costs. The sector employs millions and is the country’s main export earner.

Kandice Gunter, woman who recently moved to Casper, disappears after failing to pick up her 2 kids

Casper police are searching for Kandice Gunter, 30, who disappeared with her 2016 GMC Canyon after failing to collect her children, aged six and nine, from the Boys & Girls Club, a highly unusual absence, her sister says. Last seen October 29 in Natrona County, her phone last pinged near Highway 387. Police seek tips.

H-1B curbs could hurt US healthcare, technology and education sectors, warns Indian diaspora group

Indiaspora warned that proposed restrictions on H-1B workers and other foreign professionals could weaken the US economy and worsen labor shortages, urging political leaders across parties to reject anti-Indian rhetoric. It said Indian-origin talent supports healthcare, technology and education, and cited high fees, tighter H-1B selection, and limits on OPT, H-4 work permits and grace periods.

Karthi describes Suriya-Jyotika's love as over-the-top, jokes about getting bashed over it

At Scene’s pre-release event, Karthi joked Suriya and Jyotika’s romance and vow renewal had left couples facing comparisons—and missing dinner—though he called it beautiful. Suriya thanked Jyotika for guiding him and supporting him. They renewed vows in Scotland after 20 years; his recent hits Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons revived Suriya’s box-office fortunes.

BJP hits out at INDIA bloc over anti-CEC rally, calls it a 'calculated conspiracy'

The BJP accused the Congress-led INDIA bloc of fomenting anarchy, harming traders and insulting Sikh sentiments by holding its Ramlila Maidan rally on the anniversary of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. JP Nadda said the march threatened small businesses; Rahul Gandhi countered that BJP had forcibly closed shops in Connaught Place, while Pawan Khera challenged claims that demonstrations hurt commerce.

Engineer put under temporary suspension over power outage during VP's Madurai temple visit

Temple administrators suspended a junior engineer after a two-minute blackout during Vice President C P Radhakrishnan’s visit, citing negligence and allowing 15 days for an explanation. The blackout occurred as he addressed journalists; officials blamed a substation glitch during the switch to generator power, following a similar outage at the temple the previous day.

Samreen Kaur hits back at trolls accusing her of dating Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh for fame

Samreen Kaur has condemned ongoing criticism of her relationship with cricketer Arshdeep Singh, rejecting claims she is dating him for fame and affirming her independence. Arshdeep backed her, urging critics to stop judging them. The couple went public on Instagram in July 2026 and have faced online scrutiny over public affection and Arshdeep’s airport bag-carrying.

Heidi Klum dons her most horrifying Halloween look ever in 8-foot-tall severed hand costume

Heidi Klum stunned fans at her 25th annual Halloween party as an eight-foot, bloodied severed hand, a 2026 look many called her most unexpected yet. The costume, created by special-effects artist Mike Marino after a year’s planning, took six hours to wear; Klum hid inside its palm, with her legs forming fingers, in Manhattan.

Feng Shui explains why sleeping with your feet toward the door is considered inauspicious

Feng Shui advises placing your bed diagonally across from the door, where you can see the entrance without lying directly in its path, with a wall behind the headboard. Avoid the “coffin position,” overhead beams or heavy artwork, and mirrors facing the bed, which tradition says can disrupt chi and sleep. These are cultural beliefs, not scientifically proven advice.

Railway minister flags off inaugural Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express; its special train is due at Mumbai’s CSMT at 6:15am Monday. Regular services begin November 2, running six days weekly and stopping at eight stations. The 16-coach rake includes eight motor and four trailer coaches, supporting improved Karnataka–Maharashtra connectivity.

Keralam showed path of women-led development to country: Union Mos Meghwal

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said Kerala has shown India the path to women-led development, citing the High Court’s legacy during its platinum jubilee celebrations in Kochi. Chief Justice Soumen Sen cited pioneers Anna Chandy and M. Fathima Beevi, and K.G. Balakrishnan’s elevation as Chief Justice of India, as milestones advancing representation, equality and merit throughout the judiciary.

Police unable to determine who killed Quinton Baker's son, late football player or officer

Las Vegas police cannot determine whether former college football player Quinton Baker or an officer fired the bullet that killed his three-year-old son, Kentre, during a February standoff; both died in the gunfire. Body-camera footage shows Baker approaching officers armed and holding the child. The confrontation followed a domestic dispute; Baker had played at Western Kentucky and Portland State.

Obsession star Inde Navarrette skewers Shane Gillis' sexist joke in SNL monologue

Actor Inde Navarrette mocked Shane Gillis’s gym-outfit joke during her SNL debut, responding to backlash over his remarks by saying she wears a “little w***e outfit” to work out while promoting her upcoming Marvel role as Rogue. She introduced her boyfriend theatrically taped and gagged, referencing horror film *Obsession*, now streaming uncut in India on JioHotstar, about a wish-gone-wrong romance.

Delhi-Gurugram border clogged as Capital's BS-VI curbs take effect

Delhi’s winter pollution curbs caused kilometre-long snarls on NH-48 at the Gurugram border Sunday, as non-Delhi petrol and diesel vehicles below BS-VI were barred from entering the capital. Effective November 1 through January 31, the ban exempts CNG, electric and BS-VI vehicles and covers light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, aiming to improve air quality.

Meghalaya minister resigns days after 11 of 12 party MLAs join BJP, CM Sangma's party

Meghalaya minister Metbah Lyngdoh resigned from the Cabinet after 11 of the UDP’s 12 legislators defected to the BJP and NPP, leaving him its sole MLA and deepening the party’s crisis. He said his decision was voluntary; the UDP’s committee will decide its next steps. The party won 12 seats in 2023 amid leadership tensions.

North Korea tests cluster bomb warhead as tensions with South Korea remain high

North Korea tested a cluster-bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles Saturday, saying it assessed combat suitability and destructive power across a 12-to-13-hectare area, as tensions with South Korea intensify. Seoul and Washington monitored the launch, which follows other weapons trials and comes amid denuclearisation calls; U.S. President Donald Trump remains open to talks with Pyongyang.

Pushpa director Sukumar's wife says he put in countless hours for his reunion with Ram Charan

Ram Charan and Sukumar’s collaboration, tentatively titled RC 17, launched with a puja ceremony in Hyderabad, where Chiranjeevi gave the first clap. Sukumar’s wife Tabitha celebrated the project, praising the work behind it and sharing his “You can imagine” response. Mythri Movie Makers, T-Series and Sukumar Writings are producing the film, eight years after Rangasthalam.

Ahoi Ashtami 2026: Date, auspicious puja time, fasting rules and the significance of the festival

Ahoi Ashtami 2026 falls on Sunday, November 1, when mothers fast and worship Goddess Ahoi, praying for their children’s health and longevity. The fast ends after sighting stars, though some families wait for the moon; check Panchang timings, as they vary. Observed on Krishna Paksha Ashtami, eight days before Diwali, the festival’s month differs across calendars.

UK announces 2027 visa changes for skilled workers, international graduates

The UK plans 2027 reforms to attract skilled talent, lowering Skilled Worker salary thresholds to the 25th percentile and expanding the High Potential Individual visa to graduates from 150 top universities. Eligible graduates may receive two-year Graduate visas, while displaced sponsored workers could get up to six months to find sponsors. A Budget 2026 announcement leaves implementation details pending.

Hrithik Roshan's beautiful birthday message for Saba Azad is about choosing love over convenience

Hrithik Roshan celebrated girlfriend Saba Azad’s birthday with Instagram photos and a heartfelt message, saying he would choose a winding journey with her over a direct route because even delays become adventures together. The post included an ice-cream moment and a photo of Saba with his sons; the couple went public with their relationship in 2022.

Boulder Police say 2 people shot in the area of 7th and Marine streets; hunt on for suspect

Several Halloween-night shootings were reported across the United States, including Birmingham, Newark and Boulder. Birmingham authorities said nine people were shot, one fatally, with one critical and seven stable. Boulder police reported two people shot and said the suspect remained at large; Newark police also investigated a shooting. Birmingham’s incident followed the Magic City Classic football game.

Underwater pool lighting under scanner after German pilot, Slovak manager die in Bengaluru pool

Investigators are examining whether a failed switch-mode power supply or faulty wiring leaked electricity from underwater pool lights, killing two guests at Bengaluru’s Conrad hotel and injuring two rescuers. The Electrical Inspectorate is checking the installation and whether earth-leakage breakers worked; police registered a negligence case against hotel management. A similar Bengaluru pool electrocution occurred in 2023.

Woman found dead in Faridabad hotel room, man who accompanied her missing

A 35-year-old woman was found dead in a Faridabad hotel room, while the man who checked in with her is missing, police said; officers are searching for him, and her cause of death awaits post-mortem. Chandni, from Bihar, arrived Saturday with Shekhar at an OYO on Mathura Road; staff found her late that night.

Royal Enfield bikes, tractors among prizes in MP govt's quiz outreach for students, farmers

Madhya Pradesh awarded tractors, Royal Enfield motorcycles and e-scooters worth ₹6.5 crore to 165 farmers, while 102 students will receive ₹1 lakh each, through quizzes marking the 2026 Farmers Welfare Year. Covering farm schemes and Krishna heritage, the contests aim to raise awareness, though Congress says prizes cannot replace action on fertiliser, prices and crop-loss compensation.