Tripura Police have arrested eight people within 24 hours following an alleged mob attack on Border Security Force (BSF) personnel at Ashabari in Sepahijala district. The November 2 incident reportedly occurred during a border operation against suspected smuggling activities. Three BSF personnel were reported injured, while the attackers allegedly attempted to snatch a service weapon.
A mild earthquake measuring 3.1 magnitude struck Kishtwar district late Monday night, November 2. The tremor was recorded at a depth of five kilometres, with no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposed Northern Bullet Train Corridor connecting Delhi to Guwahati via Siliguri. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed the development, saying the journey could take less than eight hours.
The Supreme Court of India has refused an urgent hearing on a plea seeking restrictions on sharply rising domestic airfares during the festive season. The development comes after a petitioner alleged that ticket prices on certain routes had surged by nearly 700%, raising concerns over passenger affordability and airline pricing practices.
Thousands of opposition supporters gathered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on November 1 as the Congress-led INDIA bloc launched its 'Chalo Dilli' mobilisation against alleged irregularities in voter-list revisions, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 166 in October 2026, marking its lowest October pollution level in eight years, according to data released by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The capital also recorded 220 days of Good to Moderate air quality between January and October, indicating an improvement compared with most of the previous years.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has appealed to Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan. The traders’ body warned that traffic restrictions and reduced customer access during the festive shopping season could put approximately ₹10,000 crore in business at risk.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed messaging platforms that use Indian mobile numbers to implement SIM-binding requirements by December 31, 2026. From January 1, 2027, users may need to keep the active SIM linked to their messaging account in the same device to continue using the service. The move aims to curb cyber fraud, impersonation and the misuse of Indian mobile numbers.
Advance bookings for the upcoming film Ramayana have sparked discussion over cinema ticket prices, with premium IMAX 3D recliner seats at PVR ICON in Lower Parel, Mumbai, reportedly priced at ₹3,170 for select shows. The high rates have put the spotlight on the growing cost of premium movie-going experiences.
Economist and political commentator Parakala Prabhakar, husband of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is set to participate in an anti-SIR protest on October 23. The demonstration will demand action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the restoration of eligible voters’ names deleted from electoral rolls.
Jio Platforms’ much-anticipated IPO witnessed an extraordinary opening on October 21, attracting bids worth more than ₹22,000 crore within the first two hours. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) led the initial rush, while retail investor participation remained comparatively slow.
The State Bank of India (SBI) has reported a cybersecurity incident after identifying 3,897 customer records containing personal information among approximately 3.75 lakh records examined on the dark web. The bank says its core operations remain unaffected, while an independent cybersecurity agency investigates the incident.
