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PM Modi cites World Bank report to highlight ‘historic’ fall in India’s extreme poverty

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has applauded a World Bank report that said that India has recorded one of the fastest poverty declines in the world. In a post on Instagram featuring the inspiring and energetic song ‘Thaan Liya’ from the Bollywood movie ‘Dasvi’ as background music, Mr. Modi highlighted that the “historic” drop in poverty represents a generational surge in opportunities.

GST mop-up grows 23% to over ₹2.31 lakh cr. in October

Gross GST collections increased 23% to over ₹2.31 lakh crore in October, driven by strong mop-up from domestic activities and imports, according to government data released on Sunday (November 1, 2026). Gross GST collections from domestic sales rose 16% to over ₹1.59 lakh crore, and revenues from imports climbed 42% to ₹72,246 crore.

Commercial LPG prices hiked ₹10/cylinder; ATF hiked ₹1.37/litre

In the run-up to the festive season, oil-marketing companies increased prices of the commercial variant of the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by nearly about ₹10 per cylinder across the country on Sunday (November 1, 2026). Further, prices of the 5 kg free-trade LPG (FTL) refill – primarily catering to migrant workers – increased by nearly ₹2.5 per cylinder.

Israeli protesters demand opposition ally with Arab parties to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds of Israelis took to the streets on Saturday (October 31, 2026) to urge the opposition to ally with Arab parties to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has gone on the offensive against the minority group’s leaders. Arab-majority parties made major gains in Tuesday’s election, fuelled by anger over rhetoric targeting the community from Mr. Netanyahu’s hard-right government, but opposition chief Gadi Eisenkot has not decided whether to seek a coalition with them.

President Trump says U.S. still has ‘one or two targets’ in Iran

President Donald Trump said on Saturday (October 31, 2026) that the United States has knocked out much of Iran’s military but still has to “take care of” one or two targets, as Tehran warned of reprisals if attacked. Mr. Trump maintained that negotiations with Iran to end the war, which was started by the United States and Israel in February, were “going fine but you know they’re not very reliable.”

Cyclone Murasu: Orange alert in six Telangana districts, yellow alert in five; holiday announced for schools, colleges in T.N., A.P. districts

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday (November 1, 2026) intensified into a cyclone named “Murasu”, which means war drum. The latest storm is set to make landfall on the morning of November 3 between Nellore and Narsapur in Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds of 100-110 kmph, gusting to 120 kmph, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Chennai and Tiruvallur District Collectors have announced that schools and colleges in the districts will be closed on Monday (November 2, 2026) due a heavy rains. An orange alert was announced in six Telangana districts and a yellow alert in five districts in Telangana for Monday.

Gyanesh Kumar will go to jail: Rahul Gandhi

Accusing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar of committing “treason” by stealing the voice of citizens, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, said Mr. Kumar would be removed from office and would go to jail. Mr. Gandhi was speaking at the INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan, which saw participation from across the country, with crowds spilling beyond the ground’s boundaries and marching with drums and waving flags.

CJI to HCs: Why make litigants rush to Supreme Court for early hearings

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Sunday (November 1, 2026) flagged a “growing tendency” among litigants to approach the Supreme Court with requests to speed up justice delivery in State High Courtsn. “We are witnessing a growing tendency of litigants approaching the Supreme Court requesting directions for urgent listing or early hearing of matters pending before the High Courts,” Chief Justice Kant said in an address at the Kerala High Court.

India plans next-generation stealth destroyers to counter growing maritime threats

The government has given a major push to the Indian Navy’s next-generation destroyer programme amid the growing maritime security challenges posed by China and Pakistan, both of which are strengthening their own underwater warfare capabilities. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has recently accorded in-principle approval to the futuristic warships under Project 18A.

Canada PM Carney says he had good conversation with Trump on trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said ​on Sunday (November 1, 2026) he had a ‌good conversation with U.S. President Donald ​Trump on the ⁠future of trade between the two countries, which have been embroiled in ‌a trade war. Mr. Carney said on the social ‌media site X that ‌their ⁠exchange “builds on recent constructive ⁠discussions on the outlines of a mutually beneficial trade deal” that would create ​jobs, improve affordability, ‌and fully respect Canada’s languages, culture, and sovereignty.

Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result

The head of Israel’s Central Elections Committee said on Sunday (November 1, 2026) that an ongoing investigation into alleged foreign funding in the country’s recent vote would not call into question its result, noting that so far “suspicions remain suspicions”.

Asian Champions Trophy: Harmanpreet’s hat-trick helps India down Malaysia

It was expected to be India’s toughest test of the tournament and the match between the two highest-ranked sides in the competition lived up to its billing. Malaysia tested the host before India prevailed 4-2 to remain the only unbeaten side at the Asian Champions Trophy in Jalandhar on Sunday (November 1, 2026).

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express flagged off by Railway Minister

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday (November 1) flagged off the Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express, introducing a new overnight rail service connecting two of the country’s major economic centres. The new service will connect Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT), Bengaluru, with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, passing through important stations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

Cyclone ‘Murasu’ forms over Bay of Bengal, southern Odisha on high alert

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday (November 1, 2026) intensified into cyclonic storm ‘Murasu’, prompting the Odisha government to step up preparedness in the southern region of the State, officials said. In its latest bulletin, the IMD said cyclone ‘Murasu’ has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3.