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Supreme Court lifts firecracker ban for Deepavali in Delhi-NCR

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 2, 2026) permitted the bursting of certified green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). The court allowed bursting of these crackers between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. on November 7 and November 8, 2026 during Deepavali.

Heavy rain lashes Konaseema as cyclone Murasu nears Andhra coast

Cyclone Murasu is expected to cross south Andhra Pradesh overnight, bringing winds up to 120 kmph. Extremely heavy rain is forecast for coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema on November 2–3, and Telangana on November 3. The Odisha government on Monday (November 2, 2026) expedited the evacuation of people from vulnerable areas after Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, officials said. A total of eleven flights arriving and departing from Chennai airport and Ten IndiGo flights scheduled from Gannavaram Airport today (November 2, 2026) have been cancelled due to Cyclone Murasu on Monday (November 2, 2026).

Don’t travel by air, says Supreme Court; refuses urgent listing of plea alleging 700% hike in airfares

Don’t travel by air, the Supreme Court told a petitioner on Monday (November 2, 2026) while refusing urgent listing of a plea alleging nearly 700% increase in airfares. An advocate mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and Aparesh Kumar Singh.

Government notifies grievance redressal rules under VB-G RAM G Act; fixes 15-day deadline

The Centre has notified rules for grievance redressal under the VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, mandating that complaints related to the implementation of the rural employment scheme be resolved within 15 days and providing for their escalation if they remain pending beyond the prescribed period.

Madras High Court permits Vaiko to oppose Vedanta’s plea for ‘green copper’ plant at Thoothukudi Sterlite premises

The Madras High Court has permitted Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko to implead as one of the respondents to a writ petition filed by Vedanta Limited challenging Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board’s (TNPCB) refusal to grant permission for a ‘green copper’ plant on the defunct Sterlite copper plant premises in Thoothukudi.

SC disposes of Ram Temple embezzlement petitions after Uttar Pradesh says charge sheet filed

The Supreme Court on Monday (November 2, 2026) closed multiple pleas seeking Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Ram Temple donations’ embezzlement case after the State of Uttar Pradesh informed it that a charge sheet has already been filed by its Special Investigation Team (SIT).

BMC takes down actor Dia Mirza’s pollution-free Deepavali video after BJP leader’s objection

A civic campaign on eco-friendly Diwali has sparked a controversy after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) selectively pulled down a video message by actor Dia Mirza from its social media handles following objections from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam.

Ramlila Maidan rally: FIR registered over graffiti on police vehicle

Police have registered an FIR in connection with alleged graffiti on a police vehicle during the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi, an official said on Monday (November 2, 2026).The FIR was registered at Kamla Market police station under sections of the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, they said.

Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in Andhra Pradesh

The landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ commenced at 1 a.m. on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) near Ongole, with the observed maximum sustained wind speed of 110 kmph to 120 kmph at the landfall point. As of 3 a.m., the inner spiral band in the northern sector has touched land, and the wall cloud region is also entering land, according to the official bulletin from the India Meteorological Department.

Many U.K. social care migrant workers to get PR in five years under softer immigration overhaul

Foreign social and home care workers, who arrived in the U.K. before May 2025, will be able to normally settle (become permanent residents) in five years, rather than in 15 years, as was first proposed in the British government’s ‘earned settlement’ scheme announced in November 2025. Those earning more than £50,271 per annum, doctors, nurses and teachers will be able to settle in five years, while those earning more than £1,25,140 per annum could settle in three years, as was proposed in the November 2025 draft rules.

Foreigners’ registration offices in all State Capitals by 2027: MHA

The Union government plans to establish Foreigners Regional Registration Offices (FRROs) in all State capitals by 2027, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Monday (November 2, 2026). Since 2025, five new FRROs have been established, including two this year. The move is part of a wider effort to strengthen the institutional framework for managing foreign nationals visiting India.

In first high-level visit after new government’s arrival, Foreign Secretary Misri to visit Nepal on November 4-5

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will pay a two-day visit to Kathmandu on November 4 and 5, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Monday (November 2, 2026). This will be the first visit by Mr. Misri to Nepal since Prime Minister Balendra Shah took charge in March this year following the election that was conducted under an interim government. A visit to India by Mr. Shah is understandably part of the agenda that will be discussed when Mr. Misri meets officials in Kathmandu.

Rubio meets Venezuelan counterpart as U.S. presses for progress on election preparations

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Venezuelan counterpart in Washington on Monday (November 2, 2026) as the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to press the interim government and opposition groups to make quick progress on preparations for elections that could be held next year.

Nobody has the guts, says HDK, dares police to take action against him

A day after the Bengaluru City Police alleged that the ‘sting’ video targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was exchanged at his residence in Delhi, Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday (November 2, 2026) dared the police to take action against him while refuting the claim.

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell calls time on international career

Explosive batsman Glenn Maxwell announced his international retirement Tuesday after being overlooked for Australia’s upcoming Twenty20 series against England. The mercurial 38-year-old, who had not played a Test since 2017, called time on his one-day career last year but kept the door open for T20s.