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PM Modi launches Pune Metro projects, says India’s metro network increased from 248 km to 1,200 km in 12 years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) said India’s operational metro network, which covered 248 km before 2014, now covers 1,200 km, and stressed that better urban infrastructure would accelerate the country’s economic growth.

Demonstrations generate ‘protest economy’, Supreme Court tells Delhi traders

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) remarked to Delhi traders that protests are not entirely hostile to business, pointing out that there is also “protest economy” that generates brisk earnings for enterprising hawkers and vendors at demonstration sites.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed sympathy for the right to livelihood of the small traders, hawkers, push cart vendors, noting that their right competed with the right to expression of the protestors. The court said there was a need for balance. “Right to protest is constitutionally recognised. Right to trade is also. By ‘trade’ we do not mean commercial establishments, but those who do it as the sole source of livelihood, like the daily wagers, the subjiwala, etc. Where can they go?” Chief Justice Kant observed.

Indian Navy rescues hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia, frees all 20 crew members

The Indian Navy has successfully rescued a hijacked fishing vessel, Azini, from armed pirates off the northeastern coast of Somalia in an operation lasting over 48 hours, ensuring the safe release of all 20 crew members without any casualties or injuries. According to Indian Navy, the fishing vessel was hijacked by an armed pirate group earlier last month and was suspected to be used as a ‘mother ship’ to launch further attacks on merchant vessels operating in the region, posing a significant threat to maritime security.

Severe cyclonic storm over south coastal Andhra weakens into cyclonic storm, says IMD

The Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Murasu’ over south coastal Andhra Pradesh weakened into a cyclonic storm at around 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) a 4 p.m. bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

The system moved north-northwestwards with a speed of 7 kmph until 2.30 p.m. and weakened into a cyclonic storm around the same time. It was centred at about 40 km west-northwest of Bapatla, 60 km north of Ongole, 80 km southwest of Vijayawada, 120 km north of Kavali and 110 km west of Machilipatnam. The eye of the severe cyclonic storm Murasu, which has battered several parts of Andhra Pradesh with torrential rains, has crossed the coast at 5.30 a.m. on Tuesday (November 3, 2026), and the rear end of the weather system continues to make landfall, a Met Department official.

Centre proposes 10 new import gateways for drugs, medical devices

The Union Health Ministry has proposed expanding the network of authorised entry points for the import of drugs, medical devices and cosmetics into India, adding 10 inland container depots (ICDs), a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and an international airport to the existing list of notified locations. The proposed amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, is aimed at easing import operations, reducing inland transportation distances and improving the movement of healthcare products across the country.

Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Donald Trump’s life

Iran unveiled a massive billboard and banners pledging to kill U.S. President Donald Trump across Tehran on Tuesday (November 3, 2026), bringing to a new level the official rhetoric displayed in the capital. “We will kill Trump”, read the billboard towering over the busy Enghelab Square in Tehran, which depicted the U.S. president behind bars with his head bowed.

Another billboard nearby showed Trump along with U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with bloodied faces and ragged suits against the background of worn-out Israeli and U.S. flags. Dozens of people gathered in the square waving red flags and carrying banners reading: “There will be blood” while calling for revenge for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks on February 28, triggering the Middle East war.

Bombay HC asks BMC to re-upload Dia Mirza’s firecracker appeal, says ‘deeply pained’ by controversy

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) expressed its “deep pain and displeasure” over the controversy surrounding actor Dia Mirza’s video for the BMC’s eco-friendly, firecracker-free Deepavali campaign and asked the civic body to re-upload her clip.

A bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale, taking suo motu (on its own) note of the issue, said it was anguished by the “petty mindset” of certain persons, especially those who are representatives of the common man. It was “most unfortunate” that such a colour was given to a video made to spread awareness about the environment and air and noise pollution, the court said. No person can question as to why a certain celebrity was chosen by the authorities to spread awareness, it stated.

Polling stations for U.S. midterm election begin closing

Polls began closing Tuesday (November 3, 2026) in U.S. midterms, with Democrats poised to seize the House and potentially the Senate, threatening to shatter Donald Trump’s grip on Washington and curtail his power for the rest of his presidency. The election amounts to a nationwide judgment on Mr. Trump at a time when the mood is turning sharply against Republicans over soaring living costs and the war against Iran.

Trump says U.S. cutting $3.8 billion annual security assistance to Israel

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that Washington is ending a 10-year security assistance accord with Israel that allowed $3.8 billion in annual assistance to its ally until 2028. Mr. Trump said Israel was “fine” with him ending the assistance, which began in 2019 and was signed under his predecessor, Barack Obama, three years earlier.

No action against voters seeking re-enrolment through Form 6: ECI

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday (November 2, 2026) said no action would be taken against voters merely because they had been included in a previous electoral roll and then submitted Form 6 — meant for new voters — during the special intensive revision (SIR) process or afterwards, provided they were not already enrolled in another Parliamentary or Assembly constituency.

Welfare payments will be based on voter IDs, not Aadhaar, says Panchayati Raj Minister

Voter identity cards, along with biometric authentication, will be the basis for identifying beneficiaries and processing payments for welfare schemes within the ambit of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, Union Minister for Panchayati Raj and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan Singh, alias Lallan Singh, reiterated on Tuesday (November 3, 2026).Air India eyes more widebodies, cost cuts under new CEO

Air India is seeking to expand its widebody fleet while cutting costs and working toward profitability “as soon as possible,” CEO Tewolde Gebremariam said. “We want to increase our widebody order. Our network and strategy demand more widebodies,” Mr. Gebremariam said in his first public appearance since taking charge at the airline last month. He was speaking at the Aviation India Summit 2026.

Jantar Mantar is a road, not a site, says Delhi Police chief

The Delhi Police Commissioner submitted in the Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 3, 2026) that Jantar Mantar is not a “site” but a “public road”. He said no one can insist on a fundamental right to protest at a particular place and the State can shift venues of protest to other locations.

Delhi SIR: Aadhaar alone not enough, BLOs asked to seek ‘citizenship proof’ from voters

Electors who submitted only Aadhaar cards in response to notices issued for “no mapping” during the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi are facing another round of scrutiny, with booth-level officers (BLOs) across constituencies in the national capital being asked to collect additional documents as proof of citizenship.