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November 3, 2026 11:26 AM

NSA Ajit Doval visits Vietnam, discusses security and intelligence cooperation

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with senior Vietnamese leaders during an official visit to Hanoi on November 1-2, reviewing security cooperation and progress under the India–Vietnam Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Acc...

November 3, 2026 11:11 AM

Stock markets extend rally in early trade; Sensex jumps 615 points

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued their winning run in early trade on Tuesday amid a sharp correction in crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 614.66 points to 76,301.63 in early trade. The 50-share NSE...

November 3, 2026 9:55 AM

Cyclone Murasu: Heavy rain lashes TN; schools in Cuddalore closed

Schools across Cuddalore in Tamil Nadu have been declared closed on Tuesday following heavy rainfall triggered by Cyclone Murasu, which has made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast. The Cuddalore District Collector issued the holiday order as th...

November 3, 2026 9:52 AM

Dubai celebrates Diwali with the Global Community, Diplomats from 18 countries join the Indian Consulate in festivities

Diwali celebrations have already begun in Dubai - with the Indian community coming together and marking the festivity through a number of events. The Consulate General of India in Dubai, in collaboration with FOI Events, organised a global Diwali cel...

November 3, 2026 9:51 AM

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

The Indian Navy rescued all 20 crew members of the hijacked fishing vessel Azini in an operation lasting more than 48 hours off the coast of Somalia, with no casualties or injuries, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Tuesday. Defence Minister Raj...

November 3, 2026 9:45 AM

Cyclone Murasu crosses Andhra coast near Ongole with winds up to 120 kmph, heavy rain likely

Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole in the early hours of Tuesday, bringing strong winds of 100–110 kmph, gusting up to 120 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. In a post on X, the IMD s...

November 3, 2026 1:36 AM

“Huge honour for India,” says Rijiju as Bhutan dedicates Stupa 76 to PM Modi

Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday expressed gratitude towards Bhutan after the King of Bhutan dedicated Stupa number 76 to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rijiju represented India at the ceremony for raising and consecrating 108 S...

November 3, 2026 1:12 AM

Unbeaten India register fifth successive win in Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, set up semi-final clash against Korea

The Indian Men's Hockey Team completed an unbeaten league-stage run at the Hero Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026 on Monday with an 8-0 win over Korea – their fifth in a row – at the Olympian Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar. Dilpreet S...

November 3, 2026 12:58 AM

Govt working on a booster shot for biopharma startups

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday held a discussion with India’s biopharma and biotechnology startups on key challenges and ways to unlock new opportunities for growth in the sector. The minister indicated that the government i...

November 3, 2026 12:47 AM

INS Sudarshini Returns to Kochi After Completing 22,000-Nautical-Mile Lokayan 26 Expedition

The Indian Navy accorded a ceremonial welcome to INS Sudarshini on its return to Kochi on 02 Nov, following the successful completion of Lokayan 26, a ten-month transoceanic sailing expedition spanning over 22,000 nautical miles across the oceans. T...