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November 3, 2026 12:37 PM

Odisha experiences light rain as cyclone Murasu makes landfall in neighbouring Andhra

Odisha's southern districts witnessed light rainfall as severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall on the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh coast early on Tuesday, even as the state government asked all collectors in the region to remain prepared to handle...

November 3, 2026 12:27 PM

Explained: How pumped storage hydropower can support India’s clean energy transition

India’s expansion of solar and wind power is increasing the need for electricity storage. Solar generation depends on sunlight, while wind output varies with weather conditions. Their production does not always coincide with the hours when consumer...

November 3, 2026 12:25 PM

Kashi Vishwanath temple to remain open on Dhanteras, Diwali

The doors of the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple will remain open for devotees on Diwali and Dhanteras, and online ticket booking for darshan will also continue, a temple official said on Tuesday. However, all ticket categories will remain suspended af...

November 3, 2026 12:09 PM

Rajasthan: Polling for the third phase of panchayat elections begin

Polling for the third phase of Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj elections began on Tuesday, with around 1.07 crore voters eligible to elect members of zila parishads and panchayat samitis. Voting began at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm at 11,869 polling...

November 3, 2026 11:41 AM

Adityanath calls Deepotsav a symbol of social unity

As Uttar Pradesh decks up for the upcoming Deepotsav celebrations, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday described the festival as a symbol of social unity, shared faith and culture that brings people together. Taking to X, Adityanath said the D...

November 3, 2026 11:42 AM

Nearly 8.4 million ticket requests received for India and Pakistan’s 2027 ODI World Cup clash

Nearly 8.4 million ticket applications have been received for India and Pakistan's group-stage clash at next year's Men's ODI Cricket World Cup, organisers said on Monday. The rivals are set to clash in Johannesburg at The Wanderers on October 10, 2...

November 3, 2026 11:37 AM

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell announces retirement from international cricket

Swashbuckling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday after his hopes of a farewell match on home soil had been dashed by Australia's focus on youth in their short-format selections. One of the most t...

November 3, 2026 11:28 AM

Centre proposes expansion of import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed expanding the network of authorised import gateways for drugs, medical devices and cosmetics by adding several Inland Container Depots (ICDs), a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and an internati...

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 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...