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India's manufacturing sector activity growth eases in October on softer rise in output, new orders
The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 54.7 in October from 55.1 in September. Still, it remained above its long-run average and comfortably above the neutral mark of 50.0
2 Nov 2026
'So-called PM 3.0' needs to worry about PM2.5: Congress’ dig over Delhi air quality
Jairam Ramesh of Congress said the National Clean Air Programme focuses heavily on PM10, but it is the finer particulate matter PM2.5 that is the real killer as far as public health is concerned
2 Nov 2026
Raids on Power TV boss Rakesh Shetty’s residence, office in Bengaluru in Siddaramaiah sting video case
Rakesh Shetty is a key suspect in the case and, along with expelled Congress leader Kripa Alva, is accused of being involved in the creation of the allegedly fabricated video
2 Nov 2026
Supreme Court gives no relief to former T.N. Minister Nehru in cash-for-jobs scam case
The Bench however said the former Minister was entitled to raise all points in his defence and in accordance with law during future proceedings before the court
2 Nov 2026
'Act responsibly': Taliban urges US over planned deportation of Afghan immigrants
2 Nov 2026
Virginia wildlife centre's eagle aviary plan sparks $700,000 legal battle
2 Nov 2026
Ajit Ranade: Why India shouldn't abandon capital gains tax for the sake of the rupee
Tax concessions can’t be knee-jerk reactions. Such a move raises several questions while offering no assurance of protection for the rupee. Here's what would help instead.
2 Nov 2026
CCTV footage puts probe into Adoor police station attack in Keralam back on track
Youth Congress leader Fenni Ninan is among those likely to be named as accused, while Sreenadevi Kunjamma, a member of Pathanamthitta district panchayat accused of trespassing into the police station and confronting a person in the lock-up, may also be arraigned
2 Nov 2026
Prince Harry donates £1.1 million to help UK youth hit by knife crime
2 Nov 2026
California teen wins $10,000 for system that controls computers using tongue movements and blinks
Hollie Tang, a talented student from Wilson High School, has innovatively developed a system named Tonguage, designed to empower individuals with disabilities. This groundbreaking technology enables users to navigate devices through tongue movements and eye blinks. Winning the top scholarship at…
2 Nov 2026
Madhya Pradesh Police inspector mowed down by truck carrying illicit liquor in Dewas
Another police officer said that the truck driver and staff fled the scene after leaving the truck at some distance following the incident, and a search is underway for them
2 Nov 2026
Cyclone Murasu impact: Over 20 flights cancelled at Andhra Pradesh, Chennai airports; IndiGo issues advisory
As many as 10 IndiGo flights scheduled to operate from Gannavaram Airport, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, were cancelled, Airport Authorities said.
2 Nov 2026