India

A global study published in *Science* reveals that agricultural drones are transforming farming worldwide, spreading rapidly from East Asia to the US. Used for spraying, seeding, and monitoring, drones boost efficiency and safety but risk displacing workers and causing environmental concerns

The Supreme Court will hear the stray dogs case on November 3, requiring chief secretaries of all states and Union Territories—except West Bengal and Telangana—to appear in person for failing to file compliance affidavits on implementing Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules

Himachal Pradesh’s snow leopard population has risen to 83 from 51 in 2021, according to a new survey by the Wildlife Wing and NCF. The highest densities were found in Spiti and Pin valleys, with rare species also documented.

Renowned nephrologist Dr. H. Sudarshan Ballal warned that chronic kidney disease is rising rapidly in India due to diabetes, hypertension, and environmental factors. He urged preventive healthcare, affordability reforms, and AI-driven innovations to avert a potential nationwide kidney disease epidemic

Weekly horoscope: Know your astrological predictions for this week from Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2025. May the week bring you good omens

ISRO will launch its 4,410 kg communication satellite CMS-03, the heaviest to be lifted from Indian soil, onboard the LVM3-M5 rocket from Sriharikota on Sunday. The ‘Bahubali’ launcher will place the satellite in geosynchronous transfer orbit to enhance communication services.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address rallies in Ara and Nawada and lead a mega roadshow in Patna on Sunday ahead of Bihar Assembly elections. Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi will also campaign in the state for their respective alliances.

Delhi’s air quality plunged to ‘severe’ levels on Sunday, with AQI breaching 400 in several areas and a thick layer of smog reducing visibility. Calm winds and high humidity worsened pollution, while experts warned of further deterioration ahead.

Maisram Stars FC secured a dominant 15-0 victory over BHEL in the TFA B-Division Shivkumar Lal Football League at Gymkhana Ground. In another match, Shastri FC defeated Feelkhana FC 4-2 with Austin, Aryan Roy, and Aditya scoring for the winners

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) congratulated the under-19 men’s team for winning the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, the first-ever championship victory in the tournament's history. The HCA announced cash rewards of Rs. 2,00,000 for players and Rs. 1,50,000 for support staff

Jamshedpur FC secured a 2-0 victory over Inter Kashi in their final Group B match of the AIFF Super Cup 2025-26. Raphaël Messi Bouli scored in the 37th minute, while Manvir Singh sealed the win in the 81st minute

GM Pranav V, GM Pranesh M, and GM Surya Shekhar Ganguly began their FIDE World Cup 2025 campaigns with comfortable wins, while Divya Deshmukh’s spirited fight fell short against GM Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis. Local favorite Mendonca also drew his match

Alankrith Rapole’s unbeaten 58* led Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Punjab in the final of the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Despite a strong five-wicket haul by Ishan Sood, Punjab was restricted to just 111 runs

Akash Vashisht's brilliant 114* helped Himachal Pradesh recover from 115/5 to finish the first day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match against Hyderabad at 293/7 in 90 overs. Vashisht is still at the crease with Vipin Sharma

India and South Africa will face off in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final. Both teams have overcome significant challenges, with key performances from Jemimah Rodrigues and Laura Wolvaardt, aiming for a historic victory in Navi Mumbai

Sunidhi Chauhan will perform at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final in Navi Mumbai, with a medley of her hits, a special-effects show, and a drone display. She will also sing the Indian national anthem before the match

India’s young boxers made history at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, winning a total of seven medals, including four golds. Minister Kiren Rijiju and BFI President Ajay Singh lauded their achievement, highlighting India’s growing sporting strength

According to RBI data, Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes worth Rs 5,817 crore remain in circulation. Since their withdrawal announcement in May 2023, 98.37 per cent of the notes have been returned. The Rs 2,000 notes continue to be legal tender, the RBI clarified.

A woman arriving from Colombo was caught at Mumbai airport with 4.7 kg of cocaine worth Rs 47 crore hidden in coffee packets. The DRI arrested four others linked to the smuggling network and launched a probe into the transnational syndicate

Surrendered Maoist leader Mallojula Venugopal Rao alias Bhupathi has urged active cadres to abandon armed struggle and join the mainstream, calling the path of violence a “failure.” He and co-leader Rupesh have offered to help those willing to surrender

In a rare decision, the Supreme Court quashed a POCSO conviction under Article 142, ruling that the relationship between the accused and the victim, now his wife, stemmed from love, not lust. The Court cited compassion, family stability, and justice

The Supreme Court said it does not want to pass any order that could strain India-Russia relations while hearing a custody case involving a Russian woman who fled to Moscow with her child, directing the MEA and Delhi Police to intensify efforts

Gross GST collection rose 4.6 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, driven by festive season demand despite rate cuts on 375 items. Domestic GST revenue grew 2 per cent, while imports contributed a 13 per cent surge in tax inflow

Adani Defence & Aerospace’s Kanpur Ammunition Complex has been awarded the SIDM Champion Award 2025 for excellence in design, manufacturing, and testing. Presented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the award underscores the company’s role in advancing India’s self-reliant defence ecosystem