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A major split has emerged within Tata Trusts as chairman Noel Tata and two trustees blocked Mehli Mistry’s reappointment, opposing three others who backed him. The standoff, seen as a power struggle, follows Ratan Tata’s death and raises governance concerns

Gold prices fell sharply by Rs 4,100 to Rs 1,21,800 per 10 grams in Delhi, slipping below the USD 4,000 mark globally as easing US-China tensions and ETF outflows reduced safe-haven demand. Silver also tumbled Rs 6,250 per kg

Amazon will slash 14,000 corporate roles as it increases spending on artificial intelligence. The move, announced by Senior VP Beth Galetti, is aimed at reducing bureaucracy and realigning resources to support the company’s biggest technology priorities

Flight and train operations across Andhra Pradesh were severely disrupted by Cyclone Montha on Tuesday. All 32 flights from Visakhapatnam Airport and several services from Vijayawada and Tirupati were cancelled, while 120 trains were suspended across the South Central Railway zone

Three people died and ten others were injured when a bus carrying labourers to a brick kiln in Jaipur’s Manoharpur area came in contact with a high-tension power line. The fire spread quickly after gas cylinders inside the bus exploded

A fire broke out in an Air India bus parked near Terminal 3 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. The bus, carrying no passengers, was quickly brought under control, and no injuries or casualties were reported

The National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research has invited research proposals to study archived deep-water sediment core samples from India’s Exclusive Economic Zone, aiming to boost marine geoscience collaboration, innovation, and data utilisation. Submissions close November 10 under set guidelines.

Pakistan’s ISI has launched a propaganda campaign using global influencers to malign India’s image after Operation Sindoor. Intelligence agencies say the ISI funds foreigners visiting India on tourist visas to create misleading videos, especially about poverty and Kashmir, amplifying Pakistan’s narrative.

OpenAI will provide ChatGPT Go free for one year to users in India who sign up during a promotional period starting November 4. The offer celebrates DevDay Exchange in Bengaluru and supports India’s fast-growing AI adoption and IndiaAI Mission

Cyclone Montha has intensified into a severe storm and is expected to make landfall near Kakinada on Tuesday night, bringing winds up to 110 kmph and heavy rain across Andhra’s coast. Over 1,400 villages may be affected as authorities activate relief measures.

In view of Cyclone ‘Montha’, South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC.

Amazon is reportedly set to lay off around 30,000 corporate employees starting Tuesday, marking its largest workforce reduction since the pandemic. The cuts, part of CEO Andy Jassy’s cost-cutting drive, will affect multiple divisions, including AWS, HR, and devices.

Former Minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao’s father, Tanneeru Satyanarayana Rao, passed away in Hyderabad on Tuesday due to age-related ailments. Prominent leaders, including KCR, KTR, and CM Revanth Reddy, offered condolences as BRS suspended its programmes.

Train services under the South Central Railway have been disrupted due to Cyclone Montha. The Secunderabad–Bhubaneswar Express scheduled for October 29 has been cancelled, while the SMVT Bengaluru–Hatia Express on October 28 will run on a diverted route.

The four-day Chhath Puja concluded on Tuesday with Usha Arghya, as devotees across India offered prayers to the rising sun. From Delhi to Patna and Varanasi, thousands participated in the sacred rituals, celebrating faith, purity, and gratitude.

US lawmakers from both parties have rallied to defend the India–US partnership through a series of bipartisan letters and resolutions, pressing the Trump administration for accountability over policies targeting Indian interests and urging cooperation amid ongoing trade and visa tensions.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings as Chhath Puja concluded with prayers to the rising sun on Tuesday. He wished that the blessings of Chhathi Maiya illuminate everyone’s lives as devotees across India and abroad marked the ancient festival with devotion.

Cyclone Montha is expected to make landfall along the Andhra coast on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain to northern Tamil Nadu. Chennai and Tiruvallur schools will remain closed, with civic authorities on high alert to manage flooding and safety precautions.

The decision comes as a surprise since the Chief Minister, along with several Telangana Congress leaders, had actively participated in the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar in August

Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Women's World Cup after injuring her knee and ankle during the match against Bangladesh. Shafali Verma, named as her replacement, could be drafted into the playing XI for India's semifinal clash with Australia

India’s senior women’s team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Nepal in the Women’s Tri-Nation International Friendlies. Sabitra Bhandari scored twice for Nepal, while Karishma Shirvoikar pulled one back late for India, marking her first goal for the senior national team

Patna Pirates extended their winning streak to eight matches with a dominant 46-37 win over Bengaluru Bulls in Eliminator 2. Ayan's 19-point performance and strong team defence secured their spot in Eliminator 3 against Telugu Titans on Wednesday

Punjab FC began their AIFF Super Cup campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala. Goals from Muhammad Suhail, Nikhil Prabhu, and Princeton Rebello secured the victory. Punjab faces Mohammedan SC next on November 2