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Gulmarg and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir recorded sub-zero minimum temperatures for the first time this season, while Srinagar registered 2.9 degrees Celsius. Fresh snowfall, chilly mornings and autumn colours signal winter’s approach, attracting tourists to the Valley

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India’s para-athletes after they won a record 114 medals at the Asian Para Games 2026 in Japan, finishing fourth overall. India’s tally included 30 gold, 35 silver and 49 bronze medals, surpassing its previous best

A museum near Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand preserves life-sized taxidermied tigers, leopards and other wildlife that died naturally or in human-animal conflicts. The exhibits aim to educate visitors, especially children, about wildlife conservation and coexistence

  Delhi U-19 coach Rajeev Nayyar believes Aaryavir Sehwag has the talent to represent India but must progress gradually. The youngster impressed with a 173-run knock in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy, boosting his prospects for the upcoming Under-19 Asia Cup 

  The Ministry of Corporate Affairs extended deadlines for companies to file FY2025-26 financial statements until December 31, 2026, and annual returns until January 31, 2027, without additional fees, following stakeholder concerns over technical glitches on the MCA-21 portal 

  Nine days of rainfall boosted Chennai’s drinking water reserves by 984.98 million cubic feet, taking combined storage to 5,470.66 mcft. The six reservoirs now hold 41.38 per cent of capacity, with Red Hills recording the largest increase 

Adani Group dismissed social media claims linking it to tree felling near Maharashtra’s Bhimashankar Temple, saying it has no projects nearby. Separately, Adani Enterprises reported planting over 1.6 million trees across 568 hectares at its Chhattisgarh mining site 

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei urged authorities to pursue compensation for damages caused by US-Israeli attacks, stressing judicial reforms and anti-corruption measures. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump raised the possibility of renewed military strikes, leaving Washington's next move uncertain 

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv was ready to freeze fighting along existing frontlines but rejected territorial concessions. He cited declining US military assistance and said trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States were planned for Abu Dhabi in November 

Tension prevailed in Hyderabad’s Madannapet after unidentified persons allegedly threw eggs at a Durga Mata idol procession

Yemen’s Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition exchanged missile, drone and airstrikes, causing casualties and escalating regional tensions. The Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi targets, while coalition strikes hit Yemen, prompting the US to update travel advisories over security threats 

  Protests over rising living costs, military expansion and increased arms spending erupted across Italian cities, including Rome, Bologna and Turin, with clashes between demonstrators and police. Authorities deployed additional forces as Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni condemned violence and called for public safety 

  The US is replenishing naval supplies amid preparations for possible renewed strikes against Iran, while Iraq and Pakistan restrict Iranian border trade. Donald Trump has left military action or a diplomatic deal open as US agencies warn of heightened regional threats 

Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created an eight-foot sculpture at Puri Beach to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of his Odisha visit. Featuring the Konark Wheel and RBI Data Centre, it highlights Odisha’s cultural heritage and India’s digital infrastructure development 

Barack Obama attacked Donald Trump’s administration over the Iran war, tariffs, immigration policies and rising costs, urging voters to use the November 3 midterm elections to curb Republican power. He campaigned for Democratic candidates Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown in Ohio

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed Delhi's security preparedness ahead of the INDIA Bloc's November 1 protest and directed agencies to deal firmly with any attempts to disrupt law and order.

Air India and Air India Express have extended the suspension of flights to Riyadh and Dammam until November 7, and to Jeddah until October 31, citing the prevailing situation in the region. IndiGo and Akasa Air have also prolonged cancellations on their Saudi Arabia routes amid escalating geopolitical tensions and airport attacks.

A 24-year-old liquor businessman allegedly brandished a revolver and threatened customers and staff at a bar and restaurant in Hyderabad's Somajiguda area following a dispute on the premises.

A 21-year-old man allegedly died after being stabbed following a dispute over his mother's live-in relationship in Hyderabad's Hussaini Alam area. The accused was taken into custody after the victim succumbed to injuries at Osmania General Hospital.

More than 400,000 people protested across France over school funding shortages and the rising cost of living, with clashes breaking out in Paris and several other cities. Police used tear gas and water cannons, while dozens were arrested as the growing movement intensified pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government.

When Telangana faced the 2015–16 El Niño drought, the KCR-led government focused on mobilising resources, protecting livelihoods and reassuring people. Today, the real test for Congress is whether it can deliver solutions to the State’s current challenges instead of repeatedly blaming its predecessor

The fifth anniversary of 'Festivals for Joy', a philanthropic initiative spearheaded by television anchor Suma Kanakala, was celebrated in Hyderabad in the presence of Upasana Kamineni Konidela and social activist Sunitha Krishnan.

A bomb threat message scribbled on the washroom mirror of an IndiGo flight arriving in Kolkata from Phuket triggered a major security operation at NSCBI Airport. Passengers were evacuated after landing and kept on the tarmac for over two hours while CISF, bomb squad and airport police conducted a thorough search.

The opposition INDIA Bloc has announced a two-day protest programme in Delhi against alleged "vote theft" and irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. It will hold a "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 30, followed by a "Dilli Chalo" march and mega rally at Ramlila Maidan on November 1.