Breaking News, November 1 | HIGHLIGHTS

Three children were burnt to death and two others were critically injured in a blaze sparked by firecrackers they were bursting in West Bengal's Howrah district during Diwali celebrations on Friday evening, an official said.

In a significant incident, a commotion broke out inside the Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast train after information of a bomb being placed in the train was circulated. The RPF and GRP police team, along with DOG SQUAD, conducted intensive checking; however, nothing suspicious was found in the train.

Fashion Designer Rohit Bal died after a prolonged illness today (November 1). The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) condoled the demise of renowned designer Rohit Bal on Friday.

Two non-Kashmiri were shot at by terrorists in the Magam area of Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district today (November 1). Upon receiving the information, security forces reached the spot and a search operation for the terrorists was launched.

PL Punia's son Tanuj Punia has been appointed the chairperson for SC department in Uttar Pradesh.

C. Apok Jamir appointed as the Working President of Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect.

An alert loco pilot of a Chennai-bound express train applied the brakes on time after noticing two boulders placed on the tracks in this district late on October 31, police said. The incident happened near Kadayanallur, the Srivilliputhur Railway police said, adding, a probe is on.

Taking a major dig at the Congress party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (November 1) stated that the opposition’s pattern of making false promises has now left them badly exposed before the public. The PM said that campaign after campaign, the Congress party indulges in making promises they know are difficult to fulfill but continue to make regardless.

Election Commission accepts Jharkhand govt proposal to appoint Alka Tiwari as chief secretary of the poll-bound state: Sources

 Nagpada Police Station registered a case against Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant. 

Himachal Pradesh: Devotees in Dhami village pelt stones at each other as a part of their ritual to please goddess Kali

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi today (November 1) wrote to the Chief Secretary regarding the Chhath Puja holiday in the national capital. “Chhat Pooja is an important festival for the people of NCT of Delhi. Accordingly, Government of NCT of Delhi has decided to declare 7th November 2024 as Public Holiday on account of 'Chhat Pooja'.”

Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, "Mahayuti is confident to win, the way our govt under the leadership of CM Eknath Shinde has worked - especially Ladki Behan Yojna - we are going to people with our developmental schemes..."

Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC arrives at Nagpada police station to register a complaint against Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and MP Arvind Sawant over his "imported maal" remark.

Jamtara, Jharkhand: Assam Chief Minister and BJP co-in-charge for the Jharkhand Assembly elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has made controversial remarks regarding the age of Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. He claimed that the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) is a “fake” government, stating, “If you look at the details of their property in the affidavit, their age has also increased.”

Sarma warned that if the JMM remains in power, it poses a threat to the safety of the people in Jharkhand, urging voters to take action against the current government. “It is the responsibility of the people of Jharkhand to remove them from power,” he said.

Additionally, he criticised the lack of action against Irfan Ansari, who has made derogatory remarks about the tribal community, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of tribal populations in the state.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported significant rainfall in various regions of southern India. IMD scientist Dr. Soma Sen Roy stated that Tamil Nadu experienced 11 cm of rainfall, while Kerala received 6-7 cm, and coastal Karnataka recorded 9 cm yesterday.

Dr. Sen Roy further warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall, ranging from 12 to 20 cm, is anticipated in interior Kerala and south interior Tamil Nadu, attributed to a deep circulation in the Gulf of Mannar region.

In contrast, the rest of the country is expected to have clear weather. Strong winds are projected to persist in northern India for the next 2-3 days, with no significant changes in temperature until November 3. After this date, temperatures in northern India are likely to decrease by 2-3 degrees Celsius due to northwesterly winds.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and sitting MLA of Jammu and Kashmir's Nagrota, Devender Singh Rana, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 59. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Faridabad. Rana, brother of Union Minister Jitendra Singh, is survived by his wife, Gunjan Rana, their daughters Devyani and Ketki, and son Adhiraj Singh. The news of his passing led to a gathering of hundreds, including political leaders, at his residence in Jammu’s Gandhinagar area. Union Minister Jitendra Singh also arrived to pay his respects.

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