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Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India
Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks
India News Today: Monday 2 November 2026
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Checked , newest story added 02:30 IST. 46 stories on today's page, from 8 outlets.
- Arsenal defeat Liverpool, end Anfield hoodoo to go top of Premier League standingsSportHindustan Times, NDTV Profit, NDTV Sports
- Joe Fagnano college career and high school stats: A look at Ravens QB's football journeySportHindustan Times
- Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit pollsWorldThe Hindu
- Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine resultWorldThe Hindu
- Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in IndiaIndiaThe Hindu
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The Hindu
Rebel leaders of AIADMK do not take part in district secretaries’ meeting chaired by Palaniswami
The party’s performance in the recent bypoll in Dharapuram and Madurantakam Assembly constituencies, and preparations for its general council and executive committee meetings, expected to be conducted in December this year, were among the issues discussed at the meeting
The HinduNew
Bulgarian President wins runoff election: exit polls
The vote took place amid security concerns in the EU and NATO member states following a series of drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea
NDTV
State Flag, Mandatory Tamil: Vijay's Minister Sparks Controversy With Fresh Remark
"Many states have flag for their state. Tamil Nadu doesn't have flag.
The Hindu
Dwindling support: On the U.S. and the Cuban embargo
India and the world must stand up against the bullying of Cuba by the U.S.
The Economic Times
Trump’s test: A mixed report card before Midterms
The Hindu
Israel elections chief says inquiry into irregularities will not undermine result
The Shin Bet security agency launched the inquiry last week, at the elections chief’s request, to determine whether the Arab Israeli party Raam received money from Qatar, an accusation both the Gulf state and the party deny
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The Economic Times
Crypto cards enter RBI's radar
Hindustan TimesNew
Joe Fagnano college career and high school stats: A look at Ravens QB's football journey
Joe Fagnano's collegiate career spanned seven seasons, beginning with the Maine Black Bears in 2019.
BBC News
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end within hours
A humanitarian ceasefire has allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.
Hindustan Times
'Is Ashton Jeanty injured?' Fantasy managers concerned by Raiders RB's slow start against Jets
Ashton Jeanty's limited role against the Jets left fans and fantasy football managers frustrated, with some even questioning whether he was injured.
DD News ·
October GST collections rise 22.9% to ₹2.31 lakh crore
Gross GST collections for October 2026 were ₹2,31,290 crore, up 22.9% from a year earlier, according to provisional government data released on 1 November. Domestic collections rose 15.8% to about ₹1.59 lakh crore, while GST on imports jumped 42.2% to ₹72,246 crore. Refunds rose 6.5% to ₹27,934 crore, leaving net collections of ₹2,03,356 crore, up 25.6%. Gross collections for April to October stand at about ₹14.77 lakh crore, up 13.2%.
DD News ·
PM Modi approves the northern bullet train corridor from Delhi to Guwahati
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on 31 October in Varanasi, while flagging off the Varanasi to New Delhi Vande Bharat Sleeper service, that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the north corridor of the bullet train project. The proposed high-speed line of about 1,500 km will run from Delhi through Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri to Guwahati. The minister said Delhi to Agra would take 59 minutes, Delhi to Kanpur 1 hour 45 minutes and Delhi to Lucknow 2 hours 12 minutes, and the Delhi to Siliguri journey would fall from about 20 hours to about 6 hours. The project is in the design phase and is to be built under Make in India, with fares he said would be well below airfares.
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Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff
Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force on 31 October 2026, succeeding Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, who retired after 42 years of service. A fighter pilot commissioned in December 1986, he was serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff before his appointment and has more than 3,500 hours of flying on over 20 aircraft types. He paid homage at the National War Memorial and received a Guard of Honour at Air Force Station, New Delhi. On 1 November he named the indigenous Tejas Mk1A and Mk2 fighters and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft as the IAF's top priorities.
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Delhi's winter pollution curbs start: no fuel without a valid PUC, outside non-BS-VI vehicles barred
The Delhi government's winter action plan against air pollution took effect on 1 November, and vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will no longer be refuelled, with about 500 fuel stations using number plate recognition cameras to check. Petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI norms are barred from entering the city until 31 January, while CNG, electric and emergency vehicles are exempt. Dust-generating construction and demolition work is banned and government and private offices must keep 50% of staff working from home until 31 January, with essential services exempt. Charges at authorised parking sites are doubled until 28 February, except at Delhi Metro parking.
PM Modi opens 31 tourism and civic projects worth Rs 426.71 crore at Ekta Nagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 31 October inaugurated 23 projects worth Rs 307.83 crore and laid foundation stones for eight more worth Rs 118.88 crore at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat's Narmada district, home to the Statue of Unity, as part of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 151st birth anniversary. The inaugurated works include a Rs 50 crore IRCTC hotel, the Ekta Cruise, a Rain Forest attraction and Eco Trail, a sewage treatment plant, a water treatment plant, travelators and facade lighting at the statue campus. The new foundation stones cover the Gora-Bhandra road, a smart zero waste solid waste management facility, Khalwani eco-tourism development, a cactus and butterfly garden and a disaster control room for the Sardar Sarovar Dam.
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NDTV
Analysis: Rural Punjab's Shifting Mood Is Redrawing Electoral Map For AAP
Malwa and Doaba together hold the keys to power in Punjab. Malwa alone accounts for 69 of the state's 117 assembly seats - nearly 59 per cent - while Doaba adds another 23
The Hindu
Karnataka turns to U.K. roadshows to revive declining NRI tourist footfall
The Hindu
Tumakuru police arrest Madhya Pradesh-based Dhar gang member, recover valuables worth ₹23 lakh
The theft took place on September 17, 2026, when a KSRTC Airavat bus was stopped near a hotel within the limits of the Kallambella police station for breakfast at around 7 am.
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Fake Chanakya Quote on Opposition Unity Circulates Widely
The quote, 'When the entire opposition unites, it indicates that the king of the country is honest,' lacks any source in Chanakya’s Arthashastra or Chanakya Niti, as journalist Mrinal Pande pointed out while citing his real advice on breaking enemy alliances through…
The Hindu
Voters prioritise candidates over development in local polls in Vijayawada
The Economic Times
ED opens new probe against Subhash Chandra
The Economic Times
Gulf Oil scouts acquisitions in Asia, South America
NDTV Profit
Q2 Results Today: Full List Of Companies Declaring Quarterly Results On Nov. 2
ITC, Marico, Escorts Kubota and NALCO are among the prominent companies scheduled to announce their Q2 FY27 results on November 2. Check the complete list of 100 companies reporting their September-quarter earnings.
The Economic Times
Mass brands give liquor companies a hangover
The Economic Times
AB InBev sets aside $30 mn for Telangana dues
BBC News
Peaceful protests in Germany spiral into violence and looting
Thousands joined largely orderly demonstrations earlier in the day, before violence erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
The Hindu
U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat
Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks
BBC News
Democrat endorses Republican candidate in key Michigan Senate race as party spat escalates
Haley Stevens, a former congresswomen who lost out on the Democratic nomination to Abdul El-Sayed, endorses his opponent days before the vote.
BBC News
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack
The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
BBC News
Lindsay Clancy is back in court - where will her case go next?
The Massachusetts mother, accused of murdering her three children, is expected back in court as she awaits a decision on whether her case will be retried.
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar Sets Worst T20I Series Average in Comeback
The 36-year-old pacer posted figures of 16 overs, 180 runs conceded, and 1 wicket, giving him an average of 180.00 and economy of 11.25, worse than Kyle Jamieson's previous record of 175.00.
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Fans Relive Mitchell McClenaghan's Fiery MI Celebrations
The New Zealand pacer starred in MI's four IPL titles from 2015 to 2020, grabbing 71 wickets in 56 matches with best figures of 4/21.
The Hindu
Jensi’s leap and leap of faith
The teenager makes World No. 287 Falkowska sweat for more than two hours
NDTV Sports
Kylian Mbappe Strikes After China Controversy As Real Madrid Outclass Racing Santander 3-0 In La Liga
Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham and Yan Diomande fired in the goals as Real Madrid stayed within touching distance of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
Hindustan Times
Lamar Jackson injury update: Raven QB won't return against Bills as Tyler Huntley takes over
The Ravens first designated Lamar Jackson as questionable with a right thumb injury but later confirmed that he would not return for the rest of the game.
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