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36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh
Security arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPs
India News, Thursday 29 October 2026
185 stories from 13 sources. New marks the 6 added at 23:50 IST.
The HinduNew
Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu insists on alliance dharma, warns rebels of suspension
Naidu tells District in-charge Ministers to resolve any disputes among teh cadres without delay
NDTV
Dubai's Toyota Building, That Saw City's Rise From Desert, Due For Demolition
The building stood in contrast with the "transformation of Sheikh Zayed Road into the major spine organising development in Dubai", Reisz said.
The Hindu
Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore
Central team to arrive in Andhra Pradesh to assess cyclone damage October 30; A.P. urges Telangana to deploy 1,000 personnel for power restoration work in the Godavari region
The Hindu
Left parties, AAP release joint manifesto for GVMC polls
The Economic TimesNew
IMF flags Super El Niño risks to India’s growth
The Hindu
India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end to US embargo on Cuba
The 193-member General Assembly adopted the resolution on October 28, with 130 countries voting in favour, 17 against and 25 abstaining
Top stories
Mint
PNB settles ₹43 lakh in claims amid alleged fraud at Greater Noida branch
Bank says three claims have been settled as complaints mount over alleged unauthorised transfers from savings accounts and fixed deposits; 25 customers had complained by Wednesday.
Reported by 2 outlets: NDTV Profit.
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ED Probes Unauthorised Cross-Border Crypto Transfers Worth ₹4,940 Cr
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched investigations into alleged violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) involving crypto platforms…
Reported by 2 outlets: Mint.
NDTV SportsNew
Pakistani Human Rights Lawyer Imaan Mazari Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison In Case Linked To England Cricket Team Security
The Hindu
Republicans defend their bastions, as senate comes within reach of Democrats
The GOP has a 53-47 majority in the Senate currently, with 35 seats being contested this year. Of these, seven are “toss ups”, according to a non-partisan election analyser.
Inc42
Bijnis Rebrands As Zorit, Raises ₹27 Cr For B2B Quick Commerce
Delhi-based B2B ecommerce startup Bijnis has rebranded as Zorit and raised ₹27 Cr in a funding round led by Sparrow…
NDTV SportsNew
La Liga: Barcelona Seek Clasico Response As Atletico Eye Top Spot
Barcelona will look to recover from last weekend's Clasico defeat in the 11th round of La Liga matches.
One good thing today
The Hindu
Ranji Trophy: Kotian’s career-best show fashions Mumbai’s thumping win
The offie claims eight for 81 to bowl out Haryana for 256; openers Saxena and Raghuvanshi overhaul the target of 97 inside 11 overs as the home team registers a bonus point victory for the third straight game
Chosen automatically from today's reports: a story about progress, a solution or an achievement, with no deaths, attacks or losses in it. Quoted from the outlet, like every story here.
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The Economist Questions Modi's Economic Record Amid Online Pushback
In a leader article marking Modi's 25 years in office, The Economist contrasted India's infrastructure gains with persistent job shortages, comparing him to China's Xi Jinping.
The Hindu
Andhra Pradesh: Pay Intermediate Public Exam fee by November 10, 2026
Candidates who who miss the deadline can pay exam fee with a late fee of ₹1,000 until November 17, 2026, says BIEAP
The Hindu
No government jobs in Uttar Pradesh for protesters ‘involved in regime change through violence’
The revised guidelines will apply to character verification in government departments, public sector corporations, boards and urban and rural local bodies; the government added, however, that political ideology alone cannot be grounds for disqualification
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Bombay or Mumbai: Name Debate Divides City Lovers Three Decades On
In 1995, Maharashtra's Shiv Sena-BJP government renamed Bombay to Mumbai to honor the local goddess Mumbadevi and embrace Marathi roots, shedding colonial ties from Portuguese origins.
The Hindu
Keralam Assembly passes Bills hiking salaries and allowances of Ministers, MLAs
NDTV Profit
Sanofi India Q3 Results: Net Profit Jumps 54%, Declares Rs 75 Interim Dividend; Check Record Date
The company has fixed Thursday, November 5, 2026 as the record date for the purpose of determining the eligibility of shareholders for the dividend payout
NDTV Profit
Air Pollution Alert: Chennai, Mumbai AQIs Touch Unhealthy Levels; Kolkata Surprises With Relatively Clean Air
Five of the six cities recorded AQI readings in the moderate category, while Kolkata was the only city with a satisfactory reading. Check the full city-wise breakdown.
NDTV Profit
Elon Musk Reacts To Google Gemini's New AI Model With Just One Word: 'Impressive'
Elon Musk praised Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon with a single word on X, as the company unveiled the cybersecurity-focused AI model to a limited group of users.
Mint
Economy can sustain high-growth trajectory in FY27, recent GST reforms to help: Finmin review
However, there are still considerable global uncertainties, including elevated oil prices and inflation, that warrant constant vigilance, said the department of economic affairs in its October review.
NDTV Profit
Buy, Sell Or Hold: ICICI Bank, Hyundai Motor, Trent, Tata Steel, Schaeffler India And L&T Finance, Ask Profit
Market experts shared buy, sell and hold recommendations for an array of stocks including ICICI Bank, Hyundai Motor, Trent, Tata Steel, and L&T Finance.
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Spacetech Soonicorn Pixxel Eyes US Expansion With New Subsidiary
Bengaluru-based Pixxel has set up a new subsidiary in the US, Pixxel Federal, to tap into the US government market…
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Thyrocare Q2 Profit Slips 68% YoY To ₹15 Cr Due To ₹45 Cr Exceptional Expense
PharmEasy-backed Thyrocare’s net profit for the September quarter (Q2 FY27) slumped 68.2% year-on-year (YoY) to ₹15.2 Cr from ₹47.8 Cr…
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PhonePe Rebrands Indus Appstore as PhonePe Appstore with New Marketplace Features
The rebrand, announced around October 28, 2026, expands the platform, originally launched as Indus Appstore in February 2024, into a broader digital marketplace now live on over 200 million devices, especially popular in states like Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.
Gadgets 360
Anthropic Adds Smart Reports, Employee Surveys and Shared Budgets to Claude Enterprise
Anthropic has added three administrative tools to Claude Enterprise, giving organisations more insight into how employees use the AI assistant and manage its costs.
Gadgets 360
Gemini Notebook Adds Audio Recorder on Android and iOS With Support for One-Hour Recordings
Google has started rolling out a built-in audio recording feature for its Gemini Notebook. The app, which was known as NotebookLM, was rebranded as Gemini Notebook in July this year.
NDTV
Iran Gets JD Vance's Letter To Revive Peace Talks, Yet To Respond: Report
The war began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior military commanders.
The Hindu
Syria says French jihadist killed in shootout with government forces
In a statement carried by state television, security forces in Idlib said a patrol observed ‘an armed group leaving the French camp... in violation of the agreement that prohibits exiting [the site] with weapons’
The Hindu
Serbia’s students demand resignations in police, judiciary as they prepare to take power
The Students’ List movement swept the parliamentary election on October 25, 2026 against Vucic’s right-wing Serbian Progressive Party, which has ruled unchallenged for 14 years
BBC News
Flávio Bolsonaro calls himself 'leader of Brazil' after election loss
The defeated presidential candidate says he will lead the opposition from the US.
The Hindu
The rise of industrial tourism in China
Industrial tours showcase showcase innovation and manufacturing prowess to instil national pride, while presenting STEM as a sustainable career option for the youth
ESPNcricinfo
McCullum: Brook will have 'grown enormously' as captain after challenging tri-series
England show spirit in dead-rubber to leave Pakistan with first win in four attempts
NDTV Sports
The Story Behind Anthony Edwards' Mother: Family Losses That Shaped His Life
Learn how Anthony Edwards’ mother, grandmother, and the losses he faced at a young age shaped his life, strengthened his determination, and influenced his basketball journey.
NDTV Sports
Mirabai Chanu Withdraws From World Championships Due To Back Pain, Gyaneshwari Yadav Ends Eighth
Commonwealth Games silver medallist Gyaneshwari Yadav finished a creditable eighth in the women's 53kg event at the IWF World Championships on Thursday while star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu withdrew from the competition due to a back issue.
NDTV Sports
Australia Take Control Despite South Africa Fightback In Cape Town On Day 3
Nathan Lyon spun out Temba Bavuma five minutes before stumps to underline a big day for Australia against South Africa in their series-deciding third cricket test on Thursday.
NDTV Sports
Ben Duckett's 167 Trumps Pavan Rathnayake's 118 As England Beat Sri Lanka
Pavan Rathnayake's brilliant century went in vain as England stopped Sri Lanka from chasing a big 387 target, winning the dead rubber by 55 runs in Lahore on Thursday.