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# India: Monday 2 November 2026

17 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### Chainsaw Attack on Student Sparks Debate on Bollywood's Portrayal of Obsession

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 2 November 2026, 02:35 IST (2026-11-02T02:35+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/332fdb25b096
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116950828779175941

On October 31 at Zilla Parishad High School in Raptadu village, Anantapur district, 21-year-old Hemanth disguised himself as a laborer and assaulted the Class 10 student during math class, also injuring another pupil who intervened.

### Thousands Honor 100 Years of Sacred Akhand Deep Flame in Delhi

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 17:17 IST (2026-11-01T17:17+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/7ecdabb64dad
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116858868206592244

The All World Gayatri Pariwar marked the centenary of the Akhand Deep, a sacred flame lit in 1926 that has symbolized unwavering faith and service, at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on November 1.

### Even as unemployment falls, lack of ‘decent work’ in India

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:57 IST (2026-11-02T00:57+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/504dcfc06e5d
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/even-as-unemployment-falls-lack-of-decent-work-in-india/article71653971.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/504dcfc06e5d-l.webp

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

### Shocking School Attacks in India Spark Child Safety Concerns

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:53 IST (2026-11-02T00:53+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/191de468f67a
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116398997720256624

On October 28 at Government Sanskriti Model School in Panchkula, Haryana, an 8-year-old boy lured a kindergarten girl upstairs, slammed her head against a desk, hit her with a brick or stone and flowerpot, kicked her, and dragged her unconscious body before leaving her locked in a room.

### Rebel leaders of AIADMK do not take part in district secretaries’ meeting chaired by Palaniswami

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:34 IST (2026-11-02T00:34+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e725004a8889
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/rebel-leaders-of-aiadmk-do-not-take-part-in-district-secretaries-meeting-chaired-by-palaniswami/article71652853.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/e725004a8889-l.webp

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

### US Family Home Video Sparks India Housing Comparisons

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 16:02 IST (2026-11-01T16:02+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3ed908a818ed
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116839911420760199

Pranava Bhardwaj's post highlighted acquaintances who moved to the US or Canada and soon owned villas, new cars, and modern phones, while in India families pay half their salary for small, polluted apartments.

### Slow recovery: On the ISRO’s GSLV-F18 mission

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:53 IST (2026-11-02T00:53+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/adaaecbf6820
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/the-hindu-editorial-november-2-2026-slow-recovery-on-the-isros-gslv-f18-mission/article71654004.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/adaaecbf6820-l.webp

ISRO needs more human and material resources to fulfil its mandate

### State Flag, Mandatory Tamil: Vijay's Minister Sparks Controversy With Fresh Remark

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:19 IST (2026-11-02T00:19+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9e901f27772b
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/state-flag-mandatory-tamil-vijays-minister-sparks-controversy-with-fresh-remark-12268557#publisher=newsstand

"Many states have flag for their state. Tamil Nadu doesn't have flag.

### Dwindling support: On the U.S. and the Cuban embargo

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:46 IST (2026-11-02T00:46+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a8eb56e4f88a
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/the-hindu-editorial-dwindling-support-on-the-us-and-the-cuban-embargo/article71654007.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a8eb56e4f88a-l.webp

India and the world must stand up against the bullying of Cuba by the U.S.

### Analysis: Rural Punjab's Shifting Mood Is Redrawing Electoral Map For AAP

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 1 November 2026, 23:56 IST (2026-11-01T23:56+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c5e74071810a
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/analysis-rural-punjabs-shifting-mood-is-redrawing-electoral-map-for-aap-12268512#publisher=newsstand

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

### Karnataka turns to U.K. roadshows to revive declining NRI tourist footfall

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:19 IST (2026-11-02T00:19+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/72ed70e18e56
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/karnataka-turns-to-uk-roadshows-to-revive-declining-nri-tourist-footfall/article71652629.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/72ed70e18e56-l.webp

### Tumakuru police arrest Madhya Pradesh-based Dhar gang member, recover valuables worth ₹23 lakh

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 2 November 2026, 00:14 IST (2026-11-02T00:14+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a49a91059249
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/tumakuru-police-arrest-madhya-pradesh-based-dhar-gang-member-recover-valuables-worth-23-lakh/article71652972.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a49a91059249-l.webp

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.

### Fake Chanakya Quote on Opposition Unity Circulates Widely

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 10:00 IST (2026-11-01T10:00+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/0a4aa675d951
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116748428965249183

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…

### Voters prioritise candidates over development in local polls in Vijayawada

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 1 November 2026, 23:53 IST (2026-11-01T23:53+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/ac7033a561cb
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/voters-prioritise-candidates-over-development-in-local-polls-in-vijayawada/article71653653.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/ac7033a561cb-l.webp

### Stray Dog Attacks Child in Ambala, Sparks Calls for Action

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 21:07 IST (2026-11-01T21:07+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/cc700f266e67
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116746768960413855

CCTV footage shows one rescuer in a red suit tossing her phone aside and sprinting to drive the dog away, earning praise for her quick fitness and courage.

### Two dead in Gokarna beach, one goes missing

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 1 November 2026, 23:53 IST (2026-11-01T23:53+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/497fa5371079
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/two-dead-in-gokarna-beach-one-goes-missing/article71653212.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/497fa5371079-l.webp

### Manisha Bhanwala Becomes India's First Women's World Wrestling Champion

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 12:48 IST (2026-11-01T12:48+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e97c22a88970
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116169347638992924

On October 30 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the 29-year-old from Haryana defeated American Abigail Elizabeth Nette 8-6 in the women's 59kg freestyle final at the World Wrestling Championships.

## Earlier: Sunday 1 November 2026

Full day: https://allindia.news/2026/11/01/india/index.md

#### Kaniyambetta panchayat in Wayanad unveils tourism plan; Kallanchira check dam to be developed as major tourist attraction

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:42 IST (2026-11-01T22:42+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/dc04d27776dd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kaniyambetta-panchayat-in-wayanad-unveils-tourism-plan-kallanchira-check-dam-to-be-developed-as-major-tourist-attraction/article71652744.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/dc04d27776dd-l.webp

Boating and kayaking facilities will be introduced at the check dam. Proposed plan also includes walkways, seating arrangements and a children’s park.

#### India Celebrates State Formation Day with Pride in Linguistic Heritage

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:18 IST (2026-11-01T22:18+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/ec6413cd8e39
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116933400988664229

Indians marked State Formation Day, recalling the 1956 States Reorganisation Act that redrew boundaries along linguistic lines, creating states like Andhra Pradesh from Telugu areas and Kerala from Malayalam regions.

#### Two arrested for selling marijuana in Patancheru

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:39 IST (2026-11-01T22:39+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/bf70e2986ea1
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/two-arrested-for-selling-marijuana-in-patancheru/article71652690.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/bf70e2986ea1-l.webp

#### India Launches BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:09 IST (2026-11-01T22:09+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/6b46e0e6f7a4
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116848825206026730

Running November 1 to 7 under India's BRICS chairship, the event promotes seven Mission LiFE actions like saving energy, cutting waste, and choosing healthy routines.

#### RJD and JSP call for disqualification of independent MLCs who ‘joined’ BJP

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:58 IST (2026-11-01T22:58+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/af6f7fe9cbc7
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/rjd-and-jsp-call-for-disqualification-of-independent-mlcs-who-joined-bjp/article71653634.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/af6f7fe9cbc7-l.webp

The Bihar Bharatiya Janata Party issued a press statement saying both had joined the party; when a controversy erupted both MLCs said they have not joined the party but are supporting the BJP

#### Over 22,000 litres of ‘adulterated’, expired ghee worth ₹1.6 crore seized in Rajasthan; 3 arrested

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 1 November 2026, 22:45 IST (2026-11-01T22:45+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/696ef7f05df9
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/over-22-000-litres-of-adulterated-expired-ghee-seized-in-rajasthan-3-arrested-101793551843059.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/696ef7f05df9-l.webp

Food safety authorities also recovered expired ghee, containers without labels, packaging material, stickers, a packing machine and other equipment.

## Earlier: Saturday 31 October 2026

Full day: https://allindia.news/2026/10/31/india/index.md

#### 36 Villas, 2 Cities, Rs 5 Crore: Rajasthan IAS-IPS Couple Under Probe

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:03 IST (2026-10-31T23:03+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/29d836a8306f
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/sikhar-agarwal-ias-prashakha-mathur-ips-36-villas-2-cities-rs-5-crore-rajasthan-ias-ips-couple-under-probe-12264648#publisher=newsstand

The investigation will examine the alleged links between IAS officer Shikhar Agrawal, who until recently served as Additional Chief Secretary of the Industries Department, and the directors of Goyal Fashions Private Limited, which operates hotels and resorts under the Ananta brand.

#### Uttarakhand makes co-pilots mandatory on Char Dham chartered flights after crash killed six

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:00 IST (2026-10-31T23:00+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/524919c04ea1
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/uttarakhand-makes-co-pilots-mandatory-on-char-dham-chartered-flights-after-crash-killed-six/article71650558.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/524919c04ea1-l.webp

The Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority has also made it compulsory for all pilots to submit a report to the authorities after every flight, detailing weather conditions and other important operational information

#### Cop's Mutilated Body Recovered From Railway Tracks In Bengal

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:01 IST (2026-10-31T23:01+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a5e0e45833d1
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/cops-mutilated-body-recovered-from-railway-tracks-in-bengal-12264943#publisher=newsstand

On February 20, 2025, Jayanta shot himself in front of a Ghoshpara petrol pump in Howrah. However, he had survived at that time.

#### Eradicating corruption is collective responsibility: Upa Lokayukta B. Veerappa

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:00 IST (2026-10-31T23:00+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9d6bfe37b3dd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/eradicating-corruption-is-collective-responsibility-upa-lokayukta-b-veerappa/article71645771.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9d6bfe37b3dd-l.webp

#### Case Against School After Boy, 8, Assaults 6-Year-Old Girl In Haryana

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:10 IST (2026-10-31T23:10+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/174fc9fe969e
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/case-against-school-after-boy-8-assaults-6-year-old-girl-in-haryana-12264964#publisher=newsstand

Preliminary investigation has pointed to negligence on the part of the school management. Police said the investigation has also raised concerns regarding security arrangements and supervision of students inside the school.

#### Modi says Opposition has become destructive force; calls for unity

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 23:06 IST (2026-10-31T23:06+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/282e2f7cdfd2
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/gujarat/pm-modi-inaugurates-tourism-infrastructure-projects-in-gujarats-ekta-nagar/article71648518.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/282e2f7cdfd2-l.webp

The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones for eight development projects worth ₹118.88 crore, taking the total outlay for the 31 projects to ₹426.71 crore

## Earlier: Friday 30 October 2026

Full day: https://allindia.news/2026/10/30/india/index.md

#### Construction, demolition activities halted in Delhi-NCR from Nov 5 to 20 to curb air pollution

- Source: Hindustan Times
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:05 IST (2026-10-30T23:05+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/cc0bcc35840a
- original_url: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/construction-demolition-activities-halted-in-delhi-ncr-from-nov-5-to-20-to-curb-air-pollution-101793357925638.html
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/cc0bcc35840a-l.webp

Delhi is bracing for worsening air pollution in the coming days as the city's air quality is expected to drop into ‘poor’ category from November 1.

#### Kavitha blames BRS, Congress for Adilabad’s irrigation woes; accuses BJP of neglecting CCI plant revival

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 30 October 2026, 22:50 IST (2026-10-30T22:50+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/0d4f97d10454
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/kavitha-blames-brs-congress-for-adilabads-irrigation-woes-accuses-bjp-of-neglecting-cci-plant-revival/article71646390.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/0d4f97d10454-l.webp

#### Citizens for Democracy holds mock Parliament on 'Democracy vs Anarchy'

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 30 October 2026, 22:50 IST (2026-10-30T22:50+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a6033eb79350
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-hm-have-consistently-mocked-parliament-congresss-dig-at-bjp-over-mock-parliament/article71645005.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a6033eb79350-l.webp

Young participants took on the roles of prominent political leaders to debate recent political developments. They enacted parliamentary proceedings, portraying leaders from both the ruling side and the Opposition

#### PM Modi Pledges Lifelong Service to People in Gujarat Visit

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:20 IST (2026-10-30T23:20+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/57acb6f2577b
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2116222744337510656

At an event in Gujarat's Banaskantha district, Modi inaugurated projects worth over Rs 14,000 crore, including a bovine breeding center for Kankrej cattle, and released Rs 18,000 crore in PM-KISAN funds to nearly 10 crore farmers.

#### Over 2,200 police drafted for Tirupati election duty across five urban bodies

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:14 IST (2026-10-30T23:14+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/2d789ae14bc7
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/over-2200-police-drafted-for-tirupati-election-duty-across-five-urban-bodies/article71646001.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/2d789ae14bc7-l.webp

#### Bursting of firecrackers only between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., says Minister

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 30 October 2026, 23:07 IST (2026-10-30T23:07+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/ca282cac12a3
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/bursting-of-firecrackers-only-between-8-pm-and-10-pm-says-minister/article71645973.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/ca282cac12a3-l.webp

## Earlier: Thursday 29 October 2026

Full day: https://allindia.news/2026/10/29/india/index.md

#### 36,351 police personnel deployed for ULB polls in Andhra Pradesh

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 29 October 2026, 23:36 IST (2026-10-29T23:36+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/166694b302f0
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/36351-police-personnel-deployed-for-ulb-polls-in-andhra-pradesh/article71641135.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/166694b302f0-l.webp

Security arrangements will be monitored by 34 Superintendents of Police and 52 additional SPs

#### Local body polls: Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu insists on alliance dharma, warns rebels of suspension

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 29 October 2026, 23:31 IST (2026-10-29T23:31+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/305564f59bbd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/local-body-polls-andhra-pradesh-cm-naidu-insists-on-alliance-dharma-warns-rebels-of-suspension/article71641233.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/305564f59bbd-l.webp

Naidu tells District in-charge Ministers to resolve any disputes among teh cadres without delay

#### Cyclone Arnab: Andhra Pradesh puts estimated loss at ₹4,600 crore

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 29 October 2026, 23:26 IST (2026-10-29T23:26+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/811645bd8042
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/cyclone-arnab-andhra-pradesh-puts-estimated-loss-at-4600-crore/article71640441.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/811645bd8042-l.webp

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 Economist Questions Modi's Economic Record Amid Online Pushback

- Source: X News (AI summary of posts on X)
- Published: 29 October 2026, 22:16 IST (2026-10-29T22:16+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/72451918b359
- original_url: https://x.com/i/trending/2115845796855734353

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.

#### Left parties, AAP release joint manifesto for GVMC polls

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 29 October 2026, 23:24 IST (2026-10-29T23:24+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/cab77620afc4
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/left-parties-aap-release-joint-manifesto-for-gvmc-polls/article71640964.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/cab77620afc4-l.webp

#### Andhra Pradesh: Pay Intermediate Public Exam fee by November 10, 2026

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 29 October 2026, 23:20 IST (2026-10-29T23:20+05:30)
- Section: India
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c470f8eecc0c
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-pay-intermediate-public-exam-fee-by-november-10-2026/article71641540.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c470f8eecc0c-l.webp

Candidates who who miss the deadline can pay exam fee with a late fee of ₹1,000 until November 17, 2026, says BIEAP