WORLD
- Iran: Two missiles reportedly struck Qeshm Island amid rising regional tensions.
- Paraguay: Vice-President Pedro Alliana sworn in as President following the impeachment of Santiago Peña.
- Ukraine: President Zelensky warns of further Russian attacks and seeks additional air-defence support.
- United States: Donald Trump announces Stephen Miller as his new Chief of Staff following Republican midterm setbacks.
- Yemen: Deadly strikes reported in Taiz market, with conflicting claims from government forces and Houthi rebels.
- United States: Former Senator Jay Rockefeller dies at the age of 89.
INDIA
- Delhi: Severe air pollution continues despite GRAP-3 restrictions; authorities face pressure to improve air quality.
- CBI: Kishore Biyani and Future Retail booked in an alleged ₹904-crore SBI fraud case.
- Cricket: Mohammed Shami announces retirement from Test cricket after 64 matches and 229 wickets.
- Ghaziabad: Blast reported inside a police outpost in Vasundhara; one person injured.
- Uttar Pradesh: Five people killed and several injured in a tractor-trolley accident in Sitapur.
- Science: India moves closer to joining the European Union’s €93.5-billion Horizon Europe research programme.
- Politics: Amit Shah sets a target of 65 Assembly seats for the BJP in Uttarakhand.
KARNATAKA & BENGALURU
- Petrol controversy: Karnataka government alleges excessive ethanol blending in petrol, while oil companies reject the claims.
- Bengaluru traffic: Ballari Road traffic restrictions begin for an 18-month elevated corridor construction project.
- Cabinet: Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar indicates that a woman minister may join the Karnataka Cabinet before the next session.
- Crime: Bengaluru police investigate the killing of seven members of a family allegedly by a cab driver.
- Mangaluru: GAIL subsidiary commissions a 1.25-million-tonne-per-annum PTA manufacturing plant.
- Transport: BJP protests against the recent KSRTC bus fare increase.
- Mandya: Preparations begin for the 73rd Senior National Kabaddi Championship in January 2027.
MUMBAI & SUBURBS
- Ghatkopar: Fire breaks out in a high-rise residential building; three people injured. Firecracker and electrical short circuit are being examined as possible causes.
- Mumbai: Security tightened following bomb-threat messages targeting prominent locations.
- Railways: Central Railway announces a mega block for Sunday, November 8, affecting suburban services.
- Crime: Police investigate a shooting incident in Koparkhairane in which two sisters were injured.
- Public safety: Mumbai authorities continue fire-safety inspections in residential high-rises.
UDUPI DISTRICT
- Police: Two personnel suspended and disciplinary action initiated against a PSI over alleged lapses in the Pradeep Poojary case.
- Crime: Another accused arrested in the extortion case involving gangster Hemant Poojary.
- Bale Kudru: Case registered against a seer and four others over alleged theft and sale of ancient idols.
- Udupi: Preparations underway for the National Banana Fair alongside traditional religious celebrations.
- Transport: Revised KSRTC bus fares draw criticism from commuters in Udupi and neighbouring districts.
DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICT
- Health: Measles cases rise in Dakshina Kannada, with 67 people testing positive.
- Industry: GAIL subsidiary commissions a major PTA manufacturing facility in Mangaluru.
- Politics: BJP plans a ‘Save Democracy, Eradicate Anarchy’ march in Mangaluru.
- Education: Mangalore University secures second position among Karnataka state public universities in QS Asia 2027 rankings.
- Public awareness: Dakshina Kannada Rationalist Association marks five decades of promoting scientific temper.
UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT
- Administration: Harshel Narayan Rao appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada following the transfer of K. Lakshmipriya.
- Dandeli: Residents demand urgent repairs to the J.N. Road and better dust control.
- Tourism: Crocodile videos circulating on social media create concern among tourists visiting Dandeli and Joida.
- Karwar: Political protest held demanding protection of voters’ rights.
- Mundgod: Farmers protest demanding release of pending horticulture crop insurance compensation.
- Railways: Hubballi–Ankola railway project receives renewed attention following land acquisition-related developments.
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