The Bombay High Court has strongly criticised political remarks targeting actress Dia Mirza over her participation in an environmental awareness campaign organised by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). During a hearing on November 3, 2026, the court expressed displeasure over the controversy and reminded public representatives that India is a secular country where environmental protection should remain above religious and political differences. The controversy erupted aft

Andhra Pradesh is receiving emergency assistance from three neighbouring states as it continues restoring electricity infrastructure damaged by Cyclone Arnab. Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu have deployed skilled electricity workers, specialised machinery and emergency equipment to support restoration operations across cyclone-affected districts. The assistance follows requests from Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who contacted neighbouring state governments a

Rescue teams in Uttarakhand resumed their search for eight missing people, including seven trekkers, along the Kedartal trekking route in Uttarkashi district on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The operation restarted after weather conditions improved, allowing rescue personnel to return to the snow-covered Himalayan terrain. Heavy snowfall, blocked routes and an avalanche had earlier disrupted efforts to reach the stranded group. According to the Uttarkashi district disaster management o