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Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, caregiver Anita Maria Cetina, passengers Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and copilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras were identified among those killed when a private jet crashed near West Palm Beach. 

Under the cyclone's influence, heavy rain fell across several places in the southern state. IMD said the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to its south would be worst hit.

The US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island have pushed oil prices up 0.5% in early Asian trading. The attacks have revived concerns over an escalation of the conflict and prolonged disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to a Finance Ministry notification, under the revised structure effective from October 31, the export duty on petrol was reduced to ₹ 0 per litre from ₹2.50 per litre.

As geopolitical shifts reshape trade and supply chains, KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla said India must sustain growth by diversifying its economic strengths. He highlighted opportunities in manufacturing, semiconductors and data centres.

US air safety investigators said there are early indications the Learjet 60 that crashed in Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday had broken up before impacting the ground, killing all nine people on board and injuring at least one person on the ground.

A Russian air strike on a humanitarian aid center in southern Ukraine killed at least 24 people, the authorities said, adding to a pattern of recent attacks that have caused mounting civilian casualties.

The Supreme Court has permitted certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8, with use limited to specified morning & evening hours. It banned conventional & unauthorised fireworks, restricted sales to designated locations, ordered pollution monitoring and daily air-quality reports.

The ranking reflects the growing diversity of Indian food in the US, with traditional regional recipes, and contemporary fusion dishes increasingly finding favour among American diners.

The shops operate without salespersons or anyone keeping an eye on customers. Visitors can select the products they want, check the prices displayed alongside them and deposit the payment in a designated cash box before leaving.

India has signed ₹53,866 crore contracts with GRSE, Goa Shipyard to build eight next-generation corvettes for the Navy. Equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, the warships will strengthen maritime security, coastal defence and anti-submarine capabilities while boosting indigenous shipbuilding

A major fire broke out at HPCL's Visakhapatnam refinery, triggering explosion rumours. Police confirmed no casualties as officials investigate the cause.

US voters will go to the polls on November 3, 2026, to elect all 435 House members, 35 senators and officials in 36 gubernatorial races, among other contests. The results will shape Congress and the legislative agenda for the second half of President Donald Trump’s term.

The BMC removed Dia Mirza's pollution-awareness video after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her appeal. The move has raised questions about the civic body's campaign, the High Court's directions and selective action.

Chamber of Trade & Industry chairman Brijesh Goyal said around 20-25 major markets in the vicinity of the rally venue were affected, with approximately 2.5 lakh shops remaining closed out of nearly three lakh shops across these commercial hubs.

BITS Pilani will offer 100% tuition fee scholarships to top 1,000 BITSAT rankers from 2027. Check income limits, eligibility and CGPA requirements.

Mumbai's CSMIA will suspend runway operations from 11 AM to 5 PM on November 19 for annual post-monsoon maintenance. Both runways will undergo inspections, surface repairs and technical checks. Airlines have been informed in advance to adjust flight schedules.

The storm is likely to trigger heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and gale-force winds across parts of southern India over the next three days, with Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Rayalaseema expected to bear the brunt of the system.

Delhi-NCR has moved to GRAP Stage II after air quality reached the very poor category, triggering measures to curb pollution. Separately, non-BS-VI petrol and diesel vehicles registered outside Delhi are barred from entering the capital until January 31, 2027.

S Laxminarayanan, a social activist, had filed a petition in the top court last year, asserting that airlines charge high fares around festival seasons.