Cyclone Arnab has triggered severe flooding across Odisha's Ganjam district, leaving homes damaged and residents struggling to cope with the destruction. In a dramatic incident, a house collapsed into fast-flowing floodwaters and was swept away by the strong current. Heavy rainfall over several days caused rivers to overflow, inundating villages, roads and residential areas. Thousands of people have been affected, while rescue teams are working to evacuate stranded residents. Authorities have deployed disaster response teams and arranged relief supplies. Several areas remain difficult to access as floodwaters continue to disrupt normal life. (PC: X)

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the INDIA bloc's November 1 rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan will reflect growing public anger against the Election Commission. “There is a huge anger, huge emotional pain because millions of people are being disenfranchised and their votes are being stolen,” Gandhi said on Friday. He accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of undermining democracy. The Opposition is organising the 'Chalo Dilli' march against alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The march will begin at noon from Minto Road. (PC: India Today)

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married journalist Nidhi Razdan, with the couple announcing their wedding on social media on Saturday. Abdullah shared photographs with Razdan on Instagram, writing, “A new journey began yesterday.” Razdan also confirmed the marriage through a post on X, saying, “It’s done, bro.” The wedding took place on Friday, October 30. The announcement comes around 3 months after the Supreme Court agreed to dissolve Abdullah’s marriage to his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, following a mutual settlement. The couple had married in 1994 and have 2 sons. (PC: India Today)

The BJP on Saturday criticised the INDIA bloc for holding a symbolic public impeachment of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra accused the opposition of making a mockery of Parliament and democracy. Taking a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, he said, “Keep him as your 'mock Prime Minister' for life; we have absolutely no objection.” The opposition held the event at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi. The move was linked to allegations of irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJP rejected the allegations.  

Another cyclonic storm is developing over the Bay of Bengal and may hit the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal could become a depression within six hours and a cyclone within 24 hours. The system is expected to move towards the west-central Bay of Bengal by November 2. The IMD expects it to be weaker than Cyclone Arnab. Meanwhile, a seven-member central team has reached Andhra Pradesh to assess the damage caused by Arnab. Initial losses are estimated at ₹4,600 crore.  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-led bloc has won 53 seats in the 120-member parliament, falling short of the 61 needed for a majority. The opposition bloc secured 48 seats, while Arab-led parties won 19. The results have opened the door to weeks of political talks. Three possible outcomes include an opposition-led government backed by Arab parties, a unity government or fresh elections. The uncertainty has raised questions about Netanyahu's future. However, India's strong ties with Israel are expected to continue. Defence, technology, cybersecurity and trade remain key areas of cooperation.

Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) minutes after his release on bail from Rampur jail on Friday. The agency picked him up in connection with an alleged money laundering case. An ED official said, “We have apprehended Azam Khan. After following arrest procedures, we will arrest him and produce him before the Ghaziabad PMLA court.” The probe also involves the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and its university. The ED recently attached university properties worth around ₹1,170 crore. It alleges that ₹426.46 crore in assets came from criminal proceeds.  

The wife of a Slovakian tourist who died in a Bengaluru hotel pool has described the incident in her police complaint. Silvia Hotuatova said, “I rushed to the pool after hearing a scream and found my husband lying motionless in the water.” The incident took place on October 30 at the Conrad Hotel. Her husband, Juraj Horvat, and a German tourist, Alexander Maximilian, died after the alleged electrocution. A US tourist and a pool attendant were injured while trying to rescue them. An FIR has been registered against the hotel management over alleged negligence. Police are investigating the incident.  

A video showing a labourer carrying heavy concrete blocks up 21 floors has sparked outrage on social media. The worker was seen climbing stairs with two blocks balanced on his head. The building reportedly had four working lifts, but workers were not allowed to use them to carry materials. The video was shared by X user Amit Singh after being posted on Instagram. It drew criticism over the treatment of construction workers. Many users questioned why labourers were denied lift access and forced to carry heavy loads. They called for better treatment and basic dignity for workers.  

Residents of the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have reached Ukrainian-controlled territory after a temporary ceasefire allowed them to escape. They had faced severe shortages of food, water and electricity. Some residents reportedly ate garden weeds to survive. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed their arrival in the Chernihiv region on Saturday. Around 25 buses carried evacuees through Russia and Belarus before they reached Ukraine. Zelensky thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for helping arrange the ceasefire. Hundreds of residents have chosen to remain in the devastated city despite the difficult living conditions.