Russia’s Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev has issued a stern warning to the U.S., urging Washington to take Moscow's nuclear statements seriously to prevent a potential World War III. Speaking to RT, Medvedev criticized U.S. and European political leaders for lacking the strategic insight once demonstrated by Henry Kissinger. He reiterated that, should Russia's existence be threatened, it would have "no choice" but to act decisively, implying nuclear options. This comes amid escalated tensions as Ukraine faces increasing Russian drone strikes. Medvedev’s remarks underline Russia's response to Western involvement in Ukraine, signaling a risk of further escalation.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has assured that the Indian Embassy in Israel is in close contact with the estimated 20,000–30,000 Indian nationals residing there, providing necessary advisories amid rising tensions in West Asia. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized India's concern for the safety of its citizens and reiterated India's position on pursuing dialogue and diplomacy to ease the conflict. This follows recent escalations, including Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets, which have heightened regional instability. The MEA continues to monitor the situation closely to ensure the well-being of Indian citizens.

Hezbollah announced on November 2 that it launched rockets at the Glilot intelligence base near Tel Aviv in the early hours of the morning. The Iran-backed group stated it fired a salvo of rockets at approximately 2:30 AM, targeting the Israeli military's 8200 intelligence unit. This incident follows months of escalating tensions and cross-border fire between Hezbollah and Israel, heightened by the Gaza conflict triggered by Hamas’s attack on October 7, 2023. The Israeli military confirmed the activation of sirens in response to suspicious aerial targets and continues to monitor the situation closely.

As the official polling day for the U.S. election approaches on November 5, more than 70 million voters have already cast their ballots, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab. While this figure is below the 2020 record of 101.5 million due to the pandemic, it surpasses early voting totals from 2016 (47.2 million) and 2012 (46.2 million). In the race, Kamala Harris leads Donald Trump nationally with 48% to 47%. The election's outcome will hinge on swing states, where both candidates must secure at least three states to reach the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Delhi's air quality has plummeted to hazardous levels, primarily due to an increase in stubble burning, which now contributes over 35% to the pollution. On November 2, Delhi recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 316, while Ghaziabad reached 330 and Ludhiana reported 339. The spike in farm fires, particularly in Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, led to 861 stubble burning incidents on the same day. Punjab has the highest number of incidents, with 3,916 reported since September 15. This environmental crisis poses serious health risks, especially for vulnerable populations across northern India.

Indian troops have started patrolling Demchok and Depsang along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to verify the disengagement of forces following the October 21 agreement with China. This move marks a significant step towards resolving the military standoff that began in April 2022. According to officials, both India and China have dismantled temporary structures and agreed on a specified distance between their troops. The disengagement will allow Indian forces access to key patrolling points previously blocked by Chinese forces. Modi and Xi Jinping have committed to reviving dialogue mechanisms to restore bilateral relations and maintain peace along the border.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated his 59th birthday surrounded by family and close friends. His wife, Gauri Khan, shared a heartfelt glimpse of the celebration held at their Mumbai residence, Mannat. In a photo posted on Instagram, SRK is seen cutting a cake with Gauri and their daughter Suhana standing by his side. Shah Rukh wore an all-black ensemble, while Suhana and Gauri donned a golden saree and grey ethnic attire, respectively. Gauri captioned the post, “A memorable evening last night with friends and family.” Bollywood celebrities and fans across social media extended warm wishes for the beloved superstar.

At 38, Ravichandran Ashwin wowed fans with an extraordinary catch to dismiss Daryl Mitchell on Day 2 of the India vs New Zealand Test in Mumbai. Mitchell, who had been partnering with Will Young for a 50-run stand, skied a ball from Ravindra Jadeja. Ashwin sprinted back from mid-on and made a stunning diving grab, breaking the partnership and sparking a New Zealand collapse. Following the dismissal, New Zealand lost five wickets for just 77 runs, ending Day 2 at 171/9. Ashwin and Jadeja combined to take seven wickets, placing India in a strong position.

The United States imposed sanctions on 400 entities worldwide, including 19 Indian companies, for allegedly aiding Russia’s war efforts in Ukraine by supplying critical technology. The sanctions, part of a broader initiative to restrict Russia’s access to key defense components, also target firms in China, Switzerland, and Turkey. The U.S. Treasury aims to curb Russia’s access to microelectronics and CNC items essential to its military. India’s Ministry of External Affairs responded, affirming India’s strong non-proliferation policies and commitment to international sanctions compliance. The Indian government emphasized that no domestic laws were violated by the sanctioned firms.

A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist from Pakistan was killed and four security personnel were injured in a Saturday morning encounter in Srinagar's Khanyar area. Following intelligence about terrorist presence, security forces launched a search operation in the densely populated area. Two CRPF jawans and two police officers, all injured in the exchange, are in stable condition at the Army’s 92 Base Hospital. In a separate operation in Anantnag’s Halkan Gali, two militants, including one foreigner and one local, were killed after an intense gunfight with security forces. The operation remains ongoing, with additional details awaited.