Here are the top national and international news updates for November 3, covering key developments in politics, economy, diplomacy, and global events.
1. Delhi liquor policy case: Arvind Kejriwal sheds tears as court shreds CBI
The four-year-long Delhi liquor policy case, which saw AAP’s top leaders, including chief Arvind Kejriwal, arrested, potentially cost them the assembly polls last year. Now, a Delhi court has given Kejriwal, his ex-deputy Manish Sisodia and 21 others a clean chit, saying the CBI case lacks foundation and is based almost entirely on conjecture.
2. Hot, dry weather to prevail over North India, rain likely in hills on Saturday
India faces rising temperatures and humidity as February ends with a massive rain deficit. Experts predict heat waves in coastal areas and light snow in the Himalayas.
3. India’s Q3 GDP grows 7.8% as government rolls out new base year series
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation introduced a new series of GDP estimates with 2022-23 as the base year, replacing the earlier 2011-12 base.
4. The Kerala Story 2 cleared for release after High Court bench lifts stay
The Kerala High Court has lifted the interim stay on The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, just hours after a single-judge bench had halted its release and questioned the CBFC’s U/A certification.
5. After SC order, NCERT calls back circulated Class 8 textbook
NCERT has made a public appeal to get back the circulated Class 8 Social Science textbook. The statement came from NCERT after the Supreme Court order on the latest edition of the book.
6. Indian Football League begins new season
The Indian Football League 2025-26 season officially began on February 27, marking a new phase for domestic football in India.
7. Global investor eyes stake in IPL teams
American investor David Blitzer is planning to buy a stake in IPL teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, showing the strong business value of Indian cricket.
8. Taliban claims airstrikes on Pakistani military bases near Islamabad
The Afghan Taliban’s Ministry of National Defence has issued a statement claiming its air force conducted airstrikes on multiple Pakistani military around 11 am on Friday. The statement claims attacks targeted locations near Islamabad, approximately five kilometres from the Prime Minister’s office, as well as military installations in Nowshera, Jamrud, and Abbottabad.
