Here are the main national and international news highlights for November 3, focusing on important updates in politics, the economy, diplomacy, and global affairs.
1. Delhi Liquor Policy Case: Kejriwal Emotional as Court Questions CBI
In a significant turn of events, a Delhi court has cleared Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Manish Sisodia, along with 21 others, in the four-year-old Delhi liquor policy case. The court criticized the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that their case was mostly based on assumptions rather than solid evidence.
2. Weather Update: North India to Experience High Temperatures
North India is facing hot and dry weather conditions. As February ends with low rainfall, experts are warning of potential heatwaves in coastal areas and light snowfall in the Himalayan regions this Saturday.
3. India’s GDP Grows by 7.8% in Q3
The Ministry of Statistics has announced that India’s GDP has increased by 7.8% in the third quarter. They have also updated the base year for GDP calculations to 2022-23, replacing the previous base year of 2011-12.
4. The Kerala Story 2 Approved for Release
The Kerala High Court has lifted the ban on The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, allowing it to be released just hours after a previous decision halted its screening over certification concerns.
5. NCERT Recalls Class 8 Textbook
Following a Supreme Court ruling, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has requested the return of a Class 8 Social Science textbook that had already been distributed.
6. New Season of Indian Football League Kicks Off
The Indian Football League’s 2025-26 season officially began on February 27, signaling a fresh chapter for football in the country.
7. American Investor Interested in IPL Teams
American investor David Blitzer is looking to invest in IPL teams such as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the lucrative potential of Indian cricket.
8. Taliban Claims Airstrikes on Pakistan
The Afghan Taliban has announced that it conducted airstrikes on several Pakistani military bases, targeting locations near Islamabad and other regions. The statement claims the strikes occurred around 11 am on Friday.
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