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Fire Breaks Out at HPCL Refinery in Visakhapatnam, No Casualties Reported
A fire broke out at HPCL's Visakhapatnam facility on November 2, 2026, reportedly in a sulphur storage tank. Six fire tenders brought the blaze under control within an hour, and police confirmed that there were no casualties.
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Pixxel Sets Up US Subsidiary to Expand Government Business
Indian space startup Pixxel launches Pixxel Federal in the US to pursue government contracts in defence, intelligence and Earth observation technology.
Entertainment
Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor’s KWK Reunion Goes Viral
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World
Florida Plane Crash: Florida Learjet Crash Kills All Nine People on Board
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Entertainment
Saif and Kareena Reunite on Koffee With Karan 9
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National
Justice Muralidhar Accuses Israel of Seeking to Reduce Palestinian Population
Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar has accused Israel of pursuing policies aimed at expanding its occupation while reducing the Palestinian population. He said a UN-appointed commission is collecting and preserving evidence of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Entertainment
Hanuman Ansh Rights Dispute: Makers Issue Warning
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National
Over 18,000 Sign Petition Against Centre’s Draft Animal Cruelty Rules
More than 18,000 people have reportedly signed a PETA India petition opposing the Centre’s proposed laboratory animal rules. The organisation warns that the draft could weaken protections for animals used in experiments.
Politics
Srinagar MP Aga Ruhullah Set to Quit National Conference
Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi is expected to leave the National Conference, citing differences over the party’s political direction and principles.