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Today in India: 1 November 2026
Jio Platforms becomes India's second-most valuable firm after a record Rs 30,200 crore IPO, and Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' becomes the highest-grossing Tamil film ever. The government is to hold talks on the Scotch tariff dispute, while 55,000 heat deaths are projected for India by March 2027.
Jailer 2 crosses Rs 510 crore in India
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' has crossed Rs 511.55 crore gross in India by Day 17, earning Rs 1.78 crore net on Saturday, 31 October 2026, according to Sacnilk estimates. Its worldwide gross stands at Rs 776.95 crore, nearing the Rs 800 crore mark. The film has become the highest-grossing Tamil film of all time, overtaking Rajinikanth's 2018 film '2.0', and is the second-highest-grossing Indian film of 2026 after 'Dhurandhar The Revenge'.
6 sources, 5 neutral, 1 sensationalist
55,000 heat deaths projected for India by March 2027
India could see around 55,000 additional heat-related deaths between October 2026 and March 2027, with most expected in March, according to updated projections by the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab. Nigeria is projected to record about 56,000 deaths, while Indonesia and Brazil face around 29,000 and 19,000 deaths respectively. The global toll is estimated at 857,000 additional deaths over the entire El Niño period from June 2026 to March 2027.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Mohun Bagan beat Punjab FC 2-1, climb to top of ISL
Mohun Bagan Super Giant came from behind to defeat Punjab FC 2-1 at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, 31 October 2026. The win took the Mariners to nine points from four matches, temporarily placing them at the top of the Indian Super League standings. Punjab FC took an early lead in the third minute through Alfred Planas Moya, but Lee Erwin equalised for Mohun Bagan in the 18th minute. Dejan Drazic put the hosts ahead three minutes before half-time with a deflected strike from outside the box.
5 sources, 5 neutral
Missing Poonch woman suspected to have crossed LoC into PoK
Rubina Kousar, a resident of Karni village near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, has been missing since Friday (30 October 2026). Officials said she took eight goats out for grazing and did not return by evening. Preliminary information suggests she may have crossed the LoC into Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) along with the livestock.
4 sources, 4 neutral
More from today
Yuvraj Singh demands ODI spots for Abhishek, Vaibhav, Ishan
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has said not regularly picking players such as Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the ODI squad amounts to injustice to their talent. He made the comments to PTI on Friday, 30 October, on the sidelines of the launch of Protocol 32 in Mumbai. Yuvraj acknowledged that the team already has several great players, making it hard for new faces to find a spot. He expressed hope that the young batters, given their current form, would be included in the 50-over squad soon.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Toyota Innova Hycross facelift launched in Indonesia, India launch on Nov 26
Toyota has launched the updated Innova Hycross, sold as the Kijang Innova Zenix in Indonesia, ahead of the India facelift launch scheduled for 26 November 2026. The hybrid range starts at about Rs 24.87 lakh (converted from Indonesian prices) for the G Hybrid and goes up to roughly Rs 32.35 lakh for the top Q Hybrid Modellista. The Indonesian model gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 360-degree camera (from V Hybrid upwards), a dual-channel dashcam, and in-car Wi-Fi.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Water ingress on INS Kesari at Vizag dockyard, no casualties
Water ingress was reported on board the Indian Navy's amphibious warfare ship INS Kesari while berthed at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam on Saturday, 31 October. The Navy said no injuries or loss of life occurred. High-capacity de-watering equipment and salvage teams were deployed after naval personnel detected water in a compartment below the waterline. The Eastern Naval Command spokesperson said operations to pump out the water were underway. A Board of Inquiry will be constituted to determine the cause.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Govt to meet liquor firms over bulk Scotch tariff dispute
India's government will hold closed-door talks with liquor companies on Monday (2 November) after domestic firms joined Diageo and Pernod Ricard in opposing a federal decision that bulk Scotch imports do not qualify for the 75% tariff reduction, down from 150%, agreed under the India-UK trade pact implemented in July.
4 sources, 4 neutral
Odisha restores Lord Jagannath's 28.84-acre land records
The Odisha Commissioner of Consolidation under the Board of Revenue on 30 October cancelled disputed land records for 28.84 acres in Puri's Shankarpur Mouza and directed restoration of the property in the name of Lord Jagannath. The land, located near the Omkareshwar Temple, is valued at over Rs 450 crore according to kalingatv.com, while odishabytes.com and the Times of India estimate it at over Rs 600 crore. The order came in Consolidation Revision Case No. 303/2016.
3 sources, 3 neutral
Jio Platforms becomes India's second-largest company after $3.2bn IPO
Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms raised Rs 30,200 crore ($3.2bn) in India's largest-ever IPO, listing on the National Stock Exchange on Wednesday, 28 October 2026. Shares surged 21% on debut, valuing the company at $131.5bn and making it India's second-most valuable firm after its parent Reliance Industries. Jio reported Q2 revenue of Rs 47,485 crore, up 11.3% year-on-year, and net profit of Rs 21,879 crore, up 16.6%, while Reliance Industries posted consolidated revenue of Rs 3,62,268 crore, up 27.8%, and net profit of Rs 29,550 crore, up 33.8%.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Mumbai mega blocks on Central, Western, Harbour lines on 1 November
Central Railway will hold three separate blocks on Sunday, 1 November 2026, affecting suburban and express services. A Main Line block between CSMT and Vidyavihar from 10.55am to 3.55pm will divert slow trains onto fast lines. A Trans-Harbour line block between Thane and Vashi/Nerul from 11.10am to 4.10pm will suspend all services on that section.
5 sources, 4 neutral, 1 sensationalist
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Gold prices fall 2.5%, now Rs 50,000 below record high before Dhanteras
On MCX on Friday, 30 October 2026, gold prices fell 2.5% to Rs 1,38,250 per 10 grams, over Rs 50,000 less than the all-time high of Rs 1,91,000 in January this year. The drop comes just before Diwali and Dhanteras, when gold buying traditionally surges. Prices are also lower compared to last year's Diwali (2025).
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CONCOR sets 21 November 2026 as exam date for 77 vacancies
Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) has announced that the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the recruitment of Management Trainees and Assistant Officers will be held on Saturday, 21 November 2026. The examination covers 77 vacancies: 45 Management Trainee posts across Commercial, Operations, Accounts, Technical, Management Information Systems, Civil and Personnel disciplines, and 32 Assistant Officer posts. Admit cards will be released shortly.
2 sources, 2 neutral
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Mumbai CNG at Rs 90 per kg from 1 November after Re 1 hike
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Re 1 per kg across Mumbai and adjoining areas, effective from midnight on 31 October. The revised price of Rs 90 per kg from 1 November will affect nearly 12.93 lakh vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including auto-rickshaws, taxis and private vehicles.
3 sources, 3 neutral
The closing thought
Jio Platforms' record listing caps a week of financial milestones, but the government's closed-door talks on the Scotch tariff dispute signal that trade pacts bring their own domestic friction. The heat death projections are a stark reminder of climate risk, while a missing woman near the LoC underlines the fragility of life on the border. Watch Monday's liquor industry meeting for signals on how India balances trade commitments with local interests.
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