# Today in India: 2 November 2026

2026-11-02T00:32:04+00:00 | Daily Digest | Indian Opinion Desk

2 November 2026 | 14 stories | Updated 08:08 IST

Gold and silver hit a one-year low, the CBI extradites a betting syndicate promoter from Oman, and a new storm threatens the east coast. Passenger vehicle dispatches also cross five lakh units for the first time.

## Gold, silver hit one-year low
Business & Economy | 6 sources, 6 neutral
Gold and silver prices extended their decline in the national capital on 31 October, with 99.9 per cent purity gold falling Rs 3,200 to Rs 1,42,000 per 10 grams and silver dropping Rs 4,200 to Rs 1,86,000 per kg, the All India Sarafa Association reported. Both metals were last quoted near these levels in December 2025.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/gold-silver-extend-october-losses-as-crude-fed-jitters-weigh/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/gold-silver-extend-october-losses-as-crude-fed-jitters-weigh.md)

## Nagpur jewellers get extortion letters
India | 3 sources, 3 neutral
Eight bullion traders in Nagpur have received handwritten extortion letters demanding Rs 10 lakh each, purportedly from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The letters were sent through the postal service over the past four to five days. They threaten the traders with the same fate as actor Tiger Shroff, who was attacked in Mumbai this year, and warn them not to inform police. The All India Jewellery Association has approached Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and submitted a complaint with Nagpur Police.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/nagpur-jewellers-get-rs10-lakh-extortion-threats-in-lawrence-bishnoi-s-name/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/nagpur-jewellers-get-rs10-lakh-extortion-threats-in-lawrence-bishnoi-s-name.md)

## Telangana CM likens Modi to Ravana
Politics | 5 sources, 5 neutral
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday, 1 November, likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ravana and said Congress workers had come to New Delhi as a 'vanara sena' to defeat him. He was addressing party workers at Telangana Bhavan before the INDIA bloc's 'Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/telangana-cm-likens-modi-to-ravana-bjp-calls-it-disgraceful/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/telangana-cm-likens-modi-to-ravana-bjp-calls-it-disgraceful.md)

## Rajasthan IAS-IPS couple face ACB probe
Governance | 4 sources, 4 neutral
IPS officer Prashakha Mathur and her IAS husband Shikhar Agrawal have been placed on Awaiting Posting Order after Rajasthan's Anti-Corruption Bureau launched a preliminary inquiry into allegations that the couple bought 40 discount-priced luxury villas from a resort firm in exchange for official favours. Mathur, a 1995-batch IPS officer, was taken off her post on 31 October. Agrawal, a 1993-batch IAS officer, had been placed on APO on 28 October.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/rajasthan-ias-ips-couple-face-acb-probe-over-40-luxury-villas/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/rajasthan-ias-ips-couple-face-acb-probe-over-40-luxury-villas.md)

## More from today

### BJP, Tipra Motha to fight Tripura polls together
Politics | 5 sources, 5 neutral
The BJP and its NDA ally Tipra Motha have agreed to contest Tripura's upcoming urban local body elections together, Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced on 1 November. The decision followed a meeting at the State Guest House attended by BJP general secretary Bipin Debbarma and Tipra Motha MLAs Ranjit Debbarma and Purnachandra Jamatia. Both sides support a joint fight under the NDA banner for elections to the Agartala Municipal Corporation, municipal councils and nagar panchayats. Seat-sharing remains unresolved.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/bjp-tipra-motha-to-fight-tripura-civic-polls-together-under-nda/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/bjp-tipra-motha-to-fight-tripura-civic-polls-together-under-nda.md)

### Ashwin defends Sanju Samson
Sports | 3 sources, 3 neutral
Ravichandran Ashwin has defended Sanju Samson after the wicketkeeper-batter managed 67, 14, 18, 4, and 4 in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. When a social media user taunted Ashwin for backing Samson, he replied in Hindi: 'Sanju mera first-choice, tumhara full-time obsession' (Sanju is my first choice, he is your full-time obsession). Samson's inconsistent scores triggered calls to replace him with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who made 4 and 45 in two matches.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/ashwin-defends-sanju-samson-with-cheeky-one-liner-after-nz-series/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/ashwin-defends-sanju-samson-with-cheeky-one-liner-after-nz-series.md)

### CBI extradites Mahadev App promoter
India | 10 sources, 9 neutral, 1 sensationalist
The Central Bureau of Investigation has extradited Sourabh Chandrakar, promoter of the Mahadev Online Book illegal betting syndicate, from Oman to India. A CBI team brought him back on Sunday, 1 November 2026, after the Royal Oman Police detained him on an Interpol Red Corner Notice. He will be produced before the CBI Special Judge in Raipur on Monday, 2 November 2026.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/mahadev-app-kingpin-sourabh-chandrakar-extradited-from-oman/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/mahadev-app-kingpin-sourabh-chandrakar-extradited-from-oman.md)

### Yogi attacks SP on land grabbing
Politics | 3 sources, 3 neutral
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, 1 November accused the Samajwadi Party of having a 'mafia-oriented' mindset, alleging its leaders were involved in land-grabbing. Addressing a rally after inaugurating the first phase of the Gordhoiya drain project in Gorakhpur, he said his government had completed the 'first project to eliminate mosquitoes and mafia' from the city. The first phase cost over Rs 495 crore, projects for the second phase and a sewerage scheme costing more than Rs 880 crore were also launched.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/yogi-gorakhpur-free-of-mosquitoes-mafia-sp-leaders-land-grabbers/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/yogi-gorakhpur-free-of-mosquitoes-mafia-sp-leaders-land-grabbers.md)

### Passenger vehicle dispatches cross 5 lakh
Business & Economy | 3 sources, 3 neutral
Domestic passenger vehicle wholesale dispatches crossed 5 lakh units for the first time in October 2026, driven by festive demand, lower borrowing costs and tax reforms. Telangana Today and Forbes India estimate dispatches at 5.25 to 5.3 lakh units, up 13 to 15 per cent from 4.6 lakh units in October 2025. Maruti Suzuki reported dispatches of 2.12 lakh units, up 20.5 per cent, Tata Motors rose 21 per cent to 73,894 units and Mahindra & Mahindra 2 per cent to 73,338 units.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/indian-passenger-vehicle-wholesales-hit-record-5-lakh-in-october/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/indian-passenger-vehicle-wholesales-hit-record-5-lakh-in-october.md)

### New storm threatens east coast
Health & Science | 2 sources, 2 neutral
Less than a week after Cyclone Arnab made landfall on 27 to 28 August, a new storm system is threatening India's east coast, primarily Andhra Pradesh, reports India Today. Over 1,80,000 people were evacuated during Arnab, with Isro satellites and IMD warnings deployed. Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Tamil Nadu now face a test of their ability to handle repeated strikes. India averages five cyclones a year, two becoming severe storms, and better forecasting has cut fatalities.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/indias-cyclone-preparedness-tested-as-new-storm-threatens-east-coast/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/indias-cyclone-preparedness-tested-as-new-storm-threatens-east-coast.md)

## Useful today

### New aviation rules notified
Governance | 2 sources, 2 neutral
The Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026 replaces the Aircraft Rules, 1937. Published on 31 October 2026, they take effect on 1 January 2027. Under Rule 192, airlines must display the total fare payable by a passenger with a separate break-up of base fare, taxes, fees, cancellation charges and refund conditions. The DGCA will monitor tariffs.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/new-aviation-rules-to-replace-1937-framework-from-january-1/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/new-aviation-rules-to-replace-1937-framework-from-january-1.md)

### TNPSC Group II exam held for 846 posts
India | 2 sources, 2 neutral
Nearly 4.90 lakh candidates appeared for the TNPSC Group II and IIA preliminary examination on Sunday, 1 November, competing for 846 state government posts. The exam was held at 1,647 centres across Tamil Nadu, with 51,721 candidates in Chennai alone. No entry after 9 a.m. and no electronic gadgets were allowed.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/over-25000-candidates-to-sit-tnpsc-group-ii-exams-in-two-tamil-nadu-districts/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/over-25000-candidates-to-sit-tnpsc-group-ii-exams-in-two-tamil-nadu-districts.md)

### Bay of Bengal storm threat for Maharashtra
India | 2 sources, 2 neutral
A low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea could strengthen into a cyclonic storm, bringing unseasonal showers to parts of Maharashtra over the next three days. The system likely crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coastline between Nellore and Narasapur by Tuesday morning (3 November) with winds of 100 to 110 kmph, the IMD warned.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/cyclone-arnab-rain-in-mumbai-short-lived-no-showers-from-saturday/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/cyclone-arnab-rain-in-mumbai-short-lived-no-showers-from-saturday.md)

### OPSC opens 89 scientific officer posts
Governance | 2 sources, 2 neutral
The Odisha Public Service Commission has invited online applications for 89 scientific officer posts across 10 roles under Advertisement No. 14 of 2026-27. The window opens on 6 November 2026 and closes on 26 November 2026. Candidates need a Post Graduate or Master's degree with at least 55% marks. Pay is Rs 44,900 per month in Level 10.
Brief: https://indianopinion.org/opsc-opens-89-scientific-officer-posts-apply-by-26-november/ (markdown https://indianopinion.org/opsc-opens-89-scientific-officer-posts-apply-by-26-november.md)

## The closing thought

Gold and silver have dropped to a one-year low, while extortion letters targeting Nagpur jewellers have prompted official complaints. The CBI has extradited a major betting syndicate promoter from Oman, and Telangana's chief minister has triggered a political row by comparing the prime minister to Ravana. On the economic front, passenger vehicle dispatches have crossed five lakh units for the first time. What will matter tomorrow is how the gold market opens again and whether Nagpur police make arrests in the extortion case.

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- [2 November 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-2-november-2026.md)
- [1 November 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-1-november-2026.md)
- [31 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-31-october-2026.md)
- [30 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-30-october-2026.md)
- [29 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-29-october-2026.md)
- [28 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-28-october-2026.md)
- [27 October 2026](https://indianopinion.org/today-in-india-27-october-2026.md)

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