Daily brief of Bharat-centric happenings and beyond!
Published at 8PM IST on 2026-11-02.
Good morning, I am Joy, bringing you the latest news updates.
In international politics, US President Trump has warned he may need to become "Mr Veto" if Democrats secure a majority in Congress. This would allow him to block Democratic legislation and prevent opponents from undoing his administration's work. This comes as an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 52% of American voters favor a Democratic candidate in their district in midterm polls.
Domestically, a political confrontation has unfolded after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made veiled references to foreign trips, questioning secret meetings abroad and those speaking the language of India's enemies. In response, Rahul challenged the Prime Minister to an open debate on any stage and at any time, claiming the Prime Minister became PM due to foreign help.
In the business and technology sector, supermarket chains across Europe are facing significant losses after a cyberattack caused refrigerators to hit temperatures of up to 70 degrees Celsius. This forced the disposal of food worth hundreds of thousands of euros. The incident follows a similar cyberattack recently suffered by French supermarkets.
For financial updates, the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has launched a WhatsApp-based service. Salaried employees can now check their PF balance, view their last five transactions, and download their PF passbook by sending a 'Hi' to the verified number +91 8796441800 or by scanning the organization's QR code.
In tragic news from Bhiwandi, 25-year-old motorcyclist Hrithikesh Patil died following a collision with a truck near the ST bus stand. Preliminary accounts suggest he was attempting to pass between a truck and an auto-rickshaw at the time of the accident.
Patil was taken to IGM Hospital, where he was declared dead. Shantinagar police are currently investigating the crash, while also addressing concerns regarding roadside parking in the area.
That concludes our news bulletin for this hour. Thank you for tuning in, and stay safe