School assembly news headlines today (November 03): Top updates
Reading news headlines during school assembly helps students improve their general knowledge and understand important events around the world. The activity also encourages critical thinking, builds vocabulary and develops English speaking skills. It gives students an opportunity to discuss current affairs and express their views with confidence. See today's major headlines for Tuesday, November 03.
Voter numbers fall by up to 13.24% in five poll-bound States after SIR
The voter base in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur has shrunk by up to 13.24% following the completion of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to official data.
Manipur: Protesters clash with security forces after bodies of missing youths found
Agitators clashed with security personnel in Kangpokpi after the bodies of two missing youths were recovered in neighbouring Senapati district, prompting police to use tear gas and baton-charge protesters.
Dia Mirza's Diwali appeal sparks row; BMC deletes pollution awareness video
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed an actor Dia Mirza-featured video from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her inclusion.
Eight labourers electrocuted during road construction work in Rajasthan
Eight workers died and five others sustained burn injuries after a machine used for road construction came into contact with an electricity line in Rajasthan's Jhunjhunu district.
Three rebel Punjab AAP MLAs join BJP ahead of Assembly polls
The BJP welcomed three Aam Aadmi Party leaders from Punjab, including legislator Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh, in a setback to the ruling party ahead of the Assembly elections.
Odisha evacuates people as Cyclone Murasu intensifies
The Odisha government stepped up evacuations in vulnerable areas after Cyclone Murasu intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal.
Supreme Court closes pleas seeking independent probe into Ram temple donations case
The Supreme Court closed petitions seeking an independent investigation into alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram temple donations after an SIT filed its chargesheet, allowing the trial to proceed before the local court.
Supreme Court permits green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7 and 8
The Supreme Court has allowed the use of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR between 6 am and 7 am and from 8 pm to 10 pm on November 7 and 8.
Actor Imran Khan apologises to Bombay High Court over participation in protest
Actor Imran Khan tendered an unconditional apology after the Bombay High Court criticised him for participating in a protest over the Chief Election Commissioner and SIR issue, noting that the right to protest was available only to Indian citizens.
Bangladesh garment workers' protests turn violent for second day; 670 factories shut
Garment workers in Bangladesh continued protests over higher wages for a second consecutive day, prompting authorities to deploy additional paramilitary forces after reports of vehicle vandalism and road blockades.
Binance customers withdraw $3.6 billion after major cryptocurrency theft
Customers withdrew $3.6 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Binance following the largest theft in its history, which has been linked to North Korea.
Fitness test puts Rishabh Pant's participation in Wellington Test in doubt
India batter Rishabh Pant is unlikely to feature in India A's third unofficial Test against New Zealand A in Lincoln from November 7 to 10 as he continues to recover from a side strain sustained during last month's Irani Cup.