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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsCorporate debt issuances have surged with companies planning to raise more than Rs 17,000 crore this week due to favorable borrowing conditions. Bond yields currently below 7.30% may not stay low for long. Experts note that the upcoming US midterm elections could significantly impact future market conditions and borrowing costs.
ET Markets·
SciencePhoto: Hindustan TimesHT has launched a new Pollution Dashboard that consolidates Delhi's air quality data from official sources including CPCB, IMD, and NASA. On Tuesday, Delhi's air quality index reached 350, classified as 'very poor,' with some stations in the 'severe' band. The dashboard updates hourly and includes data on wind, farm fires, and pollution mixing height, providing a comprehensive view for Delhi and NCR residents.
Hindustan Times··Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Deccan HeraldIn Uttara Kannada's Yellapur, protesters blocked the Hubballi-Karwar national highway demanding the scrapping of the Bedthi-Aghanashini river-linking project. Led by the Bedthi-Aghanashini valley conservation committee, hundreds including traders, farmers, and women participated. They warned of intensified agitation if the government doesn't decide within 15 days. The protest included a padayatra from APMC yard to Sankalp Circle.
Deccan Herald··Yellapur
PoliticsPhoto: The HinduSubhashis Om, BJP MLA from Debra in West Bengal, alleged he was assaulted by his own party workers on November 2, 2026, for opposing extortion. He sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized first locally, then shifted to Medinipur District Hospital. Om accused district leadership of supporting the extortion racket and named six attackers in a police complaint.
The Hindu··Debra
EntertainmentPhoto: HT WorldTikTok creator Marcel Johnson passed away at 32 after a 15-month battle with stomach cancer. His wife, Taylor Johnson, announced his death on November 2, 2026, at 4:45 pm, sharing an emotional tribute. Diagnosed in August 2025, Marcel, a father of five, had been updating fans on his illness. His final words were, "I'm ready to go."
HT World·
PoliticsPhoto: Firstpost WorldIn the 2026 US midterm elections, Texas faces a pivotal Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. This closely watched contest could end nearly four decades of Republican dominance in Texas and impact which party controls the US Congress next year. The outcome is seen as crucial for both state and national politics.
Firstpost World··Austin
ET Markets·
Photo: ET MarketsCorporate debt issuances have surged with companies planning to raise more than Rs 17,000 crore this week due to favorable borrowing conditions. Bond yields currently below 7.30% may not stay low for long. Experts note that the upcoming US midterm elections could significantly impact future market conditions and borrowing costs.
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