Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race

A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.
Inside the booth: Faith, economy and immigration inspired these Texans’ votes

Several races in Texas drew national attention. On the eve of the election, Texans share what mattered to them.
Dia Mirza’s Diwali ‘no-crackers’ video removed after BJP’s objection, BMC retains Madhuri, Rahane’s videos on its page

BMC deleted Dia Mirza’s video against bursting crackers after BJP Mumbai chief objected. The video was part of a campaign on pollution as per Bombay High Court order.
Can you burst crackers this Diwali in Delhi-NCR? Supreme Court eases ban with conditions

Supreme Court allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali on Nov 7-8 in fixed time slots, ban returns from Nov 9.
Yogi Adityanath targets SP over Kanwar Yatra, Durga Puja restrictions in UP

UP CM Yogi Adityanath accused the previous Samajwadi Party government of restricting religious practices, including the Kanwar Yatra and festivals in western Uttar Pradesh. He also inaugurated development projects worth over ?520 crore in Gonda.
Surat Horror: How phone games and WhatsApp row led to three deaths

Two separate disputes in Surat turned fatal: a woman allegedly killed her father after a mobile gaming row, while two teenagers were stabbed to death after a WhatsApp group argument.
‘Even my Telangana Yuva Morcha president can defeat you’: Amit Shah takes a sly dig at Rahul Gandhi

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday took a sly dig at LOP Rahul Gandhi, saying that BJP’s Telangana Yuva Morcha president could also defeat him in an election.
Is Omar Abdullah-Nidhi Razdan marriage ‘un-Islamic’? This is what Jamaat president said

Muslim cleric Maulana Razvi calls Omar Abdullah-Nidhi Razdan marriage unlawful under Sharia, saying both partners must be Muslim for nikah to be valid.
Cyclone Murasu: Flights cancelled, thousands to be evacuated as storm heads towards Andhra coast

Cyclone Murasu is approaching the Andhra Pradesh coast, prompting flight and train cancellations, evacuations and heavy rainfall warnings across several states.
GRAP-II imposed in Delhi-NCR as AQI crosses 300: What restrictions kick in?

While there is an increase in pollution levels in the national capital, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage-II of the GRAP across Delhi NCR.