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BJP workers staged protests in Karnataka against the Congress government's decision to increase Nandini milk prices by ₹8 per litre from November 1. BJP Women's Morcha members demonstrated outside the MyMUL office in Mysuru, demanding a rollback of the hike in milk and dairy product prices
An oil spill from the damaged tanker Gem No. 2 has affected the UAE coastline, with oil slicks reaching beaches near Umm Al Quwain and extending towards Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman and Sharjah. Authorities have contained the leak and are continuing coastal clean-up and environmental monitoring operations
Chelsea returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. After a goalless first half featuring VAR overturns for both sides, Morgan Rogers broke the deadlock early in the second half by converting a pass from Roméo Lavia. Manchester United's afternoon deteriorated quickly when defender Lisandro Martínez was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for conceding a penalty. Cole Palmer coolly dispatched the resulting spot-kick to double the Blues' lead, marking his 50th career Premier League goal. The decisive home victory propelled Chelsea back into fourth place in the standings.
Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off a sensational Premier League upset by defeating Manchester City 1-0 in a dramatic clash at the Etihad Stadium. Midfielder Yasin Ayari scored the lone goal in the 11th minute, turning in Maxim De Cuyper's whipped delivery following a clever set-piece routine. Manchester City dominated possession and created several clear-cut opportunities across both halves, but Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen delivered a world-class performance between the posts. Verbruggen made crucial late saves to deny Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku, and Bernardo Silva, preserving a famous clean sheet for the visitors. The surprising defeat marked a second consecutive league slip-up for City, while Fabian Hürzeler’s Seagulls moved within just two points of the top of the table.
Barcelona responded to recent set-backs in emphatic fashion with a dominant 6-1 victory over Deportivo Alavés at Spotify Camp Nou. Hansi Flick's side put the game out of reach in a breathtaking first half. Raphinha opened the scoring in the eighth minute before Fermín López doubled the advantage midway through the half. Raphinha added his second goal in the 41st minute, and Lamine Yamal made it 4-0 in first-half stoppage time. In the second period, Lamine Yamal grabbed his double in the 64th minute after a VAR review, and substitute Anthony Gordon struck an 81st-minute sixth goal. Mariano Díaz netted a late consolation for Alavés, but the win ensured Barcelona maintained top spot in La Liga with 10 wins from 11 games.
Borussia Dortmund produced a remarkable fightback at the Allianz Arena, coming from behind twice to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in a gripping Der Klassiker. Bayern took the lead in the 38th minute when Konrad Laimer finished off a fine team move. Dortmund responded after the break, with Serhou Guirassy leveling the score on the hour mark. Bayern had a prime opportunity to retake control shortly after, but Harry Kane uncharacteristically missed a penalty. Dayot Upamecano made amends for his side in the 66th minute by powering home a header to put Bayern back ahead 2-1. However, Dortmund refused to back down. In the 89th minute, substitute Fábio Silva capitalised on a loose ball following a late corner to slot home the equalizer, rescuing a hard-earned point for the visitors in the dying moments.
Find today's news in pics from India and around the world for November 01, 2026
Opposition leaders gathered in Delhi for the INDIA bloc’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ protest, targeting the Election Commission over alleged voter-list irregularities and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar
Pakistan clinched the ODI Tri-Series title with a spectacular three-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in a high-scoring final at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a formidable 325/8 in 50 overs, driven by Kamindu Mendis' brilliant maiden ODI century (131) and Pavan Rathnayake's fluent 77. Pakistan pegged the visitors back late in the innings, with Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf claiming two wickets each to restrict further acceleration. In reply, Pakistan overcame early stumbles thanks to a sensational 127 off 99 balls from Fakhar Zaman, supported by Saad Baig's 74. When Sri Lanka's bowlers threatened a late comeback, player of the series Arafat Minhas smashed a rapid 61 off 31 balls alongside Hasan Nawaz to guide Pakistan past the 326-run target with nine balls remaining.
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