November 1, 2026
Today's Briefing
Cyclone Murasu forms in the Bay of Bengal, seven Rameswaram fishermen are held by Sri Lanka's navy, Alberta's election chief floats a delay, the IMF flags Sri Lanka's tax arrears, and India clinch the T20I series despite a final-game loss.
- 1A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has strengthened into Cyclone Murasu, a Tamil-named storm the IMD expects to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast on November 3. Coastal Tamil Nadu has been warned of gusty winds up to 75 km/h and rain, and fishers are advised to stay ashore.Read at source · The Hindu →
- 2Sri Lanka's navy detained seven fishermen from the Rameswaram area near Katchatheevu, alleging they had crossed the maritime boundary. Fishermen's associations are urging the Indian and Tamil Nadu governments to secure their quick release.Read at source · The Hindu →
- 3Alberta's chief electoral officer says the province's next general election should either use the existing riding boundaries or be pushed back from 2027. The advice comes amid opposition accusations of gerrymandering over a proposed new electoral map.Read at source · Global News →
- 4A new IMF report says unpaid taxes owed to Sri Lanka's Inland Revenue Department reached roughly Rs 2.1 trillion by the end of 2025. The Fund says stronger collection and compliance, rather than higher tax rates, should drive the next gains in revenue.Read at source · Athavan News →
- 5Tim Seifert's 93 powered New Zealand to victory over India in the fifth and final T20I. India, who won the first three games, still took the series 3-2.Read at source · ESPNcricinfo →
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