November 2, 2026

Today's Briefing

Severe Cyclone Murasu nears the Andhra coast, Vaiko joins the Sterlite case, Ontario alleges OSAP application irregularities, Sri Lanka moves to wind up 33 state firms, and Kimi Antonelli becomes F1's youngest champion.

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Cyclone Murasu has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm and is forecast to hit the south Andhra Pradesh coast near Ongole tonight with winds of 100–110 km/h, according to India's weather department. Thousands have been moved to safety in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, while Chennai and Tiruvallur closed schools and colleges and several flights were cancelled.Read at source · Al Jazeera →
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The Madras High Court has allowed MDMK leader Vaiko to argue against Vedanta's petition seeking approval for a 'green copper' plant at its shuttered Sterlite site in Thoothukudi. The court also let a traders' federation and other parties join the case.Read at source · The Hindu →
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Ontario's ministry says in court filings that more than half of last year's OSAP student-aid applications at two private career colleges were submitted from one IP address. The colleges are challenging the province's decision to cut them off from the aid program.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →
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Sri Lanka's Finance Ministry says work has begun to dissolve 33 state-owned bodies that are no longer operating. A special unit set up this year for state enterprise restructuring is handling the process with Cabinet approval.Read at source · Athavan News →
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli, 20, clinched the Formula One world title with a third-place finish in Mexico City, making him the youngest champion in the sport's history. He sealed it with four races to spare and is the first Italian champion since 1953.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →

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