November 3, 2026

Today's Briefing

A court-ordered shutdown of 87 resorts in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, the passing of writer Era Murugan, Carney at the Commonwealth summit, Sri Lanka's stance on its terror bill, and voting day in the US midterms.

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The Madras High Court has told authorities to shut down 87 resorts that were running inside the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve without the required approvals. It also directed that steps begin to demolish the unauthorised structures.Read at source · The Hindu →
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Veteran Tamil writer Era Murugan, best known for novels such as 'Arasur Vamsam' and 'Milagu', has died of age-related causes. Tributes are pouring in from the literary community for an author who wrote across fiction, short stories and essays.Read at source · Vikatan →
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Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. His office says the trip centres on building trade, investment and sustainable-development ties with fellow member states.Read at source · CityNews Toronto →
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Sri Lankan minister Bimal Rathnayake said the government is willing to discuss its proposed counter-terrorism bill, which is meant to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act. The UN human rights office and Amnesty International recently warned the draft could repeat past abuses.Read at source · Tamil Guardian →
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Americans are voting today in midterm elections that will decide which party controls the House and the Senate. Democrats are aiming to win both chambers in a vote widely seen as a test of President Trump's second term.Read at source · Global News →

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