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United States flew a long-range bomber in a trilateral drill with South Korea and Japan on Sunday in response to North Korea's recent test-firing of a new intercontinental ballistic missile designed to strike the U.S. mainland, South Korea's military said. North Korea on Thursday tested the newly developed Hwasong-19 ICBM, which flew higher and stayed in the air longer than any other missile it has fired. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called it «an appropriate military action» to cope with external security threats posed by its rivals.

Japan is planning to build an automated cargo transport corridor between Tokyo and Osaka, dubbed a «conveyor belt road» by the government, to make up for a shortage of truck drivers. The amount of funding for the project is not yet set. But it's seen as one key way to help the country cope with soaring deliveries. A computer graphics video made by the government shows big, wheeled boxes moving along a three-lane corridor, also called an «auto flow road,» in the middle of a big highway. A trial system is due to start test runs in 2027 or early 2028, aiming for full operations by the mid-2030s. «We need to be innovative with the way we approach roads,» said Yuri Endo, a senior deputy director overseeing the effort at the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.

Srinagar and Anantnag encounters in Jammu and Kashmir, Former J-K DGP Shesh Paul Vaid said that these terrorist attacks are «attempt» by Pakistan to destabilise India and create an atmosphere of dismay in the nation. Speaking to ANI, he said that ever since the formation of new government in J-K, terror attacks with same pattern have been witnessed in both Jammu and Kashmir regions. «They started with attacks in Jammu, and now the same pattern is being seen in Kashmir ever since the new government under the leadership of Omar Abdullah has been formed. All these are foreign terrorists… Even today, two terrorists have been neutralised in Anantnag and an encounter is currently going on in Srinagar… All this is an attempt by the Pakistan deep state to destabilise India and create an atmosphere of fear again...» Vaid said.

Kamala Harris' campaign Ajay Bhutoria said that Harris' presidential campaign is gaining momentum, with enthusiastic support from diverse communities across the United States and expressed confidence in the victory of Kamala Harris. With just three days to go for the election, Bhutoria noted that grassroots volunteers are knocking on 2,000 doors every minute in battleground states like Michigan, Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania. Bhutoria also said that under the Biden-Harris administration, the US-India partnership has seen growth in areas such as defence, healthcare, innovation, and semiconductors.

Anantnag encounter by the security forces, Brigadier Anirudh Chauhan, Commander 2 Sector RR of the Indian Army said that Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) and People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) have received a major setback with their neutralisation. Chauhan added that the security forces have recovered heavy ammunition and explosives from the possession of terrorists. Addressing a press conference, he said, «Indian Army and J&K Police conducted a successful joint operation, Operation Halkan Gali, in a difficult terrain… We received a breakthrough when we received definite information that this terrorist group has returned to Laroo and is active there. Indian Army and J&K police made a joint plan and launched Operation Halkan Gali, in which Indian Army's 19 RR, 1 Para SF, 7 Para SF, and J&K Police acted together… Both terrorists were neutralised. Heavy ammunition and explosives were recovered from the terrorists… These two had previously attacked an Indian Army Camp in Kulgam in October 2023 and were involved in the killing of many non-locals… LeT and PAFF have received a major setback with their neutralisation...»

Donald Trump defied polls and expectations to defeat Hillary Clinton in the 2016 US presidential election, he described the victory as «beautiful.» Not everyone saw it that way — considering that Democrat Clinton had received nearly three million more votes nationally than her Republican rival. Non-Americans were particularly perplexed that the second-highest vote-getter would be the one crowned president. But Trump had done what the US system requires: win enough individual states, sometimes by very narrow margins, to surpass the 270 Electoral College votes necessary to win the White House.

Kamala Harris has surpassed Republican Donald Trump in a new poll in Iowa, with likely women voters responsible for the turnaround in a state that Trump easily won in 2016 and 2020, according to the Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll released on Saturday. The poll of 808 likely voters, who were surveyed Oct. 28-31, has Harris leading Trump 47%-44% in Iowa, which has been trending deeply Republican in recent years. It is within the 3.4 percentage point margin of error, but it marked a turnaround from a September Iowa Poll that had Trump with a 4-point lead, the newspaper reported. «The poll shows that women — particularly those who are older or who are politically independent — are driving the late shift toward Harris,» the Register said.

Women's march protesters gathered in Washington DC to rally for Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of upcoming presidential polls. Hundreds marched from Freedom Plaza towards the White House in Washington and across the country in support of Harris. While speaking with ANI, supporters shared their reasons for backing Harris, citing her commitment to women's rights, human rights, and democracy.

Israel and the U.S. with «a crushing response» over attacks on Iran and its allies. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke as Iranian officials are increasingly threatening to launch yet another strike against Israel after its Oct. 26 attack on the Islamic Republic that targeted military bases and other locations and killed at least five people. Any further attacks from either side could engulf the wider Middle East, already teetering over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and Israel's ground invasion of Lebanon, into a wider regional conflict just ahead of the U.S. presidential election this Tuesday.

Zelenskyy sounded the alarm on Russia's escalating attacks, revealing that more than 2,000 Shahed drones and missiles utilising Western components were launched against Ukraine in October alone. Zelenskyy further stressed the urgent need for enhanced export controls to prevent sanctions evasion and said that Russia's supply chain relies on over 1,70,000 individual components from firms in China, Europe, and the United States. Sharing a post on X, Zelenskyy wrote, «Russia is gradually ramping up its daily attacks with Shahed drones and missiles, still using Western components to do so. In October alone, over 2,000 Shaheds were launched against Ukraine--almost every single day.»

Beauty and personal care firm Wow Skin Science reported a second consecutive year of revenue decline while reducing losses by about 40% in the financial year ending March 2024. Its parent company, Body Cupid Pvt Ltd, saw a 10% drop in operating revenue to Rs 233.4 crore in 2023-24, down from Rs 258.1 crore in the previous fiscal, according to the company’s financials sourced from business intelligence firm Tofler. Concurrently, the company’s net loss decreased to Rs 130.2 crore from Rs 213.5 crore during this period.

The mobile phone has been weaponised by predators over the years to such a degree that folks can be forgiven for thinking they’re too savvy to fool. But this is happening—and to people who might think they should know better. Things are so bad that even Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought it up recently, asking people to be vigilant. Anyone who watches TV or consumes social media will tell you that the last people they want to hear from are officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), income tax, or even the local police. Because they all know what happens after that. It’s this very terror that scamsters and bad actors are preying on.

Justin Bieber's life of lavishness has been in the headlines for more than a few years with his $16.6 million home in Coachella Valley being one of his most prized possessions. He had purchased this home back in January 2023, but it now looks like that this property has been entangled in a tax dispute after a $380,349 bill was served to Bieber for unpaid property taxes.

Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum's breakup last weekend is finally clear. According to reports, some information has been revealed about what went wrong in the relationship between Channing Tatum and Zoë Kravitz, as quoted in a report by Cosmopolitan. After dating for three years, the couple recently broke up, according to People, which broke the news. They haven’t been on the same page and grew apart. The split was long overdue. According to a report by Cosmopolitan, Zoë and Channing's laid-back vibes put a lot of pressure on them and made them rethink their relationship after Blink Twice. Wedding plans were looming, but neither of them were rushing to the altar.

US election 2024 result will be declared after November 5 but exit polls have shown that Donald Trump is winning six battleground states while Kamala Harris is leading in one swing state, according to findings of Atlas Polls for swing states. There are seven battleground states in US election map. These are North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Trump is leading in North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania. Harris is leading in Wisconsin.

US elections 2024 against Kamala Harris. A Politico report suggests that Democratic leaders are of the opinion that they want a drama free transfer of power, even if it means setting aside some Democrats who believe that Trump is ineligible to return to the Presidency because of the 14th Amendment.

Manchester United will play arch-rival in the Premier League Chelsea on Sunday. Man United will be playing their first match after Erik ten Hag was sacked and the club announced the appointment of Ruben Amorim. Manchester United versus Chelsea is scheduled to kick off at 11:30 am (ET) on Sunday, November 3 at Old Trafford in Manchester. Manchester United is likely to win the Premier League game against Chelsea. Manchester United versus Chelsea Premier League game will be live telecast on Telemundo and USA Network.

Prince Harry but the reconciliation looks really complicated, reported Fox News. According to the Royal expert Robert Hardman, King Charles who is currently battling with an undisclosed form of cancer is pretty hesitant to engage with Prince Harry while he continues to air grievances in public forums. According to Fox News, Robert Hardman suggested that a normalized relationship would eventually require Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle to visit UK a bit more frequently which will allow for gradual rebuilding of the father son bond. Also Read: US election 2024 result: Donald Trump is winning six battleground states, exit poll shows

Gisele Bündchen and her boyfriend Joaquim Valente are excited to continue their relationship as she prepares to become a mother for the third time. The couple is reportedly maintaining their romance status quo despite this significant life milestone, which means a wedding is not anytime soon, according to Page Six. The media outlet was informed by a source that the 37-year-old Jiu-jitsu instructor and the 44-year-old supermodel would live together for now. Bündchen's 2022 divorce from Tom Brady following 13 years of marriage may be a contributing factor. There is a significant disparity in their net worth, as quoted in a report by She Knows.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump now, are both strong contenders for the US election race. Meanwhile, Newsweek analysis of current survey results state that the results in some of the key US states, including the likes of Missouri, Montana, Nebraska and others will be outstanding this time for Trump.

(This story originally appeared in on Nov 02, 2024)