HT Morning Brief Nov 3: Indian tourist killed in Nepal; rain alert in Nilgiris after Cyclone Murasu's landfall

Today’s big headlines in 5 minutes: Your quick brief on national and global events, entertainment and sports. Good morning, readers! Catch up on the top headlines you need to know today, from India and world news to sports and entertainment.Palm trees bend amid strong winds and heavy rain as Cyclone Murasu hits the coastal town, in Bapatla district, Andhra Pradesh, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. (PTI Photo)Indian tourist killed, three injured as two helicopters collide in Nepal's Mount Everest region An Indian tourist was killed and three others were injured after two helicopters collided while landing in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Vasanth Kumar Balaramaramadu, an Indian national travelling aboard the Fishtail Air helicopter, Inspector Mausam Tamang said, as reported by The Kathmandu Post. Read more here. Seafarer killed in attack on Indian-flagged cargo vessel ‘Al Jusufi’ off Oman coast: GovtAn Indian-flagged cargo vessel was attacked off the coast of Oman on Monday, said Union minister of shipping Sarbananda Sonowal. The minister added that an Indian seafarer had been killed, while the remaining 13 Indians were safe after the attack. The minister added that one of the seafarers on board succumbed to his injuries. The deceased has been identified as Gandhar Nahim Ajij, a native of Gujarat. Know more here.HT exclusive: Before retiring, ex-air chief asked govt not to take over IAF’s Sports ComplexDeep DiveOn October 26, days before his October 31 retirement, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh urged defence minister Rajnath Singh to protect the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s control of prime land within the Race Course Air Force Station, near the Prime Minister’s residence, citing operational imperatives and the facilities located there, said a senior official familiar with the matter, requesting anonymity. Read more here.Rain alert in Nilgiris as Cyclone Murasu crosses coast; 11 Chennai flights cancelledThe India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places over Nilgiris district over the next 24 hours as severe cyclonic storm Murasu made landfall along the south Andhra Pradesh coast. According to IMD’s Regional Meteorological Centre, Murasu crossed the south Andhra Pradesh coast on Tuesday and is expected to move northwestward, weakening into a cyclonic storm with wind speeds of 80–90 kmph by Tuesday afternoon before further degrading into a deep depression by midnight. Know more.Explained: Why a satellite collared animal can still go missing for hours Satellite collars have transformed wildlife monitoring, allowing forest officials to track animals across vast and often inaccessible landscapes. Contrary to popular belief, however, they do not provide continuous, real-time tracking. Monitoring teams typically depend on periodic location updates and ground searches to find the animals. If a signal fails to transmit, officials may have to wait several hours for the next update, and during that time there is no way to know where the animal is. Read more here.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More