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- Delhi’s Air Quality Deteriorates to Very Poor Levels, Eight Stations Exceed 400 AQI
· Climate & Environment
Delhi’s AQI rose to 331, with 8 stations exceeding 400, placing them in the severe category. PM2.5 dominates, and neighboring NCR cities also high.
- Gujarat Launches Premium AC Vista Dome Buses at Statue of Unity
· India
Gujarat introduces AC Vista Dome buses with panoramic roofs, LED TVs, and safety features, starting at Ekta Nagar’s Statue of Unity to enhance tourist travel.
- India Lifts Nearly 500 Million From Poverty, Yet Inequality Widens
· India
World Bank reports India lifted nearly 500 million people out of extreme poverty, dropping from 27.1% to 2.6% between 2011-2023, but inequality remains high.
- Sachin Pilot Counters Rivalry Claims, Emphasizes Team Strength Ahead of 2027 Punjab Elections
· Politics
Sachin Pilot, Congress general secretary and Punjab state in‑charge, said on Saturday that the party does not depend on a handful of leaders to run its…
- Alan Walker to Perform Live at BGMI International Cup 2026 in Mumbai
· Gaming & Esports
Alan Walker will perform live at the BGMI International Cup 2026 opening day in Mumbai on Oct 30, with tickets from District starting at Rs 499.
- Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashistha Suspended Amid Disciplinary Case
· Law & Justice
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashistha suspended by MHA for violation of discipline; remains at HQ, receives subsistence and dearness allowance, not full salary.
- India Orders Hospitals to Track Pollution‑Related Illnesses as Smog Intensifies
· India
Health ministry orders states to record air‑pollution illnesses at chest clinics, use WHO ICD codes, and report monthly to NCDC.
- Sudan Accuses Ethiopia of Supporting RSF Drone Attacks, Escalating Regional Tensions
· World
Sudan has filed complaints with the United Nations Security Council and the African Union’s Peace and Security Council alleging that the Rapid Support…
- Russian Attacks Hit Kharkiv Hospital and Multiple Ukrainian Energy Sites, 73 Injured
· World
Russian ballistic missiles and drones hit Kharkiv hospital, injuring 73, and struck energy sites across Ukraine, disrupting power for 180,000 people.
- Lebanon Begins Cutting Power to 100 Public Institutions Over Unpaid Bills
· Politics
Lebanon’s Ministry of Energy and Water has begun cutting electricity to about 100 public institutions due to unpaid bills, escalating tensions with Energy…
- BMS to Convene in Vadodara to Push for Higher Pension, EPF Ceiling and Gig Worker Rights
· India
BMS will convene in Vadodara on Nov 27-28 to push for higher pension, raise EPF and ESI ceilings, and address gig worker rights.
- Cyclone Murasu Causes Extensive Damage in Andhra Pradesh, CM Naidu Thanks Central Support
· India
Cyclone Murasu damaged crops across 15 districts in Andhra Pradesh, prompting CM Naidu to thank the central government for swift rescue and relief.
- Ramsay’s Cornwall Expansion: From £4.4m Modern Home to a £9.65m Property Deal
· Business & Finance
Gordon Ramsay bought a 1920s mansion in Rock, Cornwall for £4.4m in 2015, rebuilt it, and in 2026 reportedly bought a second 19th‑century house for £9.65m.
- University of Washington Builds Life‑Free Earth Model to Benchmark Exoplanet Atmospheres
· Space
UW scientists model Earth without life over 5 billion years, reproducing 19 key observations, to benchmark rocky exoplanet atmospheres.
- ICE Raids Intensify Amid Tight California 22nd District Race
· Politics
ICE raids in Central Valley intensify the tight race for California’s 22nd congressional district, with Democrats seeking a House majority.
- Eleven-Year-Old Dies After Contacting High-Tension Line on School Roof in Ballia
· India
An 11‑year‑old boy died after touching a high‑tension line on a school roof in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. Police and education officials are investigating.
- Keralam CM Criticises CAG Audit Methods, Asserts Legislature Cannot Reject Reports
· India
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan of Kerala said on Tuesday that a legislature cannot exclude a report presented by the Comptroller and Auditor General…
- India Secures Release of 20 Iranian Crew from Somali Pirates
· India
Indian Navy rescued 20 Iranian crew from the hijacked fishing vessel Azini by Somali pirates, using a warship, aircraft, and precision airdrop.
- CPI(M) Leader Accuses CM and Sponsors of Making Decisions Behind Ministers’ Back
· India
CPI(M) leader P Rajeev alleges Kerala CM V D Satheesan and sponsors are making key decisions behind ministers’ backs, citing bar licence approvals.
- Prime Minister Modi Promises Full Support to Maharashtra Farmers Amid Drought
· India
PM Modi assures Maharashtra farmers of Union aid amid drought, announces ₹5,000 advance, PM‑Kisan funds, and inaugurates Pune Metro Line 3.
- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Inspects Laddu Quality at Pune Diwali Launch
· India
Ahead of Diwali, Tukaram Mundhe, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner, inspected the quality of a laddu by breaking it in his…
- FIFA to Release Internal Documents on Infantino’s Aborted World Cup Sell‑Off Plan
· Sports
FIFA will give Council members access to documents on Infantino's abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes, to be viewed in Zurich under strict confidentiality.
- Rare 1610–1611 Astronomy Collection Sells for Rs 2.07 Crore at Christie’s
· Science
A 1610–1611 volume containing Galileo’s Sidereus Nuncius and other first editions sold at Christie’s for US$217,600 (Rs 2.07 crore) in February 2026.
- MEA Fact-Checks Viral Post Claiming Jaishankar Criticised Russian Minister
· Cyber Awareness
The Ministry of External Affairs’ fact‑checking unit on Tuesday debunked a viral social media post that falsely attributed remarks to External Affairs…
- Midterm Elections to Determine Congressional Control and Test Presidential Limits
· World
The Nov. 3 midterm elections will decide congressional control and test limits of President Trump’s power amid judicial resistance to election reforms.
- Darwin Fisherman Wins $1 Million After Catching Red‑Tagged Barramundi
· Sports
Matthew Maurice, 26, from Darwin, won A$1 million at Corroboree Billabong after catching a red‑tagged barramundi measuring 80 cm. He is the second winner of…
- Jet Airways Liquidator Seeks $92 Million Refund from Boeing, NCLAT Issues Notice
· Business & Finance
Jet Airways liquidator files NCLAT petition to recover $92.13 million from Boeing over unpaid advance payments for aircraft never delivered.
- UK Prime Minister Open to Apology for Slavery, but Reparations Still Unfulfilled
· World
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Britain is willing to issue a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but reparations remain unfulfilled.
- Punjab Records 1,612 Farm Fires as Stubble Burning Spikes Amid Harvesting Season
· India
Punjab reports 1,612 stubble‑burning incidents as of Nov 2, a sharp rise from 1,047 on Oct 30, with major hotspots in Tarn Taran, Ferozepur and Amritsar.
- California Judge Orders Former Partner to Pay $66,192.50 in Attorney Fees After Partial Anti‑SLAPP Victory
· Law & Justice
U.S. District Court in Sausalito ordered former partner Mackenzie Fotsch to pay $66,192.50 in attorney fees after partial anti‑SLAPP victory in Fotsch v.…