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Delhi Diwali night sees 214 fire calls, 5 firefighters injured
The Delhi Fire Services received 214 fire-related emergency calls during Diwali, with seven major incidents reported across the city, including factory and residential fires.
Madhu Bangarappa announces English-medium sections for 48,527 Karnataka government schools
Karnataka will introduce English-medium sections in all government schools, offering students a choice between Kannada and English to improve educational access.
Manipur High Court pauses 2027 census until April 30, 2027
The Manipur High Court has halted the 2027 Census until April, citing concerns over demographic changes and disruptions due to ongoing conflict and displacement in the state.
Mapusa child aged 3 allegedly sexually assaulted in dilapidated building
A three-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted in a dilapidated building in North Goa, prompting police to launch a manhunt for the unidentified culprit.
Diwali farm fires and fireworks push Delhi AQI to 483
On Diwali, Punjab recorded 1,152 stubble-burning incidents, the highest in three years, exacerbating Delhi's severe air quality issues with an AQI reaching 483.
Yedshi village grocery fire in Dharashiv kills 6 family members
A devastating fire in Yedshi village's grocery store-residence killed six family members, including two children, as dense smoke trapped them during the early hours.
Search ends as all 7 Bengaluru family murder victims found
Police have recovered two more bodies in Shiradi Ghat, completing the search for all seven victims in the shocking murder case involving a Bengaluru family.
RSS chief Bhagwat recounts Ibrahim defending RSS against possible ban
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat highlighted Ibrahim's support during a 1930s ban attempt on the Sangh, emphasizing his defense of the organization's non-communal nature.
Delhi AQI drops from 635 to 356 but remains hazardous
Delhi's air quality remained "hazardous" at noon post-Diwali, with an AQI of 356, while Hyderabad recorded the cleanest air among major metros with an AQI of 82.
Iraqi airspace reopening lets Air India resume nonstop US routes
Air India has resumed nonstop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to New York, utilizing Iraqi airspace to bypass refueling stops in Rome, significantly reducing journey times.
RBI holiday schedule closes banks in 7 cities November 10
Banks in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Dehradun, Gangtok, Mumbai, and Nagpur will be closed on November 10 due to Diwali-related festivities.
Supreme Court asks NCR governments to draft vehicle pollution plans
The Supreme Court has demanded urgent measures from Delhi and three neighboring states to address vehicular emissions, a major contributor to worsening air quality in the region.
Diwali in Haryana pushes 15 cities to severe AQI levels
Air quality in Haryana plummeted to hazardous levels post-Diwali, with 15 cities recording ‘severe’ AQI between 401 and 500 due to firecracker violations.
Jammu Nehru Market fire destroys 15 shops, all escape safely
A major fire at Warehouse Nehru Market in Bikram Chowk, Jammu, destroyed around 15 shops on Sunday night, prompting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to order immediate relief efforts.
Delhi records 257 Diwali fire calls, fewer than last year
Delhi reported a decrease in fire-related calls during Deepavali, with 257 incidents compared to 269 last year, and no major incidents were reported by the fire department.
Diwali smog at Chennai airport delays 26 flights, diverts IndiGo
Thick smoke from Diwali firecrackers reduced visibility at Chennai airport, delaying 26 flights and forcing an IndiGo flight from Raipur to divert to Bengaluru.
Ashok Rathi gang leader Deepak shot dead on Delhi-Jaipur Expressway
Deepak, the leader of the Ashok Rathi gang, was killed in a car shooting on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway near Sidhrawali, with police reporting 15 to 20 rounds fired.
Kerala home minister Ramesh Chennithala urges tighter Juvenile Justice Act
Keralam's Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced potential changes to the Juvenile Justice Act and warned of strict measures against reckless and intoxicated driving.
Harsh Goenka urges civic sense after viral Vietnam airport video
Industrialist Harsh Goenka shared a viral video showing Indian tourists eating on a Vietnam airport floor, sparking debate on civic sense and public responsibility.
Bus crash on Lucknow-Agra Expressway kills 3, injures over 40
A bus accident on the Lucknow–Agra Expressway killed three people and injured over 40, prompting an investigation into the cause and calls for increased safety measures.
Arpita Singh dies aged 89 of age related health issues
Renowned modernist artist Arpita Singh died at Fortis Hospital from age-related ailments on November 9, 2026. She was celebrated for her detailed figurative works.
Mumbai doctors warn Diwali firecracker smoke risks children's breathing
Mumbai doctors warn that children face increased respiratory risks during Diwali due to firecracker smoke, exacerbated by rising air pollution levels in the city.
Why Delhi's key air quality stations had blackout on Diwali
On Diwali night, the air quality in many parts of Delhi-NCR deteriorated significantly, with areas like RK Puram and Nehru Nagar recording alarming pollution levels.
Delhi's air quality reaches hazardous 418 AQI on Diwali
Delhi's air quality index reached a severe level of 418 during Diwali, primarily due to firecracker use and adverse weather conditions trapping pollutants.
Delhi AQI falls from 1,331 to 412 within hours
Delhi's Air Quality Index dropped from 1,331 at night to 412 during the day due to changing meteorological conditions, including shifts in wind patterns and atmospheric stability.
Former mason Nanavath Bhupal Naik alleged mastermind in 670cr scam
A former mason from Hyderabad orchestrated a Rs 670-crore investment scam, duping 7,400 investors with promises of 4% monthly returns.
Hyderabad's Sarojini Devi Hospital treated 60 Deepavali firecracker eye injuries
Nearly half of the firecracker-related eye injury cases treated at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital during Deepavali involved children, highlighting significant risks to minors.
Delhi techie Shivam Dewan warns as Diwali AQI tops 1,500
Shivam Dewan, a tech professional from Delhi, condemned residents for bursting firecrackers during Diwali, claiming the AQI in his area exceeded 1,500.
West Bengal: Prime accused in minor's rape-murder shot dead
The prime accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in Raiganj, West Bengal, was shot dead by police on Monday, The Hindu reported.
Delhi residents puzzled as AQI reports diverge after Diwali 2026
Delhi's air quality readings vary significantly across platforms due to differences in AQI calculation methods, averaging periods, and sensor technology.
Six killed in car fire on Panipat-Khatima highway near Muzaffarnagar
A speeding car crashed into an electric pole and divider on a national highway in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, resulting in six people being burnt alive early Monday morning.
PM Modi hails Uttarakhand as divine land on foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm wishes to Uttarakhand on its Foundation Day, celebrating the state's spiritual heritage, natural beauty, and developmental achievements.
Post-Diwali air quality crisis leaves Delhi at AQI 743 nationwide
Air pollution spikes across Indian cities post-Diwali, with Delhi recording a hazardous AQI of 743, followed by Lucknow at 493 and Indore at 449.
Deepavali fires at Hyderabad and Secunderabad fireworks shops Sunday
Multiple fires erupted across Hyderabad and Secunderabad on November 8, 2026, affecting firecracker shops and industrial areas, with suspected electrical faults as possible causes.
Delhi pollution surges on Diwali as SO2 rises 40%
Despite restrictions, Delhi faces worsening pollution due to widespread violations of firecracker curbs and ineffective enforcement during Diwali celebrations.
Mumbai air quality improves nearly 30% this Diwali despite fireworks
Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) improved by 30% from last year, but firecracker emissions caused a significant night-time spike in particulate pollution.
Govardhan Puja on November 10 2026: Meaning and Annakut traditions
Govardhan Puja in 2026 will be observed on November 10, although some calendars list November 9, due to variations in the Pratipada Tithi timing.
Delhi's air remains severely polluted on day after Diwali
Delhi's air remained severely polluted on Monday, a day after Diwali.
Delhi wakes to smog after Diwali Burari crossing AQI 441
Delhi's air quality plummeted after Diwali, with AQI levels surpassing 440 in several areas. Burari Crossing recorded the highest AQI at 441, indicating severe pollution.
Special sub-inspector Senthilkumar dies after crowd attack in Samadharmapuram, Theni
A Special Sub-Inspector, Senthilkumar, was fatally attacked by a gang in Theni for questioning their disruptive behavior during Deepavali celebrations.
Delhi wakes to AQI 404 and thick smog after Diwali
Delhi's air quality plummeted into the 'Severe' category, with an AQI of 406 recorded at ITO following Deepavali celebrations, as per CPCB data.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh honors Baba Harbhajan Singh in Sikkim
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's Diwali visit to Sikkim revived the legend of Baba Harbhajan Singh, a soldier believed to guard the India-China frontier even after his death.
India's fuel prices unchanged after government dropped petrol export taxes
Petrol and diesel prices remain steady across major cities, with New Delhi offering relatively lower rates compared to Mumbai and Bengaluru.
India now hosts 99 of world's 100 most polluted cities
Following Diwali celebrations, 99 out of the world's 100 most polluted cities are in India, with Punjab's Bathinda and Faridkot topping the list.
Mumbai's new Sion bridge prioritizes vehicles over pedestrian access
The newly constructed Sion Bridge lacks footpaths, forcing pedestrians to navigate a confusing and hazardous route involving a subway, U-turn, and narrow damaged lane.
India approves 118 ECMS investment proposals under ₹77,000 cr scheme
The Electronic Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has approved 118 investments to strengthen India's tech supply chain, focusing on empowering small and medium enterprises.
Jashpur man arrested for alleged murder of cousin's child
A 27-year-old man from Chhattisgarh allegedly murdered his cousin's four-year-old son to sell his organs online, influenced by social media, police reported.
'Dimagi Naxals' in political parties, organizations aiding Maoists: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned that the threat of Naxalism continues to linger, even after the elimination of armed Maoists.
PM Modi celebrates 'Naxal-free' India's first Diwali with Bastar troops
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on Sunday.
Kanpur: 55-year-old man killed in Thar driven by woman
A 55-year-old man was killed in a road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday night.
Delhi building collapse: 7th body recovered
The death toll in the Chawri Bazar building collapse has risen to seven, after a body was recovered on Sunday.
Punjab Police brings back wanted gangster from Ethiopia
The Punjab Police has successfully brought back wanted gangster Gurwinder Singh, alias Afridi, from Ethiopia.
Delhi records most polluted Diwali eve in decade, AQI 369
Delhi has recorded its most polluted Diwali eve in a decade, with the air quality worsening significantly.
IndiGo flight returns after hijack threat note found in toilet
An IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow was forced to return mid-air after a passenger found a hijack threat note in the aircraft's toilet.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting of ex-Tech Mahindra head
A 44-year-old scrap dealer, Mohan alias Monu Sharma, has been arrested for allegedly shooting his neighbor, Paramjeet Dhankar, in Faridabad.
IAF's IL-76MD aircraft makes highest-ever landing at Mudh-Nyoma airbase
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a historic milestone with its IL-76MD heavy-lift aircraft landing at the Mudh-Nyoma airbase in Ladakh.
Dhanteras tragedy: Ex-Tech Mahindra executive shot dead over parking row
A former regional business head of Tech Mahindra's Asia-Pacific region was shot dead in Faridabad, Haryana, on the night of Dhanteras, Friday, November 6.
No excessive ethanol blending in Karnataka, says petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) has rejected allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol at select retail outlets in Karnataka.
Ghaziabad police outpost blast: 'Ghazi 2' account claims responsibility
A blast occurred at the Vasundhara police outpost in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night. The explosion damaged two glass panes, and a delivery boy was injured.
Lawrence Bishnoi's international associate detained in US
Harry Boxer, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has been detained by United States authorities.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor'
Delhi's air quality remained hazardous on Saturday, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 364 at 8:00am.
US man found dead in Hyderabad hotel room
A 41-year-old United States national was found dead under suspicious circumstances at the Marriott Executive Apartments in SLN Terminus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad.
SC clarifies creamy layer status
The Supreme Court has clarified its earlier ruling on the creamy layer status of Other Backward Class (OBC) candidates.
ECI gives left-out voters in 7 states another chance
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has given electors from seven states who were marked as Absent, Shifted, Dead and Duplicate (ASDD) and whose names were excluded from the draft electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) another opportunity to get their names included in the final rolls.
GRAP-III invoked in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR as a precautionary measure after air quality continued to worsen ahead of Diwali.
Somnath Temple: Supreme Court refuses to lift non-vegetarian food ban
The Supreme Court has refused to lift a ban on non-vegetarian eateries near the Somnath Temple in Gujarat.
Moving Karmabhoomi Express train catches fire in Punjab
A fire broke out in four coaches of the Karmabhoomi Express near Sarai Banjara railway station in Punjab on Friday.
Vehicular emission pollution's major reason, Diwali gift culture contributes: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday flagged vehicular emissions as a major contributor to air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), adding that the culture of exchanging Diwali gifts is also a contributor to it.
SC refuses to suspend Tehelka ex-editor Tarun Tejpal's jail sentence
The Supreme Court has refused to suspend the 10-year jail sentence of former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.
Explosion at Assam's Oil India facility; 1 dead, 6 wounded
At least six workers were injured and one killed after a fire and explosion at the Intermediate Tank Farm of Oil India Limited (OIL) in Tengakhat, Dibrugarh district, Assam, on Friday.
Kerala Mini Cooper crash: 3 accused granted bail
The Kerala High Court has granted bail to three accused in the high-profile Mini Cooper crash case near Kochi, which left three young people dead last month.
India relaxes visa, passport rules for Pakistani, Afghan minorities
India has relaxed its passport and visa requirements for certain categories of foreign nationals residing in the country.
'Hope you're enjoying Delhi's weather': CJI quips at pollution hearing
The Supreme Court on Friday began hearing the suo motu case concerning air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Dhirendra Shastri faces complaint by SP over remarks on deities
Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) have lodged a complaint against spiritual leader Dhirendra Krishna Shastri with Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police BBGTS Murthy.
Studying in India? Keep these important documents ready
Studying in India can be an exciting experience, but it also requires a lot of paperwork.
IAF officially hands over Race Course sports complex to Centre
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially handed over the 39.5-acre Race Course sports complex to the Land and Development Office (L&DO).
Jharkhand High Court quashes cancellation of JSSC CGL exam
The Jharkhand High Court has quashed the state government's decision to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC CGL) examination.
Bengaluru cabbie kills wife, 6 in-laws; dumps bodies at spots
In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old cab driver from Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and six of his in-laws.
From ₹4 to ₹8L: UP doubles farmers' disaster relief compensation
The Uttar Pradesh government has increased its disaster relief compensation, with the new measures expected to benefit over one million farmers.
Delhi-NCR's AQI soars past 500, smog blankets region
Delhi and its neighboring regions are grappling with severe air pollution, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring past 500.
18-wheeler truck mows down 7, including 3 children in Jharkhand
Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over them while negotiating a sharp bend in the darkness in Jharkhand's Khunti district, police said on Friday.
Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam move Supreme Court seeking bail
Former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and student activist Sharjeel Imam have approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
How to re-issue your marriage certificate: A guide
Reissuing a marriage certificate can be an easy task if you know the process well.
ECI restores oversight over IT Director General after internal row
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has restored oversight over its Director General (IT), Seema Khanna, in a new work allocation order, The Indian Express reported.
Submit report on police-excesses during CJP protests in month: SC
The Supreme Court has directed the High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), which is investigating the violence during Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests at Jantar Mantar in July, to submit its first fact-finding report within a month.
Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls announced in 6 states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in six states and union territories.
Restore 5 Goa voter names deleted: Bombay HC orders ECI
The Bombay High Court has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to restore the names of five members of a family who were removed from the final voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Goa.
Mooting committee to re-examine UGC's equity rules: Centre tells SC
The central government is considering setting up a committee to review the University Grants Commission's (UGC) new regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in educational institutions.
CJP receiving funds from US-based donors, Pakistani politicians: Union minister
Union Minister Jitendra Singh has accused the satirical group Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) of receiving illegal funds from foreign non-profits and anti-India elements.
24-hour court presentation window for accused starts from detention: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate starts from the time of their detention, not formal arrest.
2 killed after 3-story building collapses in Delhi's Chawri Bazaar
Two people were killed while six are still feared trapped after a three-story under-construction building collapsed in Old Delhi's Chawri Bazaar on Thursday morning.
ECI completely de-links Form 6 from SIR declaration
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) declaration out of the online version of the statutory voter enrollment form, Form 6, on its ECINet portal.