India

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy and APCC chief Y.S. Sharmila condoled the deaths of Telangana Umrah pilgrims who died after their bus collided with a tanker and caught fire in Saudi Arabia

Air India will resume non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai from February 1, marking its return to mainland China after nearly six years. The airline also plans a Mumbai–Shanghai service in 2026 as diplomatic agreements restore suspended India–China air links

The government has tightened import rules for certain platinum jewellery by shifting it from the ‘Free’ to ‘Restricted’ category until April 30, 2026. Importers will now require DGFT licences. Similar curbs were earlier imposed on specific silver jewellery from Thailand

The Supreme Court has postponed for six weeks Sahara’s plea seeking approval to sell 88 properties to the Adani Group, asking the Centre to respond to objections raised by the amicus curiae and stating that disputes over sale documents require trial-level scrutin

Azimuth AI and Cyient Semiconductors have launched ARKA GKT-1, India’s first-generation intelligent-power platform-on-a-chip for edge AI and smart energy applications. Unveiled by Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the chip integrates custom computing, sensing, memory, and power management into one efficient SoC

The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of its first Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft ahead of its commissioning on November 24. Inspired by Kerala’s martial heritage, the crest reflects India’s growing self-reliance in indigenous naval shipbuilding

The Karnataka High Court issued a notice to the Siddaramaiah government over delays in finalising reservation notifications for 187 municipalities. The SEC has sought urgent directions as similar delays persist for Gram Panchayat reservations expiring in January 2026

Haryana DGP O P Singh said the State has strengthened its anti-terror apparatus in NCR following the busting of a major module in Faridabad. He urged citizens to stay alert and report suspicious activity, calling public vigilance the strongest deterrent

The body of 22-year-old Ajeet Chaudhary, an Indian MBBS student missing in Russia since October 19, arrived in Rajasthan’s Alwar. Found near the White River in Ufa, his death remains unclear, and relatives are seeking deeper investigation 

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed grief over the death of 42 Telangana pilgrims in a Saudi Arabia bus accident during the Umrah pilgrimage, urging government action and financial support for families and better care for the injured.

War epic *120 Bahadur*, starring Farhan Akhtar, will be the first film screened across India’s defence theater network on November 21. Based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La, it launches with special previews for military personnel and their families

Indian-origin Israeli agriculturist Eliyahu Bezalel, a Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awardee who transformed the Negev desert into a horticultural success story, died at 95. A pioneer exporter and greenhouse innovator, he maintained deep ties with India and shared his expertise widely.

Madhya Pradesh police arrested Hamood Ahmed Siddiqui—brother of Al Falah University chairman Javed Siddiqui—in Hyderabad for a 25-year-old financial fraud in Mhow. The arrest comes amid Delhi blast-related probes scrutinising the university’s links, records, and individuals connected to the Faridabad terror module

Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, will debut in Tollywood with Ajay Bhupathi’s film #AB4. She also prepares for her second release, the romantic entertainer *Laikey Laikaa*, slated for 2026, co-starring Abhay Verma

Rajasthan ATS recovered over 3,00,000 hidden photos and extremist content from cleric Osama Umar’s phone, revealing four years of TTP-related activity. Arrested in Barmer, Umar was planning terror training in Afghanistan before being intercepted, highlighting a major conspiracy.

A 57-year-old Bengaluru techie lost ₹31.83 crore after cybercriminals held her in a six-month “digital arrest,” threatening her with a fabricated CBI case and coercing her into 187 transfers. She reported the fraud after growing suspicious; police are investigating

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Flyzone Tours and Travels is heading to Saudi Arabia after a bus fire killed at least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, mostly from Hyderabad. Families are seeking updates, while authorities coordinate identification and assistance for the victims.

A Bengaluru woman lost Rs 31.83 crore in a six-month-long digital arrest scam. Impersonating CBI officers, fraudsters coerced her into 187 bank transfers under video surveillance. The victim lodged a complaint, seeking a thorough investigation.

Three Amur falcons—Apapang, Alang, and Ahu—have begun a remarkable migration from Manipur, crossing central India and the Arabian Sea toward Somalia. Satellite tagging tracks their journey, highlighting migration marvels and India’s conservation efforts at key stopover sites.

At least 45 Indian Umrah pilgrims, most of them from Telangana, died in a horrific bus–tanker collision near Madinah early Monday. The bus burst into flames, leaving bodies charred. One person survived. Authorities are coordinating relief and DNA-based identification

Under ‘Operation Trackdown’, Haryana Police arrested over 3,000 criminals in 11 days, including 610 involved in serious crimes. High-profile arrests in Karnal and Panipat highlighted the crackdown, with offenders remanded to judicial custody and history sheets updated.

Sabarimala’s Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season began on Monday with hundreds of devotees thronging the temple. Rituals were performed, and long queues formed for darshan. Daily pilgrim numbers are capped at 90,000 through virtual and spot booking systems.

Nick Jonas congratulated the team of Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming film Varanasi, calling it “sure to be incredible.” He praised Priyanka’s stunning title reveal look. Director SS Rajamouli became emotional as the teaser finally screened after technical glitches in Hyderabad.