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Delhi-NCR recorded dangerously high air pollution levels, with AQI crossing 400 in areas like Wazirpur, Rohini, and Bawana. Experts link the surge to cold temperatures, low wind speed, vehicular emissions, and construction dust, urging precautions for vulnerable populations.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, addressing the centenary lecture in Bengaluru, urged Bharat to embrace Dharma, foster societal unity, overcome colonial-era divisions, and uphold moral and spiritual values. He called for nationwide deliberations to guide thought, policy, and long-term national development.

Gujarat police arrested Surat resident Chetan Gangani for assisting cybercriminals in transferring Rs 10 crore to a Pakistan-based USDT wallet. Part of a wider crackdown on mule accounts, the probe revealed links to over Rs 200 crore laundered to Dubai-based fraudsters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Dehradun to mark Uttarakhand’s silver jubilee, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for projects worth over Rs 8,140 crore. He also launches a commemorative postal stamp and releases Rs 62 crore financial aid to farmers.

60 years on, the war’s timeless lessons — from courage in Phillora to diplomacy in Tashkent — continue to guide India’s modern security

The Winter session of Parliament will be held from December 1 to 19, with 15 sittings. The opposition has slammed the government for an “unusually delayed” and “truncated” session, saying it reflects a reluctance to face Parliament amid key national issues

India secured a 2-1 series win over Australia after their final T20I in Brisbane was washed out due to rain. Openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill provided a strong start before the weather intervention, marking India’s fifth consecutive T20I series win over Australia

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi met on the sidelines of the ICC gathering to discuss the Asia Cup trophy dispute. Both boards are working on finding a solution soon. Saikia also praised the Women’s WC success

Dhruv Jurel's second consecutive century (127*) and Harsh Dubey's 84 helped India A declare at 382/7, taking a 416-run lead. South Africa A, chasing 417, were 25/0 at stumps. Jurel's performance has raised his Test prospects

GM R Praggnanandhaa advances to the fourth round of the FIDE World Cup 2025, defeating GM Hovhannisyan. Meanwhile, World Champion Gukesh D is knocked out after a loss to Frederik Svane. Three more Indians will play tiebreaks

Rahul Radesh scored an unbeaten 85, leading Hyderabad to 295/7 on Day 1 against Rajasthan in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match. A crucial 117-run partnership with Rohit Rayudu helped Hyderabad recover after early wickets fell

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on India’s historic World Cup win, praising the support from BCCI, the role of pay parity, and the transformation brought by the WPL. She also discusses the meticulous planning behind the victory and future goals

India has named a 111-member contingent, including 73 athletes and 38 coaches, for the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo from November 15 to December 26. The contingent will compete in 11 sports, making this the largest Indian team for the event

Pankaj Advani began his IBSF World Snooker Championship campaign with a 4-1 win over Canada’s Sahil Nayyar in the Group H match. Advani next faces Malaysia’s Thor Chuan Leong. Brijesh Damani and Hussain Khan also feature in the tournament

Ravinder Singh won gold in the men’s 50m pistol, while Elavenil Valarivan claimed a sensational bronze in the women’s 10m air rifle at the ISSF World Championship in Cairo. India also bagged team bronze and other solid performances on day one

A Hyderabad pensioner narrowly escaped losing his life savings after falling prey to a fake Punjab National Bank helpline scam. Cybercrime Police swiftly intervened, blocking ₹5 lakh of the stolen ₹10 lakh, and warned citizens against installing fake APK files

A 57-year-old man was beaten to death with sticks and iron rods after trying to pacify a fight between municipal workers at KPHB, Hyderabad. Police have arrested three of the accused and launched a manhunt for the remaining suspects

In a rare show of acceptance, two young women from West Bengal’s Sundarbans married at a village temple with full rituals and community support. The same-sex wedding, though lacking legal sanction, drew villagers’ blessings and symbolised quiet defiance rooted in love

Viral videos from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail show notorious inmates — including serial killer Umesh Reddy, a gold smuggling accused, and terror suspects — using mobile phones and enjoying luxuries. CM Siddaramaiah has assured action amid growing outrage over systemic lapse

Two men were arrested in Delhi’s Dwarka for plotting to murder a neighbour over old enmity. Police recovered a pistol and a stolen scooter from the accused, both of whom have previous criminal records, including murder and robbery cases

Global investment firm Think Investments has invested Rs 136 crore in edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah ahead of its Rs 3,480-crore IPO opening on November 11. The investment involves a 0.37 per cent stake purchase from 14 employees at Rs 127 apiece

The Jammu and Kashmir Police carried out coordinated raids across Anantnag, Sopore, Kulgam, and Handwara to target locals allegedly assisting Pakistan-based terror operatives. Several suspects were detained and booked under preventive laws as part of efforts to dismantle support networks

The Indian Army’s Southern Command is leading Exercise Trishul, a tri-service initiative showcasing integrated land–sea–air operations, cyber and drone warfare capabilities, and Atmanirbharta-driven innovation, reaffirming the Armed Forces’ focus on jointness, transformation, and multi-domain operational readiness

The term ‘Jungle Raj’, once used to describe lawlessness in Bihar during the Lalu-Rabri era, has resurfaced as a major election narrative. As Bihar votes, the phrase continues to stir public memory, political rhetoric, and media perception battles