Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday with a 24-hour average AQI of 367. While transport accounted for 20.5% of local pollution and stubble burning for 13.3%, the India Meteorological Department expects potential relief in the coming days due to forecasted rain. Seventeen city monitoring stations recorded severe air quality levels.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched ‘Punjab Da Crorepati’, a statewide quiz for residents aged 15 to 30. The 11-round competition, featuring questions on state history and government recruitment topics, offers a top prize of Rs 1 crore. A total of 10,000 participants will receive cash awards across all 23 districts.
Yash Singh, 20, was arrested in Navi Mumbai for conducting reconnaissance of sensitive South Mumbai locations, including Chabad House. Initially detained by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad over suspicious social media links, he was taken into custody by Kerala police for a case registered in Thrissur. The accused allegedly received money for mapping areas frequented by foreign nationals.
Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has announced that he is now a British citizen. He confirmed he received the citizenship on September 15, 2026, and shared the news while addressing the Oxford Union on November 14. Modi described the transition as the start of a new chapter and expressed pride in his new status.
Actor Ananya Panday recently addressed safety concerns after an October 18 attack on Tiger Shroff, where his car was fired upon in Mumbai. While Shroff was unharmed, his driver and a bystander were reportedly injured. A court has since extended the police custody of five suspects, including Phool Singh, until November 16.
Veteran Telugu actor Giri Babu has passed away in Hyderabad while undergoing treatment for age-related health issues. He was either 80 or 83, according to conflicting reports from The Times of India and Hindustan Times. A celebrated figure in Telugu cinema for over 50 years, he appeared in more than 600 films as an actor, director, and producer.
Madurai police have arrested an Instagram influencer named Meenakshi and a man named Suresh in connection with a multi-crore gold heist at a Tanishq showroom. Investigators suspect the burglars used an elevator shaft to access the store during ongoing renovations. While approximately five kilograms of gold have been recovered, the prime suspect, Nishanth, remains at large.
Singer Rimi Tomy married fitness coach Libin Mathew in an intimate ceremony in Dombivli, Mumbai, on November 14. The couple held a small wedding attended only by close relatives and family members. Rimi, who rose to fame as a playback singer and television host, previously announced the union via her YouTube channel.
A Hennepin County jury has awarded $84 million to the family of Reece Devlin, who died of heart attack complications in January 2023. The lawsuit alleged that Fairview Health Services failed to properly evaluate Devlin’s chest pain during two prior consultations. Fairview expressed sympathy for the family but disagreed with the jury's assessment of the care provided.
Renowned sarod player Amjad Ali Khan is currently in the United States, where he and his troupe are missing six pieces of luggage containing their musical instruments after a British Airways flight. The artist has requested the airline locate the bags on priority, as his upcoming concert schedule depends on them.
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule says her party would consider supporting a 50% flat increase in Lok Sabha seats per state, a proposal discussed informally with the government earlier this year. However, no official bill has been presented. Meanwhile, alliance partner Congress has distanced itself, objecting to Sule referencing the 2007 delimitation exercise.
Pakistan has nominated Climate Change Minister Musadik Masood Malik to attend the SCO Civilisational Dialogue in New Delhi from November 20 to 22, 2026. The forum is an Indian initiative aimed at fostering cultural exchange and people-to-people ties across the SCO member states. India previously extended invitations to all 10 member nations for the upcoming event.
The ITAT Cuttack has granted relief to a taxpayer, Mr. Choudhury, by cancelling a tax penalty imposed after he accepted Rs 5.22 lakh in cash during a property sale in Jharsuguda. The tribunal ruled that the Assessing Officer incorrectly invoked Section 269SS of the Income Tax Act instead of the relevant Section 269ST.
State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha has announced that upcoming Gram Panchayat elections will be held in three phases, with a focus on ensuring a free and fair process. Officials are coordinating security across districts, with specific plans to deploy extra personnel in sensitive areas. Unanimous elections must be conducted voluntarily without any form of coercion.
DMK president M.K. Stalin has written to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay demanding an all-party meeting to counter Karnataka’s move to build the Mekedatu dam. Stalin urged a united front, proposing that state MPs meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to present resolutions against the project, while reiterating that legal action is more effective than negotiations.