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Karnataka Govt stands by claim of excess Ethanol in petrol, Minister Rizwan Arshad says OMCs trying to "wash their hands off"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 9, 2026 1:41:31 PM IST
Karnataka minister Rizwan Arshad on Monday said the state government stands by its report that oil marketing companies (OMCs) are blending more than 20 per cent Ethanol in petrol, despite the companies' rejection of the claim. ... read..


Keralam to launch second phase of anti-drug drive Operation Toofan on November 16: Ramesh Chennithala
Kozhikode (Keralam) | November 9, 2026 1:41:30 PM IST
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the second phase of Operation Toofan would begin in November 16, describing the initiative as a continuous campaign against drug abuse. ... read..


From fictitious crypto tokens to Rs 112-crore Ponzi scheme: How Hashpe attracted investors before collapse
General News | November 9, 2026 1:41:26 PM IST
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NGT seeks fresh report on Kashmir wetlands, flags missing data on actual wetland area
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:41:25 PM IST
The National Green Tribunal has sought a fresh and updated report from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Committee (J&KPCC) on the condition of wetlands in Kashmir, after finding that crucial information regarding their existing area was missin ... read..


Jammu warehouse fire: Union Minister Jitendra Singh expresses "shock," Mehbooba Mufti alleges fire brigade delay
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:41:23 PM IST
Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday expressed shock over the massive fire in Jammu's Warehouse area, which engulfed several shops and warehouses. He said that reports of a delay of fire brigade services were also "disturbing". ... read..


Revised MRPs of 1,364 anti-cancer formulations come into effect from today
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:11:42 PM IST
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has capped trade margins on the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of 137 anti-cancer drugs, based on the recommendations of an E ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Retired govt employee killed in elephant attack near Tenkasi; relatives stage road blockade
Tenkasi (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 1:11:36 PM IST
A 65-year-old retired government employee was killed in a wild elephant attack at Puliyarai South Medu near Tenkasi in Tenkasi district on Monday. ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: Devotees lie down as herds of cows, bulls walk over them during Gaay Gohari festival
Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 1:11:34 PM IST
A traditional folk festival, Gaay Gohari, was celebrated in Dasai village of Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Monday, with devotees lying face down on the ground as herds of cows and bulls walked over them as part of an annual ritual. ... read..


Delhi's post-Diwali air pollution 'public health emergency', firecrackers worsen crisis: Environmentalists
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:11:32 PM IST
A day after Diwali celebrations, environmentalists have termed Delhi's deteriorating air quality a "public health emergency", warning that firecracker emissions have further aggravated an already severe pollution situation, with unfavourable meteorologica ... read..


After Karnataka Keralam Govt inspects fuel pumps for E20 petrol density, sends samples for testing
Kochi (Keralam) | November 9, 2026 1:11:25 PM IST
Keralam Civil Supplies Department has conducted an inspection at fuel pumps in Kochi to check for the E20 petrol density amid the controversy around excessive ethanol blending. ... read..


Raiganj rape-murder accused killed in police encounter; victim minor girls' father reacts
Siliguri (West Bengal) | November 9, 2026 1:11:24 PM IST
The accused in the rape and murder of a minor girl in West Bengals Raiganj was killed in a police encounter on Monday, following which the victims father expressed gratitude to the police administration, saying the family felt relieved. ... read..


"Sound of knives heard more than firecrackers": Udhayanidhi Stalin slams TVK over law and order situation after SSI death
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 12:41:45 PM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, Udhayanidhi Stalin has strongly criticised the TVK-led government over the law and order situation, alleging that nine people, including a police personnel, were killed in a single day on Sunday. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: 24 Tharuvaikulam fishermen detained in Maldives return home safely
Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 12:41:41 PM IST
Twenty-four fishermen from Tharuvaikulam fishing village in Thoothukudi district, who had ventured into the deep sea for fishing in three mechanised fishing boats, were detained by the Maldives Coast Guard on October 13. ... read..


Delhi records 214 fire calls on Diwali, AIIMS reports 42 burn cases, 11 with major injuries
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:41:36 PM IST
Delhi Fire Services received 214 fire-related calls during Diwali celebrations, including 24 incidents linked to firecrackers, while AIIMS, New Delhi, recorded 42 Diwali-related burn injury cases, including 11 patients with major burns, according to offic ... read..


MP CM Mohan Yadav participates in Govardhan Puja at Tilkeshwar Gaushala in Ujjain; extends greetings to citizens
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 12:41:32 PM IST
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday participated in a programme organised at Tilkeshwar Gaushala in Ujjain on the occasion of Govardhan Puja and extended greetings to the people of the state, highlighting a connection between nature, cultu ... read..


2 killed, 42 hospitalised as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway; UP Dy CM Pathak visits injured at trauma centre
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 12:41:29 PM IST
At least two people were killed, and 42 others hospitalised after a passenger bus overturned at the Zero Point on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway on Monday. ... read..


"Conspiracy against farmers, Diwali": BJP's Kapil Mishra flags steep rise in stubble burning in Punjab, slams AAP
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:41:27 PM IST
Delhi Minister and BJP leader Kapil Mishra on Monday slammed the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging 1200 incidents of stubble burning in Punjab on Sunday, the day of Diwali, and demanded a probe. ... read..


"Honda very happy with Karnataka": State Minister MB Patil refutes Honda exit claims
Bengaluru (Karnataka)) | November 9, 2026 12:41:22 PM IST
Karnataka Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil has refuted Union Minister HD Kumaraswamys reported claim that Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) was planning to exit the state, asserting that the automaker is "very happy with Karnataka" ... read..


"Modi-Shah-ECI package": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi lists SIR, Delimitation, EVMs among electoral issues
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:11:39 PM IST
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday listed out a "package" of election-linked exercises, including the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll and proposed Delimitation of seats in the Lok Sabha, as he slammed the Centre. ... read..


CPI's D Raja slams PM Modi over 'Dimagi Naxals' remark, says "he must be ashamed"
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:11:36 PM IST
Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on "Dimagi Naxals", saying the Prime Minister "must be ashamed" of making such a statement, while accusing the Rashtriya Swayamsevak ... read..


"Around 2 million deaths due to air pollution in 2023": Jairam Ramesh Cites FICCI-EY Report to attack on Modi Govt
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:11:32 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted a recent report by industry body FICCI and consulting firm EY revealing that approximately 2 million deaths in India, accounting for nearly 22 per cent of total mortality, were attributable to air ... read..


"Around 2 million deaths due to air pollution in 2023": Jairam Ramesh Cites FICCI-EY report to attack Modi Govt
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 12:11:31 PM IST
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday highlighted a recent report by industry body FICCI and consulting firm EY revealing that approximately 2 million deaths in India, accounting for nearly 22 per cent of total mortality, were attributable to air ... read..


"Swayamsevak is Sangh's identity": RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat underlines Sangh's ideology
Nagpur (Maharashtra) | November 9, 2026 12:11:29 PM IST
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday recalled that when an attempt was made in the 1930s to impose the first ban on the Sangh in the Central Province Assembly, there was no swayamsevak to defend it, and the only voice in its sup ... read..


Gujarat: Amit Shah inaugurates overbridge on National Highway's ISKCON-Sanand stretch in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | November 9, 2026 12:11:26 PM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday inaugurated the newly constructed overbridge on the ISKCON-Sanand stretch of the National Highway in Ahmedabad. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Police officer dies after being struck while confronting youths bursting firecrackers in Theni; 3 arrested
Theni (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 11:41:42 AM IST
Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) Senthil Kumar died after allegedly being struck by a youth he confronted for bursting firecrackers on a public road, South Zone IG Vijayendra Bidari said. ... read..


"To protect Constitution": SP MP Sanatan Pandey defends Mulayam Singh Yadav over firing on Kar Sevaks in 1990
Ballia (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 11:41:38 AM IST
In what has emerged as a controversy as Uttar Pradesh gears up for assembly polls in 2027, Samajwadi Party MP Sanatan Pandey on Monday strongly defended former Prime Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav over the 1990 firing incident on Kar Sevaks, taking a swipe ... read..


"Well-thought-out conspiracy": BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal slams AAP, blames stubble burning for Delhi pollution
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 11:41:30 AM IST
BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Monday termed rising air pollution in Delhi a conspiracy by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), alleging vigorous stubble burning in Punjab ahead of Diwali. ... read..


Delhi's air turns toxic after Diwali; DTU records highest AQI of 439 at 10 am on Monday
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 11:41:28 AM IST
A day after Diwali celebrations, residents of the national capital woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Monday, as air quality deteriorated to the 'severe' category at several monitoring stations, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing 400 in multiple ... read..


Tamil Nadu records 462 firecracker-related burn cases during Diwali; two deaths reported
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 11:41:25 AM IST
Tamil Nadu recorded 462 burn-related emergency cases during the Diwali festival period between November 7 at 7 am and November 9 at 7 am, according to official emergency response data. ... read..


4,459 Cases of Stubble Burning Recorded in Punjab; Environmental Compensation Imposed in 1,228 Instances
General News | November 9, 2026 11:41:23 AM IST
Even as the Capital New Delhi reels under the effect of Air pollution the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has flagged cases of stubble burning. According to CAQM as of November 8 a total of 4,459 incidents of stubble burning have been recorde ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami pays tribute to statehood movement martyrs on 26th Foundation Day
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 11:11:44 AM IST
On the occasion of the states 26th Foundation Day, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday paid floral tributes to the fallen heroes of the Uttarakhand statehood movement at the Martyrs Memorial at Shaheed Sthal, located within the Cour ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Man alleges assault by TVK MLA over civic issues, later denies attack in video
Perambalur (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 11:11:42 AM IST
A controversy has erupted in Tamil Nadu after a man alleged that a TVK MLA assaulted him when he approached the legislator to raise civic issues, including drinking water shortage and garbage accumulation in his locality. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Sanitation workers remove 800 tonnes of garbage for Tiruchirappalli Corporation after Diwali celebrations
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 11:11:41 AM IST
Diwali, one of the major Hindu festivals, was celebrated with great enthusiasm across the world on Sunday. People marked the occasion by bursting firecrackers, enjoying fireworks and lighting sparklers, largely adhering to government-prescribed time rest ... read..


"BJP elected Vijay through unlawful means": DMK's TKS Elangovan hits back at TVK amid Periyar library row
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 11:11:35 AM IST
The political row over book purchases for Coimbatore's Periyar Arivalayam escalated on Monday with DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan alleging that the BJP had "elected" Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay through "unlawful" means, as he dismissed corrup ... read..


Eknath Shinde to visit drought-hit farmers in Jalna today, share Diwali meal with them
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 9, 2026 11:11:33 AM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday will visit drought-affected farming families in Moujpuri in Jalna district on Monday, where he will speak with them and share Diwali snacks and a meal. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Five killed as car catches fire after colliding with divider in Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 11:11:31 AM IST
Five people lost their lives after a speeding car collided with a road divider and burst into flames in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district on Monday, officials said. ... read..


"Mouthpiece of Gandhi family": Giriraj Singh slams Kharge over "Eid of happiness" remark, Rashid Alvi defends
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 11:11:28 AM IST
Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday slammed Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for calling Diwali an "Eid of happiness". He accused the Congress of appeasing a minority community and termed Kharge a "mouthpiece" of the Gandhi family. ... read..


"Our firm resolve to build Uttarakhand that fulfils dreams of those who fought for it": CM Dhami
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 11:11:25 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday paid floral tributes to the martyrs of the statehood movement on the occasion of the state's 26th Foundation Day and expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support and developme ... read..


6 members of family killed in fire at plastic goods shop in Madhya Pradesh's Katni, 2 escape safely
Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 10:41:36 AM IST
Six members of a family were killed after a fire broke out at a plastic goods and wholesale shop in the Barhi area of Madhya Pradeshs Katni district on Diwali night, while two people managed to escape safely. ... read..


Amit Shah extends greetings to people of Uttarakhand on Foundation Day
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 10:41:34 AM IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the people of Uttarakhand on the states Foundation Day on Monday, highlighting its natural beauty, spiritual heritage and vibrant folk culture. ... read..


Delhi: Teen allegedly stabbed to death in Wazirabad after resisting phone snatching
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 10:41:30 AM IST
A 16-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of men after he resisted a mobile phone snatching attempt in North Delhi's Wazirabad area on Saturday. ... read..


Beautification in middle of drought": KTR targets Revanth Reddy-led Telangana govt
Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 9, 2026 10:41:26 AM IST
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) on Monday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy-led government of prioritising the Musi Riverfront Beautification project at a time when Telangana is struggling with dro ... read..


Chhattisgarh: Raipur family killed after car plunges into river at Tila Anicut in Gariaband
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) | November 9, 2026 10:11:32 AM IST
Four members of a family, including a couple and their two children, died after their car plunged into a river at Tila Anicut in Rajim, Gariaband, on Diwali night, police said. ... read..


Smog dulls view of Taj Mahal despite Moderate air quality
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 10:11:30 AM IST
Even as the Taj Mahal continues to captivate global tourists with its timeless architecture, ambient smog has begun dulling its famed panoramic view despite of Agra recording an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 189, categorised as Moderate by the Cent ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Statehood Day greetings, credits PM Modi's "unwavering faith" for state's development push
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 10:11:27 AM IST
Marking the 26th Uttarakhand Statehood Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affection for 'Devbhoomi' and faith in its peo ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Three killed on Diwali day in Tiruchirappalli; two teens hacked to death, IT employee stabbed
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 10:11:25 AM IST
Three people, including two 17-year-old boys, were allegedly murdered in separate incidents in Tamil Nadus Tiruchirappalli district on Diwali day, triggering shock and concern among residents. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM Dhami extends Foundation Day greetings, credits PM Modi's "unwavering faith" for state's development push
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 10:11:22 AM IST
Marking the Uttarakhand Foundation Day, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affection for 'Devbhoomi' and faith in its people ... read..


Congress' Ajay Maken flags missing PM2.5 data at 25 Delhi stations on Diwali night
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 9:41:31 AM IST
Senior Congress leader Ajay Maken on Monday flagged the non-availability of PM2.5 readings at 25 of Delhi's 39 air quality monitoring stations on Diwali night, pointing out that the average pollution level recorded at the nine stations with available data ... read..


Madhya Pradesh: 6 members of family killed in fire at plastic goods shop in Katni
Katni (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 9:41:26 AM IST
Six members of a family were killed after a fire broke out at a plastic goods and wholesale shop in the Barhi area of Madhya Pradeshs Katni district on Diwali night on Sunday. ... read..


UP: Four dead after tractor-trolley overturns in Chitrakoot, 12 injured
Chitrakoot (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 9:41:19 AM IST
Four people died in an accident on the Jhansi-Mirzapur National Highway when a tractor-trolley carrying devotees returning from Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh, overturned, district officials said. ... read..


Telangana govt targets one crore membership in women's Self-Help Groups by 2034: CM Revanth reddy
Vikarabad (Telangana) | November 9, 2026 9:11:38 AM IST
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy reaffirmed that the Telangana Government is targeting one crore members in women's Self Help Groups and also promoting them as "Crorepati" by 2034. ... read..


Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath performs Govardhan Puja in Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 9:11:36 AM IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Govardhan Puja in Gorakhpur on Monday and highlighted the importance of cow protection and welfare, describing the cow as the soul of Indias agricultural and sage-led traditions. ... read..


Tamil Nadu: Two 17-year-old boys hacked to death in Tiruchirappalli on Diwali night
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | November 9, 2026 9:11:33 AM IST
Two 17-year-old boys were brutally hacked to death by unidentified assailants near Samayapuram in Tiruchirappalli district late on Diwali night, officials said. ... read..


BJP accuses Congress of appeasement politics after Kharge's "Diwali an Eid of happiness" remark
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 9:11:28 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday mounted a scathing attack against Congress after party president Mallikarjun Kharge called Diwali an "Eid of Happiness". The ruling party termed it Congress' attempt to appease a vote bank ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pra ... read..


"Present true AQI to public": AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj claims Delhi Govt "manipulating" pollution data post-Diwali
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 11:11:20 AM IST
As post-Diwali smog blanketed the national capital, Delhi Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) president Saurabh Bhardwaj on Monday accused the government of manipulating AQI data, asking for "true" numbers for pollution. ... read..


"Rich cultural heritage, unparalleled natural beauty": President Murmu extends greetings to Uttarakhand on State Foundation Day
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 9:11:20 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday extended warm greetings to the residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of Uttarakhand Foundation Day, highlighting the state's spiritual legacy, culturally rich history, and the vital role played by its people in servin ... read..


Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out in residential apartment in Ghaziabad on Diwali night
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 8:41:43 AM IST
A sudden fire broke out in a residential apartment in Ghaziabad's Crossing Republik area, triggering prompt action from emergency services, officials said. ... read..


50 people rescued, no casualties after fire breaks out at Thane residential complex: Eknath Shinde
Thane (Maharashtra) | November 9, 2026 8:41:36 AM IST
A fire broke out on the 8th, 9th and 10th floors of the Raheja Garden residential complex in Thane, following which fire tenders rushed to the spot. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also reached the site and inspected the situation. ... read..


10-year-old dies after firecracker explodes in hand in Delhi's Narela
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 8:41:34 AM IST
A 10-year-old child died after a firecracker exploded in his hand while he was bursting crackers in Delhi's Narela, police said on Monday. ... read..


Hyderabad: 32 suffer eye injury from Diwali firecrackers; 6 admitted to Hospital
Hyderabad (Telangana) | November 9, 2026 8:41:32 AM IST
Firecracker mishaps during Diwali led to at least 32 people, mostly children, seeking treatment for eye injuries at the Government Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad. Out of these cases, six patients were admitted. The remaining 26 were ... read..


CM Dhami hails PM Modi's leadership as Uttarakhand celebrates State Foundation Day
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 8:41:25 AM IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his message on Uttarakhand State Foundation Day, appreciating the state's culture. ... read..


"Uttarakhand reaching new heights of development": PM Modi hails Devbhoomi's progress on State Foundation Day
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 8:41:20 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings to residents of Uttarakhand on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, commending its rich cultural heritage, rapid progress across various sectors, and spiritual significance, in ... read..


"Poison has seeped into Delhis air": Former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi slams BJP Government over rising air pollution
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 8:11:31 AM IST
Former Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Monday criticised the BJP government over rising air pollution in the national capital, saying the Air Quality Index (AQI) had reached dangerous levels and demanding concrete measures to address the situation. ... read..


Fire breaks out across three locations in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas
Dewas (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 8:11:25 AM IST
A series of fire incidents disrupted normalcy in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas, prompting a swift response from local authorities, officials said. ... read..


Delhi's AQI breaches 400 on morning after Diwali; thick smog blankets Capital, several areas in 'severe' range
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 8:11:23 AM IST
A day after Diwali celebrations, Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the brink of the 'severe' category on Monday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching the 400 mark, as thick smog engulfed several parts of the national capital and reduced vis ... read..


MP: At least 35 sustain burn injuries in firecracker-linked incidents in Chhatarpur
Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 8:11:20 AM IST
At least 35 people, including children, sustained burn injuries in separate incidents while bursting firecrackers during Diwali on Sunday and were admitted to the District Hospital in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. ... read..


"Hassanamba will give a fitting reply to falsehood": Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar
Hassan (Karnataka) | November 9, 2026 6:41:23 AM IST
Launching a sharp attack on political opponents, Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Sunday stated that "falsehood has become a household deity" for certain leaders, asserting that Goddess Hassanamba would deliver a fitting reply to those spreading ... read..


Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category on Diwali, AQI at 404
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 5:41:21 AM IST
Air quality across the national capital continued to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the 'Severe' category in parts of Delhi in the early hours on Monday, according to data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


Delhi's air quality slips into 'severe' category on Diwali, AQI at 406
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 5:41:20 AM IST
Air quality across the national capital continued to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the 'Severe' category in parts of Delhi in the early hours on Monday, according to data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). ... read..


MP: Fire breaks out at hardware shop in Ujjain; 3 rescued
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 4:41:19 AM IST
A massive fire broke out in a building housing a commercial establishment in the Nagjhiri area on Dewas Road in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Monday morning, officials said. ... read..


Fire breaks out at warehouse in Lucknow; six fire tenders deployed, no casualties
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 4:11:23 AM IST
A massive fire broke out at a scrap dealer's plastic warehouse in Chhota Devi Kheda village under the jurisdiction of Ashiyana police station in Lucknow, officials said here late Sunday night. ... read..


"Pollution due to your corruption": Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra accuses Kejriwal of planning campaign to target Diwali, Sanatan Dharma
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 2:41:31 AM IST
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra launched a scathing attack on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, alleging that a campaign was being orchestrated at Kejriwal's residence to target the Hindu festival of Diwali and Sanatan Dharma under the ... read..


Tripura CM exchanges Diwali greetings with security personnel
Agartala (Tripura) | November 9, 2026 2:41:30 AM IST
On the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha exchanged festive greetings and pleasantries with the security personnel deployed for his protection. ... read..


IG, Tripura Frontier BSF, celebrates Diwali with Seema Praharis
Agartala (Tripura) | November 9, 2026 2:41:28 AM IST
Princee Rani, IG, Tripura Frontier BSF and other senior officers celebrated Diwali with Seema Praharis at various border locations on November 8. ... read..


Uttarakhand CM halts convoy at Garhi Cantt, extends Diwali greetings to Army personnel
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | November 9, 2026 2:41:23 AM IST
In a heart-warming gesture, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday halted his convoy upon spotting Army personnel at Garhi Cantt while returning to his official residence in Dehradun, interacting with them and extending his warm greeting ... read..


Odisha: Fire breaks out at Sericulture Office in Bhubaneswar; fire tenders deployed
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | November 9, 2026 2:41:20 AM IST
A fire broke out at the Sericulture Office located in the Sikharchandi area of Bhubaneswar late Sunday night. ... read..


Two incidents of fire reported from Thane, Navi Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | November 9, 2026 2:11:20 AM IST
A massive fire broke out across the 8th, 9th, and 10th floors of the Raheja Garden residential complex in Thane, officials said here late Sunday night. ... read..


"Let us contribute towards progress of country":Tejashwi Yadav celebrates Diwali with family in Patna
Patna (Bihar) | November 9, 2026 1:41:23 AM IST
Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav celebrated the festival of lights with his family at his residence in Patna on Sunday, extending warm greetings to the people and calling on ev ... read..


"May Goddess Lakshmi bring prosperity": BJP President Nitin Nabin extends Diwali greetings to nation
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:41:21 AM IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President Nitin Nabin on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, extended warm greetings to the nation, praying for the happiness, prosperity, and good health of all citizens. ... read..


J-K: Massive fire engulfs multiple shops, warehouses in Jammu; firefighting operations underway
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 9, 2026 1:11:43 AM IST
A massive fire broke out on Sunday, engulfing several shops and warehouses in Jammu, officials said. ... read..


UP: Fire breaks out at warehouse in Lucknow's Punjabi Tola; brought under control
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 9, 2026 1:11:39 AM IST
A fire broke out at a warehouse in the Punjabi Tola area of Lucknow on Sunday, officials said. ... read..


Indian Army jawans celebrate Diwali along Line of Control in Kashmir, extend greetings to nation
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 9, 2026 1:11:35 AM IST
While people across the country celebrate Diwali in the warmth and comfort of their homes, Indian Army jawans deployed along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir celebrated the festival of lights away from their families, keeping festive spirits high with ... read..


Massive fire breaks out at garment factory in Delhi's Najafgarh
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:11:30 AM IST
A massive fire broke out at a garment factory in the Nangli Sakrawati area of Najafgarh in the national capital on Sunday afternoon, an official said. ... read..


Delhi LG shares festive sweets with UPSC aspirants in Old Rajinder Nagar on Diwali
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:11:24 AM IST
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena spent his Diwali evening in central Delhis Old Rajinder Nagar, interacting with Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants who stayed back in the national capital away from their families to prepare for the civil ... read..


Fire breaks out at rubber factory in Delhi's Narela
New Delhi | November 9, 2026 1:11:20 AM IST
A fire broke out at a rubber factory in the Narela Industrial Area of the national capital, officials from the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) said here on Sunday. ... read..


Assam Governor lights diyas with elderly women, calls for dignity and care for senior citizens
Guwahati (Assam) | November 8, 2026 9:11:45 PM IST
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday celebrated Diwali with elderly women residing at the Government Old Age Home in Sonapur, Guwahati, and joined them in lighting diyas. ... read..


Opposition leaders defend Akhilesh Yadav's proposed Ayodhya visit, question BJP's objections
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 9:11:43 PM IST
Opposition leaders on Sunday backed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to Ayodhya, with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh and Congress leaders Udit Raj and Rajendra Pal Gautam asserting that visiting places of worship is a matter of ... read..


Delhi Fire Service deploys 50 QRVs, 20 motorcycle responders for Diwali safety
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 9:11:42 PM IST
The Delhi Fire Service has deployed 50 Quick Response Vehicles (QRVs), 20 motorcycle first responders and water tenders at 15 strategic locations as part of its fire safety arrangements for Diwali, a senior official said. ... read..


"They have consistently insulted our great historical figures": BJP's Mohsin Raza targets Sonia Gandhi over her Babri masjid remarks
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | November 8, 2026 9:11:40 PM IST
BJP leader Mohsin Raza on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi over her remarks on the Babri Masjid, accusing the Congress leadership of sympathising with invaders and separatists and questioning its stan ... read..


"Won't blame Delhi CM alone, PM Modi and Amit Shah should also be questioned": Manoj Jha on Delhi air pollution
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 9:11:37 PM IST
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Manoj Jha on Sunday questioned both the Centre and the Delhi government over the air pollution situation in the national capital, asking what concrete preparations had been made throughout the year to tackle the recurring pro ... read..


PM Modi meets former President Ram Nath Kovind on occasion of Diwali
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 9:11:35 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met former President Ram Nath Kovind and his family on the occasion of Diwali and extended festive greetings to them. ... read..


Srinagar Police registers FIR over AK-47 threat allegation, accused taken into custody
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | November 8, 2026 9:11:32 PM IST
Srinagar Police has taken a man into custody after registering an FIR over allegations of threatening neighbours with an AK-47 rifle at Saderbal in the Hazratbal area, police said on Sunday. ... read..


Gujarat: Surat fire department puts 27 stations on high alert on Diwali, cancels staff leave
Surat (Gujarat) | November 8, 2026 9:11:27 PM IST
Surat Municipal Corporation has put its fire services on high alert on Diwali, deploying two teams at each of its 27 fire stations and cancelling leave for all officers and personnel for the next four days. ... read..


PM Modi visits LK Advanis residence as veteran leader enters 100th year
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 9:11:23 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the residence of veteran leader LK Advani to greet him on his birthday as he entered the 100th year of his life, while several political leaders, including former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda, former President Ram Nath ... read..


Tripura CM Manik Saha attends Grand Diwali celebrations at Matabari Temple
Udaipur (Tripura) | November 8, 2026 9:11:22 PM IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday attended the grand Diwali celebrations at the historic Mata Tripura Sundari Temple, popularly known as Matabari, in Udaipur town of Gomati district. ... read..


"Wishing everyone a very happy Diwali": Vice-President Radhakrishnan lights diyas at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on Diwali
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 8:41:22 PM IST
Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday lit diyas at Uprashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home. ... read..


Lord Ram belongs to everyone: Congress leader Udit Raj on Akhilesh Yadavs proposed Ayodhya visit
New Delhi | November 8, 2026 8:41:20 PM IST
Congress leader Udit Raj on Sunday said Lord Ram belongs to everyone and described religion as a matter of faith and devotion, reacting to Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadavs proposed visit to Ayodhya. ... read..


Massive fire breaks out at plastic factory in Ghaziabad, six fire tenders deployed
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) | November 8, 2026 8:11:33 PM IST
A massive fire broke out at a plastic factory in the Vijay Nagar industrial area of Ghaziabad on Sunday. ... read..


"They have created chaos in the country": Congress MP Imran Masood attacks Centre over PM Modi's Bastar speech
Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) | November 8, 2026 8:11:31 PM IST
Congress MP Imran Masood on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Centre while reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Bastar, accusing the government of undermining democracy, damaging the economy and favouring industrialists. ... read..


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