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- Mumbai Declares Monday, 9 November, a Local Holiday for State and Semi‑Government Offices
· India
Maharashtra govt declares Monday 9 Nov a local holiday for state and semi‑government offices in Mumbai City and Suburban districts to observe Diwali.
- Tribal Activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat Found Dead After Facebook Live Accusations
· India
Jharkhand tribal activist Nisha Bhagat was found dead after a Facebook Live video accusing the state government of harassment. Police investigate.
- India and EU Reach Deal to Join Horizon Europe Research Programme
· World
India and the EU finalize association with Horizon Europe, enabling Indian researchers to access €93.5bn funding and collaborate on global challenges.
- Ravi Uppal Arrested in Dubai as Indian Agencies Seek His Return
· India
Ravi Uppal, 43, co‑founder of Mahadev betting app, was arrested in Dubai. ED and CBI seek his return; assets attached, hawala network allegations.
- APEC Summit May Host Rare Trump‑Xi‑Putin Meeting, Analysts Weigh Implications
· World
APEC summit in Shenzhen could host a first‑time three‑way meeting between Trump, Xi and Putin on Nov 18‑19, sparking analyst debate.
- Diwali 2026 Dry Day: Liquor Shops Shut on Sunday, November 8 in Delhi, UP, Maharashtra and Other States
· India
Liquor outlets across several Indian states will be closed on Diwali 2026. The dry day falls on Sunday, November 8, and includes Delhi, Uttar Pradesh…
- Death Toll in Zaporizhia Aid Centre Attack Rises to 53
· World
Russian strike on Komyshuvakha aid centre in Zaporizhia kills at least 53, with 59 missing and 39 possibly trapped, amid ongoing conflict.
- Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Offer Dedicated Dog Box for Pet Owners
· India
Indian Railways introduces a dedicated dog box on its 16‑coach Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, allowing pet owners to travel with dogs in a separate enclosure.
- Voyager 1 Nears One‑Light‑Day Mark Amid Power‑Saving Upgrade and Recent Communication Gap
· Space
NASA’s Voyager 1 will be one light‑day from Earth on Nov 18 2026, a 48‑hour round‑trip. It’s still operational after a power‑saving upgrade.
- Gujarat Energy Secures 4‑Million‑Tonne LNG Deal with ADNOC’s XRG
· Business & Finance
Gujarat Energy announced on Friday that it has signed a long‑term sales and purchase agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) to procure up…
- Paris Gala Raises Funds for Vietnam Orphanage and Spanish Therapy Center
· World
The Global Gift Gala in Paris raised money for Casa Ángeles Quang Chau Vietnam and Casa Ángeles Marbella, supporting children with special needs.
- Rice Kids Founder Anakh Sawhney Expands Reach to Over 110,000 People in U.S. and India
· Education
Anakh Sawhney, 17, grew her nonprofit Rice Kids to serve 110,000 people across five U.S. states and India, offering nutrition, education, and support.
- Festive Food Costs Surge as Dairy, Dry‑Fruit Prices Rise
· Business & Finance
Amul, Nandini, Aavin raise ghee, butter, paneer prices; pistachios up 60‑70%; sweets and hampers cost 15% higher, affecting corporate gifting.
- IIT Bombay Graduate Kanishak Kataria Wins UPSC Rank 1 After Leaving ₹1 Cr South Korean Job
· India
Kanishak Kataria, a BTech Computer Science graduate from IIT Bombay, left a ₹1 crore annual package in South Korea to return to India and prepare for the…
- Contractors Ignored Workers’ Safety Concerns in Chawri Bazar Building Collapse, FIR Reveals
· India
A first information report (FIR) filed after the collapse of a building in Old Delhi’s Chawri Bazar on Thursday alleges that contractors ignored warnings…
- India’s No.1 Praggnanandhaa Predicts a Fascinating World Championship Between Gukesh and Sindarov
· Sports
India’s top‑ranked chess player, R Praggnanandhaa, said he expects the upcoming World Chess Championship match between D Gukesh and Uzbekistan’s Javokhir…
- Houthi Rule Drives Yemeni Children into Conflict, Global Threat Escalates
· World
UN, UNICEF, US Labor report Houthi recruiting children in Yemen; attacks in Aden, Hadramout, Shabwa, Saudi airports raise global danger.
- Delhi Metro to Open Three Lines an Hour Early on Diwali, Last Trains Shift to 10 pm
· India
On Diwali, 8 Nov 2026, Delhi Metro’s Pink, Magenta, Grey lines begin at 6 am, and all lines’ last train departs at 10 pm. Check DMRC updates.
- Khelif Announces Professional Debut in December After Olympic Gold
· Sports
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won welterweight gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has announced that she will make her professional boxing debut in…
- Fire at South Delhi Kia Showroom Leaves Seven Injured, 12–15 Rescued
· India
A fire broke out at a Kia car showroom in South Delhi’s Saidulajab area on Friday afternoon, damaging several vehicles and injuring seven people. Around…
- India’s IT Minister Calls for Proactive Child Safety and Transparent Algorithms on Social Media
· India
IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for proactive child safety and transparent algorithms on social media, urging platforms to protect citizens from online…
- Punjab Records 2,787 Farm Fires, Tarn Taran Leads with 586 Incidents
· Agriculture
From Sep 15 to Nov 5, Punjab logged 2,787 farm fires, with Tarn Taran leading at 586 incidents. CAQM urged stricter enforcement after fines over ₹46 lakh.
- Sangareddy Police Nab Three Maharashtra Men in NH‑65 Car‑Robbery Probe
· India
Three Maharashtra men arrested by Sangareddy Police for night car‑robberies on NH‑65, with evidence seized and a fourth suspect still at large.
- Railway Ministry Halts Plan to Extend Kollam–Kottayam MEMU to Ernakulam
· India
The Railway Ministry has suspended plans to extend the Kollam–Kottayam MEMU to Ernakulam after protests from commuters and passenger groups.
- Redditch Boy’s £40 Grocery Drive Turns Into Six‑Site Food Bank Serving 5,000 People Annually
· World
From a £40 pop‑up on a family driveway, Isaac Winfield’s food bank now has six sites, a warehouse, two vans, and serves about 5,000 people yearly.
- Georgia O’Keeffe Painting Discovered After 40 Years, Set for $2‑3 Million Auction
· Business & Finance
Georgia O’Keeffe’s 1930 oil, 'Near Abiquiu, New Mexico I', hidden for 40 years, is up for auction at Christie’s with a $2‑3 million estimate.
- Digital Agriculture Services in Tanzania Face Low Adoption and Slow Response Times
· Agriculture
Tanzania’s M‑Kilimo and e‑Kilimo digital services face low farmer adoption and slow response times, with 7.2 million registered but many inactive.
- Russia Supplies Iran with 90 Advanced Missile Launchers Amid Expanding Military Ties
· World
Russia agreed in 2024 to supply Iran with 90 advanced missile launchers for the LMUR guided missile, used on Mi‑28 attack helicopters. Delivery status unclear.
- Wipro, Rockwell, Lohum Among 12 Companies Approved for Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
· Business & Finance
MeitY approves 12 projects for local battery and PCB component manufacturing, totaling ₹7,503 crore, with incentives for production start.
- Hundreds of Protesters Storm Microsoft Data Centre Site in Amsterdam, Police Make Arrests
· Climate & Environment
Hundreds of protesters stormed a Microsoft data‑centre construction site in Amsterdam, leading to arrests and a mayoral ban amid grid‑grid concerns.