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Justice Krishna Rao sought to know why the State had not convened a fresh security review committee meeting after Mamata All India Trinamool Congress leader reported a series of incidents and sought enhancement of protection

Kangpokpi-based Committee on Tribal Unity called the 48-hour shutdown from November 12 midnight, following the gunfight in the vicinity of Taphou Kuki village

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has set the target to add one crore new ration card holders this financial year

Music composer Hamsalekha is among the awardees

For over two decades, Jim and Laura Currie have passionately worked to rejuvenate their land in Mississippi, joining forces with organizations to safeguard the endangered dusky gopher frog. In June 2026, they proudly launched a project, releasing almost 500 captive-bred frogs onto their revitalized property, with ongoing monitoring set to ensure these frogs flourish in their new home.

Air quality index (AQI) in Delhi was “hazardous” at 334, making ‌it the most polluted ‌major city, according to Swiss ⁠group IQAir, which measures air quality levels based on the concentration of toxins

Railways is reviewing the Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) facility due to passenger discomfort during travel. The existing system charges full fares for shared berths, raising concerns about fairness. Issues arise, particularly when male and female passengers share the same berth space, leading to uncomfortable situations. A parliamentary panel has also recommended the review of this arrangement for better passenger experience.

Adani Green Energy Limited has sought to sharply revise the cost of its 1,500 megawatt hydropower project in Maharashtra's Satara district downwards to ₹56.75 crore from ₹5,675 crore, a newspaper report said

The 24-hour average overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 403 (severe) at 9 a.m. on November 13, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data

Chris Van Hollen has declared his intention to run for the Senate Majority Leader position against Chuck Schumer. He argues that the Democratic Party needs new leadership to better address voter desires for change. Support for Van Hollen's bid has come from influential figures like Bernie Sanders and Abdul El-Sayed. Meanwhile, Schumer maintains his confidence in retaining his leadership role amid ongoing discussions.

Health department issues flu advisory

Microsoft faced a significant outage that disrupted key services like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive, affecting users globally. Many struggled to connect with crucial workplace tools, leading to mixed reactions online, from humorous memes to speculations about cyberattacks. Although Microsoft has not linked the outage to any cybersecurity threats, the incident sparked widespread chatter across social media, giving a brief pause in the work routine.

A retired railway loco pilot is accused of murdering his wife, Pooja Devi, in Bihar's Munger district. Police found her body with a suspected murder weapon at their residence in Jamalpur. The accused allegedly believed Pooja was having an affair, prompting the crime. Her family claims she faced domestic violence and harassment from him for years. The accused has been arrested, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Despite a weak third act, ‘Bouma’ is an interesting mix of twists and engaging drama, boosted by standout performances from Dileesh Pothan and Vineeth

A six-member probe team, in its report, found that the system primarily responsible for applying brakes in the coaches, technically known as the BP angle cock, was in an isolated condition in the locomotive