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The prosecution argued that the accused persons violated their bail conditions by allegedly participating in the Onam celebrations held at the Museum police station

Delhi's air quality index has plunged into the severe category, prompting government officials to enforce work from home policies. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa and Transport Minister Pankaj Singh have initiated these measures to safeguard health. Major contributors to the pollution include vehicular emissions, which accounted for over 31% of PM2.5 levels. Medical experts caution that children are especially vulnerable to air pollution effects on their respiratory health.

Dharwad Deputy Commissioner says that the data collected will form the basis for development planning and future administrative decisions

In Ranchi, Congress MLA Bhushan Bara is confronted with serious sexual assault allegations involving a 14-year-old girl. The girl, who was allegedly taken to Bara's residence by relatives for educational purposes, underwent a medical examination following the incident on August 5. Bara contends that these accusations are politically charged, aimed at tarnishing his image.

Susmita Mukherjee candidly discussed her financial hardships enduring a tumultuous four-year stretch. She revealed how these experiences reshaped her understanding of wealth and popularity. Mukherjee believes money should be viewed as a form of energy to be circulated rather than clutched tightly. These challenges have enlivened her faith in intentions and hope, ultimately reinforcing her determination and reorienting her life’s priorities.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has relocated to a military base due to death threats from Iran. He believes these threats indicate that America's economic pressure on Tehran is effective. Bessent discussed his concerns during an interview, highlighting the urgency of the situation. Additionally, he accused a newspaper of endangering his security by revealing his home location. This ongoing pressure from the US aims to alter Iran's aggressive military behavior.

The World Bank currently defines the international extreme poverty line at $3.00 per person per day in 2021 purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. According to the World Poverty Clock, extreme poverty may be considered eliminated when the poverty headcount ratio falls below 3%. With the World Bank estimating India’s extreme poverty rate at about 2% in 2024, India can, on this measure, be considered to have crossed that threshold.

An Abu Dhabi court has sentenced eight people to six months in prison, fined them AED 300,000 each and ordered their deportation following the brawl involving Usman Nurmagomedov’s entourage and Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili and a friend were fined AED 50,000 each but avoided jail time. The ruling comes as questions remain over Nurmagomedov’s future and potential UFC move.

A quarrel over an unpaid bill at a local Chinese restaurant spiraled into violence between two rival factions from Ashok Nagar and Anand Nagar. This confrontation led to the vandalism of vehicles and the assault and robbery of a young man amid the turmoil. As retaliation unfolded, one group brutally attacked another youth, capturing the incident on video and sharing it online.

A 170-member Indian military contingent is heading to Sri Lanka for the Mitra Shakti 2026 exercise. This exercise will take place from November 13 to 26 at the Army Training School in Maduru Oya. It involves troops primarily from the Rajputana Rifles and aims to improve joint counter-terrorism operations. Participating forces will engage in joint planning and tactical drills in semi-urban environments.