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To qualify for the international tour, officials must increase student enrollment by at least 15% in the 2026-27 academic year compared to 2025-26. The target for Karnataka Public Schools and PM Shri Schools is higher, at 25%.
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The WHO estimates that one in six people across the globe experiences loneliness — a crisis believed to contribute to nearly 100 deaths every hour.
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Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revealed that the four most polluted cities in the country were all within the NCR, with Ghaziabad leading the chart with a severe Air Quality Index (AQI) of 422.
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Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a passenger advisory stating that the scheduled closure is crucial for maintaining safety, operational reliability and compliance with international aviation standards.
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College officials confirmed on Wednesday that all 150 MBBS seats for the 2025–26 academic year have now been filled.
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Faridabad-based Al Falah University, run by the Al Falah Group, is emerging as an epicentre of investigation in the November 10 Delhi blast case that killed 15 persons and injured several others.
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Official sources on Wednesday said Haryana government is contemplating setting up an Anti-Terrorism Cell and once it gives its nod the specialised unit will be set up on the lines which exist in some other states.
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Delhi AQI: Out of Delhi’s 39 monitoring stations, 21 showed severe air quality. These included Anand Vihar (427), RK Puram (424), Punjabi Bagh (441), Mundka (441), Jahangirpuri (453), Burari Crossing (410) and Bawana (443).
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The incident occurred on Tuesday when 30-year-old Roopa Karabannanavar, who hails from Kakol village near Ranebennur, arrived at the hospital in labour in Karnataka, officials said. According to her family, despite severe labour pain, she was not admitted as the obstetrics and gynaecology ward was full.
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The boy’s father alleged that his son had been repeatedly harassed over the past few days. According to him, one teacher had been threatening the boy for four days, warning that he would be expelled and issued a transfer certificate.
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Investigators also believe Dr Shaheen used her identity as a woman to make other women feel safe, gradually exposing them to radical content and extremist ideology
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A video of the incident has gone viral, in which the attackers can be seen causing extensive damage to Magic Spot Cafe, located on Hoshangabad Road in Bhopal’s Misrod area, as customers scramble to flee.
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A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran said the issue of severe air pollution crisis in Delhi-National Capital Region needed a pro-active approach and the top court should hear the case to monitor the development on a monthly basis.
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The attack occurred on November 16 in Haryana's Pachgaon village during a performance. According to the footage, a man, who is seen holding currency notes, brought his hand uncomfortably close to one of the performers.
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The video, shot from a nearby vehicle, shows the individual clambering onto the roof of a white hatchback as it navigates a busy road.
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Gurdaspur senior superintendent of police (SSP) Aditya rushed to the local Improvement Trust Colony No. 7 on the outskirts of the town with nearly 200 police personnel on being informed about the murders and the threat by Gurpreet Singh to go on a killing spree.
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The incident happened less than 12 hours after prime accused in the alleged Ricin terror plot and two other suspects were moved to Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Central Jail under judicial custody.
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One of the biggest controversies in recent times at the Tirupati temple is the adulterated ghee scam. This involves the supply of fake and impure ghee, used in making the famous Tirupati Laddu prasadam, which is offered to devotees as holy food.
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The 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor will connect Maharashtra, Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli once completed.
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The decision came after visuals showed devotees tightly packed near the sacred 18 steps, long delays on the Pamba–Sannidhanam route, and complaints about lack of drinking water in the queues.
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The Punjab CM claimed that the state hadn't even started harvesting paddy when Delhi's AQI soared to 400.
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Al Falah University came under scrutiny after three doctors associated with it were identified as suspects in the November 10 Red Fort blast.
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Khan Market was 23rd most expensive retail location globally in last year's ranking. Nevertheless, Khan Market remains India's most expensive high street.
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According to the Met department, on Wednesday, Bathinda experienced a cold night at 7.8 degrees Celsius, while Gurdaspur recorded a minimum temperature of 8 degrees Celsius.
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The IMD has confirmed that minimum temperatures have remained below normal nearly every day this month, a pattern expected to persist, setting new temperature records.
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Mumbai weather update: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported clear skies and a moderate daytime high of around 33 degrees Celsius, with the pleasant conditions expected to persist overnight.
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The core of the new probe, as initiated by the DGP, will focus on how a cell of radicalised doctors was able to operate from within the university grounds, raising serious questions about campus security and oversight.
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The body of 34-year-old software engineer Shrinath K was exhumed from a residence in Kuppam, in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district on November 16. According to police, the victim, an Andhra native, was murdered by his cousin Prabhakar, 39.
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The revelations came at the inauguration of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, where Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched the Karnataka Space Technology, IT and Startup Policy 2025-30.
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The incident was reported around 3 pm, following which a team reached the spot and found the boy critically injured. He was immediately taken to a nearby hospital in Delhi, where doctors declared him dead.
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The sensational claims were made as the police vigorously defended the denial of bail under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) to six individuals.
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Delhi AQI: Out of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi-NCR, 16 locations recorded AQI levels above 400, categorised as “severe.” Wazirpur emerged as the most polluted spot with an AQI of 446, followed by Bawana at 444 and Jahangirpuri at 442.
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The government has requested all pilgrims to follow the guidelines strictly to ensure a safe Sabarimala pilgrimage season.
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Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport issued a passenger advisory on Tuesday stating that the scheduled closure is crucial for maintaining safety, operational reliability and compliance with international aviation standards.
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Experts noted that Umar Nabi avoided staring directly into the camera and spoke in a manner that pretended to be thoughtful.
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The Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) said the disruption began on Sunday after third-party damage to GAIL's main supply pipeline inside the Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers (RCF) compound hit gas flow to MGL's City Gate Station at Wadala.
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Red Fort blast triggered by a suicide bomber, which followed the busting of a white-collar terror module spanning Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, claimed 15 lives and injured several others.
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Meanwhile, a photograph circulated on social media on Monday showing Dr Shahid and Dr Muzammil standing next to a Maruti Brezza, the same vehicle seized by the police and bought by Shahid on September 25. Officers confirmed the picture is real.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, who is also the Minister incharge of Bengaluru Development, was speaking at the inaugural of the 28th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025.
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The critical evidence was unearthed after the detention and subsequent interrogation of Zahoor Illahi, brother of Umar who was driving the explosive-laden car that blasted outside Red Fort on November 10 killing 15 people, officials said on Tuesday.
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In a statement, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said some news channels and digital platforms were circulating “misleading information” that the highest tier of emergency restrictions had been imposed in Delhi-NCR.
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In a pointed post on X, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya argued that Bengaluru–Tumakuru Metro project’s enormous cost and relatively low operating speed make it unsuitable for long-distance travel.
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Many parts of the state recorded minimum temperatures 3-4 degrees Celsius below normal, the Met centre said. The weather remained dry across the state during the 24 hours ending Tuesday morning.
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Mumbai CNG crisis: While domestic piped natural gas supplies have been prioritised and remain unaffected, the commercial supply of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has been severely hit.
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According to officials, the email claimed that Bengaluru Metro staff were mentally harassing the sender’s former wife, identified as Padmini.
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Minister of State for Agriculture Ashish Jaiswal said Maharashtra government is seriously addressing the issue and has increased the spending on dedicated schemes and incentives to Rs 1 lakh crore.
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Delhi blast probe: The prime accused, Dr Mohammad Umar Un Nabi, the suicide bomber in the November 10 Red Fort blast, stayed in a rented room in Haryana's Nuh for about ten days before the explosion.
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Mumbai CNG crisis: The crisis was caused by a complete stoppage of supply at the CGS Wadala facility, which feeds directly into MGL's pipeline network.
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The inauguration, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 8, set the stage for a carefully phased operational rollout, prioritising passenger safety, reliability, and comfort from day one at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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Tamil Nadu weather: According to the IMD’s forecast light to moderate rain is expected on Tuesday at many places in Tamil Nadu as well as the Puducherry and Karaikal regions. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning may also occur in parts of the state.
