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Air pollution continues to be a major concern in India, with winter months making the problem worse, especially in northern cities. A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.&nbsp;Even in 2025, a major drop in farm fires did not improve Delhi’s air. This shows that local pollution sources, combined with weather patterns, are driving severe winter smog in the national capital. Cold temperatures, calm winds and the flat terrain of the Indo-Gangetic plain trap pollutants close to the ground, making it difficult for the air to clear naturally.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/are-you-a-green-card-holder-find-out-what-can-put-your-status-at-risk-and-how-you-can-protect-it-1764309366704">Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it</a><h2>Lack of rain and weak Western Disturbances worsen smog</h2>No rainfall since October, and weak winter weather systems have further reduced the natural washing out of pollutants. This has accelerated early smog formation, leaving millions exposed to unhealthy air earlier in the season than usual.&nbsp;<h2>A decade-long view: Indian cities struggle with air quality</h2>A decade-long analysis of air quality across India, from 2015 to 2025, shows that no major city has achieved safe AQI levels in their annual averages. Delhi remained the most polluted city, with AQI still around 180 in 2025. Northern cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad consistently recorded high and unhealthy AQI levels. Other cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Visakhapatnam, showed moderate but still unsafe air quality. Even Bengaluru, which had the cleanest air among major metros, could not consistently reach the ‘good’ category.<h2>Why systemic solutions are needed</h2>The data make it clear that India’s air pollution problem is national, persistent, and structural. It is driven by urbanisation, traffic, industry, and seasonal factors, all of which combine to make winter smog a recurring issue in North India. Experts stress that only systemic, science-based policy measures can reduce pollution levels sustainably and protect public health across the country.

A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.

Air pollution continues to be a major concern in India, with winter months making the problem worse, especially in northern cities. A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis. Even in 2025, a major drop in farm fires did not improve Delhi’s air. This shows that local pollution sources, combined with weather patterns, are driving severe winter smog in the national capital. Cold temperatures, calm winds and the flat terrain of the Indo-Gangetic plain trap pollutants close to the ground, making it difficult for the air to clear naturally. Also read | Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it Lack of rain and weak Western Disturbances worsen smog No rainfall since October, and weak winter weather systems have further reduced the natural washing out of pollutants. This has accelerated early smog formation, leaving millions exposed to unhealthy air earlier in the season than usual. A decade-long view: Indian cities struggle with air quality A decade-long analysis of air quality across India, from 2015 to 2025, shows that no major city has achieved safe AQI levels in their annual averages. Delhi remained the most polluted city, with AQI still around 180 in 2025. Northern cities like Lucknow, Varanasi, and Ahmedabad consistently recorded high and unhealthy AQI levels. Other cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Chandigarh, and Visakhapatnam, showed moderate but still unsafe air quality. Even Bengaluru, which had the cleanest air among major metros, could not consistently reach the ‘good’ category. Why systemic solutions are needed The data make it clear that India’s air pollution problem is national, persistent, and structural. It is driven by urbanisation, traffic, industry, and seasonal factors, all of which combine to make winter smog a recurring issue in North India. Experts stress that only systemic, science-based policy measures can reduce pollution levels sustainably and protect public health across the country.

A recent study from Climate Trends shows that even when some sources of pollution drop, factors like weather and geography keep smog levels high. The situation highlights how structural and long-term solutions are needed to tackle this ongoing crisis.

Why North India struggles with air pollution every winter

Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media on Thursday (Nov 27) tried to malign WION's standing as a trustworthy news source by circulating a digitally manipulated video of India's Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi. A fact check of the video has now been carried out by India's Press Information Bureau. PIB stated that the video was "digitally altered" by "Pakistani propaganda accounts". The AI-manipulated video shows the COAS supposedly talking about the alleged custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk, which neve happened.<h2>Fake video tries to target India using WION's reputation for nefarious purposes</h2>The doctored video, an apparent deepfake, appears to show COAS Dwivedi voice his "deep regret" at the alleged "passing of Sonam Wangchuk when he was in state custody". This is a blatant lie: Wangchuk is alive and has been in National Security Act (NSA) detention since September 2025 over violent protests demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Four people were killed and over 90 were injured in these protests.You can check WION's coverage of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi's speech at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Thursday (Nov 27) here.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-long-peace-is-declining-indian-army-chief-warns-of-fractured-world-order-1764228695803">'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order</a>

<h2>Video meant to spread 'misinformation and undermine faith in the Indian Armed Forces</h2>In its factcheck, the PIB stressed that the "fake video has been created using AI technology. The Chief of the Army Staff has made NO such statement". It added that “These videos are intended to spread misinformation and undermine faith in the Indian Armed Forces.”

Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, has filed a plea over his arrest, and the case is due for hearing in the Supreme Court on December 8.<h2>WION flagged the fake video first</h2>A day before the PIB factchecked the AI manipulated video WION had flagged the doctored video.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center">🚨 FAKE VIDEO ALERT 🚨 An AI-generated deepfake using the WION logo is being circulated as real footage of Indian Army Chief Gen. Upendra Dwivedi. WION has not produced, aired, or posted this video. Do not engage - report it. <a href="https://t.co/PhH0VPlt93">pic.twitter.com/PhH0VPlt93</a>— WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1994077263189692577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-theme="dark" data-dnt="true" align="center"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pakistani?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pakistani</a> propaganda accounts are circulating a digitally altered video of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, in which he appears to be talking about the custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PIBFactCheck?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PIBFactCheck</a> ❌ This <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/fake?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#fake</a> video has been created using <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AI</a> technology.… <a href="https://t.co/dGFUR2m1Kd">pic.twitter.com/dGFUR2m1Kd</a>— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) <a href="https://twitter.com/PIBFactCheck/status/1994060764907491353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A doctored AI video of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts using a fake WION clip to claim he commented on Sonam Wangchuk’s death. PIB has confirmed the video is fake, and WION had flagged it first. Scroll for the full report.

Pakistani propaganda accounts on social media on Thursday (Nov 27) tried to malign WION's standing as a trustworthy news source by circulating a digitally manipulated video of India's Chief of the Army Staff, Gen Upendra Dwivedi. A fact check of the video has now been carried out by India's Press Information Bureau. PIB stated that the video was "digitally altered" by "Pakistani propaganda accounts". The AI-manipulated video shows the COAS supposedly talking about the alleged custodial death of Sonam Wangchuk, which neve happened. Fake video tries to target India using WION's reputation for nefarious purposes The doctored video, an apparent deepfake, appears to show COAS Dwivedi voice his "deep regret" at the alleged "passing of Sonam Wangchuk when he was in state custody". This is a blatant lie: Wangchuk is alive and has been in National Security Act (NSA) detention since September 2025 over violent protests demanding Statehood and Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh. Four people were killed and over 90 were injured in these protests. You can check WION's coverage of Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi's speech at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on Thursday (Nov 27) here. Also read | 'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order

A doctored AI video of Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi was circulated by Pakistani propaganda accounts using a fake WION clip to claim he commented on activist Sonam Wangchuk’s alleged ‘death’. PIB has confirmed the video is fake, and WION had flagged it first. Scroll for the full report.

Fake news alert: Pakistani propaganda accounts try to use AI to smear Indian Army Chief and drag WION into it

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India next week, marking his first trip to the country since 2021 and underscoring the enduring "special and privileged strategic partnership" between the two nations amid global tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday (November 28) that Russian President Putin, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will arrive on 4 December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, extending through 5 December. "President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to India from 04-05 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit," the MEA statement read, highlighting the leaders' commitment to bilateral progress. During the visit, Putin will hold bilateral talks with Modi, focusing on defence cooperation and economic expansion, key pillars of the relationship amid Trump Tariffs on India for importing Russian energy. President Droupadi Murmu will receive Putin and host a ceremonial banquet in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan.&nbsp; "This forthcoming State Visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to review progress in bilateral relations, set the vision for strengthening the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," the MEA added. The visit comes against a backdrop of robust recent engagements. PM Modi travelled to Moscow last July for the 22nd annual summit and again in October for the BRICS summit in Kazan, where the leaders discussed energy security and multilateral reforms. Their most recent face-to-face was in September at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China, where the pair held an impromptu 45-minute discussion in Putin's limousine.&nbsp; Putin, speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi earlier this year, expressed enthusiasm for the trip. "I am looking forward to my upcoming visit to India in and highly await meeting with my dear friend and Russia’s trustworthy partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Defence remains the cornerstone of India-Russia ties, with Russia supplying a significant percentage of India's arms imports. Economically, bilateral trade hit over $60 billion in last few years, driven by discounted Russian oil, but skewed heavily in Moscow's favour. Aiming for $100 billion by 2030, the leaders are expected to advance a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union and perhaps a bilateral labour mobility pact to facilitate skilled Indian workers&nbsp;in&nbsp;Russia.

Russia President Vladimir Putin to visit India next week amid deepening defence and economic ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India next week, marking his first trip to the country since 2021 and underscoring the enduring "special and privileged strategic partnership" between the two nations amid global tensions. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday (November 28) that Russian President Putin, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will arrive on 4 December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, extending through 5 December. "President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin will pay a State visit to India from 04-05 December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit," the MEA statement read, highlighting the leaders' commitment to bilateral progress. During the visit, Putin will hold bilateral talks with Modi, focusing on defence cooperation and economic expansion, key pillars of the relationship amid Trump Tariffs on India for importing Russian energy. President Droupadi Murmu will receive Putin and host a ceremonial banquet in his honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan. "This forthcoming State Visit will provide an opportunity for the leadership of India and Russia to review progress in bilateral relations, set the vision for strengthening the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ and exchange views on regional and global issues of mutual interest," the MEA added. The visit comes against a backdrop of robust recent engagements. PM Modi travelled to Moscow last July for the 22nd annual summit and again in October for the BRICS summit in Kazan, where the leaders discussed energy security and multilateral reforms. Their most recent face-to-face was in September at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, China, where the pair held an impromptu 45-minute discussion in Putin's limousine. Putin, speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi earlier this year, expressed enthusiasm for the trip. "I am looking forward to my upcoming visit to India in and highly await meeting with my dear friend and Russia’s trustworthy partner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Defence remains the cornerstone of India-Russia ties, with Russia supplying a significant percentage of India's arms imports. Economically, bilateral trade hit over $60 billion in last few years, driven by discounted Russian oil, but skewed heavily in Moscow's favour. Aiming for $100 billion by 2030, the leaders are expected to advance a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union and perhaps a bilateral labour mobility pact to facilitate skilled Indian workers in Russia.

During the visit, Putin will hold bilateral talks with Modi, focusing on defence cooperation and economic expansion, key pillars of the relationship amid Trump Tariffs on India for importing Russian energy

A green card, or Permanent Resident Card, allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States. While it’s a significant milestone on the path to US citizenship, it’s important to know that holding a green card doesn't guarantee permanent residency. Various actions or circumstances can result in the loss of residency and lead to deportation. Let's take a look at the key reasons when a Green Card can be revoked and the potential consequences.&nbsp;One of the most common ways Green Cards are revoked is through fraud or misrepresentation during the application process. This includes providing false information, submitting altered documents, or hiding critical details.<h2>Examples of fraud</h2><ul><li>Marriage for Immigration: If USCIS finds that a marriage was not real but was instead arranged to secure a Green Card, they can revoke your status.</li><li>Fake Documents: Submitting counterfeit papers or using another person’s identity can result in the loss of your Green Card. Removing key facts: Failing to disclose crucial information like past immigration violations or a criminal record could have serious consequences.</li></ul>What happens next? If fraud is discovered, you may be placed in removal proceedings and face deportation.<h2>Criminal activities can lead to Green Card revocation</h2>Certain crimes can cause the revocation of your Green Card. US immigration law differentiates between offenses, with some more likely to lead to deportation than others.&nbsp;Types of crimes that could endanger your Green Card<ul><li>Aggravated felonies: These serious crimes, such as murder, drug trafficking, and rape, can lead to immediate deportation and ineligibility to return.</li><li>Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMT): Crimes such as fraud, theft, and assault are considered morally wrong. Multiple CIMTs or one committed within five years of obtaining a green card can lead to revocation.</li><li>Drug-related offenses: Convictions related to drug trafficking or possessing significant amounts of illegal substances can trigger deportation.</li><li>Consequences: Serious criminal convictions can result in removal from the U.S., with limited ability to challenge the decision.</li></ul><h2>Abandoning your Green Card for Too long?</h2>To maintain your Green Card, you must maintain the US as your primary residence. If you leave for extended periods without the proper paperwork, you risk abandoning your status.&nbsp;Key points about abandoning Permanent Residency<ul><li>Long-term absence: If you stay outside the US for more than one year without a reentry permit or returning resident visa, USCIS may view this as abandonment of residency.</li><li>Intent to return: Even shorter absences could be problematic if USCIS believes you no longer intend to live in the US, especially if you have ties to another country like owning property or working abroad.</li><li>Pro tip: To maintain continuous residence, keep strong ties to the US, like filing taxes, keeping a US driver’s license, or owning property.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;Missed an address change?</h2>It might seem like a small issue, but failing to notify USCIS of your address change can lead to complications, particularly if you are involved in any legal or investigative matters.&nbsp;How to Update Your Address<ul><li>Online form AR-11: This is the easiest and quickest way to update your address.</li><li>Paper form: You can also mail a physical form, but this takes longer.</li><li>Why it’s important: While not reporting your address change may not directly cause revocation, it could complicate other legal matters and may be viewed as negligence in maintaining residency.</li></ul><h2>National security violations</h2>Green Card holders involved in activities that threaten US national security may face immediate revocation of their status. This can include participation in terrorism or espionage.&nbsp;Examples of security violations<ul><li>Terrorism: Membership in a terrorist organisation or providing support to one can result in the loss of your Green Card and deportation.</li><li>Espionage or treason: Engaging in spying or attempting to overthrow the U.S. government can result in revocation and criminal charges.</li><li>Consequences: Those involved in such activities can face criminal prosecution and permanent removal from the US</li></ul><h2>Can you be deported even after getting your Green Card?</h2>Engaging in immigration fraud after receiving a green card can still result in revocation. This includes helping others obtain Green Cards fraudulently or being involved in illegal activities.&nbsp;Post-Green Card fraud examples<ul><li>Aiding immigration fraud: Assisting others in unlawfully obtaining visas or green cards can result in revocation of your own.</li><li>Identity theft: Using stolen identities for immigration benefits can also lead to deportation.</li><li>Consequences: Engaging in fraud after obtaining your green card may result in a lifetime ban from reentering the US.</li></ul><h2>Health problems could Be the reason you lose your Green Card</h2>Certain health-related issues, especially those that pose a risk to public safety, can lead to inadmissibility and Green Card revocation. This includes untreated infectious diseases or mental health disorders that could endanger others.&nbsp;Tip: Green Card holders should stay up-to-date on public health requirements and get regular health checkups to avoid issues.<h2>Protect your Green Card status</h2>Green Card holders must be aware of the various conditions that can lead to the loss of permanent residency. Criminal activities, fraud, prolonged absences, and failure to meet residency conditions are just a few ways a Green Card can be revoked. By following the rules, maintaining ties to the US, and seeking legal advice when needed, you can safeguard your Green Card status and continue on the path to US citizenship.

Are you a Green Card holder? Find out what can put your status at risk and how you can protect it

A green card, or Permanent Resident Card, allows immigrants to live and work permanently in the United States. While it’s a significant milestone on the path to US citizenship, it’s important to know that holding a green card doesn't guarantee permanent residency. Various actions or circumstances can result in the loss of residency and lead to deportation. Let's take a look at the key reasons when a Green Card can be revoked and the potential consequences. One of the most common ways Green Cards are revoked is through fraud or misrepresentation during the application process. This includes providing false information, submitting altered documents, or hiding critical details. Examples of fraud Marriage for Immigration: If USCIS finds that a marriage was not real but was instead arranged to secure a Green Card, they can revoke your status. Fake Documents: Submitting counterfeit papers or using another person’s identity can result in the loss of your Green Card. Removing key facts: Failing to disclose crucial information like past immigration violations or a criminal record could have serious consequences. What happens next? If fraud is discovered, you may be placed in removal proceedings and face deportation. Criminal activities can lead to Green Card revocation Certain crimes can cause the revocation of your Green Card. US immigration law differentiates between offenses, with some more likely to lead to deportation than others. Types of crimes that could endanger your Green Card Aggravated felonies: These serious crimes, such as murder, drug trafficking, and rape, can lead to immediate deportation and ineligibility to return. Crimes of Moral Turpitude (CIMT): Crimes such as fraud, theft, and assault are considered morally wrong. Multiple CIMTs or one committed within five years of obtaining a green card can lead to revocation. Drug-related offenses: Convictions related to drug trafficking or possessing significant amounts of illegal substances can trigger deportation. Consequences: Serious criminal convictions can result in removal from the U.S., with limited ability to challenge the decision. Abandoning your Green Card for Too long? To maintain your Green Card, you must maintain the US as your primary residence. If you leave for extended periods without the proper paperwork, you risk abandoning your status. Key points about abandoning Permanent Residency Long-term absence: If you stay outside the US for more than one year without a reentry permit or returning resident visa, USCIS may view this as abandonment of residency. Intent to return: Even shorter absences could be problematic if USCIS believes you no longer intend to live in the US, especially if you have ties to another country like owning property or working abroad. Pro tip: To maintain continuous residence, keep strong ties to the US, like filing taxes, keeping a US driver’s license, or owning property. Missed an address change? It might seem like a small issue, but failing to notify USCIS of your address change can lead to complications, particularly if you are involved in any legal or investigative matters. How to Update Your Address Online form AR-11: This is the easiest and quickest way to update your address. Paper form: You can also mail a physical form, but this takes longer. Why it’s important: While not reporting your address change may not directly cause revocation, it could complicate other legal matters and may be viewed as negligence in maintaining residency. National security violations Green Card holders involved in activities that threaten US national security may face immediate revocation of their status. This can include participation in terrorism or espionage. Examples of security violations Terrorism: Membership in a terrorist organisation or providing support to one can result in the loss of your Green Card and deportation. Espionage or treason: Engaging in spying or attempting to overthrow the U.S. government can result in revocation and criminal charges. Consequences: Those involved in such activities can face criminal prosecution and permanent removal from the US Can you be deported even after getting your Green Card? Engaging in immigration fraud after receiving a green card can still result in revocation. This includes helping others obtain Green Cards fraudulently or being involved in illegal activities. Post-Green Card fraud examples Aiding immigration fraud: Assisting others in unlawfully obtaining visas or green cards can result in revocation of your own. Identity theft: Using stolen identities for immigration benefits can also lead to deportation. Consequences: Engaging in fraud after obtaining your green card may result in a lifetime ban from reentering the US. Health problems could Be the reason you lose your Green Card Certain health-related issues, especially those that pose a risk to public safety, can lead to inadmissibility and Green Card revocation. This includes untreated infectious diseases or mental health disorders that could endanger others. Tip: Green Card holders should stay up-to-date on public health requirements and get regular health checkups to avoid issues. Protect your Green Card status Green Card holders must be aware of the various conditions that can lead to the loss of permanent residency. Criminal activities, fraud, prolonged absences, and failure to meet residency conditions are just a few ways a Green Card can be revoked. By following the rules, maintaining ties to the US, and seeking legal advice when needed, you can safeguard your Green Card status and continue on the path to US citizenship.

Learn how fraud, crime, long absences, and other violations can lead to the revocation of your Green Card. Protect your status by staying informed

Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh have been battling severe cold wave conditions for the last week, with Srinagar recording the season's lowest temperature at minus 4.5 degrees Celsius. The severity of the cold wave across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh has intensified further due to clear skies and no precipitation. According to the Met Department, the last time November recorded such low temperatures was in 2007.Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region have been continuously reeling under excruciating cold waves, and the temperatures across the division are recorded below the freezing point. South Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the Kashmir division.The Shopian district in South Kashmir recorded the temperature at minus 6.7 degrees Celsius. The tourist resort Pahalgam recorded the minimum temperature at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius, while Pulwama district was one of the coldest in the valley at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. The world-famous ski resort in North Kashmir's Baramulla district recorded the minimum temperature at minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, and Sonamarg Tourist resort was at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius.South Kashmir's Anantnag district recorded the Minimum Temperature at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. Bandipora was at minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, and Baramulla was at minus 5.9 degrees Celsius. &nbsp;The Ladakh region has been battling the cold wave as well. The Leh town recorded the temperature at minus 8.6 degrees Celsius. While Kargil was at minus 9.6 degrees Celsius. The coldest place in North India was Zojila, with temperatures dipping to minus 16 degrees Celsius.The MeT department has predicted that the winter period will be prolonged and will be very harsh in terms of temperature. And as we head towards the 'Chillai Kalan, which is the coldest period of 40 days starting December 21, the impact of cold and precipitation in the valley will further increase.The Met department has predicted generally dry weather till November 30. &nbsp;

Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region have been continuously reeling under excruciating cold waves, and the temperatures across the division are recorded below the freezing point.

Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh have been battling severe cold wave conditions for the last week, with Srinagar recording the season's lowest temperature at minus 4.5 degrees Celsius. The severity of the cold wave across Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh has intensified further due to clear skies and no precipitation. According to the Met Department, the last time November recorded such low temperatures was in 2007. Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region have been continuously reeling under excruciating cold waves, and the temperatures across the division are recorded below the freezing point. South Kashmir remains one of the coldest areas in the Kashmir division. The Shopian district in South Kashmir recorded the temperature at minus 6.7 degrees Celsius. The tourist resort Pahalgam recorded the minimum temperature at minus 5.5 degrees Celsius, while Pulwama district was one of the coldest in the valley at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. The world-famous ski resort in North Kashmir's Baramulla district recorded the minimum temperature at minus 1.4 degrees Celsius, and Sonamarg Tourist resort was at minus 3.8 degrees Celsius. South Kashmir's Anantnag district recorded the Minimum Temperature at minus 6.2 degrees Celsius. Bandipora was at minus 4.9 degrees Celsius, and Baramulla was at minus 5.9 degrees Celsius. The Ladakh region has been battling the cold wave as well. The Leh town recorded the temperature at minus 8.6 degrees Celsius. While Kargil was at minus 9.6 degrees Celsius. The coldest place in North India was Zojila, with temperatures dipping to minus 16 degrees Celsius. The MeT department has predicted that the winter period will be prolonged and will be very harsh in terms of temperature. And as we head towards the 'Chillai Kalan, which is the coldest period of 40 days starting December 21, the impact of cold and precipitation in the valley will further increase. The Met department has predicted generally dry weather till November 30.

Kashmir valley and the Ladakh region have been continuously reeling under excruciating cold waves, and the temperatures across the division are recorded below the freezing point.

Kashmir and Ladakh battle severe cold wave conditions; Srinagar records -4.5 °C

As parts of Tamil Nadu brace for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah this weekend, eight teams of the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF), comprising 30-members each have been deployed in the region. While six teams are placed in as many districts of Tamil Nadu, two teams have been placed in the adjoining Union Territory of Puducherry. In addition to this, NDRF teams from neighbouring states would also be deployed as necessary in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;&nbsp;Each 30-member NDRF team carries with it disaster relief material, telecommunications equipment, rubber boats, first aid kits, divers, tree-cutting equipment. The force has also deployed four trained detection dogs that can sense human presence under rubble and collapsed structures, aiding in search and rescue in the aftermath fo calamities.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Thursday, (27th&nbsp;Nov), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin chaired a meeting of the State government officials to review the measures taken to deal with the impending cyclonic storm. The Chief Minister urged the Revenue Department, Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Fisheries Department, Health Department to work in close coordination and serve the people.&nbsp;&nbsp;According to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), Cyclonic storm Ditwah is between the Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts, less than 100kms northwest of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, and about 500kms south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and head towards North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra Pradesh by early morning of Sunday, (30th Nov).&nbsp;&nbsp;For Friday and Saturday, the IMD has warned of heavy-very heavy(7-20cms) or extremely heavy(over 21cms) rainfall at a few locations in Tamil Nadu. This includes Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, among others. For Sunday, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai and adjoining districts. Owing to very rough sea conditions along the Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD has warned fishermen against venturing out to sea until Sunday, (30th Nov). As the system nears the coast, wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100kmph.&nbsp;&nbsp;The formation of multiple weather systems or cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal is typical of the ongoing Northeast monsoon season, which is active between mid-October and mid-December. The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Ditwah; 8 NDRF teams deployed 

As parts of Tamil Nadu brace for the impact of Cyclone Ditwah this weekend, eight teams of the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF), comprising 30-members each have been deployed in the region. While six teams are placed in as many districts of Tamil Nadu, two teams have been placed in the adjoining Union Territory of Puducherry. In addition to this, NDRF teams from neighbouring states would also be deployed as necessary in Tamil Nadu. Each 30-member NDRF team carries with it disaster relief material, telecommunications equipment, rubber boats, first aid kits, divers, tree-cutting equipment. The force has also deployed four trained detection dogs that can sense human presence under rubble and collapsed structures, aiding in search and rescue in the aftermath fo calamities. On Thursday, (27th Nov), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin chaired a meeting of the State government officials to review the measures taken to deal with the impending cyclonic storm. The Chief Minister urged the Revenue Department, Police Department, Fire and Rescue Department, Fisheries Department, Health Department to work in close coordination and serve the people. According to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), Cyclonic storm Ditwah is between the Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts, less than 100kms northwest of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka, and about 500kms south of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and head towards North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra Pradesh by early morning of Sunday, (30th Nov). For Friday and Saturday, the IMD has warned of heavy-very heavy(7-20cms) or extremely heavy(over 21cms) rainfall at a few locations in Tamil Nadu. This includes Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, among others. For Sunday, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai and adjoining districts. Owing to very rough sea conditions along the Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD has warned fishermen against venturing out to sea until Sunday, (30th Nov). As the system nears the coast, wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100kmph. The formation of multiple weather systems or cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal is typical of the ongoing Northeast monsoon season, which is active between mid-October and mid-December. The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.

Each 30-member NDRF team carries with it disaster relief material, telecommunications equipment, rubber boats, first aid kits, divers, tree-cutting equipment

Tamil Nadu braces for Cyclone Ditwah; 8 NDRF teams deployed

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has announced the first hot air balloon ride set to launch in the national capital on Saturday (Nov 29). The initiative is aimed at enhancing recreational activity by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). However, this news did not sit well with social media users, who have slammed the Delhi LG and government for launching hot air balloon rides rather than focusing on the pressing issue of pollution.&nbsp;In a post on X, LG Saxena wrote, “Happy to inform that the balloon rides will be available for the people of Delhi Saturday onwards at Baansera and thereafter, at Asita, Yamuna Sports Complex and CWG Village Sports Complex in coming days.”&nbsp;He added, “This new recreational/adventure activity started by Delhi Development Authority in the City, is another step forward in making Delhi a vibrant city replete with enhanced recreational amenities and world class infrastructure.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Happy to share that the trials for Delhi’s first ever Hot Air Balloon rides, today at DDA’s Baansera Park on the Yamuna were successful. To be run by a qualified &amp; professional operator, the balloon rides meet the highest standards of safety parameters. This new… <a href="https://t.co/IQn1hd0s1L">pic.twitter.com/IQn1hd0s1L</a>&mdash; LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/LtGovDelhi/status/1993306537520251267?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 25, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Netizens mock Delhi LG</h2> The comments section of the LG’s post was filled with people slamming him and the Delhi authorities. While some mocked them, others questioned why the government is not focusing on the pollution issue in the city. “People are suffering from polluted air.. but this guy is enjoying the hot air balloon... irony,” wrote one user. “Great priorities. Our country is surely doomed,” another said. “Wasn’t the pollution on the ground enough of a problem, Dada? Now you're sending it up into the sky?” one questioned. A person wrote, “How can some be this tone deaf!” While another said, “There are 100 problems, but you chose to ignore everything and send people in the balloon to get the fresh air.” Some also mocked the LG Saxena and the government. A user said, “Hope you have oxygen cylinders on them.” Another joked, “Please add an air puffier in this. Dyson one.” One commented, “Why float in a sky we can’t even see?”

The comments section of the LG’s post was filled with people slamming him and the Delhi authorities. While some mocked them, others questioned why the government is not focusing on the pollution issue in the city.

Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has announced the first hot air balloon ride set to launch in the national capital on Saturday (Nov 29). The initiative is aimed at enhancing recreational activity by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). However, this news did not sit well with social media users, who have slammed the Delhi LG and government for launching hot air balloon rides rather than focusing on the pressing issue of pollution. In a post on X, LG Saxena wrote, “Happy to inform that the balloon rides will be available for the people of Delhi Saturday onwards at Baansera and thereafter, at Asita, Yamuna Sports Complex and CWG Village Sports Complex in coming days.” He added, “This new recreational/adventure activity started by Delhi Development Authority in the City, is another step forward in making Delhi a vibrant city replete with enhanced recreational amenities and world class infrastructure.”

The comments section of the LG’s post was filled with people slamming him and the Delhi authorities. While some mocked them, others questioned why the government is not focusing on the pollution issue in the city.

Netizens slam Delhi LG’s ‘tone deaf’ hot air balloon rides as city chokes under pollution

In a bizarre claim, the Congress party’s former MP Kumar Ketkar has said that the US intelligence agency CIA and the Israeli spy agency Mossad had together strategized the defeat of the Congress in the 2014 general elections. Speaking at an event organised by the Congress on the Constitution Day, Ketkar, a former journalist, said that foreign intelligence agencies influenced the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to prevent a stable Congress or Congress-led government from coming back to power. Ketkar tried to rationalise his claim by stating that the Congress party had won 145 seats in the 2004 Lok Sabha polls and 206 in the general election five years later. Going by the same trend, the Congress should have won 250 seats and retained power convincingly, but the number of the party’s seats nosedived to 44.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIDEO | Congress leader Kumar Ketkar on Wednesday claimed that the CIA and the Mossad, the spy agencies of the United States and Israel respectively, had plotted the defeat of the Congress in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. Speaking at an event organised by the Congress on the… <a href="https://t.co/gDrrlDs5Dx">pic.twitter.com/gDrrlDs5Dx</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1993915689716076952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-us-peace-deal-must-punish-russian-war-crimes-says-ukraine-s-nobel-peace-prize-winner-oleksandra-matviichuk-1764256517148">‘US peace deal must punish Russian war crimes,’ says Ukraine’s Nobel peace prize winner Oleksandra Matviichuk</a><h2>‘Congress party’s sharp decline not due to public mandate’</h2>&nbsp;He further alleged that the Congress party’s sharp decline in number of seats was not due to public mandate but external interference.“It was then that the game started. It was decided that under no circumstances, the seat tally of the Congress should increase from 206 in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls,” he said.&nbsp;“There were organisations that acted in a way that ‘Till the time we do not bring down the Congress from 206, we would not be able to play games here (in India)’. One of the organisations was the CIA and another was the Mossad of Israel,” the former MP said.“The two organisations had decided that they had to do something in India. If a stable Congress government or a Congress-led alliance government came back to power again, they would not have been able to interfere in India and implement their policies,” Ketkar claimed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-third-world-parenting-nalin-haley-calls-vivek-ramaswamy-a-creep-slams-his-reforms-1764243883515">‘Third-world parenting’: Nalin Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘creep’, slams his reforms</a><h2>‘CIA and Mossad have detailed data on states, constituencies’</h2>&nbsp;He said the two spy agencies were of the view that a favourable government in Delhi would be under their control and that there should be a majority government but not of the Congress.&nbsp;“The Mossad prepared detailed data on states and constituencies. The CIA and the Mossad have detailed data on states and constituencies,” Ketkar claimed.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-do-not-blame-volcanic-ash-from-ethiopia-for-mumbai-s-poor-aqi-bombay-hc-raps-govt-1764251444237">‘Do not blame volcanic ash from Ethiopia for Mumbai’s poor AQI’: Bombay HC raps govt</a>&nbsp;He admitted that there was discontent and disenchantment in 2014 against then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, but said it was not enough to bring the Congress numbers down from 206 to 44.The party did not even have enough numbers to claim the post of the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha. “This was not the mandate of the people,” Ketkar alleged.&nbsp;

Former MP Kumar Ketkar admitted that there was discontent and disenchantment in 2014 against then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but said it was not enough to bring the Congress numbers down from 206 to 44. This was not the mandate of the people, Ketkar alleged.

In a bizarre claim, the Congress party’s former MP Kumar Ketkar has said that the US intelligence agency CIA and the Israeli spy agency Mossad had together strategized the defeat of the Congress in the 2014 general elections. Speaking at an event organised by the Congress on the Constitution Day, Ketkar, a former journalist, said that foreign intelligence agencies influenced the 2014 Lok Sabha elections to prevent a stable Congress or Congress-led government from coming back to power. Ketkar tried to rationalise his claim by stating that the Congress party had won 145 seats in the 2004 Lok Sabha polls and 206 in the general election five years later. Going by the same trend, the Congress should have won 250 seats and retained power convincingly, but the number of the party’s seats nosedived to 44.

Former MP Kumar Ketkar admitted that there was discontent and disenchantment in 2014 against then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but said it was not enough to bring the Congress numbers down from 206 to 44. This was not the mandate of the people, Ketkar alleged.

‘CIA and Mossad engineered Congress defeat in 2014 general elections,’ says former MP

The Bombay High Court said on Thursday that authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in Mumbai and noted that the problem has been persisting from before. The high court was hearing pleas on the issue of air quality in Mumbai. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the air quality index in Mumbai has been poor much before the Ethiopian volcanic ash development. Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on Sunday for the first time in recorded history, sending an ash column as high as 14 km that drifted as far as the Indian subcontinent.The ash cloud entered Delhi on Monday evening and drifted towards China the next day. There was no major impact of the ash cloud on Delhi’s already ‘very poor’ Air Quality Index (AQI), said weather experts.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-third-world-parenting-nalin-haley-calls-vivek-ramaswamy-a-creep-slams-his-reforms-1764243883515">‘Third-world parenting’: Nalin Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘creep’, slams his reforms</a>&nbsp;Appearing for the petitioners, senior counsels Darius Khambata and Janak Dwarkadas said the AQI in Mumbai has been consistently poor and above 300 this month. Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan said air pollution has worsened due to the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia two days back, but the court discarded this claim and said air pollution has been bad much before the eruption of the volcano. “Even before this eruption, if one stepped out visibility was poor beyond 500 metres,” the court said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-call-leaked-to-disrupt-ukraine-peace-talks-deal-not-even-close-yet-kremlin-1764188955915">US call leaked to disrupt Ukraine peace talks, deal not even close yet: Kremlin</a>&nbsp;Referring to the situation in Delhi, where the AQI levels are at alarming levels, the bench asked what effective measures can be taken to address the problem. “What can be the most effective measures? We are all seeing what is happening in Delhi? What is the effect of that,” the bench asked and posted the matter for hearing on Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-slights-another-female-reporter-calls-her-ugly-both-inside-and-out-1764185627326">Trump slights another female reporter, calls her ‘ugly, both inside and out’</a>&nbsp;The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday, releasing a large ash plume that rose to around 14 kilometres (45,000 feet) in the sky. The ash plume moved eastward across the Red Sea, and towards the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent.&nbsp;On Wednesday, Mumbai AQI almost slipped into the “poor” category but slightly improved and was at a moderate level on Thursday.At 2 pm on Thursday, Mumbai's overall AQI stood at 172, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-s-relative-detained-by-ice-1764174273296">White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s relative detained by ICE</a>

Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan said air pollution has worsened due to the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia two days back, but the court discarded this claim and said air pollution has been bad much before the eruption of the volcano.

The Bombay High Court said on Thursday that authorities cannot blame ash clouds from the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia for air pollution in Mumbai and noted that the problem has been persisting from before. The high court was hearing pleas on the issue of air quality in Mumbai. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the air quality index in Mumbai has been poor much before the Ethiopian volcanic ash development. Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted on Sunday for the first time in recorded history, sending an ash column as high as 14 km that drifted as far as the Indian subcontinent. The ash cloud entered Delhi on Monday evening and drifted towards China the next day. There was no major impact of the ash cloud on Delhi’s already ‘very poor’ Air Quality Index (AQI), said weather experts. Also Read: ‘Third-world parenting’: Nalin Haley calls Vivek Ramaswamy a ‘creep’, slams his reforms Appearing for the petitioners, senior counsels Darius Khambata and Janak Dwarkadas said the AQI in Mumbai has been consistently poor and above 300 this month. Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan said air pollution has worsened due to the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia two days back, but the court discarded this claim and said air pollution has been bad much before the eruption of the volcano. “Even before this eruption, if one stepped out visibility was poor beyond 500 metres,” the court said. Also Read: US call leaked to disrupt Ukraine peace talks, deal not even close yet: Kremlin Referring to the situation in Delhi, where the AQI levels are at alarming levels, the bench asked what effective measures can be taken to address the problem. “What can be the most effective measures? We are all seeing what is happening in Delhi? What is the effect of that,” the bench asked and posted the matter for hearing on Friday. Also Read: Trump slights another female reporter, calls her ‘ugly, both inside and out’ The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday, releasing a large ash plume that rose to around 14 kilometres (45,000 feet) in the sky. The ash plume moved eastward across the Red Sea, and towards the Arabian Peninsula and the Indian subcontinent. On Wednesday, Mumbai AQI almost slipped into the “poor” category but slightly improved and was at a moderate level on Thursday. At 2 pm on Thursday, Mumbai's overall AQI stood at 172, according to the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app. Also Read: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s relative detained by ICE

Additional government pleader Jyoti Chavan said air pollution has worsened due to the volcanic eruption in Ethiopia two days back, but the court discarded this claim and said air pollution has been bad much before the eruption of the volcano.

‘Do not blame volcanic ash from Ethiopia for Mumbai’s poor AQI’: Bombay HC raps govt

The Congress leadership games between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar kicked into high gear. The development unfolded after the CM hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in recent months, and after several days, Shivakumar shared a cryptic message on social media, saying "word power is world power".&nbsp;Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. And the speculation over the above understanding has intensified in recent months after Siddaramaiah indicated his decision on cabinet reshuffle, while insisting he would continue in office, and as supporters of the deputy chief minister pushed for his elevation both in Karnataka and Delhi.&nbsp;Amid the visible friction, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar posted an image on X with the caption, “Keeping one's word is the greatest strength in the world!” The image further read, “Word power is world power…The biggest force in the world was to keep one's word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else, including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is World power.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಮಾತು ಉಳಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದೇ ವಿಶ್ವದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ದೊಡ್ಡ ಶಕ್ತಿ! <a href="https://t.co/klregNRUtv">pic.twitter.com/klregNRUtv</a>&mdash; DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) <a href="https://twitter.com/DKShivakumar/status/1993875362204536950?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Kharge to convene meeting with senior Congress leaders</h3>In response, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday stated that he would convene in New Delhi with senior leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy CM DK Shivakumar to address the escalating leadership issue in Karnataka.&nbsp;He said the discussions will help chart the path ahead and end the “confusion” surrounding the issue. When questioned about the Karnataka CM and his deputy will be called to Delhi, he responded, "we should certainly call them and discuss. We will call them, discuss with them and settle the issue."&nbsp;"I will call everyone and discuss. Rahul Gandhi will be part of it, also other members including CM and Deputy CM. After discussing with everyone, a decision will be made," news agency PTI quoted Kharge as saying.&nbsp;Following the remark of the Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Shivakumar said on Thursday, "For us party is more important that everything. I am not claiming anything right now. We will all work together in the best interest of the party. Success of our party is more important than individual things."

Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. 

The Congress leadership games between Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar kicked into high gear. The development unfolded after the CM hinted at a cabinet reshuffle in recent months, and after several days, Shivakumar shared a cryptic message on social media, saying "word power is world power". Ever since Congress came into power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years. And the speculation over the above understanding has intensified in recent months after Siddaramaiah indicated his decision on cabinet reshuffle, while insisting he would continue in office, and as supporters of the deputy chief minister pushed for his elevation both in Karnataka and Delhi. Amid the visible friction, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar posted an image on X with the caption, “Keeping one's word is the greatest strength in the world!” The image further read, “Word power is world power…The biggest force in the world was to keep one's word. Be it a judge, president or anyone else, including myself, everyone has to walk the talk. Word power is World power.”

Ever since Congress came to power in Karnataka in March 2023, there has been continuous talk of a power-sharing between CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar involving a transfer of power after two and a half years.&nbsp;

'Word power is world power': DK Shivakumar cryptic post hints at 'power tussle' in Karnataka — What's happening?

The Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 27) said it "does not have a magic wand" to solve Delhi NCR's deteriorating air quality immediately. Acknowledging the severity of the crisis, which has become an annual phenomenon during Diwali, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, stressed that sustainable solutions must come from domain experts rather than courtroom directives.&nbsp;“It is an issue concerning the entire Delhi-NCR. People are indeed suffering. But tell us what magic wand the judiciary has to come up with for permanently fixing this? Can we pass orders and the air becomes cleaner?” the CJI asked senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who has been assisting the apex court as amicus curiae in the long-running air pollution matter.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-20-million-aadhaar-ids-deactivated-in-nationwide-cleanup-drive-uiadi-unique-id-1764240243230">Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive</a>&nbsp;A bench comprising CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that there is no one reason behind the air crisis, but it is a culmination of various factors. The Bench agreed to hear the issue regularly, with the next hearing scheduled on December 1.&nbsp;"We will take up the matter. We don't have a magic wand which courts can use to find quick solutions on this. The problems we have identified, and solutions to those problems, are what we need. We will have to identify all the reasons. There is no one reason for the problem. People may be thinking there may be only one reason, but there are various factors," the CJI said.&nbsp;"Only domain experts and scientists can find solutions to deal with each reason (for causes of increasing air pollution). We hope and expect that the government may have come up with something. We'll take up the matter regularly. List on Monday."&nbsp;The remarks come a day after CJI said that he faced breathing problems during morning walks, describing the situation in Delhi-NCR "hazardous".&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/are-you-a-social-media-creator-brace-for-control-as-indian-top-court-asks-govt-on-regulation-mechanisms-1764238797065">Are you a social media creator? Brace for control, as Indian top court asks government on regulation&nbsp;mechanisms</a>&nbsp;According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI &nbsp;stood at 349 on Thursday morning, keeping the capital in the “very poor” category for nearly two weeks.&nbsp;AQI ranging between 301 and 400 falls under the “very poor” category, while levels above 400 are classified as “severe.” &nbsp;

The Supreme Court acknowledged the limits of judicial intervention in addressing Delhi’s air pollution crisis and stressed that only long-term, expert-led institutional measures can deliver meaningful solutions.

The Supreme Court on Thursday (Nov 27) said it "does not have a magic wand" to solve Delhi NCR's deteriorating air quality immediately. Acknowledging the severity of the crisis, which has become an annual phenomenon during Diwali, the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Surya Kant, stressed that sustainable solutions must come from domain experts rather than courtroom directives. “It is an issue concerning the entire Delhi-NCR. People are indeed suffering. But tell us what magic wand the judiciary has to come up with for permanently fixing this? Can we pass orders and the air becomes cleaner?” the CJI asked senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who has been assisting the apex court as amicus curiae in the long-running air pollution matter. Also Read: Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive A bench comprising CJI Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi observed that there is no one reason behind the air crisis, but it is a culmination of various factors. The Bench agreed to hear the issue regularly, with the next hearing scheduled on December 1. "We will take up the matter. We don't have a magic wand which courts can use to find quick solutions on this. The problems we have identified, and solutions to those problems, are what we need. We will have to identify all the reasons. There is no one reason for the problem. People may be thinking there may be only one reason, but there are various factors," the CJI said. "Only domain experts and scientists can find solutions to deal with each reason (for causes of increasing air pollution). We hope and expect that the government may have come up with something. We'll take up the matter regularly. List on Monday." The remarks come a day after CJI said that he faced breathing problems during morning walks, describing the situation in Delhi-NCR "hazardous". Also Read: Are you a social media creator? Brace for control, as Indian top court asks government on regulation mechanisms According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI stood at 349 on Thursday morning, keeping the capital in the “very poor” category for nearly two weeks. AQI ranging between 301 and 400 falls under the “very poor” category, while levels above 400 are classified as “severe.”

The Supreme Court acknowledged the limits of judicial intervention in addressing Delhi’s air pollution crisis and stressed that only long-term, expert-led institutional measures can deliver meaningful solutions.

'Don’t have magic wand to fix Delhi air pollution’: Supreme Court seeks expert-led panel for long-term solutions

A major financial fraud has come to light in Mumbai, where a 72-year-old businessman, Bharat Harakchand Shah, was tricked into losing around Rs 35 crore by a brokerage firm, Globe Capital Market Limited. The company manipulated Shah and his wife into unauthorised trading, using their accounts over a span of four years.<h2>What happened?</h2>Shah, who runs a budget guest house for cancer patients in Parel, inherited a stock portfolio after his father’s death in 1984. Though the couple wasn’t actively involved in trading due to a lack of stock market knowledge, they decided to open a Demat and trading account with Globe Capital Markets in 2020, following a friend's recommendation.&nbsp;At first, the firm’s dealings seemed legitimate. The company reassured Shah that no further investment was needed and offered to use his shares as collateral for trades. Representatives from the firm, including two employees, Akshay Baria and Karan Siroya, were assigned to manage Shah’s portfolio. They started by providing guidance through phone calls and home visits, gradually gaining full control over the accounts.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-20-million-aadhaar-ids-deactivated-in-nationwide-cleanup-drive-uiadi-unique-id-1764240243230">Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive</a><h2>The fraud unfolds</h2>The company’s representatives took complete control of Shah’s accounts, guiding him to place trades and even handling the technical aspects themselves. Shah, trusting the firm, complied with their instructions, entering one-time passwords (OTPs) and responding to emails and SMS without suspicion. As a result, while he received annual statements showing "profits," the reality was starkly different. Unbeknownst to him, massive trading activities had occurred on his account, leading to significant losses.<h2>Revelation of the scam</h2>The truth emerged in July 2024 when Shah was informed by Globe Capital's Risk Management Department that his accounts were in debt to the tune of Rs 35 crore. The company threatened to sell his shares unless the amount was paid immediately. When Shah visited the firm, he learned that unauthorised trading had taken place, with his shares being sold and the account pushed into loss through manipulated, circular trades.&nbsp;Facing a dire situation, Shah sold his remaining shares to clear the debt and transferred the remaining assets to another firm. It was only after reviewing his full trading history on the Globe Capital website that Shah discovered the discrepancies between the profit statements he had received and the actual trading activities. He also found out that the brokerage firm had responded to multiple notices from the NSE on his behalf, without his knowledge.<h2>Legal action</h2>The full scale of the fraud was revealed, with Shah describing it as a well-organized financial scam. He filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Vanrai police station, accusing the firm of criminal breach of trust and cheating under Indian Penal Code sections 409 and 420. The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has now taken over the investigation into the matter. This case highlights the risks associated with unauthorized trading and the importance of vigilance when dealing with financial institutions, especially for individuals with limited stock market knowledge.

Scam in Mumbai: 72-year-old duped of Rs 35 crore loss by brokerage firm over four years

A major financial fraud has come to light in Mumbai, where a 72-year-old businessman, Bharat Harakchand Shah, was tricked into losing around Rs 35 crore by a brokerage firm, Globe Capital Market Limited. The company manipulated Shah and his wife into unauthorised trading, using their accounts over a span of four years. What happened? Shah, who runs a budget guest house for cancer patients in Parel, inherited a stock portfolio after his father’s death in 1984. Though the couple wasn’t actively involved in trading due to a lack of stock market knowledge, they decided to open a Demat and trading account with Globe Capital Markets in 2020, following a friend's recommendation. At first, the firm’s dealings seemed legitimate. The company reassured Shah that no further investment was needed and offered to use his shares as collateral for trades. Representatives from the firm, including two employees, Akshay Baria and Karan Siroya, were assigned to manage Shah’s portfolio. They started by providing guidance through phone calls and home visits, gradually gaining full control over the accounts. Also Read: Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive The fraud unfolds The company’s representatives took complete control of Shah’s accounts, guiding him to place trades and even handling the technical aspects themselves. Shah, trusting the firm, complied with their instructions, entering one-time passwords (OTPs) and responding to emails and SMS without suspicion. As a result, while he received annual statements showing "profits," the reality was starkly different. Unbeknownst to him, massive trading activities had occurred on his account, leading to significant losses. Revelation of the scam The truth emerged in July 2024 when Shah was informed by Globe Capital's Risk Management Department that his accounts were in debt to the tune of Rs 35 crore. The company threatened to sell his shares unless the amount was paid immediately. When Shah visited the firm, he learned that unauthorised trading had taken place, with his shares being sold and the account pushed into loss through manipulated, circular trades. Facing a dire situation, Shah sold his remaining shares to clear the debt and transferred the remaining assets to another firm. It was only after reviewing his full trading history on the Globe Capital website that Shah discovered the discrepancies between the profit statements he had received and the actual trading activities. He also found out that the brokerage firm had responded to multiple notices from the NSE on his behalf, without his knowledge. Legal action The full scale of the fraud was revealed, with Shah describing it as a well-organized financial scam. He filed a First Information Report (FIR) at the Vanrai police station, accusing the firm of criminal breach of trust and cheating under Indian Penal Code sections 409 and 420. The Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has now taken over the investigation into the matter. This case highlights the risks associated with unauthorized trading and the importance of vigilance when dealing with financial institutions, especially for individuals with limited stock market knowledge.

A 72-year-old Mumbai businessman was defrauded of Rs 35 crore by a brokerage firm that used his wife's account for unauthorised trading, going unnoticed for four years

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated over 20 million Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide initiative to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database. The clean-up effort is aimed at preventing identity misuse and ensuring that government benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries, the government said on Wednesday (26 Nov).

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">UIDAI has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals as part of a nationwide effort to maintain the continued accuracy of the Aadhaar database. UIDAI has sourced deceased persons data from Registrar General of India (RGI), States/UTs, Public… <a href="https://t.co/IOb0b9JBMY">pic.twitter.com/IOb0b9JBMY</a>&mdash; Aadhaar (@UIDAI) <a href="https://twitter.com/UIDAI/status/1993663322953064927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The authority carried out the drive sourcing deceased person data from government bodies like Registrar General of India (RGI), data from state and union territories governments, several central ministries and departments. UIDAI said it is also looking to collaborate with financial institutions and other such entities to get deceased persons' data.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-this-is-what-our-kids-get-in-return-noida-woman-shares-emotional-ordeal-as-son-s-health-worsens-due-to-delhi-ncr-toxic-air-1764230989400">'This is what our kids get in return': Noida woman shares emotional ordeal as son's health worsens due to Delhi-NCR 'toxic air'</a>&nbsp;It clarified that no Aadhaar number can be reassigned to another individual. The clean-up process is carried out to ensure the identity of deceased persons is not misused in committing fraud and availing welfare schemes.<h2>How to report death of a family member</h2>The authority in the press release said that it had launched a facility earlier this year to report the death of a family member on the myAadhar portal. It is currently available across 25 states and Union territories using the Civil Registration System for reporting deaths; the process of integrating the remaining states with the portal is in progress. The family member, after authenticating themselves, is required to provide their Aadhaar number and Death Registration Number along with other demographic details of the deceased person on the portal. After the due process of validation of the information submitted by the family member, the authority will take action on deactivate.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/are-you-a-social-media-creator-brace-for-control-as-indian-top-court-asks-govt-on-regulation-mechanisms-1764238797065">Are you a social media creator? Brace for control, as Indian top court asks government on regulation&nbsp;mechanisms</a>&nbsp;UIDAI’s effort to remove Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals began in 2024 and was scaled up through 2025. By mid-July this year, over 11.7 million had been deactivated, rising to about 14 million by September as the authority moved toward its year-end target of &nbsp;20 million.&nbsp;

The clean-up process is carried out to ensure the identity of deceased persons is not misused in committing fraud and availing welfare schemes.

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has deactivated over 20 million Aadhaar numbers belonging to deceased individuals as part of a nationwide initiative to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Aadhaar database. The clean-up effort is aimed at preventing identity misuse and ensuring that government benefits reach the rightful beneficiaries, the government said on Wednesday (26 Nov).

The clean-up process is carried out to ensure the identity of deceased persons is not misused in committing fraud and availing welfare schemes.

Over 20 million Aadhaar IDs deactivated in nationwide cleanup drive

Social media creators in India might soon face tighter government regulation after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court raised concerns over the lack of accountability in user-generated content (UGC) on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, particularly after a controversial show, India's Got Latent, sparked legal challenges over its obscene and offensive content.&nbsp;The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed dissatisfaction with the current "self-regulation" model adopted by media companies and online platforms. While the Indian government is working on new guidelines, the court emphasised the need for an independent, neutral, and autonomous body to oversee and regulate online content.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/unveiling-vikran-1-india-s-first-commercial-private-rocket-launched-know-about-payload-and-orbital-adjustments-1764235551607">Unveiling Vikram-1: India's first commercial private rocket launched. know about payload and orbital adjustments</a>&nbsp;The court pointed out that the current system of self-regulation by platforms and content creators was ineffective. "If self-regulation works, why do violations continue?" asked CJI Kant. He stressed that while freedom of speech is fundamental, it shouldn't come at the cost of harmful or "perverse" content being spread unchecked. The court also raised concerns over the lack of age verification measures and the failure of warnings or disclaimers to prevent exposure to inappropriate content.&nbsp;The case arose from multiple FIRs filed against popular YouTubers Ranveer Allahabadia and Ashish Chanchlani for content deemed offensive in the India's Got Latent show. The Supreme Court has been scrutinising this issue as part of a broader debate on online obscenity and the need for stronger regulatory measures. As the government works to finalise new guidelines, the Supreme Court suggested that an expert committee should study the issue further, inviting public suggestions before implementing changes.&nbsp;This move, if enforced, could significantly impact content creators, requiring them to be more mindful of the content they post online. For now, social media creators are on alert as they wait to see how the regulations evolve.

Are you a social media creator? Brace for control, as Indian top court asks govt on regulation mechanisms

Social media creators in India might soon face tighter government regulation after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court raised concerns over the lack of accountability in user-generated content (UGC) on platforms like YouTube and Instagram, particularly after a controversial show, India's Got Latent, sparked legal challenges over its obscene and offensive content. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed dissatisfaction with the current "self-regulation" model adopted by media companies and online platforms. While the Indian government is working on new guidelines, the court emphasised the need for an independent, neutral, and autonomous body to oversee and regulate online content. Also Read: Unveiling Vikram-1: India's first commercial private rocket launched. know about payload and orbital adjustments The court pointed out that the current system of self-regulation by platforms and content creators was ineffective. "If self-regulation works, why do violations continue?" asked CJI Kant. He stressed that while freedom of speech is fundamental, it shouldn't come at the cost of harmful or "perverse" content being spread unchecked. The court also raised concerns over the lack of age verification measures and the failure of warnings or disclaimers to prevent exposure to inappropriate content. The case arose from multiple FIRs filed against popular YouTubers Ranveer Allahabadia and Ashish Chanchlani for content deemed offensive in the India's Got Latent show. The Supreme Court has been scrutinising this issue as part of a broader debate on online obscenity and the need for stronger regulatory measures. As the government works to finalise new guidelines, the Supreme Court suggested that an expert committee should study the issue further, inviting public suggestions before implementing changes. This move, if enforced, could significantly impact content creators, requiring them to be more mindful of the content they post online. For now, social media creators are on alert as they wait to see how the regulations evolve.

The Supreme Court calls for a neutral, independent body to regulate social media content. Creators may face tighter government oversight to curb obscene or harmful content

Are you a social media creator? Brace for control, as Indian top court asks government on regulation mechanisms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India's first orbital rocket developed by a private agency. PM Modi stated that India is on its way to emerge as a global leader in satellite launch systems, calling the achievement a symbol of the credibility and innovation of the country.&nbsp;"India has created its insignia in credibility, capacity, and value in the space sector," Prime Minister Modi said while virtually inaugurating the rocket and appreciated the founders of Skyroot, Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, calling them a "big inspiration for the youth of the country."&nbsp;While addressing, Prime Minister Modi underscored the growth of the private space sector, pioneered by companies like Skyroot, which is a direct testament to the reforms of the government aiming at fostering innovation and allowing private enterprise to enter the space domain.<h3>What is the Vikram-I rocket?</h3>Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. The four-stage rocket, Vikram-I, targets the small satellite market, covering rapid and cost-effective launches.&nbsp;It is 20 meters tall with a diameter of 1.7 meters, which generates 1,200 kN of thrust using an all-carbon composite structure for lightweight strength, including efficiency. The design of the rocket covers simplicity, reliability, and quick reverse, enabling it to launch within 24 hours from any site. In addition, the solid-fueled first three stages of the rocket provide a robust initial boost, topped by a hypergolic liquid upper stage for precise orbital adjustments.&nbsp;Key advances include 3D-printed engines that cut weight by half and shorten production time by 80 per cent, along with ultra-low-shock pneumatic separation systems and upgraded avionics that enable real-time navigation.&nbsp;Skyroot’s Vikram-I launcher is capable of placing up to 350 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO) or 260 kg into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), with its payload capacity varying by mission profile. For instance, it can carry 290 kg to a 500 km SSO, or 480 kg to a 500 km LEO at a 45-degree inclination.&nbsp;A series of successful trials, including Kalam-1200 proof-pressure testing and payload-fairing separation, has confirmed the rocket’s readiness. Vikram-I strengthens India’s private space sector and complements ISRO’s capabilities as global competition intensifies.&nbsp;Skyroot is aiming for an early-2026 debut flight, aiming to tap into the fast-expanding small-satellite market, within an Indian space economy expected to grow $77 billion by 2030.

Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace's Infinity Campus in Hyderabad, unveiling Vikram-I, India's first orbital rocket developed by a private agency. PM Modi stated that India is on its way to emerge as a global leader in satellite launch systems, calling the achievement a symbol of the credibility and innovation of the country. "India has created its insignia in credibility, capacity, and value in the space sector," Prime Minister Modi said while virtually inaugurating the rocket and appreciated the founders of Skyroot, Pawan Chandana and Bharath Daka, calling them a "big inspiration for the youth of the country." While addressing, Prime Minister Modi underscored the growth of the private space sector, pioneered by companies like Skyroot, which is a direct testament to the reforms of the government aiming at fostering innovation and allowing private enterprise to enter the space domain. What is the Vikram-I rocket? Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. The four-stage rocket, Vikram-I, targets the small satellite market, covering rapid and cost-effective launches. It is 20 meters tall with a diameter of 1.7 meters, which generates 1,200 kN of thrust using an all-carbon composite structure for lightweight strength, including efficiency. The design of the rocket covers simplicity, reliability, and quick reverse, enabling it to launch within 24 hours from any site. In addition, the solid-fueled first three stages of the rocket provide a robust initial boost, topped by a hypergolic liquid upper stage for precise orbital adjustments. Key advances include 3D-printed engines that cut weight by half and shorten production time by 80 per cent, along with ultra-low-shock pneumatic separation systems and upgraded avionics that enable real-time navigation. Skyroot’s Vikram-I launcher is capable of placing up to 350 kg into low Earth orbit (LEO) or 260 kg into a sun-synchronous orbit (SSO), with its payload capacity varying by mission profile. For instance, it can carry 290 kg to a 500 km SSO, or 480 kg to a 500 km LEO at a 45-degree inclination. A series of successful trials, including Kalam-1200 proof-pressure testing and payload-fairing separation, has confirmed the rocket’s readiness. Vikram-I strengthens India’s private space sector and complements ISRO’s capabilities as global competition intensifies. Skyroot is aiming for an early-2026 debut flight, aiming to tap into the fast-expanding small-satellite market, within an Indian space economy expected to grow $77 billion by 2030.

Vikram-I, designed and developed by Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace, which is India's new private orbital-class launch vehicle, has been named after space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai.&nbsp;

Unveiling Vikram-1: India's first commercial private rocket launched. know about payload and orbital adjustments

A woman from Noida shared an emotional video of her young son admitted in the hospital, saying that the severe air pollution in Delhi NCR is the reason for his health problems. Sakshi Pahwa explained that her family moved to the national capital region two years ago, and since then, her child has been dealing with serious chronic cold, breathing problems and severe allergies. The video she posted on the social media platform, Instagram, shows the scenes from the hospital where her son is admitted.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her post caption, she wrote, “Delhi NCR pollution didn’t just affect the air we breathe it pushed my little one into surgery. Two years ago we shifted here, and from that day chronic cold–cough, nonstop allergies and breathing issues began. No medicine worked, only pollution kept getting worse. As parents, watching him cry in the hospital broke us in ways words can’t explain. We pay taxes and this is what our kids get in return. It’s time to speak up.”<h2>The video posted by the mother</h2>

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Some Instagram users reacted strongly to her post. One person advised her to move out of Delhi, saying that spending money on relocation would be better than watching her child fall sick again and again.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-1-500-homes-destroyed-thousands-left-homeless-as-bangladesh-slum-fire-rages-for-16-hours-1764226617600">Over 1,500 homes destroyed, thousands left homeless as Bangladesh slum fire rages for 16 hours</a> Another user pointed out that despite paying taxes, families still face serious health risks every day. Some users shared their own struggles with breathing issues during high-pollution days and many demanded stricter action and &nbsp;even tagged political leaders and appeal them to step in immediately.&nbsp;<h2>Delhi's AQI today</h2>According to private tracker AQI.in, the air quality index of Delhi on Thursday (Nov 27) has reached an extremely high level of 548, while the Air Quality Early Warning System (EWS) reported a lower reading of 349.

The video she posted on the social media platform, Instagram, shows the scenes from the hospital where her son is admitted.

A woman from Noida shared an emotional video of her young son admitted in the hospital, saying that the severe air pollution in Delhi NCR is the reason for his health problems. Sakshi Pahwa explained that her family moved to the national capital region two years ago, and since then, her child has been dealing with serious chronic cold, breathing problems and severe allergies. The video she posted on the social media platform, Instagram, shows the scenes from the hospital where her son is admitted. In her post caption, she wrote, “Delhi NCR pollution didn’t just affect the air we breathe it pushed my little one into surgery. Two years ago we shifted here, and from that day chronic cold–cough, nonstop allergies and breathing issues began. No medicine worked, only pollution kept getting worse. As parents, watching him cry in the hospital broke us in ways words can’t explain. We pay taxes and this is what our kids get in return. It’s time to speak up.” The video posted by the mother

The video she posted on the social media platform, Instagram, shows the scenes from the hospital where her son is admitted.

'This is what our kids get in return': Noida woman shares emotional ordeal as son's health worsens due to Delhi-NCR 'toxic air'

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army's Seminar, 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025', in New Delhi, warned that globally "long peace" was "declining" as the world enters what he referred to as an "uncertain &amp; fractured order". The event also featured the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their exemplified professionalism and patriotism in guarding the sovereignty of India.Chief of Army Staff General Dwivedi while noting the “fractured” state of global order, echoed President Murmu's praise for the Indian armed forces and said that "years of reforms and readiness" during Operation Sindoor translated into “decisive outcomes”.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-national-guardsman-shot-by-rahmanullah-lakanwal-near-white-house-id-d-as-andrew-wolfe-1764222427397">US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe</a><h2>Operation Sindoor a 'defining moment'</h2>President Murmu, who presided over the opening session, praised the military’s response across conventional combat, counter-insurgency and humanitarian crises. She cited the recent success of Operation Sindoor as a defining moment that showcased India's ability to respond firmly, yet responsibly.The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note not only of India's military capability but of India's moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly, in the pursuit of peace," she said.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>The President added that global geopolitics was being reshaped by competing power centres, technology shifts and volatile alliances. "New domains of competition - cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare are blurring the lines between peace and conflict."She stated that "guided by our civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we have shown that strategic autonomy can coexist with global responsibility. Our diplomacy, economy and armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction."

Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, warning that long peace is fading and the world is entering an uncertain, fractured order. 

Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi at the inaugural session of the third edition of the Indian Army's Seminar, 'Chanakya Defence Dialogue-2025', in New Delhi, warned that globally "long peace" was "declining" as the world enters what he referred to as an "uncertain & fractured order". The event also featured the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, who hailed the Indian Armed Forces for their exemplified professionalism and patriotism in guarding the sovereignty of India. Chief of Army Staff General Dwivedi while noting the “fractured” state of global order, echoed President Murmu's praise for the Indian armed forces and said that "years of reforms and readiness" during Operation Sindoor translated into “decisive outcomes”. Also read | US National Guardsman shot by Rahmanullah Lakanwal near White House ID'd as Andrew Wolfe Operation Sindoor a 'defining moment' President Murmu, who presided over the opening session, praised the military’s response across conventional combat, counter-insurgency and humanitarian crises. She cited the recent success of Operation Sindoor as a defining moment that showcased India's ability to respond firmly, yet responsibly. The recent success of Operation Sindoor stands as a defining moment in our counter-terror and deterrence strategy. The world took note not only of India's military capability but of India's moral clarity to act firmly, yet responsibly, in the pursuit of peace," she said. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... The President added that global geopolitics was being reshaped by competing power centres, technology shifts and volatile alliances. "New domains of competition - cyber, space, information and cognitive warfare are blurring the lines between peace and conflict." She stated that "guided by our civilisational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we have shown that strategic autonomy can coexist with global responsibility. Our diplomacy, economy and armed forces together project an India that seeks peace, but is prepared to protect its borders and its citizens with strength and conviction."

Indian Army chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi opened the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, warning that long peace is fading and the world is entering an uncertain, fractured order.&nbsp;

'Long peace is declining': Indian Army Chief warns of fractured world order

The Vadodara Central Jail, in a unique initiative to promote a positive environment and mental well-being among inmates, organised a special screening for 1,700 prisoners of the Gujarati hit film Lalo.&nbsp;In a video that has now gone viral on social media, it can be seen how the inmates were enjoying the film in a relaxed open ground near the main tower of the Jail.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/hema-malini-shares-an-emotional-tribute-for-dharmendra-her-first-social-media-post-since-his-death-1764226660906">Hema Malini shares a warm tribute for Dharmendra: My loss is indescribable</a>&nbsp;The event was arranged with the cooperation of Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi and coordinated by Jail Superintendent Usha Rada and Deputy Superintendent Mukesh Chaudhary.&nbsp;The film’s lead actors were also present during the screening and later even interacted with inmates.&nbsp;The Gujarati film industry, popularly known as Dhollywood, has seen a major success after a long time with Lalo, a film based on the principle of karma.&nbsp;Bringing the movie to the prison was part of the jail administration’s ongoing efforts to provide creative, motivational and stress-relieving activities for inmates.&nbsp;Vadodara Central Jail houses around 1,700 prisoners across 12 yards, divided into separate barracks as per regulations.

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Officials said such initiatives help reduce mental stress and encourage positive thinking among inmates.&nbsp;Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/palaash-muchhal-discharged-from-hospital-wedding-with-smriti-mandhana-still-on-hold-1764222626219">Palaash Muchhal discharged from hospital, wedding with Smriti still on hold</a>&nbsp;The special screening on 26 November 2025 was widely appreciated by the prisoners, many of whom welcomed the rare opportunity to watch a film in the presence of its cast.

The initiative was also posted on the official Instagram ID of the film Lalo.&nbsp;People also welcomed the move, and users mentioned comments like Hopefully the prisoners will do good deeds in the coming day. One user also wrote that if you remember Lala, all your sins will be forgiven.&nbsp;This is not the first time that the government has taken such initiative; in 2022, a movie screening was held for prisoners at Ahmedabad’s Sabarmati Jail.&nbsp;At that time, prison authorities said that the purpose of the screening was to motivate inmates to take up education and give a new direction to their lives.&nbsp;

The event was arranged with the cooperation of Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi and coordinated by Jail Superintendent Usha Rada and Deputy Superintendent Mukesh Chaudhary.

The Vadodara Central Jail, in a unique initiative to promote a positive environment and mental well-being among inmates, organised a special screening for 1,700 prisoners of the Gujarati hit film Lalo. In a video that has now gone viral on social media, it can be seen how the inmates were enjoying the film in a relaxed open ground near the main tower of the Jail. Also read: Hema Malini shares a warm tribute for Dharmendra: My loss is indescribable The event was arranged with the cooperation of Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi and coordinated by Jail Superintendent Usha Rada and Deputy Superintendent Mukesh Chaudhary. The film’s lead actors were also present during the screening and later even interacted with inmates. The Gujarati film industry, popularly known as Dhollywood, has seen a major success after a long time with Lalo, a film based on the principle of karma. Bringing the movie to the prison was part of the jail administration’s ongoing efforts to provide creative, motivational and stress-relieving activities for inmates. Vadodara Central Jail houses around 1,700 prisoners across 12 yards, divided into separate barracks as per regulations.

The event was arranged with the cooperation of Vadodara MP Dr Hemang Joshi and coordinated by Jail Superintendent Usha Rada and Deputy Superintendent Mukesh Chaudhary.

Special Screening of movie Lalo organised for Vadodara Jail Inmates

Paavan Nanda, co-founder of WinZO, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (November 26) in connection with money laundering allegations. He and his co-founder, Saumya Singh Rathore, were taken into custody after the ED accused them of holding ₹43 crore belonging to gamers, which should have been refunded following India's real-money gaming ban. The two entrepreneurs were presented in a Bengaluru court later and were placed in one-day custody, with further hearings expected soon.<h2>Who is Paavan Nanda?</h2>Paavan Nanda, 38, is a well-known entrepreneur and the driving force behind WinZO, a major social and real-money gaming platform in India. Before founding WinZO in 2018, Nanda was involved in Zostel, a popular chain of backpacker hostels, and ZO Rooms, a budget-hotel aggregator. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi, and an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.&nbsp;Alongside Rathore, Nanda has built WinZO into a leading name in India’s online gaming industry. Together, they have amassed a combined net worth of ₹962 crore. WinZO's financial performance for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been strong, with revenue rising 70% to ₹1,055 crore and a 151% increase in profit to ₹315 crore, despite the impact of a 400% hike in GST on online gaming that took effect in October 2023. However, the company is now facing allegations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/winter-is-coming-delhi-shivers-at-8-c-as-cold-wave-sweeps-through-the-capital-1764218765126">Winter is coming: Delhi shivers at 8°C as cold wave sweeps through the capital</a>&nbsp;The ED claims that WinZO continued to operate real-money gaming platforms in countries like Brazil, the US, and Germany, using the same platform as in India. It also accuses the company of misleading users by using algorithms to simulate human players without informing them. In addition to freezing assets worth ₹505 crore, including bonds, fixed deposits, and mutual funds, the ED alleges that WinZO failed to refund the ₹43 crore owed to gamers after the real-money gaming ban came into force.&nbsp;In response, WinZO issued a statement defending its operations, emphasising that fairness and transparency are integral to its platform. The company maintains that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws and remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its users.

Who is Paavan Nanda? Online gaming platform co-founder arrested by ED on money laundering charges

Paavan Nanda, co-founder of WinZO, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday (November 26) in connection with money laundering allegations. He and his co-founder, Saumya Singh Rathore, were taken into custody after the ED accused them of holding ₹43 crore belonging to gamers, which should have been refunded following India's real-money gaming ban. The two entrepreneurs were presented in a Bengaluru court later and were placed in one-day custody, with further hearings expected soon. Who is Paavan Nanda? Paavan Nanda, 38, is a well-known entrepreneur and the driving force behind WinZO, a major social and real-money gaming platform in India. Before founding WinZO in 2018, Nanda was involved in Zostel, a popular chain of backpacker hostels, and ZO Rooms, a budget-hotel aggregator. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology (NSIT), New Delhi, and an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta. Alongside Rathore, Nanda has built WinZO into a leading name in India’s online gaming industry. Together, they have amassed a combined net worth of ₹962 crore. WinZO's financial performance for the fiscal year 2023-2024 has been strong, with revenue rising 70% to ₹1,055 crore and a 151% increase in profit to ₹315 crore, despite the impact of a 400% hike in GST on online gaming that took effect in October 2023. However, the company is now facing allegations. Also Read: Winter is coming: Delhi shivers at 8°C as cold wave sweeps through the capital The ED claims that WinZO continued to operate real-money gaming platforms in countries like Brazil, the US, and Germany, using the same platform as in India. It also accuses the company of misleading users by using algorithms to simulate human players without informing them. In addition to freezing assets worth ₹505 crore, including bonds, fixed deposits, and mutual funds, the ED alleges that WinZO failed to refund the ₹43 crore owed to gamers after the real-money gaming ban came into force. In response, WinZO issued a statement defending its operations, emphasising that fairness and transparency are integral to its platform. The company maintains that it is fully compliant with all applicable laws and remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its users.

The ED has arrested WinZO co-founders Paavan Nanda and Saumya Singh Rathore for money laundering, accusing them of holding ₹43 crore owed to gamers after the gaming ban

In a series of synchronised operations against terror networks, Jammu &amp; Kashmir Police conducted extensive searches and arrests across multiple districts, focusing on the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and online radicalisation threats.&nbsp;In South Kashmir’s Shopian, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids targeting JeI-linked premises. Shopian Police executed meticulously coordinated searches at various locations throughout the district early today. The operations zeroed in on individuals and premises associated with JeI, which was proscribed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, UAPA. Teams combed through suspected hideouts, seizing incriminating materials to disrupt the outfit's lingering influence in south Kashmir.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Jammu Police arrested one individual and uncovered a Pakistan-linked radicalisation plot. A 19-year-old youth from Bathindi, originally from Reasi district, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 331/2025 under Section 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Bahu Fort Police Station. Identified as a key suspect, the accused was reportedly radicalised online and actively planning a terror attack.&nbsp;Investigations revealed his mobile communications with handlers in Pakistan and other foreign countries. Digital devices seized from him are undergoing forensic analysis, with intensive questioning ongoing to unravel the full extent of the network.&nbsp;In North Kashmir’s Handwara district, JK Police launched an early morning search at Jamia Islamia Institute in Waripora, conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, local Lumberdar, and assisted by female officers. The operation, adhering strictly to legal protocols, resulted in the seizure of multiple electronic gadgets—including laptops, desktops, CPUs, and mobile phones for detailed examination.&nbsp;These actions underscore J&amp;K Police's relentless crackdown on hybrid terror threats, blending physical searches with digital forensics.

In North Kashmir’s Handwara district, JK Police launched an early morning search at Jamia Islamia Institute in Waripora, conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, local Lumberdar, and assisted by female officers. 

In a series of synchronised operations against terror networks, Jammu & Kashmir Police conducted extensive searches and arrests across multiple districts, focusing on the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and online radicalisation threats. In South Kashmir’s Shopian, the Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted raids targeting JeI-linked premises. Shopian Police executed meticulously coordinated searches at various locations throughout the district early today. The operations zeroed in on individuals and premises associated with JeI, which was proscribed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, UAPA. Teams combed through suspected hideouts, seizing incriminating materials to disrupt the outfit's lingering influence in south Kashmir. Meanwhile, Jammu Police arrested one individual and uncovered a Pakistan-linked radicalisation plot. A 19-year-old youth from Bathindi, originally from Reasi district, was arrested in connection with FIR No. 331/2025 under Section 113(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Bahu Fort Police Station. Identified as a key suspect, the accused was reportedly radicalised online and actively planning a terror attack. Investigations revealed his mobile communications with handlers in Pakistan and other foreign countries. Digital devices seized from him are undergoing forensic analysis, with intensive questioning ongoing to unravel the full extent of the network. In North Kashmir’s Handwara district, JK Police launched an early morning search at Jamia Islamia Institute in Waripora, conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, local Lumberdar, and assisted by female officers. The operation, adhering strictly to legal protocols, resulted in the seizure of multiple electronic gadgets—including laptops, desktops, CPUs, and mobile phones for detailed examination. These actions underscore J&K Police's relentless crackdown on hybrid terror threats, blending physical searches with digital forensics.

In North Kashmir’s Handwara district, JK Police launched an early morning search at Jamia Islamia Institute in Waripora, conducted in the presence of an Executive Magistrate, local Lumberdar, and assisted by female officers.&nbsp;

J&K police crack down on JeI networks, Pak-linked radicalisation plot in multi-district raids; one held

Delhi has emerged as the most polluted state and Union territory in India, as toxic air has turned the national capital into a gas chamber. The national capital registered an annual population-weighted PM2.5 level of 101 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m 3 ), nearly 2.5 times higher than the national ambient air quality standard of the nation and 20 times higher than the recommended level of the World Health Organisation (WHO), based on a new satellite-based assessment data released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).&nbsp;Based on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI of Delhi jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before falling to 327 on November 26 in the 'Very Poor' category.<h3>Who is polluting Delhi most?</h3>Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is frequently blamed for the air pollution in Delhi, but data from the Decision Support System (DSS) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences indicates more. Stubble burning contributed very little to Delhi's air pollution in early October. But its contribution rose to 2.62 per cent, coinciding with AQI crossing 250 by October 17, and later the situation worsened in November.&nbsp;On 12 November, farm fires accounted for 22.47 per cent of the air pollution of Delhi, pushing the AQI to 418 (Severe). Between 18 and 20 November, their share dipped to 5.4 per cent–2.8 per cent, yet the AQI remained above 325. This shows stubble burning spikes pollution on smog-heavy days, but it is not the only driver.&nbsp;Meanwhile, DSS data also indicates several other major sources are polluting the air quality of Delhi. Neighbouring cities such as Gautam Buddha Nagar, Gurugram, Meerut, Karnal, and others collectively add 29.5 per cent to Delhi’s foul air, followed by transport at 19.7 per cent.&nbsp;Residential pollution (4.8 per cent), nearby industries (3.7 per cent) and construction dust (2.9 per cent) further worsen air quality. Most concerning, however, is the 34.8 per cent share from unidentified sources, making effective pollution control nearly impossible without clear attribution.

Based on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI of Delhi jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before falling to 327 on November 26 in the 'Very Poor' category.

Delhi has emerged as the most polluted state and Union territory in India, as toxic air has turned the national capital into a gas chamber. The national capital registered an annual population-weighted PM2.5 level of 101 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m 3 ), nearly 2.5 times higher than the national ambient air quality standard of the nation and 20 times higher than the recommended level of the World Health Organisation (WHO), based on a new satellite-based assessment data released by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Based on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI of Delhi jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before falling to 327 on November 26 in the 'Very Poor' category. Who is polluting Delhi most? Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is frequently blamed for the air pollution in Delhi, but data from the Decision Support System (DSS) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences indicates more. Stubble burning contributed very little to Delhi's air pollution in early October. But its contribution rose to 2.62 per cent, coinciding with AQI crossing 250 by October 17, and later the situation worsened in November. On 12 November, farm fires accounted for 22.47 per cent of the air pollution of Delhi, pushing the AQI to 418 (Severe). Between 18 and 20 November, their share dipped to 5.4 per cent–2.8 per cent, yet the AQI remained above 325. This shows stubble burning spikes pollution on smog-heavy days, but it is not the only driver. Meanwhile, DSS data also indicates several other major sources are polluting the air quality of Delhi. Neighbouring cities such as Gautam Buddha Nagar, Gurugram, Meerut, Karnal, and others collectively add 29.5 per cent to Delhi’s foul air, followed by transport at 19.7 per cent. Residential pollution (4.8 per cent), nearby industries (3.7 per cent) and construction dust (2.9 per cent) further worsen air quality. Most concerning, however, is the 34.8 per cent share from unidentified sources, making effective pollution control nearly impossible without clear attribution.

Based on the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the AQI of Delhi jumped from 130 on October 1 to a staggering 428 by November 11, before falling to 327 on November 26 in the 'Very Poor' category.

What's polluting Delhi the most? Stubble burning isn’t the sole cause, data reveals more offenders

On Wednesday (November 26), Delhi experienced the coldest morning of the season, with temperatures plunging to 8°C, marking the lowest minimum temperature recorded in November since 2022, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The temperature was 3.3 degrees Celsius below the usual minimum for this time of year. On Tuesday (November 25), the temperature had been recorded at 9°C.&nbsp;Before Wednesday (November 26), the lowest minimum temperature in November was 8.7°C, recorded on November 17. In 2024, the minimum temperature for the month had reached 9.5°C, while it was 9.2°C in 2023. November 2022 had seen a low of 7.3°C, the coldest for the month in recent years.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cyclone-to-impact-tamil-nadu-coast-this-weekend-heavy-very-heavy-rain-alert-issued-1764218337134">Cyclone to impact Tamil Nadu coast this weekend; heavy-very heavy rain alert issued</a>&nbsp;Foggy conditions were expected throughout the day, with the maximum temperature forecast to range between 24°C and 26°C. On Wednesday (November 26), the maximum temperature reached up to 25.5°C, which was 1.2°C lower than the normal, making it the second-coldest maximum recorded this month. The IMD also predicted moderate fog for Thursday, with the minimum temperature expected to be around 9°C and the maximum between 24°C and 25°C.&nbsp;Meanwhile, in Punjab, Faridkot was the coldest place on Tuesday (November 25) with a minimum temperature of 4°C, while Bathinda recorded 5.6°C. Other cities like Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Patiala, and Ludhiana also saw lower-than-usual temperatures. Faridkot had previously been the coldest spot in Punjab on Monday (November 24) as well, with temperatures dipping to 4.4°C. In Haryana, Hisar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 6.3°C. Other cities like Sirsa, Gurugram, and Karnal saw temperatures in the 7°C to 10°C range, while Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9°C.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-china-s-arbitrary-actions-on-indian-citizen-from-arunachal-most-unhelpful-towards-mutual-trust-mea-1764182732997">‘China’s arbitrary actions on Indian citizen from Arunachal most unhelpful towards mutual trust’: MEA</a>

Winter is coming: Delhi shivers at 8°C as cold wave sweeps through the capital

On Wednesday (November 26), Delhi experienced the coldest morning of the season, with temperatures plunging to 8°C, marking the lowest minimum temperature recorded in November since 2022, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The temperature was 3.3 degrees Celsius below the usual minimum for this time of year. On Tuesday (November 25), the temperature had been recorded at 9°C. Before Wednesday (November 26), the lowest minimum temperature in November was 8.7°C, recorded on November 17. In 2024, the minimum temperature for the month had reached 9.5°C, while it was 9.2°C in 2023. November 2022 had seen a low of 7.3°C, the coldest for the month in recent years. Also Read: Cyclone to impact Tamil Nadu coast this weekend; heavy-very heavy rain alert issued Foggy conditions were expected throughout the day, with the maximum temperature forecast to range between 24°C and 26°C. On Wednesday (November 26), the maximum temperature reached up to 25.5°C, which was 1.2°C lower than the normal, making it the second-coldest maximum recorded this month. The IMD also predicted moderate fog for Thursday, with the minimum temperature expected to be around 9°C and the maximum between 24°C and 25°C. Meanwhile, in Punjab, Faridkot was the coldest place on Tuesday (November 25) with a minimum temperature of 4°C, while Bathinda recorded 5.6°C. Other cities like Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Patiala, and Ludhiana also saw lower-than-usual temperatures. Faridkot had previously been the coldest spot in Punjab on Monday (November 24) as well, with temperatures dipping to 4.4°C. In Haryana, Hisar recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 6.3°C. Other cities like Sirsa, Gurugram, and Karnal saw temperatures in the 7°C to 10°C range, while Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 7.9°C. Also Read: ‘China’s arbitrary actions on Indian citizen from Arunachal most unhelpful towards mutual trust’: MEA

Delhi witnessed its coldest morning this season, with the temperature dropping to 8°C. The weather department forecasts fog and a maximum of 25.5°C

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir tonight recorded the coldest night of the season so far, with the mercury plunging to minus 4.4 degrees in Srinagar city, marking a sharp drop and signalling the onset of the harsh winter ahead.&nbsp;Several areas across the Valley dipped well below freezing, with Shopian recording the lowest at minus 6.5 degrees, followed closely by North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and South Kashmir’s Pulwama district at minus 5.8 degrees each. The tourist resort of Pahalgam touched minus 5.0 degrees, while Pampore and Srinagar Airport logged minus 5.5 degrees and minus 5.2 degrees respectively.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/when-will-i-get-my-tax-refund-will-it-be-delayed-cbdt-says-it-will-be-given-on-1764144921904">When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will&nbsp;be&nbsp;given on...</a>High-altitude Zojila Pass, connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, froze at a bone-chilling minus 16 degrees.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ladakh continued its deep freeze, with Kargil recording the minimum temperature at minus 9.5 degrees. &nbsp;Leh was at minus 8.6 degrees, and the Nubra Valley was at minus 7.7 degrees.&nbsp;Authorities have issued advisories for residents to take precautions against cold-wave conditions. With meteorological officials predicting a further dip in night temperatures over the next 48 hours, Kashmir is bracing for an intense start to the 40-day harshest phase of winter, which officially begins on December 21.

Several areas across the Valley dipped well below freezing, with Shopian recording the lowest at minus 6.5 degrees, followed closely by North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and South Kashmir’s Pulwama district at minus 5.8 degrees each. 

The summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir tonight recorded the coldest night of the season so far, with the mercury plunging to minus 4.4 degrees in Srinagar city, marking a sharp drop and signalling the onset of the harsh winter ahead. Several areas across the Valley dipped well below freezing, with Shopian recording the lowest at minus 6.5 degrees, followed closely by North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and South Kashmir’s Pulwama district at minus 5.8 degrees each. The tourist resort of Pahalgam touched minus 5.0 degrees, while Pampore and Srinagar Airport logged minus 5.5 degrees and minus 5.2 degrees respectively. Also read | When will I get my tax refund? Will it be delayed? CBDT says it will be given on... High-altitude Zojila Pass, connecting Kashmir with Ladakh, froze at a bone-chilling minus 16 degrees. Meanwhile, Ladakh continued its deep freeze, with Kargil recording the minimum temperature at minus 9.5 degrees. Leh was at minus 8.6 degrees, and the Nubra Valley was at minus 7.7 degrees. Authorities have issued advisories for residents to take precautions against cold-wave conditions. With meteorological officials predicting a further dip in night temperatures over the next 48 hours, Kashmir is bracing for an intense start to the 40-day harshest phase of winter, which officially begins on December 21.

Several areas across the Valley dipped well below freezing, with Shopian recording the lowest at minus 6.5 degrees, followed closely by North Kashmir’s Baramulla district and South Kashmir’s Pulwama district at minus 5.8 degrees each.&nbsp;

Kashmir shivers as winter bites early

According to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), the weather system between the Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts has intensified into Cyclone Ditwah. It is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and head towards North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra Pradesh by early morning of Sunday, (30th Nov).&nbsp;&nbsp;In light of the cyclone alert, the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has kept 10 teams comprising 30-members on standby at their base in Arakkonam, near Chennai. As of Thursday, (27th&nbsp;Nov) noon, the cyclone is about 90kms southeast of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and 700kms southeast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;For Friday and Saturday, the IMD has warned of heavy-very heavy(7-20cms) or extremely heavy(over 21cms) rainfall at a few locations in Tamil Nadu. This includes Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, among others. For Sunday, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai and adjoining districts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-china-s-arbitrary-actions-on-indian-citizen-from-arunachal-most-unhelpful-towards-mutual-trust-mea-1764182732997">‘China’s arbitrary actions on Indian citizen from Arunachal most unhelpful towards mutual trust’: MEA</a>&nbsp;Owing to very rough sea conditions along the Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD has warned fishermen against venturing out to sea until Sunday, (30th Nov). As the system nears the coast, wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100kmph. &nbsp;The formation of multiple weather systems or cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal is typical of the ongoing Northeast monsoon season, which is active between mid-October and mid-December. The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh.&nbsp;This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.&nbsp;

Cyclone Ditwah to impact parts of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh; IMD warns

According to the Indian Meteorological Department(IMD), the weather system between the Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka coasts has intensified into Cyclone Ditwah. It is likely to continue moving north-northwestwards and head towards North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra Pradesh by early morning of Sunday, (30th Nov). In light of the cyclone alert, the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has kept 10 teams comprising 30-members on standby at their base in Arakkonam, near Chennai. As of Thursday, (27th Nov) noon, the cyclone is about 90kms southeast of Batticaloa, Sri Lanka and 700kms southeast of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. For Friday and Saturday, the IMD has warned of heavy-very heavy(7-20cms) or extremely heavy(over 21cms) rainfall at a few locations in Tamil Nadu. This includes Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukottai, Cuddalore, Villupuram, Chengalpattu, among others. For Sunday, the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain in Chennai and adjoining districts. Also Read: ‘China’s arbitrary actions on Indian citizen from Arunachal most unhelpful towards mutual trust’: MEA Owing to very rough sea conditions along the Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh coast, IMD has warned fishermen against venturing out to sea until Sunday, (30th Nov). As the system nears the coast, wind speeds are expected to reach up to 100kmph. The formation of multiple weather systems or cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal is typical of the ongoing Northeast monsoon season, which is active between mid-October and mid-December. The Northeast monsoon caters for about 50% or more of the annual rainfall in Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. This season is known for cyclonic storms or weather systems that form in the Bay of Bengal, which can lead to very heavy rainfall and potential flooding in parts of Tamil Nadu and coastal Andhra Pradesh. These rains are also crucial for recharging the water table and the reservoirs.

In light of the cyclone alert, the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) has kept 10 teams comprising 30-members on standby at their base in Arakkonam, near Chennai

Taking a strong stance against the detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh at the Shanghai airport, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday fervently reiterated that the region is an integral part of India and that no amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality. During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We had issued a statement. Yesterday we made a statement, you would have seen that, regarding the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, who was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport on onward travel to Japan.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Weekly Media Briefing by the Official Spokesperson (November 26, 2025) <a href="https://t.co/vgKqo6rHUY">https://t.co/vgKqo6rHUY</a>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1993659446363648345?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 26, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-s-efforts-to-reset-ties-with-kabul-failed-completely-says-khawaja-asif-calls-taliban-a-ragtag-group-1764159393642">Pak’s efforts to reset ties with Kabul ‘failed completely’, says Khawaja Asif, calls Taliban a ‘ragtag’ group</a><h2>‘No amount of Chinese denial is going to change indisputable reality’</h2>&nbsp;&nbsp;“We want to say that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral and inalienable part of India, and this is a fact that is self-evident. No amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality. At the same time, I said that we did take up this matter; we did make a strong demarche with the Chinese side, both in Beijing and Delhi, when the incident took place,” he added.&nbsp;“Arbitrary actions by China involving an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh are most unhelpful towards efforts being made by both sides to build mutual trust and understanding and gradually move towards normalisation of bilateral relations,” he added.Prema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian passport holder from Arunachal Pradesh, was reportedly detained in transit despite being eligible for visa-free passage, a facility offered to nationals of all countries for up to 24 hours under Chinese regulations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-like-cancer-kangana-ranaut-slams-mamata-over-sir-says-nation-wants-removal-of-infiltrators-1764166561765">‘Like cancer’: Kangana Ranaut slams Mamata over SIR, says nation wants removal of infiltrators</a>&nbsp;India said the incident lacked justification and breached norms governing international movement. “The issue of detention has been taken up strongly with the Chinese side. Chinese authorities have still not been able to explain their actions, which are in violation of several conventions governing international air travel,” Jaiswal said.The actions by the Chinese authorities also violate their own regulations that allow visa-free transit, he added.Wangjom Thongdok had said that she faced harassment from Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport, who “mocked and raised questions” over her Indian citizenship. India issued a strong demarche to the Chinese side, both at the Embassy in New Delhi and the Foreign Ministry in Beijing, over the incident.&nbsp;<h2>‘Bangladesh’s request for Sheikh Hasina extradition being examined’</h2>&nbsp;The MEA spokesperson also said that India has received Bangladesh’s request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and is examining it as a part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes.Jaiswal added that India is committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including peace, democracy, stability and inclusion.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-s-relative-detained-by-ice-1764174273296">White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s relative detained by ICE</a>&nbsp;In response to a question, Jaiswal said, “Yes, we have received the request, and this request is being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes. We remain committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh, including peace, democracy, inclusion, and stability in that country, and will continue to engage constructively in this regard with all stakeholders.”Hasina was sentenced to death after Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to demonstrations in July 2024.

Arbitrary actions by China involving an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh are most unhelpful towards efforts being made by both sides to build mutual trust and understanding and gradually move towards normalisation of bilateral relations, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

Taking a strong stance against the detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh at the Shanghai airport, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday fervently reiterated that the region is an integral part of India and that no amount of denial by the Chinese side is going to change this indisputable reality. During the weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We had issued a statement. Yesterday we made a statement, you would have seen that, regarding the arbitrary detention of an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh, who was holding a valid passport and was transiting through Shanghai International Airport on onward travel to Japan.”

Arbitrary actions by China involving an Indian citizen from Arunachal Pradesh are most unhelpful towards efforts being made by both sides to build mutual trust and understanding and gradually move towards normalisation of bilateral relations, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

‘China’s arbitrary actions on Indian citizen from Arunachal most unhelpful towards mutual trust’: MEA

New Delhi: India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, has reached Sri Lanka ahead of an International Fleet Review (IFR) that will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lankan Navy. The warship, accompanied by the frigate INS Udayagiri, will be taking part in the IFR and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome that showed the strong maritime and defence partnership between the two neighbours.&nbsp;At a reception hosted aboard INS Vikrant by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, served as chief guest. In his address, the minister described the carrier’s presence as a strong message of shared security and strengthening of friendly relations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-s-relative-detained-by-ice-1764174273296">White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s relative detained by ICE</a>&nbsp;“The participation of INS Vikrant and INS Udayagiri speaks volumes of the significance India places on its longstanding relationship with Sri Lanka,” Dr Jayatissa said. He linked the visit to India’s “MAHASAGAR” (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision, which emphasises cooperation, connectivity, and collective maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region.&nbsp;“Sri Lanka is committed to ensuring that the Indian Ocean remains a region of peace, stability, and mutually beneficial engagement,” he added, highlighting decades of joint naval exercises, coordinated patrols, hydrographic surveys, disaster response, and capacity-building initiatives. The minister noted that both countries face common challenges, from piracy and narcotics trafficking to climate-related risks and humanitarian emergencies, making bilateral and regional collaboration “more vital than ever.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-like-cancer-kangana-ranaut-slams-mamata-over-sir-says-nation-wants-removal-of-infiltrators-1764166561765">‘Like cancer’: Kangana Ranaut slams Mamata over SIR, says nation wants removal of infiltrators</a>&nbsp;The International Fleet Review, scheduled for 30 November, will see foreign warships join the Sri Lankan fleet in a grand naval parade off Colombo. Participating nations include Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Russia. The vessels will render a ceremonial salute to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. For India, the deployment of its flagship carrier, commissioned in 2022 after years of indigenous development, carries both symbolic and strategic weight.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pak-s-efforts-to-reset-ties-with-kabul-failed-completely-says-khawaja-asif-calls-taliban-a-ragtag-group-1764159393642">Pak’s efforts to reset ties with Kabul ‘failed completely’, says Khawaja Asif, calls Taliban a ‘ragtag’ group</a>&nbsp;It follows recent high-level visits and agreements aimed at bolstering economic and security ties, particularly after Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crisis, when India extended over $4 billion in assistance. Above all, the visit of INS Vikrant reflects a broader effort by New Delhi to reinforce partnerships in its immediate maritime neighbourhood at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges like piracy, unregulated fishing, terrorism concerns in the Indian Ocean.

The visit of INS Vikrant reflects a broader effort by New Delhi to reinforce partnerships in its immediate maritime neighbourhood at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges like piracy, unregulated fishing, terrorism concerns in the Indian Ocean.

New Delhi: India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, has reached Sri Lanka ahead of an International Fleet Review (IFR) that will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Sri Lankan Navy. The warship, accompanied by the frigate INS Udayagiri, will be taking part in the IFR and was greeted with a ceremonial welcome that showed the strong maritime and defence partnership between the two neighbours. At a reception hosted aboard INS Vikrant by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha, Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, served as chief guest. In his address, the minister described the carrier’s presence as a strong message of shared security and strengthening of friendly relations. Also Read: White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s relative detained by ICE “The participation of INS Vikrant and INS Udayagiri speaks volumes of the significance India places on its longstanding relationship with Sri Lanka,” Dr Jayatissa said. He linked the visit to India’s “MAHASAGAR” (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) vision, which emphasises cooperation, connectivity, and collective maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region. “Sri Lanka is committed to ensuring that the Indian Ocean remains a region of peace, stability, and mutually beneficial engagement,” he added, highlighting decades of joint naval exercises, coordinated patrols, hydrographic surveys, disaster response, and capacity-building initiatives. The minister noted that both countries face common challenges, from piracy and narcotics trafficking to climate-related risks and humanitarian emergencies, making bilateral and regional collaboration “more vital than ever.” Also Read: ‘Like cancer’: Kangana Ranaut slams Mamata over SIR, says nation wants removal of infiltrators The International Fleet Review, scheduled for 30 November, will see foreign warships join the Sri Lankan fleet in a grand naval parade off Colombo. Participating nations include Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan, and Russia. The vessels will render a ceremonial salute to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. For India, the deployment of its flagship carrier, commissioned in 2022 after years of indigenous development, carries both symbolic and strategic weight. Also Read: Pak’s efforts to reset ties with Kabul ‘failed completely’, says Khawaja Asif, calls Taliban a ‘ragtag’ group It follows recent high-level visits and agreements aimed at bolstering economic and security ties, particularly after Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crisis, when India extended over $4 billion in assistance. Above all, the visit of INS Vikrant reflects a broader effort by New Delhi to reinforce partnerships in its immediate maritime neighbourhood at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges like piracy, unregulated fishing, terrorism concerns in the Indian Ocean.

The visit of INS Vikrant reflects a broader effort by New Delhi to reinforce partnerships in its immediate maritime neighbourhood at a time of heightened geopolitical challenges like piracy, unregulated fishing, terrorism concerns in the Indian Ocean.

India’s aircraft carrier INS Vikrant reaches Sri Lanka, to take part in International Fleet Review

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