Winter signals in Jammu and Kashmir in India with high temperatures hitting shivering lows. Jammu and Kashmir's capital, Srinagar, recorded its coldest night of the season with Gulmarg and Pagalgam recording the lowest temperatures.

Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar records coldest night of the season; Gulmarg & Pahalgam record low temp

Fresh efforts are underway in the rescue mission to evacuate the 41 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in India's Uttarakhand. Our latest report looks at the multi-pronged strategy being pursued to save them from this harrowing ordeal.

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The India-Australia annual second 2+2 dialogue is scheduled to take place on November 20, 2023. The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is a cornerstone of the relationship between the two countries and an opportunity to progress their work together to shape the type of region.

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In the lead-up to the seventh round of the state elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress unleash their political artillery in the electoral battleground of Rajasthan, setting off a fierce verbal duel.

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Several people are feared to be trapped after a tunnel collapsed in India's Uttarakhand. Part of the tunnel under construction from the Silkyara to Dandalgaon collapsed in Uttarkashi. The District Magistrate and the Superintendent of police of Uttarkashi District along with Uttarakhand's State Disaster Response force and police rescue teams are present at the spot. Rescue operations are currently underway as confirmed by the Chief Minister who also reacted to the incident.

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India’s retail inflation has hit a four-month low, inching closer to the reserve bank of India's coveted 4% target. Retail inflation for the month of October clocked in at 4.87%. This marks a decline from the previous month's 5.02%, aligning with the Reserve Bank of India's objective of bringing inflation firmly within the 4% target range.

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<p>Security forces in India’s northeastern state of Manipur arrested two militants amid the ongoing hunt for two missing teens.</p>

<p>Both militants are linked to the Kuki Revolutionary Army Unification (KRA-U), a hill-based insurgent group of the state. The police say they are suspected to be involved in the alleged abduction of the missing teens, who remain untraceable since Sunday (Nov 5).</p>

<p>Police have detained them and interrogation is underway to determine the whereabouts of Maibam Avinash and Ningthoujam Anthony, aged 16 and 19, respectively.</p>

<p>Furthermore, security forces have also launched a search and combing operation to nab the remaining culprits.</p>

<p>Manipur police gave the details of the situation on X.</p>

<p>“In connection with the missing case of 02 (two) boys on 05.11.2023, Manipur police and security forces arrested two cadres of KRA (U) who are highly suspected to be involved in committing the crime. The arrested persons have been remanded in police custody for further interrogation. Combing operations are being carried out to apprehend the other culprits,” it&nbsp;wrote in a post.</p>

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<p>It is to be noted that the mobile phones of the duo have already been recovered from the Senapati district, located at a distance of around 60 kilometres from the state capital Imphal.</p>

<h2><strong>Mob attacks Sports Utility Vehicle</strong></h2>

<p>In another incident, a mob on Tuesday (Nov 7) attacked a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at Kangchup Chingkhong under the Saitu Gamphazol subdivision in the state’s Senapati district.</p>

<p>The mob allegedly abducted four out of six people travelling in the vehicle; however, one of them managed to escape. Four people, including the one who escaped, still remain untraceable.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/situation-calm-but-tense-in-imphal-day-after-attack-by-mob-on-manipur-rifles-camp-654221"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp</strong></a></p>

<p>Adding to the chaos in the state, armed miscreants resorted to indiscriminate firing in the K Songlung hill range of the Senapati district, and Koutruk and Tairenpokpi villages in the Imphal West district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nine police personnel were injured in the firing and taken to hospital for treatment. Police were later able to bring the situation under control.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Security forces in India’s northeastern state of Manipur arrested two militants amid the ongoing hunt for two missing teens. Both militants are linked to the Kuki Revolutionary Army Unification (KRA-U), a hill-based insurgent group of the state.

Security forces in India’s northeastern state of Manipur arrested two militants amid the ongoing hunt for two missing teens. Both militants are linked to the Kuki Revolutionary Army Unification (KRA-U), a hill-based insurgent group of the state. The police say they are suspected to be involved in the alleged abduction of the missing teens, who remain untraceable since Sunday (Nov 5). Police have detained them and interrogation is underway to determine the whereabouts of Maibam Avinash and Ningthoujam Anthony, aged 16 and 19, respectively. Furthermore, security forces have also launched a search and combing operation to nab the remaining culprits. Manipur police gave the details of the situation on X. “In connection with the missing case of 02 (two) boys on 05.11.2023, Manipur police and security forces arrested two cadres of KRA (U) who are highly suspected to be involved in committing the crime. The arrested persons have been remanded in police custody for further interrogation. Combing operations are being carried out to apprehend the other culprits,” it wrote in a post. Watch: Manipur government revokes daily curfew relaxation from 5 AM to 10 PM × It is to be noted that the mobile phones of the duo have already been recovered from the Senapati district, located at a distance of around 60 kilometres from the state capital Imphal. Mob attacks Sports Utility Vehicle In another incident, a mob on Tuesday (Nov 7) attacked a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) at Kangchup Chingkhong under the Saitu Gamphazol subdivision in the state’s Senapati district. The mob allegedly abducted four out of six people travelling in the vehicle; however, one of them managed to escape. Four people, including the one who escaped, still remain untraceable. Also read: Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp Adding to the chaos in the state, armed miscreants resorted to indiscriminate firing in the K Songlung hill range of the Senapati district, and Koutruk and Tairenpokpi villages in the Imphal West district. Nine police personnel were injured in the firing and taken to hospital for treatment. Police were later able to bring the situation under control. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Police arrest two militants in Manipur following alleged abduction of two teens

In a strategic move to ease financial pressures, Indian ed-tech giant Byju's is in advanced talks to sell its US-based kids' digital reading platform, epic! creations, for approximately $400 million. this comes as part of Byju's plan to streamline its business operations and address financial challenges.

India’s Byju's in talks to sell epic! creations | World Business Watch

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<p>Female candidates were asked to remove their&nbsp;<em>mangalsutras</em>&nbsp;before entering the examination hall during the Karnataka Civil Service Examination.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, the Karnataka Public Service Commission allegedly asked the examinees to remove their ornaments, including earrings, chains, and toe rings, reported India Today. Female examinees were asked to remove their <em>mangalsutras</em>, a holy necklace worn by Hindu women to signify that they were married.</p>

<p>Security guards at the Government Girls' Pre-Graduation College Examination Centre, located next to the City Police Commissioner's office, allowed married women to enter the exam centre only after they removed their <em>mangalsutras</em>, anklets and toe rings, local media outlets reported. However, this wasn't the case at the other centres.</p>

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<p>One of the female candidates, asked to remove her&nbsp;<em>mangalsutra,&nbsp;</em>was furious as the authorities allowed women wearing hijabs (Islamic headscarves) inside the examination hall after checking them.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"In Hindu culture, there's no requirement to remove the <em>mangalsutra</em>. We'll remove it when we have to. I removed my <em>mangalsutra</em> and toe ring and went in. Just like how they checked for hijab and allowed them, they should have also checked us and allowed us inside," she said.</p>

<p>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reacted to the irregularities in the KEA examination conducted in Kalaburagi, ANI reported. He has asked the authorities to investigate the incident.</p>

<p><a href="www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-rashmika-mandannas-viral-deepfake-video-will-leave-you-aghast-amitabh-bachchan-asks-for-legal-action-655694" target="_blank">WATCH | Rashmika Mandanna's viral deepfake video will leave you aghast, Amitabh Bachchan asks for legal action</a></p>

<p>The Karnataka Public Service Commission conducted the Kannada language examination on Sunday, prioritising a fair and impartial exam and preventing irregularities. However, the strict checking was also due to an incident which occurred on October 29.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A candidate who appeared for a recruitment exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority was caught cheating in the competitive exam at the Sharanabasaveshwara University examination centre in Kalaburagi. Authorities arrested the accused, Trimurthy, his brother Ambarish, and three others. Examination supervisor Shilpa Channaveer Chikki has lodged an FIR against Trimurthy, Ambarish, RD Patil (kingpin in PSI recruitment scam), and three others at Ashok Nagar police station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Trimurthy is a resident of Sonna village of Afzalpur. He was wearing a Bluetooth device, and his brother, sitting in a car outside the examination centre was sending him answers via the device. RD Patil was also helping them send the answers.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Female candidates were asked to remove their mangalsutras before entering the examination hall during the Karnataka Civil Service Examination. On Sunday, the Karnataka Public Service Commission allegedly asked the examinees to remove their ornaments, including earrings, chains, and toe rings, reported India Today.

Female candidates were asked to remove their mangalsutras before entering the examination hall during the Karnataka Civil Service Examination. On Sunday, the Karnataka Public Service Commission allegedly asked the examinees to remove their ornaments, including earrings, chains, and toe rings, reported India Today. Female examinees were asked to remove their mangalsutras, a holy necklace worn by Hindu women to signify that they were married. Security guards at the Government Girls' Pre-Graduation College Examination Centre, located next to the City Police Commissioner's office, allowed married women to enter the exam centre only after they removed their mangalsutras, anklets and toe rings, local media outlets reported. However, this wasn't the case at the other centres. ALSO READ | India blocks 22 illegal betting apps and websites amidst political chaos in poll-bound state One of the female candidates, asked to remove her mangalsutra, was furious as the authorities allowed women wearing hijabs (Islamic headscarves) inside the examination hall after checking them. "In Hindu culture, there's no requirement to remove the mangalsutra. We'll remove it when we have to. I removed my mangalsutra and toe ring and went in. Just like how they checked for hijab and allowed them, they should have also checked us and allowed us inside," she said. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reacted to the irregularities in the KEA examination conducted in Kalaburagi, ANI reported. He has asked the authorities to investigate the incident. WATCH | Rashmika Mandanna's viral deepfake video will leave you aghast, Amitabh Bachchan asks for legal action The Karnataka Public Service Commission conducted the Kannada language examination on Sunday, prioritising a fair and impartial exam and preventing irregularities. However, the strict checking was also due to an incident which occurred on October 29. A candidate who appeared for a recruitment exam conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority was caught cheating in the competitive exam at the Sharanabasaveshwara University examination centre in Kalaburagi. Authorities arrested the accused, Trimurthy, his brother Ambarish, and three others. Examination supervisor Shilpa Channaveer Chikki has lodged an FIR against Trimurthy, Ambarish, RD Patil (kingpin in PSI recruitment scam), and three others at Ashok Nagar police station. Trimurthy is a resident of Sonna village of Afzalpur. He was wearing a Bluetooth device, and his brother, sitting in a car outside the examination centre was sending him answers via the device. RD Patil was also helping them send the answers. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Female candidates asked to remove 'mangalsutra' before exam in Karnataka

In India, the five month-long assembly elections have kicked off in two of the five Indian states of Mizoram and Chhattisgarh have begun voting for their new legislators amid some pretty-tight security arrangements.

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Diwali is around the corner and this is just the time when sweet shops get to cater to the enormous demand of gifting sweets. However, there has been a significant improvement in the quality and presentation over the years.

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With winter just around the corner, Delhi has once again been enveloped in a thick layer of smog as the air quality plummeted to 'severe' category. Here are some of the things that you need to know about the situation.

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<p>In a miraculous life-saving operation, Indian doctors successfully managed to remove a sewing needle from the lungs of a seven-year-old.</p>

<p>Interestingly, the operation was performed using a magnet that doctors urgently sourced from Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets.</p>

<p>The boy was admitted to a private hospital after he developed a high fever and coughed up blood, reported Indian Express. When doctors found out that a needle had made its way to the boy’s left lung, he was transferred to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)- Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 1).</p>

<p>Indian Express quoted Dr Vishesh Jain, Additional Professor in the Paediatric Department at AIIMS Delhi, as saying that the needle was stuck very deep in the lungs.</p>

<p>“Conventionally, we remove foreign bodies… through bronchoscopy. The challenge here was that it (the needle) was deeper in the lungs which meant less area available for us to use our instruments…,” he said, adding, “We then came up with the idea of using a magnet, which we procured from Chandni Chowk.”</p>

<p>Had the magnet, 4 mm in width and 1.5 mm in thickness, not been available to the doctors on time, “the boy would have required an open-heart surgery,” said Dr Jain.</p>

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<p>The doctor also explained how traditional methods of surgery would have yielded no results in this special case, which led to a brainstorming session among the surgical team.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“This realisation prompted a brainstorming session where we explored a series of intense discussions among the surgical team, aimed at exploring innovative solutions to safely and effectively extract the needle,” he said.</p>

<p>The team made an instrument using one jaw, to help secure the magnet using thread and a rubber band.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/aiims-delhi-doctors-successfully-operate-on-heart-of-unborn-baby-572230"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;AIIMS Delhi doctors successfully operate on heart of unborn baby</strong></a></p>

<p>“The magnet-tipped instrument was carefully inserted (in windpipe). It seemed almost magical as the needle responded to the magnetic force, smoothly emerging from its concealed location. It was successfully extracted,” Dr Jain added.</p>

<p>It was not identified how the needle ended up getting stuck in the boy’s lungs but Jain said that there have been many such instances where children swallow strange things.</p>

<p>The boy was later discharged from the hospital.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a miraculous life-saving operation, Indian doctors successfully managed to remove a sewing needle from the lungs of a seven-year-old. Interestingly, the operation was performed using a magnet that doctors urgently sourced from Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets.

In a miraculous life-saving operation, Indian doctors successfully managed to remove a sewing needle from the lungs of a seven-year-old. Interestingly, the operation was performed using a magnet that doctors urgently sourced from Chandni Chowk, one of Delhi’s oldest and busiest markets. The boy was admitted to a private hospital after he developed a high fever and coughed up blood, reported Indian Express. When doctors found out that a needle had made its way to the boy’s left lung, he was transferred to All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)- Delhi on Wednesday (Nov 1). Indian Express quoted Dr Vishesh Jain, Additional Professor in the Paediatric Department at AIIMS Delhi, as saying that the needle was stuck very deep in the lungs. “Conventionally, we remove foreign bodies… through bronchoscopy. The challenge here was that it (the needle) was deeper in the lungs which meant less area available for us to use our instruments…,” he said, adding, “We then came up with the idea of using a magnet, which we procured from Chandni Chowk.” Had the magnet, 4 mm in width and 1.5 mm in thickness, not been available to the doctors on time, “the boy would have required an open-heart surgery,” said Dr Jain. Watch: Second malware attack at AIIMS, New Delhi | Cyber attack | India News × The doctor also explained how traditional methods of surgery would have yielded no results in this special case, which led to a brainstorming session among the surgical team. “This realisation prompted a brainstorming session where we explored a series of intense discussions among the surgical team, aimed at exploring innovative solutions to safely and effectively extract the needle,” he said. The team made an instrument using one jaw, to help secure the magnet using thread and a rubber band. Also read: AIIMS Delhi doctors successfully operate on heart of unborn baby “The magnet-tipped instrument was carefully inserted (in windpipe). It seemed almost magical as the needle responded to the magnetic force, smoothly emerging from its concealed location. It was successfully extracted,” Dr Jain added. It was not identified how the needle ended up getting stuck in the boy’s lungs but Jain said that there have been many such instances where children swallow strange things. The boy was later discharged from the hospital. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Doctors successfully remove needle from boy’s lungs by using magnet

<p>A recent global survey has ranked Japan lowest for employees’ well-being while keeping Turkey at the top and India just behind it, in the second spot. The survey was conducted by McKinsey Health Institute, and it assessed employees’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health before arriving at the conclusions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan scored a mere 25 per cent in the poll. Turkey scored highest at 78 per cent, followed by India at 76 per cent and China at 75 per cent, way higher than the global average of 57 per cent.</p>

<p>The poll results were based on inputs received from 30,000 participants from nearly 30 countries.</p>

<h2><strong>Why Japan is at bottom?</strong></h2>

<p>While Japan is known for offering long-term, reliable job opportunities to its workers, sometimes it makes it difficult for them to switch jobs and find better alternatives.</p>

<p>Kopp, a board member of MS&amp;AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying that there was a tendency in Japan to rate themselves low. But he acknowledged, "There are significant issues in Japan with lack of satisfaction in the workplace, with significant levels of stress."</p>

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<p>The majority of the Japanese workforce is employed under short-term contracts, thus making lives miserable for the employees.</p>

<h2><strong>Where does India stand?</strong></h2>

<p>In the study, Indian participants indicated their physical health at 81 per cent, mental health at 79 per cent, and social and spiritual health at 78 per cent.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the report, Indian respondents had the highest burnout symptoms rate at 59 per cent, followed by Saudi Arabia at 36 per cent, Egypt and Chile at 33 per cent each. On the other hand, Cameroonian respondents reported the lowest burnout symptoms rate at 9 per cent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/japan-announces-113-bln-package-to-counter-inflation-woes-654131"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Japan announces $113 bn package to counter inflation woes</strong></a></p>

<p>Factors like emotional or cognitive impairment and burnout play a key role in determining employees’ well-being.</p>

<p>Another common factor found was the lack of energy, with more than a third of respondents in 29 surveyed countries reporting exhaustion.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Burnout on the rise</strong></h2>

<p>Over 50 per cent of workers display signs of burnout, which triples their likelihood of quitting their jobs, the report reveals. Across the 30 countries covered in the study, 22 per cent of workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms at work.</p>

<p>Researchers investigating demographic disparities in burnout found that workers aged 18 to 24, those employed by smaller companies, and non-managerial professionals have higher rates of burnout symptoms.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A recent global survey has ranked Japan lowest for employees’ well-being while keeping Turkey at the top and India just behind it, in the second spot. The survey was conducted by McKinsey Health Institute, and it assessed employees’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health before arriving at the conclusions.

A recent global survey has ranked Japan lowest for employees’ well-being while keeping Turkey at the top and India just behind it, in the second spot. The survey was conducted by McKinsey Health Institute, and it assessed employees’ physical, mental, social and spiritual health before arriving at the conclusions. Japan scored a mere 25 per cent in the poll. Turkey scored highest at 78 per cent, followed by India at 76 per cent and China at 75 per cent, way higher than the global average of 57 per cent. The poll results were based on inputs received from 30,000 participants from nearly 30 countries. Why Japan is at bottom? While Japan is known for offering long-term, reliable job opportunities to its workers, sometimes it makes it difficult for them to switch jobs and find better alternatives. Kopp, a board member of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying that there was a tendency in Japan to rate themselves low. But he acknowledged, "There are significant issues in Japan with lack of satisfaction in the workplace, with significant levels of stress." Watch: Japan Mobility Show 2023: EVs, personal mobility take centre stage at auto show × The majority of the Japanese workforce is employed under short-term contracts, thus making lives miserable for the employees. Where does India stand? In the study, Indian participants indicated their physical health at 81 per cent, mental health at 79 per cent, and social and spiritual health at 78 per cent. According to the report, Indian respondents had the highest burnout symptoms rate at 59 per cent, followed by Saudi Arabia at 36 per cent, Egypt and Chile at 33 per cent each. On the other hand, Cameroonian respondents reported the lowest burnout symptoms rate at 9 per cent. Also read: Japan announces $113 bn package to counter inflation woes Factors like emotional or cognitive impairment and burnout play a key role in determining employees’ well-being. Another common factor found was the lack of energy, with more than a third of respondents in 29 surveyed countries reporting exhaustion. Burnout on the rise Over 50 per cent of workers display signs of burnout, which triples their likelihood of quitting their jobs, the report reveals. Across the 30 countries covered in the study, 22 per cent of workers reported experiencing burnout symptoms at work. Researchers investigating demographic disparities in burnout found that workers aged 18 to 24, those employed by smaller companies, and non-managerial professionals have higher rates of burnout symptoms. (With inputs from agencies)

Survey ranks Japan lowest in employee well-being, India second at top in McKinsey survey

The King of Bhutan arrived in India for a 7-day official visit. The Bhutanese King was received by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati.

Bhutan King Wangchuck welcomed by Assam CM on a 7-day official visit to India

The air quality in the national capital took a nosedive on Friday morning, slipping into the 'Very Poor' category as the Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 600, up from 302 recorded on Sunday afternoon, according to data provided by SAFAR-India.

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Filmmaker lay bleeding on Delhi road for 30 minutes as people watched. Friend claims his life could have been saved if he received help from passersby. He alleged that no one offered to help the 30-year-old and he was left bleeding on the side of the road for over 20 minutes while people gathered around him to click pictures. His mobile phone and go-pro camera were also stolen.

Gravitas: Delhi tragedy: Road crash victim succumbs to injuries, robbed

The Indian state of Manipur is again witnessing fresh bouts of violence in the state's capital city of Imphal. A crowd attempted to encircle a police station and demanded weapons.

Manipur government revokes daily curfew relaxation from 5 AM to 10 PM

The sources claim that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has been summoned under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and that the agency would record his statement after he appears before the case's investigating officer in Delhi.

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