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At least 70,000 tents have been destroyed in the past couple of days after rain in Gaza.

Gunmen attacked a police convoy on its way to an illegal gold mining operation in Pakistan's northwestern region on Wednesday, killing eight officers, officials said. A senior administrative official in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Kohat district told AFP eight police personnel were killed and 13 others were injured. A second security official in Peshawar confirmed the toll of eight officers killed.

Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material on TikTok, following a complaint filed by anti-disinformation group Maldita.es. A prosecutor has been appointed to investigate possible offences involving the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material and the corruption of minors on the social media platform, Spain's public prosecutor's office said in a statement.

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A Pakistani court in Lahore has indicted eight suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar—the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—in a high-profile gang rape and kidnapping case

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets remained largely deserted ahead of the arrival of Storm Charles after the government told people to stay at home as heavy rain and rough seas were expected to batter the Portuguese coast, with wind gusts of up to 140 kph (85 mph).

Turkey’s banking regulator chief, Sahap Kavcioglu, asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to accept his resignation, as a fund-scandal investigation increasingly targets top regulators and financial officials.

The Ghaziabad district administration directed schools to operate in hybrid mode till Class 5, wherever possible, under the GRAP-3 measures in place curb rising air pollution.

Four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed while the train was departing from Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening. No passengers were injured in the incident, railway officials said.

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹62,370 crore subsidy budget for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026-27 Rabi season, an increase of 64.3% over the ₹37,952 crore earmarked for the previous season, citing trends in the international prices of fertilisers and inputs
 

The Centre approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at ₹2,390 crore, paving the way for direct Delhi Metro connectivity to Noida and Greater Noida West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged developed countries to assume greater responsibility for climate finance and emissions reductions during the opening of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Türkiye

The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain.

The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Friday -- will apply to keepers with 50 or more poultry birds.

Those who sell or give away eggs or poultry products must also comply.

The move follows officials confirming four bird flu cases in domestic poultry in Britain between September 30 and an updated November 6 assessment.

Poland deployed extra police in the capital Warsaw as thousands of far-right supporters, expected to include many from across Europe, gathered for an annual march on Wednesday ​against a backdrop of political tension over a mass shooting in Krakow

Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk at Joe Biden outside Trinity College in Dublin as he attended a ceremony where his son Hunter received a gold medal. Chants of "blood on your hands" and clashes with police led to at least two arrests. Read the full story here

Brazil's President Lula da Silva said that with war and inflation already straining the world, tackling tomorrow’s climate crisis has become even harder, and that the planet’s fate cannot be left hostage to power struggles between nations. READ MORE

Russia on Wednesday said it was banning entry to two French lawmakers and two French journalists in response to the expulsion of a pro-Kremlin TV commentator by France this year. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said lawmakers Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte would be banned, along with journalists Paul Gogo and Ariane Chemin. She said this was for the alleged "harassment" of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France who was described as an "agent of influence" by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and expelled.

Germany says Ukraine war must end before talks with Russia on European security

Joon H Kim, a former acting US attorney for Manhattan and prominent corporate lawyer, has been appointed by Nvidia's independent board directors to lead an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's reported relationship with Chinese business executive Alice Huang. READ MORE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday in Dublin after their meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The US envoys are going to Moscow following two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on the Ukraine-Russia war. "We are meeting them tomorrow in Dublin," Zelensky said on social media, adding that “Ukraine's priority is to end the war as quickly as possible.”

US envoy and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Moscow to hold face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, as the Trump administration steps up efforts to end the nearly five-year Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to Fox News, Kushner announced the planned visit after discussions on Wednesday, saying that the US envoys saw potential opportunities to make progress on unresolved issues in the negotiations. "Steve and I are going to travel to Moscow tomorrow to meet with President Putin, to go over what was discussed today and try to make more progress on some of the issues that we discussed, because we see some openings and some opportunities there," Kushner said.

All three Indian seafarers alongwith the entire crew aboard a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker, NCC FAJR, are safe after the vessel was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. In a post on X, Sonowal said that the tanker was carrying three Indian seafarers when it was involved in a possible attack on November 11.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a major road accident in Bulgaria that killed atleast 12 people and left 48 others injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Bulgaria. Extend heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Pray for the swift recovery of the injured."

At least 300 schools across Italy received bomb threat messages on Wednesday, prompting immediate evacuations, according to the education minister. READ MORE

Japan, known for its advanced railway technology and high-speed trains, has placed its first order for electronic train propulsion systems manufactured in India. The deal marks a significant step for India's railway engineering sector and its ambition to become a major exporter of railway technology. READ MORE

An Argentine man was arrested for allegedly attempting to gain entry to a Pope Leo event using fake Vatican credentials. A search of the home of Tomas Natenzon, 25, uncovered a 9mm firearm, 65 rounds of ammunition, trunked two-way communication systems, rugged laptops, a police patch and body cameras.

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Japan, widely recognised for its advanced railway technology and high-speed train networks, has placed its first order for India's indigenously developed electronic train propulsion systems. The development marks a significant breakthrough for India's railway engineering sector and strengthens its ambitions to emerge as a major exporter of railway technology. Accounting for nearly 40% of a train's total value, propulsion systems represent a high-value addition to India's railway exports. The country has already supplied railway components to markets such as Germany, France, Switzerland and the US.

Taking these ambitions a step further, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has set an ambitious target of exporting complete Made-in-India Vande Bharat trains by 2029–30. The development signals India's growing capabilities in railway manufacturing and its ambition to establish itself as a global player in the high-speed rail sector.

Spanish workers launched a general strike on Wednesday, staging picket-line protests despite stormy weather to voice their anger over the country's worsening housing affordability crisis, just weeks ahead of a snap general election. The strike marks the first in 14 years to receive joint backing from Spain's two largest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, alongside other labour organisations and tenants' associations. The groups are protesting soaring rents and a growing number of evictions.

"We won't stop until we transform this country's housing model from top to bottom so ​that houses are for living instead of being at the service of the rentier minority," said Alicia del Rio, spokesperson for the Madrid Tenants' Union, as the strike got underway at midnight.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Manila this week to attend the ASEAN summit, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. He will join several world leaders at the gathering, including US President Donald Trump. China and the Philippines have long been embroiled in disputes over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea, with tensions between the two countries escalating through diplomatic exchanges ahead of the summit.

In October, Beijing accused Manila of creating multiple obstacles to China's participation in an ASEAN meeting hosted by the Philippines, a charge firmly rejected by the country's defence chief. China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, also called on the Philippines to rein in politicians who had repeatedly "smeared" Beijing and crossed what he described as China's ‘red lines’.

Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava, accused of posing as a covert CIA operative to take control of a $350 million oil company, was a paid FBI informant who shared information with the CIA, according to court documents cited by The Times.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the Diwali celebrations amid criticism over pollution, saying people who burst crackers should not be blamed while those who "polluted the entire system" go unquestioned.

He was speaking at an appointment letter distribution programme where he handed over letters to 1,146 newly recruited junior assistants. He also disbursed ₹215 crore in aid to 4,300 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.

"You celebrated Diwali and several people are saying that it caused pollution. I said, 'Don't worry; pollution would be mitigated as well'. Nobody says anything to those who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. But if the public burst crackers one day, it created pollution. If pollution happened, it would be mitigated as well. No problem. It is good that people celebrated Diwali with 'dhoom-dhadaka' and burst crackers. We decided not to impose any prohibitions. I, too, was in the middle of fireworks in Ayodhya. When someone celebrates a festival, people speak up about pollution, but not when someone does anything wrong."

Anthropic's proposed stock market listing could create enormous wealth for its seven co-founders. But ordinary investors buying shares in the artificial intelligence company may have far less influence over its decisions than they expect.

The company's latest US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing outlines an unusual governance structure. A special share held by a company controlled by the founders will carry 50.1% of general voting power, while a separate trust will have the authority to appoint a majority of the board. The arrangement means Anthropic could enter public markets with a clear separation between financial ownership and corporate control.

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Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has revealed for the first time that she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery in 2010. In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, she has detailed her health struggles, treatment abroad and the support she received from her children, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

Gandhi wrote that she had experienced occasional asthma and allergies but had no major health problems until 2010. Recalling the second term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, she said stress and her growing involvement in politics had contributed to frequent stomach disorders.

"My doctors pointed out that stress is one of the main causes of stomach disorders, and, sure enough, these became frequent and worsened as I grew older and got drawn into politics myself," she wrote.

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A 41-year-old US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday following a joint investigation involving British police, the US military and American law enforcement agencies.

The arrest is the latest espionage-related case in Britain, a close ally of Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia for more than four years.

London's Metropolitan Police said the American soldier was detained near Gloucester on suspicion of violating national security laws. He remains in custody at a London police station.

"This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities," said Vicki Evans, the police force's Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing.

A hijack alert involving an Air India flight bound for Mumbai triggered a security scare at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning, prompting security personnel to rush to the spot. The pilot of flight AI 772, an Airbus A320neo, sent a hijack message to Air Traffic Control (ATC) shortly before take-off on Wednesday morning. Following the alert, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for security checks. According to reports, a message related to a hijack was possibly found written on a mirror inside the aircraft's washroom. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the report.

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World leaders will take the stage at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday but some prominent names are missing from this year's annual UN climate summit even as global warming intensifies.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is coming to Antalya, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are skipping the event.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are also absent from the most recent list.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was reportedly alerted to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence agent. The warning came before the Commerce Department cleared several Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia’s advanced processors, despite the potential national security concerns surrounding the relationship. 

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At least three people were killed, and three others were wounded after an SUV rammed into a group of street vendors and pedestrians in Los Angeles, the officials said on Tuesday night (Nov 10). The incident happened near a Metro entrance in the North Hollywood neighbourhood at around 5:55 pm when the vehicle hit at least five people.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was reportedly moved out of his home in the DC area to a military base following Iranian threats against his life. The move comes amid growing concerns within the US government over Iranian plots targeting current and former American officials. Meanwhile, reports earlier suggested that US military evacuated its aircraft from a Royal Air Force base in England on Monday (Nov 9) due to an Iranian threat.

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A city bus plowed into more than 30 vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in Seongnam, south of Seoul, during Wednesday morning rush hour, leaving 57 people injured, officials said. The bus, driven by a man in his 60s, struck four other buses, a cargo truck and 27 passenger vehicles before crashing into a traffic barrier and coming to a halt in the city's Bundang Ward at around 7:34 am. The collision reportedly stretched over a distance of approximately 100 to 150 meters.

Indonesian police detained more than 150 people following overnight clashes between protesters and security forces in Yogyakarta, a city southeast of the capital, a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The violence erupted after demonstrations were held across several Indonesian cities on Tuesday over the government's handling of the economy, its response to devastating wildfires and stagnant wages. Police said around 100 people gathered near Yogyakarta's parliament building at approximately 8 pm, where they threw firecrackers, rocks and Molotov cocktails towards the building, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

At least 70,000 tents have been destroyed in the past couple of days after rain in Gaza.

Gunmen attacked a police convoy on its way to an illegal gold mining operation in Pakistan's northwestern region on Wednesday, killing eight officers, officials said. A senior administrative official in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Kohat district told AFP eight police personnel were killed and 13 others were injured. A second security official in Peshawar confirmed the toll of eight officers killed.

Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material on TikTok, following a complaint filed by anti-disinformation group Maldita.es. A prosecutor has been appointed to investigate possible offences involving the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material and the corruption of minors on the social media platform, Spain's public prosecutor's office said in a statement.

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A Pakistani court in Lahore has indicted eight suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar—the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—in a high-profile gang rape and kidnapping case

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets remained largely deserted ahead of the arrival of Storm Charles after the government told people to stay at home as heavy rain and rough seas were expected to batter the Portuguese coast, with wind gusts of up to 140 kph (85 mph).

Turkey’s banking regulator chief, Sahap Kavcioglu, asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to accept his resignation, as a fund-scandal investigation increasingly targets top regulators and financial officials.

The Ghaziabad district administration directed schools to operate in hybrid mode till Class 5, wherever possible, under the GRAP-3 measures in place curb rising air pollution.

Four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed while the train was departing from Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening. No passengers were injured in the incident, railway officials said.

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹62,370 crore subsidy budget for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026-27 Rabi season, an increase of 64.3% over the ₹37,952 crore earmarked for the previous season, citing trends in the international prices of fertilisers and inputs
 

The Centre approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at ₹2,390 crore, paving the way for direct Delhi Metro connectivity to Noida and Greater Noida West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged developed countries to assume greater responsibility for climate finance and emissions reductions during the opening of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Türkiye

The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain.

The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Friday -- will apply to keepers with 50 or more poultry birds.

Those who sell or give away eggs or poultry products must also comply.

The move follows officials confirming four bird flu cases in domestic poultry in Britain between September 30 and an updated November 6 assessment.

Poland deployed extra police in the capital Warsaw as thousands of far-right supporters, expected to include many from across Europe, gathered for an annual march on Wednesday ​against a backdrop of political tension over a mass shooting in Krakow

Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk at Joe Biden outside Trinity College in Dublin as he attended a ceremony where his son Hunter received a gold medal. Chants of "blood on your hands" and clashes with police led to at least two arrests. Read the full story here

Brazil's President Lula da Silva said that with war and inflation already straining the world, tackling tomorrow’s climate crisis has become even harder, and that the planet’s fate cannot be left hostage to power struggles between nations. READ MORE

Russia on Wednesday said it was banning entry to two French lawmakers and two French journalists in response to the expulsion of a pro-Kremlin TV commentator by France this year. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said lawmakers Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte would be banned, along with journalists Paul Gogo and Ariane Chemin. She said this was for the alleged "harassment" of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France who was described as an "agent of influence" by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and expelled.

Germany says Ukraine war must end before talks with Russia on European security

Joon H Kim, a former acting US attorney for Manhattan and prominent corporate lawyer, has been appointed by Nvidia's independent board directors to lead an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's reported relationship with Chinese business executive Alice Huang. READ MORE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday in Dublin after their meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The US envoys are going to Moscow following two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on the Ukraine-Russia war. "We are meeting them tomorrow in Dublin," Zelensky said on social media, adding that “Ukraine's priority is to end the war as quickly as possible.”

US envoy and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Moscow to hold face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, as the Trump administration steps up efforts to end the nearly five-year Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to Fox News, Kushner announced the planned visit after discussions on Wednesday, saying that the US envoys saw potential opportunities to make progress on unresolved issues in the negotiations. "Steve and I are going to travel to Moscow tomorrow to meet with President Putin, to go over what was discussed today and try to make more progress on some of the issues that we discussed, because we see some openings and some opportunities there," Kushner said.

All three Indian seafarers alongwith the entire crew aboard a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker, NCC FAJR, are safe after the vessel was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. In a post on X, Sonowal said that the tanker was carrying three Indian seafarers when it was involved in a possible attack on November 11.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a major road accident in Bulgaria that killed atleast 12 people and left 48 others injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Bulgaria. Extend heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Pray for the swift recovery of the injured."

At least 300 schools across Italy received bomb threat messages on Wednesday, prompting immediate evacuations, according to the education minister. READ MORE

Japan, known for its advanced railway technology and high-speed trains, has placed its first order for electronic train propulsion systems manufactured in India. The deal marks a significant step for India's railway engineering sector and its ambition to become a major exporter of railway technology. READ MORE

An Argentine man was arrested for allegedly attempting to gain entry to a Pope Leo event using fake Vatican credentials. A search of the home of Tomas Natenzon, 25, uncovered a 9mm firearm, 65 rounds of ammunition, trunked two-way communication systems, rugged laptops, a police patch and body cameras.

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Japan, widely recognised for its advanced railway technology and high-speed train networks, has placed its first order for India's indigenously developed electronic train propulsion systems. The development marks a significant breakthrough for India's railway engineering sector and strengthens its ambitions to emerge as a major exporter of railway technology. Accounting for nearly 40% of a train's total value, propulsion systems represent a high-value addition to India's railway exports. The country has already supplied railway components to markets such as Germany, France, Switzerland and the US.

Taking these ambitions a step further, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has set an ambitious target of exporting complete Made-in-India Vande Bharat trains by 2029–30. The development signals India's growing capabilities in railway manufacturing and its ambition to establish itself as a global player in the high-speed rail sector.

Spanish workers launched a general strike on Wednesday, staging picket-line protests despite stormy weather to voice their anger over the country's worsening housing affordability crisis, just weeks ahead of a snap general election. The strike marks the first in 14 years to receive joint backing from Spain's two largest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, alongside other labour organisations and tenants' associations. The groups are protesting soaring rents and a growing number of evictions.

"We won't stop until we transform this country's housing model from top to bottom so ​that houses are for living instead of being at the service of the rentier minority," said Alicia del Rio, spokesperson for the Madrid Tenants' Union, as the strike got underway at midnight.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Manila this week to attend the ASEAN summit, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. He will join several world leaders at the gathering, including US President Donald Trump. China and the Philippines have long been embroiled in disputes over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea, with tensions between the two countries escalating through diplomatic exchanges ahead of the summit.

In October, Beijing accused Manila of creating multiple obstacles to China's participation in an ASEAN meeting hosted by the Philippines, a charge firmly rejected by the country's defence chief. China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, also called on the Philippines to rein in politicians who had repeatedly "smeared" Beijing and crossed what he described as China's ‘red lines’.

Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava, accused of posing as a covert CIA operative to take control of a $350 million oil company, was a paid FBI informant who shared information with the CIA, according to court documents cited by The Times.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the Diwali celebrations amid criticism over pollution, saying people who burst crackers should not be blamed while those who "polluted the entire system" go unquestioned.

He was speaking at an appointment letter distribution programme where he handed over letters to 1,146 newly recruited junior assistants. He also disbursed ₹215 crore in aid to 4,300 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.

"You celebrated Diwali and several people are saying that it caused pollution. I said, 'Don't worry; pollution would be mitigated as well'. Nobody says anything to those who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. But if the public burst crackers one day, it created pollution. If pollution happened, it would be mitigated as well. No problem. It is good that people celebrated Diwali with 'dhoom-dhadaka' and burst crackers. We decided not to impose any prohibitions. I, too, was in the middle of fireworks in Ayodhya. When someone celebrates a festival, people speak up about pollution, but not when someone does anything wrong."

Anthropic's proposed stock market listing could create enormous wealth for its seven co-founders. But ordinary investors buying shares in the artificial intelligence company may have far less influence over its decisions than they expect.

The company's latest US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing outlines an unusual governance structure. A special share held by a company controlled by the founders will carry 50.1% of general voting power, while a separate trust will have the authority to appoint a majority of the board. The arrangement means Anthropic could enter public markets with a clear separation between financial ownership and corporate control.

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Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has revealed for the first time that she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery in 2010. In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, she has detailed her health struggles, treatment abroad and the support she received from her children, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

Gandhi wrote that she had experienced occasional asthma and allergies but had no major health problems until 2010. Recalling the second term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, she said stress and her growing involvement in politics had contributed to frequent stomach disorders.

"My doctors pointed out that stress is one of the main causes of stomach disorders, and, sure enough, these became frequent and worsened as I grew older and got drawn into politics myself," she wrote.

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A 41-year-old US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday following a joint investigation involving British police, the US military and American law enforcement agencies.

The arrest is the latest espionage-related case in Britain, a close ally of Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia for more than four years.

London's Metropolitan Police said the American soldier was detained near Gloucester on suspicion of violating national security laws. He remains in custody at a London police station.

"This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities," said Vicki Evans, the police force's Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing.

A hijack alert involving an Air India flight bound for Mumbai triggered a security scare at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning, prompting security personnel to rush to the spot. The pilot of flight AI 772, an Airbus A320neo, sent a hijack message to Air Traffic Control (ATC) shortly before take-off on Wednesday morning. Following the alert, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for security checks. According to reports, a message related to a hijack was possibly found written on a mirror inside the aircraft's washroom. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the report.

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World leaders will take the stage at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday but some prominent names are missing from this year's annual UN climate summit even as global warming intensifies.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is coming to Antalya, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are skipping the event.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are also absent from the most recent list.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was reportedly alerted to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence agent. The warning came before the Commerce Department cleared several Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia’s advanced processors, despite the potential national security concerns surrounding the relationship. 

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At least three people were killed, and three others were wounded after an SUV rammed into a group of street vendors and pedestrians in Los Angeles, the officials said on Tuesday night (Nov 10). The incident happened near a Metro entrance in the North Hollywood neighbourhood at around 5:55 pm when the vehicle hit at least five people.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was reportedly moved out of his home in the DC area to a military base following Iranian threats against his life. The move comes amid growing concerns within the US government over Iranian plots targeting current and former American officials. Meanwhile, reports earlier suggested that US military evacuated its aircraft from a Royal Air Force base in England on Monday (Nov 9) due to an Iranian threat.

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A city bus plowed into more than 30 vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in Seongnam, south of Seoul, during Wednesday morning rush hour, leaving 57 people injured, officials said. The bus, driven by a man in his 60s, struck four other buses, a cargo truck and 27 passenger vehicles before crashing into a traffic barrier and coming to a halt in the city's Bundang Ward at around 7:34 am. The collision reportedly stretched over a distance of approximately 100 to 150 meters.

Indonesian police detained more than 150 people following overnight clashes between protesters and security forces in Yogyakarta, a city southeast of the capital, a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The violence erupted after demonstrations were held across several Indonesian cities on Tuesday over the government's handling of the economy, its response to devastating wildfires and stagnant wages. Police said around 100 people gathered near Yogyakarta's parliament building at approximately 8 pm, where they threw firecrackers, rocks and Molotov cocktails towards the building, according to a statement released on Wednesday.

At least 70,000 tents have been destroyed in the past couple of days after rain in Gaza.

Gunmen attacked a police convoy on its way to an illegal gold mining operation in Pakistan's northwestern region on Wednesday, killing eight officers, officials said. A senior administrative official in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province's Kohat district told AFP eight police personnel were killed and 13 others were injured. A second security official in Peshawar confirmed the toll of eight officers killed.

Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material on TikTok, following a complaint filed by anti-disinformation group Maldita.es. A prosecutor has been appointed to investigate possible offences involving the production and distribution of child sexual abuse material and the corruption of minors on the social media platform, Spain's public prosecutor's office said in a statement.

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A Pakistani court in Lahore has indicted eight suspects, including Muhammad Raza Dar—the grandson of Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar—in a high-profile gang rape and kidnapping case

Portugal closed all schools and shuttered non-essential public services on Wednesday as a major Atlantic storm headed for the country's mainland. Streets remained largely deserted ahead of the arrival of Storm Charles after the government told people to stay at home as heavy rain and rough seas were expected to batter the Portuguese coast, with wind gusts of up to 140 kph (85 mph).

Turkey’s banking regulator chief, Sahap Kavcioglu, asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to accept his resignation, as a fund-scandal investigation increasingly targets top regulators and financial officials.

The Ghaziabad district administration directed schools to operate in hybrid mode till Class 5, wherever possible, under the GRAP-3 measures in place curb rising air pollution.

Four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed while the train was departing from Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday evening. No passengers were injured in the incident, railway officials said.

The Union Cabinet approved a ₹62,370 crore subsidy budget for phosphatic and potassic (P&K) fertilisers for the 2026-27 Rabi season, an increase of 64.3% over the ₹37,952 crore earmarked for the previous season, citing trends in the international prices of fertilisers and inputs
 

The Centre approved an 8.449-km extension of the Noida Metro’s Aqua Line at ₹2,390 crore, paving the way for direct Delhi Metro connectivity to Noida and Greater Noida West

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan urged developed countries to assume greater responsibility for climate finance and emissions reductions during the opening of the COP31 Leaders' Summit in Antalya, Türkiye

The UK government ordered Wednesday all large poultry flocks in England to be kept inside due to "increased risk" from escalating avian influenza cases, as wild birds migrate to Britain.

The mandatory order -- aimed at protecting poultry and other captive birds, and which takes effect Friday -- will apply to keepers with 50 or more poultry birds.

Those who sell or give away eggs or poultry products must also comply.

The move follows officials confirming four bird flu cases in domestic poultry in Britain between September 30 and an updated November 6 assessment.

Poland deployed extra police in the capital Warsaw as thousands of far-right supporters, expected to include many from across Europe, gathered for an annual march on Wednesday ​against a backdrop of political tension over a mass shooting in Krakow

Pro-Palestinian protesters threw milk at Joe Biden outside Trinity College in Dublin as he attended a ceremony where his son Hunter received a gold medal. Chants of "blood on your hands" and clashes with police led to at least two arrests. Read the full story here

Brazil's President Lula da Silva said that with war and inflation already straining the world, tackling tomorrow’s climate crisis has become even harder, and that the planet’s fate cannot be left hostage to power struggles between nations. READ MORE

Russia on Wednesday said it was banning entry to two French lawmakers and two French journalists in response to the expulsion of a pro-Kremlin TV commentator by France this year. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said lawmakers Sacha Houlie and Arthur Delaporte would be banned, along with journalists Paul Gogo and Ariane Chemin. She said this was for the alleged "harassment" of Xenia Fedorova, former head of RT France who was described as an "agent of influence" by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and expelled.

Germany says Ukraine war must end before talks with Russia on European security

Joon H Kim, a former acting US attorney for Manhattan and prominent corporate lawyer, has been appointed by Nvidia's independent board directors to lead an internal investigation into CEO Jensen Huang's reported relationship with Chinese business executive Alice Huang. READ MORE

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he will meet US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Thursday in Dublin after their meeting with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

The US envoys are going to Moscow following two days of talks in Abu Dhabi on the Ukraine-Russia war. "We are meeting them tomorrow in Dublin," Zelensky said on social media, adding that “Ukraine's priority is to end the war as quickly as possible.”

US envoy and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff are set to travel to Moscow to hold face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, followed by a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Dublin, as the Trump administration steps up efforts to end the nearly five-year Russia-Ukraine conflict. According to Fox News, Kushner announced the planned visit after discussions on Wednesday, saying that the US envoys saw potential opportunities to make progress on unresolved issues in the negotiations. "Steve and I are going to travel to Moscow tomorrow to meet with President Putin, to go over what was discussed today and try to make more progress on some of the issues that we discussed, because we see some openings and some opportunities there," Kushner said.

All three Indian seafarers alongwith the entire crew aboard a Saudi Arabia-flagged oil tanker, NCC FAJR, are safe after the vessel was involved in a possible attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said. In a post on X, Sonowal said that the tanker was carrying three Indian seafarers when it was involved in a possible attack on November 11.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday expressed condolences over the loss of lives in a major road accident in Bulgaria that killed atleast 12 people and left 48 others injured. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic road accident in Bulgaria. Extend heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Pray for the swift recovery of the injured."

At least 300 schools across Italy received bomb threat messages on Wednesday, prompting immediate evacuations, according to the education minister. READ MORE

Japan, known for its advanced railway technology and high-speed trains, has placed its first order for electronic train propulsion systems manufactured in India. The deal marks a significant step for India's railway engineering sector and its ambition to become a major exporter of railway technology. READ MORE

An Argentine man was arrested for allegedly attempting to gain entry to a Pope Leo event using fake Vatican credentials. A search of the home of Tomas Natenzon, 25, uncovered a 9mm firearm, 65 rounds of ammunition, trunked two-way communication systems, rugged laptops, a police patch and body cameras.

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Japan, widely recognised for its advanced railway technology and high-speed train networks, has placed its first order for India's indigenously developed electronic train propulsion systems. The development marks a significant breakthrough for India's railway engineering sector and strengthens its ambitions to emerge as a major exporter of railway technology. Accounting for nearly 40% of a train's total value, propulsion systems represent a high-value addition to India's railway exports. The country has already supplied railway components to markets such as Germany, France, Switzerland and the US.

Taking these ambitions a step further, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has set an ambitious target of exporting complete Made-in-India Vande Bharat trains by 2029–30. The development signals India's growing capabilities in railway manufacturing and its ambition to establish itself as a global player in the high-speed rail sector.

Spanish workers launched a general strike on Wednesday, staging picket-line protests despite stormy weather to voice their anger over the country's worsening housing affordability crisis, just weeks ahead of a snap general election. The strike marks the first in 14 years to receive joint backing from Spain's two largest trade unions, UGT and CCOO, alongside other labour organisations and tenants' associations. The groups are protesting soaring rents and a growing number of evictions.

"We won't stop until we transform this country's housing model from top to bottom so ​that houses are for living instead of being at the service of the rentier minority," said Alicia del Rio, spokesperson for the Madrid Tenants' Union, as the strike got underway at midnight.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to visit Manila this week to attend the ASEAN summit, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. He will join several world leaders at the gathering, including US President Donald Trump. China and the Philippines have long been embroiled in disputes over competing territorial claims in the South China Sea, with tensions between the two countries escalating through diplomatic exchanges ahead of the summit.

In October, Beijing accused Manila of creating multiple obstacles to China's participation in an ASEAN meeting hosted by the Philippines, a charge firmly rejected by the country's defence chief. China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, also called on the Philippines to rein in politicians who had repeatedly "smeared" Beijing and crossed what he described as China's ‘red lines’.

Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava, accused of posing as a covert CIA operative to take control of a $350 million oil company, was a paid FBI informant who shared information with the CIA, according to court documents cited by The Times.

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday defended the Diwali celebrations amid criticism over pollution, saying people who burst crackers should not be blamed while those who "polluted the entire system" go unquestioned.

He was speaking at an appointment letter distribution programme where he handed over letters to 1,146 newly recruited junior assistants. He also disbursed ₹215 crore in aid to 4,300 beneficiaries under the Mukhyamantri Kisan Durghatna Kalyan Yojana.

"You celebrated Diwali and several people are saying that it caused pollution. I said, 'Don't worry; pollution would be mitigated as well'. Nobody says anything to those who polluted the entire system with their corrupt misdeeds. But if the public burst crackers one day, it created pollution. If pollution happened, it would be mitigated as well. No problem. It is good that people celebrated Diwali with 'dhoom-dhadaka' and burst crackers. We decided not to impose any prohibitions. I, too, was in the middle of fireworks in Ayodhya. When someone celebrates a festival, people speak up about pollution, but not when someone does anything wrong."

Anthropic's proposed stock market listing could create enormous wealth for its seven co-founders. But ordinary investors buying shares in the artificial intelligence company may have far less influence over its decisions than they expect.

The company's latest US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing outlines an unusual governance structure. A special share held by a company controlled by the founders will carry 50.1% of general voting power, while a separate trust will have the authority to appoint a majority of the board. The arrangement means Anthropic could enter public markets with a clear separation between financial ownership and corporate control.

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Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has revealed for the first time that she was diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery in 2010. In her memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, she has detailed her health struggles, treatment abroad and the support she received from her children, Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi.

Gandhi wrote that she had experienced occasional asthma and allergies but had no major health problems until 2010. Recalling the second term of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, she said stress and her growing involvement in politics had contributed to frequent stomach disorders.

"My doctors pointed out that stress is one of the main causes of stomach disorders, and, sure enough, these became frequent and worsened as I grew older and got drawn into politics myself," she wrote.

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A 41-year-old US Army soldier suspected of spying for Russia was arrested in Britain on Tuesday following a joint investigation involving British police, the US military and American law enforcement agencies.

The arrest is the latest espionage-related case in Britain, a close ally of Ukraine, which has been at war with Russia for more than four years.

London's Metropolitan Police said the American soldier was detained near Gloucester on suspicion of violating national security laws. He remains in custody at a London police station.

"This significant arrest and investigation is a result of close collaboration between UK and US authorities," said Vicki Evans, the police force's Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing.

A hijack alert involving an Air India flight bound for Mumbai triggered a security scare at Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning, prompting security personnel to rush to the spot. The pilot of flight AI 772, an Airbus A320neo, sent a hijack message to Air Traffic Control (ATC) shortly before take-off on Wednesday morning. Following the alert, the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for security checks. According to reports, a message related to a hijack was possibly found written on a mirror inside the aircraft's washroom. However, authorities have not yet confirmed the report.

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World leaders will take the stage at COP31 in Turkey on Wednesday but some prominent names are missing from this year's annual UN climate summit even as global warming intensifies.

European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen is coming to Antalya, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni are skipping the event.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi are also absent from the most recent list.

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was reportedly alerted to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s ties to a woman suspected of being a Chinese intelligence agent. The warning came before the Commerce Department cleared several Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia’s advanced processors, despite the potential national security concerns surrounding the relationship. 

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At least three people were killed, and three others were wounded after an SUV rammed into a group of street vendors and pedestrians in Los Angeles, the officials said on Tuesday night (Nov 10). The incident happened near a Metro entrance in the North Hollywood neighbourhood at around 5:55 pm when the vehicle hit at least five people.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was reportedly moved out of his home in the DC area to a military base following Iranian threats against his life. The move comes amid growing concerns within the US government over Iranian plots targeting current and former American officials. Meanwhile, reports earlier suggested that US military evacuated its aircraft from a Royal Air Force base in England on Monday (Nov 9) due to an Iranian threat.

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A city bus plowed into more than 30 vehicles waiting at a traffic signal in Seongnam, south of Seoul, during Wednesday morning rush hour, leaving 57 people injured, officials said. The bus, driven by a man in his 60s, struck four other buses, a cargo truck and 27 passenger vehicles before crashing into a traffic barrier and coming to a halt in the city's Bundang Ward at around 7:34 am. The collision reportedly stretched over a distance of approximately 100 to 150 meters.

Indonesian police detained more than 150 people following overnight clashes between protesters and security forces in Yogyakarta, a city southeast of the capital, a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday. The violence erupted after demonstrations were held across several Indonesian cities on Tuesday over the government's handling of the economy, its response to devastating wildfires and stagnant wages. Police said around 100 people gathered near Yogyakarta's parliament building at approximately 8 pm, where they threw firecrackers, rocks and Molotov cocktails towards the building, according to a statement released on Wednesday.