Top 10 world news: Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ AQI; Khalistanis tell Canadians to leave country, and more

New Delhi, India

Amid Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 'severe' level for two consecutive days, the Delhi government decided to implement more stringent pollution control measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). 

Meanwhile, the Khalistanis in Canada raised calls for Canadians to leave country, calling them "invaders" during a religious procession (Nagar Kirtan). People were heard saying, "go back to Europe and England." 

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Stricter GRAP-III pollution curbs imposed as Delhi chokes amid ‘severe’ air quality

With Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) staying at 'severe' level for two days in a row, the Delhi government has decided to implement more stringent pollution control measures under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These new actions will be effective from 8:00 AM on Friday (November 15).

'Go back to Europe, England,' Khalistanis in Canada call for Canadians to leave the country

The Khalistanis in Canada have been seen calling Canadians "invaders" and asked them to "go back to Europe and England" during a religious procession (Nagar Kirtan). 

'Ok, let him try,' Russia open to Ukraine peace talks if US President-elect Trump initiates

Russia is open to talks for ending the conflict in Ukraine if US President-elect Donald Trump initiates it, Russia’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Gennady Gatilov, told reporters on Thursday (Nov 14), Reuters reported. However, Gatilov added that any discussions would need to accept Russia’s current territorial gains.

India seeking Khalistani terrorist Arshdeep Dalla’s extradition following his arrest in Canada

Indian government said Thursday (Nov. 14) that it was seeking to get proclaimed Khalistani terrorist and separatist Arshdeep Dalla extradited following his arrest in Canada.  Dalla was one of the two persons detained by Canada police on October 28 in connection with a shooting. Arshdeep was designated a terrorist by New Delhi in January 2023. India has sought his extradition on several occasions but to no avail.

When Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s pick for US intelligence head, blasted Pak for violence against Hindus

US presidential election winner Donald Trump on Wednesday (Nov. 13) tapped 43-year-old former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI). While declaring Gabbard’s nomination, Trump described her as a “proud Republican” with a “fearless spirit.”

UN accuses Israel of 'genocidal warfare' in Gaza, citing mass casualties, starvation

Israel's warfare in Gaza is consistent with the characteristics of genocide, a special UN committee said Thursday, accusing the country of "using starvation as a method of war".

New Zealand parliament briefly suspended after politicians begin haka protest over Maori rights bill

New Zealand's parliament was briefly suspended on Thursday (Nov. 14) after a controversial Maori bill triggered a haka dance protest, raging debate, and personal attacks.

'Symbol of gratitude for his support,' Dominica to bestow highest national honour upon PM Modi

The Commonwealth of Dominica will bestow its highest national award, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month, the Dominica government said.

Glenn Maxwell goes big at Gabba as Australia crush Pakistan in 1st T20I

Glenn Maxwell starred for Australia in the first T20I against Pakistan at the Gabba in Brisbane, hitting a blistering 19-ball 43. Batting first in the game that got reduced to seven overs per side due to rain interruption, Australia scored 93 for four, with ‘Big Show’ Maxwell whacking all bowlers, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah, reverse sweeping for boundaries. Marcus Stoinis’ last-over heroics (21* off seven balls) propelled Australia to a massive first-innings total.

BAFTA: You can now lose your winners trophy if found convicted of crimes

In a great move by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the organisation has decided to change a few things in its rule book. The British Academy has now made provisions to strip winners off their trophies in cases of convictions of crime that result in prison term or “proven dishonesty”. This rule will be applicable to the winner starting from the year 2025.