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 An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Xinjiang on Monday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km. Shallow earthquakes are more dangerous than deep earthquakes. China's geographical location makes at prone to frequent seismic activity.

BJP slams Mehbooba for Delhi blast remarks; claims regional parties fuelling radicalisation in J-K

 The BJP on Monday lambasted former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti for linking the Delhi blast to the situation in the Union Territory, terming her comments "irresponsible" and "dangerous".

The PDP chief on Sunday claimed the car blast near the Red Fort on November 10 that killed 13 people reflected a deepening sense of insecurity across the country and a failure of the government's policies in Jammu and Kashmir.

Defamation case against Rahul: Hearing in UP court deferred to Nov 26 after witness fails to appear

The hearing in a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in an MP-MLA court here was deferred to November 26 after a key witness failed to appear, his counsel said on Monday.

Gandhi’s counsel Kashi Prasad Shukla said the proceedings could not be conducted on Monday as witness Ram Chandra Dubey remained absent and sought an adjournment through an application.

The court has now fixed November 26 as the next date of hearing in the case.

Defamation case against Rahul: Hearing in UP court deferred to Nov 26 after witness fails to appear

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the Tree Authority to decide on a fresh plea of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation for felling more trees in Mumbai for the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road project, provided compensatory afforestation takes place "scrupulously".

The top court, on July 29, had permitted the civic body to fell 95 trees in Mumbai's Film City for the project.

However, a bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai, on October 27, took a strong note of poor implementation of compensatory afforestation in Mumbai and warned the Maharashtra government that it will revoke all earlier permissions for felling trees for projects like Mumbai metro rail and the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road (GMLR) project.

Delhi govt orders intensified inspections across schools till Feb 2026

The Delhi government has launched an inspection drive, placing classrooms, teaching practices, and student progress under a close scan until February 2026, to improve learning levels in government schools.

The Directorate of Education has directed officials to inspect schools thrice a week to ensure academic initiatives are being implemented effectively and learning gaps are identified early.

China warns of shift in stance if US-South Korea alliance moves to contain Beijing

China on Monday warned that its view of the US–South Korea alliance would "change” if Washington and Seoul shifted their strategic focus toward trying to contain Beijing following their deal to jointly produce nuclear submarine.

The strong reaction by China came after a US naval official said nuclear-powered submarines to be built by South Korea with American support would be used to counter China.

Azam Khan, son Abdullah convicted; sentenced to jail for 7 years in dual PAN card case

Senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam were on Monday convicted and sentenced to jail terms of up to seven years by a special MP/MLA court here in a 2019 case related to obtaining two PAN cards using different dates of birth, a prosecution officer said.

Azam Khan, son Abdullah were sent to jail after the Rampur MP/MLA court convicted and sentenced them in the dual PAN card case.

Delivering the verdict, Special Magistrate (MP/MLA Court) Shobhit Bansal held both father and son guilty after examining documentary evidence and witness testimonies, Prosecution Officer Rakesh Kumar Maurya told reporters.

Kerala Human Rights panel orders Rs 1 lakh for worker tortured in police custody

The Kerala State Human Rights Commission on Monday directed the state government to pay a compensation of one lakh rupees to a construction worker who allegedly suffered custodial torture at the hands of a police officer three years ago.

Commission Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas said in the order that the government may recover the amount from the accused officer, P R Rahul, who is currently serving as a sub-inspector in the state police.

Operation Sindoor showcased India's strength to world: CM Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that Operation Sindoor showcased India's strength to the world, and Uttar Pradesh stood firmly with the nation's armed forces.

He also said that during Operation Sindoor, drones developed by the youth of Uttar Pradesh left Pakistan stunned.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Babu Banarasi Das University, a private university, Adityanath said, "Operation Sindoor showcased India's strength to the world. Uttar Pradesh stood firmly with the nation's armed forces, contributing significantly to defence capabilities. The BrahMos missile is being manufactured in Lucknow, for which the state government provided land free of cost." He added that once the BrahMos unit begins operating at full capacity, Uttar Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 300-“500 crore annually in GST. The land was offered in 2020 and formally allocated in 2022; its developed value was only Rs 200 crore, yet now the state is receiving returns many times higher, he said.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrives in Guwahati on 3-day visit to Assam

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived here on Monday on a three-day visit to Assam, its north-east media spokesperson said.

Bhagwat, after his arrival at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here, left for the RSS state headquarters in Guwahati, where he is scheduled to hold discussions with its members.

On Tuesday, Bhagwat is scheduled to address a citizens' meet where prominent litterateurs, editors and industrialists will participate in discussions, the RSS spokesperson said.

Woman held for thefts on local trains; valuables worth Rs 17.38 lakh recovered

A 37-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly stealing valuables from commuters in crowded local trains in Maharashtra's Thane, an official from the Government Railway Police said on Monday.

The accused, Aarti A Dutta, was caught in connection with two theft cases registered in Kurla in neighbouring Mumbai and Thane, senior inspector Vijay Khedkar said.

"She targeted women travelling in crowded compartments, and skilfully stole jewellery from shoulder bags during rush hour," he said.

Delhi court sends Red Fort blast accused to 10-day NIA custody

A Delhi court on Monday sent Red Fort car bomb blast accused Amir Rashid Ali to 10-day NIA custody.

Ali was produced before the New Delhi district Principal District and Sessions Judge, Anju Bajaj Chandna, in Patiala House courts complex amid tight security around 11.30 am.

Mediapersons were not allowed to enter the court as the proceedings were held in camera.

'Death of 42 pilgrims who had gone for Umrah in bus accident is extremely heartbreaking': Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi

On several Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Saudi Arabia bus accident, Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi says, "This is a very tragic incident. The death of 42 pilgrims who had gone for Umrah in a bus accident is extremely heartbreaking. Most of them are from Telangana, Hyderabad... We are also trying to talk to migrant Indians and embassy staff... The Telangana government is trying to help the victims by setting up a control room... There should be an investigation into how this accident happened..."

Bangladesh court sentences ousted ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death for 'crimes against humanity'

'Deeply saddened by tragedy near Madinah': Mallikarjun Kharge urges Centre to support families of Indian victims

BJP's Ravinder Raina condoles Nowgam incident, slams Mehbooba Mufti for political remarks

BJP leader Ravinder Raina says, "The entire country salutes those who lost their lives in the Nowgam Police Station incident. At the same time, 32 of our soldiers were injured and are receiving treatment... Most of the injured are now recovering from the shock and this most difficult time. They are recovering speedily... The PM and the Home Minister have all expressed their deepest condolences. The Lieutenant Governor and the DGP have also ordered an inquiry into this matter..."

On the statement of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti, he says, "It would have been better if she had spoken about the good... Anyone can do politics, but there should not be politics on such things..."

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attends inaugural ceremony of Asian Seed Congress 2025

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan attends the inaugural ceremony of Asian Seed Congress 2025.

He says, "...Our average production is very low as compared to other countries in many crops... Expenditure on R&D (Research & Development) should be increased. We have created a SATHI (Seed Traceability, Authentication, and Holistic Inventory) portal for seed traceability... I urge all the companies to ensure 100% onboarding on this portal..."

'Bihar Cabinet may have 35-36 ministers, swearing in on 20th with PM present', says Union Minister HAM(S) Custodian Jitan Ram Manjhi

Union Minister HAM(S) Custodian Jitan Ram Manjhi says, "The whole thing is being reported in the newspapers and the media. We have nothing to say about it personally. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on the 20th, and the prime minister will also be there... The names of those who are becoming ministers are coming forward, that there will be 35-36, out of which 16 from BJP, 14-15 from JDU, 3 from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), and 1-1 from Hindustan Awam Morcha (S) and Rashtriya Lok Morcha... We thank the people of Bihar profusely for this victory..."

'This is same Mehbooba Mufti who had called Burhan Wani and other terrorists innocent': BJP reacts to Mufti's statement

On the statement of PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Delhi terror blasts, BJP Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says, "In the name of vote bank, the 'aatanki bachao gang' is back at work again. This is the same Mehbooba Mufti who had called Burhan Wani and other terrorists innocent. This ecosystem keeps saying such things repeatedly... Their job is to rationalise terrorism in the name of appeasement, legitimise it, bring it into the mainstream, and justify it. Mehbooba Mufti is not the only one guilty of this. P. Chidambaram said that people become terrorists due to circumstances. What were their circumstances? Abu Azmi said that these are innocent people... These people place vote bank policy above national policy."

India responds Madina bus accident with 24/7 helpline for pilgrims

Consulate General of India, Jeddah tweets, "In view of a tragic bus accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, involving Indian Umrah pilgrims, a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India, Jeddah."

Hasina to receive her verdict today

Security heightened outside the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) ahead of the announcement of the verdict in the case accusing ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and former Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun of committing crimes against humanity during the July-August unrest that followed the anti-discrimination student movement.

'If educated doctor kills himself by strapping RDX to his body, there's no safety in nation': PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti says, "...You told the world that everything is alright in Kashmir, but the troubles of Kashmir echoed right in front of the Red Fort. You promised to make J&K safe, but instead of fulfilling that promise, your policies have made Delhi unsafe. I don’t know how many people in the Central Government are true nationalists… If a well‑educated youth, a doctor, kills himself and others by strapping RDX to his body, it means there is no safety in the nation. You may get votes by doing Hindu–Muslim politics, but in which direction is the nation heading?" 

US to designate Venezuela's 'Cartel de los Soles' as Foreign Terrorist Organisation

The Department of State intends to designate Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), effective November 24, 2025.

'It's wrong to say that Lalu Prasad's party got more votes': NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule

On NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule's statement, BJP MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar says, "It is wrong to say that Lalu Prasad's party got more votes and yet it is not in power. Instead of looking at how many votes a party got, it was the NDA there, and it would be looked at how many total votes the NDA got. But if we look at it this way, then in the last assembly elections, Maha Vikas Aghadi got very few votes..."

Five shops gutted in massive fire in Lucknow

A massive fire broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow, on Monday. The blaze reportedly destroyed five shops.

'Shoot those who show intent to kill': Dhaka preps for Sheikh Hasina order

Security is tightened across Bangladesh with police in the national capital ordered to shoot violent protesters ahead of a special tribunal's verdict against deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina over alleged crimes against humanity even as prosecution on Sunday reiterated the death penalty for her.

On Monday, Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) is set to deliver the verdict against 78-year-old Hasina after her trial in absentia.

"We have sought the highest possible sentence for Hasina. Additionally, we requested for seizure of the convicts' property to be distributed among families of the martyrs and the injured victims (of last year's violent street protest)," ICT-BD prosecutor Gazi MH Tamim told reporters

Woman's half-naked body with injuries found near railway tracks In Delhi

An unidentified woman was found murdered allegedly near the railway tracks behind Shed No. 2 at Adarsh Nagar Railway Station, in Delhi, on Sunday, police said.

According to police, information was received on 16 November 2025 from ASI Dharmender (No. 29/Railway, PIS No. 28883949), PS Subzi Mandi, about a female body, aged around 50 years, lying near the tracks with torn clothes and visible injury marks.