Breaking News, November 19 | HIGHLIGHTS

A court-ordered survey of Sambhal’s Jama Masjid in UP was conducted amid claims it was once the Hari Har Mandir, an ancient Hindu temple.

Music maestro AR Rahman and his wife Saira have decided to separate after years of marriage. The couple, who tied the knot in an arranged marriage in 1995, said in a statement through Saira's lawyer Vandana Shah revealing the emotional strain that led to their decision.

The Assam government has renamed Karimganj district as ‘Sri Bhoomi.’ Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision following a Cabinet meeting. This renaming follows a series of similar changes to village names in the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the sidelines of the G20 Summit on Tuesday. While opening the bilateral meeting, President Lula of Brazil told PM Modi that a lot of things that they have tried to do in their G20 have been inspired by the G20 in India. He added that Brazil wanted to reach the level of efficiency in organizing the Summit that India had shown last year, news agency ANI reported citing sources.

In the high-profile Baba Siddique murder case, a Mumbai court has extended the police custody of the main shooter until November 23. The accused, whose identity remains confidential due to ongoing investigations, is alleged to have played a key role in the killing of Siddique, a prominent figure.

 Workers of Bahujan Vikas Aghadi created a ruckus outside a hotel in Nalasopara Assembly constituency of Palghar today while a meeting of BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde was underway inside. Bahujan Vikas Aghadi MLA Kshitij Thakur and his workers accused the BJP of distributing money.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers at Shri Tuljabhavani Temple, Tuljapur in Osmanabad District, Maharashtra. 

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai offers prayers at Maa Danteshwari Temple in Dantewada.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs Indian Air Force Commanders' conference in Delhi.

Gujarat: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Gandhinagar Philatelic Exhibition "Phila Vista 2024" and visited the Dandi Kutir Museum.

Karnataka Winter Assembly Session at Belagavi to commence from 9th December.

Chattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai spent the night at a CRPF camp in Bastar. During his visit, he interacted with CRPF jawans.

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu pays tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary, in Shimla.

GRAP should be implemented across North India; rules being violated in BJP-led states, said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.

Uttar Pradesh: Visibility was severely affected in Aligarh earlier today, due to air pollution as well as fog.

Fire broke out in a factory in Bawana area of Delhi earlier this morning. More than 15 fire tenders present at the spot. Firefighting operations are underway. Details awaited.

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in rape case.

SC asks Malayalam actor Siddique to deposit his passport, cooperate in investigation of rape case.

Maharashtra Assembly Elections: EVMs, VVPATs being distributed to polling parties in Dadar. Voting for the first and only phase of Maharashtra Assembly elections will be held tomorrow (November 20).

 Delhi CM Atishi inspects Metro coaches which will be used in the new Phase - IV route, at Mukundpur depot near Majlis Park.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar inaugurate Bengaluru Tech Summit at Bengaluru Palace. IT Minister Priyank Kharge with them.

Delhi BJP MP Manoj Tiwari distributes masks to the public at Rajiv Chowk Metro Station as air quality remains in the 'Severe' category as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Six persons killed as van rams into truck in Gujarat's Bharuch district, said police.

Tamil Nadu: Rain lashed parts of Thoothukudi.

All Party Meeting to be held on 24th November at 11am, in view of the coming Winter Session of Parliament.

Uttar Pradesh: A layer of haze covers the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra. As per the Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality in the city is in 'poor' category.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: EAM Dr S Jaisankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. 

 Delhi: Kartavya Path and surrounding areas covered in a layer of smog as air quality in the city remains in 'Severe' category, as per Central Pollution Control Board.

Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi at Shakti Sthal on her birth anniversary.

Dense fog persists in Delhi. AQI remains in the 'severe' category. Visuals from Akshardham area. 

A car caught fire on Delhi-Meerut Expressway near Indirapuram, #Ghaziabad. More details are awaited.

Rs 1.98 crore cash seized from a hotel in Nashik on 18th November, ahead of voting for Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 on 20th November. 

 Trains' movement continues amid smog in Delhi. Visuals from New Delhi Railway Station.