Breaking News, November 14 | HIGHLIGHTS

With the rising air pollution, the Delhi government on Thursday announced the closure of classes in the primary school. "Due to rising pollution levels, all primary schools in Delhi will be shifting to online classes, until further directions," Delhi CM Atishi said in a post on X. 

More than 15,000 cases of respiratory and viral infections have been reported in a single day as Lahore’s smog problem worsens, overwhelming local hospitals. With an AQI of 1136, the city became one of the most polluted cities in the world, prompting emergency measures and international attention.

With pollution levels increasing, Delhi authorities have announced the activation of GRAP 3, a stringent set of restrictions aimed at limiting emissions and reducing particulate matter in the air.

The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to conduct the UPPSC RO, ARO 2024 exam in one day. According to the commission, the PCS 2024 exam will be conducted on a single date. This decision comes after considering the requests from the students protesting for the last three days.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, in an exclusive interview with INDIA TV, slammed Congress for doing vote jihad and appeasing Muslims. He added that the BJP is fighting 'dharma yuddh' against this vote jihad. Hitting out at the grand old party Fadnavis said, "If a society gets divided, it perishes. Congress has continuously tried to divide people into castes."

Sonia Gandhi's 'Rahul plane' going to crash for 21st time in Jharkhand, said Home Minister Amit Shah in Giridih.

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna inaugurated the 'langar' at the Supreme Court canteen on the occasion of Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary.

Haridwar Police prepares for Kartik Purnima with security measures and route plan for smooth pilgrimage.

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra: Election Commission officials check bags of Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar: PM Modi was felicitated by BJP leaders as he reached to address a public rally. 

Caste census will help ascertain number of adivasis, Dalits, backward classes in Maharashtra, said Rahul Gandhi at rally in Nandurbar.

First phase polling indicates BJP will form government in Jharkhand with an absolute majority, claimed UP CM Yogi Adityanath.

Maharashtra govt snatched 5 lakh jobs as multiple projects got shifted to Gujarat, said Rahul Gandhi at a rally in Nandurbar.

Patna, Bihar: On Jharkhand elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "They are losing the Jharkhand elections... We will make the government under the leadership of Hemant Soren..."

Tonk, Rajasthan: Supporters of Naresh Meena set fire on the state highway outside Samravata village, to protest against this arrest.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: DMDK General Secretary Premalatha Vijayakanth met the protesting doctors at Kalaignar Centenary Super Speciality Hospital in the hospital premises.

Dominica will award its highest National Honour, the Dominica Award of Honour, upon PM Narendra Modi at the India-Caricom Summit in Guyana.

Delhi court orders release of AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, refuses to take cognisance of chargesheet against him in Waqf Board case.

Rajasthan: Independent candidate Naresh Meena, who had allegedly slapped SDM Malpura Amit Chaudhary, during bypoll voting for the Deoli-Uniara assembly constituency yesterday, arrested by the police.

A truck plunged into the Kali River in the Ratenpuri area here leaving one person dead, police said. Circle Officer Gajendra Pal Singh told PTI that a body has been retrieved from the river and it is suspected to be that of the driver. The identity of the deceased is yet to be determined, Singh said, adding divers are assisting in the search for any other potential victims. The cause of the accident is suspected to be dense fog in the area, the officer said.

 Several injured in a bus-truck collision due to dense fog near Majra Piyau of Haryana's Hisar earlier today. More details awaited.

Patna: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar pays tribute to former PM Jawaharlal Nehru on the occassion of his 135th birth anniversary.

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: A fire broke out in a school bus at Vaishali. Fire tenders doused off the fire. No casualty reported.

Prayagraj Protests | Protestors break barricades to reach the Gate no. 2 of UPPSC and continue their protest.

J&K | As part of its efforts to dismantle the Kashmir terror network, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the immovable property of a key terror accused linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot ‘The Resistance Front’ (‘TRF’).

Delhi Airport issues advisory for passengers in view of smog conditions in Delhi.

Raipur, Chhattisgarh: A flight from Nagpur to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Raipur airport following a bomb threat. The plane is being checked at the airport and further probe is underway, said SSP Santosh Singh.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Fans gather outside movie theatres as the 'Kanguva' movie starring Actor Suriya releases worldwide.

Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: Former Delhi CM & AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited Tirupati Balaji Temple with wife, Sunita Kejriwal.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays homage to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his birth anniversary.

Uttar Pradesh: Dense smog engulfs Moradabad as air quality across north India continues to deteriorate.

Punjab: A layer of smog envelops Bathinda and surrounding areas.

Delhi: A layer of smog envelops the capital city as pollution levels continue to rise.

Delhi: Toxic foam floats on the surface of Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area. A layer of haze also witnessed in the sky as the air quality remains in the 'Very Poor' category.

Deoli Uniara, Tonk, Rajasthan: Security heightened in Samravata Village following the violence witnessed last night. Rajasthan by-poll independent candidate from Deoli-Uniara, Naresh Meena had allegedly physically assaulted the SDM yesterday, at a polling station in Samravata village.

Mumbai wakes up to a thin layer of smog.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar arrived in the UAE for an official visit. Looking forward to further strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation between our nations: India in Dubai

Delhi's air quality worst in country, hits 'severe' for first time this season.

Donald Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard, former Democratic congresswoman, as nominee for director of national intelligence, reports AP.

Dense fog continues to grip Delhi.

Delhi: A thick layer of smog engulfs the Gazipur as the air quality deteriorates to 'Severe' category in several parts of the national capital, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

Andhra Pradesh: Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy offered prayers at the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple.