Delhi Tourism to get ₹150-crore office beside iconic 1989 Coffee Home in CP

Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation plans a Rs 150-crore Connaught Place head office beside iconic Coffee Home, which will remain open. The building, intended to address office-space shortages, is expected to have 12 floors, subject to approvals. DTTDC has invited bids for design consultancy. Established in 1989, Coffee Home is a popular, affordable eatery.

Secondary organic aerosols biggest contributor to Delhi pollution on Wednesday: IITM

Secondary organic aerosols became Delhi’s largest pollution source Wednesday, contributing 22.7% of the load, narrowly ahead of domestic solid-biofuel burning at 22.3%, IITM estimates showed. Vehicles contributed 19.3%, while firecracker pollution fell to 7.4% after dominating Monday and Tuesday. Delhi’s 24-hour AQI worsened to 313, returning to the “very poor” category after Tuesday’s “poor” reading.

Odisha signs friendship agreement with Japan's Tottori Prefecture to boost trade, tourism

Odisha and Japan’s Tottori Prefecture signed a friendship agreement to expand economic, tourism, cultural and people-to-people cooperation, alongside two MoUs for startup ties and skills development. Signed in Bhubaneswar by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Governor Shinji Hirai, the pact seeks investment, business links, vocational training and jobs, extending longstanding Japanese corporate engagement in Odisha.

Minister aloof, lack of funds: U'khand employment officer on taking VRS

Uttarakhand officer Kumar Uttam says he took voluntary retirement after 22 years because he could not help young people find work, alleging the minister showed little interest and job fairs received no funding. He said companies’ recruitment was disrupted by officials’ absence. Uttam’s VRS was accepted November 9; the department says it is facilitating youth employment.

Rajasthan police bust interstate extortion, digital arrest gang; 4 women among 6 held

Police in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar have arrested six and detained three minors from Bihar for allegedly using AI-driven threats and digital-arrest scams to extort a 56-year-old woman, whose suicide prompted investigation. The gang lured victims through fraudulent rare-coin deals, then sent fabricated videos, bills and police documents while demanding money. Investigators traced the syndicate to Bihar.

Tarantino says he fired Melanie Laurent from Inglourious Basterds, she convinced him to re-hire her

Quentin Tarantino says he initially fired Mélanie Laurent and Isabelle Huppert from *Inglourious Basterds* after Laurent’s poor table read and Huppert’s contract delays and absence. Laurent persuaded him to reconsider, rehearsed, and kept the role of Shosanna Dreyfus; Huppert was replaced by Maggie Cheung, whose scenes were later cut. Tarantino details the casting upheaval in his new making-of book.

Multi-agency coastal defence exercise 'Sea Vigil-26' begins

India’s fifth pan-India coastal defence exercise, Sea Vigil-26, began Wednesday, bringing 21 agencies across six ministries together to strengthen maritime security nationwide. Coordinated by the Navy, it runs through November 19 in readiness and sea phases, involving coastal states and fishing communities. Conceived after Mumbai’s 2008 attacks, it safeguards offshore assets and builds toward TROPEX.

How CPCB’s defence of Delhi's Diwali AQI undercuts its own case

Delhi’s AQI fell after Diwali despite PM2.5 reaching 62 times the daily limit; HT found CPCB understated pollution by omitting hours and excluding stations with too few readings. Counting gaps at the index’s maximum raised AQI from 370 to 393 and severe stations from 14 to 27. CPCB says its system is under review; figures are provisional.

BJP MLA under fire for remarks on Tripura’s indigenous people, their lifestyle

BJP MLA Tofazzal Hossain sparked controversy after a viral video showed him claiming TIPRA Motha members sleep with pigs, rear them and eat pork, prompting demands for apology and action. BJP leader Bipin Debbarma called the remark inappropriate, while party founder Pradyot Debbarma defended Indigenous food customs. Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury urged action, citing an influencer’s arrest.

Chinese Horoscope, November 12, 2026: Daily astro guidance as per your zodiac

The Metal Tiger day and Even Day Officer favor balance, practical choices, clear communication and steady routines over rushing or risk. Patience supports relationships; work and finances benefit from reviewing details and making corrections. Most signs are balanced; Pig thrives, while Monkey should proceed cautiously. The guidance reflects traditional calendar principles and the 2026 Fire Horse year.

Jharkhand Police remains unresponsive to 536 cases pending with NCW: Vijaya Rahatkar

NCW chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar accused Jharkhand Police of ignoring 536 cases and over 15 suo motu inquiries, including activist Nisha Bhagat’s alleged suicide, saying cases remain unresolved and urging action. During a visit to review Bhagat’s death, she said officials were unresponsive; Jharkhand has lacked a functional State Women’s Commission for six to seven years.

Ghaziabad orders hybrid classes for students up to Class 5 amid ‘poor’ air quality, GRAP-3 curbs

Ghaziabad district administration on Wednesday tightened enforcement of GRAP-3 pollution controls, directing schools to use hybrid classes through Class 5 wherever possible and extending the ban on public and private construction and demolition until November 20. The orders followed a district magistrate-led meeting attended by relevant department officials, as the city’s pollution levels continued rising.

Sunil Chhetri becomes first male participant as FIFA expands Player Impact Programme

Former India captain Sunil Chhetri is the first man selected for FIFA’s Player Impact Programme, joining 12 footballers developing initiatives for social change. At a workshop in Boston, participants explored translating causes into projects focused on education, mental health and equitable access to sport. The programme expands its 2025 women-only pilot, with participants set to present project progress in December.

In 7k WB booths, all cleared voters face EC exclusion plea

Election officials appealed the inclusion of voters cleared by judicial officers in 7,335 West Bengal polling booths, leaving 21,615 of 27,277 affected voters with pending cases, a Civic Research Group report says. The challenges are part of 1.6 million state-filed appeals, within a 3.8-million tribunal backlog, arising from SIR’s controversial screening of millions for discrepancies.

Gorakhpur-bound train derails at Kanpur Central, 4 coaches go off tracks; no casualties

Four coaches of the Chauri Chaura Express derailed as it departed Kanpur Central railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, near Platform 7, while bound for Gorakhpur. No casualties have been reported. Railway officials have not yet released details, and the cause of the derailment and any disruption to train operations remain unclear. Details are awaited.

Inside Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone's intimate Diwali celebration after welcoming daughter Devi

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone marked their first Diwali as parents of two daughters, including newborn Devi, with an intimate celebration at Deepika’s family home in Bengaluru. A photograph showed them with her parents, Prakash and Ujjala, sister Anisha and friends; Ranveer wore purple, while Deepika chose yellow silk. The couple married in 2018.

From layered shirts to smart jackets: 4 casual winter looks men can wear this season

Men can create festive winter outfits by layering basics, Stylox Fashion co-founder Vishal Mehra advises, with denim, shirts, jackets, knits and chinos suited to gatherings and outings. Pair jeans with shirts or T-shirts and jackets, polos with chinos, or sweaters with denim, completing looks with boots, loafers or sneakers. Layering updates casual wear without formalwear.

Man, son held for uploading fake bail orders on Rajasthan HC website

Police arrested Ludhiana father and son Kulwinder Singh Panesar, 53, and Manpreet Singh for allegedly uploading fabricated Rajasthan High Court bail orders to prevent Panesar’s arrest in an opium case. Officials found no hearings or rulings behind the documents, which falsely converted interim bail into regular bail; investigators are probing website access and possible accomplices.

Jacob Bethell ruled out of Australia series after fresh knee setback

Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of England’s white-ball tour of Australia after aggravating his right knee, putting his availability for December’s Test series in South Africa in doubt. The 23-year-old will return to the UK for specialist assessment after a training setback in Perth. He has been sidelined since July, after scoring an Ashes century.

Union Minister Sonowal inaugurates port promenade, launches key projects in Vizag

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal opened a promenade at Visakhapatnam Port and launched projects to add 11 million tonnes of yearly cargo-handling capacity, including handing five berths to private operators. The initiatives will increase sewage-treatment capacity from 10 to 15 million litres daily. The promenade offers recreation and ship-viewing facilities, advancing tourism while port operations continue.

Turkey banking regulator head resigns in fund crisis fallout

Turkey’s banking watchdog chief Sahap Kavcioglu asked President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to accept his resignation, citing allegations that could damage the institution; whether Erdogan agreed was unclear. Kavcioglu has not been accused of wrongdoing. The widening fund-manipulation probe has triggered arrests of senior officials and liquidation of 131 funds affecting 500,000 investors in a “Ponzi-like” scandal.

Two minor girls drown in unlined pond in Gurugram, two others rescued

Two minor girls drowned and two others were rescued after entering an unlined pond in Gurugram’s Sector 71 on Tuesday afternoon, police said. Sajan Kumari and Nayna were taken to hospital but declared dead. Police registered an FIR after a father alleged inadequate fencing around the builder-owned pond; an investigation is underway. The families hail from Bihar.

AIMIM, ASP join hands for 2027 UP assembly polls

AIMIM and Azad Samaj Party confirmed an alliance for Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 assembly election, with Asaduddin Owaisi and Chandra Shekhar Azad to announce seat-sharing in Lucknow. Targeting Muslim- and Dalit-dominated constituencies, the partnership could challenge the Samajwadi Party’s minority support. Both parties performed poorly in 2022; Muslims and Dalits make up roughly 40% of UP’s population.

Indian-origin Cisco exec says he has terminated meetings over acronyms, calls them 'non-inclusive'

Cisco president and chief product officer Jeetu Patel says he sometimes ends meetings when employees use company-specific acronyms, arguing jargon excludes colleagues too uncomfortable to ask what terms mean. He estimates Cisco’s 5%–10% attrition brings 9,000 new employees yearly, potentially 27,000 over three years, and urges leaders to communicate plainly and welcome interruptions during meetings.

Delhi court grants bail to woman accused of luring minor into drug trade

A Delhi court granted Rukhsana bail, ruling alleged recoveries of 94.78 grams of smack and 6.84 grams of ganja were intermediate quantities, so the NDPS Act’s stringent twin conditions did not apply. The judge cited completed recovery and low tampering risk. Prosecutors allege a minor was lured into selling drugs by Rukhsana and two co-accused.

Mumbai college student booked for raping woman at Madh Island party: Police

Malvani police have registered a rape case against a college student accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman at a Madh Island party on November 2, and are investigating the allegation. Police said CCTV footage from the venue and statements from other students will be examined. Juhu initially registered the case, later transferring it to Malvani.

Keralam auto-taxi unions withdraw strike after talks with minister

Auto-rickshaw and taxi workers in Keralam withdrew their planned strike after the government agreed to examine demands for higher fares and said revised rates could take effect by January 2027. A commission will be formed immediately, with unions consulted before a final decision. The previous fare revision took effect on April 26, 2022.

Mizoram govt making every effort to protect, uplift farmers: Lalduhoma

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said the government is protecting arecanut growers from illegal smuggling and ensuring fair returns, after coordinated enforcement with farmer groups enabled seizures and legitimate sales. Speaking at Kawrthah’s Arecanut Festival, he said 2025 brought record sales: 5.12 lakh quintals sold in 2025–26 across 67,380 hectares. Bana Kaih will support plantations and processing.

Finance ministry makes EVs preferred choice for government cars, sets ₹20 lakh cap

The Finance Ministry has directed ministries and departments to make electric vehicles (EVs) the default, preferred choice for staff cars, with a Rs 20 lakh procurement ceiling—twice the Rs 10 lakh limit for petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles. EVs should replace ICE cars; exceptions require case-by-case approval. EV-hiring rules remain, advancing clean mobility and reducing fossil-fuel dependence.

Haryana CM directs police to file chargesheets in SC/ST cases within 60 days

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini ordered speedy justice for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe victims, requiring chargesheets within 60 days and warning that negligence would not be tolerated. He directed special courts in five districts and monitoring of investigations and affected areas to prevent offences. In 2026–27, the state provided ₹13.49 crore to 1,046 victims.