MCD proposes 14 multilevel parking projects with capacity for 6,052 vehicles

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has proposed 14 multilevel parking projects across six districts, adding capacity for 6,052 vehicles to address pressure in crowded commercial and residential areas. The largest, at Nabi Karim, would accommodate 2,142 vehicles. Projects are at varying planning stages; MCD has identified 79 additional sites, while its existing 463 parking facilities serve 94,831 vehicles.

Kamboj repays faith, reaps rewards after working on strength and conditioning

Kamboj’s Player of the Match display in India’s Auckland ODI marked a turnaround: his pace and disciplined lengths restricted New Zealand, and he claimed two wickets. His coach credits improved strength, stamina and hard work; India A experience helped him adapt to local conditions. After costly Test and ODI debuts, the 25-year-old is repaying trust.

Jannik Sinner to replace coach Darren Cahill with Magnus Norman at year's end

Jannik Sinner confirmed Magnus Norman will replace coach Darren Cahill when their partnership ends after the 2026 season, crediting Cahill with helping him grow. Since teaming with Cahill and Simone Vagnozzi in 2022, Sinner has won five Grand Slam titles and become Italy’s first Wimbledon champion. Injured since July, he plans to return in December.

Kolkata teen blindfolded, set ablaze; police arrest 3, suspect assault filmed for social media reel

A teenage boy was set ablaze in southern Kolkata after being blindfolded and doused with petrol; three accused allegedly recorded the attack for a social-media reel, police said. Stable with burns, he was rescued by locals. Two suspects, both minors, were arrested. His family says a repaid ₹500 loan dispute prompted it; police are investigating.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says almost entire executive team quit after he changed his leadership style

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says almost his entire executive team left after he adopted a hands-on leadership style, replacing delegation with involvement in decisions. The shift followed the pandemic’s 72% revenue decline and advice from Jony Ive; Chesky sought a team aligned with his approach. His “founder mode,” influenced by Steve Jobs, keeps him involved.

Amit Shah honours Narendra Singh Negi and Hemant Pandey at Uttarakhand event

Folk singer Narendra Singh Negi and actor Hemant Pandey received Uttarakhand’s 2024 and 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards, respectively, from Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami at Dehradun’s state foundation day celebrations. Each received Rs 2 lakh and a citation under the 2024 film policy. Negi’s songs preserve folk culture, while Pandey’s acting has raised Uttarakhand’s national profile.

J&K arms licence scam: HC dismisses plea by two IAS officers

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court dismissed Pandurang Pole and Shahid Choudhary’s bid to intervene in a PIL against prosecution sanctions in the arms-licence scam, ruling no direction to DoPT was warranted. It ordered compliance reporting and listed the case for December 23. The CBI alleges eight officers illegally issued licences for money, 2012–16.

Planning to buy gold this Dhanteras? Experts explain what’s worth your money

Gold ETFs top experts’ Dhanteras picks for young investors, offering regulated, liquid exposure without storage or making charges; jewellery is for wearing, while coins and bars provide physical gold. Digital gold is unregulated and carries GST; existing SGBs pay interest but may lack liquidity. Buy gradually and treat gold as a diversifier, not a primary wealth source.

Messi vs Ronaldo: With their international careers ending, how do the two legends stack up?

International football’s Messi–Ronaldo era has ended, as both retired as their nations’ record scorers: Ronaldo with 146 goals for Portugal and Messi with 126 for Argentina. Messi won the 2022 World Cup and two Copa América titles; Ronaldo claimed Euro 2016 and two Nations Leagues, and each netted 14 times in continental tournaments as new stars emerge.

North Korea's army of hackers: Kim's ‘secret weapon’ behind the $6.3-billion Binance hack

North Korea reportedly built a state-backed cyber force by recruiting gifted children and training them as hackers, whom the FBI and Binance blame for a $6.3 billion cryptocurrency theft—an allegation Pyongyang denies. Recruits study advanced technology and may receive foreign cash, apartments and elite privileges; the programme began in 1998 and expanded under Kim Jong Un.

SC rejects bail plea of doctor accused of prescribing cough syrup linked to 26 child deaths

The Supreme Court refused bail to paediatrician Praveen Soni, accused of continuing to prescribe Coldrif cough syrup linked to 26 deaths in Madhya Pradesh, calling the case serious and citing recently framed charges and the stockist’s connection to him. Soni may renew his plea after a year. Investigators found diethylene glycol in the syrup; he denies manufacturing it.

Mahesh Bhatt says he was in tears watching son-in-law Ranbir Kapoor in Ramayana

Mahesh Bhatt says Ranbir Kapoor’s performance as Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s *Ramayana* moved him nearly to tears, especially during Rama’s exile, revealing a side of the actor he had not seen before. He also praised Yash’s Ravana and Tiwari’s restrained direction. Alia Bhatt recently celebrated Ranbir’s dedication. The two-part epic has a star-studded cast and a ₹4,000-crore budget.

Shark possibly spotted in flooded Florida street

A suspected shark was filmed swimming through a flooded Fort Pierce intersection as rain inundated Florida’s Atlantic coast, though officials have not confirmed its identity. Separate footage showed tarpon in a submerged Indian Harbor Beach park. The sightings followed over 16 inches of rain locally, flooding roads and carrying marine life into normally dry areas.

Inside Kriti Sanon’s fitness routine: Actor sweats it out with strength training and back exercises

Kriti Sanon shared a functional strength workout on November 5, in a video posted by trainer Karan Sawhney, featuring exercises for strength, stability, mobility and flexibility. Her session moved from kettlebell deadlifts and ring rows to single-arm and seated cable pulldowns, then back stretches and dynamic movements. The social-media report was not independently verified.

India’s smartphone shipments decline 23%, and worse may be ahead: SAG

Global smartphone shipments plunged 19.9% year over year to 257.6 million in Q3 2026, the steepest drop this year, as shortages and prices weakened demand. India fell 23% to 35.9 million units, though Samsung and Nothing grew. SAG forecasts shipments down 26% in Q4, 15% for 2026 and 11% in 2027, after consecutive quarterly declines.

A generational upset in Los Angeles

Nithya Raman, a millennial Democratic Socialist, has unseated Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass in a historic upset, as anger over Bass’s handling of devastating fires and city failures fueled demands for change despite establishment backing. Taking office next month, Raman faces budget deficits, poor services and the 2028 Olympics, while promising practical reforms.

Stop settling for cameras that only record: 5 CCTV picks with two-way audio and smart alerts

When buying a two-way-audio CCTV camera, match connectivity to the site: choose 4G where Wi-Fi is unavailable, or Wi-Fi where coverage is stable, and check weather protection, microphone-and-speaker quality, storage costs and human detection. The article compares five Trueview, Qubo, CP PLUS and Manomay models, spanning indoor bundles, weather-resistant cameras and cellular options.

SEC to take electoral roll call for Karnataka local polls amid Congress’s SIR opposition

Karnataka’s State Election Commission will decide whether local body elections use the post-Special Intensive Review (SIR) electoral roll after seeking the government’s opinion, as ministers warn choices could invite political criticism. The final roll removed 9.97 million names, shrinking the electorate from 55.4 million to 45.5 million. Elections, pending since 2016, face notification in January.

Chakra Horoscope Today, November 6, 2026

Today’s horoscope urges zodiac signs to trust change and intuition while protecting emotional balance. Aries is encouraged to accept endings; Taurus to honor self-worth; Cancer to release burdens; and Sagittarius to reclaim agency. Others should pause before judging, speaking, or acting, manage impatience and workload, and seek reflection. Chakra, crystal, meditation, and food suggestions offer grounding.

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana sees drop after big opening day, crosses ₹80 crore

Ramayana collected ₹80 crore in India by 2 p.m. Friday, after a ₹64.85-crore opening, but its slower second-day pace makes Adipurush’s ₹151-crore two-day haul unlikely to match. Its pre-Diwali opening needs weekend momentum and positive word of mouth; Hindi and Telugu lead, while Kannada lags. Nitesh Tiwari’s film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.

Doctor cautions against eye emergencies during Diwali, shares first aid tips and mistakes to avoid

After a Diwali eye injury, do not rub or press the eye: flush splashes, dust or ash with water for 10–15 minutes, leave embedded objects in place, cover lightly, and seek urgent care. Avoid home remedies and drops, even if pain eases. Firecrackers cause burns, scratches, cataracts or ruptures; protective eyewear and distance reduce risk.

‘Mummy, I won’: US midterm winner Saba Haider’s call brings joy to her mother in Ghaziabad

India-born Democrat Saba Haider made history as the first South Asian woman elected to Illinois’ General Assembly, winning District 84 with 70.9% of votes (20,756), against Republican Brian Scopa’s 8,520. She thanked voters and volunteers, calling her campaign grassroots-led. A former DuPage County Board member and community advocate, Haider moved to the US from India two decades ago.

Karan Johar says he is trying to dissuade his twins Yash and Roohi from joining Bollywood

Karan Johar is trying to dissuade twins Yash and Roohi from entering Bollywood, fearing the industry’s hardships and that he may be too old to protect them. Speaking on *Koffee With Karan*, he agreed with Kareena Kapoor that parents can be overly protective. Johar welcomed twins as a single father through surrogacy in February 2017.

Trump makes the Oval Office a national monument, but future presidents can still redecorate

Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments, saying it would protect them, though successors can revoke it. The order permits redecorating and requires review before major changes, but does not mandate congressional approval, despite Trump’s claim. Signed after midterm losses, it follows his recent renovations of the White House.

Film 'One in a Million' follows young Syrian refugee's journey over 10 years

A decade-long documentary, “One in a Million,” follows Syrian refugee Israa from selling cigarettes in Turkey at 11 to adulthood, marriage and motherhood in Germany, revealing displacement and cultural tensions. Filmmakers Jack MacInnes and Itab Azzam documented her family’s journey across eight countries; the film won Sundance’s audience award and opens in UK cinemas Friday.

Telecom regulator recommends new licence to let satellite firms rent out networks to telcos

TRAI proposed a national, 20-year licence for satellite network providers to operate ground infrastructure and lease it to telecom operators, which would sell services; the non-binding plan awaits DoT approval. It could let firms such as Starlink enter without retailing directly, subject to domestic gateways, monitoring and fees. TRAI also backed satellite-to-phone links using operators’ spectrum.

Rakul Preet Singh reveals it took 4 hours every day to transform into Surpanakha in Ramayana

Rakul Preet Singh shared behind-the-scenes photos and a heartfelt note about playing Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s released Ramayana, calling it a chance to join a story rooted in Indian culture. She thanked the filmmakers and teams behind her transformation, expressing pride in the film’s ambitious scale. The adaptation draws on Valmiki’s epic and Tulsidas’ Ramcharitmanas.

Rohini, RK Puram, Vivek Vihar among 10 most polluted areas in Delhi-NCR

Delhi’s AQI reached 391 on Friday, nearing 400 and remaining in the “very poor” category, while 31 monitoring stations registered “severe” air quality, with Rohini worst at 474. The Supreme Court identified vehicle emissions and bumper-to-bumper traffic as major Delhi-NCR pollution drivers, urging immediate, medium- and long-term action. CPCB calculates AQI using 24-hour running averages.

City's population, 20m from trees, open on three sides: The rules for placing air quality monitors

Cities’ monitoring needs depend on population: CPCB’s 2019 norms require 12 continuous stations in areas exceeding five million people, plus manual monitors; smaller cities need fewer. But standards rely on 2011 Census figures, and boundaries change counts; Delhi-NCR is adopting area-based spacing. Reliable AQI requires proper siting, though audits warn of obstructions and unreliable readings.

Andhra CM pegs Murasu cyclone loss at nearly ₹2,000 crore

Andhra Pradesh’s preliminary estimate puts Cyclone Murasu damage at Rs 1,919 crore, with eight deaths and agricultural losses, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said. Crops across 1.4 lakh hectares were damaged, affecting over 1.8 lakh farmers; roads, homes and fishing equipment suffered damage too. Relief and restoration are underway after Murasu crossed the coast Tuesday, following Cyclone Arnab.