Highlights: PM Modi departs from Glasgow in Scotland after attending COP26

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed from Glasgow in Scotland after attending the COP26 climate conference. "Departing after 2 days of intense discussions about future of our planet. India has not only exceeded Paris commitments but has now also set an ambitious agenda for next 50 yrs," he was quoted as saying by ANI.

Facebook said it will shut down its facial recognition system on network, AFP reported.

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would be “delighted” to visit India during the first quarter of 2022, India's foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told news agency ANI. “During their meeting, PM Modi mentioned to the Israeli PM that next year would mark 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Israel and invited him to visit India in that context,” Shringla was quoted as saying.

National Sports Awards will be held on November 13 in New Delhi, which will see Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra get the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Besides Chopra, 11 more sportspersons will be honoured with the award, including other Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalists Lovlina Borgohain (Boxing), Sreejesh PR (Hockey) and Ravi Kumar (Wrestling), among others.

Puducherry government has declared holiday to all government, aided and private schools in the Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam regions on November 5 and 6, ANI reported.

Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns meets Russian security council chief in Moscow, AFP reported citing agencies.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the first charge sheet in the case associated with the alleged leakage of confidential information from the Indian Navy about the modernisation of its Russian-origin Kilo class submarines, ANI reported.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual review meeting with Indian districts having a low Covid-19 vaccination coverage on Wednesday at 12noon.

In a statement Taliban state that suicide bomber and gunmen were behind the Kabul hospital attack, AFP reported.

The Jammu and Kashmir government has allowed the sale and use of only green crackers during Diwali and other festivals, ANI reported citing the Valley government. Green crackers can be burst between 8 and 10pm in the Valley.

Former Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announces formation of his own party named ‘Punjab Lok Congress’ on Tuesday. He also submitted a seven-page resignation to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi.

Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has resigned from Congress. He sent a seven-page resignation letter to party president Sonia Gandhi, and even announced the formation of his own party.

As many as 19 people have died and 50 others injured after an attack near military hospital in Afghanistan's Kabul, AFP reported citing an official.

The AAP-led Delhi government has given its nod to funds of more than ₹104 crore for installing 35-metre-high-mast tricolours at 500 sites across the national capital, PTI reported citing official document.

RK Jenamani, scientist of the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said that Delhi's AQI will be remain around 300 (poor to very poor) for the forthcoming days, with a minimum temperature of 14°C-15°C. “This year the AQI has been better, comparatively. Smog hasn't been developed, due to many factors,” he told ANI.

Explosion and gunfire heard on Tuesday near military hospital in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, AFP reported citing a witness.

China has asked families to stock up necessities in view of emergencies and also directed authorities to maintain ample food supplies, triggering an online speculation on the possible reasons behind the directive. The unusual notice issued by the country's commerce ministry comes in the aftermath of heavy rain in October, which led to flooding and damage to crops.

Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to the prime accused Swapna Suresh of the gold smuggling case lodged by the NIA. The bail has been given to her on a bond of ₹25 lakh and two solvent sureties, ANI reported.

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh produced before special holiday court by Enforcement Directorate in money laundering case.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment towards climate action with India promising to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 appears to have been taken with global strategic landscape in mind. Read More

Facebook India seeks 14-day time from Delhi Legislative Assembly's committee on 'Peace & Harmony' to appear before them and give statement. In an email sent to Committee, they say the're selecting an appropriate officer for it. Committee asks them to appear before them on 18th November, reports ANI.

The Income Tax department has provisionally attached various properties worth around ₹1,000 crores across Maharashtra, Delhi and Goa linked to Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. The attached properties include a cooperative sugar factory. The action was taken by I-T department after discovering unaccounted income of about ₹184 crore last month during the massive search operation.

Leaders of more than 100 countries pledged late Monday to stop and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade, according to the COP26 chair of the United Kingdom. Read More

India reports 10,423 Covid-19 cases, 15,021 recoveries and 443 deaths in last 24 hours as per the Union Health Ministry.