Mexican border town mayor found alive after hourslong kidnapping in Zacatecas

Mexican mayor Miguel Angel Almaraz was found alive Sunday after armed men kidnapped him for hours as he traveled in Zacatecas, officials said. His relatives escaped and alerted authorities; he was released in Zacatecas city, and the case is under investigation. The kidnappers remain unidentified. Almaraz leads Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas, a border town near Texas.

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on November 9, 2026 in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram

Delhi’s cultural calendar features an art exhibition, a handloom expo, a crochet workshop and a comedy show. “The Grammar of the Self,” featuring Kanchan Chander’s artworks, is on view at Gallery Ragini until November 20, with free entry. The free India Weaves expo runs through November 12; November 9 brings paid crochet and Ravi Gupta comedy events.

Gaza rescuers say five killed after storm collapses sand mound onto tents

Five Palestinians—three children and two women—died Sunday when heavy rain triggered a sandy embankment collapse that buried tents at a shelter near Deir al-Balah, civil defence said, as rescuers searched for missing people. Flooding swamped about 70,000 tents and damaged buildings, driving families to flee. After two years of war, many remain displaced in tents despite the October ceasefire.

Ivanka Trump's sister-in-law Karlie Kloss joins Taylor Swift at Chiefs game after wedding invitation

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss reunited Sunday in a box at Arrowhead Stadium as they watched the Chiefs play the Jets, prompting speculation their feud has eased. Andrea Swift joined them. Kloss reportedly attended Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce, following a rift linked to her Kushner ties and Swift’s dispute with Scooter Braun over her recordings.

'They’re a failing nation': Trump says fresh strikes on Iran 'highly unlikely'

Trump said a renewed US strike on Iran is “highly unlikely” if peace talks advance, but he would act if necessary under a “strong agreement.” His comments followed Iran’s nuclear proposal, delivered through Qatar, with reports Tehran set seven conditions for negotiations. Trump has softened his rhetoric after Republicans’ midterm losses, which he partly blamed on the war.

Krakow assailant appeared highly skilled, fellow shooting club member says

Poland’s gunman killed six people in Krakow and appeared skilled in military-style marksmanship, a shooting club spokesman said, noting that firing while moving or driving differs from sport shooting. Authorities say he may have been influenced by far-right ideology; his parents and sister were likely killed by him. His family held licenses for 11 firearms.

Migrant boat sinks off Senegal, 34 killed: authorities

At least 34 migrants died when a small boat sank off northwestern Senegal, with an indeterminate number still missing as search efforts continued, authorities said Sunday. President Bassirou Diomaye Faye mobilized resources, while authorities intercepted 142 migrants bound for Spain. Thousands attempt the dangerous Atlantic Ocean route to the Canary Islands, where arrivals have surged.

Egypt train collision kills 7, injures 112: health ministry

A collision between two trains south of Cairo killed seven people and injured 112 on Sunday, after a Giza-to-Fayoum service struck the rear of a Cairo-to-Aswan train, derailing several carriages. Rescue teams freed passengers as authorities launched an investigation, and President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered accountability for negligence. Egypt’s ageing rail network has suffered repeated deadly accidents.

Police make arrest in a deadly shooting at Winston-Salem State during homecoming weekend

A 20-year-old man was arrested Sunday after a homecoming-weekend shooting at a historically Black college in North Carolina killed a 19-year-old man and wounded a 22-year-old woman, later released after treatment. Police charged Ziyaire Spinks with murder and possessing a firearm on educational property, saying the shooting appeared isolated. The university canceled events and offered counseling.

Clashes break out at Philly's Rittenhouse Square during rally against Jewish-owned restaurants

A bicycle protest targeting six Jewish-owned Philadelphia restaurants accused of supporting Israel met counterprotesters at Rittenhouse Square Sunday, where confrontations included a reported violent altercation and police intervened. Philly Bike On Your Left and allied groups staged the rally, which drew condemnation and Jewish counter-mobilization, including 14 billboards. It was announced before Kristallnacht’s anniversary.

19 Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen evacuated, embassy says

Nineteen Indian seafarers stranded in Yemen’s Hodeidah and Sana’a for two weeks have been evacuated and are returning safely to India, the Indian Embassy said Sunday, thanking those who helped. It remains unclear whether they include 14 Indians earlier reported safe aboard a yacht near Hodeidah, amid renewed Saudi-Houthi clashes threatening Red Sea shipping.

Influenced by social media, Chhattisgarh man kills cousin’s son to sell his organs online

A 27-year-old man in Chhattisgarh was arrested for allegedly killing his cousin’s four-year-old son and removing organs to sell online, police said. The child’s body was found stuffed in a sack and buried in a pit in Jashpur district. Police said social media influenced the accused’s pursuit of quick money, and recovered evidence remains under investigation.

Bengaluru multiple murders: Two more bodies recovered near Mysuru

Police have recovered five bodies in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu while investigating cab driver Indusekar’s alleged murder of seven members of his wife’s family; two victims remain missing. Shivakumar and Divya were found near Chamundi Hills, after recoveries in Yercaud and Nandi Hills. Police suspect domestic disputes drove the killings over 15 to 20 days; a missing-person complaint brought the case to light.

Rakul Preet Singh: Diwali is about creating memories with family, not bursting crackers

Rakul Preet Singh says Diwali has evolved from childhood cracker-bursting to lighting diyas, decorating her home, making rangoli and celebrating with loved ones, with husband Jackky Bhagnani joining their rituals. She has learned her in-laws’ puja, relishes festive food while balancing indulgence with fitness, avoids crackers, and hopes *Ramayana* sets a benchmark in Indian cinema.

Thick smog blankets Delhi on Diwali night, AQI at 20 monitoring stations 'severe'

Delhi’s Diwali celebrations drove air pollution higher on Sunday, with the AQI reaching 371 by 10 p.m. and 20 of 59 monitoring stations recording “severe” air. Sonia Vihar was worst at 463. Firecracker smoke reduced visibility and caused breathing complaints despite restrictions; citywide AQI averaged 376, while forecasts warned severe conditions could persist from November 9.

Diwali Special | Bhagyashree: No matter where I am in the world, I make sure I come back home

Actor Bhagyashree calls Diwali family time, returning home for Lakshmi Puja wherever work takes her. Her children join prayers, a traditional oil-bath ritual and blessings, while rangoli-making and a shared Maharashtrian feast keep family customs alive. She has grown more cautious with firecrackers because of pollution and animal welfare, adapting celebrations while preserving cherished traditions.

Man arrested for leaving six-year-old daughter sleeping at store overnight for Pokémon cards launch

John-Michael Dooley was arrested after allegedly leaving his six-year-old daughter alone overnight outside a Johns Island Target to hold his place in line for a Pokémon-card release, police said. Witnesses alerted officers around 2:30 a.m.; the child entered state protective custody, and Dooley faces one count of unlawful conduct toward a child, with bond set at $40,000. The game’s popularity drew overnight queues.

Little regard for cracker ban in Delhi on Diwali; air casualty

Despite restrictions, firecrackers continued across Delhi on Diwali, while AQI rose to 376, in the ‘very poor’ category; 19 stations registered ‘severe’ pollution. Jahangirpuri peaked at 460. Certified green crackers were permitted only at designated sites and during set hours, but forecasts warned pollution could become severe from November 9, amid stubble burning, traffic and poor weather.

Former Deoria MP Prakash Mani Tripathi passes away at 91

Former Deoria MP and Lieutenant General Prakash Mani Tripathi, 91, died in New Delhi on Sunday, his son and sitting MP Shashank Mani announced. His son recalled Tripathi’s service, integrity and guidance. Tripathi represented Deoria in 1996 and 1999, served in the Army from 1955, received two military medals, and helped oversee final production of the Arjun tank.

Building stronger safeguards for women In India's digital spaces

Online abuse against women must be treated as escalating, connected patterns—not isolated platform complaints or a reason for victims to withdraw, argues Sagarika Chakraborty. Cybercrimes against women rose 239% from 2017 to 2022; she calls for coordinated platform action, risk triage, evidence preservation, safety planning and trained support, noting laws against stalking require enforcement.

Building the infrastructure that makes scales impact

India needs shared digital infrastructure to connect programmes and help innovations spread across public services. CARE, an open-source platform, supports records, workflows and referrals and has evolved from Covid-19 coordination into TeleICU, hospital management and palliative care. ACT Grants’ philanthropic support helped develop deployments and adoption, creating foundations whose value compounds as others build on them.

Police issue lookout notice for doctor booked in rape case in Kochi

Police in Kochi issued a lookout notice for Dr Johnson Varghese, who is absconding after being booked for allegedly raping a woman and recording the assault. Investigators are searching for him and examining intimate images recovered from his phones. Earlier, actors Athulya Chandran and Bibin Perumpally were arrested over his separate assault-and-robbery complaint; a court rejected their bail pleas.

AI is entering classrooms, but are we teaching children to think?

Schools should adopt AI to strengthen—not replace—human intelligence, cultivating critical thinking, creativity and responsible judgment. The article urges students to think before prompting, question and verify AI outputs, create, reflect, and act ethically, while teachers guide inquiry and assessments reward reasoning and application. AI literacy frameworks offer guidance as education adapts to rapid technological change.

Iran says blasts in southern region not US attacks as both sides report ships hit

Explosions in southern Iran and ship attacks near the Strait of Hormuz intensified tensions Saturday, though Iranian television said no missile strikes on Iranian territory were confirmed and suggested blasts may reflect military activity. The US said it disabled a vessel near Oman, while Iran reported ships hitting mines, amid conflict disrupting energy exports.

Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget to be blocked by democrats amid West Asia war

Republicans’ midterm defeat has dimmed prospects for approving President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget, as Democrats prepare to block its 44% increase amid opposition to the Iran war. Uncertainty over funding threatens priorities including Golden Dome and Trump-class battleships. Democrats may favor temporary funding; the Pentagon argues the money is needed to modernize forces.

US skydiver returns to the skies after cancer treatment, sets wingsuit record at 74

At 74 years and 136 days, Richard “Rich” Greenwood became the oldest man to fly in a wingsuit, setting a Guinness World Record on June 5, 2026, and surpassing 72-year-old Robert Felt. After cancer and double knee replacement, he lost 80 pounds and returned to skydiving in 2023; he began jumping at 18 and has more than five decades’ experience.

Historic Lahore gurdwara reopens for worship after 79 years

A Sikh gurdwara in Lahore reopened Sunday, ending a 79-year closure that began with the 1947 Partition. Officials said restoration of Gurdwara Chhevin Patshahi Sri Guru Hargobind Sahib is complete, and more than 50 gurdwaras are being renovated across Pakistan. The Temple Road shrine commemorates Guru Hargobind Sahib’s visit and was closed amid Partition-era violence.

Four killed, 88 injured as two trains collide in Egypt

A collision between two trains south of Cairo on Sunday derailed carriages, killing four and injuring 88, authorities said. The crash in Giza involved services travelling to Fayoum and Aswan; investigators are examining its cause, while President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called for accountability for negligence. Egypt’s ageing rail network has suffered repeated accidents despite investment.

Insurance and the future of MSMEs

Insurance is becoming essential growth capital for India’s MSMEs, protecting cash flow and investment from frequent cyberattacks, climate disasters, machinery failures and supply-chain shocks. Though the sector contributes 31.1% of GDP, many firms remain uninsured or underinsured, leaving recovery costly and growth plans vulnerable. Broader coverage can sustain operations, strengthen lenders’ confidence and enable expansion.

UP STF arrests 6 in multi-crore Lucknow robbery case

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested six alleged inter-district gang members, including kingpin Dinesh Chandra Yadav, in Lucknow, recovering Rs 48.45 lakh, a pistol, ammunition and vehicles. The gang targeted cash-carrying employees of agricultural and spice traders; suspects confessed to robberies totaling Rs 3.02 crore. Informants allegedly tracked workers’ movements, and arrests came while suspects divided cash.