TRAI wants telcos to report serious AI failures to the regulator

TRAI proposes holding telecom operators accountable for AI failures, including systems bought from vendors, and requiring reports of serious incidents. The draft also mandates board-approved AI policies, governance committees, system inventories, supplier safeguards and pre-deployment testing. Stakeholders may comment by November 27, as India awaits wider AI rules and has no dedicated AI law.

To tackle festive season rush: Four special trains to ply from Ludhiana to Bihar, Kolkata

Northern Railway will operate special trains on four Ludhiana routes—to Saharsa, Darbhanga, Gaya and Kolkata—from November 6 to 13, easing festive travel. Saharsa and Darbhanga services will make three trips each, while Gaya and Kolkata receive one apiece. Officials cite holiday demand and urge passengers to use the added trains for convenient travel.

SC seeks stricter action on live-streamed court clips

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Centre to establish strict enforcement against commercial misuse of clips from live-streamed proceedings, citing breaches of its ban on unauthorised extraction and circulation. MeitY must incorporate safeguards into a proposed policy after reviewing high courts’ responses. An interim order exempts recognised news reporting, while requiring permission for other use.

Bits and Bytes: Know about startup, business news in Pune

India’s clean-tech, agriculture and manufacturing sectors advanced this week as ISIA held its 28th Pune workshop, WOTR launched ProRISE-II for drought-prone Maharashtra farmers, and Logitech began local production. ISIA brought together over 60 Indian companies and seven Swedish firms; ProRISE-II targets resilience, incomes and market access, building on support for 11,800 farmers. MOTOTECH 2026 opened in Chinchwad, focusing on next-generation mobility.

5 farmers injured as cops lathi charge to disburse protesters blocking Samruddhi Hwy

Police lathi-charged farmers and Shiv Sena (UBT) workers blocking the Samruddhi Expressway near Vanoja, Washim, Friday, injuring five and halting traffic for over an hour. Protesters sought ₹1 lakh per hectare, crop-loss compensation and pending insurance payments, rejecting ₹5,000 advance relief. Authorities had barred the protest; MLA Nitin Deshmukh and 70 supporters were detained, then released.

Rafale Marine carries out first landing, take-off from INS Vikrant

India’s Rafale Marine fighter has landed on and taken off from INS Vikrant for the first time, marking a milestone in trials ahead of naval induction, officials said. French pilots tested the jet at a Goa shore facility. India ordered 26 aircraft in 2025, with deliveries due from 2029 to 2031; Vikrant flies Russian-origin MiG-29K fighters.

Ludhiana: Over 300 shuttlers vie for glory as state c’ship begins

More than 300 players are competing for top honours at the four-day Punjab State Junior (U-19) and Senior Badminton Championship, which began Friday at Ludhiana’s Shastri Badminton Hall and runs until November 2. Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Jain inaugurated the tournament, where Manavdeep Singh beat Lokesh in a men’s singles match. Ludhiana’s badminton association organised the event.

Intimacy cannot be called rape after relationship ends : SC

The Supreme Court ruled consensual sex cannot later become rape because a relationship ends, warning against criminal law being used for revenge. It discharged a man accused by his partner after their seven-year relationship; she complained eight years later, claiming she believed she was his wife. The court stressed that genuine assault claims must still be pursued.

Ludhiana: 27-year-old bizman charred to death at garment shop

Garment shop owner Sahil Sabharwal, 27, died when fire engulfed his family’s Pulkit Fashion store in Ludhiana’s Field Ganj market Friday, as illegally stored firecrackers exploded and trapped him upstairs. Authorities are investigating a suspected inverter short circuit and unauthorised cracker storage, while a magisterial inquiry examines safety compliance. Narrow lanes hampered firefighters’ three-hour rescue.

Ludhiana: Chief sewadar orchestrated attack to get security, say cops; aide held

Police say Gurdwara Sri Gopalsar Sahib’s chief sewadar, Baba Amarjit Singh, orchestrated a shooting to obtain protection; his aide, Sandeep Singh, was arrested, while the sewadar remains at large. Investigators say Sandeep fired twice, left a threat letter and fled by motorcycle. Police recovered a pistol and say the attack is unrelated to a gurdwara shooting.

Woman detained for vandalising Ambedkar statue enclosure at Jalandhar Bypass: Cops

Police detained a woman after CCTV captured her damaging the glass enclosure around Dr BR Ambedkar’s statue at Jalandhar Bypass Chowk on Friday, the memorial’s third attack in four months; the statue was unharmed. Protesters blocked traffic for 20 minutes, blaming authorities; cameras installed after earlier attacks helped identify her. FIR filed; investigation remains underway.

Veteran Pune cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath dies at 75

Renowned cardiologist Dr Shirish Hiremath, 75, died at his Sopan Baug residence Thursday night after a prolonged illness and years-long battle with cancer. A former president of the Cardiological Society of India, he spent four decades advancing interventional cardiology, specializing in angiography and angioplasty. At Ruby Hall Clinic, he helped grow cardiology services and was admired for compassionate patient care.

Despite political differences, Maha expects leaders to come together; says Fadnavis after attending prog with Thackeray cousins

Fadnavis said Maharashtra expects political rivals to meet at cultural events, after sharing a stage with Uddhav and Raj Thackeray at a book launch despite ideological differences. The book documents 75 cartoonists’ contributions over a century. He added that state transport agencies may need 50,000 EVs in three years, supporting Maharashtra’s growing manufacturing and green-energy sectors.

Nearly half of Pune’s water quota already used, alternate-day supply likely after Diwali

Pune’s civic body may introduce alternate-day water supply after Diwali, having used 6.35 TMC of its 13 TMC allocation and leaving 6.65 TMC through June 2027. Officials cite inadequate monsoons, low dam storage and competing irrigation needs, but no decision has been made. The allocation is 3 TMC below last year’s, and Thursday cuts are paused for Diwali.

Govt contractors flood CM, Dy CMs’ phone lines demanding unpaid dues

Maharashtra contractors flooded the chief minister’s and deputy chief ministers’ offices demanding ₹86,000 crore in overdue government payments, warning families face ruin before Diwali. Claims ranged from ₹2 crore to ₹6 crore, while some calls went unanswered and others were referred for follow-up. The Maharashtra State Contractors Association organised the campaign after protests failed to secure dues.

2 killed as tempo rams into group unloading bus luggage in Kalamboli

Two people died and a man was injured when a pickup tempo allegedly struck them as they unloaded a bus on the Kalamboli-Mumbai road near a CNG pump around 3am Wednesday. The victims were Sangita Mote, 45, and bus cleaner Balu Sartate, 40; her husband Popat was hurt. Police arrested tempo driver Iftikhar Khan and registered a rash-driving case.

4 foreign nationals arrested with MD worth ₹1.5 cr in Mumbra

Thane’s Mumbra police arrested three Tanzanians and one Nigerian after seizing 1.498 kg of mephedrone, worth ₹1.5 crore, from their Samrat Nagar flat, while probing links to an international trafficking network. Officers are verifying their passports, visas and alleged buyers. The arrests are among seven in three NDPS cases over 12 days; seizures this year total ₹32 crore.

Startup Mantra: From railway linen checks to multi-tasking AI robots

Sakar Robotics began with robots inspecting Indian Railways’ linen for whiteness, stains and tears, and is expanding toward automation across industries. Founded by Karan Patil and co-founders, the 35-person startup recorded ₹1.2 crore in revenue last year and expects over ₹5 crore this year, while planning a ₹50-crore fundraise to advance mobile manipulation and physical-intelligence systems.

Amravati flying academy gets DGCA nod, eyes November launch

Amravati’s Belora Airport is set to become a pilot-training hub after DGCA approved Air India’s academy, expected to open in early November and train about 180 commercial pilots annually. Jointly developed with Maharashtra Airport Development Company, the 10-acre campus includes classrooms, accommodation, simulators and maintenance facilities, supporting an 18-month, 200-hour commercial pilot licence programme.

Nine months after Ajit Pawar’s plane crash, Baramati airport set for ₹65-cr upgrade

Nine months after the crash that killed then deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar and four others, Maharashtra approved a ₹65-crore first phase of upgrades at Baramati airport. Works include runway resurfacing, a runway-end safety area, grading, a perimeter wall and an air traffic control tower. The airfield serves flying schools and non-scheduled aircraft, and its runway was last resurfaced in 2016.

PMPML announces 50% fare concession for senior citizens from Nov 1

PMPML will halve regular bus fares for passengers aged 60 and above from November 1, 2026, across Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and PMRDA areas, extending savings beyond its existing daily pass. Seniors must carry valid age proof, and Aadhaar cards must show full birth dates. Previously, the 50% concession was available only through a Rs 35 daily pass.

Bombay HC quashes stay on Saptashrungi trust appointments

Bombay High Court quashed the halt on selecting five trustees for Nashik’s Saptashrung Devi Trust, ruling the communication lacked legal authority and required administrative approval. It also overturned an order removing the recommended names from official websites and criticized the special officer who issued the directive. Candidates were selected before relevant powers shifted to the charity commissioner.

Protect sexual assault survivors’ identities, DGP tells UP cops

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna has ordered police to protect sexual-offence survivors’ identities, particularly children’s, warning officers of action after a minor’s name appeared in an Unnao case charge sheet. The directive requires sealed records and masked copies for public scrutiny, reinforcing Supreme Court safeguards after high court criticism of investigative lapses.

Tanker carrying 27 Indians hit by limpet mines in Hormuz, all seafarers reported safe

Panama-flagged tanker MT Louise 1, carrying 27 Indian seafarers, was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, but all crew were reported safe. The Thursday attack near Oman was the waterway’s first reported successful use of the explosives since the US-Iran conflict began; responsibility remains unclear. Attacks threaten a key energy route.

Daniil Medvedev progresses to Vienna semis and books ATP Finals place

Daniil Medvedev qualified for the ATP Finals, setting up a Vienna semi-final with Carlos Alcaraz after beating Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3. Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul in straight sets, extending his 14-0 ATP 500 record this season. Medvedev joins Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton in Turin, November 15-22, after winning titles in Hangzhou and Almaty.

Delorean Bijon Brandon, Kaylee Nicole Markowski arrested on suspicion of murdering Christina Downer

Police arrested Delorean Bijon Brandon and Kaylee Nicole Markowski on suspicion of murdering Christina Downer, sister of SNL writer Jimmy Fowlie; investigators believe they killed her and concealed her body. Both face murder charges and are held on $2-million bail. The arrests followed a Joshua Tree search, nearly a year after Downer disappeared; her cellphone later washed ashore.

Decades after their first wins, Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland win at Daytime Emmys

Roger Howarth and Beth Maitland swept the supporting acting categories at the 53rd Daytime Emmys, winning decades after prior Emmy victories; Howarth plays Matt Clark and Maitland continues as Traci Abbott on “The Young and the Restless.” Other winners included Tracee Ellis Ross, Ambyr Michelle and Sherri Shepherd, while the Hollywood Palladium ceremony streamed again.

Faster relief for depression that resists antidepressants

One spray of fast-acting psychedelic mebufotenin reduced symptoms for eight weeks in a trial of 193 people with treatment-resistant depression, with most discharged within two hours. But average improvement was 30%, patients could often identify treatment, and the developer funded the study, leaving efficacy uncertain. Psychedelics remain unapproved; antidepressants act slowly, while alternatives are demanding.

Tukaram Mundhe says 'public service is never about an individual' as he reacts to Goenka's praise

IAS officer Tukaram Mundhe said public service is a collective effort after RPG Group chairman Harsh Goenka praised his crackdown on food adulteration and unsafe kitchens, asking why few civil servants show similar conviction. Mundhe said many officers work without recognition and insisted citizen-centric, accountable administration must be the norm. His FDA campaigns target expired products and unhygienic kitchens.

Doctor explains reasons for respiratory symptoms worsening at night, shares steps to reduce risk

Night-time coughing, wheezing or breathlessness may reflect winter pollution trapped near the ground, daytime exposure or airway sensitivity—not pollution alone, says pulmonologist Vikas Mittal. Circadian changes can narrow asthmatic airways, while reflux, infections or post-nasal drip may worsen coughing when lying down. Check air quality and limit outdoor exposure; PM2.5 irritates airways, particularly in people with asthma or COPD.