India News Highlights, 10 November 2026: ‘US mid-term elections unlikely to impact Delhi-Washington ties’, says MEA spokesperson

India News Highlights, 10 November 2026: Pusa, Chandni Chowk and Jaffarpur were the most polluted pockets in Delhi with AQI over 350.

The US mid-term elections were an internal matter of the country and are unlikely to impact ties between New Delhi and Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that the India-US partnership enjoys strong bipartisan support in Washington and both sides remain committed to further expanding it.

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“The mid-term elections are an internal matter of the US. I have no specific comment on them, beyond underlining that the India-US relationship enjoys strong bipartisan support,” Jaiswal said at a media briefing.

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Delhi pollution in ‘poor’ category

A day after alarming rise in pollution levels, Delhi on Tuesday recorded the Air Quality Index (AQI) at 294 in the ‘poor’ category, a marginal improvement from a day earlier. On Monday, a day after Diwali, the city’s 24-average air quality was in ‘very poor’ category, while several places recorded pollution levels in ‘severe’ category.

Teenage boy killed after explosion in Mumbai shop

A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai’s Malad area. The incident occurred on Monday at the ground-floor shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malvani. Following an explosion of firecrackers, the shop’s slab collapsed, and a blaze also erupted, PTI reported.

Maharashtra cities see alarming pollution

While Mumbai’s air quality made it to the news for poor air quality, several cities in Maharashtra have faced even worse conditions. The AQI in Pimpri Chinchwad soared past 300, while Pune’s levels were 2.5 times what they were last year. On November 9, 13 cities in the state fell into the ‘poor’ or ‘very poor’ categories. Of this year’s 10 worst-hit cities, only Nanded was ‘poor’ on the day after Diwali last year. This year, all ten cities found themselves in that category. Meanwhile, Mumbai managed to remain in the ‘moderate’ zone with an AQI of 172.

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Nov 10, 2026 06:10 PM IST
Comprehensive aviation policy to be placed before next K'taka Cabinet meeting: Minister

The Karnataka government has formulated a comprehensive civil aviation policy to promote the sector in the state, and it will be placed before the next Cabinet meeting for approval, state Infrastructure Development Minister M B Patil said on Tuesday.

The proposed policy covers financial assistance, Viability Gap Funding (VGF) and efficient management of airports operated by the state government, he said, adding that it could serve as a model for the entire country.

Referring to the suspension of flight services from Shivamogga airport, Patil blamed shortcomings in the Union government’s UDAN-2 scheme. “The suspension of flight services from Shivamogga airport is due to shortcomings in the Centre’s UDAN-2 policy. We had suggested extending the scheme from three years to five years, followed by another five years of joint operation by the state and Centre, with both sharing the expenditure equally. This would have yielded better results, but the Centre did not give due consideration to our proposal,” he said. As a result, flight operations at 17 airports across the country have now been suspended, the minister claimed.

Nov 10, 2026 05:26 PM IST
Woman, son found hacked to death in Keralam's Kannur; police suspect murder-suicide

A woman and her son were found hacked to death in their home in Mattannur on Tuesday, in a suspected case of murder-suicide, police said.

Jyothi (56) and her son Naveen (21) were found grievously injured on the second floor of their house but died before police could take them to the hospital, it said.

The police said that based on preliminary investigations, it suspects that the son killed his mother and then died by suicide. Jyothi was a teacher who retired last March and her husband Rajendran is a retired employee of the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB). When he returned from town in the morning, he found them hacked inside the house, police said. The police's initial conclusion is that the son died by suicide after killing his mother.

Nov 10, 2026 05:17 PM IST
'US mid-term elections unlikely to impact Delhi-Washington ties': MEA

The US mid-term elections were an internal matter of the country and are unlikely to impact ties between New Delhi and Washington, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that the India-US partnership enjoys strong bipartisan support in Washington and both sides remain committed to further expanding it.

"The mid-term elections are an internal matter of the US. I have no specific comment on them, beyond underlining that the India-US relationship enjoys strong bipartisan support," Jaiswal said at a regular media briefing.

"We continue to work to further strengthen our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership with the US," he added, responding to a question.

Nov 10, 2026 05:05 PM IST
'Extended an invitation to Nepal PM', says MEA spokesperson

On Nepal's PM visit to India, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have extended an invitation to the Prime Minister of Nepal to visit India. The discussions between the two sides are continuing regarding the visit... The entire range of bilateral relations that we have with Nepal will be discussed. This is an expansive partnership. This is a very special partnership, and all matters of mutual interest would be discussed." On the extradition of the former prime minister of Bangladesh, he says, "This is a legal matter, and it will be dealt with accordingly."

Nov 10, 2026 05:02 PM IST
'PM underscored India’s commitment to doing everything possible to help restore peace in Ukraine': MEA

On PM Modi speaking to Ukraine President Zelenskyy, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "As you are aware, it has been our consistent position from the very beginning that peace can only be restored through diplomacy and dialogue. We have been in continuous communication with both Ukraine and Russia, and have shared certain suggestions with them. The safety of vessels in the Black Sea; addressing the concerns of both nations regarding energy exports and food supplies; and exploring various non-attack possibilities. The Prime Minister underscored India’s firm commitment to doing everything possible to help restore peace in Ukraine. Furthermore, following this telephone conversation, India’s External Affairs Minister spoke with his Russian Foreign Minister, Lavrov, and they discussed the diplomatic initiatives currently underway regarding the conflict in Ukraine."

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Nov 10, 2026 04:27 PM IST
TN CM Vijay convened crucial meet of TVK legislators

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK founder C Joseph Vijay summoned his party legislators to Chennai for an emergency consultative meeting, party sources told PTI on Tuesday.

The high-level meeting scheduled to take place at the TVK party headquarters in Panaiyur, on Nov 11, will be chaired by CM Vijay. Party general secretary and Minister N Anand and other senior leaders would participate in the meeting that has been called amidst growing political pressure and scrutiny over the conduct of certain legislators, which the leadership fears could undermine the public standing of the six-month-old government.

Nov 10, 2026 03:43 PM IST
Parents must sell vehicles if unable to stop minors from driving: Keralam minister

Keralam Transport Minister C P John on Tuesday called for strict action against parents who allow minors to drive vehicles, saying those unable to restrain their children should even consider selling their vehicles.

John said action should be taken against parents rather than minors caught driving vehicles, as they were responsible for allowing their children access to them. "They (parents) should not hand over vehicle keys to their children. Parents who cannot control them should sell their vehicles. There is no need for vehicles in the homes of such people," he told reporters here.

John said parents were responsible for incidents involving minors driving vehicles as they provided them access to the vehicles. Apparently referring to the recent Benz crash incident in which a judge's son was allegedly involved, he pointed out that cases had been registered even against influential persons in connection with such cases.

Nov 10, 2026 03:24 PM IST
Delhi: Man kills 19-year-old over relationship with his wife, held with associate

A 28-year-old man allegedly murdered a 19-year-old man in central Delhi's Karol Bagh over his relationship with the accused's wife, with the help of an associate, police said on Tuesday.

The two accused, Kunal alias Mukri (28) and Piyush alias Mental (22), have been arrested in connection with the murder, they said.

The deceased and Kunal's wife had allegedly been living together for around three months, which led to resentment and personal enmity between the accused and the victim, police said.

The incident took place on November 4, when police received information about a 19-year-old youth being stabbed in the Karol Bagh area. An FIR under Sections 103(1) (murder) and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered at Prasad Nagar police station.

During the investigation, police analysed CCTV footage and technical evidence, which allegedly revealed Kunal and Piyush's involvement in the crime.

Police subsequently apprehended the two accused from west Delhi's Tilak Nagar area.

Nov 10, 2026 02:57 PM IST
Man assaulted, verbally abused in dispute over firecrackers in Thane; 3 booked

A minor dispute over children bursting firecrackers turned violent in Maharashtra's Thane district after three persons allegedly assaulted and verbally abused a man at a housing society, police said on Tuesday.

According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight on Sunday outside a residential complex in the Sonivali area of Badlapur when complainant Aditya Sharad Dhanawade (32) tried to intervene after an unidentified person began scolding children for bursting crackers nearby.

When Dhanawade requested the person to let the issue go, security guard Asif Altaf Hussain Shaikh (25) confronted him. Shaikh allegedly began verbally abusing Dhanawade before punching him. During the scuffle, Shaikh fell and sustained a minor head injury, an official said.

Shortly after the physical altercation, two other residents of the building, Shubham Sachin Jankar (22) and Savita Sachin Jankar (49), joined in and allegedly hurled abuses at the complainant, he said.

Nov 10, 2026 02:37 PM IST
Home for Diwali, President’s Bodyguard shot in head over firecracker row in UP

A 26-year-old Army jawan, serving as a bodyguard posted at Rashtrapati Bhawan, was shot in the head during a dispute over bursting firecrackers in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat on Diwali night. Saurabh Tomar had come home to celebrate Diwali with his family, who live in Gopalpur Khadana. 

Police said they received information about the firing around 10 pm. During the preliminary inquiry, police learnt that Saurabh was bursting firecrackers on the road along with his family when two neighbours, brothers Dheeraj and Monu, objected to it and got into an argument with Saurabh’s brother, Vineet. The disagreement soon escalated into violence when Dheeraj allegedly pulled out a country-made pistol and opened fire. The bullet first struck a wall before hitting Saurabh in the head.

The accused also allegedly assaulted Vineet and threatened the family with dire consequences before fleeing. Family members rushed Saurabh to a hospital, where doctors performed surgery and removed the bullet.

Nov 10, 2026 02:29 PM IST
Fadnavis defends UCC decision, accuses Oppn of provoking street protests

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has defended his government's decision to draft a Uniform Civil Code, asserting that the Constitution itself directs states to work towards its implementation. Hitting back at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Fadnavis said that the UCC is rooted in the Directive Principles of State Policy and alleged that the Opposition was trying to orchestrate street protests similar to those seen in neighbouring countries.

"Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's Constitution has given us fundamental rights and incorporated Directive Principles of State Policy. One of these directives says every state should bring a Uniform Civil Code. Who has written this? The Constitution of India. It is a constitutional responsibility," he said.

Nov 10, 2026 02:00 PM IST
Two killed, one injured as car crashes into motorcycle in Pune

Two persons were killed, and a 16-year-old girl was critically injured after a speeding car rammed into a motorcycle on a highway in Pune district. The crash occurred on Sunday night at Uruli Kanchan in Haveli taluka on the Pune-Solapur highway. Nayan Nitin Hajare (19) and his sister Tanvi were travelling towards Solapur on a motorcycle when a car hit their two-wheeler from behind. He said the car was being driven at a high speed and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The brother-sister duo and the car driver, Tushar alias Amar Rohidas Kunjir (23), sustained severe injuries and were rushed to a hospital, where the two men died while undergoing treatment.

Nov 10, 2026 12:50 PM IST
Allegation of harassment to Woman Collector: Tamil Nadu Minister promises probe against TVK MLA

Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Rajmohan on Tuesday assured an impartial inquiry into allegations of misconduct levelled against ruling TVK MLA Arul Vignesh, following reports that he sent inappropriate text messages to a female district collector. The controversy erupted after reports surfaced on social media alleging that Vignesh, who represents the Kallakurichi constituency, sent improper messages to District Collector J E Padmaja. The minister, while addressing reporters, said the state administration under Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, regardless of the accused's political affiliation or stature.

Nov 10, 2026 12:47 PM IST
Private bus gutted in fire after rear tyre bursts in Andhra; 35 escape unhurt

A private bus travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh was gutted in a fire following a rear tyre burst in Prakasam district during the wee hours of Tuesday. All the 35 passengers escaped unhurt.

"The bus, registered in Chittoor, caught fire after one of its rear tyres burst while it was travelling from Kadapa to Vijayawada around 1 am today. However, all 35 occupants, including 33 passengers, the driver and the cleaner, escaped unhurt," an official told PTI. The driver stopped the bus on the left side of the road after one of its rear tyres burst. When he got down to inspect the bus, it had already caught fire, according to police.

Nov 10, 2026 12:39 PM IST
Man strangles wife to death, attempts to kill daughter in UP's Shahjahanpur

A 38-year-old man in UP allegedly strangled his wife to death and attempted to kill their 12-year-old daughter while they were asleep at their home on Tuesday. The incident took place in Shahjahanpur's Adarsh Nagar Colony. The motive behind the incident is yet to be ascertained. While the accused, identified as Kamlesh Gupta, allegedly strangled his wife and attempted to strangle their younger daughter Anjali, the elder daughter managed to escape and locked herself in another room. She then alerted other family members over the phone.

Nov 10, 2026 12:33 PM IST
CM Revanth Reddy announces statewide tour after Sankranti, vows to sweep away BRS, BJP

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy annonced that he would tour the state after Sankranti festival in January next year and trigger a "tsunami", which would sweep the BRS and BJP. Addressing a public meeting on Monday evening, marking the conclusion of three-day tour of his assembly constituency of Kodangal, he said he would reach out to people across the state under the programme titled 'Praja Balam'. "After Sankranti, I will tour all over Telangana. I will create a tsunami with 'praja balam' (people's strength). Modi and 'kedi' (a derogatory reference to KCR) will be swept away in that tsunami. We will hoist the tricolour of Congress. I will reach out to all of you," he said, according to PTI.

Nov 10, 2026 11:44 AM IST
Security heightened around Red Fort on Delhi November 10 blast anniversary

The security has been heightened in around Red Fort in Old Delhi as November 10 marks one year since a blast ripped a busy intersection near the monument, killing 11 people.

Delhi | Security heightened in the area around Red Fort as November 10 marks one year since a powerful blast in a car killed 11 people here

Nov 10, 2026 11:39 AM IST
Keralam minister sits down before singing of Vande Mataram completed at official function

Keralam Health Minister K Muraleedharan appeared to express his displeasure over the full rendition of Vande Mataram at an official function in Kasaragod by returning to his seat on the dais before the singing of the national song was completed. The incident took place on Monday during the inauguration of a laboratory at the Mulleria Family Health Centre.

Visuals showed the district collector, Kasaragod MP Rajmohan Unnithan and MLA K Mahin, who were seated alongside the minister, also sitting down before the song ended.

Nov 10, 2026 11:29 AM IST
Fire engulfs hill in J-K's Kishtwar; Blaze brought under control after 11-hour operation

A massive fire engulfed a mountain slope in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar and was brought under control on Tuesday after an 11-hour-long joint operation. There were no casualties due to the fire. Nearly 1,000 kanals (125 acres) of state land were affected by the fire in Trigam, around 25 km from Kishtwar district headquarters, PTI reported.

Nov 10, 2026 11:16 AM IST
Akhilesh vows to make Ayodhya 'global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage'

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has promised to develop Ayodhya with world-class infrastructure and transform it into the "global capital of Sanatan pilgrimage" if his party comes to power in Uttar Pradesh after the elections next year. In a post on X, Yadav, who prominently raised the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple in June, said his party was committed to restoring Ayodhya's dignity and improving its local economy, which he claimed had been affected by a decline in the number of devotees visiting the holy city. Alleging that devotees had been hurt by the "theft from the Ram temple", he said his party would also introduce a transparent system for the temple to restore public confidence.

Nov 10, 2026 10:45 AM IST
Delhi government to launch first recreational cruise on Yamuna today

The Delhi government is set to launch its first recreational cruise service on the Yamuna River at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday. The cruise will offer a 6-km round-trip experience between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will launch a recreational river cruise service along the Yamuna in the presence of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Minister Kapil Mishra and Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, ANI reported.

Nov 10, 2026 10:36 AM IST
9-year-old girl raped by relative in Ranchi; accused absconding

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a relative in the Jharkhand capital Ranchi. The accused, who frequently visited the girl's house, allegedly took a two-wheeler from her father on Monday on the pretext of going to fetch rice. He also took the girl along and allegedly raped her at an isolated place before dropping her back home, PTI reported. The incident came to light when the girl's mother noticed dirt on her clothes and questioned her, following which the child narrated, police cited officials as saying.

Nov 10, 2026 10:28 AM IST
Coming in 2028, a new 190-seat medical college at West Delhi hospital

The Delhi government is planning to establish a new medical college at Guru Gobind Singh Government Hospital in West Delhi’s Raghubir Nagar with 150 MBBS seats and 40 postgraduate seats. It is part of a three-phase expansion plan, aimed at creating a 1,322-bed medical complex. The proposed medical college will have 204 teaching positions — 19 professors, 40 associate professors, 55 assistant professors, 32 tutors and demonstrators, and 58 senior residents — as per National Medical Commission guidelines. Read more

Nov 10, 2026 09:34 AM IST
Ghaziabad man kills woman after hitting her with brick

A man in Ghaziabad killed a woman on Monday by hitting her with a brick, PTI cited a police official as saying. The incident took place in Loni border police station area.

Police said the victim, Pinky, a resident of Bulandshahr, had come in contact with the accused, Pintu on social media platform and they started talking. Pintu had come to meet Pinky and they had a dispute, following which the accused hit her with brick amid the argument and she died. The body has been sent for post-mortem and interrogation of the accused is underway.

Nov 10, 2026 09:07 AM IST
Boy killed as slab of firecracker shop in Mumbai collapses after explosion

A 16-year-old boy died after the slab of a shop storing firecrackers collapsed following an explosion in Mumbai's Malad area, PTI reported, citing officials on Tuesday. The incident occurred late on Monday at a shop on Abdul Hamid Marg in Malad's Malvani area.

Following an explosion of firecrackers, the shop's slab collapsed, leading to a blaze. The fire was confined to firecrackers, electrical wiring and installations spread over about 20 by 30 feet inside the shop and was extinguished by 10.36 pm. The boy, reported missing after the incident, was later found charred to death inside the shop.

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