India News Highlights, 14 November 2026: Abhishek Banerjee accuses agencies of shielding Suvendu Adhikari in Narada case
Banerjee alleged that Adhikari was never summoned for questioning despite appearing in the sting operation allegedly accepting money.
· The Indian Express · JoinTrinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee accused investigating agencies of shielding West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the Narada case, alleging that he was never summoned for questioning despite appearing in the sting operation allegedly accepting money, PTI report. Banerjee, who was questioned by police for nearly four hours over an FIR linked to his social media post allegedly targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Gujarati community, said he had responded to every summons and never evaded an investigation.
“Over the last five years, no one has seen Suvendu Adhikari, then the Leader of the Opposition, appear at a police station or before the CBI in connection with the Narada case, despite the allegations of accepting money. He was protected by the High Court. There is nothing against me, yet I am repeatedly being summoned in various false cases,” Banerjee alleged.
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A massive fire broke out at a cloth storage godown in Surat’s Kharvasa area. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot and firefighting operations are underway. The cause of the fire is yet to be known.
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Tamil Nadu sets limits on rice, dal stocks as prices soar
Tamil Nadu has imposed stock limits on rice, paddy and pulses to curb hoarding and control rising prices. Wholesalers and retailers will have to follow the new limits and declare their stocks online. Those holding excess stocks must bring them within the limits by November 16.
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Nov 14, 2026 07:04 PM IST
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Nov 14, 2026 07:00 PM IST
Fire breaks out at footwear factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri
A fire broke out at a footwear factory in outer Delhi's Mangolpuri area. No casualties were reported. The Delhi Fire Service (DFS) said it received a call about the blaze at 1.10 pm.
"Sixteen fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the fire was doused by 6 pm," the DFS said.
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Nov 14, 2026 06:53 PM IST
Pakistan minister to attend Delhi SCO meet, Islamabad announces
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Nov 14, 2026 06:49 PM IST
ED takes possession of Rs 26-crore project linked to Bhupesh Baghel's son
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken possession of a real estate project worth more than Rs 26 crore belonging to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, in connection with an alleged multi-crore liquor scam in the state.
Officials from the agency's Raipur zonal office carried out the procedure at the Vitthal Greens project in Jangiri village of Durg district by putting up a notice and pasting the possession order on the property.
Chaitanya Baghel developed the project through his proprietorship firm, Baghel Developers, officials said.
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Nov 14, 2026 06:33 PM IST
Abhishek Banerjee accuses agencies of sparing Suvendu Adhikari in Narada case
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee accused investigating agencies of shielding West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari in the Narada case, alleging that he was never summoned for questioning despite appearing in the sting operation allegedly accepting money.
Banerjee, who was questioned by police for nearly four hours over an FIR linked to his social media post allegedly targeting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Gujarati community, said he had responded to every summons and never evaded an investigation.
"Over the last five years, no one has seen Suvendu Adhikari, then the Leader of the Opposition, appear at a police station or before the CBI in connection with the Narada case, despite the allegations of accepting money. He was protected by the High Court. There is nothing against me, yet I am repeatedly being summoned in various false cases," Banerjee alleged.
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Nov 14, 2026 06:29 PM IST
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Madurai Tanishq heist: Influencer, suspect’s father arrested; hunt on for YouTuber
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Nov 14, 2026 06:26 PM IST
13 arrested in UP over alleged cow slaughter
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Nov 14, 2026 06:23 PM IST
Mumbai CNG price hiked by Rs 1.50 to Rs 91.50 per kg from November 15
Compressed natural gas (CNG) will cost Rs 91.50 per kg in Mumbai and adjoining areas from November 15, after Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) raised the price by Rs 1.50 per kg. It is the second hike in a fortnight. The revised rate takes effect from midnight on November 14.
Nov 14, 2026 06:15 PM IST
MCD to hold three-hour cleanliness drive across all 250 wards every Tuesday
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will launch a three-hour cleanliness drive across all 250 wards from November 24, targeting garbage-prone spots and areas that continue to face sanitation problems despite regular cleaning. The drive will take place every Tuesday from 9 am to noon and cover at least a two-kilometre stretch in each ward. MPs, MLAs, councillors, senior municipal officials and sanitation workers will take part in the exercise, Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi said in a statement. The campaign will cover roads, lanes, footpaths, public spaces and vacant plots, with particular focus on spots where garbage repeatedly accumulates, Wahi said.
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Nov 14, 2026 06:01 PM IST
Rajasthan Congress to launch agitation against BJP government after panchayat polls
Rajasthan Congress president Govind Singh Dotasra has announced a major public agitation against the BJP government after the conclusion of the panchayat elections, accusing it of corruption and misgovernance.
Dotasra alleged irregularities in the mid-day meal scheme, a shortage of teachers in schools and a lack of recruitment in government departments. He also claimed that the law and order situation had deteriorated, leaving people distressed under the BJP government. Accusing the government of using the police administration to retain power rather than maintain law and order, he said the Congress would launch a major movement over these issues after the panchayat polls.
The Panchayati Raj elections in Rajasthan began on October 22 and are scheduled to conclude on November 28.
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Nov 14, 2026 05:56 PM IST
In Pictures: Delhi records AQI of 354 on Saturday as pollution remains high
Delhi's air quality remained in the 'very poor' category on Saturday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 354. Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) remains in force across the city.
Nov 14, 2026 05:44 PM IST
Anand Vihar-Ghaziabad in 8 minutes: Namo Bharat corridor to get 8 fast trains from Monday
Anand Vihar to Ghaziabad in just eight minutes, and Anand Vihar to Begumpul in Meerut in 36 minutes. Commuters on the Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor will soon be able to make these journeys faster, with eight additional limited-stop trains set to start running during peak hours from Monday.
Nov 14, 2026 05:42 PM IST
Jharkhand police book two over alleged abduction of minor in Congress MLA rape case
Jharkhand Police have booked two people for allegedly abducting a 15-year-old girl and pressuring her to make a “false” statement accusing Congress MLA Bhushan Bara of rape. An FIR has been registered against the two-time legislator on the charge of raping his minor domestic help.
The girl’s grandfather lodged a complaint at Patratanr police station in Simdega district on Friday, naming the two men who allegedly abducted her three days earlier and coerced her into making the statement, Simdega Superintendent of Police Shrikant S Khotre said.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:52 PM IST
Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Assam, no damage reported
An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Assam on Saturday afternoon, with tremors felt across several parts of the state, including its largest city, Guwahati.
The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said the earthquake was recorded at around 2.43 pm in Kamrup district, at a depth of 10 km. No reports of damage have been received so far.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:49 PM IST
Bihar constable's wife shot dead at home in Bihar, probe underway
A constable’s wife was shot dead by an unidentified assailant at her residence in Bihar’s Khagaria district on Friday evening. Family members suspect a domestic dispute may have led to the murder.
The victim, Shweta Kumari, 35, was the wife of constable Gautam Kumar Chaudhary. She was shot at her home in Loniachak Mathurapur village, under the jurisdiction of Bharatkhand police station.
"Police are investigating the incident from all possible angles to ascertain the exact circumstances leading to the death. An FSL team collected evidence from the crime scene," Bharatkhand SHO Savitri Kumari said.
While family members cited a domestic dispute as a possible motive, officials said the exact circumstances and motive behind the murder were yet to be established.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:41 PM IST
Rajasthan holds final phase of Panchayat polls amid reports of EVM malfunctions
Voting was underway on Saturday in the fourth and final phase of Rajasthan’s panchayat elections, amid reports of glitches in electronic voting machines (EVMs) in some areas.
Polling began at 7 am across 25 districts and will continue until 6 pm for the election of zila parishad and panchayat samiti members. Reports of delays at several polling stations due to EVM malfunctions also emerged.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:33 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi dedicates Telangana gig workers' welfare law to workers
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday participated in a bike rally with gig workers in Telangana, travelling from the state-run Silparamam craft and cultural village to Jayabheri Ground.
Addressing the gathering after the rally, Gandhi dedicated the gig workers’ welfare legislation enacted by the Telangana government to the workers, describing them as the foundation of the economy and partners in progress.
He alleged that the ideology of the BJP-RSS was aimed at benefiting big industrialists such as Gautam Adani and Mukesh Ambani while treating workers like bonded labourers.
"There are two ideologies in the 21st century. One, the BJP-RSS ideology. They want to make you bonded labour. They want you to work for 24 hours, give your blood and sweat and suffer injuries and die in accidents. The full benefit should go to crorepatis, Ambani, Adani and you don't reap the benefits of your hard work," he said.
Recalling his meetings with gig workers ahead of the Assembly elections, Gandhi said the Congress had fulfilled its promise of providing them with social security and protection by ensuring the enactment of the legislation. Under the law, gig workers will be entitled to Rs 5 lakh in accident insurance and Rs 10 lakh in health insurance. The government will also provide Wi-Fi-enabled rest zones for them.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:19 PM IST
Jitu Patwari calls himself Digvijaya Singh’s ‘political son’ but BJP has a warning for him
Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari has described himself as the “political son” of senior party leader Digvijaya Singh, saying he learnt the art of practising politics with dignity from the former chief minister. In a lighter vein, Patwari said Singh’s political legacy belonged to him while the veteran Congress leader’s son, Jaivardhan Singh, would inherit the money.
Nov 14, 2026 04:18 PM IST
NCP merger talks hit dead end? Sunetra Pawar denies seeking MLAs' opinion
The possibility of a merger between Maharashtra’s rival NCP factions appears to have lost momentum, with NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Saturday ruling out further discussion on the issue and Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar confirming to The Indian Express that she had not sought any feedback from her legislators on a possible reunification.
Nov 14, 2026 04:16 PM IST
NSUI to protest outside Uttarakhand Bhawan over Haldwani minor's gang rape case
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has called a protest outside Uttarakhand Bhawan in Delhi on November 16, demanding an impartial investigation into the alleged gang-rape of a minor girl in Haldwani.
In a statement, the Congress’s student wing said four people had been arrested in connection with the case, including an ABVP candidate in the MBPG College students’ union elections.
The 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped at a hotel in the Mukhani area of Haldwani on Thursday night. Police arrested four men in connection with the incident: ABVP leader Dheeraj Bisht, Nitin Pal, Ansh Khatri and Himanshu Goni.
NSUI national president Vinod Jakhar said the organisation would not allow the case to be buried under political pressure. He also demanded protection and legal assistance for the survivor and her family.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:07 PM IST
BJP slams Himachal government over stamp duty hike, says public burdened
BJP spokesperson Ajay Rana criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the state government's stamp duty hike, accusing the Congress government of burdening the public through its "misplaced" economic policies. Rana claimed that documents and legal procedures that earlier attracted a stamp duty of Rs 100 now cost as much as Rs 1,000. He alleged that the tenfold increase would affect people executing affidavits, agreements, property-related documents and other legal formalities.
"What crime have the people of this state committed that the burden of every economic crisis is being placed upon them? Why does the government appear to rely solely on extracting higher fees from the public, rather than developing new resources to increase its own revenue?" he said.
The Himachal Pradesh government revised stamp duty rates through the Indian Stamp (Himachal Pradesh Second Amendment) Act, 2026, in September. The revised rates came into effect on October 28, increasing charges by up to ten times for certain legal instruments, affidavits and general power of attorney services.
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Nov 14, 2026 04:01 PM IST
Mekedatu Project: Tamil Nadu Congress chief flags ‘blatant bias’ by Centre
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president Manickam Tagore criticised Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar for pushing the Mekedatu dam project in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, warning that it could turn the Cauvery Delta into a desert.
Tagore accused the Centre of "blatant bias" and said Shivakumar had sought central approval for the project while addressing a gathering in Mysuru in Modi’s presence. Shivakumar had claimed that the Supreme Court had ruled in Karnataka's favour on the construction of the Mekedatu dam, Tagore said.
Pointing out that Tamil Nadu had already approached the Supreme Court over the inter-state dispute, Tagore said Shivakumar's remarks undermined the state's interests and disregarded the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal's award and subsequent Supreme Court rulings, secured after a 50-year struggle.
Tagore said Tamil Nadu's legal entitlement of 177.25 TMC of Cauvery water, under the tribunal's award and Supreme Court ruling, comprises 60 TMC from the Kabini dam, 52 TMC from the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam and 80 TMC from Karnataka's unregulated catchment areas, including rainfall up to Biligundulu, where the water-gauge station is located.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:56 PM IST
Assam CM announces Rs 9 lakh ex gratia for families of 26 Kaziranga crash victims
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced an ex gratia of Rs 9 lakh for the next of kin of each of the 26 people killed in the minibus-truck collision near Kaziranga a day earlier.
The compensation includes Rs 5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, Rs 2 lakh from the State Disaster Management Authority and Rs 2 lakh announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sarma said.
Sarma visited the accident site on National Highway 715 at Rangajan in Kaziranga. Many of those killed were college students returning from classes when the collision occurred.
The Chief Minister said he would personally visit the homes of all the bereaved families over the next two to three days. He also said steps had been taken to complete the post-mortem examinations on Saturday.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:52 PM IST
4 BSF personnel, civilian injured in three-vehicle pile-up in Gujarat
Four Border Security Force (BSF) personnel and a civilian were injured in a pile-up involving a BSF vehicle, a tractor-trolley and a truck in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district.
According to an official report, the accident occurred around 8.55 am on the Banas River Bridge, about 1 km from Deesa, when the BSF vehicle was transporting personnel from the border to their battalion headquarters.
A tractor-trolley carrying groundnuts suddenly changed lanes, forcing the BSF driver to brake sharply. A speeding truck then rammed into the BSF vehicle from behind, causing the tractor-trolley to overturn on the highway.
The four BSF personnel sustained minor injuries and were taken to the Civil Hospital in Deesa. The tractor driver also suffered minor injuries, Deesa Rural Police said.
The BSF vehicle sustained damage to its bonnet, windscreen, tailboard and safety guard. A preliminary investigation by Deesa Police indicated that the truck driver was under the influence of alcohol, the official report said.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:48 PM IST
Kerala minister seeks report over approval for scholarship exam linked to right-wing group
Kerala General Education Minister N Samsudheen has sought an explanation from the Director of General Education over the department’s decision to grant permission for a scholarship examination organised in association with a publication linked to a right-wing organisation.
The move follows media reports that the Education Department had approved the Young Scholar Exam 2026, organised by the National Teachers' Council in association with "Mayilpeely" magazine.
Mayilpeely is published by Balagokulam, a right-wing organisation active among children in Kerala. According to an official statement, the minister has asked the Director of General Education to submit a detailed report explaining the circumstances under which the department granted permission for the examination.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:41 PM IST
Delhi HC refuses to quash POCSO case against man who married minor girl
The Delhi High Court has refused to quash a sexual assault case against a man who married the minor girl, observing that her wish to continue living with him and his criminal liability for the alleged acts are distinct legal considerations.
The High Court said the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act was enacted to provide children special protection against sexual abuse and exploitation.
"Parliament has deliberately fixed an age (18 years) below which consent to sexual activity has no legal efficacy. The protection does not depend upon proof of force, coercion or deception, or upon an assessment of whether the particular child was sufficiently mature to understand the relationship," Justice Sanjeev Narula said in a judgment passed on November 4.
The court referred to a Supreme Court judgment which made it clear that marriage does not remove the protection that criminal law affords to a child.
"The victim's wish to continue living with the petitioner, her mother's support for that choice and the welfare of the child have received due consideration.
"The court does not doubt the sincerity of their request or overlook the hardship that continuation of the proceedings may entail for the family. Those considerations, however, do not answer the allegations or furnish an independent ground for quashing a prosecution of this nature," the High Court said.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:38 PM IST
Hardeep Singh Puri resigns from Rajya Sabha seat representing Uttar Pradesh
Days after being re-elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri resigned from his seat representing Uttar Pradesh.
Rajya Sabha Chairman C P Radhakrishnan accepted Puri’s resignation. His term from Uttar Pradesh was due to end on November 25.
Puri was elected unopposed from Madhya Pradesh on November 5, with his new term set to run until April 2, 2030. He was elected to the seat vacated by former Union Minister L Murugan, who resigned last month to focus on strengthening the BJP organisation in Tamil Nadu.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:35 PM IST
BJP questions Congress over Guillaume Long's invitation to Bharat Summit 2026
BJP National Convenor Ashish Usha Agarwal questioned the Congress over its decision to invite Guillaume Long to the Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad, asking what the party’s objective was in providing him a platform.
"Congress must answer: What is the agenda behind inviting Guillaume Long to its Bharat Summit 2026 in Hyderabad? Is there a larger political agenda behind this gathering?" Agarwal said.
"Rahul Gandhi must answer the nation. What is Congress's objective in providing a platform to such individuals and networks?" he added.
Agarwal also questioned whether the Congress was seeking international backing for what he described as an "anti-India agenda" by inviting individuals such as Long. He alleged that the party was bringing together international forces under the banner of "regime change" to question India's democratic mandate and weaken its democratic and constitutional institutions.
Nov 14, 2026 03:28 PM IST
Kerala minister urges Thiruvananthapuram corporation to allow Pushpavathy concert
Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister P C Vishnunadh has urged the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to reconsider its decision to deny permission for a music concert featuring singer Pushpavathy at Manaveeyam Veedhi in the state capital. The concert was scheduled for Saturday as part of the silver jubilee celebrations of Manaveeyam Veedhi.
Organisers alleged on Friday that the corporation, currently ruled by the BJP, had denied permission without citing any valid reason, despite their submitting applications to the police and civic authorities in accordance with the prescribed procedures.
"Manaveeyam Veedhi is a space where creative activities take place. Imposing restrictions on artists and denying them opportunities to perform there is not desirable. The corporation should reconsider its decision," Vishnunadh said.
Nov 14, 2026 03:23 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh plans to develop Visakhapatnam as film, gaming and digital content hub
Andhra Pradesh Minister Nara Lokesh and actor-producer Rana Daggubati said at the CII Partnership Summit 2026 that the state plans to develop Visakhapatnam as a hub for films, digital content, gaming and other creative industries.
Rana Daggubati also committed to working with the state government to build an integrated entertainment and creator-economy ecosystem.
Lokesh said the government aims to move beyond conventional film-production incentives and develop an end-to-end ecosystem encompassing studios, production facilities, post-production infrastructure and allied creative businesses.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:19 PM IST
India-US trade deal in ‘last stretch’, could be sealed soon: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India and the US have resolved most issues related to the proposed trade deal and are hopeful of finalising it soon, as negotiations continue over the remaining concerns.
"We certainly hope, and in many ways anticipate, that we are in the last stretch. That's not a secret," Jaishankar said in response to a question about the negotiations.
There has been speculation that India and the US could announce the trade deal following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, scheduled to be held in Miami on December 14 and 15.
Jaishankar said the remaining issues largely involved concerns on the US side, as changes had been made more by Washington than by New Delhi.
"The hope is that we should close it out soon. It's always the case that in that last period, everybody's impatient," he added.
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Nov 14, 2026 03:12 PM IST
J&K, Ladakh record four tremors in 11 hours; no damage reported
Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh experienced four earthquakes within 11 hours on Saturday, with magnitudes ranging from 2.9 to 3.9, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. Of the four tremors, three were recorded in the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir, while the fourth struck Leh in Ladakh, the NCS said.
Police said that there were no reports of damage in the affected areas.
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Nov 14, 2026 02:31 PM IST
Massive fire breaks out at cloth godown in Surat
A massive fire broke out at a cloth storage godown in Surat’s Kharvasa area. Fire tenders have rushed to the spot and firefighting operations are underway. The cause of the fire is yet to be known.
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Nov 14, 2026 02:18 PM IST
Namo Bharat to run faster trains during peak hours from November 16
The NCRTC will introduce eight additional fast Namo Bharat train services on the Delhi-Meerut corridor from November 16 to reduce travel time during morning and evening rush hours. The limited-stop trains will cover only five stations, including Anand Vihar, Ghaziabad and Begumpul, bringing the travel time between Anand Vihar and Ghaziabad down to just eight minutes. The services will run at 8 am and 8.30 am during morning peak hours and at 6 pm and 6.30 pm in the evening, in both directions. Regular Namo Bharat services will continue to operate at their existing 10-minute intervals. (PTI)
Nov 14, 2026 12:35 PM IST
Guwahati teen stabs mother, dies by suicide after jumping from building
A Class 9 student in Guwahati allegedly stabbed his mother with a sharp weapon at their home in Bamunimaidam on Friday night before jumping to his death from a multi-storey building, police said. The teenager reportedly posted details of the attack in his school WhatsApp group, asking others to locate his house and help his injured mother. His mother, who suffered serious neck injuries, is undergoing treatment in the ICU at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital and remains critical. Police are investigating the incident to establish the reason behind the attack.
Nov 14, 2026 12:30 PM IST
Rajasthan panchayat polls see EVM glitches, 15.81% voter turnout
Polling in the fourth and final phase of Rajasthan’s zila parishad and panchayat samiti elections began at 7 am, with delays reported at several polling stations due to EVM glitches. Voting is underway across 25 districts and will continue till 6 pm. Officials said the turnout stood at 15.81% by 10 am, with Hanumangarh’s Sangaria recording the highest polling at 22.41% and Beawar’s Badnor the lowest at 8.12%. A total of 8,843 candidates are contesting 2,524 seats, with more than 1.05 crore voters eligible to cast their ballots. Counting for all four phases will be held on November 20. (PTI)
Nov 14, 2026 11:42 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi joins gig workers’ bike rally in Hyderabad, rides pillion on worker’s scooty
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi joined a bike rally organised by gig workers in Hyderabad on Saturday, riding pillion on a worker’s scooty. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also took part in the rally, which began at Shilpakala Vedika and proceeded towards Jayabheri Grounds.
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Nov 14, 2026 10:20 AM IST
Kerala doctor held over sexual harassment of house surgeon
A doctor at the Nedumangad Government Taluk Hospital in Kerala was taken into custody on charges of sexually harassing a house surgeon. Dr V K Vinu was picked up from his home around 2 am, hours after DYFI workers protested outside the Nedumangad police station, alleging police inaction. According to police, the woman, a postgraduate student, had gone to him on Friday afternoon about a swelling on her body. He asked her to come to a room and made sexual advances there. She escaped with help from colleagues and went to the police. Police said he will be questioned before further legal steps are taken. (PTI)
Nov 14, 2026 10:13 AM IST
Mahadev betting app case: CBI conducts searches across 6 states
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has carried out searches at multiple locations across six states in the last few days in connection with the Mahadev online betting app case, officials said. The agency is probing the illegal betting platform, which is alleged to have run a large network of operators and money transfers. (PTI)
Nov 14, 2026 09:56 AM IST
Delhi AQI today
Delhi continued to breathe polluted air on Saturday, with the city’s AQI recorded at 348 in the ‘very poor’ category at 9 am. While this was lower than Friday’s 24-hour average of 373, seven of the 59 monitoring stations in the city reported ‘severe’ air quality. The Air Quality Early Warning System has forecast a further deterioration in pollution levels over the next few days.
Meanwhile, minimum temperatures rose slightly across several weather stations. Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 16.4 degrees Celsius, 2.9 degrees above normal and 0.2 degrees higher than Friday.
Nov 14, 2026 09:55 AM IST
Tamil Nadu stock limit notice
Tamil Nadu has imposed stock limits on rice, paddy and pulses to curb hoarding and control rising prices. Wholesalers and retailers will have to follow the new limits and declare their stocks online. Those holding excess stocks must bring them within the limits by November 16.
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