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Youth launching rockets, satellites after we opened space sector: PM Modi
PM Modi said that the expansion of private participation in the space sector is creating opportunities for young people to develop technologies and undertake initiatives
 "Youth launching rockets, satellites after we opened space sector: PM Modi")
Delimitation Bill: Why seat expansion has revived the North-South debate
The proposed expansion of the Lok Sabha to 850 seats has raised concerns over political representation, the balance between states and the implementation of women's reservation
 "Delimitation Bill: Why seat expansion has revived the North-South debate")
Delhi to deploy over 5,000 police personnel for Chhath Puja celebrations
Security arrangements will be particularly strengthened around the Yamuna ghats, ponds, and locations where large gatherings are expected
 "Delhi to deploy over 5,000 police personnel for Chhath Puja celebrations")
Allahabad HC flags indefinite freezing of bank accounts after cyber fraud
The bench impleaded the home ministry in a petition filed by a builder whose bank accounts have remained frozen
 "Allahabad HC flags indefinite freezing of bank accounts after cyber fraud")
PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, travels with CM Shivakumar
PM Modi and Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar together flagged off the new services and travelled on the Metro train
 "PM Modi inaugurates Bengaluru Metro's Pink Line, travels with CM Shivakumar")
Chhath Puja 2026: Delhi and other state schools to remain closed on Nov 16
The Delhi government has declared a public holiday on Nov 16 for Chhath Puja 2026, according to official details. Chhath Puja will be marked this year from today, Nov 13 to Nov 16
 "Chhath Puja 2026: Delhi and other state schools to remain closed on Nov 16")
Karnataka at 70: Growing richer, spending more on social services
State's per capita income has surged past national averages even as its overall economic share stays flat
 "Karnataka at 70: Growing richer, spending more on social services")
SC ruling on debt recovery: Can balance sheets extend repayment deadlines?
The Supreme Court clarified when a company's financial statements can amount to an acknowledgement of outstanding dues, giving creditors a fresh period to pursue recovery claims
 "SC ruling on debt recovery: Can balance sheets extend repayment deadlines?")
Delhi pollution worsens, 33 monitoring stations record 'severe' air quality
IIT Delhi recorded the highest AQI at 488, followed by Chandni Chowk at 480, North Campus of Delhi University at 479
 "Delhi pollution worsens, 33 monitoring stations record 'severe' air quality")
Sairang Express derailment: Initial probe points to faulty braking system
A six-member probe team, in its report, found that the system primarily responsible for applying brakes in the coaches was in an isolated condition in the locomotive
 "Sairang Express derailment: Initial probe points to faulty braking system")
High baseline pollution magnifies Delhi's post-Diwali air quality crisis
Delhi's pre-Diwali PM2.5 averaged 236 µg/m³, nearly double last year's level, as persistent local and regional emissions left the city vulnerable to festive pollution spikes
 "High baseline pollution magnifies Delhi's post-Diwali air quality crisis")
Wangchuk claims house arrest amid planned Ladakh protest, says under watch
Wangchuk, who is a prominent member of Leh Apex Body (LAB), said he would challenge the restrictions on his movement before the appropriate legal forums
 "Wangchuk claims house arrest amid planned Ladakh protest, says under watch")
India records 38% drop in TB deaths since 2015, outpaces global rate: WHO
Despite progress, India still had the highest TB burden, accounting for almost a quarter of global cases in 2025
 "India records 38% drop in TB deaths since 2015, outpaces global rate: WHO")
Take 'the India Story' to the world, says PM Narendra Modi to media
At a Diwali Milan with journalists, PM Modi urged the media to highlight India's achievements globally, promote the vision of a developed nation by 2047 and raise awareness about drug abuse.
 "Take 'the India Story' to the world, says PM Narendra Modi to media")
Email warns of blasts at Mumbai airport, Amitabh Bachchan's residence
The authenticity of the threats and the identity of the person who sent the email were not immediately known
 "Email warns of blasts at Mumbai airport, Amitabh Bachchan's residence")
Passenger held over hoax hijack threat to Air India Kolkata-Mumbai flight
The action was taken over Wednesday's incident involving Air India flight AI 2772, which was delayed for several hours after a handwritten threat note was found inside the aircraft's lavatory
 "Passenger held over hoax hijack threat to Air India Kolkata-Mumbai flight")
Sonia Gandhi married into a political dynasty, then lived through tragedy
In a memoir and interview, the Italian-born woman who married into the Nehru-Gandhi dynasty recalls political battles and the killings of family members
 "Sonia Gandhi married into a political dynasty, then lived through tragedy")
Attack on CRPF post: Search operation resumes to track down two terrorists
Two heavily armed terrorists emerged from a dense cluster of trees and opened fire at a CRPF post in the South Kashmir district on Wednesday, injuring three personnel
 "Attack on CRPF post: Search operation resumes to track down two terrorists")
4.9-magnitude earthquake hits West Sikkim, mild tremors felt in Gangtok
The moderate earthquake occurred at 4.30 am, with its epicentre located around 40 km northwest of Yuksom in Gyalshing district of West Sikkim
 "4.9-magnitude earthquake hits West Sikkim, mild tremors felt in Gangtok")
Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in J-K's Kishtwar
The bodies of two missing Special Police Officers were recovered in Kishtwar a day after they went missing in Dachhan
 "Bullet-riddled bodies of two missing SPOs recovered in J-K's Kishtwar")