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India calls for urgent UNSC reform, stresses need for representation
Harish pointed to three key factors hindering it: the ineffective intergovernmental negotiation process, the insistence on consensus by some countries, and lack of representation for the Global South
 "India calls for urgent UNSC reform, stresses need for representation")
Delhi AQI very poor: Rohini, Anand Vihar 'smoking over 20 cigarettes' daily
Data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) showed that pollution hotspots like Anand Vihar, Rohini, and Mundka were the hardest hit, with AQI levels exceeding 400
 "Delhi AQI very poor: Rohini, Anand Vihar 'smoking over 20 cigarettes' daily")
Delhi govt to reinstate bus marshals to ensure safety of women, elders
The proposal will be forwarded to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena urging to make the appointments permanent
 "Delhi govt to reinstate bus marshals to ensure safety of women, elders")
July 2023 train firing: Trial begins as court records testimony of witness
The witness will be cross-examined by defence lawyers on November 27, the next day of hearing
 "July 2023 train firing: Trial begins as court records testimony of witness")
ED restitutes property worth Rs 12.73 crore in Chennai's Saidapet Taluk
ED initiated investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the Central Crime Branch
 "ED restitutes property worth Rs 12.73 crore in Chennai's Saidapet Taluk")
Farmers hold two officials captive in Bathinda's mandi, clash with police
Three police personnel were injured in the incident, the farmers also damaged two police vehicles
 "Farmers hold two officials captive in Bathinda's mandi, clash with police")
Gunfight in Manipur's Jiribam kills 11 militants, violence erupts in Imphal
Two CRPF personnel also sustained injuries during the heavy exchange of fire at Borobekra
 "Gunfight in Manipur's Jiribam kills 11 militants, violence erupts in Imphal")
SC junks WB plea against arbitral award in favour of Mauritius-based firm
The dispute pertained to the payment of assured tax incentive to Essex which had purchased West Bengal government's shares in Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) as per a share purchase agreement (SPA)
 "SC junks WB plea against arbitral award in favour of Mauritius-based firm")
Trial of RG Kar rape-murder case commences, key accused Roy cries foul
Roy has been booked under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (rape), Section 66 (punishment for causing death or resulting in a persistent vegetative state) and 103 (punishment for murder)
 "Trial of RG Kar rape-murder case commences, key accused Roy cries foul")
News updates: Farm fires cross 7,000-mark after over 400 fresh cases in Punjab
Latest news updates: Catch all the latest news developments from across the world here
 "News updates: Farm fires cross 7,000-mark after over 400 fresh cases in Punjab")
Govt asks banks to do fresh KYC of PM Jan Dhan accounts due for updation
During the meeting, Nagaraju suggested using all means for doing re-KYC -- such as fingerprints, face recognition, taking declarations where no change in KYC documents occurred
 "Govt asks banks to do fresh KYC of PM Jan Dhan accounts due for updation")
3,500 special trains operated for 60 mn travellers during Diwali, Chhath
Over 3 crore passengers travelled only on November 4, which is more than the combined population of Australia and New Zealand
 "3,500 special trains operated for 60 mn travellers during Diwali, Chhath")
Menstrual hygiene policy for school students framed, approved: Centre to SC
The top court was hearing a PIL filed by Congress leader and social activist Jaya Thakur seeking directions to the Centre and states to provide free sanitary pads to female students
DMRC launches bike taxi service from 12 stations via Momentum mobile app
The service, which was introduced on Monday, includes two options -- SHERYDS for women, by women, and RYDR, available to all commuters, according to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
 "DMRC launches bike taxi service from 12 stations via Momentum mobile app")
Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category with AQI reading of 352
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded until 4 pm daily was reported at 352, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data
 "Delhi air quality remains in 'very poor' category with AQI reading of 352")
Baba Siddique murder: Main shooter Shivkumar sent to custody till Nov 19
Former Maharashtra minister Siddique, 66, was shot dead on October 12 by three assailants outside his son MLA Zeeshan Siddique's office building in Bandra East, Mumbai
 "Baba Siddique murder: Main shooter Shivkumar sent to custody till Nov 19")
Blast in storage tank causes fire at IOCL Vadodara refinery; 1 dies
The blast at the IOCL refinery in the Koyali area on the outskirts of Vadodara occurred at 4 PM, triggering the blaze
 "Blast in storage tank causes fire at IOCL Vadodara refinery; 1 dies")
Govt to cover medical expenses for the needy: UP CM at Gorakhpur event
Adityanath instructed officials to expedite the process of issuing Ayushman cards to those who don't have it and require financial assistance
 "Govt to cover medical expenses for the needy: UP CM at Gorakhpur event")
Justice Khanna hears 45 cases on 1st day as CJI, thanks lawyers for wishes
CJI Khanna entered the hallowed CJI's courtroom around noon after being sworn by President Droupadi Murmu in a brief ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
 "Justice Khanna hears 45 cases on 1st day as CJI, thanks lawyers for wishes")
SC rejects bail plea of Prajwal Revanna booked for rape, sexual assault
Rejecting the plea, a bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma observed Revanna was a "very influential person"
