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Farhan Akhtar's upcoming war-themed film "120 Bahadur" is facing controversy even before its release. On Monday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court refused to hear a petition seeking a title change. The court bluntly asked, "Why so much sensitivity regarding the name when the film has already received official approval?"
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Satyendra Kumar, Social Security Officer, Regional Director, Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) in a bribery case.
The arrest comes after Kumar allegedly demanded and accepted a bribe of Rs 9,000 from a complainant.
Sheikh Hasina has had a deep connection with politics, struggle, and pain. From childhood, she faced hardships completely different from the world of ordinary children. She grew up in a household filled with political activities and concerns for her father's safety.
Amidst the rosy winter, the third week of November is shaping up to be a special one for OTT viewers. In the first two weeks, series and films like Maharani Season 4, Delhi Crimes 3, Jolly LLB 3, and Baramulla provided viewers with ample entertainment. Now, this new week, starting November 17th, will see several new releases, packed with suspense, thrill, drama, and romance.
The investigation into the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi is progressing rapidly, and the layers of the terrorist module are being revealed.
Investigators probing the terrorist module linked to Dr. Umar have found evidence of an organized internal structure, encrypted communication channels, and coordinated movement of weapons.
Security agencies have identified Dr. Umar as the driver of the car laden with explosives that exploded near the Red Fort Metro station on November 10.
According to sources, Umar formed a signal group using a special character name about three months ago. He added Muzammil, Adeel, Muzaffar, and Irfan to this encrypted communication platform, which investigators believe was used for internal coordination.
The Election Commission on Monday issued an order for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Assam. The Commission states that the purpose of this process is to remove any errors or discrepancies in the voter list and to correctly register all eligible citizens.
It is noteworthy that in October 2025, the Central Election Commission announced the second phase of SIR of voter lists in 12 states and union territories. These states and territories include Andaman and Nicobar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal.
Acquaintances of Dr Shaheen and Parvez, involved in the Delhi bombings, stayed at a hotel in Charbagh about two months ago.
On Saturday, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) raided the hotel and collected numerous evidence.
This revelation has once again raised questions about the security arrangements at hotels in the capital.
The International Crimes Tribunal has sentenced Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to death after finding her guilty of crimes against humanity. Following the verdict, tensions have gripped the country, and security has been tightened. Hasina's party, the Awami League, has called for a shutdown to protest the decision.
The case relates to the July 2023 student movement, in which 1,400 people were allegedly killed by security forces. The prosecution claimed that Hasina played a key role in the violence and launched a special operation to suppress the protests.
The RJD suffered a crushing defeat in the 2025 Bihar Assembly elections. Tejashwi Yadav, who had claimed to be sworn in as Chief Minister on November 18th, was reduced to just 25 seats.
Following the RJD's poor performance, Madan Prasad Madhuban is now being widely discussed. This is the same Madan Prasad whose ticket was cut by the RJD and who burst into tears.
Madan Prasad even lay down on the ground outside Lalu Yadav's house in Patna and angrily declared that the RJD would win only 25 seats.
Monday brought a major legal setback for senior Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan and his son and former MLA Mohammad Abdullah Azam. The Special MP/MLA Magistrate Court in Rampur convicted both of them in the two PAN card scam. This verdict is being considered a significant turning point in the case filed in 2019.
The case was registered in December 2019 after BJP MLA Akash Saxena filed a complaint at the Civil Lines police station. According to Saxena, Abdullah Azam obtained two PAN cards based on two different birth dates and used them for bank accounts, income tax, and election processes.
The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT-BD) of Bangladesh has found Ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty in the case of alleged crimes against humanity which were committed during last year's student-led agitation. The agitation led to the fall of her Awami League Government.
The Tribunal has pronounced death sentence for Sheikh Hasina.
Faridabad-based Al Falah University is once again under the radar of investigative agencies. Delhi Police has issued summons to the university's chairman, Javed Ahmed Siddiqui, in two separate cases. These include the alleged Faridabad terrorist module case and the forgery and fraud case filed based on a UGC complaint. The investigation in both cases is progressing rapidly.
Recently, the Delhi Police Crime Branch registered two FIRs against Al Falah University. One FIR relates to alleged cheating and the other to forgery. The UGC complaint alleges serious irregularities in the university's accreditation process and documentation. Alleged violations of UGC Section 12 and claims of fraudulent accreditation have also surfaced.
Gold prices fell on Monday, the first day of the week. Weak international gold rates and the strengthening US dollar are directly impacting the Indian market. Increased uncertainty over interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve has put pressure on the market, leading to a decline in gold prices across the country.
In the capital, Delhi, the price of 24-carat gold was recorded at Rs 1,25,220 per 10 grams today, while the price of 22-carat gold was Rs 1,14,800 per 10 grams.
The effects of a cold wave were clearly felt in several districts of Uttar Pradesh such as Etawah, Bareilly, Kanpur, Barabanki, and Amethi on Saturday. Day and night temperatures across the state were recorded well below normal, leading to a sudden increase in cold. The Meteorological Department has predicted a further drop in minimum temperatures in the next 24 hours.
According to the Meteorological Department, a mild seasonal drop will continue over the next day. Cold wave-like conditions may persist during the night and morning in some parts of central Uttar Pradesh. However, with a change in wind direction from Monday, the drop in temperatures will begin to slow.
More than 40 Indians are feared dead in a horrific road accident in Saudi Arabia late Sunday night. According to preliminary reports, a bus carrying Indian pilgrims on an Umrah pilgrimage collided with a diesel tanker. The accident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time in the Muhras or Mufriyat area near Medina, about 160 kilometers from the city.
The impact was so severe that the bus was engulfed in flames within seconds. Many passengers were asleep at the time, preventing them from escaping. The accident was so horrific that many bodies were beyond identification.
Bangladesh is today in the midst of intense tension and political turmoil. The International Crimes Tribunal will deliver a historic verdict today on alleged crimes against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The verdict will be broadcast live on large screens in Dhaka and also broadcast on Facebook. Ahead of the verdict, incidents of violence, arson, and improvised explosive devices (IED) have been reported in several parts of the country.
Mohammad Yunus's interim government has taken strict measures to control the situation. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police have issued orders to shoot on sight against violent mobs or arsonists. Authorities have tightened security overnight, and the army, paramilitary forces, and police have been instructed to increase vigilance.
Air quality in the national capital, Delhi, remained in the "very poor" category for the fourth consecutive day. The average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 359 at 8 am on Monday. It improved slightly from 377 at 4 pm on Sunday, as wind speeds increased to 15 km/h during the day.
Forecasts indicate that Delhi is unlikely to see any relief in the coming days. Air quality may again reach "severe" levels between Monday and Wednesday.
The path for the formation of a new government in Bihar is almost clear. After lengthy negotiations between the BJP and the JDU, an agreement has been reached on the old formula. Under this, Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the 10th time. Late Saturday night, a meeting between Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President JP Nadda, JDU Acting National President Sanjay Jha, and Union Minister Lalan Singh approved the formula of one minister for every six MLAs.
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