Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, famously known as Orry, has been summoned by Mumbai Police in connection with a ₹252-crore drugs case. He has been asked to appear before the Anti-Narcotics Cell's Ghatkopar unit on Thursday at 10 am for questioning, police said. Earlier, police obtained the custody of Mohammed Salim Mohammed Suhail Shaikh in connection with the case.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hinted on Wednesday that he may resign as the Karnataka Congress President, stating, "I cannot hold the post permanently." He said, "I wanted to relinquish this responsibility when I took over as Deputy CM...but Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge asked me to continue." This comes amid tussle in Congress over making Shivakumar Karnataka CM.

Neeti Mohan and Kanika Kapoor will headline the Me’gong Festival 2025 in Meghalaya's Garo Hills on Dec 5–6. The festival celebrates Garo heritage with live music, traditional crafts, cuisine, and cultural experiences. International performers will be announced soon. The event is expected to draw thousands, boosting local tourism and artisans.

Medical experts have questioned Upasana Konidela’s claim that egg freezing is a foolproof option for women. Obstetricians highlighted the risks of delayed motherhood, high IVF costs, and modest success rates of frozen eggs. They cautioned young women against relying solely on technology to postpone pregnancies for career goals.

PU's campus unrest tightened as students' indefinite dharna entered Day 19, with 'PU Bachao Morcha' completing preparations for tomorrow's meeting. It will decide next phase of agitation amid growing anger over fresh FIR, what students called administration's 'vilification campaign' to sabotage peaceful movement and delay in issuing the Senate election notification under the pre-Oct 30 structure.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia urged Northeast states to adopt coordinated strategies for sports and food ecosystems. He emphasized the “One Sport, One State” vision, quality coaching, tech-driven training, and infrastructure, while also boosting milk, poultry, meat, and fisheries sectors for resilient agri-food systems and better livelihoods.

Normal life in Manipur was disrupted by a 24-hour bandh called by KCP-MC (Progressive) protesting the Sangai Festival. Markets, schools, offices, and transport services shut down across the valley districts, while security vehicles moved at key locations. Air travel remained unaffected.

Union Minister CR Paatil marked World Toilet Day by highlighting India's major sanitation milestones-12 crore toilets built and clean drinking water supplied to 15 crore households. He stressed strict action on any Jal Jeevan Mission lapses and reaffirmed the goal of ensuring quality water for every home. The summit also underscored India's global recognition for its Swachh Bharat achievements.

A gang of eight people posing as Income Tax and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officials robbed more than ₹7 crore from an ATM cash van in Bengaluru on Wednesday. The accused ordered the van to stop, saying they needed to verify the documents for carrying such a huge amount of cash without permission and fled away with the cash.

At least 10 people, including three Kashmiris, associated with the Al-Falah University in Haryana’s Faridabad, have gone missing, sources told NDTV on Wednesday. All either worked or studied at the university, and their mobile phones have been switched off. The missing individuals were flagged during a joint operation by Jammu & Kashmir Police and Haryana Police.

A man who had been on the run for nearly 19 years in connection with the 2006 Surathkal murder case was arrested by Bajpe police on the evening of November 18. The arrested individual, Abdul Salam, had reportedly been evading law enforcement since leaving the country shortly after the crime.

Police in Karnataka's Moodbidri taluk arrested three persons after intercepting a Tata Ace container vehicle near Hosmaru–Nellikaru on November 17, following credible information about illegal cattle movement. The accused were allegedly transporting cattle in violation of multiple laws governing animal welfare and cattle preservation.

The special initiative launched by city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy to trace missing persons has yielded yet another breakthrough, with authorities successfully locating a man who had been missing for nearly eight years. The latest success reinforces the growing efficiency of the police tracking system, which has been receiving strong public appreciation since its rollout.

In a remarkable breakthrough for birdwatchers and conservation enthusiasts, Sykes’s Nightjar, a partially migratory species rarely seen outside its known habitat ranges, has been recorded for the first time in Mangaluru. The sighting, which occurred on November 16, has also been confirmed as the first-ever record for all of South India, according to eBird India.

Actor Rasha Thadani, daughter of Bollywood star Raveena Tandon and film distributor Anil Thadani, is set to enter Tollywood with director Ajay Bhupathi’s upcoming film, tentatively titled “AB4”. The announcement has sparked excitement among Telugu cinema audiences, marking a significant step in the young actor’s rising career.

Election Commissioner Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu, accompanied by his wife and senior officials, visited the sacred summit of Lum Sohpetbneng. He offered prayers at the sanctum, received books on Khasi culture, and engaged with Seng Khasi elders on the site’s spiritual and cultural significance, praising their traditions.

Large parts of the city faced severe water supply disruptions on Monday and Tuesday after a major drinking water pipeline was damaged during ongoing work near the Padil–Kannur stretch. The unexpected breakdown triggered widespread water scarcity, affecting thousands of residents and key establishments.

Telangana has secured the top position in the Jal Sanchay – Jan Bhagidari (Water Conservation – Public Participation) category at the 6th National Water Awards 2024, announced by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. The state achieved the country’s number one rank by completing 5,20,362 water conservation works under the nationwide initiative launched earlier this year.

Tech industry icon Jayshree Ullal has emerged as the richest self-made woman entrepreneur in India with an estimated wealth of Rs 50,170 crore, according to the Hurun Research India Rich List 2025 released on Wednesday. The Mangaluru-born business leader, who has been at the helm of US-based Arista Networks since 2008.

Gold ornaments valued at around ₹60 lakh were stolen from a suitcase belonging to a businessman’s family travelling from Bengaluru to Mysuru on a KSRTC bus, police said on Thursday. The ornaments, weighing over 555 grams, were being carried by the businessman’s mother, wife and two aunts, who were on their way to attend a wedding function.

Under the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has launched 'YuvaAI for All', a free short-term course that aims to equip the youth with basic understanding of AI. The 4.5 hour course, divided in six short modules, highlights transformative power of AI to bridge digital divide in the country. The course can be accessed on platforms like FutureSkills Prime and iGOT Karmayogi, etc.

J&K CM Omar Abdullah said he thinks twice before taking out his car in Delhi. "Today...driving a J&K-registered vehicle in Delhi is...seen as a crime. I don't know if anyone will stop me and ask...why I had come there," he said. "Few...are responsible for what happened (Delhi blast), but...perception is...that we all are to blame for that," he added.

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya responded to West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's criticism of the EC. He said, "Mamata Banerjee is scared after the Bihar results and is preparing to blame EC for defeat in 2026 Bengal polls." Surya added that as a senior leader, she knows the land beneath her is slipping as people rejected the I.N.D.I.A. bloc narrative.

A three-storey under-construction building collapsed on Wednesday in Nagla Hukum Singh village, Greater Noida, trapping over 10 workers, officials said. Rescue teams managed to save eight labourers, who are now stable in hospital, they added. Locals alleged that the building, owned by Gaurav, was being expanded to claim higher compensation for land near the upcoming Noida International Airport.

The Supreme Court has ruled that the parties living apart does not necessarily mean a marriage has irretrievably broken down. The bench said courts must carefully assess who caused the separation and whether it was voluntary. It warned that hasty conclusions can harm children and urged family and high courts to analyse all facts and evidence thoroughly.