Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary urges people to give up power subsidy

Following a deadly ambush that killed four Nagas, the Tangkhul Naga Long issued a three-day ultimatum. They demand the removal of Kuki militants from the Naga areas in Manipur. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho called for dialogue and reconciliation to resolve the ethnic conflict. The ambush reportedly occurred along the Imphal-Dimapur National Highway in Ukhrul district.

Portugal modified their number 7 kit to honour Cristiano Ronaldo following his international retirement.

Indian racing prodigy Atiqa Mir has been selected for the junior category of the 2026 FIA Girls On Track Rising Stars programme as the only Indian in her age group.

The Union Health Ministry showcased 24 health programmes at the 45th India International Trade Fair in New Delhi. The Health Pavilion, themed 'Yuva Bharat, Swasth Bharat', aimed to promote preventive healthcare and healthy lifestyles. Awareness on non-communicable diseases and lifestyle-related conditions was emphasized during the event. Various interactive activities, including CPR demonstrations and screenings, were offered to visitors. The pavilion will remain open until November 27 for public participation.

A Delhi court has dismissed the bail pleas of accused Manoranjan D and Sagar Sharma for a second time. The judge stated that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act's statutory bar applies in this case. The two accused disrupted parliamentary proceedings by entering the Lok Sabha from the visitors' gallery. The court highlighted the severity of the charges against them, which include concealing canisters in their shoes.

Traffic regulations will be enforced on November 15 and 16, 2026, around several Yamuna ghats in Delhi. These restrictions will specifically affect roads near Ram Ghat, Soor Ghat, Bajrangi Ghat, Vasudev Ghat, and Hathi Ghat. Motorists are urged to remain patient and cooperate with traffic personnel present in the areas. Commuters should also follow diversion signs and traffic directions to prevent congestion.

Disciplinary staff in Wuhan, provincial capital of Hubei in central China, were going about their routine workday when a red alert landed. It was from a large data model – flagging a possible case of corruption. “A company took on more than 10 projects this year. Its registered capital reduced from 50 million yuan (US$7.5 million) to 10 million, yet it’s paid-in capital is still zero,” the alert said. “Moreover, over 80 per cent of the projects it took were [residential] communities from...

The Telangana government has launched the Telangana Platform-Based Gig Workers Rules, which establish rights for gig workers. Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy introduced the legislation during a ceremony with Rahul Gandhi in Hyderabad. The new rules include provisions for social security benefits, minimum remuneration, and protection against arbitrary account deactivation. Shaik Salauddin from the Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union emphasized the need for effective implementation of these rights.

Prochlorococcus, a small but abundant marine microbe, was thought to exist mainly as solitary cells. New research findings reveal that it can form biofilms and attach to particles. This discovery has implications for understanding the biological carbon pump in the oceans. While these microbes can switch between free-floating and attached forms, they contribute significantly to carbon transport. Scientists are further investigating the role of attached Prochlorococcus in marine ecosystems.

The projects aim to strengthen education, healthcare, livelihood opportunities and community infrastructure for tribal communities across the country, an official statement said on Saturday.