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Sonia Gandhi visited RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav at his daughter Misa Bharti's residence in New Delhi on Monday to enquire about his health as he continues to receive medical treatment at AIIMS. Lalu Prasad recalled his longstanding political association with Sonia Gandhi during the UPA government

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the very poor category for the first time this season on Monday, with a thick haze enveloping the national capital as pollution levels rose sharply after last week's brief respite brought by rain.

Gold prices in Delhi fell Rs 3,200 to a 10-month low of Rs 1.42 lakh per 10 grams, while silver declined Rs 4,200 per kg, tracking a sharp global sell-off amid inflation and interest rate concerns. Gold of 99.9% purity was quoted at Rs 1,42,000 per 10 grams in Delhi, compared with the previous close, while silver declined to Rs 1,86,000 per kg.

Delhi has been placed under tight security ahead of the INDIA bloc's anti-CEC protest at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. Nearly 10,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed, with drones, AI-enabled CCTV cameras and barricades put in place

The ED is investigating alleged financial irregularities involving Mohammad Ali Jauhar University and the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust, including donations and financial transactions. The agency had earlier questioned Azam Khan inside Rampur jail for several hours as part of the probe.

Ajay Devgn has challenged the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) show-cause notice over his appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, alleging that the authority acted with a premeditated and predetermined mind and a prejudged and punitive outlook.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders participated in the proceedings, which listed six charges against the CEC. The opposition alleged that the SIR exercise was being used to delete genuine voters and demanded accountability from the Election Commission

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel against launching fresh attacks on Iran, ordering the country's armed forces to deliver an immediate and geographically unrestricted response to any threats.

Days before his announced resignation on November 3, Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi launched a scathing attack on the National Conference, accusing its leadership of abandoning the party's ideology and warning that it may not survive after Farooq Abdullah.

Bigg Boss fame Jiya Shankar has addressed speculation surrounding her relationship with fianc Kaaran Dhanak, after fans noticed that the couple had unfollowed each other on Instagram. Some reports also alleged infidelity, but there has been no confirmation of these claims.

CCTV footage reportedly showed him losing his balance and hitting his head against a wall. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Rohit Roy, Ronit Roy, Milap Zaveri and Fardeen Khan, arrived to pay their last respects.

The government has revised export duties on petroleum products, exempting petrol exports from the special additional excise duty while increasing levies on ATF. Petrol export duty has been reduced to zero from Rs 2.50 per litre, while the levy on diesel has been raised to Rs 11.50 per litre from Rs 8.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married journalist Nidhi Razdan. The couple announced their wedding on social media by sharing photographs. The wedding reportedly took place on October 30 in the presence of close family members.

The price of 24-carat gold is Rs 13,888 per gram, while 22-carat gold stands at Rs 12,730 per gram. The price of 18-carat gold is Rs 10,416 per gram.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have busted an intra-UT terror financing module linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF) in Shopian, arresting ten alleged terrorist associates. Investigations revealed that the accused were allegedly collecting funds and channelising them through financial networks to facilitate terrorist activities and provide logistical support. Further investigation is underway, with more arrests expected.

Preliminary reports suggest poor weather and low visibility may have played a role in the accident. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, while the Karnataka government coordinated with Uttarakhand authorities to bring the victims' mortal remains home.

Sanjay Gupta, the filmmaker behind Shootout At Wadala and Kaante, has died at the age of 57. Reports suggest he fell in his bathroom, although the cause of death has not been confirmed. Gupta also directed Musafir, Zinda and Kaabil.

Equipped with an indigenous Rubidium atomic clock and the L1 frequency band, the satellite is expected to improve navigation accuracy, civilian access through smartphones and wearable devices, and reliable timing services across sectors.

J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha felicitated the winners of the 'Pedal Through Paradise' cycling event on Thursday, highlighting the role of sports and community initiatives in empowering youth. He praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police for promoting public engagement and called for collective efforts to build a drug-free, peaceful and prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

Sharadiya Navratri began with religious fervour across Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, with large numbers of devotees visiting the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra. Elaborate security arrangements and improved facilities have been put in place to ensure a smooth pilgrimage during the nine-day festival.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that normal relations with Pakistan can move forward only in an environment free from terrorism, hostility and violence. In the Lok Sabha, he outlined India's diplomatic and strategic measures following the Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attacks. Separately, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said India is pursuing permanent membership of an expanded UN Security Council through bilateral and multilateral engagements.