The Times of India

A significant fire occurred at a garment factory in Nangli Sakrawati, Najafgarh area of Delhi on Sunday. The incident was reported to the Delhi Fire Services around 4.22 pm, which led to immediate action. A total of 25 fire tenders were dispatched to manage the situation effectively.

In Siddharthnagar, nearly 100 residents became ill after consuming contaminated pani puri and tikki from a street vendor. Affected individuals reported symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea shortly after eating the food. Medical teams from local health departments were deployed to assist and monitor affected residents. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the contamination linked to leftover food ingredients.

Microsoft employees are circulating an open letter accusing the company of pursuing AI at all costs, saying work there has become joyless and demoralizing. The letter is gaining attention after Microsoft offered buyouts to 60,000 employees across India, the US, UK and Canada, its largest ever. It flags forced AI use, layoffs, data centres and climate goals, as staff report raises below 1% while Microsoft posts a 32% profit jump.

Jalandhar's Arjun Rajput rescued India with a brilliant 107 off 85 balls against Pakistan in the U-19 Asia Cup after the team slipped to 22/3. The 18-year-old has enjoyed an impressive rise, scoring 695 runs in the Vinoo Mankad Trophy. Coming from a humble family background, his father supported his cricketing ambitions while earning a living selling kulchas.

Millie Bobby Brown, renowned for her performance in Stranger Things, has joyfully embraced motherhood by adopting two children with partner Jake Bongiovi. For her, adoption has always been a cherished aspiration rather than a fallback to pregnancy. They celebrated the arrival of their first child in August 2025, followed by a second child in September 2026, challenging notions of adoption's traditional role.

On Diwali morning, a roof collapse occurred in a family home in Kanpur's Panki Padaav area. The incident resulted in the deaths of Vinodni Shukla, Anshika Shukla, and her infant son Aarav. Harsh Shukla, Anshika's husband, survived with minor injuries after being trapped under the debris. The 35-year-old ancestral house had structural issues due to water seepage. Authorities are investigating the incident and have ordered postmortems for the deceased.

Diwali, a principal festival in India, symbolizes prosperity and wellness. The festivities involve venerating Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha through diverse rituals. Over five days, each holds unique importance and customs. Preparations include cleaning households and adorning them with lanterns and rangoli designs to welcome positive energy. The essence of Diwali lies in promoting compassion and gratitude, echoing a greater significance beyond mere celebrations.

US officials believe Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had a romantic relationship with Alice Huang, a former Megaspeed executive suspected of being recruited by China's Ministry of State Security, according to a government memo reported by the FT. The claim comes as three House Republican chairmen seek a closed-door briefing from Huang on November 18 over his ties to the Singapore-based firm and Nvidia's anti-espionage safeguards.

Ramayana: Part I continues to shine at the box office with stellar collections on its first Sunday, amassing Rs. 194.39 crore in just four days. The film saw attendance grow from 35.9% in the morning to 39% in the afternoon. Key cities like Bengaluru and Mumbai in Karnataka and Maharashtra are propelling its success, with total earnings expected to rise due to Diwali celebrations and evening engagements.

Puja Tomar has seen MMA grow in India since becoming the first Indian woman to win a UFC fight. She wants better grassroots support, international coaches and an academy where young fighters, particularly girls, can train. After two UFC defeats and a family setback that delayed her return to training, Tomar is working on her wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, with her focus firmly on becoming champion.

Authorities in Taiwan have detained the leader of the Taiwan People's Communist Party over alleged election interference and vote-buying. Lin Te-wang, facing prior charges for similar offenses, is accused of links with the Chinese Communist Party. As Taiwan prepares for local elections, concerns regarding foreign influence have arisen. Prosecutors summoned multiple individuals during their investigation into these allegations.

US President Donald Trump joins members of the Indian-American community for a ceremonial diya-lighting celebration in the Oval Office. Indian entrepreneur Vishal Gondal presents him with a copy of the Hanuman Chalisa in the presence of India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Kwatra.

Diwali presents a vital chance for Indian families to reassess their financial strategies and explore new investment avenues. While traditional customs like gold purchases prevail, there is also a surge in modern investment tools such as mutual funds and stocks. Additionally, this festival signals a fresh business year for myriad traders, emphasizing consumer spending trends and financial priorities.

To bolster its shipping logistics, Indian Oil Corporation is planning to acquire its own carriers and is looking into shipbuilding ventures within India as part of the Make in India initiative. The rise in geopolitical tensions has led to higher shipping costs, necessitating these strategic changes. IOC has also diversified its crude sourcing to minimize supply disruptions and leverage market opportunities, successfully reporting significant earnings in the last quarter.

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chans daughter Maxima is developing her coding skills with an interest in building projects. Although she enjoys coding, her mother restricts her from creating online projects. Maxima's interest in technology reflects innate creativity that has not been taught to her. Their younger daughter August is also engaged with technology, creating projects using tools like Minecraft.

Antnio Guterres has urged global leaders to take immediate action against climate change ahead of the COP31 summit. He emphasizes that responsibility should not be shifted and that everyone must commit to change now. Guterres highlights the worsening impact of climate disasters and the interplay between climate change and other global challenges. Additionally, he believes that fossil fuel companies should contribute by being taxed on their profits.