A survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack has shared a painful account of the night she was shot by Ajmal Kasab. She said the memories of the killings at CSMT station remain as clear today as they were 17 years ago. The woman also recalled identifying Kasab in court despite attempts to confuse her. She said his face showed no fear, only joy while firing at people. The survivor spoke about her long struggle for government support and said many promises were forgotten. She finally received a house only after a court order. The attack killed 166 people. (PC: HT)

Music composer Palash Muchhal has been discharged from a Mumbai hospital after being admitted for chest pain and breathing issues. He was under treatment at SRV Hospital in Goregaon for three days. His health scare came soon after his wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana was postponed. The wedding was delayed after Smriti’s father suffered heart-attack-like symptoms. Family members said Palash was under emotional stress during this period, which may have affected his health. Doctors confirmed he is now stable. The families have not announced a new wedding date. Palash’s mother said the wedding will happen only after full recovery. (PC: X)

Hardik Rathi, a 16-year-old national-level basketball player from Rohtak, died tragically during practice after a heavily rusted iron pole collapsed on him. According to his family and fellow players, repeated requests were made to authorities to repair or replace the unstable pole, but no action was taken. The neglected infrastructure ultimately caused the fatal accident, raising serious concerns about sports safety and maintenance in government-run facilities. Hardik was practicing at a local sports nursery when the pole crushed him. Following public outrage, officials have initiated an inquiry, and disciplinary action against responsible authorities is expected. (PC: NDTV)

Smriti Mandhana’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, has been discharged from the hospital after a heart attack and is now stable. The star cricketer and her fiancé, Palash Muchhal, postponed their wedding due to the medical emergency. Neither family has shared a new date for the ceremony, leaving fans confused. Smriti deleted all pre-wedding posts from her social media, and some teammates did the same. Meanwhile, Palash was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai due to stress from travel and events. Updates on his recovery are awaited. The couple and families continue to remain silent on the revised wedding plans. (PC: NDTV)

Comedian Kunal Kamra has triggered a fresh row after posting a photo wearing a T-shirt that allegedly mocked the RSS. BJP leaders called the post insulting and warned of possible police action. Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said police would act against “objectionable” online posts. Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat said the BJP must respond strongly, recalling that Kamra has earlier mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy CM Eknath Shinde. In March, Kamra faced backlash for comments against Shinde during a show. After the latest dispute, Kamra said the photo was not taken at a comedy club. (PC: X)

A 16-year-old national-level basketball player named Hardik tragically died in Rohtak, Haryana, after a heavy iron hoop pole collapsed on him while he was practising alone in the Lakhan Majra playground. CCTV footage shows him jumping toward the hoop just before the unstable pole buckled and came crashing down. He was rushed to PGI Rohtak by nearby players but succumbed to his injuries. The incident has renewed serious concerns about the safety and maintenance of sports infrastructure in Haryana. 

On Constitution Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a letter calling on citizens to fulfil their constitutional duties, saying they are the bedrock of a strong democracy. He quoted Mahatma Gandhi, noting that rights flow from the performance of duties, and argued that civic responsibility is key to India’s social and economic progress. Modi also urged schools and colleges to honour first-time voters turning 18, underlining the importance of strengthening democracy through participation. (PC: NDTV)

Nearly 20 years after India's "house of horrors" case shocked the nation, Surinder Koli has been acquitted, leaving victims' families devastated. The Supreme Court overturned his conviction in the final pending case, citing tortured confession after 60 days in custody. Originally, 19 women and children's bodies were found near a Noida bungalow in 2006. Businessman Moninder Singh Pandher was freed in 2023; now his servant Koli walks free too. The court criticized police for flawed investigation marked by negligence, saying they implicated "a poor servant" instead of finding the true offender. Victims' families from Nithari slums question "If they didn't kill our children, who did?" (PC: BBC) 

Delhi will launch its first hot air balloon rides on November 29 after successful trials at DDA’s Baansera Park on the Yamuna riverfront. Lt Governor VK Saxena said the rides follow high safety standards and will add to the city’s recreation options. The service will soon expand to Asita, the Yamuna Sports Complex and the Commonwealth Games Village Sports Complex. Each ride will cost ₹3,000 for a 15–20 minute aerial experience, with morning and evening slots based on weather. The balloons are tethered for safe and controlled flights. A certified operator will manage all launch and safety operations. (PC: India Today)

Investigators say Delhi bomber Umar Un Nabi used a large suitcase as a mobile bomb-making unit. He worked as a doctor at Al-Falah University in Faridabad and tested chemical compounds in his campus room. The suitcase contained chemicals and containers used to make the IED that later killed 15 people in Chandni Chowk. Another suspect, Muzamil Shakeel, told officials that Umar called himself the “emir” of their terror group and was highly educated. The group first planned to move explosives to Jammu and Kashmir, but the plan failed. Umar then gathered materials from the Nuh-Mewat region before the blast.