Dozens of Delhi residents, including children, protested near India Gate on Sunday, calling air pollution a “health emergency.” Holding banners that read “Smog se Azadi” and “Breathing is killing me,” they demanded a clean-air policy instead of political blame. Environmentalist Bhavreen Kandhari said parents joined because their children were suffering. Police later detained several protesters, calling it a “preventive measure.” Activists accused authorities of trying to silence citizens rather than solving the crisis. Delhi’s AQI touched 370 in the “very poor” range, as smog continued to choke the city for the third straight week. (PC: NDTV)

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state will issue firearm licences to indigenous people living in vulnerable and remote areas by February 2026. The move aims to enhance security for minority indigenous communities, especially near the Bangladesh border. Sarma said the licences will be issued “very selectively” after careful review of applications. The decision follows a cabinet proposal made in May and comes ahead of the 2026 state elections. The chief minister said this step fulfils a long-standing demand to protect the “jati, mati aru bheti” — the identity, land, and homeland — of Assam’s indigenous people. (PC: X)

As Delhi’s air turned hazardous, hundreds of residents, activists, and opposition leaders gathered at India Gate demanding strong action against pollution. The protest lasted about 30 minutes before police began detaining demonstrators, citing Supreme Court rules that only allow protests at Jantar Mantar. Protesters said they were not allowed to demonstrate peacefully. Advocate Prashant Bhushan called the crackdown “unfortunate” and said peaceful protest is a citizen’s right. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the Centre of hiding pollution data. With air quality levels crossing 400 in many areas, citizens urged the government to find long-term solutions instead of temporary fixes. (PC: India Today)

As Delhi’s air quality worsened, dozens of residents, activists, and opposition leaders gathered at India Gate on Sunday demanding urgent action against pollution. The protest lasted around 30 minutes before police detained several demonstrators, citing Supreme Court orders that allow protests only at Jantar Mantar. Protesters said they were not allowed to demonstrate peacefully. Advocate Prashant Bhushan called the detentions “unfortunate” and said peaceful protest is a citizen’s right. AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj accused the Centre of hiding air quality data. Many protesters demanded long-term solutions to Delhi’s recurring air crisis. (PC: India Today)

Two Class 11 students in Gurugram were arrested for shooting their 17-year-old classmate after inviting him for dinner. The attack happened late Saturday in Sector 48. Police said the boys used a licensed pistol belonging to one accused’s father, a property dealer. The victim’s mother said her son had gone out after receiving a call from a friend. The shooting was planned over a two-month-old fight. Police recovered the pistol, cartridges, and an empty shell from the spot. Both minors were arrested within hours, and further investigation is in progress. (PC: India Today)

In Chinnati village, Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu, a father has accused his wife, Barathi (26), and her partner, Sumithra, of killing their five-month-old son. The infant collapsed while feeding on Nov 5 and was declared dead at Kelamangalam Government Hospital. The husband, Suresh (38), discovered incriminating photos and messages linking his wife and her partner and submitted the evidence to police. During interrogation, Barathi allegedly confessed to the killing and said she did not want her husband’s child. Police have registered a murder investigation; the body was exhumed for post-mortem and both women remain in custody. (PC: India Today)

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested three ISIS-linked operatives accused of plotting coordinated terror attacks across India. The suspects were caught in Ahmedabad while allegedly exchanging weapons as part of a larger terror network. Officials said the men had been under surveillance for more than a year, and investigations revealed plans involving two active ISIS modules. The ATS has registered a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and is probing possible foreign links. Earlier, the squad had arrested five Al-Qaeda members in a related anti-terror operation. (PC: NDTV)

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat defended the organisation’s legal status, stating that it is recognised by authorities as a “body of individuals” rather than a registered entity. He clarified that the Income Tax Department and courts have acknowledged this status, granting the RSS tax exemptions accordingly. Bhagwat compared the RSS’s unregistered nature to that of Hindu Dharma itself, saying neither requires formal registration. He also referenced past government bans on the RSS as indirect recognition of its existence under Indian law. (PC: The Hindu)

Videos have emerged showing inmates at Parappana Agrahara Central Jail in Bengaluru using mobile phones and watching television, sparking concerns over serious security lapses and preferential treatment. Among the inmates captured are alleged ISIS recruiter Zuhaib Hameed Shakeel Manna and convicted serial rapist-murderer Umesh Reddy, both seen with phones and entertainment facilities. Authorities have launched a departmental inquiry to determine how the devices entered the prison, who facilitated access, and who leaked the footage. The Karnataka home minister has demanded accountability and promised action. 

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have launched coordinated operations in the districts of Doda, Ramban, Kathua and Rajouri, targeting suspected militant cells operating along the border and forested regions. The raids stem from intelligence of cross-border infiltration and infrastructure support to terror groups from across Pakistan. Officials say searches and cordon-and-search missions are underway to dismantle networks, recover arms and ammunition, and prevent planned attacks. Amid rising tensions, a heightened alert remains active in the region’s frontier zones. (PC: PTI)