A firm majority-owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, must pay approximately ₹42 crore in double stamp duty to annul a controversial ₹300 crore sale of a 40-acre parcel in Pune’s Mundhwa area. The land, originally designated as “Mahar Watan” for tribal farmers, was transferred to the company without required clearances and with an alleged stamp duty exemption. FIRs have been filed against the signatories of the deed, though Parth Pawar—who holds 99 % of the company shares—was not named. (PC: NDTV)

A tragic incident occurred in Tarakeshwar, Hooghly district near Kolkata, where a minor girl was reportedly taken away while sleeping beside her grandmother in a railway shed. She was later found injured near a railway drain and taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and formed a special team to investigate. Local leaders have expressed concern over safety issues and demanded strict action against the culprit. The police have assured a swift and fair investigation. (PC: Getty Images)

Delhi’s air quality worsened sharply on November 9, 2025, with the overall AQI reaching 391, placing the city in the “severe” pollution category. Several monitoring stations, including Anand Vihar and Jahangirpuri, recorded AQI levels above 400. A thick layer of smog reduced visibility and aggravated respiratory discomfort among residents. Meteorological officials attributed the deterioration to low wind speed and temperature inversion. Authorities under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) are closely monitoring the situation, preparing for stricter curbs if pollution persists, as schools and hospitals report rising health complaints. (PC: The Hindu)

A Bengaluru woman accused a Rapido bike-taxi driver of inappropriately touching her during a ride from Church Street to her PG on November 6. She confronted the driver, saying “bhaiya, kya kar rahe ho, mat karo,” but he allegedly continued. Upon reaching her destination, a bystander intervened as the woman felt unsafe. She later shared a video and detailed post on Instagram describing the ordeal. The post went viral, prompting Bengaluru Police and Rapido to respond, with Rapido confirming that an internal investigation into the incident is underway.

Delhi’s air quality remained in the “red zone” on Saturday, recording an AQI of 335 — among the worst in the country. The city’s minimum temperature dropped to 11 °C, three degrees below normal, intensifying smog conditions. According to the Central Pollution Control Board, PM2.5 remained the primary pollutant. Experts warned that the combination of falling temperatures and stagnant air is trapping pollutants closer to the surface, worsening visibility and health risks across the region. Authorities urged residents to limit outdoor activity, especially during early morning and late evening hours. (PC: AP)

A major glitch in the Airports Authority of India’s automatic message-switching system (AMSS) caused the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi to delay over 800 flights and cancel around 20 on Friday. The disruption, affecting both domestic and international services, forced air traffic controllers to revert to manual planning, leading to departure delays averaging up to an hour. By Saturday morning, authorities said the system was “up and functional” and advised passengers to check flight status with airlines due to residual backlog. (PC: PTI)

Ajit Pawar has said his son, Parth Pawar, and partner were not aware that a 40-acre plot in Pune’s Mundhwa area belonged to the government and thus ineligible for sale. The firm linked to Parth had entered a proposed ₹300 crore transaction for the land, whose market value the opposition estimates at around ₹1,800 crore. Pawar announced the deal has been cancelled and a high-level committee will investigate how registration proceeded despite the land’s status. (PC: NDTV)

Narendra Modi on 8 November 2025 inaugurated four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, connecting key routes: Banaras–Khajuraho (Uttar Pradesh-Madhya Pradesh), Lucknow-Saharanpur (UP), Firozpur-Delhi (Punjab-Delhi) and Ernakulam-Bengaluru (Kerala-Karnataka). The Banaras–Khajuraho train cuts travel time by around 2 hours 40 minutes and links major cultural and heritage cities. The Ernakulam-Bengaluru route reduces journey time by over two hours, enhancing connectivity between major southern tech and commercial hubs. Modi described the new services as symbols of India’s infrastructure and developmental leap, aiming to boost regional mobility, tourism and economic growth. (PC: HT)

A nine‑year‑old Class 4 student at a private school in Jaipur, named Amaiyra, died by suicide after jumping from the fourth floor of the school building. Her parents say she had repeatedly told them over the past year “I don’t want to go to school… don’t send me,” citing persistent bullying and verbal abuse with sexual connotations that they claim the school ignored despite multiple complaints. CCTV footage shows her walking to the teacher and then climbing the railing moments before the incident; audio surveillance required by guidelines was missing. (PC: NDTV)

In a decisive overnight operation on November 8, 2025, security forces foiled an infiltration attempt in the Keran sector of Kupwara district, Jammu & Kashmir, killing two terrorists during a swift encounter. The troops, acting on intelligence about suspected movement along the Line of Control (LoC), engaged the terrorists as they attempted to cross from the Pakistani side. The eliminated militants were armed, though exact details on recovered weapons or affiliations remain under investigation. Officials say the operation underscores heightened vigilance ahead of winter when infiltration risks rise. (PC: PTI)