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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the “new India” neither fears nor bows down to terrorism. He spoke at an event in Kurukshetra marking the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Modi said India wants peace but will not compromise on security. He cited Operation Sindoor as an example. India launched the operation on May 7 after the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people. Indian forces struck terror and military targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The clashes continued for three days before a ceasefire on May 10. Modi said the world saw India’s strength. (PC: X/@NarendraModi)

Investigators say Umar Un Nabi, the suicide bomber who carried out the Delhi car blast near Red Fort, called himself the “emir” of a white collar terror module. Umar, a highly educated doctor who knew nine languages, reportedly projected himself as the leader and guided other members. He was recruited through a Jaish-e-Mohammed contact. Arrested suspects told police that Umar pushed the group to act, claiming Muslims in India faced danger. He made the explosive device himself and tested chemicals in his room. The blast in Chandni Chowk killed 15 people. Police recovered several bomb-making items during the probe.

Singer Palak Muchhal was seen at a Mumbai hospital on Tuesday, where her brother, filmmaker Palash Muchhal, is believed to be under medical evaluation. This comes a day after his wedding with cricketer Smriti Mandhana was postponed. There is no official confirmation on Palash’s admission, as both families have asked for privacy. The wedding, set for 23 November, was stopped after Smriti’s father showed heart attack-like symptoms and was rushed to a hospital in Sangli. Reports say Palash felt severe emotional stress after the incident. Palak later shared a statement asking everyone to respect the families’ privacy. (PC: India Today)