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)

Flight operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport returned to normal after a major technical fault in the Air Traffic Control system caused delays to nearly 800 flights on Friday. The issue was traced to the Automatic Message Switching System, which helps manage flight plans. Air traffic controllers had to handle flight data manually, slowing down operations. IndiGo and other airlines said normal services are being restored. The Airports Authority of India confirmed that the system is now “up and functional,” though some minor delays may continue until all backlogged data is cleared. (PC: HT)

Delhi Airport's air traffic control system experienced a major technical failure affecting over 300 flights on Friday, with disruptions spreading to Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, and other major airports. The Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) malfunction forced controllers to manually process flight plans, causing widespread delays. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and other airports issued advisories warning passengers of operational impacts. At least 15 flights were delayed in Jaipur. Multiple airlines including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air reported delays. International flights, including ITA Airways to Rome and Virgin Atlantic to London, faced significant delays. Sources suggest the disruption may result from malware-induced software overload targeting system interfaces and radar synchronization modules. (PC: TOI & NDTV)

The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories to remove stray dogs from public spaces — including hospitals, schools, railway stations, and bus depots — and relocate them to authorised shelters. The directive mandates that dogs must undergo sterilisation and vaccination before relocation and cannot be released back into public areas. The court has given two weeks for mapping all affected premises and set January 13, 2026, as the deadline for submitting compliance reports on the action taken.

A major technical fault in the Automatic Message Switching System (AMSS) at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport caused massive flight disruptions on Friday, delaying more than 400 domestic and international flights. The glitch forced air traffic controllers to manually process flight plans, slowing operations significantly. Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet reported widespread delays and urged passengers to check flight statuses before leaving for the airport. Airport authorities and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) said technicians were working urgently to restore normal operations and minimize inconvenience.