Kolkata court has framed charges against Sanjay Roy, the main suspect in the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Roy faces charges under sections 64, 66, and 103 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, including punishment for murder. The trial will begin on November 11. Roy, who claims innocence, told reporters he was “framed” and “threatened” not to speak. The doctor’s death in August sparked protests across West Bengal, with doctors demanding stronger hospital security. The victim's family accuses the government of delay and suspects a larger conspiracy behind the crime.

A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed into a field near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, during a routine training sortie, reportedly due to a technical glitch. The Indian Air Force confirmed that the pilot successfully ejected before the crash, ensuring no casualties on the ground. The aircraft took off from Adampur, Punjab, and was en route to Agra when the incident occurred. "A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the cause of the accident," stated the IAF. This incident follows another MiG-29 crash in Rajasthan last month, where the pilot also ejected safely.

The Supreme Court criticized the Delhi government for not fully implementing the firecracker ban during Diwali, resulting in severe air pollution in the city. Delhi's air quality plummeted, with PM2.5 levels crossing hazardous levels. The Court has ordered the Delhi Police Commissioner and the AAP government to submit affidavits within a week, outlining steps taken to enforce the ban and future measures. Noting rising instances of stubble burning, the Court also directed Punjab and Haryana to submit reports. Delhi's AQI breached the 400 mark on Monday, making it the world’s most polluted city post-Diwali.

A tragic accident in Uttarakhand's Almora district claimed 36 lives when a bus fell into a gorge while traveling from Pauri district to Nainital’s Ramnagar on Monday. Nineteen passengers sustained injuries. Authorities suspect overloading as a cause, and a magisterial inquiry has been ordered. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami announced Rs 4 lakh aid for the families of the deceased and Rs 1 lakh for the injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also pledged Rs 2 lakh for the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. Rescue operations by NDRF and SDRF are ongoing at the site.

Several cracks have been discovered on the walls of Odisha's historic Puri Jagannath Temple, causing concern among devotees. The cracks stretch from the Anand Bazaar inside the temple to the Meghnad Pacheri. Moss growth on the walls indicates water seepage, raising fears of further structural damage. The Odisha government has contacted the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to begin immediate repairs. Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan stated that they are investigating how the cracks formed, with concerns over unauthorized activities possibly contributing. Devotees are worried about the temple's future, but priests dismiss claims linking the damage to any 'divine punishment.'

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will suspend flights for five hours on November 9, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., to allow the centuries-old Alpassi Arattu procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple to pass through the runway. This bi-annual tradition has been preserved since the airport’s establishment in 1932, following a directive by the former Travancore King Sree Chithira Thirunal, who dedicated two days a year for the deity’s procession. TIAL confirmed that updated flight schedules are available with airlines, and a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) has been issued. The ritual continues under the Adani Group's management of the airport.

Mumbai Police arrested Fatima Khan, a 24-year-old woman from Ulhasnagar, for threatening Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The threat, sent via WhatsApp, warned that if he did not resign within 10 days, he would face a fate similar to NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was murdered last month. Authorities registered a case at Worli police station after receiving the message. The Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad and Ulhasnagar police collaborated to apprehend Khan, who is reportedly mentally unstable. Investigations are ongoing as police heighten security measures ahead of Adityanath’s upcoming campaign visit to Maharashtra.

At least 12 civilians were injured in a grenade attack in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday. The blast occurred at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre, causing panic among shoppers. The injured, including eight men and one woman, were transported to Shri Maharaja Hari Singh Hospital, where their conditions are reported as stable. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, emphasizing that there can be no justification for targeting innocent civilians. This incident follows the killing of a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander by security forces in Srinagar the previous day.

A grenade attack near the Tourist Reception Centre, close to Srinagar's Lal Chowk, left 11 civilians injured on Sunday. The explosive device, thrown into a bustling Sunday market, detonated on a street vendor's cart, injuring individuals aged 16 to 55. Four of the wounded were discharged after first aid, while others are being treated at SMHS Hospital. The attack follows the recent killing of a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Srinagar. The J&K police's Special Operations Group has launched a search to apprehend the attackers, while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah urged swift action to restore public safety.

In Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, a grenade attack at the Sunday market near the Tourist Reception Centre injured nine civilians, including eight men and one woman. The wounded were taken to SMHS Hospital, where they are reported stable. This incident follows the killing of a top Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba commander in Srinagar the previous day. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, calling it “deeply disturbing” and urged security forces to intensify efforts to restore safety. Police have secured the area and initiated a search operation to locate those responsible.