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A viral Instagram video shows a young girl selling tissue boxes on Mumbai streets saying she feels unsafe in the city. Asked whether she likes Mumbai, she says she fears men and describes violence against girls. She adds that she feels safe only at home. The video has sparked online concern and renewed discussion about women's safety across social media.

Renovation of police residential quarters at Berike and construction of new housing units at 34 Nekkilady are progressing, with a total of 24 houses expected to become available for police personnel once both projects are completed. The two projects are aimed at improving accommodation facilities for police staff in the area and providing better living conditions for personnel.

Jatayu Earth’s Center in Chadayamangalam, Kollam, Keralam, has evoked renewed attention following the cinematic depiction of battle between Ravana and Jatayu in Ramayana: Part 1. Historian Rajeev Pallikkonam says origins of the place name have more to do with Pandya ruler Maran Chadayan than Valmiki Ramayana, while its association with Jatayu is believed to have emerged only in the 1970s.

A motorcycle parked behind a firecracker shop was allegedly set ablaze by unidentified miscreants at Bakimaru Gadde in Adda Beedi, Vittal Kasaba village. The vehicle was completely gutted in the incident, which came to light on the morning of November 11. The motorcycle belonged to Manohar, a resident of Padibagilu in Kepu village.

A member of the French honour guard collapsed at the Elysee Palace in Paris during the ceremonial welcome for Slovak President Peter Pellegrini on Wednesday, reports stated. Footage showed French President Emmanuel Macron and officials rushing towards the fallen guard as Pellegrini's car arrived. Staff members then carried the guard away before the ceremony continued, reports added.

The SDPI has launched a peaceful protest and awareness campaign near the Brahmarakootlu toll gate, demanding its immediate removal. The campaign, marked by the release of a poster, is part of the party's ongoing agitation against toll collection at the facility, which it alleges has continued unauthorisedly for the past 23 years despite the poor condition of the road.

The Hanuman Chalisa was recited for the first time at the UK's House of Lords during a Diwali celebration on November 9, organised by the Labour Asians Society. Held at the Palace of Westminster and hosted by Lord Uday Nagaraju, the event brought together parliamentarians, community leaders and British Asian community members.

EAM S Jaishankar expressed condolences over a deadly pile-up on Bulgaria's Trakia motorway near Yambol, which killed at least 12 and injured 48. Dense fog reduced visibility to 30 metres, causing a multi-vehicle crash involving over 50 cars and heavy vehicles. Bulgarian PM Radev cancelled engagements while the motorway was shut in both directions.

Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman met Turkish President Erdogan in Antalya on Tuesday, on the sidelines of COP31. Talks covered defence cooperation, trade, energy investment, Rohingya repatriation, and climate change. Rahman thanked Turkey for its ICJ support on the Rohingya crisis and urged continued advocacy within the UN and OIC.

Delhi has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for those seeking incentives to buy electric vehicles (EVs) or scrap their old vehicles. Applicants must complete OTP-based verification through Transport Department's online portal. Those awaiting Aadhaar numbers can still claim benefits by submitting their enrolment slip and any one of four accepted identity documents, including a passport.

Students in government and government-aided schools across Tamil Nadu will receive cakes and greeting cards signed by CM Vijay for Children’s Day celebrations on Friday. Students in 12 districts, including Salem and Erode, will receive two cake packets totalling 45 grams, while those in other districts will get one 45-gram packet each. Vijay will personally distribute cakes and greeting cards.

PM Narendra Modi extended Diwali greetings to Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda and his wife. "Happy Diwali and Nutan Varsh Abhinandan to you Sam Bhai and to Anjana Ben...Praying for a joyful year ahead," PM said, despite their political differences. PM Modi was replying to Pitroda's remarks, calling him "Gujarati friend" and a "warm, kind, loving and caring" personality.

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor said Brahmins in Bihar should mend fences with Muslims, whom he claimed they had "needlessly" alienated by aligning with BJP. "Of late, they've sided with BJP and taken to abusing minority community on social media," Kishor added. "This is despite the fact that Muslims aren't their adversaries and aren't beneficiaries of...reservation system," he stated.

An email threatening bomb blasts at multiple locations in Mumbai was received by authorities on Thursday, an official said. The email reportedly named the Mayor's office, actor Amitabh Bachchan's residence, Jalsa, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, and Mahalakshmi Racecourse as targets. Security agencies took note of the threat and initiated checks at the locations.

Union Health Minister JP Nadda addressed the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers' Meeting in Colombo, reaffirming India's commitment to regional health cooperation. He highlighted Ayushman Bharat, digital health, and eSanjeevani initiatives, and announced India's plan to host the BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence in Traditional Medicine at Jamnagar, Gujarat, to foster joint research and capacity building.

40 Indian IIT and IIIT students completed a one-month MIRAI-Setu fellowship in Japan in October, visiting universities and firms in Kyushu, Kansai, and Hamamatsu. They engaged with Murata Manufacturing, Suzuki HQ, and Koizumi, exploring careers in Japan. The programme, backed by Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to strengthen India-Japan ties ahead of their 75th diplomatic anniversary in 2027.