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Palolem Beach in South Goa has been named the best beach in Asia and ranked sixth among the world's top 25 beaches in Beach.com's Global Beach Index 2026, the state Tourism Department said. Palolem, in Canacona taluka, is known for its crescent-shaped bay, white sandy shoreline, palm trees and relatively calm waters.

West Bengal may experience another delay in winter's arrival as rain and thunderstorms are forecast across several districts on November 10 and 11. Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly and parts of North and South Bengal may receive showers. Cloudy skies and humidity are likely to persist, while temperatures could gradually decline once rainfall activity subsides later this week.

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta launched the 'Namo Yamuna River Safari' at Sonia Vihar on Tuesday, offering a 6-km eco-friendly cruise between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. She said the initiative gives Delhiites a chance to connect with the Yamuna locally. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Deputy CM Parvesh Verma were also present at the launch.

Maharashtra's Nivati Rocks and Lighthouse in Sindhudurg district are attracting attention for their scenic beauty and turquoise waters. A video shared by travel creator showcases a two to three-hour boat ride covering around 10 to 12 coastal attractions, including Dolphin Point, Secret Tunnel and Seagull Island.

Kolkata may witness more rain on Thursday and Friday as cloudy skies and changing wind patterns continue to influence the weather. The IMD has also predicted a fresh low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. The development could bring further changes to weather conditions across eastern India in the coming days.

Delhi's air quality improved to the poor category on November 11, with the overall AQI dropping below 300. None of the monitoring stations recorded severe pollution levels, although 29 out of 59 stations remained in very poor category. Chhawla recorded the highest AQI at 396. The IMD has forecast morning fog, with daytime temperatures hovering between 28 and 29 degrees.

Police rescued eight two-wheelers, 12 pedestrians and trekkers stranded near Jalori Pass in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, after sudden snowfall on Monday evening. Around one inch of snow accumulated near Baranala, forcing road closure. Two cars were towed across the pass. Kullu police have advised tourists against travelling to the pass, especially at night.

An Indian mariner, Sahil Akram, has gone viral after sharing a video claiming to show Cristiano Ronaldo's house in Portugal. Filmed from offshore near Funchal, Madeira, the clip features an orange-coloured villa along the coastline. The footage has sparked curiosity among football fans, although the property's ownership has not been independently verified.

The Bengaluru-Madgaon Vande Bharat Express is expected to launch on November 13, improving connectivity between Karnataka and Goa. The train will cover approximately 670 km via the coastal route, with 12 stops, including Mangaluru, Udupi and Karwar. The Yesvantpur-Madgaon journey is expected to take 13 hours and 20 minutes. The service will operate six days a week in both directions.

UK-based traveller Jack Heaton has praised the Delhi Metro, describing it as more modern than the London Underground. In a social media video, he highlighted its cleanliness, extensive network and affordable fares, revealing that he paid just $0.32 (around Rs 31) for a journey. His comparison sparked mixed reactions, with users debating India's and Europe's public transport systems.

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal by November 13 and may intensify into a depression by November 15. Fishermen have been advised to avoid parts of the Bay until November 17. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are expected to experience dry weather, although minimum temperatures have dropped 4-5 degrees below normal.

Tamil Nadu is likely to receive moderate rainfall in nine districts on November 12, including Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Tirunelveli and Kanniyakumari. Chennai may experience very light showers with partly cloudy skies. The IMD expects a low-pressure area to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal on November 13 and has warned fishermen against venturing into affected sea areas.

Delhi's air quality deteriorated on November 12, with the overall AQI rising to 319 in the very poor category. IIT Delhi recorded a severe AQI of 413, while Jaffarpur and ITO reported 394 each. With no rainfall expected until November 15, residents may continue to face unhealthy air as pollution levels remain elevated across the capital.

A 26-year-old man from Greater Noida died after falling during a paragliding flight in Bir-Billing, Himachal Pradesh on November 10. He was travelling with family. An FIR was registered on November 11 against the 45-year-old pilot under Sections 125 and 106 of the BNS, and the investigation is underway.

Kolkata and parts of South Bengal may receive light rain on November 12, while North Bengal is likely to remain mostly dry. The Alipore weather office expects night temperatures to fall by 2-3 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, a low-pressure system may develop over the Bay of Bengal around November 13, raising the possibility of further weather changes.

A Spanish couple, Jessica Munoz Paredes and Pelayo Alvarez Revuelta, has set a Guinness World Record after running 101 kilometres handcuffed to each other. The duo completed the challenge during a Spanish Army-organised race on May 9. Their achievement tested physical endurance, coordination and teamwork, as they navigated mountainous terrain.

Back-to-back paragliding incidents at Himachal's Bir-Billing, including the recent death of a tourist from Greater Noida, have brought safety arrangements, rescue infrastructure and emergency preparedness at the adventure destination under scrutiny. Available figures show that 17 pilots lost their lives in around 30 paragliding accidents at Bir-Billing over the past decade, up to November 2026.

Nepal's railway officials said that the Janakpur-Ayodhya train service could be virtually flagged off jointly by Nepal PM Balendra Shah and India's PM during Shah's India visit later this month. Procedures and modalities are expected to be finalised within weeks. Indian Railways will initially operate the weekly service on the ~464-km route linking Maa Sita's and Lord Ram's birthplaces.