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In the wake of ongoing violence and curfew impositions in several districts of Manipur, all educational institutions in the Imphal Valley will remain closed until November 23, authorities announced on Wednesday. The decision to close schools, colleges, and universities was made in consideration of the safety of students, teachers, and staff members.

A bizarre incident in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral after a monkey fell through the sunroof of a car, seemingly unharmed, leaving both the vehicle owner and social media users in disbelief.

A horrifying collision on a national highway in Karnataka’s Kundapur injured ten people, with two in critical condition. The accident occurred when a speeding truck rammed into a Toyota Innova that was reversing on the roadside and dragged it several meters before toppling.

Canada's Transport Ministry has introduced heightened security screening measures for passengers flying to India, a move aimed at ensuring safety amid growing concerns. The additional security protocols, implemented "out of an abundance of caution," were announced by Transport Minister Anita Anand on Monday. This temporary measure affects all airlines, including Air Canada, which is complying with the new requirements.

In response to ongoing concerns over law and order in the state, the Manipur government has extended its suspension of mobile internet services for three additional days. The ban, which has been in place since November 16, will now continue until 5:15 PM on November 23 in seven districts across the state.

As Delhi-NCR continues to battle its worst air quality in years, the Delhi government has taken a significant step to protect its workforce from the hazardous pollution levels. Starting today, 50% of the Delhi government employees will be working from home as part of a series of measures aimed at addressing the "severe" air quality in the region.

The startup landscape in India is set for a transformative new addition with the launch of First500days, a venture studio founded by Shivam Pal in partnership with Singapore-based LaunchPilot, led by Sarvesh Tusnial. First500days aims to create a nurturing environment for early-stage startups, equipping them with essential resources, mentorship, and strategic support to turn ideas into scalable, impactful businesses.

Over 100 New Delhi-bound passengers of an Air India flight have found themselves stranded in Phuket, Thailand, for more than 80 hours due to multiple delays and cancellations caused by technical faults. The incident, which has drawn significant attention on social media, has left travelers frustrated, with some sharing their experiences online.

In a significant diplomatic development, the Kremlin has confirmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be visiting India soon. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the specific dates for the visit would be revealed shortly.

Pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, which had crossed the 500-mark earlier this week, have started to decrease, signaling that the stringent GRAP IV measures are beginning to take effect. According to officials, the Air Quality Index (AQI) — a measure of air pollution — dropped from 500 to 467 on Tuesday, indicating a slight improvement in the city's air quality.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Nigeria in 17 years. During his visit, Modi and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held high-level talks and emphasized enhancing bilateral cooperation in several key sectors, including defense, security, trade, and regional development. The visit culminated in the presentation of Nigeria's highest national award, the Grand Commander of the Order of Niger, to PM Modi for his efforts in strengthening the ties between India and Nigeria.

A surprising moment of civic sense emerged amidst a violent clash between rival political groups in Kerala's Calicut district on Saturday, as party workers momentarily halted their fight to allow an ambulance to pass. The incident, which took place during local cooperative bank elections, quickly went viral after a video showing the brief pause in the brawl circulated on social media.

Actor Kasturi has been remanded to judicial custody until November 29 after being arrested by Chennai police in Hyderabad on Saturday. She faces charges related to derogatory comments made about the Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. The arrest came after a failed attempt to obtain anticipatory bail, with Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court ruling against her application, stating that her remarks constituted hate speech rather than free speech.

Manipur authorities have reimposed a curfew in the Imphal valley and suspended internet services across seven districts as tensions continue to rise over the abduction of six members of a Meitei family and the discovery of three unidentified bodies. The fresh wave of violence has led to protests, attacks on government officials' residences, and clashes between security forces and militants in the strife-torn northeastern state.