Thu Nov 14 05:25:07 UTC 2024: ## India News Roundup: Protests, Smog, and Political Developments

**Prayagraj, India:** Protesters in Prayagraj clashed with police, breaking barricades to reach the entrance of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) building, continuing their demonstration.

**Jammu & Kashmir:** The National Investigation Agency (NIA) seized the property of a key terror suspect linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot “The Resistance Front” (TRF) in an effort to dismantle the terror network.

**Delhi:** The Delhi Airport issued an advisory for passengers due to heavy smog in the city. Meanwhile, toxic foam was observed on the surface of the Yamuna River in the Kalindi Kunj area, and the air quality reached “very poor” category.

**Chhattisgarh:** A flight from Nagpur to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Raipur airport following a bomb threat. Authorities are investigating the incident.

**Tamil Nadu:** Fans gathered outside movie theatres for the release of actor Suriya’s new film “Kanguva”.

**Andhra Pradesh:** Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal visited the Tirupati Balaji Temple with his wife. Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy also offered prayers at the temple.

**Uttar Pradesh:** Dense smog engulfed Moradabad, while air quality across North India continued to deteriorate.

**Punjab:** A layer of smog enveloped Bathinda and surrounding areas.

**Rajasthan:** Security was heightened in Samravata Village after violence erupted during a by-election. An independent candidate allegedly assaulted an SDM yesterday.

**Mumbai:** The city woke up to a thin layer of smog.

**International:**

* External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar arrived in the UAE for an official visit to strengthen bilateral ties.
* Delhi’s air quality reached “severe” for the first time this season, the worst in the country.
* Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard was nominated by Donald Trump as the US Director of National Intelligence.
* Dense fog continued to affect Delhi, with the air quality deteriorating to “severe” in several areas.
* Biden and Xi Jinping will hold their last meeting in Peru before Trump vows to impose a 60% tariff on China.

**Other News:**

* Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
* Jaaved Jaaferi announced that the shooting for “Dhamaal 4” will begin soon.
* Mohammed Shami bowled for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy, signaling his return to international cricket.

This news roundup provides a snapshot of the major headlines from India and around the world, highlighting protests, environmental concerns, and political developments.

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