A look at the headlines right now:

  1. Four Pakistani posts destroyed during major operation in J&K’s Keran sector, says Army: India’s security forces said they had inflicted ‘heavy casualties’. but did not divulge further details. 
  2. The air pollution in Delhi this Diwali is worse than the past two years, say experts: The air quality has been rated 'severe', and people are advised not to engage in strenuous physical activity outdoors in such conditions.
  3. Amit Mishra helps India win ODI series against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam: India beat the Kiwis by 190 runs after they put up a score of 269/6.
  4. Four crows found dead at Delhi’s Shakti Sthal, Indira Gandhi memorial event called off over bird flu fears: The toll from the suspected virus has risen to 77, and samples of the carcasses have been sent for examination to Bhopal.
  5. Delhi University and Jamia Milia Islamia to share teachers, libraries: The two universities said this would allow them to make the most use of their combined resources.
  6. Defence ministry offering to buy at least 200 fighter jets if they are manufactured in India: Experts have said the potential deal, which could rise to 300 aircraft, could be worth between $13 billion to $15 billion.
  7. Pakistan information minister steps down after media report on government-military rift: Pervaiz Rasheed was told to temporarily resign during an inquiry into the source for the ‘Dawn’ article.
  8. Russia voted off UN Human Rights Council: Brazil, Iraq, Egypt and Rwanda are among the new members of the 47-country body.
  9. Police arrest visa agent, Samajwadi Party leader's aide in connection with Pakistan espionage row: Meanwhile, expelled Pakistan High Commission staffer Mehmood Akhtar told the police that an ISRO official provided him ‘sensitive information'.
  10. At least 150 stalls and 30 vehicles destroyed in fire at Diwali market in Aurangabad: The blaze was put out half an hour after fire engines and water tankers were sent to the Zilla Parishad Ground.