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India confirmed its first case of mpox linked to the fast-spreading clade 1b variant in a traveler from Kerala. The 38-year-old man, who recently traveled from the UAE, was reported in Malappuram district last week. Manisha Verma, spokesperson for the health ministry, stated that this case is significant as it prompted the WHO to declare mpox a public health emergency for the second time.

On Monday, a Delhi court granted bail until December 7 to Abhishek Gupta, CEO of Rau's IAS Study Circle, and coordinator Deshpal Singh, following the tragic deaths of three civil service aspirants. The court set their release on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh each, with Gupta required to deposit ₹2.5 crore with the Red Cross by November 30. The Supreme Court has instructed a Centre-appointed panel to submit an interim report on preventive measures within four weeks, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. The three aspirants drowned after being trapped in a flooded basement on July 27, prompting calls for stricter regulations on coaching centers operating in unauthorized locations.

In Balliya Utter Pradsh wo minor boys allegedly gang-raped a seven-year-old girl.The incident took place on Friday afternoon when the boys aged around seven to eight years lured the girl and raped her, the police said. He told that when the girl's condition deteriorated on Saturday, her family took her to the district hospital and as soon as information about the incident was received, senior police officers also reached the hospital.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has formed a sensory panel to assess the quality of food offerings, including the famed laddu prasadam, amid allegations of ingredient adulteration. TTD Executive Officer J. Shyamala Rao announced the panel will evaluate samples based on aroma, taste, and texture to restore devotees' confidence. Concurrently, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate procurement irregularities, following findings of sub-standard ghee and the presence of lard in recent tests. Both initiatives aim to uphold the temple's integrity and quality standards.

Raj Thackeray, chief of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has warned theatres against the release of the Pakistani film "The Legend of Maula Jatt" in Maharashtra. In a post on social media, he stated that his party would not allow the film to be screened, questioning why films featuring Pakistani actors are permitted in India. Thackeray criticized the government for allowing such releases, emphasizing the need for action against promoting artists from a country that harbors animosity toward India. He also expressed concerns about potential unrest during the upcoming Navratri festival, coinciding with the film’s release. If released, "The Legend of Maula Jatt" would be the first Pakistani film in Indian theatres in 13 years.